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New vMix control console from ACME Video Solutions

! It connects/powers via USB interface and offers high quality backlit buttons for signal switching, DSK, interleavers and user set functions, as well as a professional T-Bar and robust design. On sale now!

In the portfolio of the popular brand Datavideo appeared two new products with the nickname "Capture Box": the CAP-1 and CAP-2 used to convert HD/3G-SDI and HDMI signals to USB 3.0/UVC interface. They allow to easily record/stream video on Windows/macOS/Linux computers using any of the supported applications and services incl. OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), Skype, VLC, etc. On sale approx. 6/7 2020

The new addition to the Teranex Mini 8K SDI converter line is a professional solution for monitoring HD, Ultra HD and 8K SDI video using computer monitors with DisplayPort interface, such as Apple Pro Display XDR. The new converter offers monitor calibration, signal measurement, support for HDR standards incl. PQ and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG), 3D LUT correction and other features.

Following a fresh update to DaVinci Resolve Studio 16.2.1, Blackmagic Design has also released new firmware for its cameras: the Blackmagic Camera 6.9.2 version is exclusively for owners of the URSA Broadcast model and Camera Fiber Converter & Studio Fiber Converter, where it fixes a number of bugs and implements several new features. The transmission of "call" and "on-air" commands is now supported for Blackmagic Camera and Studio Fiber Converter products in conjunction with ATEM Talkback Converter 4K or Blackmagic 3G-SDI Shield for Arduino. The manufacturer has also introduced new manuals for the URSA Broadcast and URSA Mini cameras. Download here

New features in Blackmagic Camera Setup 6.9.2

New features for Camera & Studio Fiber Converter products

• Transfer of signaling commands to Talkback Converters
  
• Transfer of signaling commands for 3G-SDI Shield for Arduino SDI module
  
• Detection of incorrect software version on Studio Converter
  
• More stable system start
• Improved reference signal detection at startup
• Improved stability when using third-party communication systems
• Fixed occasional defects in camera output
• Fixed status light errors in converters
• Removed false "failed update" message during firmware installation
• Fixed peeling during switching XLR inputs from line to AES mode
• Localization to other languages

New features for URSA Broadcast

• Fixed focus and zoom stutter on Fujifilm and Canon lenses
  
• Fixed bug causing loss of response in Fujifilm LA16xlens focus ring

This software update adds new support for H.265 4:4:4 12-bit files when using NVIDIA GPUs, allows for encoding of 32-bit float audio in QuickTime clips, supports trimming QuickTime audio clips when managing media, and adds support for double clicking to open DRP files on Windows and Linux. DaVinci Resolve Studio 16.2.1 update also improves decode support for 10-bit H.265 4:4:4 as well as performance with ProRes, DNxHR, and OpenEXR on high end CPUs. DolbyVision analysis has been improved, systems with Intel graphics are now more reliable, and general improvements have been made for decoding camera clips with AAC audio, HDR tone mapping, transition performance and more.