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Streambox and Matrox Partner to Provide Complete SDI Solution for Mobile Newsgathering and Streaming (30/3/2009)

Using Matrox(R) MX02 With the Streambox(R) ACT-L3(TM) Software Encoder Enables Broadcasters to Capture SDI Video for Higher-Quality Newsgathering

Streambox, Inc. today announced a partnership with Matrox(R), an industry-leading provider in the field of HD and SD digital video hardware and software for realtime editing, audio/video input/output, capture/playout servers, clip/still stores, and CGs. Streambox and Matrox have integrated Matrox's MX02 SDI device with the Streambox(R) ACT-L3(TM) Software Encoder to enable SDI-based video capture and streaming for Mac(R) OS laptops running Streambox encoding software.

The Streambox(R) ACT-L3(TM) Software Encoder enables mobile reporters to gather, edit, and stream high-quality video over low-data-rate IP connections -- making it a powerful solution for newsgathering from a variety of locations. Until now, mobile reporters were limited by their laptops to ingesting only digital video via a FireWire(R) connection. With the addition of the portable MX02 unit, the laptop encoder can ingest SDI video, resulting in much higher picture quality. This helps news organizations differentiate themselves from competitors as they provide higher quality breaking news video to viewers.

"We are pleased to be working with Streambox to offer an even broader set of capabilities to our customers," said Francesco Scartozzi, Matrox's director of sales for the Americas. "The integration with the Streambox(R) ACT-L3(TM) Software Encoder has opened up a new market opportunity for the MX02 to be used in newsgathering applications."

"When covering breaking news, broadcasters need to first and foremost be able to transmit the video quickly and reliably over a variety of low cost, low data rate connections," said Bob Hildeman, chairman and CEO of Streambox. "With the new Streambox-Matrox solution, broadcasters will be able to outshine competitors capturing DV and soon the joint capabilities will enable broadcasters to do HD-SDI capture for mobile newsgathering."

As a Matrox OEM, Streambox will be selling the MX02 with Streambox(R) ACT-L3(TM) Software Encoders as a complete solution for SDI-based video streaming. The solution is currently available for Mac OS laptops and Windows(R) drivers will be offered soon.

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