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Shotoku launches new v3 version of TR-XT
With Clive Mumby,
Sales Manager - Shotoku UK
S
hotoku is renowned for reliable
broadcast
robotic
systems
including SmartPed, SmartRail and
height
drives, but superb robotic
systems are only half the story. Smart
and flexible control
is needed to
complete the picture.
The TR-XT Touchscreen control
system has always been at the heart
of the Shotoku system, evolving and
growing as the capability of robotic
camera systems expanded.
New
roadmap,
and
the
the previous version will be up and
running after a few minutes in front
of the new interface.
TR-XT includes
features
as
many
standard
which comparable
systems often charge as optional
'extras'. Shotoku believes that basic
functionality
sequences
such as
(essential
TR-XT
provides powerful, yet easy to use
touchscreen control for all types of
broadcast news applications.
feature ideas and customer feedback
continually drives Shotoku's product
development
latest TR-XT release reflects this.
Shotoku recently launched Version
3 of TR-XT with a new Windows-based
GUI featuring a crisp new layout and
easier to read icons, but retaining
all the core power and flexibility.
The enhancements were done in a
way to be careful not to change the
things that have always worked well.
An operator already familiar with
key-frame
for those
impressive show openers), on-air
tally interfacing and preview router
control should always be integral.
Like every other version of the TR-XT,
since day-one, these features are
included as standard.
TR-XT is highly flexible - allowing
any number of cameras
to be
connected to the system. Camera
Maps using a selection of the
total number of cameras on
the network can be saved and
assigned to a Show.
Shows
can be loaded instantly along
with the associated camera
Map. Furthermore, multiple TR-XT
systems can use a common database
of Shows and Maps allowing any
connected TR-XT system to run any
studio on the network whether they
are next door, or at the other end of
the country.
TR-XT provides the interface for
AutoFrame - Shotoku's
presenter framing system.
AutoFrame interface is
automatic
The
simple to
drive with clear indication of the
tracking status of up to 4 cameras.
The tracking has a smooth, natural
feel and can be left to work without
intervention for long periods.
Including AutoFrame in to the main
TR-XT interface allows a single
operator to manage every aspect of
robotic control.
of
TR-XT still retains the high levels
in-built
resilience it's
always
had with Back-Up Link providing a
separate network
of
failure that will
connection for
the joystick control panel and the
TR-XT computer. There are no single
points
the entire camera system.
to seamlessly
preset
and
affect
If the
TR-XT PC hardware or software has
an issue, Back-Up Link allows the
panel
of the cameras directly
shots
on-air
control. In the unlikely event of the
joystick panel having a problem,
cameras
can be driven through
the TR-XT touchscreen
interface.
TR-XT's
in-built
In addition to
resilience,
the unique Resilient Network
Interface (RNI) option gives
two completely independent
network
paths
between all
controllers and cameras in the
system eliminating single points
of failure in the network too.
As
change and grow,
and
continue to develop to match
their needs
exceed
take control
including
joystick
customers' requirements
TR-XT will
their
expectation of what is possible.
https://www.shotoku.co.uk
Wohler introduces a range of 4K & 8K video monitors
The vMON range supports a variety of professional production and processing features...
C
omplementing its existing range
of RM video monitors, Wohler
Technologies, a leading manufacturer
of video, audio, and data monitoring
solutions, has
introduced a new
line of high quality 4K and 8K video
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include SDI and HDMI inputs.
Available in 17 " , 27 " and 32 " sizes
and in both 4K and 8K formats, this
premium range of video monitors
has been designed
to address
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OBs, and events.
The vMON range supports
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of
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Other benefits include 2SI and
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a
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to
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scopes, markers and quality
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including darkness check and focus
assist. This combination of features
makes
us to round out our offering of video
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and we believe
these
units
do
that nicely, " says Kim TemplemanHolmes,
VP of Sales & Marketing.
For more than 30 years, Wohler
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has
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This has enabled their customers
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facilities
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For more information on the vMON range visit:
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