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NAB 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada - April 12, 2008 - Ross Video announced today the launch of Vision QMD/X, at NAB 2008. Vision QMD/X is a family of production switchers and is the next step in the evolution of the award winning Vision series, launched at NAB 2007.

“We are very excited about Vision QMD/X, “said David Ross, CEO. “Our development team continues to raise the bar and with QMD/X and we are providing an even broader set of tools that our customers can use to get their creative visions on the air.”

Vision QMD/X offers a choice of 7 different control panel models, 2 rackframe sizes and 3 configurations. The control panel models include the Vision 1 1 MLE 16 crosspoint button panel, Vision 1M 1 MLE 24 crosspoint button panel, Vision 2 2 MLE 16 crosspoint button panel, Vision 2M 2 MLE 24 crosspoint button panel, Vision 2X 2 MLE 32 crosspoint button panel, Vision 3 3 MLE 32 crosspoint button panel and Vision 4 4 MLE 40 crosspoint button panel.

The small chassis, QMD, is a compact 3RU, offering four full 4-keyer MEs and 48 Multi-Definition inputs. The large chassis, QMD-X, offers four full 4-keyer MLEs, 6 keys downstream, and 96 multi-definition inputs.

The 3 configuration options are Vision QMD/X Multi-Definition – full 4 keyer per MLE system, Vision QMD/X Multi-Definition – 2 Keyer per MLE system, and Vision QMD/X Standard-Definition – 4 keyer per MLE system.

“The Vision QMD/X series are the most powerful and flexible production switchers we make,” said David Ross. “The QMD rackframe with 4 MLEs in 3RU is truly remarkable and I am sure will be a favorite in mobile and live event applications in which space and portability are important.”

About Ross Video – NAB Booth SU6010
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in live production applications in over 100 countries. Over the past 15 years Ross has grown an average of 20% year over year and currently employs 300 incredibly talented people. Ross’ award winning product line includes the Vision, Synergy SD, and Synergy 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:
Sara Bell
Public Relations Co-ordinator
T. (613) 652-3020
F. (613) 652-4425
E. sbell@rossvideo.com