Apple New Product Roll Out - New Mac Pro, Software and more

- Meet with Apple Factory specialists

May 5th 2010, 10am - 4pm by Appointment REGISTER NOW

ABOUT THIS EVENT

See the latest in Apple computers and software. Fresh from the NAB convention meet with factory representatives to see how Apple and EAR can help your business grow and improve.

Shipping in April the AJ-PCD2, a lower cost, single-slot P2 card reader that connects to a computer via a fast USB 2.0 interface. Offering dual cables, the card reader can be powered directly by a PC or MAC laptop, thereby eliminating the need for an external power supply. The PCD2 will be available in April at a suggested list price of $350

New Hexacore Mac Pros Next Tuesday?
Wednesday March 10, 2010 04:59 PM EST; Category: Mac Pro
Written by Eric Slivka - Mac Rumors

ZDNet reports that it has received information from tipsters claiming that Apple will release new Mac Pro models March 16th, adding a hexacore Core i7-based model to its lineup.

I'm getting tips in from sources who claim that Apple is set to revamp its high-end Mac Pro line, adding a 'hexacore' Core i7-980x model to the line up.

TriCasters purchased January 15 through April 12, 2010 can be exchanged for full credit towards any new models announced at the 2010 NAB Show

NewTek, manufacturer of industry- leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the NAB TriCasterTM Upgrade Guarantee Program. Customers can trade up any TriCasterTM portable live production system purchased between January 15 and April 12, 2010 for full purchase price credit towards any new TriCaster product introduced at the 2010 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show taking place in Las Vegas from April 12 to 15. For more information, please contact an EAR product specialist at 800-473-6914. Checkout EAR's event's page to schedule a demo or visit with a factory person.

AJA Release new software for FS1 v2.1 - Available March 8th, 2010

FS1 Overview -  New Features in v2.1

HD/SD Audio/Video Frame Synchronizer and Converter

Featuring a flexible "anything in, anything out" architecture, the FS1 Universal HD/SD Audio/Video Frame Synchronizer and Converter can simultaneously work with both HD and SD video - all in full 10-bit broadcast quality video and 24-bit audio. The FS1 supports virtually any input or output, analog or digital, HD or SD. The FS1 can up-or down-convert between SD and HD, and provide simultaneous HD and SD outputs.

THE FUTURE OF LIVE PRODUCTION - NEWTEK TRICASTER HD - TCXD300

** MAR 16th, 10am - 3pm by Appt @EAR **

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Meet with Newtek factory and product specialists. By appoint to insure your personal needs are met. Call for more details or to discuss any helpful thing we can prepare in advance.

More About the Newtek's newest HD product on Display @EAR for this event (and daily):

TriCaster TriCaster™ TCXD300 at US$14,995 (Multi-standard US$17,995), represents the state-of-the-art in portable live production systems with the highest quality 32-bit floating point, 4:4:4:4 video processing. TriCaster TCXD300 accepts high definition video in both 1080i and 720p along with SDI, Y/C, component and composite. To speak with a products specialist call 800-473-6914 or request a quick quote.

Whether you work with a team or operate on your own, TriCaster TCXD300 is easy to set up, portable and provides the following system benefits:

Pristine Video and Audio

• End-to-end HD 1080i video pipeline, including effects and virtual sets
• Video processing employs 32-bit floating-point precision, 4:4:4:4 video processing and component (YCbCrA) color (well beyond industry standard 10-bit)
• Four-channel audio processed at 48 kHz, 32-bit floating point
• Extensive audio input/output flexibility including Embedded SDI on all video channels, four channels of AES/EBU, and professional level balanced XLR/phone connectors
• All video inputs can be Proc-Amped, keyed and frozen, including titles and DDRs
• Integrated full field rate Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope with full color beam tracing
• Individual processing controls for both Main and VGA outputs
• Pristine capture of video or stills with support for full 4:2:2 up to 1920 x 1080 resolution at very high bit-rates
• Next-generation optimized user-interface design with key live production tools readily available, supported by the ability to quickly access controls to configure each source

Virtual Inputs and Live Virtual Sets

• Five Virtual Input functions, each similar to advanced mix/effects bus with positioning and overlay capabilities
• Use "virtual cameras" by populating multiple Virtual Inputs from a single camera source (and switch between them)
• Each source has a Proc Amp, keying, garbage matte and alpha channel support
• Layer up to five live video or CG sources (internal or supplied by network)
• Independent zoom and pan controls for each source that make composition and camera placement easy
• All Virtual Inputs provide an additional overlay channel with independent transitions and scaling capabilities
• Insert live video inputs into live virtual sets with ease
• Zoom the virtual camera smoothly and easily either interactively, or using automatic control to user specified zoom preset levels
• Presets provide quick convenient access to numerous Virtual Input setups

Production Flexibility

• HD-SDI and HD component plus SD-SDI, component, Y/C and composite input/output
• Mix source resolutions and aspect ratios (including HD and SD video)
• Simultaneous HD and SD video output with Proc Amp control
• iVGA™ supports unlimited networked computers as live inputs to the switcher 
• Simple live HD streaming with Adobe® Flash® or Windows Media® in either push or pull
• Record 18 hours of full HD 1080i video in high quality 100Mbps I-Frame only MPEG at up to 4:2:2 color precision
• Genlock input for broadcast system integration supports bi-level and tri-level references
• On-screen ISO monitoring for all switcher inputs (internal and external)
• Enhanced secondary video output for projector or second monitor (up to 1920 x 1200) with sophisticated full field-rate defielding and scaler processing offers varied displays including Program, Preview, Effects, all ISO sources, Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope, and more
• Dedicated upstream overlay with transitions with per source positioning, scaling, and color processing
• Two additional downstream overlay channels with individual transitions, scaling, position, keying and alpha channel
• Sophisticated control system for transitions, automated playback, overlays and more
• Next generation LiveMatte™ HD for incredibly clean real-time keying with advanced spill suppression and garbage matte controls.
• Convenient user presets available throughout the live production environment, including DDR playlists, Virtual Inputs, and audio mixers
• Integrated audio mixer with audio-follows-video and talk-over options
• Auxiliary audio output supports external mixing of sound from integrated media players for easy integration with complex audio installations and external mixing
• Edit title pages live, including changes to fonts, text sizes, graphic replacement and more
• Media player autoplay allows easy on-air cue of titles, video clips, sophisticated count-down capabilities and more
• DDR provides real-time dynamic playback speed control for clip playback
• New session system allows convenient storage and recall of complete configuration and playlist setups for different shows, locations and more
• Easy access to every important control during live production
• Support for LiveControl™ LC-11 hardware switcher
• Extensive file format support simplifies media import
• Integrated professional HD CG/Titling and real-time HD editing capabilities

To speak with a products specialist call 800-473-6914 or request a quick quote.

Discover how Avid® is helping people make the most listened to, most watched, and most loved media in the world.

Find out what we can do for you @ NAB. Join us for:

• Presentations and addresses from industry thought-leaders

• Demonstrations of audio and video creative tools

• Innovative workflow showcases

• Business-building sessions focused on media asset and workflow management

• Productivity-enhancing broadcast solution displays

• One-on-one consultations with Avid experts and executives

Panasonic is now excited to announce the AJ-HPM200 P2 Mobile Special trade-up offer.  From now until June 30, 2010, Panasonic is offering an unbelievable trade-up offer so that your customers can purchase this master-quality recorder / player for the low price of $9,995.  This is over $6,000 discount from the standard customer list price. This is a limited time promotion.  This is NOT a permanent change in list price or P1 price.  
 
When you trade in your professional working (not in pieces) vtr’s such as Betacam, Digi-beta, SX, SX editors, HDCAM, as well as DVCPRO/50/HD, DVCPRO laptop editors or similar models from other manufacturers (e.g. Philips DVCPRO vtr’s), they can purchase the AJ-HPM200 for $9,995.  Please note, we will not accept P2 recorder trade-ins. For a complete list of acceptable vtr trade-ins, please look at the trade-up form (last page).  This special offer is not valid with any other offers, including any special financing.  If financing is desired, please contact Panasonic Finance Solutions @ 1-800-373-6304.

Oh baby! A brand new Pro Tools|HD system for starting under $5,000?

You only have until March 19th to take advantage of this special offer. Get full professional editing features, unrivaled power, and up to 54% in savings when you trade in any Pro Tools LE system* towards a Pro Tools|HD system and audio interface. 

With the release of Apple's iPad, many professional audio and video people are asking - how can this change my world? Maybe you're already sold on the iPad, who wouldn't be? Apple has again done a masterful job of marketing and packaging this little guy. The success of the iPhone insures it's quick acceptance and high functionality. But how can the iPad help with remote camera work? Post production? Even content delivery and management?

The big show is coming up fast. Free NAB 2010 exhibit passes available for EAR clients - everyone can use a break on the cost of attending the NAB show.

Contact your favorite EAR employee for details  800-473-6914 or contact us online. Not an EAR client yet? We'd love to help you become one! We can also help setup persona appointments at the show with key manufacturers. Just ask about a "personal booth tour".

VIST WITH VINTEN FACTORY SPECALISTS

When: Mar 11th 2010, 10am-4pm by Appt register now

Where: EAR's Phoenix Offices

Vinten's wide range of lightweight, studio and outside broadcast camera support equipment enables you to work the way you choose without compromise.

Once a year Avid demo sale. Pricing limted ot units in stock and available from our demo pool. First come - first served! Expect 25% to 35% off and get full warranty. Contact an EAR product specialist for details 800-473-6914 or contact us on line.

Full-time engineer, Flagstaff Arizona. Needs some Audio Vault and RF experience.