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The latest of Blackmagic Design's newly introduced products is the A/D converter ATEM Microphone Converter which adds additional microphone/line audio inputs to compatible ATEM switchers (e.g. ATEM Television Studio HD8). It connects via a MADI (BNC) interface and offers superior audio performance, including a self-noise level of -129 dBV, a dynamic range of 131 dB(A), very low distortion of 0.002% and high parameter uniformity across all channels. Also of interest is the HDMI monitoring output for previewing signal levels/waveforms.

Blackmagic Design are launching two new studio cameras: Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2 and Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro! The former is an upgraded variant of the existing 4K Pro model now with streaming functionality, the 6K Pro version offers an additional 6K sensor (output/record at resolutions up to 6144x3456/50 and 6144x2560/60 respectively), EF mount and motorized ND2/4/6 filters. Thanks to the streaming function, the cameras can be connected to the switchers from virtually anywhere and not only receive streaming HD H.264 video, but also control them remotely and thus realize remote camera stations with central switchers within the IP network. In stock soon!

Original model Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro now at a special price (-20%!).

Newly introduced products ATEM Television Studio HD8 a HD8 ISO from Blackmagic Design are complete switcher workstations for creating live shows in HD using up to eight cameras with 3G-SDI interfaces. The switchers integrate a control panel as well as features for streaming, communication with camera stations and video recording (to external USB drive or optional internal M.2). The "ISO" version also creates a project/timeline for DaVinci Resolve to facilitate subsequent post-production of shows, and also supports IP video (H.264) from Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2, Studio Camera 4K Pro G2 and Studio Camera 6K Pro cameras. In stock soon, pre-order now!

Australian Blackmagic Design have introduced several new products: new HD overheads ATEM Television Studio HD8/HD8 ISO with integrated console, streaming, recording, MADI audio interface and a plethora of other features for complete live show processing; a new studio camera Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro with EF bayonet, 6K sensor, integrated ND filters and streaming (Ethernet, cellular); upgraded model Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2 with live streaming capability; and a converter ATEM Microphone Converter with quad microphone inputs (including combined XLR/TRS connectors, high-quality preamps and phantom power) and MADI output. Both cameras and overheads will be on sale in the coming days, the ATEM Microphone Converter during the second quarter...

Hollyland introduces the new Solidcom C1 wireless intercom series! New "C1 Pro" models bring in addition -- besides minor cosmetic changes -- bew technology for reducing ambient noise (by about 20 dB) with two microphones (the standard directional one is complemented by an omnidirectional one in the headset, which is used to detect ambient noise), and a new mute button for Push-to-Talk communication. The Solidcom C1 Pro series is backwards compatible with C1 products, so it can be combined with original headsets and base stations. The C1 Pro headsets will be on sale from the end of February, with base stations appearing during April this year.