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BLUESHAPE - Shaping of power
demands, Wi-Fi and small
compatible DVPACK for
KOMODO
O

ver the last 20 years, BLUESHAPE
committed itself to consistently
launching exciting and innovative
power products for the cine and
broadcasting industry. The original
V-lock battery range has evolved into
the super robust 'GRANITE' line. Over
the years, this line saw improvements
in its external housing and internal

design, making the products more
durable, even for the demanding
handling resulting from rental usage.
BLUESHAPE also introduced 'GRANITE
TWO,' which featured a built-in Wi-Fi
transmission. This innovation enables
the production crew to monitor
one or several battery parameters
through an App on their IOS and
Android mobile devices. Needless to
say, the regular features for which
BLUESHAPE batteries are renowned,
such as superior capacity,
higher draw, safety, and
reliability, are still present
and enhanced.
BLUESHAPE is always
at the forefront where
battery
safety
is
concerned. The batteries
are not only very safe
during usage, but also
during air transportation

BLUESHAPE innovative power

whereby BLUESHAPE batteries have
contact covers for further protection.
BLUESHAPE offers three custom aircargo transportation cases, each able
to carry up to five batteries. The three
case models are IATA certified by
an international body and approved
to carry all BLUESHAPE Lithium-ion
battery models, even if higher than
160 Wh. BLUESHAPE has made air
transportation of batteries easier and
safer.

BOOST YOUR
VISION!
O

ur product line-up is not limited
to VLOCK and 3STUD batteries;
the small DV Battery Packs and
Chargers are the latest introduction by
BLUESHAPE.
The design of the new BLUESHAPE
DV Battery Packs maintain the
same quality level of the VLOCK and
3STUD packs. BLUESHAPE products
will now be satisfying the market of
DV camera users. The compatibility
range is extensive, covering brands
such as Canon, Panasonic, Sony, JVC,
Blackmagic, and the newly launched
RED KOMODO. The BLUESHAPE DV
battery pack, is fully compatible with
the camera data communication of the
RED KOMODO.
All BLUESHAPE DV Battery Packs
are light and powerful with the
maximum possible cell energy density
technology.
They feature a 4 LEDs gas gauge
and have embedded powering slots
to satisfy and power external devices
commonly used among the DV
Cameras users, such as D-Tap and USB
outputs.

Studio Technologies Announcer's Consoles
S

tudio Technologies has launched a
new series of Announcer's Consoles
with Dante Audio-over-IP connectivity,
superior audio quality, and a flexible
set of features that supports a wide
range of live commentary and related
applications.
The new line of Announcers Consoles
includes three products - the Model
232, Model 234, and Model 236. All
feature a 'pro quality' microphone
input circuit, Dante and analogue
output channels, plus two, four, or six
talkback inputs and outputs.
"We designed these units such
that they can be used as part of
just about any on-air or live-event
commentary
application,"
said
Gordon Kapes, President of Studio
Technologies. "In addition to their
terrific sonic performance, we builtin an incredible number of options
that let their performance be easily
optimised. We've also included some
unique, specialised features so they
will work very well in REMI/At-home
applications."
The
unit's
high-performance
microphone preamplifier features

Announcers Consoles - Model 232,
Model 234, and Model 236

selectable gain over a range of 20- to
65-dB with available P48 phantom
power. For flexibility, an external
source of audio, arriving by way of a
Dante receiver (input) channel, can be
used instead of the microphone input.
This allows devices, such as wireless
microphones, to be directly supported.
A Dante transmitter (output) channel
is provided as the main or "on-air"
output. In addition, an analogue
microphone-level output is available
to allow the unit to be integrated with
analogue inputs on audio consoles or
remote I/O interfaces.
A stereo headphone output and
associated rotary controls allows
a user to create their own monitor

mix. Each unit provides two Dante
receiver (input) channels, typically
used for their programme or talent
cue (IFB) input sources. In addition,
each talkback channel has a Dante
receiver (input) channel associated
with it. This allows a Model 236 user
to create an individual headphone mix
from up eight audio inputs channels. In
addition, a sidetone function provides
the user with a microphone confidence
signal.
Dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
provide support for redundant Dante
operation. Power can be provided
by Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) or an
external source of 12 volts DC. Two
spare connector locations are available

on the back panel, allowing installerimplemented options to be created.
By simply adding an XLR connector the
unit's remote-control inputs and lowvoltage DC tally output can be utilised.
The
Studio
Technologies'
STcontroller software application is
used to configure the capabilities of
the Model 232, Model 234, and Model
236.
A special feature allows a talent
cue (IFB) audio channel to be created
within the unit.
This capability, for use by the
associated announcer or commentator
in a REMI or At-home environment,
would typically be created at a central
broadcast facility.
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