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Digital Rapids Unveils Version 2.0 of Flexible CarbonHD Digital Disk
Recorder
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Digital Rapids
April 7, 2008
Markham, Ontario -- Digital Rapids, a leading developer of scalable
solutions for media ingest, encoding, transcoding, protection,
streaming, delivery and playout, has announced a significant new
software version for the flexible CarbonHD Digital Disk Recorder
(DDR). Version 2.0 of the CarbonHD software features a new user
interface design and provides access to the complete range of
capabilities offered by CarbonHD's powerful hardware, including
JPEG2000 compression and integrated HD/SD format conversion.
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CarbonHD raises the bar
for flexibility in DDRs by supporting both compressed and
uncompressed video recording and playback, plus extensive HD and SD
input format support, all in a single cost-effective unit. In
addition to 10-bit and 8-bit uncompressed video, CarbonHD includes
hardware-based JPEG2000 compression in both lossless and lossy modes
at user-selectable data rates, decreasing the cost of HD video
storage while matching or surpassing the quality of tape-based
compression formats. Integrated input format conversion lets users
work with HD or SD high definition or standard definition video in
its native format, or convert it in real time from HD to SD, SD to
HD, or between HD formats and frame rates.
The new-look user interface streamlines operation of CarbonHD's
integrated software for managing ingest, trimming, and playout of
clips. New software features include the ability to combine still
graphics such as slates and color bars with captured clips in
playlists. Deck control and VTR emulation enable CarbonHD to easily
integrate anywhere in a facility, from dub rooms to creative suites.
"Version 2.0 unlocks the powerful potential of CarbonHD's
format-agile capabilities, letting our customers realize the
benefits of the exceptional visual quality of our JPEG2000 support
and flexible HD/SD support," said Wesley Thiessen, Product Manager,
Digital Rapids Corporation. "Whether used as a VTR replacement,
standalone capture and playout device, or integrated into a complete
digital media workflow, CarbonHD is the ideal digital disk recorder
for today's dynamic media environments."
CarbonHD version 2.0 is currently beta testing
at select customer sites, and is slated for general availability in
Q2.
CarbonHD and the complete line of Digital
Rapids products will be showcased at the NAB Show 2008 in booth
number SL8724. For more information, please visit our web site at
www.digital-rapids.com.
About Digital Rapids Corporation
Digital Rapids is a leading developer of professional hardware and
software solutions for video ingest, encoding, transcoding,
protection, streaming, and delivery. Digital Rapids offers solutions
that scale from individual applications to enterprise and global
workflows, with the proven expertise to help our customers maximize
their productivity and the value of their content in the evolving
digital media market. Digital Rapids products integrate seamlessly
into new and existing post production, broadcast, institutional and
media distribution environments, dramatically increasing the volume
and quality of media produced while lowering overall costs. Digital
Rapids Corporation (www.digital-rapids.com) is headquartered in
Ontario, Canada with sales offices in the United States, the UK,
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