Video DJs need to send a VGA signal a long distance - Check this out!

CHATWORTH, CA - Who needs messy cables when you can extend video at high resolution of 1280×1024/1080i using wi-fi technology? Gefen today announced the availability of two new Wireless VGA Extenders designed to eliminate the need for cabling. Ideal for rental, staging, presentation, digital signage and residential applications desiring a plug and play method of video extension, the Wireless VGA Extenders come in Long Range and Short Range versions.

The GefenTV Wireless VGA Extender LR delivers video with analog L/R audio up to 100 feet, offering users the ability to tap into multiple wi-fi channels for optimal signal transmission. Equipped with three small antennas on its sender and receiver units, the system is simple to install, with no additional hardware or software needed to configure. The sender unit connects to the video source and the extender connects to the extended display. Both units are powered to ensure a rapid signal delivery with minimal interference.

The GefenTV Wireless VGA Extender SR delivers video with analog L/R audio up to 30 feet in distance. It does not require line of sight transmission and utilizes internal antenna to send and receive video signals.

These two solutions join Gefen’s growing selection of wireless extenders, including two versions for sources and displays using the HDMI format. “At InfoComm in Orlando in June, Gefen plans to introduce a variation of the Wireless VGA Extender,” said Hagai Gefen, President and CEO of Gefen Inc. “The new version is intended for presentations, and allows a completely wireless connection between any laptop computer using the computer’s internal wi-fi technology, and a projector connected to the Gefen receiver.”

Both the GefenTV Wireless VGA LR and SR Extenders are currently available for purchase. Each comes with Gefen’s standard, two-year warranty.

Best of Love Songs DVD #4 Released by Promo Only

Promo Only Announces the Release of Hot Video Classics Best of Love Songs Volume 4 - A Collection of Romantic Ballads for Every Occasion

Orlando, FL (January 5, 2009) - Promo Only, Inc., the industry’s complete source for music and music video, is pleased to announce the release of Hot Video Classics Best of Love Songs Volume 4, the latest in its series of music video classics on DVD.

Spanning five decades of romantic hits, Best of Love Songs Volume 4 offers a sweeping collection of pop’s greatest ballads designed to instantly set the perfect romantic mood while bringing back the fondest of memories.

Available individually as a Promo Only subscription addition, Best of Love Songs Volume 4 includes such favorites as My Love, Lionel Richie; If You Don’t Know Me By Now, Simply Red; Drive, The Cars; Forever and Ever, Amen, Randy Travis; Leave A Tender Moment Alone, Billy Joel; and My Girl, The Temptations.

No matter the occasion, no matter the event, Best of Love Songs Volume 4 offers pure DJ gold — an instant library of classic love songs, both old and new, on a single DVD.

For more information concerning Hot Video Classics Best of Love Songs Volume 4, or any Promo Only audio or video product, contact Promo Only by phone at 407-331-3600 or by email at customerservice@promoonly.com.

No dealer inquires, please. Subscription to Promo Only required.

About Promo Only

Promo Only offers 18 different formats of music on CD and 8 different formats of music video on DVD, each designed to meet the specific needs of music professionals and entertainment venues. Subscribers to Promo Only enjoy the widest variety of the newest releases, access to turnkey audio and video libraries, and a suite of custom audio and video programming services (hospitality and retail establishments only).

Vivitek announces new projector for Mobile Offices (and possibly Mobile DJs)

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA, September 9, 2008 - Vivitek Corporation, a leader in the environmentally responsible manufacture of today’s most innovative visual display and presentation products, announced that it is now shipping its new D732MX projector.

Designed for maximum portability, the new unit has a built-in carrying handle and a selection of features tailored to assist the mobile business professional or classroom educator. “We asked our mobile and education customers what they needed in projector features, and we found a lot of commonalities,” said Sam Malik, vice president of sales and marketing for Vivitek. “Our engineers went to work and were able to roll a full feature package into a single projector that serves both markets,”

Like all Vivitek projector products, the D732MX uses the latest DLP technology from Texas Instruments, for the clearest, brightest and most colorful presentations. At only 7.3 pounds, the lightweight projector packs a heavyweight performance with full XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, a beautifully crisp 2100:1 contrast ratio, and blasting 3200 ANSI lumens of brightness. Vivitek has also added its own Turbo-Charge Light Engine
feature which eliminates the worry of lighting conditions for the mobile traveler with a new ‘Boost’ mode which can add up to 130% more brightness when needed. With a commitment to lowering the cost of operation and to ecologically relevant energy savings, the D732MX is constructed of Vivitek’s own aluminum alloy thermal casing material. This unique covering helps manage even the tightest boardroom and classroom scheduling as the unit’s ‘OFF ‘N GO’ feature enables rapid start-up and immediate shutdown for all presentations without the need for time-wasting warm-up or cool-down periods. The unit also includes a built-in password function, and Kensington® security lock to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft when projectors need to be left in unsecured areas.

The new projector enjoys all of the advanced features inherent in the latest DLP chip technology, including the 5-segment color wheel (R, G, B, W, Y) and the high efficiency, long-life, lamp rated at more than 4000 hours for less expense and less waste material. In addition, for easy lamp replacement in classroom or office settings where the projector is mounted, the D732MX has a snap-open top for quick and safe access.

The projector has full PC and video connectivity including RS-232C for all white board applications. For complete ease of use, whether mounted or carried into the room for table placement, the picture adjustment is simple with onboard, vertical, digital Keystone correction. All cables and a custom remote are included with the new projector and, in addition to its other energy and ecologically smart attributes, the new Vivitek
projector has a dust- and filter-free design minimizing maintenance and replacement needs and keeping the projector running at top energy efficient levels.

Pricing, Availability, Warranty
Vivitek’s D732MX carries a low MSRP of $1,249 and is available now through authorized Vivitek dealers and distributors nationwide. The projector carries Vivitek’s own three-year limited warranty on parts and labor, a 1-year lamp warranty, and the industry’s first 5-year DLP chip warranty.

About Vivitek Corporation
Headquartered in Southern California, Vivitek Corporation markets an extensive line of visual display and presentation products, including high-value projectors and digital signage monitors. Products are sold through authorized dealers, distribution, resellers, select retailers, and system integrators nationwide. The green rainbow-shaped umbrella over the Vivitek name in the company’s logo speaks to its corporate culture, representing an active responsibility for global resource care in both its manufacturing and business
processes and programs. For more information, please visit http://www.vivitekcorp.com.

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DLP® is a registered mark of Texas Instruments, Inc. Vivitek® is a registered trademark of Vivitek Corporation

Toshiba Projector - Affordable For Video DJs

TDP-SP1U Projector Features 2,200 ANSI Lumens, DLP® BrilliantColor^TM Technology and Value-Added Features for $719

IRVINE, Calif. (June 10, 2008) - Building upon its leadership in the small projector category, Toshiba’s Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the company’s latest lightweight and affordable projector, the TDP-SP1U®. Priced at just $719 (MSRP), the 4.8-pound projector features impressive color fidelity with DLP® BrilliantColor^TM technology, an extended lamp life of up to 4,000 hours in economy mode and is suitable for digital home entertainment, video gaming,
classroom installation and mobile business presentations.

With a combination of portability and functionality, the TDP-SP1U projector offers an excellent value with its 2,200 ANSI lumens, 2000:1 contrast ratio (full on/full off), and native SVGA 800 x 600 resolution. To further expand the projector’s capabilities, the TDPSP1U projector also includes an RS232 port for easy integration with AV network control systems in government, corporate and education markets.

“As an innovator in mobile computing technology, Toshiba has added the affordable TDP-SP1U to its lineup of award-winning projectors for consumers and business professionals who need a presentation device that can deliver impressive display technology, value-added features and a lower total cost of ownership,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information

Systems, Inc. “Priced affordably, the TDP-SP1U is versatile enough to provide users with a
lightweight and substantial projector.” For professional image quality often found on more expensive projectors, the affordable TDP-SP1U projector also features a rich, vibrant DLP® BrilliantColor^TM display
technology which utilizes up to six separate colors: red, blue, green, cyan, yellow and magenta for a wider variety of accurate, vibrant colors that won’t fade over time.

BrilliantColor^TM display technology can enable up to a 50 percent increase in brightness. Providing lamp life efficiency, the Toshiba TDP-SP1U projector’s lamp is designed to last up to 3,000 hours in standard mode and up to 4,000 hours in economy mode. The Toshiba TDP-SP1U is also a filter-free DLP projector. This technology keeps damaging dust particles from collecting on the projectors imaging elements and therefore may reduce the cost of ownership by requiring one less part to replace, less maintenance and by extending
the projector’s lamp life. The projector is covered by Toshiba’s two-year standard limited warranty.

The Toshiba TDP-SP1U is currently available through Toshiba’s authorized distributors, VARs, mail-order outlets and www.toshibadirect.com.

The Toshiba TDP-SP1U projector also includes the following leading edge features:
• Manual digital keystone correction;
• Automatic setup on a fully-loaded presentation remote to ensure worry-free,
professional presentations even in the most unforgiving environments;
• HDTV/DTV compatible for connectivity to a cable or satellite set-top box for viewing
high-definition television;
• Advanced connection options including one computer input (shared as component),
composite and S-video inputs, audio in and variable output capabilities;
• Special monitor-out capabilities to display and view images on a monitor and screen
simultaneously, allowing presenters to face their audience rather than turning
around to read slides as they appear on the screen;
• A 2.0 watt speaker for enhanced presentations;
• Whisper-quiet operation of only 30 decibels (dB) (in low mode) - quieter than a soft
conversation.

DJ to VJ: The Future Is Now By Mike “Dr. Frankenstand” Ryan

An experienced video jock discusses the growth of the visual option for DJs”Video Killed the Radio Star,” the 1979 song* by the British group Buggles featured lyrics about a period of technological change in the 1960s. Today, over four decades later, video is again poised, hopefully not to kill, but certainly to change another kind of star: the mobile DJ. What does the current video revolution mean to the typical mobile entertainer? The following interview focuses on the use of video and features DJ/VJ Eric Sands of Sundance Productions in southern California. Not only is Sands a bar and bat mitzvah specialist, he is a pioneer in the use of video in the mobile arena.

MB: What s your wide-angle view for the future of video in the mobile DJ Industry?
Sands: The future in now! Video is solidly ingrained into our daily lives (YouTube , CNN’s News to Me, America’s Funniest Videos, MySpace, to name a few examples). In the ’70s we had DJ mixers. In the ’80s, we had lighting. In the ’90s, we had crowd interaction. The new millennium brought us computer-driven technology. Video is clearly in all of our futures. Hyper-stimulated, bipolar kids who can’t sit still today are your clients of tomorrow!

MB: Speaking of kids, do they now expect to have video at their parties? Do you predict a time when if we don’t offer video we will go the way of the Beta Cam?
Sands: Yes-and I think that time is now! If your clients embrace the power that computer-driven, multi-media production provides at their celebrations, then they may not feel comfortable hiring someone using ’80s or ’90s technology.

MB: Are DJs who use video (VJs) becoming true specialists like karaoke jocks (KJs)?
Sands: I think we’re all still on the same boat sailing to the same destination. Our goals are not dissimilar…We are providing entertainment the best way we are individually able to. But, as in the past, some of us are paddling faster, and accordingly, will reap the fruits of future market recognition sooner.

MB: How fast and to what extent is the use of video developing?
Sands: Just look at the sales of plasma screens, projectors, home theaters, and high-definition TV. Video has proliferated within the average American lifestyle, everywhere…in our cars, on our phones and computers…even home appliances are starting to incorporate video interfaces. (Microsoft predicts future homes will use more “smart” appliances, including interactive wallpaper being developed by companies such as Phillips to serve as giant displays for pictures from a MySpace page or even video).

MB: How do you see video, as party entertainment, evolving in the future?
Sands: I see much more flexible and easier set-up, such as being able to present video in a day-lit room without having to carry 5,000+ lumen projectors or heavy plasma screens. I see more real-time effects, such as brides and grooms being wished well and congratulated via live, off-site simulcast by wedding guests who can’t attend the reception. And for the higher-end clients, I see an MC/DJ combo being replaced by an MC/production manager in constant communication via headsets with a staff who will control stage lighting, video content, sound, and flow of the event-much like at an awards show.
[This is a role that Sands has himself pioneered. -Ed.]

MB: Do you see a time when live video interaction at parties will become so popular that clients will outsource it away from the DJ/VJ like some planners do with lighting?
Sands: I think you always have that risk if you’re “out of your envelope”…that is, if you are booking higher-end parties without being able to offer the most efficient solution to meet the client’s needs. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing…it enables you to stay in your “core” business of what you do best-MC-based entertainment. Same old story, if you can’t handle one aspect of a job, sub it out.

MB: Talking about video production, how and when do you use roving live cameras and/or music videos in your shows?
Sands: I always have some form of content on the screen, whether it’s live camera simulcast, ambient themed visuals, music videos, photo-stills, or a custom DVD effect loop that I create for the client and is in repeat mode for the entire party. This way, there is no “dead-air” on the video screen, and there is always something visual happening. In addition, my video assistant is at the mixing console monitoring and mixing the optimum source for any given time. Often we use chroma-key effects superimposed on top of the live camera feed to make it interesting.

MB: How available are music videos and are there any legal issues involved in using them?
Sands: I subscribe to the Promo Only Hot Video series, although I know there are several subscription services out there. I imagine the legal issues are very similar to audio copying, backing up, etc.

MB: How do you handle PG-rated music videos?
Sands: We try to keep it clean, relatively speaking. But occasionally, there’s some “unexpected” content on the music video. So that’s another reason to have immediate access to alternate sources you can transition to quickly.

MB: What are the critical things DJs should know about video gear performance?
Sands: Like audio, back-up equipment is necessary. I keep my video mixing console separate from my normal audio system. So at a video show, I actually have two consoles set up side by side. This keeps the show really tight, and serves as instant back up at least for audio, which is more noticeable to a crowd if it should fail. If you are mixing numerous sources (live camera, music video mixing software, ambient visuals, slide show loops, etc.), then each one of those can “fill in” if another one goes bad. But I always carry a spare projector to my gigs, as well as a spare music-only laptop based system in the event of a more catastrophic failure.

MB: Any tips on video gear? What are the bare necessities to be considered “professional?”
Sands: I think as a bare minimum, you should have a CORE DUO processor-based computer with a minimum of 256MB of dedicated video RAM driving your music videos, with sufficient ambient background video to fill in when you are playing non-music videos. If you are using DVD players, then make sure you get the type that [can] pause on cue, rather than play on cue.
If you are doing live CAM, then there’s really no excuse to be relying on that cheesy-looking, jittery webcam that so many people rely on. Video cameras are getting so dirt cheap; this is the better way to go. I use a wireless diversity microwave link for our 3-chip camera. This enables us to be anywhere in the room “getting the action” where it’s happening, without the constraint of a fat video cable trailing behind the camera man.

MB: How receptive have you clients been to video as an “up-sell?”
Sands: It’s an option that I really try to encourage for parties of over 125 people, which are most parties. I think that once the client sees how beautifully video can bring the event to another level, they agree that it’s well worth the additional expense.

MB: How much extra, on average, can a DJ/VJ expect to make by incorporating video?
Sands: I think it largely depends on the scope of what he or she is doing. If you’re only playing music videos, with no other content, then really we’re just talking about setting up a plasma or projector/screen combo above and beyond the usual set up-maybe $500 to $1,000 additional, depending on what part of the country you’re in. But if you’re actually monitoring and mixing numerous sources and applying real-time effects, then that’s another level up, and you could get $1,000 to $2,000 additional.
If you are producing custom content such as wedding montages and promotional videos for corporate receptions, you can usually get $50 to $200 per finished minute, depending on your editing skills.

MB: By including video are you taking work away from videographers?
Sands: We really aren’t doing the same thing, nor can we. We are presenting video content for the purpose of visual entertainment. Videographers, on the other hand, are in the archiving business. They are recording what is happened for viewing in the future. Any videographer who feels intimidated by this does not understand the big picture.

MB: How competitive do you think VJing will become?
Sands: The truth is that currently, the equipment involved in doing a decent video show is a bit complex for many DJs, especially if you are trying to do it computer-based. So I think in the near term, we are establishing who the main players will be. But in the next couple of years, we will have a critical mass of DJs offering this service, creating more competition as more DJs make the technical transition required to do the job competently.

*The “Video Killed the Radio Star” music video was the first one to be shown on MTV’s premier show, in August 1981. In February 2000 it also became MTV’s one-millionth video to be aired.

Extreme Short Projection DLP Projector Perfect For Video DJs!

IRVINE, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2007) - Toshiba’s Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the company’s latest premier DLP® BrilliantColor^TM mobile projector with “extreme short projection” capabilities for greater luminance and larger images from a shorter distance. The TDPEX20U projector features Windows Vista® networking capabilities, integrated wireless1
functionality for quick set-up and sequential presentations, as well as remote network management and extensive multimedia connectivity.

The compact and stylish TDP-EX20U projector is designed for education, mobile professionals, corporate customers, small-to-medium sized businesses, consumers and Pro AV installation, all for an MSRP of $1,989.

To enhance the learning experience at all levels of classroom instruction, business use and digital home entertainment, the portable TDP-EX20U projector’s “extreme short projection” capabilities produce a remarkable 60-inch image from just three feet away. “Extreme short projection” produces more luminance or brightness because the image has a shorter distance to travel, reducing the amount of ambient light that can harm image quality.

“There isn’t a better short throw projector on the market at this low price,” said Sam Malik, director of projector sales and marketing, Toshiba Digital Products Division. “Other projectors with short throw capabilities cannot match the TDP-EX20U’s price, value-added features and portability.” The TDP-EX20U projector can be ceiling mounted and unlike conventional projectors, the “extreme short projection” technology eliminates eye glare and the problem of screen shadowing when the presenter is close to the screen. When used as a portable projector, the “extreme short projection” technology enables users to present at various table heights such as at the end of a desk, conference table or even a low
coffee table.

The TDP-EX20U projects fine text and images with an impressive 2,300 ANSI lumens and a rich, vibrant DLP® BrilliantColor^TM display. The DLP® BrilliantColor^TM technology utilizes up to six separate colors: red, blue, green, cyan, yellow and magenta for a wider variety of accurate, vibrant colors that won’t fade over time. BrilliantColor^TM technology enables a 50 percent increase in the brightness of colors. The projector also features an XGA 1024 x 768 native resolution, razor sharp contrast ratio of 2000:1 and offers on-the-go professionals the option to deliver “PC-free” presentations with a USB thumb drive by simply storing the presentation in JPEG format and connecting to the USB port.

Users can also expect seamless presentations with remote network management from this projector. The TDP-EX20U can be networked and controlled remotely via a wired LAN connection, which is password protected for increased security. Due to the TDP-EX20U projector’s Windows Vista® network capabilities, presenters can wirelessly transfer JPEG files from a notebook with ease, for slide show presentations or images embedded in documents. The built-in IEEE 802.11g wireless1 functionality of the TDPEX20U
delivers fast set-up time and enables presenters to easily connect their wireless notebooks to the projector from anywhere in the room, and deliver sequential presentations without the need for cables. The Toshiba TDP-EX20U projector’s network capability also allows IT administrators to remotely control the projector over a network and receive e-mail notification via SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for
issues related to temperature, fan and lamp status.

HDTV/DTV compatible, Toshiba’s TDP-EX20U integrates data, video and audio features necessary for high-end multimedia presentations. The projector comes packaged in a sleek, high-tech casing with multiple computer inputs (two RGB 15-pin), two video inputs for composite and S-video, two components (shared with computer inputs), onewatt stereo speaker, type A USB port and both wired and wireless connectivity options. Other features unique to the TDP-EX20U include variable audio out, digital zoom and auto
set, which allows users to automatically synchronize the settings between their PCs and
the projector.

The Toshiba TDP-EX20U projector also includes the following leading edge features:
• Toshiba’s unique Natural Color Enhancer4 color correction circuitry, delivering
exceptionally sharp and vivid images that more closely match original
presentation colors;
• “Blackboard” function with wall color adjustment. Simply select a wall color,
such as green, black, brown, blue or beige, for a clearer display on non-screen
surfaces;
• One-touch auto setup on a fully-loaded presentation remote to ensure worryfree,
professional presentations even in the most unforgiving environments;
• Digital zoom function on the remote control allows the presenter to zoom in on
a specific image or presentation element, such as spreadsheet numbers or
other important details;
• Password protection and key-lock function to help prevent unauthorized use;
• Instant power shut down capability that enables the projector to power off
instantly once disconnected from the power outlet with no cool-down time
required;
• Automatic digital keystone correction system, allowing presenters to adjust
errors quickly and easily for a proportional, squared display;
• Whisper-quiet operation of only 28 decibels (dB) (in low mode) - quieter than a
soft conversation;
• In addition, the projector features convenient lamp access on the top panel for
easy lamp replacement, even when the projector is ceiling mounted.
The Toshiba TDP-EX20U is currently available through Toshiba’s authorized
distributors, VARs, mail-order outlets and www.toshibadirect.com.

CSL LCD Roadcase Now Available

The CSL LCD Roadcase includes a HDTV 32″ LCD and mounts on any speaker tripod stand.  2 rear access panels on the rear for cable connections.  Wheel kit included total weight 60lbs. $1099

Available from:

Colorado Sound N’ Light, Inc.
12061 Pennsylvania St. Suite B-102
Thornton
Adams
Colorado
United States
80241
Phone: Toll Free 888 429-0418
Email: csnl@earthlink.net

Gator Cases: Uplifting Video Solution

Gator’s new G-Tour^TM Lift Case is a multiple position lift case that uses non-
electric hydraulic assisted technology to lift and retract. The case locks at various
heights of 70″, 64″, 58″ and 52″ with a maximum height of mount center at 72 inches.
The lift extends smoothly with a load of up to 125 pounds and the integrated “lock block” safety feature prevents accidental release. The interior of the case is 52″ long and fits most 42″ to 52″ screens. The G-TOURLCDLIFT50P also features a built-in retractable UL approved electrical cord with 3 outlet power strip for powering your equipment, a removable laptop shelf, black case drape and universal mounting bracket. The lift case includes the superior quality construction of Gator’s G-Tour^TM series; such as 12mm plywood with PVC exterior, Red Penn Elcom® recessed MOL twist latches, spring-loaded rubber-gripped handles, heavy-duty Penn Bright® zinc-plated hardware and reinforced ball corners. The attached caster board with 4 wheels, 2 of which are locking, make Gator’s new lift case a complete solution for storage, transport and display.

New Solid-State Visual Presenter from EDIROL Turns Heads

New Solid-State Visual Presenter from EDIROL Turns Heads
12, March 2008, Frankfurt - Today Roland Systems Group introduced the EDIROL P-10
Visual Presenter, their newest, compact and most affordable offering in the growing
lineup of visual performance products. Although many presenters and visual artists use
computers for their video and still playback, they are limited in accessibility, reliability,
control and tactile approach to triggering content - which the P-10 provides.
The P-10 is equipped with 12 keypads, dedicated knobs and dials; the user has tactile
control and accessibility to all their material. The P-10 uses SD or SDHC memory cards for
solid state, reliable storage and supports motion jpeg and still jpeg formats. A bright
color LCD display enables viewing with no need for an external monitor. The P-10 is a
stand-alone dedicated hardware device providing a very stable environment and is not
susceptible to stuttering, virus attacks or hardware and software compatibility issues
inherent with computers.
Analog capture inputs provide a quick and easy way to directly capture to the P-10 -
and then immediately play it back with effects enhancing any presentation or
performance. Additionally, the slide show function allows you to piece together still
images to create a motion video effect.
The P-10 is the ideal solution for corporate presentations, VJ’s, clubs, houses of worship
and sporting events - anywhere you need visuals available instantaneously and
spontaneously. The sleek and compact design lends itself to portable applications and
permanent installations when size and space are considerations.
The P-10 is also the perfect compliment to the newly released EDIROL V-8 Eight Channel
Video Mixer as a dedicated input source for video performance and playback.
Additional product information can be downloaded at www.edirol.com/p10
Roland Systems Group U.S. (RSG) supplies the commercial and performance
audio/video industries with application specific equipment from the RSS by Roland and
EDIROL by Roland product lines. These product lines address applications for houses of
worship, clubs/casinos, theaters/performing arts centers and rental and staging
companies. Roland Systems Group U.S is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. RSG
is a member of the worldwide group of Roland companies. For more information, visit
www.rolandsystemsgroup.com or call 800.380.2580.

Roland Systems Group Unveils EDIROL V-8 Video Mixer

Today Roland Systems Group debuted its highly anticipated
EDIROL V-8 Eight Channel Video Mixer. This next generation video mixer represents the
natural expansion of the industry standard EDIROL V-4 four channel video mixer
incorporating the same primary feature set. Doubling the video inputs and adding
computer inputs truly addresses the needs and requests of the SD video market segment.
The EDIROL V-8 appeals to VJs, schools, houses of worship and corporate AV users who
need more inputs, more effects, and regularly incorporate computer graphics and
presentation software applications in their video performance and presentations.
World renowned VJ artist Grant Davis (aka VJ Culture) comments, “The V-8 is a truly
amazing visual instrument and video mixer. For some shows that require more than 4
inputs we need to use multiple mixers, plus scan converters to get our computer inputs
into the video mixers. The V-8 does it all in one unit, plus it has some pretty cool new
effects and control surface cross-faders”.
The V-8’s sleek and compact design lends itself to portable applications as well as
permanent installations when size and space are considerations. In addition to a
number of new powerful video effects, the user interface incorporates fader controls for
effects on each bus and master output fader. Each of the first seven input channels has
BNC connectors and loop-thru functions for individual channel monitoring. The eighth
input can take either s-video or computer via 15-pin D-SUB. There can be two computers
connected, accessible via a selector switch which auto detects the format accepting
signals up to 1600 x 1200 eliminating the need for outboard scan converters.
Additional product information and photos can be downloaded at: www.edirol.com/v8
Roland Systems Group U.S. (RSG) supplies the commercial and performance
audio/video industries with application specific equipment from the RSS by Roland and
EDIROL by Roland product lines. These product lines address applications for houses of
worship, clubs/casinos, theaters/performing arts centers and rental and staging
companies. Roland Systems Group U.S is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. RSG
is a member of the worldwide group of Roland companies. For more information, visit
www.rolandsystemsgroup.com or call 800.380.2580.
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