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Thompson Releases new line of HD Converters (ADVC Series)

ADVC-HD50

The Thomson Grass Valley ADVC-HD50 converter lets you instantly convert uncompressed HD video and audio from HDMI devices to the HDV format, output via IEEE 1394 FireWire, for use in your nonlinear editor of choice. Carrying on the design philosophy already present with standard definition (SD) ADVC products, the ADVC-HD50 converter sports a sleek, portable design with an emphasis on simplicity and compatibility; the converter does not require any drivers or software to set up, and is compatible with both PC- and Mac-based editors. The ADVC-HD50 converter will convert any uncompressed HDMI source, such as an AVCHD camcorder, to the HDV format for easier editing. This also reduces the need for a high-performance system or costly hard disk drive storage con- figurations to work with uncompressed HD video. The converter may also be used to convert non-HDCP-protected video from other HDMI sources, such as game consoles and set-top boxes.

Features

  • Connects HDMI*-equipped video equipment to FireWire (IEEE 1394)-equipped computers and devices for video editing
  • Converts 1280x720 HDMI to 1280x720 HDV, and 1920x1080 to 1440x1080 HDV
  • Compatible with Windows and Macintosh operating system-based HDV editors
  • No need to install drivers or any software applications
  • Powered by FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector**
  • NTSC- and PAL-compatible

    ADVC-HDM1

    The Thomson Grass Valley ADVC-HDM1 converter, engineered by Canopus, brings the world-renowned ADVC lineup into the high definition world, providing editors with high-quality bidirectional conversion between HD-SDI and HDV, complete with embedded audio. ADVC-HDM1 not only lets you easily and instantly convert HD-SDI output to HDV and ingest HDV material into HD-SDI sys- tems for archiving, but it can also encode HD MPEG-2 transport streams up to a full 1920x1080 resolution, using any one choice of eight different bitrate settings that best suits your workflow. And as always with an ADVC product, youÕre assured of platform-agnostic support, whether using a Windows- or Mac OS-based NLE application, NTSC or PAL video, or a camera, deck, or video editing board.

    Features
    Converts HD-SDI to HDV with embedded audio

  • Converts HDV to HD-SDI with embedded audio
  • Encode MPEG-2 transport streams with a choice of eight different bitrate settings, from 11Mbps to 40Mbps
  • Supports HD video resolutions up to and including 1920x1080
  • Input external timecode when encoding HDV
  • Control HD-SDI decks via HDV and vice versa, with AV/C-RS422 device control conversion
  • Simple, two-button control for encoding/decoding and timecode mode via the front panel
  • Perfect for recording from HD-SDI sources to a Thomson Grass Valley Turbo iDDR
  • Compatible with Windows- and Mac OS-based NLE software applications that support HDV/HD-SDI
  • Can be used as a stand-alone bidirectional HD-SDI/HDV video converter without needing a computer
  • Solid 8-inch, half-1U rack mount, with optional rack mount kit available

    ADVC-HDSC1

    ADVC-HDSC1 is an SDI-to-component signal converter that converts HD-SDI signals to HD component output or SD-SDI signals to SD component output. ADVC-HDSC1 provides instant output of HD content to affordable HD component displays, such as HDTVs and RGB computer monitors, and SD content to component, S-Video and composite displays. ADVC- HDSC1 also incorporates a sync generator for both HD (Tri-Level sync) and SD (Black Burst), making this unit an ideal tool for video editing studios. Optional rackmount kit available.

    Features

  • Converts HD-SDI to HD component (YPbPr or RGB)
  • Converts SD-SDI to SD component (YPbPr or RGB), S-Video and composite
  • Converts HD/SD-SDI embedded audio to unbalanced analog audio
  • Sync Generator for SD (Black Burst) and HD (Tri-Level Sync)
  • Automatic signal detection of video input
  • Convenient front-panel video format and audio level meter displays
  • Solid 8-inch, half-1U rack mount, with optional rack mount kit available

    If you would like more information or would like to talk with a salesperson please contact the office nearest you or email sales@vmivideo.com with your request (please include the article name, and your contact information).

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