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Hamlet focuses on HD and File quality at IBC2006 (28/7/2006)

Leading test and measurement specialist Hamlet will be introducing a number of new HD products at IBC2006. Whatever the application, there is an accurate, appropriate and affordable Hamlet product to ensure the highest technical standards are achieved.

The latest version of the Vidscope-vx software-based test and measurement system supports HDV, SD, HD and dual-link HD for digital cinema and other top-end applications. Vidscope-vx is software running on a standard PC which provides comprehensive quality conformance, including vectorscope, waveform, colour gamut, audio and confidence monitoring. As well as realtime checks, Vidscope-vx can also provide offline checks of content delivered over IP networks.

The handheld Flexiscope has proved highly successful by giving engineers comprehensive HD and SD test and measurement literally in the palms of their hands. The new MicroFlex delivers exactly the same precision and functionality but in an even smaller package at just 50% of the volume, measuring 164.7mm x 94.8 x 35.7mm. Its modular construction allows the user to match the tool to the application: composite or digital input, SD or HD with embedded audio and external reference. Hamlet continues to add modules to the range to add to the usefulness of the product.

For precise monitoring of high definition digital signals in fixed installations, Hamlet now offers the MonitorScope MS9000 and the DigiScope DS9000. Functionally identical, the MonitorScope has an integral high resolution TFT screen and fits into the familiar half rack width form factor; the DigiScope is a 1U cabinet with video and DVI outputs to be routed to any convenient display.

Audio is not forgotten, either, with a new approach to the monitoring of surround sound, a vital part of the HD experience. The Hamlet display uses colour and shape to indicate the relative phase, balance and levels of all six channels, together with conventional bar-graphs to show absolute levels in each channel. The new audio display is integrated into the Vidscope-vx family, and is available as a standalone Precision Audio Surround Sound Meter.

The Hamlet display, on stand 9.511, will feature live demonstrations of the complete range of uncompromised but cost-effective test and measurement tools.

www.hamlet.co.uk

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