Aurora Video Systems Introduces New Diversity Family of Compact Converters and Distribution Amplifiers

New Gear Integrates Easily Into Any Studio Environment, Providing High-Quality Link Between Analog and Digital Video Systems

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — January 28, 2004 — Aurora Video Systems today announced the launch of the first products in the company's new Diversity family of compact digital video converters and distribution amplifiers (DAs), affordable solutions for high-quality signal conversion and transfer between digital and analog capture, editing, and playback devices.

"Diversity's compact, high-quality converters are competitively priced and designed to give editors greater versatility in implementing high-performance solutions, whether it be in a large edit house or in a home studio environment," said Aurora Video Systems CEO Darryl Hock. "Users can streamline their workflow by using the converters to link new and existing digital and analog systems into an effective editing suite, gaining maximum performance with a minimum of cost and complexity."

The three products announced today include a 10 bit SDI-to-YPrPb converter, a 10 bit YPrPb-to-SDI converter, and a 10 bit SDI DA, all of which are stand-alone, DC-powered cubes measuring approximately 3 in. by 4 in. and 1 in. in height. These lightweight stand-alone converters may be placed on a table or in the user's rack, or mounted to the back of decks and monitors. The two converters feature high precision, 12 bit DACs and 12 bit ADCs capable of meeting both NTSC and PAL SMPTE 259M 4:2:2 standards. The SDI to YPrPb converter includes an auxiliary reclocked SDI output for connecting downstream digital devices, and the YPrPb to SDI converter offers 16x oversampled inputs and includes two SDI outputs.

Aurora's new 10 bit SDI DA provides one SDI input and four equalized SDI outputs. The system's input automatically locks to any of four SMPTE 259M data rates (143, 177, 270, and 360 Mb/s). All SDI inputs can automatically equalize up to 300 m of coaxial cable or up to 120 m of Cat 5 UTP cable.

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About Aurora Video Systems

Aurora Video Systems builds comprehensive video editing systems for the Macintosh, leading the post-production industry in product quality, affordability, ease of use, and client support. Aurora has been recognized worldwide as the industry leader in the development and support of video editing systems since 1997. The company's industry-first achievements include development of the first true Mac-only Betacam- compatible card that works without converters, the first true real-time 24fps capture card for Final Cut Pro, and the first true offline video capture card for OSX. The company's success and outstanding reputation is based on its proactive development approach, speed, and flexibility in responding to industry change, and respect for clients and their needs.

About Audio Intervisual Design

Audio Intervisual Design sells and supports the complete line of Aurora Video Systems professional products. For over 20 years, Audio Intervisual Design has been a reseller, integrator, and consultant to Production and Post-Production professionals in the Television, Motion-Picture, and Recording industies. Email us today or call (323) 845-1155 so we can discuss your questions and specific needs, arrange a demonstration, and customize a system for you.