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Iroquois, ON, Canada - April 14, 2007 - Ross Video announced today NBC Universal Television Stations Division has selected the Ross Video OverDrive® Integrated Live Production Control System for high-definition news production. NBCU will be rolling these systems out in several owned and operated NBC and Telemundo stations.
NBC Universal Television Stations Division conducted an in-depth evaluation of all integrated live production control systems available on the market, and in the end NBC chose Ross Video for live production technology.
OverDrive is a highly flexible and scalable production control system with a real-time LiveLink(tm) MOS interface to the newsroom editorial system. The extensive device control capabilities of Ross Video standard definition and multi-definition production switchers combined with OverDrive gives users the ability to execute a more consistent, efficient, and sophisticated news production.
"We are extremely pleased NBC Universal Television Stations Division has selected OverDrive as the integrated live production control system of choice," said Jeff Moore, President, Ross Video. "OverDrive is the premiere solution for broadcasters looking to implement leading edge technology to advance their production capabilities. OverDrive offers efficiency and flexibility while delivering highly sophisticated and dynamic productions."
Ross Video will introduce OverDrive version 5 software at NAB 2007. Version 5 offers many new features including integration with CG MOS enabled devices, control of Vinten robotics and Wheatstone audio mixers and support for multiple networked OverDrive client systems. OverDrive's client/server architecture allows facilities to run no-break back-to-back shows, monitor audio and edit rundowns remotely and control devices from multiple locations.
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Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in broadcast, distribution, live event, and production applications. Ross products are used to produce and distribute video and audio signals in over 100 countries daily. Ross' award winning product line includes the Synergy SD, Synergy MD, and MD-X Video Production Switchers, openGear, RossGear, and GearLite Terminal Equipment, SoftMetal Video Servers, and the OverDrive Production Control System.
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For further information, please contact:
Jennifer Nicolaassen Barrie
Public Relations Co-ordinator
T. (613) 652-4886
F. (613) 652-4425
E. jbarrie@rossvideo.com
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