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TSL Go Virtual At NAB
TSL Professional Products will launch its TallyMan Virtual Panel (TallyMan VP) with touchscreen at this year’s NAB show. Simplifying control of multiple router I/Os, the user interface is designed to be more in-tune with the needs of creative operators. “We’re seeing a change in the way that operators work across the broadcast chain, particularly in director, producer, EVS and graphics positions where crosspoint and mnemonic information needs to be accessed quickly and easily”, said Chris Exelby, Managing Director of TSL Professional Products. “The TallyMan VP is designed with a user interface that is a lot less intimidating than traditional engineering hardware that requires esoteric knowledge”. The software based control platform removes the need to install individual hardware panels each time a router is added, expanded or upgraded. It also has the ability to interface with any third-party router, vision mixer or multi-viewer. This provides a ‘universal’ control for operators who don’t need to be aware of source paths or any complicated working parts that sit behind the buttons. The TallyMan VP is straightforward to install for existing TallyMan users. Ideal for news operations, sporting events and remote head-ends, the panel also allows users to switch equipment on and oﬀ remotely, whilst oﬀering a heightened security for positions with limited functionality. Designed to work in conjunction with TSL’s TallyMan tally management solution, the virtual panel is a logical progression for the TallyMan range. It provides immediate beneﬁts for existing TallyMan users as well as offering a centralised platform for broadcasters who are looking to simplify workﬂow across their broadcast chain. The TallyMan provides a seamless communication path between the

The Tallyman VP

equipment. Using Vision Mixer and Router crosspoint status, it sends tallies to cameras and mnemonic information to monitor walls. The panel can configure all

hardware components within a system to the user’s preferences via the easy mapping of tallies, mnemonics and router paths for simple drag and drop editing. ■

Power Audio-Technica’s M-Series
Audio-Technica’s M series headphones are designed for demanding monitoring and tracking applications on location or in the studio. Their compact, folding design makes for great portability while high speciﬁcation drivers ensure excellent sonic performance. At the heart of the ﬂagship ATH-M50 headphones are proprietary 45mm large aperture drivers with neodymium magnets. Audio-Technica’s driver technology helps to deliver power handling and very high SPL capabilities while maintaining clarity of sound throughout their extended range, with deep, accurate bass and outstanding h i g h frequency extension. The M50s deliver an impressive frequency response of 15-28 000Hz. Recognising that comfort is also of key importance during long sessions, Audio-Technica has equipped the ATH-M50 with luxurious padded ear cushions (which additionally create an excellent seal for maximum isolation) and an adjustable padded headband. The M50s circumaural earpieces also swivel 180 degrees for easy one-ear monitoring. The more affordable ATH-M35 headphones are well-suited to ﬁeld recording or tracking and mixing duties. Again neodymium drivers (40mm in the case of the M35) are used for their power handling, extended frequency response – from 20 to 20 000Hz – and wellbalanced sound reproduction. The M35’s closed-back, aroundthe-ear design with insulated earcups also ensures a high degree of isolation for external interference. While it might be a less expensive model than the ATH-M50, the M35 gives little away in terms of appointments, featuring a singlesided cable constructed of ultraﬂexible litz wire, and a gold-plated stereo 1/8 inch connector with strain-relief spring and professional ¼ inch adapter. ■

The ATH-M50

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