December 2017 NEWS & VIEWS 15 latency , which is typically half a second but can be as low as 240ms . Zao-S is also equipped with an internal battery that supports up to one hour of operation , while an external battery further supports to three hours of operation .
Roland ’ s key show attractions are the new V-60HD and XS-62S video switchers , which will be available this January .
Designed to meet the requirements of live event production and streaming , the V-60HD includes SDI inputs for camera sources and scaled HDMI inputs for data , computer , tablet and other video sources . It audio features include multi-channel embedded audio , XLR and RCA analogue inputs , de-embedded audio from digital SDI or HDMI sources , as well as a variety of video connections .
Offering the same features as the V-60HD but available in a 1RU rack mount , the XS-62S is a compact six-channel video switcher with audio mixer and pan-tilt-zoom ( PTZ ) camera control capabilities for both permanent installs and on-site events .
Leader displayed the LV5333 3G / HD / SD-SDI waveform monitor , which is now equipped with measurement facilities for BT . 2020 colour space and Full Range Video . According to Leader , Full Range Video has , until recently , been the preserve of digital cinematographers . High-end editing and grading systems have the capability of switching between Legal Range , as used for TV production and Full Range . With the addition of Full Range Video support , the LV5333 is now ideal for TV and cinema production , said Leader .
The LV5333 is also now high dynamic range ( HDR ) -agnostic . Available as an option , Leader ’ s CINEZONE real-time false colour display has been enhanced to support false colour display of HDR images , including the PQ , HLG and Slog-3 standards .
One company out to answer the audio requirements of broadcasters is Tascam , the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation .
A particular product the company was keen to highlight was the DA-6400 , a 64-track recorder that records to an internal SSD drive caddy for live and event recording . Professional I / O options such as MADI and Dante , said Tascam , make the DA-6400 ideal for live recording , event capture or as a backup for critical DAW ( digital audio workstation ) sessions .
The DA-6400 records 64 tracks at 48kHz / 24-bit or 32 tracks at 96kHz / 24-bit , while SMPTE timecode , world clock , RS-422 , parallel and Ethernet connections are included on its rear panel .
JVC was particularly keen to welcome Indian visitors to its booth , as the company displayed the GY-HM190AG 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) camcorder .
Yori Kato , regional sales manager , Asia , broadcast sales division , Shotoku Broadcast Systems , welcoming visitors to check out the company ’ s range of robotic camera systems .
Takahiro Kamo ( left ), digital marketing section , marketing headquarters , TEAC Corporation , and Erisa Sato , music industry section , planning department , TASCAM sales supervisory department , audio products division , TEAC Corporation , ready to explain to visitors how the company can meet the audio requirements of broadcasters .
Released in October this year , the GY-HM190AG is currently only available in India , and is a fullfeatured 4K / UHD camcorder with professional audio connectivity . Its detachable handle contains two XLR audio inputs , with each mic / line switcheable with phantom power . The GY-HM190AG is also equipped with two SDHC / SDXC slots that allow users to record hours of 4K / UHD ( 3840x2160 ) content or 4:2:2 HD signals at up to 50Mbps .
While predominately targeted at India ’ s wedding and event photo grapher market , JVC also encourages broadcasters and filmmakers to try out the GY- HM190AG .
Taking pride of place at the Ikegami booth is the HDK-97A , the top-of-the-line in the company ’ s 16-bit full digital 3G HDTV companion camera system . The HDK-97A supports 3G / HD-SDI 1080p ( 59.94 / 50Hz ) wide-band video processing as a standard feature . Both its single- and dual-link outputs are available in connection with CCU-970 and BS-97 camera control units and base stations , and the camera is also able to support HDR workflows .
Sitting alongside the HDK-97A is the HDK-73 , which employs 2.6 mega pixel 2 / 3-inch CMOS image sensors , each capable of capturing full HD 1920x1080 resolution images . The HDK-73 also offers a wide dynamic range of more than 600 %, and provides sensitivity of F12 ( 60Hz )/ F13 ( 50Hz ).
The Panasonic booth repre-
Daisuke Hidaka , manager , mobile broadcasting division , Soliton showing off the “ world ’ s smallest ” mobile HEVC / H . 265 encoder .
Kevin Hee ( left ), regional sales manager , optical devices business division , Fujifilm Asia-Pacific , and Takao Imasato , senior expert , CS Group , optical device and electronic imaging products division , Fujifilm Corporation , highlighting how the company ’ s wide range of lenses can allow broadcasters and videographers to shoot the most pristine images .
sented a hive of activity , as the company showcased its latest developments spanning 8K , 4K / UHD , HDR , 360-degree capture and IP , among others .
One particular display that caught the eye , however , was the new AU-EVA1 camera , which Panasonic is positioning between its Lumix GH5 4K / UHD mirrorless camera and the high-end VariCam LT 4K / UHD cinema camera .
Supporting both HDR and standard dynamic range ( SDR ) workflows , the AU-EVA1 is equipped with a Super 35 sensor that captures 5.7K resolution . The AU-EVA1 delivers 14 stops of dynamic range , enabling fine gradation in exposure from bright to dark image areas . It also features dual-native ISO sensitivity , a technology Panasonic first introduced in its flagship VariCam line-up .
And to allow broadcasters and videographers to shoot the most pristine images , Fujifilm displayed a wide range of lenses , including the UA24x7.8 ” portable zoom lens .
First introduced at IBC 2017 , Fujifilm calls the UA24x7.8 ” the world ’ s smallest ( total length about 220.5mm ) and lightest ( about 1.98kg ) broadcast lens supporting 4K / UHD .
The addition of this product expands Fujifilm ’ s 4K / UHD broadcast lens line-up to eight models in total , and also includes the UA27x6.5 ”, a 27x zoom lens ideal for in-studio applications for news and variety shows . In Asia , the UA27x6.5 ” already counts Hong Kong ’ s TVB as one of its current users .