Gallaudet University Moves Towards HD with Ross Vision

Iroquois, ON Canada – January 26, 2009 – Gallaudet University revamps and renovates productions within their Academic Technology – Video Services with a Vision 2 QMD Multi-Definition Digital Production Switcher, moving them towards higher quality video with HD video production capability.

Based in Washington, DC, Gallaudet University first used Vision in a full studio production in October 2008. The production is a bi-weekly address / talkshow / information sharing program hosted by Dr. Robert Davilla, the President of the University for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. The program is highly regarded and seen on the Gallaudet website by viewers around the world.

“The Vision 2 QMD’s flexibility and power of its integrated systems was key in our decision to go with Ross,” said Patrick Harris, Senior Video Systems Administrator / Academic Technology. “It now stands as the centre piece of a fully digital studio production system living within a larger analog / digital hybrid facility.”

Gallaudet has also installed various RossGear conversion and distribution equipment and has purchased a CrossOver MD, Ross’ newest line of compact production switchers. CrossOver will be installed in one of Gallaudet’s smaller facilities on campus for academic courses and for student use.

“It’s a great honor to have Gallaudet University invest in Ross technology,” said David Ross, CEO. “Gallaudet has a reputation for outstanding graduate programs for the deaf and hard-of hearing and knowing that Ross will be part of that is an amazing accomplishment.”

About Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University is a federally chartered, quasi-governmental university for the education of the deaf and hard-of-hearing located in Washington, DC. All programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

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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