CBC/Radio-Canada Adopts Ross Technology at Regional Television Facilities

Iroquois, ON, Canada – May 6, 2009 – Ross Video today announced that its OverDrive Automated Production Control System and Vision Video Production Switcher will be installed in two newly constructed regional television facilities operated by CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s national public broadcaster.

OverDrive and Vision will be installed in studios in Sherbrooke and Trois Rivères, Quebec, along with an option for installation in a third regional facility in 2009. On-air dates are scheduled for late 2009 and early 2010 respectively.

“Top-notch service in the regions is a priority for CBC/Radio-Canada. That can’t happen without quality technology in place,” said Daniel Guèvin, CBC/Radio-Canada’s Manager of Broadcast Engineering. “Our new studios were designed with the goal of improving production workflow. The technologies we have selected will make us more efficient and enhance our on-air productions.”

“We’re pleased CBC/Radio-Canada has chosen to work with Ross as part of their new studio build,” said Brad Rochon, Marketing Product Manager, OverDrive. “The addition of OverDrive APC will improve their production workflow and enhance the quality of their local newscasts.”

About OverDrive
OverDrive® is the world leader in production control technology. Designed by Ross using the latest Java technologies and an IT class client/server architecture, OverDrive extends the reach of the operator to include control of video servers, audio mixers, robotic cameras, multiple graphic channels and more. In newsroom applications, the unique LiveLinkTM MOS connection to the Newsroom Computer System (NRCS) enables direct control of production rundowns and MOS enabled devices. With OverDrive, users create more sophisticated, cleaner and consistent productions while facilities improve their bottom line with an industry-leading return on investment.

About Ross Video
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in live production applications. Ross’ award winning product line includes Vision, Vision Octane and CrossOver Video Production Switchers; openGear®, RossGear and GearLite Signal Processing; BlackStorm Video Servers; OverDrive Production Control Systems and XPression Character Generators. Ross products are installed in over 100 countries around the world, where they are used daily by top broadcasters, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies and houses of worship.

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For further information, please contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Specialist
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com