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Iroquois, ON, Canada – April 2, 2007 – Ross Video will introduce version 5 software for the industry leading OverDrive® Integrated Live Production Control System at NAB 2007 (Booth SU6010).

OverDrive’s 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, audit and edit rundowns remotely and control devices from multiple locations.

“Broadcasters from small, medium and large markets have accepted the OverDrive Integrated Production Control System as a trusted automation technology,” said Brad Rochon, OverDrive Product Manager, Ross Video. “Version 5 software will enable users even more device control, and the client/server architecture will provide greater flexibility to monitor and control devices or rundowns from multiple locations. The extensive feature set of OverDrive version 5 will enable customers to further increase production efficiency and improve their on-air product.”

OverDrive is a highly flexible and scalable production control system with a real-time LiveLink™ MOS interface to the newsroom editorial system. The extensive device control capabilities of the Synergy Standard Definition and Multi-Definition production switchers combined with OverDrive gives users the ability to execute a more consistent, efficient, and sophisticated news production.

About Ross Video– NAB Booth SU6010
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