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The TecNec “Everything” Cable will Blow Your Mind! Vol. 1 February 2007 The Voice of Markertek. inside: N EWS B YTES .................... 2 C USTOMER F OCUS .............. 3,4 T ECH S OLUTIONS .................. 5 C OOL S HOP J OBS .................. 6 H OT P RODUCTS ............... 7-15 -page 4 Markertek is pleased to announce the addition of a news and information channel to our website. The Markertek News Channel link can be found on the home page header of our web site, or by going to www.markertek.com/rss.asp The Markertek News Channel is geared toward broadcast, audio and multimedia professionals, and is updated daily. Unlike other news sources, we cover news from a “tech” perspective, with daily tech terms and solutions for the working professional. We feature original content, and readers can subscribe to the channel as an RSS feed so as not to miss a word! Real industry news without the fluff—that’s the Markertek News Channel. Check us out! -page 4 www.markertek.com • [email protected] • 800-522-2025 • FAX 845-246-1757 • Get our FREE 344 Page Catalog Markertek Launches Daily On-Line News Channel For years, customers have requested an “everything in one jacket” multi-cable. The answer is TecNec’s new TN-5C4A45P. This cable is the broadcaster’s version of structured wiring cable. It’s designed with 5 mini Hi-Res Coax video lines (analog or digital), a balanced shielded twisted pair audio, CAT5E DataCom and DC power, all in a single jacket. Breaking News Tech Tips Unique Solutions for Broadcast and Pro-Audio Professionals KNOWLEDGE IS POWER UPDATED DAILY! Markertek Builds Extreme Environment A / V Panel! -page 6 Product Focus: Laird Telemedia Laird Builds Core Products for the Edit Suite. Both the LTM-ER4HD and the LTM-6000D are a natural fit for any Avid, Apple & Pinnacle professional. -page 5 •SDI Monitoring •DV Black Levels •Network Solutions •HDMI Distance -page 5 Markertek Launches NAB & AES Reality Show! Look for upcoming live video podcasts from the NAB floor in Las Vegas and from the AES Convention in New York, brought to you by the Markertek production team. These video podcasts will be featured on our web site directly after each of these major tradeshows. Videos will include all of the new and unique products as well as capturing the buzz factor of each show. The videocasts will be a regular feature on our web site and another example of how Markertek is there first to bring the latest industry news to you… the professional.

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Page 1: Breaking News Tech Tips Unique Solutions for Broadcast and Pro

The TecNec “Everything” Cable will Blow Your Mind!

Vol. 1 • February 2007 The Voice of Markertek.

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Markertek is pleased to announce theaddition of a news and information channelto our website. The Markertek News Channellink can be found on the home page headerof our web site, or by going to www.markertek.com/rss.asp

The Markertek News Channel is geared toward broadcast, audioand multimedia professionals, and is updated daily. Unlike othernews sources, we cover news from a “tech” perspective, with dailytech terms and solutions for the working professional. We featureoriginal content, and readers can subscribe to the channel as an RSSfeed so as not to miss a word!

Real industry news without the fluff—that’s the MarkertekNews Channel. Check us out!

-page 4

www.marker tek.com • sales@marker tek.com • 800-522-2025 • FAX 845-246-1757 • Get our FREE 344 Page Catalog

Markertek Launches Daily On-Line News Channel

For years, customers have requested an “everything in one jacket”multi-cable. The answer is TecNec’s new TN-5C4A45P. This cableis the broadcaster’s version of structured wiring cable. It’s designedwith 5 mini Hi-Res Coax video lines (analog or digital), abalanced shielded twisted pair audio, CAT5E DataCom and DC power, all in a single jacket.

Breaking News • Tech Tips • Unique Solutions for Broadcast and Pro-Audio Professionals

K N O W L E D G E I S P O W E R

UPDATEDDAILY!

Markertek Builds ExtremeEnvironment A / V Panel!

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Product Focus:Laird TelemediaLaird Builds Core Products for the EditSuite. Both the LTM-ER4HD and the LTM-6000D are a natural fit for any Avid, Apple& Pinnacle professional.-page 5

•SDI Monitoring•DV Black Levels•Network Solutions•HDMI Distance

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Markertek Launches NAB & AES Reality Show!Look for upcoming live video podcasts from the NAB floor in Las Vegas andfrom the AES Convention in New York, brought to you by the Markertekproduction team. These video podcasts will be featured on our web sitedirectly after each of these major tradeshows. Videos will include all of thenew and unique products as well as capturing the buzz factor of each show.The videocasts will be a regular feature on our web site and another exampleof how Markertek is there first to bring the latest industry news to you… the professional.

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News Bytesfrom the Markertek On-Line News Channel

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Tested for Broadcast Cameras

Innovative Telephone Interface Connects Personal Phones to Blogs & Network

Thinking Inside the Bubble.

ExpoTV... the YouTube of Product Reviews!

More Than Half of all Internet Users Shooting Video! -But...

New Consortium Formed to Develop Standard for Wireless HD

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First Live HDTV Broadcast From SpaceOn Nov. 15, 2006, NASA, a Markertek customer, made history with the first liveHDTV broadcast from space, in cooperation with the Japan AerospaceExploration Agency, Discovery HD Theater and the Japanese broadcast networkNHK. Images from this historic event flashed across the screen in Times Square!www.nasa.gov

MTV Creates Mobile Media DivisionMarkertek client MTV Networks has created a new unit dedicated to growing itsmobile-entertainment business. MTVN Mobile Media will be responsible formanaging mobile partnerships and content distribution and will support theteams at individual MTVN brands in developing mobile content and applicationsincluding personalization, entertainment, information and messaging products.“MTVN Mobile Media will help our brands to take it even further in distributionand product development, and it will expand our global wireless footprint evenmore so that the communities around our brands can access our contentanywhere,” said MTVN chairman and CEO Judy McGrath. www.mtv.com

Revolutionary fuel cell technology is currently being tested for broadcast cameraadaptation, and will hopefully make battery packs a thing of the past. What's thedifference between a battery and a fuel cell? A battery merely stores electrons,but fuel cells make them. In addition, a standard rechargeable brick battery runsfor about two hours, whereas N-Gen can last four to five hours before needing arefill. Fuel cells are faster, too: a brick battery takes about six hours to recharge,up to six times longer than it takes to refill an N-Stor canister. This means thattelevision camera operators will be able to replace three inefficient six-poundbrick batteries with one highly efficient N-Gen system at a total of seven pounds. http://www.yubanet.com/artman/publish/article_48392.shtml

ExpoTV is a new video solution to product research, with thousands of consumer-generated reviews and product demonstrations all available in full-motion video.The site features Videopinion reviews - short, unbiased consumer-generatedvideos reviewing products that members love or hate. Very cool, check it out. www.expotv.com

Markertek has learned that a new start-up firm has designed a way to bring voice to social networks and blogs. With the free Jaxtr service, users can link their phones with their online network to hear from callers worldwide while keeping their existing phone numbers private! It’s a real time, live call-in show format for both the audience and the producer. www.jaxtr.com

BubblePLY has created an easy way to add comic-book style bubbles to videosfrom popular video sharing sites. Markertek thinks this effect may haveapplications other than video sharing sites. Perhaps as a clever way to spice upyour upcoming video production. www.bubbleply.com

About WavelengthWavelength is a quarterly news magazine published by Markertek. Unlike ourcomprehensive catalog and easy-to-navigate website, Wavelength allows themedia professional an inside view of Markertek, and features articles on thehottest happenings in the industry. Inside you’ll find spotlights on our clients,new and unique solutions to your technical needs, tips from our engineeringstaff and so much more. We hope you enjoy your first issue of Wavelength—The Voice of Markertek.

About MarkertekMarkertek is America’s broadcast supply house with thousands of stock anduniquely custom solutions for audio and video professionals. From our humbleroots in a one car garage in Woodstock, NY to our current 117,000 square footstate-of-the-art facility, we serve a worldwide customer base. The 344 pageMarkertek catalog is the de facto standard on film, video and pro-audio settingsworldwide. The accompanying web site is a true information, supply andequipment interchange for the communications professional.

A new study found that 54 percent of adult internet users are shooting video butonly 11 percent upload it to the internet. One of the chief reasons for thedisparity between producing and posting video is the difficulty consumers havewith the editing and upload process. Markertek recommends you check out ourProfessional VideoCasting / PodCasting Center. We have the solutions!www.markertek.com/podcast.asp

No more cables for HD? WirelessHD, which intends to specify the unlicensed,globally available 60 GHz frequency band, will enable wireless uncompressedhigh-definition, high-quality video and data transmission and is first targeted tobe built into HDTV's as well as a wide range of audio video (A/V) devices, bothfixed location and portable. www.wirelesshd.org

Super Low-Cost Network Monitoring.Build a powerful network monitoring system with an old laptop, the FreeBSDoperating system, and some open-source software that is included with the FreeBSDpackage. Your total cost could be as little as a few hours of your time. Check out http://www.techweb.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=196601102

HearHere™ -- A Search Engine for Audio & Video is Here Here!

Pluggd, a Seattle-based audio and video search start-up,has developed a webfriendly way to search words in an audio or video production using speechrecognition. This technology could be big for broadcasters to marry the webexperience with video and audio content. www.pluggd.com

Motorola Patents Bacteria Killing TechnologyMotorola has patented a cell phone that kills bacteria lodged in the microphoneand earpiece cavities. The phone contains an LED that radiates ultra-violet lightwith a wavelength of 250 nanometers, which is particularly lethal to bacteria.Optical guides inside the phone body steer the UV light into the cavities andsanitizing takes just three minutes. www.motorola.com

VISIT THE MARKERTEK ONLINE NEWS CHANNEL EVERYDAY FOR MORE INDUSTRY-FIRST BREAKING NEWS....

John Kelley - Editorial [email protected]

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Greenfield Center, NY - Jim Carr of Carr-Hughes Productions checked in during a breather from being out onthe road producing in their new Markertek-built mobile production trailer, the VPTR-1. "We put 30,000miles on it covering Supercross for Speed and CBS ... it's a great space to work in and we have received lots ofcompliments," said Carr. The Carr-Hughes Mobile Edit Unit features the powerful Avid Adrenaline editing suite tohandle production needs in a comfortable and professional environment. All the equipment is contained in acustom designed production trailer with full heating and AC onboard as well as conventional work areasfor producers. "We're proud to be bringing this state of art solution to the field," said Jim Carr, Lead Producer andDirector as well as a co-owner of Carr-Hughes. "In addition, with the Air Speed Avid set-up we can acquire, edit andeven play-out instantly, even as we're taking the feed in."The trailer was an instant production solution forCBS and the Speed Channel over the 17-week 2006Amp'd Mobile Supercross international tour.Visit Carr-Hughes productions at www.carr-hughes.com

Carr-Hughes Productions goes Mobile withVideo Production Trailer Built by Markertek!

Markertek customer STS is pleased to announce the addition of a new hybrid C/Ku-band HD truck to its state-of-the-art fleet of satellite uplink trucks. The new truck hasthe combined capabilities of two complete satellite trucks. It features a 4.6-meter C-band dish and a separate, 1.8-meter Ku-band dish.

STS President Charles Spoto says the new dual-band truck will be especially useful atspecial events where both C-band and Ku-band are needed because “you don’t havethe expense of two trucks traveling to that location.”

“We’ll be able to put up four digital paths at once, where with a normal truck you usuallyonly have two,” says Spoto. He notes that the reduced costs of space and parking willbe an added benefit to customers.

The new one-of-a-kind truck — designed by the technical crew at STS and built byFrontline Communications of Florida — can deliver high-definition (HD), standard MPEG-2 and analog transmissions. The truck is set up to deliver C-band event broadcasts in HDor standard definition, as well as satellite news gathering.

The C-band antenna is a dual-offset reflector with rapid-deployment mount assembly, likethe Ku-band transportables on the other two STS trucks. The C-band reflector is made of precision dual-skin monocque with aluminum feed supports and base mounts. This results in superior stiffness and high performance under wind-loading conditions. The antenna, which is designed to military specifications, is the highest-quality C-band transportable available.Check out www.satellitetechsys.com for more on these amazing rigs.

STS Reaches for the Sky with Amazing Double-Truck!

We Want to Focus on You....Email Your Story and Photos to [email protected]

Markertek Customer Focusfrom the Markertek News Channel

VPTR-1Welcome to the Family!Some of Our Newest Customers

Helmut LangKFSN-TVSopris SurfersArmy TelevisionSpectrumbrands / Ray-O-VacWWOZ RadioDean CollegeNational Institute Of HealthHuffdesignNitrous LtdPlum TVSierra AviationBinary Acoustics The Presidio TrustKJLA-TVKawasaki Motors

Barrett-Jackson Auctions LLCCinemagic Theaters Mayo Foundation Waveguide Studios Roark Special Projects The Napoleon GroupBlue Sky Studios Mitsubishi Hawaii IdeastarSportsview TechnologiesWrestling Titans LLCUniversal Audio X-Digital Auerbach & Associates Douglas County TelevisionDiskowski Marine Electronics

WGCL-TV Empire Force Events Crisp Wireless Aero Systems Engineering Cabela’s Philadelphia Eagles Cadbury / Schweppes Stowe Mountain Resort Fatigue Technology Astone / PanagraphSpecs-Howard School ofBroadcastingThe Radio OrganizationFontastics/ Mighty DotsAltus Learning SystemsBombo Sports & Entertainment

XcelWare TechnologiesEnsco Inc.White’s Electronics MetalDetectorsDVtelRiotOticon Inc.ShowBizz Productions NYEDO-EVI Global TechnologyArctek SatelliteProduction Craft Inc.University Of AlaskaCullman Broadcasting GroupRedondo Beach PerformingArts Ctr.JEOL Technologies

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The Woodstock Film Festival celebrated its seventh year of 'fiercely independent' film this year. From October 11th throughOctober 15th, film industry players came together over an outstanding collection of over 150 films, panels, concerts and special events inWoodstock, NY and the neighboring towns of Rhinebeck, Hunter, and Rosendale.

The roster of international films includes seven world premieres, two North American premieres, seven U.S. premieres, nineEast Coast premieres and fifteen New York premieres. Submissions were up nearly one-third over last year, to some 2,000, reflectingthe continued growth of the festival's role in the independent film world. The overall increase in submissions included a substantial rise in world cinema and documentary entries. This year's festival attracted over 15,000 visitors over the five-day span.

The 7th Annual Woodstock Film Festival welcomed filmmakers and industry leaders alike to its annual gala in New York's beautiful HudsonValley to packed houses and rave reviews. As Presenting Sponsor, Markertek was proud to share in the success of the WFF's bestyear to date, featuring some of the industry's best talent in directing, producing and acting.

Markertek was also pleased to showcase its continued focus and support of digital cinematography.Many of the feature films were crafted purely in the digital domain, most notably The Orange Thief (Winner of Best Editing for Feature Narrative), shot digitally and edited in Apple's Final Cut Pro. Orange Thief's win offeredproof that quality feature films don't require a Hollywood budget to produce.

With presenters such as Matt Dillon, Rosie Perez, Melissa Leo, John Sloss, Rachel Grady, Arianna Bocco and Patrick Smith, theWoodstock Film Festival once again proved that this is a world class event. The Woodstock Film Festival is the pride of the Hudson ValleyRegion as its annual event continues the tradition of visual art, music, crafts, theater and alternative lifestyles befitting the Woodstock name. For more information, visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com

Markertek is the largest and longest sponsor of the Woodstock Film Festival.

Woodstock Film Festival & Markertek Score Big Win

Arthur Wilinksi and VinnieAngel Co-directors‘The Orange Thief’© WFF / J. Kelley

Meira Blaustein & Matt Dillon© WFF / J. Kelley

Barbara Kopple & Rosie Perez© WFF / J. Kelley

We Want to Focus on You....Email Your Story and Photos to [email protected]

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Markertek Sets Motorcycle National Speed Record at Bonneville Salt Flats!How did a broadcast supply house set a national speed record? Well, Mark, owner/founder

of Markertek, happens to be a motorcycle enthusiast, and he and some friends have amotorcycle (BMW, Ducati, Jawa, British bikes, new and vintage) club that meets onTuesday nights. Last March, they caught ‘World’s Fastest Indian’ starring AnthonyHopkins at a little movie theatre in Rosendale, NY. Thus inspired, club members ScottKolb and Chris Bernard approached Mark about fabricating a 100%-custom

streamliner motorcycle, and entering it in the world motorcycle speed trials at BonnevilleSalt Flats in Utah in September—only five months later! Could it be done?

It could! In short, on September 4, 2006, they broke the national land speed record fora partial streamliner motorcycle with a 100%-custom frame in the 125cc class at 119.368miles per hour. The previous record was set in 1978 at 115 miles per hour.

What’s their secret? Mark says “it was true Markertek ‘get-it-done’ philosophy, pairing brilliant shoptechnology with plenty of coffee. And TecNec gaffers tape.”

Other highlights from the event included the fastestmotorcycle record, set by seven-time AMA flat-trackchampion Chris Carr at 354 mph out and a return speed of347 mph in the Bub Streamliner.

Some Markertek customers were on the flats as well:Speedvision, Discovery Channel (Biker Build-Off) anduplink buddy Dave Garbutt from Wild Hare Satellite.www.wildharesat.com

Check out all the action at BUB Racing. www.bub.com

© BUB Racing / Helen Strang

Markertek-Fueled 125cc / 100%Custom Frame Class Winner

Markertek will be backnext year to

break another record!

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Are you a QuickTime Pro 7 user? If so, you may not be aware of a cool time-saving feature that's "flown under the radar"... until now! QuickTime Pro 7 provides theability to record audio or video directly to a QuickTime file. If you just need a quick capture, you won't need to use a third-party application to make it happen. Youcan go Pro at Apple’s web site for just $29.99. Simply connect your camera or mic, and launch QuickTime Pro. Pull down the File menu, and choose "New Movie Recording"or "New Audio Recording", and a new preview window will open. Click the red "Record" button on the bottom, and away you go! Go Pro, and you will be able torecord faster than you can say "Podcast"!

Problem: I have noticed that some DV devices output black level at 0 IRE. I am accustomed to the black level of video at 7.5 IRE. When I edit footage from broadcastequipment the black is set at 7.5. When I mix it with DV footage where the level is 0 IRE, I have a mismatch. What is the best way to deal with this?Solution You can use a transcoder which allows the black level to be set at 7.5 IRE. The LAIRD LTM-6000D will work very well for this. If you have a transcoder thatkeeps the level at 0 IRE then you can pass the signal through any good Time Base Corrector and the black level will be added on the output.

Problem: I need a low cost solution to monitor my SDI signal while recording to my VTR.

Solution: What is needed here is a 'sniffer'. A sniffer is an industry term for a means to visually check the signal and make sure it is as desired. Delvcam makes a costeffective 7” dual LCD SDI/Composite Video rack-mount monitor (DELV-2LCD-7XLS). This 'sniffer' works perfectly for composite and SDI monitoring and is just $1395.99.

Many editors really appreciate the world of DV-based edit systems such as Avid Express and Vegas Video. These powerful NLE systems work on most PCs & Macs andallow a desktop approach to editing. There are situations when a project shot in SDI needs to be edited in DV for presentation and cost effective reasons. The solutionis a high quality signal transcoder such as the LAIRD LTM-6000D. This product will accept all analog and SDI signals and convert them to Firewire (IEEE1394) DVsignals. It handles audio and video in digital and analog formats. The 6000D also works as a stand-alone signal converter which smoothly works between the analogworld and digital.

Problem: I need to make a long run HDMI connection, but heard there is a limitation on HDMI cable lengths. What can I use to get good long distance HDMI cable runs?

Solution: The standard length is 5 meters or 15 feet. However, there are several manufacturers of HDMI cable extender products which will drive “long haul” HDMI cables.I would suggest you purchase them from a reputable distributor that has tested and confirmed their operations. An excellent piece is the Ocean Matrix Long Haul HDMI Repeater. Model number: OMX-HDMIREP. It works in-line, includes a power supply and typical extended run lengths are up to 150 feet.

Professional video editors will significantly benefit from a pair of products manufactured by Laird Telemedia.For those of you who don’t know Laird, they’ve been around for almost 40 years and have a stellar reputation as one of thetop manufacturers in the broadcast industry. We have seen significant sales and interest in the LTM-6000D broadcast specDV-SDI media converter and the LTM-ER4HD edit router. -Both are core products for any edit suite.

Markertek Tech SolutionsPrepared By The Markertek Engineering Department

Little Known Quick Time Feature

DV Black Level

SDI Monitoring

SDI to DV Signal Conversion

The Anything to Anything Box

Converts SDI, DV, Component, Digital Audio and More

This one does it all and then some! Today’s studios and post houses are operating underall sorts of hybrid conditions between digital and analog. Many still have clients bringingin anything from mini-DV to Betacam to VHS. When it comes to signal conversion, Laird’sInertia is the answer! It has I/Os for SDI, FireWire, Component, S-Video and Composite inaddition to AES/EBU digital audio and 2-channel analog XLR audio.

A clever feature of the Inertia is its simultaneous outputs. There’s enough outputs on thisthing to sink a ship! No matter what you’re converting to and from, all outputs are alwayslive and there are two sets for each video format. We use this feature to make client DVDdubs while dumping out our master, and use another Inertia output to confidence-monitorthe process.

Manage Your Media Flow

A 4-Machine Multiformat Signal Router for Non-Linear Edit Systems

The LTM-ER4HD is a unique 4x1x4 NLE router. Select your audio, video, or RS422 independently or together to and from your NLE—we’ve even included full duplex RS422 machine control.

The ER4HD is passive, so whether you need to switch HD, SDI or analog video, the LTM-ER4HD will do the trick. It will not, however, convert signals. That’s where the LTM-6000D to the right comes in handy.

LTM-ER4HD

Long Haul HDMI Runs

LTM-6000D5

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WAVELENGTH Product Focus

We recommend that you visit the Laird booth at NAB 2007 to get your eyes onthese great products. Laird booth SL2009 will be next to Avid in the Main Hall.

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Cool Custom Jobsfrom the Markertek Metal Shop

Broadcasters and Pro-AudioProfessionals love to work withMarkertek on a custom basis.Why? Because we know what weare doing. Our custom clientsrange from all of the majorbroadcasters as well as all of thelargest systems integrators. Youknow we’ve got to be good!

We don’t fake it by jobbing out your work. Our in-house workshop contains thenewest lasers, welders, metal working equipment and precision testequipment to quickly fabricate what you need when you need it. Our basicshop charges are low and our people are easy to work with. Look to Markertekfor all of your custom cable solutions! In addition to the hundreds of styles andlengths we stock, we can customize and manufacture almost any configurationyou require. Time sensitive orders are our specialty.

Let us quote you :• Multichannel Audio/Video Snakes • MultiPin Camera Cables• Composite and Component video • Y/C S-Video• Audio • Digital Audio/Video• Workstation cabling

The Markertek In-House Custom Cable Shop can handle any size job.All assemblies undergo our 100% Quality Control test procedures.Unlike other vendors who farm out their work, we control every

aspect of the assembly under one roof.Some of our most recent custom creations.Markertek Builds

Extreme Environment A / V PanelThe Markertek Metal Shop helped to design and completely fabricate this extreme environment panel. The panel features waterproof gold plated D-Sub, EMI / RF shielded RJ45 and Duplex rated Fiber Optic connectors as well as battlefield ready, waterproof Firewire and USB connectors. All connectors are rated IP67 or better and feature gasket fitted caps with lanyards. This is one tough panel!The panel is being used on Elliptical Media’s latest creation: S.P.E.A.R. is a Self-Propelled Electronic Armored Rack designed to protectequipment from environments and situations that would render standard rack mounted equipment inoperable. The self containeddrive system is powered by two maintenance free gel cells, giving the enclosure a 1/2 tonpayload capacity. This unit allows for the first time, 1000lbs. of sensitive equipment andassociated cooling systems to be protected from harsh environments and easily portable for one person. For more info contact www.ellipticalmobilesolutions.com

S.P.E.A.R. - Threat Level 1 Armor Plated-30˚ - 120˚ F Operational Temperature

Our in-house metal shop helped to design and completely fabricate this industrial grade panel!

Markertek, an expert supplier of broadcasting, pro-audio and networking (LAN) interface and cable assemblies, has been granted theelite status of Belden Certified Assembler (BCA). This award pertains to both stock and custom cable assemblies built in our state-of-the-art in-house cable shop.

The certification represents Belden's approval for the quality and added value of the Assembler's end product. The Belden CertifiedAssembler Program is based on the selection of reputable Assembly Manufacturers that have a high degree of expertise in this industry.This program is only available to Belden authorized assemblers. BCA's maintain a high degree of process control and quality on theirfinished goods through ISO, TL9000, or MIL specifications.

“Our track record shows years of expertise and manufacturing products to thehighest quality levels. We are extremely proud to bring our commitment to the BCA program.” -Chris Fisher V.P. Manufacturing, Markertek.

Markertek is Proud to beBelden Certified

We Want to Focus on You....Email Your Story and Photos to [email protected]

Chris Fisher

Belden Brilliance Cable

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CAMERAMAN’S TAPE MEASURE & BELT PACK COMBO

Unique Quick Draw Hip Holsterwith 25' & 50' Tapes…

Handy for Every Cameraman!Cameraman’s measuring kit contains uniquepro grade black Cordura hip holster and twoindustry popular Keson tape measures, theKeson MC18M50 and the PG18M25. TheMC18M50 is a 50' Fiberglass Tape Measurewhich mesures in inches, feet and metersand is housed in a wind-up metal case. ThePG18M25 is a 25' nylon coated steel tapemeasure with a push button housing for quickrecoiling. Pouch also has extra place for pens,knives, etc. Ideal for camera assistants, oranyone who needs to "quick-draw" a tapemeasure. A production industry must !

KESON-TP1 • Reg. $39.95 Discount Price $32.99

Fiberglass Tape, Black-Metal Case. Very popular with film and productionhouses. 50 Foot with Foot, Inch, 1/8" and Metric (2mm) measurementunits. Zero Point: Hook End.

MC18M50 • Discount Price $19.89

50 FOOT FIBERGLASS MEASURING TAPE

Supports 30"-50" Flat Panels with Full Height Adjustment!

The Flat Panel Cart is a highly functional display tool for presentations. It supports 30" to 50" LCDand plasma screens and offers height adjustment. Four 4" swivel casters, including two lockingcasters, allow for easy maneuverability from room to room and convenient viewing adjustments.The Flat Panel Cart includes one equipment shelf and is the perfect functional presentation cart forboardrooms, auditoriums, or lobbies. A load of accessories are available to meet different applica-tions. Universal Screen Adapter Plate sold separately. Adapter plate features security fas-teners for theft resistance.PER-PLCT Flat Panel Cart Black, 71 lbs...........Reg. $685.00 Discount Price $429.00PER-PLP-UNL 32-60" Universal Adapter Plate, Black, 14 lbs. ..........Discount Price $99.00PER-PLP-UNLS 32-60" Universal Adapter Plate, Silver, 14 lbs. ........Discount Price $99.00PER-PLP-UNM 23-37" Universal Adapter Plate, Black, 14 lbs. ..........Discount Price $75.00PER-PLP-UNMS 23-37" Universal Adapter Plate, Silver, 14 lbs. ........Discount Price $75.00

PLASMA & LCD FLAT PANEL CART / TROLLEY LOW COST STUDIO MONITOR STANDGood Looking Low Cost Mobility!

Super mobile. Super adjustable (height & viewing angle!!!) and heavyduty make this stand great in the studio. Five pre-set pin locking po-sitions and a friction locking clutch make this stand height and angleadjustable for optimum usage. Unique accessories included with themultimedia user in mind is 2 microphone holders that can be removedfor transport and a tray for 2 drink cups. Nylon safety strap includedto secure your monitor.

MOBSTAND • Reg. $181.50 Discount Price $107.99

• Height Adjustable from 42.5" to66.5" (center of screen)

• Screen May Be Installed inLandscape or Portrait (PortraitPlate Required)

• Ships Partially Assembled• 4" Swivel Casters (two locking) • Includes 1 Height Adjustable

Equipment Shelf • Rear storage bin for cords • Theft-resistant security screws • Optional Feet for Stand Conversion• 26"D x 70"H• Shpg. Weight: 71• Max Load Capacity: 125 lbs.

• Weight Capacity: 140 lbs. • Height: 36" - 56" - Adjustable• Platform Width: 13.5" x 24" - Adjustable• Platform Depth: 10" • Base Spread: 23" • Construction: Steel and Plastic • Color: Black Powder Coat Finish

Shown with optional laptoptray (PER-ACC106 and Ac-cessory Shelf (PER-ACC312)

Perfect for Pro Installs!Speaker & Can Light Hole Saw ad-justable in 10 sizes from 2.5" to7". Cuts drywall and ceiling tile. Self-sharpening carbidecoated stainless steel blades. Includes 2 dust shields for mini-mizing mess (can be used with or without shields). Its versatileadjustment feature eliminates the need to own multiple holesaws for installing can lights. The toothless design allows youto avoid snagging and tearing - creating perfect holes thatwon't leak light. It also has a built-in 3/8" arbor and pilot drillfor easy use. Note: Cuts drywall and ceiling tile only

35-598 • Discount Price $29.89

10 SIZE ADJUSTABLE HOLE SAW

BOOM BOY FISH POLE / BOOM POLE HOLDERA simple device that makes life a little easier on those days when you'drather not be doing two things at once. Holds any standard size boompolefor hours without complaining. Its soft plastic coating protects your boom-pole from scratches. Boomboy is lightweight and small enough to packin your kit. The stainless steel post will mount to any "C" stand head orMafer grip commonly found with most crews. The best thing is it doesn'teat much and won't talk back.

REM-BOOMBOY • Discount Price $29.95

• Includes electrical accessories • Kit in-cludes: • 10 Foot measuring tape withbelt clip • Wire Stripper • 10 Piece WrenchSet (6 English, 4 Metric) • Utility Knife •Driver with 20-Bit Set • Utility Scissorswith Gripper • 30-Piece Socket Set • Ad-justable Wrench • Wire Brush • NeedleNose Pliers • Small Wire Cutter • Tools fitneatly into plastic carry case. 14"W x14.5"H x 3"D. • Opens to 28.25"W

Also Included: 1 Roll of Electrical Tape, 46 Piece Electrical Terminal Kit, 150 As-sorted Colors and Sizes of Wire Ties.

CST40156 • Discount Price $19.99

69-PIECE TECHNICIAN TOOL KIT

BOOSTAROO HEADPHONE AMP / SPLITTER

Split up to 3 Headphones & Amplify Them up to 100%!The problem is not in your headphones! Portable media play-ers lack the power needed to drive your headphones. That’swhy your music sounds flat and one dimensional. Dramati-cally improves audio clarity and expands the field of sound.

Improves the battery life in your equipment. Gives you theflexibility to share your music. Gives you added volume increase

you need. • 12" Cord for iPods and other Portables • 100% increase involume • Drives 16 - 32 ohm headphones • No added noise or hiss • Battery

life of 24 -30 hours • Runs on 2 AA batteries (can use rechargeable) • Powered split-ter for up to 3 headphones

BOOSTR-1 • Discount Price $29.99

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NEW TV ONE VIDEO SCALERS

HDTV 1080P & Computer 2048 x 2048 Output!TV1-1TC2-100 and 150• Automatic incoming resolu-tion detection • ComputerInput via HD-15 with Loop-thru • Computer Resolutions to2048x2048 • HDTV Resolutions to 1080p • AutoSet - Auto-matic picture sizing • Multiple Worldwide Television Stan-dards • 2x Composite and 2x S-Video Outputs • RS-232Interface and Windows Control Panel • IR Remote Control •Variable Image Zoom to 10X and Shrink to 10% • OptionalSingle/Dual Rackmount Kit • TV1-1TC2-150 Adds: • Gen-lock with Subcarrier Phase Adjustment • Chromakey andLumakey • Mix and PIP • Composite and S-Video Input

TV1-1T-C2100 • Reg. $795.00Discount Price $675.00

TV1-1T-C2150 • Reg. $995.00Discount Price $846.00

TV1-1TC2-200 and 250• Automatic incoming resolution detection • 1x Compositeand 1x S-Video Input • Computer Resolutions to 2048x2048• HDTV Resolutions to 1080p • Multiple Worldwide Televi-sion Standards • 1x RGB/YPbPr Output • Integral 4x1 StereoAudio Routing Switcher • RS-232 Interface and WindowsControl Panel • IR Remote Control • Variable Image Zoom to10X and Shrink to 10% • Optional Single/Dual RackmountKit • TV1-1TC2-250 Adds: Chromakey and Lumakey • Mixand PIP • AutoSet - Automatic picture sizing

TV1-1T-C2200 • Reg. $895.00Discount Price $761.00

TV1-1T-C2250 • Reg. $1095.00Discount Price $931.00

Everything You Need To Create Professional Sounding Podcasts!A total low cost podcasting solu-tion that is easy to use for boththe PC and the Mac. Bundledwith USB Audio Interface,Vocal/Instrument Mic, EditingSoftware, Live Lite 4, and PodcastCreation Software, the PodcastFactory combines all the hard-ware and software you need toeasily record, edit and publishprofessional-sounding podcasts.Create sophisticated radio-styleproductions that integratespeech, music, and sound effects.The included software evenprocesses your MP3 files and automates web publishing of RSS 2.0 feeds. Designed with the same M-Audio technology used in recording studiosaround the world, Podcast Factory gives you both the professional sound quality and creative tools to produce stellar podcasts that keep your lis-teners coming back for more. The Podcast Factory professional audio interface brings your computer both microphone and instrument inputs,plus headphone and stereo outputs… all via a simple USB cable. It can also double as a professional audio interface for most popular music soft-ware like Apple GarageBand, Sony Acid, and Magix Music Maker.

MM-PCF • Reg. $179.95 Discount Price $149.00

M-AUDIO PODCAST FACTORY

• Professional 24-bit/48kHz USB Audio Interfacewith Mic and Instrument Inputs

• Dynamic Broadcast Microphone with Desk Stand• Editor & Live Lite 4 Software for Creating Com-

plete Radio-Style Productions• Podifier RSS 2.0 Feed Generator and Server Up-

loading Software• Easy to Connect and Use

The Ocean Matrix OMX-ADA1X3 is a high quality, state-of-the art 1x3 Balanced Audio stereo Distribution Amplifierdesigned for studio and other demanding applications. The OMX-ADA1X3 splits a single input source into three identicaloutputs with no discernible signal degradation. The machine allows a signal output level reaching +18dBm, and has frontpanel accessible right/left signal level controls thus making it suitable for all professional applications. It can also be usedas a 1:3 unbalanced audio stereo DA. The OMX-ADA1X3 is fed from an external 12V DC, and is housed in an extremelycompact enclosure, making it ideal for field use as well.

OMX-ADA1X3 • Reg. $180.00 Discount Price $119.00

The Ocean Matrix DA1X54 is a high quality 1x54 Composite Video Distribution Amplifier using BNC connectors.It is comprised of three independent 1x18 channels with looping inputs, so the 1x54 configuration requires that the threechannels be looped together using short cables. The three channel design allows it to serve as a 1x18 DA for componentvideo or RGsB sources, or as three separate 1x18 DA's for composite video. The OMX-DA1X54 offers exceptionallyflexible controls. Each channel is subdivided into four groups of either three or five outputs, and each group has its ownset of gain and cable EQ controls to optimize signals for different cable lengths. AC or DC output coupling is selectable

by front panel buttons. Video bandwidth exceeding 350MHz ensures that the OMX-DA1X54 remains transparent even in critical broadcast or high-resolutionapplications. It is housed in a rugged, professional enclosure requiring two vertical spaces in a standard 19" rack.

OMX-DA1X54 • Reg. $995.00 Discount Price $749.00

The Ocean Matrix ASW4X1 is a high quality mechanical 4x1 switcher for balanced stereo audio signals. It is designedfor applications requiring an unpowered desktop unit for routing balanced and stereo audio signals. High quality switching com-ponents provide excellent isolation between inputs. The machine can be 19-inch rack mounted using a special, optional rackadapter. This unit uses professional XLR type connectors and is therefore suitable for use in the most demanding audio applications.

OMX-ASW4X1 • Reg. $240.00 Discount Price $192.00

The Ocean Matrix VGDA1X6 is a high performance 1x6 distribu-tion amplifier for computer graphics video signals with resolu-tions ranging from VGA through UXGA and higher. It takes oneinput, provides correct buffering and isolation, and distributes thesignal to six different outputs.OMX-VGDA1X6 • Reg. $495.00 Discount Price $371.25

OCEAN MATRIX VIDEO DISTRIBUTION & SWITCHERS

Marshall's MD-0114 Distri-bution Amplifier is a costeffective solution for a widerange of applications. Thismodel is perfect for Desk-top Video or to be used fordistribution of signals inMultimedia or Monitoringapplications. All Processing and Distribution modules includepower supply and owners manual. An optional base holder (V-CB1) is available for use in desktop applications.

Features: • Use in short cable run and desktop/multimedia applications• Self terminating 75W BNC input• 75W BNC outputs (4)• Power indicator on front panel• All connections in rear of module• Install in rack or use on the desktop

MAR-MD0114 • Reg. $104.95Discount Price $89.95

Optional Base Holder for Desktop Use

MAR-VCB1 Discount Price $19.95

MARSHALL 1X4 VIDEO DA

• HDTV Analog Distribution Amplifier for RGB/YPbPr (3-channel) Signals without degradation •Individual High-Current Cable Driver outputs • Drives very long cables (> 300') easily • Acceptsany analog input, Composite Video, Y/Pb/Pr or R/G/B at any scan rate • High Bandwidth (200MHz)outputs • All Connectors are Gold Plated RCA • Wide DC power supply range (8-18 VDC) • Useas SPDIF/AES-EBU (Digital Audio) DA to split PCM, DTS or AC3 Digital Audio • Power Supply(12VDC) Included • Actually MADE IN THE USA!

HDDA-2 • Discount Price $54.00

LOW COST 1X2 HDTV DA

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Tascam US-122L USB Audio/MIDI Interface

The ultimate pro-audio breakout box - the US-122L delivers everythingyou'd want in a portable audio/MIDI interface. Record two tracks at a timewith zero latency; whether you have a PC or a Mac, your song ideas go down inreal time, real easy. Its size means you can take it anywhere you take your laptop,yet it's packed with features that make buying it an audio no-brainer. MIDI inputand output, high quality mic inputs, 96kHz/24-bit recording (better than CDquality)-all the stuff you'd want without the fluff you wouldn't.

TCM-US122L • Reg. $199.00 Discount Price $149.00

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A Handy 31-Band Analyzer, SPL & Line Meter, NoiseGenerator, EQ Setter & Mic Calibrator!

A studio and live sound essential! Highly accurate handheld audio an-alyzer that gives professional sound engineers a rich array of tools, in-cluding 31-band real time spectrum analysis, SPL and Line meter,internal noise generator, EQ setting program, microphone calibrationand the ability to check speaker phase. All functions and menus can beaccessed through a central jog dial, meaning you only need one handto operate it. The New PAA2 connects instantly to any desktop or laptopcomputer for easy upload and download of information and settings.This audio assistant comes loaded with handy features like a real-timespectrum analyzer, phase test, cable test, a noise generator, a jog dialand a visible backlight display.

PAA2 • Discount Price $299.99

SPECTRUM ANALYZER & SPL METER

Add Volume Controls Anywhere !Low-cost, no-noise, compact device designed for audiolevel control. The ATTY can be connected to any audio sys-tem requiring output gain control anywhere in the ca-blepath. Applications include: Line level control for guitar,bass or keyboard amp extension speakers without clippingthe A/D (audio-to-digital-converter) • Line level control forthe Mic-pre to the A/D • Line level control for the poweramp to any speaker in a series. Use multiple units for inde-pendent stereo control over powered monitors. Easy touse...interfaces seamlessly. It is a convenient solution forcontrolling audio from a variety of sources. • Passive Line Attenuator • 2 X Combo Neutrik Inputs • 2 X Bal-anced XLR Outputs • Mute Panic Button • Volume Pot

ATTY Reg. $125.00 Discount Price $99.95

ATTY AUDIO LEVEL CONTROL

BEHRINGER MX400 4-CHANNEL LINE MIXER

Ultra Compact, Ultra Low Price!Despite its ultra-compact size, this 4-channel linemixer is big on features! It yields the highest sonicquality at all output levels, boasting ultra low-noise4580 operational amplifiers for outstanding audio per-formance, the same op amps found in its much biggerbrethren. Extremely well suited as a sub-mixer… sim-ply connect the MX400’s output to a single input onyour main mixer. • Ultra-compact 4-channel linemixer • Highest sonic quality even at maximum outputlevel • 1/4" TS Connectors • Input Level control foreach channel • Ultra low-noise 4580 operational am-plifiers for outstanding audio performance • DC 12-Volt adapter included • High-quality components andexceptionally rugged construction ensure long life •

1.85"H x 2.25"D x 4.06"W

BEH-MX400 • Reg. $29.99 Discount Price $19.99

Perfect for iPod, MP3, CD, Portable DVD or Laptop Computers!This great accessory lets you share your music

and videos with another person; great forAV monitoring, plane flights... any-where you need double audio out-

puts with individual volume controls. PlugSmartShare into any 3.5mm mini-jack of any iPod, MP3, CD, portable DVD player or laptop

computer and you are ready for two sets of your headphones (not supplied). Sincesome people like their audio and soundtracks louder than others, Griffin has

integrated a slim volume control slider into each of SmartShare's outputjacks. Share your music, not your volume preferences. Great design,

small enough to carry anywhere, makes SmartShare a must-haveaddition to any accessory bag.

9688SMSHARE • Discount Price $14.95

HEADPHONE SPLITTER CABLE W/VOLUME CONTROL

Portable Recording Dock Turns Your Laptop Into a Mobile Recording Studio!

• Combo field and studio dockable 2-channelFireWire interface • Innovative 2-piece FireWireRecording System for professional recording on aPC or Mac • Dual Onyx mic preamps for superiorsound quality versus competing interfaces • 8 in-puts for connection of microphones, line sources,and instruments • 6 line-level outputs • 24-bit/96kHz capable sound quality • Built-in control roomfunctions include talkback and A/B monitor switch-ing • 6-channel volume control allows for surroundsound mixing • Firewire protocol for low latencyreal-time recording • Satellite pod can be bus pow-ered for field use or externally powered, for addedconvenience • Works with all ASIO and Core Audiocompatible software, Mac and PC (also compatiblewith GigaSampler GSIF drivers) • Pod provides 2in/2 out audio streams; “Docked” pod and base sta-tion provide 2 in/6 out audio streams • Bundledwith full version of Tracktion 2 software for a com-plete recording solution on a PC or Mac • Indestructo Mackie construction holds up to the rigors of fieldrecording • PC Requirements: Windows XP SP2 with Pentium 4, Celeron, or Athlon XP processor and 256MB RAM • Mac Requirements: OS X 10.3.9 or higher with G4 processor and 256 MB RAM

MCK-ONSAT • Reg. $519.99 Discount Price $399.99

MACKIE ONYX SATELLITE FIREWIRE RECORDER

Raises Audio Input Levels Into Your Mac With Microphones, Guitars & More!Because both electric guitar and cardioid con-denser microphones output a relatively low levelsignal, they need to be raised to line operatinglevel to be used effectively with both the iMacand Power Mac towers. This handy device willraise any low level input signal, such as micro-phones and electric guitars, to the audio inputlevel of Apple computers. Compact and veryportable, and less expensive than mic preampsand guitar input devices. Includes: • iBoosterGuitar and Microphone Interface • Power supply• Guitar adapter cable

MXL-IBOOSTER • Reg. $49.95 Discount Price $38.99

iBOOSTER AUDIO LEVEL ADAPTER FOR MACS

A Low Cost, Portable One Button CD & Data Duplicator!• Makes one-button CD copies, as well as compilations from sev-eral audio CDs • Uses both CD-R and CD-RW blank discs, and sup-ports audio CD, Data CD, VCD, CD-I, CD+G, and Photo-CD • 2x16LCD display provides operational feedback to the user • "Rawcopy" mode provides an exact one-to-one copy of your CD media• Smart "One-Touch" CD to CD backup • Easy to use interfacealso allows you to make a custom music CD using your favoritesongs • 4 Lbs.ALE-CDT-LE • Reg. $379.00

Discount Price $179.00

CD TWIN LE STAND ALONE DUPLICATOR

The World’s First &Only In-Rack i-PodDocking Station!

Secure and easy to use.With a simple “push/push”system, you open the dock-ing platform and dock theiPod. When you’re done, the easy release system allows you to take your iPod with you. The integrateddocking platform closes for that clean, sleek rack appearance. The in-rack iPod docking station is availableas the single station (iRDS) or the dual station version (iRDS2) for simultaneous use of two iPods. Both sta-tions occupy only one rack space. The in-rack iPod docking station provides Firewire, and USB and audio out-puts and is compatible with all iPod, iPod mini and iPod nano products. The Raxxess in-rack iPod dockingstation provides that seamless system integration you are looking for.

RXS-IRDS • Reg. $159.95 Discount Price $109.00RXS-IRDS2 • Reg. $319.90 Discount Price $218.00

RAXXESS i-POD RACKMOUNT DOCKING STATION

Dockable!

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HANDS-ON GUIDE TO VIDEO BLOGGING

AND PODCASTING

If you want to get into Video Blogging and Podcasting, this is the bestbook on the market today. Covers every aspect in detail while still makingit all seem easy. The Hands-on Guide to Video Blogging and Podcastingprovides tremendous value to those content publishers, big and small, thatwant to create syndicated video blog and podcast content. The simplified,plain talking break-down the authors bring to the book will give everyone thetools to plan, create, and execute a blog/podcast outlet.

FPBK-281 • Reg. $34.95 Discount Price $28.99

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New Low Cost Dual 16:9 7.0" Rackmount with Loop-Thru!

• A simple and cost effective fixed (non-tilting) Dual 7.0" LCD solution • Featurestwo DELV-7XLPRO 7.0" monitors in a 4RU package • Powered via included wall packs

DELV-2LCD-7XLRM • Reg. $499.00 Discount Price $419.00

New Delvcam Combo Case & Monitor Hood for 4-7" Field LCDs!

MONITOR FIELD CASE

Slimline, ultra portable and lightweight battery pack runsDELV-5XLPRO and DELV-7XLPRO for up to 2-hours. Power LCDor Charge batteries in the same unit. Holds and includes 10Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Also comes with AC wallwart for re-charging.

DELV-BATPACK • Discount Price $44.99

DELVCAM BATTERY PACK

Unique folding flaps form a hood for optimal daylight view-ing in addition to providing privacy. Vinyl Screen & periph-eral padding protect monitor from bumps & scratches. Highstrength Cordura nylon. Removable Strap. 5.75" x 8"

DELV-MCS1 • Discount Price $24.99

Broadcast Ready! Uses:Video ProductionLive Camera SwitchingNetwork SportsEdit SuitePro-Tools TrackingClient Viewing RoomEffects TrailerMonitoringCommand CenterProducer’s CabinEngineering EvaluationsHomeland Security

BUILTIN-HOUSEBy MarkertekMobile VideoDepartment

20 Feet Long x 8.5 Feet Wide. Fully Heated and Air Conditioned. Beautifully Finished and CarpetedInterior with Dimmable Track Lighting. Fully Wired for Shore Power or Your Generator. Four CableAccess Hatches. I/O Panel. Four 37RU Racks with Slide-Out Console Desk. Plenty of Extra Roomfor Audio Desks, Couch etc. Separate Lockable Equipment Room. Holds Another 3,000 ExtraPounds of Gear. Tow it with a Pickup Truck or Large SUV!Optional Collapsible 25 Foot Wireless/Microwave ENG Hand Operated Mast Also Available.

VPTR-1 • Reg $17,995.00 Discount Price $16,995.00

INCREDIBLE LCD VALUES!

Fully Finished Interior

I/O Panel

Cable AccessHatch

QuartzTask Lighting

LockablePassenger

Door

SmoothRivetlessExterior

15,000 BTURoof Air with

Heat

Tandem Axle

LOW COST PRODUCTION TRAILERS

Portable Power, Case with Built InSun Shade & Looping Video!

5.6" & 7.0" Hi-Res LCD Field Packs

Field kits contains the popular Delv-cam DELV-5XLPRO 5.6" or the DELV-7XLPRO 7.0" Color LCD Monitor,Looping Video Adapter Cable,Rechargeable Battery Pack, Charger,AC Adapter and more all housed in arugged cordura field case. Conven-ient carry strap included. Clever casedesign features fold out flaps that vel-cro to the sides for viewing privacy orsun shading in harsh daylight. Zip-pered access points at the front andrear of case for easy monitor controland battery access as well as loopingvideo cable exits. Case also has a clearplastic screen cover to keep your mon-itor protected.

DELV-5XLFP1 • 5.6" Pro LCD Field KitReg. $279.95 Discount Price $249.95

DELV-7XLFP1 • 7.0" Pro LCD Field KitReg. $349.95 Discount Price $319.95

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• True 24P progressive scan capture, and uses three of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor chips combined with Enhanced Imaging Proces-sor • Simultaneous or “hybrid” recording to both an attachable hard-disk recording unit (optional model HVR-DR60 for 4.5 hoursof recording), and to videotape • True 24P delivers ‘film-look’ • 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system natively captures progressiveimages at 24P, 30P or 60P, while maintaining full 1080 HDV resolution • Footage can be played back on any of Sony’s HDV professionalcamcorders and VTRs • CMOS sensor produces natural and rich tones for both light and dark areas of an image • Video images canbe captured at very high speeds, up to 240 fields per second, allowing very fast movements to be recorded in precise detail withoutcreating artifacts or signal degradation • Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens with Extra-low Dispersion Glass • 20x optical zoom lenswith F2.8 at the telephoto end • Digital Extender enables the telephoto focal length to be extended by approximately 1.5 times toa maximum of 1100mm at 35mm conversion • Timecode preset function • TC Link to synchronize time codes • Two XLR microphoneinputs • Camera Profile feature to adjust the camera settings of multiple cameras for multi-camera operations using MemoryStickDuo media • 3.5-inch Clear Photo LCD plus viewing screen

HVR-V1U • Reg. $4,890.00 Discount Price $4,290.00

SONY HVR-V1U 24P HDV CAMCORDER

A 1.8-inch drive with a 60 GB capacity and up to 4.5 hours of recording time in either the HDV or DVCAM/DV mode. Features Smart Protection,which is combined with a built-in “shock absorber” that automatically protects it at a force of up to three Gs. When the sensor detects that theunit is being dropped, it immediately turns the power off and retracts the head to help prevent damage to the media. Also has a cache recording,or buffer memory, function, allowing up to 14 seconds of video and audio signals to be continuously buffered in the memory while the camerais in stand-by mode. When the operator presses “record” that content is captured and then recording can continue in real time. Hot shoemounting system for convenient function access. Operates on standard Sony camcorder batteries and is also compatible with HVR-Z1U, DSR-PD170 and HVR-A1U models.

HVR-DR60 • Reg. $1,890.00 Discount Price $1,590.00

SONY HVR-DR60 HARD DISC OPTION FOR HVR-V1U

New 24P HD / HDV with Hybrid Recording!

Receives HDTV & SDTV Terrestrial Broadcasts for Any TV or HDTV!• An ATSC receiver box which receives HDTV and SDTV terrestrialbroadcasts and displays them on any TV or HDTV with automaticformat conversion • Tunes and decodes all 18 approved ATSC digitaltelevision formats with selectable 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i out-puts • 16:9 or 4:3 output with letterbox, zoom, and full-screen •Electronic program guide, or "EPG" displays TV programming in-formation while full "V-Chip" parental controls let you restrict ma-ture programming from ATSC sources • Component and compositevideo and Stereo Analog audio outputs • Includes antenna, remotecontrol, video cables and audio cable.

TUN-5000 • Discount Price $169.00

AIR VISION ATSC HDTV / SDTV TUNER

The Film & Video Industry Storage Standard!These crates are the authentic 24 quart 19 x 13 x11, classic, heavy duty "Milk Crate" used by thefilm and TV Industry. Not the college studentdorm model but the genuine milk man cratedesigned to be abused and carry a ton of gear.Rehrig's dairy crates have a heritage that helpsthem not only cope, but excel. Engineered to bestrong, resilient, high-density polyethylene whichstands up to abuse. Use it for cables, lighting,stage boxes -- you get the picture (Do we reallyneed to tell you how to use a milk crate ?!!!)

• Ample Storage Capacity with MinimumWeight • Clean Grid Bottom • Stackable • Size:19 x 13 x 11 • Weight: 4.5 Lbs.

PLA-24 • Discount Price $26.99 ea. • 4+: $24.49

MILK CRATE STORAGE CONTAINERS

“ORBIT” PHILLIPS TIP PIVOT DRIVERS

Pivots Up to 20° From Center for Natural Turning of Hard to Access Screws!Famous Wiha quality designed to workaround obstructions and access hard toreach screws. 20º + 20º ergo pivoting ac-

tion allows for natural wrist rotation. Spring loaded swivel bit staysaligned with screws. Works with all standard Phillips head screws

• Saves Time Improves Productivity• Allows 20º off Set Working Angle• Ergo Pivoting Action for a more natural wrist rotation• Allows easy access to hard to reach screws• Screw & Bit Stay aligned.• Hardened Phillips Tips of Premium Tool Steel• 2 Piece Pivot Driver Set - Phillips Pivot Tools: #1 & #2

How it WorksSpring tension holds the bit at the front of the shaft, for this reasonbackward pressure at the front of the bit can cause the bit to slightlyrecess and not seat to full depth in the screw. In applications wherescrews are rusted, extremely tight or require high torque load werecommend using a standard Phillips tip tool for initial breakingaway and for final tightening.

WIHA-3119 • Discount Price $19.99

Unique Meter Measures SPL, Light, Humidity, & Temperature!The DVM401 combines the functions of Sound Level Meter,Light Meter, Humidity Meter and Temperature Meter andcan be used both professionally on the set, or anywhere accuratemeasurements are needed. The sound level function can be usedto measure sound levels in schools, offices, airports, etc. and to checkthe acoustics of auditoriums, studios and hi-fi installations. The lightfunction is used to measure luminous intensity. It automaticallycompensates for the angle of incidence and has a stable long-lifediode. Measure temperatures using the built-in temperature-sensitive semiconductor or the K-type thermocouple. Perform relativehumidity measurements with the built-in semiconductor. The humid-ity & temperature measuring function is for use a humidity/semicon-ductor sensor and K-type thermocouple. 3.5" Digit LCD. Includes:9 Volt battery, temperature probe and Cordura kit.

DVM401 • Discount Price $119.00

4-IN-1 SPL / LIGHT / LOCATION METER

20°

Video Your Motorcycle Journey!

Rock solid and flexible motorcyclevideo camcorder mount with 16"flex shaft and positive lockingcamera swivel mountfor unlimited camerapositions. Mount onhandlebars, side rails,luggage racks ordirectly on the bikeframe. Produce clearvideos with minimal vibration. Simple to install with two bolts -included. Black matte finish. DELV-MVCM-1 • Reg. $69.95 Discount Price $58.99

MOTORCYCLE VIDEO CAMERA MOUNT

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• A cost-effective, space-saving, multi-display docking station foryour laptop, desktop or tablet • Takes the existing single monitordisplay output (i.e. external VGA output) from your system and ex-

pands it into dual display outputs • Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000 / Mac OSX • Display driver Support for 2048 x 768 or 2560 x 1024 resolution

DUALHEAD2GO • 2 Displays • Discount Price $169.00

TRIPLEHEAD2GO • 3 Displays • Discount Price $289.95

LOW COST LCD IMAGE STRETCHER

Adds HDMI To Your Computer!Use Two Boards and Create a Live Production Switcher with In-

cluded “On-Air” Software!Add the incredible quality of HDMI toyour computer. Intensity features thelatest HDMI technology for the high-est quality capture and playback onWindows or Mac OS X computers.Now you can edit using big-screenHDMI televisions and video projectors,or capture uncompressed quality fromHDV cameras. Features HDMI-in forconnecting to cameras and digital set-top boxes for the highest quality cap-ture. Get higher quality capture from HDV cameras by capturing direct and bypassing the HDVcompression chip, for high quality video, captured direct from the CCD. Because edit software cannot playback to HDV cameras for monitoring, Intensity is ideal to use for monitoring uncompressed HD or HDVand even DV edits on the latest big screen televisions and video projectors by connecting to the built inHDMI-out. • Blackmagic On-Air 2.0 software included, which allows two Intensity boards to beplugged into an Apple Mac Pro system for live mixing between two HDV cameras • On-Air includeseverything you need for a live production studio including camera monitoring, program monitoring,graphic keying and recording to disk • Cameras auto sync, so you don't even need expensive genlockfeatured cameras — any HDV camera with HDMI out will do • Mac OS X and Windows Compatible aswell as Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, eyeon Fusionand many more. DirectShow and QuickTime compatible • Instantly switch between HD and SD videostandards including HDTV 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/60, 720p/50, NTSC and PAL

BMD-INTENSITY • Discount Price $237.00

BLACKMAGIC HDMI PCI-CARDLaunch a Broadband Network From Your Cell Phone!

The ultimate field solution for internet! The KR1 Mobile Router allows youto create a wireless broadband network virtually anywhere. It uses 1xEV-DO as its WAN backhaul and functions like an access point supportingmultiple computers and devices with high-speed wireless data services.All you need is a 1xEV-DO card or phone*. The KR1 Mobile Router is es-pecially useful for mobile work groups such as film and video field produc-tion, dispatch teams, consultants, road-warrior sales groups, satelliteoffices, command posts, and more. It can also be used as a reliable alter-native for fixed broadband services in your home. Powered by 12 volt or110volt source.

Note: *1xEV-DO-capable cell phone from Sprint, etc., that can be used asa modem (support tethered data), may be compatible with the KyoceraKR1 Mobile Router. (EV-DO service from Sprint costs about $50.00 permonth with unlimited data).

KR1 • Reg. $249.00 Discount Price $228.99

MOBILE BROADCASTER’S WIRELESS ROUTER

SPEAK EASY 9 VOLT POWERED SPEAKERS

Field Tested… Director Requested!Give this little guy a 9 volt battery and a line level signal and you’re setfor a variety of everyday on-the-set situations, with surprising fidelity. TheSpeak Easy is small enough to be easily hidden. Plant it in an antiqueradio so the actors have something to react to. Plant it in a car during atow scene and the director can talk to the actors. Plant it inside a pianowith a wireless receiver for realistic track playback. Use it on your cart tolisten without headphones. Interfaces with the Remote Audio push-to-talk Boom Box. • XLR input for balanced +4dB signals and RCA input forunbalanced 10dB signals. • Internal Power: 9V battery • External Power:10VDC15VDC on BP-90 type connector (center positive) • 4" x 4-1/2" x6-1/2" • 3 Lbs. • Priced per speaker

REM-SPEAKEASY • Discount Price $199.00

ROLAND CM-30 CUBE MONITOR / MIXER WITH EQTravel-Ready Monitor with 30-Watt Amp,

6.5" Two-Way Speaker and 3-Channel Mixer!The perfect field and playback monitor: • Compact, portable and loud! •Adjust low & high frequencies with onboard EQ • Plenty of inputs for your2-track playback, microphone and more • Ultra-versatile monitor for studio,stage, and more • 6.5" coaxial, 2-way speaker with stereo preamp • 30-watt output • 3 input channels, with one XLR input for mic/line and 2 ad-ditional Aux inputs • Stereo Link function for stereo connection betweentwo units, for a total of up to 8 stereo inputs and 2 mono mic/line inputs •Metal grill cover, corner protectors, and handle grip for easy transport •15" x 9.5" x 15" • 15 Lbs.

ROL-CM30 • Reg. $249.00 Discount Price $175.00

BLUETOOTH WIRELESS ADAPTER FOR RS232 GEAR

Bring Bluetooth Wireless Control to Your RS232 Equipment!Eliminate conventional RS232 cables and communicate with serial de-vices up to 330 feet. Simply plug the wireless adapter into your serialequipment and transfer data to and from Bluetooth-enabled devices. Nosoftware required. Just plug it into your equipment’s DB-9 connectionand enjoy the freedom of wireless Bluetooth technology. Features exter-nal DIP switches allowing you to easily configure the baud rate with thesimple flip of a switch. Fully Bluetooth 1.1 compliant and supports au-thentication and encryption. Also communicates with other Bluetooth-en-abled devices. Requires: • Device with DB-9 connector and compliantwith RS-232 protocol • Includes: Serial Adapter with Bluetooth; Poweradapter; Null modem adapter; Manual

IOG-GBS301 Reg. $99.95 Discount Price $79.00

A Remote Control for your PC!Just plug the infrared receiver into your PC, then relax on the couchand let your Streamzap PC Remote do the work for you! Now you canremotely control all of your favorite multimedia programs, includingWindows Media Player, iTunes, RealPlayer, Winamp, PowerPoint, Music-Match Jukebox, and many others! • System Requirements: • Mi-crosoft Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, XP Media Center, or 2003operating system • Pentium 90 CPU or newer and 32MB of RAM •One (1) available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port • Two (2) AAA batteries (not in-cluded) • 10MB of available disk space

USBIR2 • Reg. $39.99 Discount Price $34.99

STREAMZAP PC REMOTE CONTROLSAMSON Q1U DYNAMIC HANDHELD USB MIC!

World’s First Pro Dynamic USB Handheld Microphone!Dynamic Handheld Microphone with USB interface Plugs directly toany computer with a USB input • High Quality A/D Converter with16-Bit, 48kHz Sampling Rate • Super Cardioid Pickup Pattern Compat-ible with any Computer Based Digital Audio Workstation • Tripod desk stand and carry pouchincluded • Smooth sounding neodymium element, capable of handling high SPL, cleverly in-terfaced to an onboard high quality microphone pre-amp, Analog-to-Digital converter andUSB output • Just plug in the supplied USB cable, launch your DAW and start recording • Ex-tended frequency and fast transient response insures an accurate reproduction with linearcharacteristics from bottom to top • Perfect for recording your music, Podcast or any acousticaudio source on your favorite computer based DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

SAM-Q1U • Reg. $149.99Discount Price $49.00

• Provides essential informa-tion about most wireless net-works, including network ID,signal strength, encryptionstatus and channel • JustPush the Button!

WIFI-1Discount Price $58.99

WIFI-HOT SPOTTER

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A Flexible, Semi-Rigid Wrappable Split Braided Sleeve!F6’s unique split, semi-rigid braided construction makes it the ideal solution forsituations where ease of installation is of primary importance. The lateral splitallows the tube to open up to accommodate a wide variety of bundling re-quirements, and the semi-rigid braid configuration simply closes around the en-tire installation without the need for any additional fasteners (velcro, tape,etc.) The 10 mil PET braid is lightweight, quiet and flexible. The 25% edge over-lap (at nominal diameter) allows coverage around inline plugs, connectors andsplices. F6 will bend to a tight radius without distorting or splitting open and,unlike full rigid tubing, will not impair or affect the flexibility of harnesses.

TECHFLEX F6 SPLIT BRAIDED CABLE SLEEVING

Part # Nom Size Length Color Lbs./100' PriceF6N013BK100 1/8" 100' Black 0.2 $29.00

F6N025BK100 1/4" 100' Black 0.6 $48.00

F6N050BK75 1/2" 75' Black 1.4 $53.00

F6N075BK50 3/4" 50' Black 1.6 $46.00

F6N100BK50 1.0" 50' Black 2.0 $60.00

F6N150BK25 1.5" 25' Black 2.7 $60.00

F6N200BK25 2.0" 25' Black 3.6 $79.99

A cost effective and quick drop solution forthose situations where a full size crossover istoo cumbersome but heavy duty protectionis necessary. Molded from blackpolyurethane and gradually sloped. Ribbedsurface provides sure grip footing and helpschannel water away. Supports the weight ofATA cases, pedestrians, bikes and more. Un-

derside supports second as cable paths. Maximum cable diameter 1.125". 16.75"W x 30"L. Link Tabs Kits in-cluded for connection to additional crossovers for extended coverage and extended period installations. Use heavyduty cable ties for quick linking on short term shoots & productions. Center wide channel is 1”W x 1.125"H. OtherChannels: Two 2.25"W x 0.875"H; Two 1"W x 0.75"H; Two 0.75"W x 0.50"H

CRSX-1 • Discount Price $54.95 • 4+: $46.95 • 10+: $37.99

LOW COST MOLDED CABLE CROSSOVERS

Low Cost…Heavy Duty!

HDMI CABLE TESTERVerifies All Circuits &

Connections of an HDMI Cable!• Ideal for home theater instal-lation • Verifies all circuits andconnections in an HDMI cable• The only product of its kindon the market, the testerallows installers to en-sure that the HDMIcable’s fragile internalcopper wires have notbroken during installa-tion while making tightbends or through less-than “white gloves” han-dling • Designed for easy use, the tester verifies each circuitwithin the cable with LEDs that light to confirm the opera-tional status of nine check points. Verifies each circuit withinthe HDMI cable via 9 LED's • Requires two AA batteries. •0.44 lbs

HDMI-TESTER • Discount Price $99.99

SPEAKER SEEKER WIRE MAP TESTEREasily Locate & I.D. up to 20 Individual Cable Runs!

The Speaker Seeker wiremaps speaker, security/alarm wire and coaxup to 20 individual runs at a time by using 20 wiremap remotes. Eachremote is specially wired with alligator clips to attach to unterminatedpaired cable ends. Results in the LED readout display the unique num-ber of the remote identifier attached to the other end. Includes:TP400 Speaker Seeker; LB32: Push-on F coax connector with alligatorclips, 18inch TP315: Set of 20 (1-20) Speaker Remotes; InstructionManual

TEUM-TP400 • Discount Price $109.95

RUBBER CABLE MATTING

Rolls of Ribbed Rubber Matting toProtect People & Cables!

1/8" STANDARD BLACK CORRUGATED RUB-BER is the economical answer to protect andcover cables in studios, field productions,trade shows, concerts and more. Heavyduty indoor/outdoor slip and stain resistantblack ribbed cable mats help protect your ca-bles and protect people from inconvenience.Outstanding durability. Place them in hightraffic areas. Gaffer tape them down formaximum protection. FEATURES: A durableribbed highly reusable corrugated rubberrunner engineered for maximum service and long wear. Has a smooth-back finish. FUNCTION:Most widely used where floor protection and safety are vitally important. Also can be used forlining toolboxes and shelves. BENEFITS: An all-weather product. Will not curl, shrink, or separate.Cleans easily and quickly, promotes cleanliness. Good abrasion resistance. Sound absorbing. SIZE:24” x 75 yard roll =105 lbs. 36” x 75 yard roll = 155 lbs.

CMAT-25-24 25 Yard Roll x 24"W .......Reg. $272.00 Discount Price $244.99CMAT-25-36 25 Yard Roll x 36"W ......Reg. $384.00 Discount Price $354.99

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No-Mess GafferAdhesive!

Super handy clear double sided aggressive adhesiverubber tape that is removable, positionable and not

messy like butyl tape. Leaves no residue where applied oron hands. Strong enough to hang props, presentations, artwork,window coverings like mini blinds and drapes, keep rugs frommoving and so much more. Old style butyl tape was messy andleft stains. If you are a user of gaffers tape, then you have toown some of this wonder tape as well. Generous roll of 65Feet/19.8 Meters will last and last. Order a bunch !!!JOE-SS1 1" x 65' Clear Butyl.........Discount Price $28.95JOE-SS34 3/4" x 65' Clear Butyl......Discount Price $24.95JOE-SS12 1/2" x 65' Clear Butyl......Discount Price $17.95

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Storage SolutionsMore Video Means More Storage

G-RAID2 – TheSecond Generation isHere! The original G-RAID from G-Techwas revolutionary inits ability to support

professional content creation applications via FireWire. G-RAID fundamentally changed the video storage industry byproviding unprecedented performance, reliability andaffordability in a simple and beautifully designed package.The new G-RAID2 builds on the original G-RAID design byincorporating the latest and greatest disk storage technologycurrently available – 7200 RPM SATA II hard drives each withup to 16MB of cache and the new Oxford 924 bridge chipset.The use of these latest generation components enables G-RAID2 to offer superior performance and reliability fordemanding content creation applications.

Features:• The defacto standard in FireWire storage solutions for

professional content creation applications• Supports multi-stream DV, HDV, DVCPro HD &

uncompressed SD workflows• Hardware RAID 0 - Utilizes the latest generation

Oxford 924 chipset• Triple-Interface - FireWire 400, FireWire 800 and USB

2.0 ports

GRAID2-500 . . . . . . . 500GB • Discount Price $499.00GRAID2-1000 . . . . . . 1000GB • Discount Price $999.00

G-DRIVE Q storagesolutions offer theultimate in flexibility byproviding users withFireWire 400, FireWire800, USB 2.0 and

eSATA ports all in a single unit. G-DRIVE Q is the perfect high-performance solution for storage intensive applicationsincluding audio/video editing, digital photography, MP3libraries and high-speed data back up. G-DRIVE Q offers the best performance of any single diskexternal storage solution currently available... data transferrates up to 85 MB/second!

Features:•External disk storage solutions for Macs and PCs•FireWire 400 & 800•"Fan-less" design with silent cooling technology•Storage capacities up to 500 GB•Compact and sturdy aluminum enclosure•Featuring high-performance Hitachi 7200 RPM drives with 8MB cache

•Kensington security lock compatible•Standard 2-year factory warranty•Mac OS 9, OS X and Windows 2000/XP compatible

GDRIVEQ160 . . . . . . 160GB • Discount Price $219.00GDRIVEQ250 . . . . . . 250GB • Discount Price $269.00GDRIVEQ500 . . . . . . 500GB • Discount Price $559.00

Designed from the ground upfor creative professionals, G-RAID Pro offers high-speedFireWire 800 connectivity andfail-safe RAID 3 operation. G-RAID Pro's provide full-timedata protection of your

valuable content and is ideally suited for deployment in tocreative environments including audio & video editing, motiongraphics and digital photography.

Features:• Designed for professional content creationapplications• Hardware RAID 0• FireWire 800 and 400 ports• Integrated cooling fan for long life and reliableoperation• Supports multi-stream video playback with real-timeeffects on Final Cut Pro HD, Premiere Pro and others• Storage capacities up to 1000 GB!• Standard 2 Year Factory Warranty• Unique industrial design, compact aluminumenclosure• Featuring high-performance Hitachi 7200 RPM drivesw/8MB cache• Mac OS 9, OS X and Windows 2000/XP compatible

GRAIDPRO-800 . . 800GB • Discount Price $1499.00GRAIDPRO-1250 . 1250GB • Discount Price $1699.00GRAIDPRO-2500 . 2500GB • Discount Price $2795.00

GEFEN HDMI SCALER / SWITCHER COMBO

Scale and Switch Component with Stereo Audio and/or HDMI to Your HDMI Display!• Upscale analog component to 1080p and switch both component and HDMI • 4x1 switching with two standard definition component and two HDMI inputs• Switch anything from set-top boxes, DVD players or even the next generation of gaming consoles • Supports two component sources with analog audioand two HDMI sources with digital audio • Analog audio from the component input is digitized and outputted to the HDMI connection in addition to itsdigital audio outputs • The HDMI inputs also have separate digital audio inputs (Toslink & SPDIF), so you can use DVI sources (via an HDMI to DVI adapter)and separate digital audio and the unit will embed the digital audio into the HDMI output • Automatic 3:2 pull-down & 2:2 pull-down detection and recovery• DVI/HDCP/HDMI compliant input: Operates up to 165Mhz (Up to UXGA @60Hz) • Supports digital HD output up to 1080p • Integrated 8-bit triple-ADC/PLL • Includes: 6 ft HDMI cable, 5V Power Supply, and IR Remote control • 6.875"W x 2.125"H x 6.875"D

GEF-EXTHOMETS • Reg. $449.00 Discount Price $409.00

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PLEXTOR CONVERTX MPEG / DIVX ENCODER

Perfect for Podcasting! Convert Your Analog Video To Internet Ready Footage!Plextor's ConvertX PX-M402U is the ultimatesolution for encoding video into the DivX,MPEG-4, MPEG-1/Video CD and MPEG-2/DVD formats. The PX-M402U capturesvideo from Camcorders, TVs, VCRs and DVDplayers and automatically converts the videowith its built-in DivX Certified hardwareencoder. The PX-M402U's multi-formatencoder chip allows you to capture videostraight from your video source and

automatically convert it while you are capturing your video. Using a hardware encoder can savehours of time since it encodes video into the chosen format while you are capturing the video andprovides excellent video quality.

PX-M402U • Discount Price $159.95

XLR & 1/4" TO USB POWERED LIGHTSNAKE CABLES

Directly Connects Your XLR or 1/4" AudioDevices to Your PC's USB Port!

• No need for a sound card • Embedded A/Dchip technology with audio signal boost elimi-nates the need for additional signal conversiondevices • "Live when Lit" technology cable endslight up indicating when sound is being transmitted • 10 foot heavy-duty shieldedcable • 1/4" cable includes Mini Adapter and 1/4" Male to Dual 1/4" FemaleSplitter • USB 2.0 Full Speed

USB-14-10 • USB to 1/4" • Discount Price $39.99USB-XLR-10 • USB to XLR • Discount Price $49.99

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NEUTRIK RIGHT ANGLE X-SERIES 1/4" PLUGSThe X series heavy duty professional right angle phone plug improves on the design of the existing Cseries by offering the thinnest available A-gauge 1/4" plug on the market with unique Neutrik chucktype strain relief The slimline shell with a width of 14.5 mm meets the most recent requirements forhighest density jackfields (15.88mm jack pitch). The precise machined one-piece tip contact without rivetsmakes it unique and avoids hook up in a socket or break off the tip. The X Series serves all applicationssuch as guitar applications, audio cables, snakes, speakers, amplifiers and mixing desks.

NP2RX Mono, Right Angle nickel contacts, silver shell .....Discount Price $3.79NP2RX-BAG Mono, Right Angle nickel contacts, black shell.....Discount Price $4.15NP2RX-B Mono, Right Angle gold contacts, black shell .......Discount Price $3.95NP3RX Stereo, Right Angle, nickel contacts, silver shell...Discount Price $5.15NP3RX-BAG Stereo, Right Angle nickel contacts, black shell ...Discount Price $5.29NP3RX-B Stereo, Right Angle gold contacts, black shell .....Discount Price $5.75

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RACKMOUNT TRIPLE FAN

Low Cost Rack Cooling!A rack mountable ventilationsystem that incorporates 3individual fans in a 3-rackspace (5.25") housing. Each fan has operates at 2300 RPM,has its own power cord and is reversible to provide exhaustor intake. Very low amount of noise • Black powder coat fin-ish • 110/120VAC AC input • Rated power: 17W • Powercord length: 3' • 4.85 Lbs. • 19"W x 5.25"H x 3.8"D

CT-FANRK • Reg. $74.95 Discount Price $69.99

LOW COST 6-PIN FIREWIRE PATCH BAYS

Made with High Quality Neutrik Connectors!Consolidate all your FireWire/iLink output and input devicestogether. Just plug in your FireWire devices, and then yourhost, HDTV, Mac System or PC with FireWire. You are then able to connect them at youreasiest convenience. Neutrik Feed-Thru connectors (crossover wired). 1394PATCH-8 8-Ports, 1RU, Silver / Nickel Connectors ................Discount Price $139.951394PATCH-8-B 8-Ports, 1RU, Black & Gold Connectors .................Discount Price $199.951394PATCH-16 16-Ports, 2RU, Silver / Nickel Connectors ..............Discount Price $199.951394PATCH-16-B 16-Ports, 2RU, Black & Gold Connectors ...............Discount Price $299.95

Removes Equipment Heat Right at the Source!COMPONENT COOLER removes heat right at the source by positioning the Component Cooler on the top vents of cable and satellite boxes and other equipmentthat produces large amounts of heat. Extends equipment life: cools satellite/cable boxes, receivers and other hot-running equipment • Removes heat from topvents of component • Optimized for components on open shelving • Available as set of three to cool an entire system • Quiet fan performs at 19 dB • Lowprofile design fits between stacked components • Fan activates automatically at 90°F, turns off at 88°F

COMP-COOL COMPONENT COOLING FANS

Model # Description Noise @ 1 Meter Air Flow Power Discount Price

COMP-COOL Single fan, low-profile component cooler 19 dB 8 CFM 7.5VDC @ 70mA $58.50

COMP-COOL-3 Set of 3 (Daisy-chained) low-profile component coolers 24 dB 8 CFM (per fan) 7.5VDC @ 210mA $157.50

COMP-COOL-E Additional component cooler, connects to COMP-COOL-3 19 dB 8 CFM 7.5VDC @ 70mA $49.50

Coolness!

Power Tower PlusDesktop AV Pull-Up

Pulls-Up When Needed… Hides Neatly UnderDesktop Surface when Not in Use!

The Power Tower Plus is a cylindrical pull-up systemwith AC, RJ45, USB, VGA & Mini Stereo Audio connec-tions for use in a flash. Constructed black anodizedaluminum and rugged black ABS plastic. It’s the idealway to finish your AV installation providing maximumconnectivity in the smallest possible footprint.

A conference table is often a central element of many AV presentationsystems. The challenge facing system designers is to provide inputs intabletops for computer video, audio, network, and power in the mostunobtrusive fashion possible. Multiple connecting cables often needto be managed above and beneath table surfaces. Once installed,simply press the rocking cover, pull up the assembly to expose theconnection panel, connect your cable(s), and push the assembly backdown so that it is out of the way. The rocking cover will tilt to providean exit path for the connected cables. The assembly provides one inputsocket of each: AC power, 15-pin HD female, 3.5mm stereo audio fe-male, RJ-45 female, USB A female. On the underside are 3 meter (10ft) long cables corresponding to each input as follows: AC plug, 15-pinHD male, 3.5mm stereo male, RJ-45 male, and USB A male.

KR-TCPTP01B • Reg. $550.00 Discount Price $440.00

• Table Cut Diamter: 4"• Unit Height: 13.5"• Assembly Height (above table sur-

face): 10.4"• Max Table Thicknes: 2.25"• Cable Length: 10 feet from termina-

tion at bottom of tower assembly tocable plug ends

NUMARK RACK MOUNT CD PLAYER WITH MP3 PLAYBACK

Designed for a variety of applications, the MP102 CD player is a rack mountable solution to a wide variety of music playback requirements. The MP102 playsstandard audio CDs and MP3 CDs, provides buffered Anti-Shock memory protection, delivers seamless looping for both CD audio and MP3 files, pitch controlwith a pitch bend wheel, stereo RCA, digital and balanced outputs. The unit features a large, backlit LCD, supports true continuous playback, is track sequenceprogrammable, and supports both folders and ID3 tags for easy identification of materials.

NUM-MP102 • Reg. $399.00 Discount Price $199.00

Home Theater Multimedia Wall PlateMarkertek combines the multimedia experience of your Cable or Satellite, DVD and Computer with your LCD or Plasma HDTV set. We’ve thought of everything,even a “future proof” CAT5 connection for IPTV. Standard with HDMI, DVI, SPDIF, Component, Composite, S-Video, CAT5, L-R RCA Audio and RF. Need to connectyour computer to your DVD recorder’s FireWire input? We’ve got that too! 4-Gang rugged black anodized plate. Stainless, Brass or Ivory availalbe, call or emailfor a quick quote.

WPBA-4001 • Discount Price $199.95

THE HANDY MELON LIGHT

That’s Using Your Melon!Some of our pro clientsreport that our superbright and low-cost LEDMelon Light is fabulouswhen affixed to a fishpolefor an instant, in-the-field

overhead light source for video. It’s killer bright.While we don’t have a fancy mount for this - a littleTecNec gaffers tape does the trick!

MELON-H22 • Discount Price $19.99

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