By Full Compass LiveThe National Association of Broadcasters (NABDefinition:
NAB (National Association of Broadcasters): Professional organization that sets standards for, and represents, the broadcast industry.) conference/trade show has become one of the elite shows with the ability to surprise us with new gear, trends and news coming out of it every year.
NAB begins today in Las Vegas and we have a lot to cover in the next four days for those of you, like us, who are major tech-heads! Here's what we're following:
Panasonic - 4KDefinition:
3840x2160-pixel video resolution. This is also often called Ultra HD or UHD. Also resolution of 4096x2160, which is popular in the film industry. is THE thing and we will be talking about that and maybe get our hands on the VeriCam LT.
Canon - new gear announced, including the ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose Camera. We'll have a look at that and the new evolution to Canon's EF lens, the Compact-Servo 18-80MM T4.4 #beautiful
Sound Devices - the trends of accessorizing portable mixer/recorder with the SL-6 wireless system and the CL-12 linear faderDefinition:
An audio control, rotary or linear, to control volume level. controllerDefinition:
1. A MIDI device (keyboard, guitar with appropriate interface, etc.) that alters parameters in a synthesizer or other MIDI sound generator. 2. A device (e.g., modulation wheel, pitch bender, ribbon controller, etc.) that varies some specific parameter in a synthesizer or other MIDI sound generator.. What this means for production moving forward?
Sennheiser - we are taking another and closer look at the AVX line and discus how they've thought through the wireless spectrum issues still plaguing the industry.
We'll have photos, videos and news headed your way beginning today from Vegas and it'll all be here on Full Compass Live.