TVideo producers in educational, worship, security, corporate, small studios and clubs/pubs can now use a high quality, rugged, low cost, analog video switcher.

SE-500 features include: 4 video inputs (each one is S-Video or Composite), 1 AUX audio and 2 microphone inputs, Chroma adjustment, Digital video transitions including Split, Wipe, Fade, Dissolve and Picture-In-Picture and RS-232 control.

The SE-500 is an ultimate price/performance device where full resolution 4:2:2 video technology guarantees affordable productions with high quality.

One unique feature is the smart Quad Split Preview that includes red, yellow and green markers to indicate the program, preview and other sources as well as an indication of the next selected effect. And, there is also a button that will cause the preview display to show the next selected effect. This means the operator can use one monitor to observe all four video inputs, and verify the next selected video effect before it is broadcast live.

• Built-in Four Channel Frame Synchronizer (TBCs) - No genlock required.
  
• Video Bandwidth S (Y/C) 5.0MHz Composite 4.5MHz
  
• Audio Bandwidth 20 to 20KHz +/- 3dB
  
• Signal/Noise Ratio: Video 50dB Audio 65dB
  
• DG Amplitude tolerance < +/- 3%
  
• DP (Phase tolerance) < 3°
  
• Audio THD < 0.1%
  

(pictured with TLM404 LCD monitors & rack)

Producers can now shoot, mix and edit their video, all within the DV25 format while controlling the SE-800's dissolve, chroma key and more than 50 built-in effects with its full-size keypad. The full size control panel includes 30 preprogrammed keys that let you playback the preprogrammed functions instantly by pressing a signal key.

• Video Inputs: Each input can select any source DV, (DV-25), Component (Y.U.V.), S-Video S(Y/C), or Composite Video.
  
• Video Outputs: DV (DV-25), Component (Y.U.V.), S-Video S(Y/C), Composite and SDI.
  
• Audio Inputs: Video Source A to D, Music, AUX, Microphone Stereo Audio Input.
  
• Audio Outputs: 2 Main outputs and earphone output with volume control.
  
• Color Processor including R.G.B. Correction can be stored with different settings upon each video input.
  
• Three Channel Stereo Mixer with stero microphone and earphone connections.
  
• More than 50 Digital Effects including A/B Roll, A/B Dissolve, Chroma Key, Mosaic, PiP, Strobe, Fade, Wipe and more...
  
• 30 Programmable playback function keys, store and save your transitions (wipe, fade, zoom, and many more effects with parameters). Playback instantly by pressing a single key.
  
• Dual Channel TBC Time Base Corrector
  
• 4:2:2 Full Frame Synchronizers 3.5MHz for Component (Y.U.V.), S-Video S(Y/C), and Composite inputs and outputs.
  
• SDI port provides a digital Y.U.V. in/out connecting to a SDI character generator.

Converts SDI Video and AES/EBU Audio to and from FireWire DV

A fantastic new standards convertor from Datavideo! The Datavideo DAC-5 converts SDI video and AES/EBU audio to and from Firewire DV audio/video. It also offers analog video and audio outputs for monitoring purposes and features as standard Blackburst out, which allows you to lock Betacam SP decks off the convertor. PAL or NTSC selectable, MAC and PC compatible and runs off a 12 volt source. Use the DAC-5 in the field, live/host broadcasts, OB van, or for post-production into your NLE.