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Iroquois, ON, Canada – January 16, 2007 – Ross Video announced today the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) has invested in seven Synergy 2 Multi-Definition (MD) digital production switchers. NRK plans to equip six regional offices with new HD ready switchers.

“The decision to go with Ross Synergy MD switchers was made after a call for tenders in 2005,” said Nils Bjarne Foss, Technical Advisor, NRK. “We concluded the Synergy 2 MD represented quality and functionality at an effective price point. We are satisfied with the support from Ross during the procurement and implementation of the switchers.”

“When the tender arrived from NRK, we immediately saw that this would be a perfect match for the Synergy Multi-Definition switchers,” said Peter Lund, Product Manager, 2mtv media products, Ross’ reseller in Norway. “At first NRK issued a tender based on SD only, but soon realized that the cost to have the switchers HD ready would be less than they initially thought. This gave us an excellent starting point, as the Ross MD switchers offer an even more competitive price/performance ratio.”

After extensive testing, Synergy proved to be the perfect match for NRK’s need for an agile production switcher that could handle all their switcher requirements and HD at 720P-50. The Synergy switchers are installed in six NRK regional offices, from Bodo in the north to Kristiansand in the south. NRK will be using the switchers for regional news programming.

“NRK has very exacting technical and operational standards for any broadcast equipment they buy. During the extensive evaluation process, we were pleased to have the opportunity to show NRK exactly how we could comply with every aspect of their published requirements,” said Trevor Bilcock, Regional Sales Manager – Western Europe, Ross Video. “After evaluating the Synergy 2 MD as both a stand alone switcher and as part of their automated transmission system, NRK decided to deploy the switchers in regional locations right across Norway. The Synergy 2 MD gives NRK the power and flexibility they need today, and sets a solid foundation for easy migration into a Multi-Definition future.”

The Synergy 2 MD provides two full MLEs of processing power and an extensive array of available device control. Synergy MD will work well in newscasts, special event IMAG, mid-sized truck, and medium sized studio productions. The Synergy 2 MD is engineered with a future proof Multi-Definition architecture providing support for all popular SD and HD formats.

About NRK
The NRK (the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation) is Norway’s major broadcasting institution with nine radio channels and two TV channels with approximately 100% coverage throughout the country. NRK headquarters are situated in Oslo, the capital and Trondheim. NRK also comprises of 11 regional offices whose journalists produce radio and TV programming for regional broadcasts and national networks, as well as the Internet. NRK Regional Offices, cooperating in seven groups, produce regional TV news. There are NRK offices in 50 different locations throughout Norway in addition to 10 correspondents abroad.

About Ross Video
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 Gear, Ross Routing Systems and the OverDrive Production Control System.

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