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Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, post-production, and new media industries, today announced that Media 100 version 12.0 is now shipping. The new release adds support for progressive frame formats including realtime SD cross convert from 4:3 to 16:9 (Media 100 HD Suite), a new time code burn-in feature for all models, and deeper integration with the Boris FX product line. With version 12.0, Media 100 Editors can edit in almost any format with greater control over effect compositions including professional color correction techniques with support for 16 bit color. The Media 100 version 12.0 release can be seen at IBC 2007 on stand 7.830.

” Our engineering team has done a phenomenal job of evolving the Media 100 product family. Version 12.0 adopts emerging technologies and fully integrates with industry-standard applications and devices making Media 100 most versatile editor on the market today. With version 12.0, Media 100 customers can edit in virtually any format creating professional effects right from the Media 100 timeline. A tremendous return on investment for the thousands of Media 100 editors who receive the new release via their Media 100 Platinum Software Contract,” comments David Colantuoni, director of product management, Media 100.

Media 100 Version 12.0 Feature Highlights

• Progressive Frame Support; Media 100 HD Suite and Media 100 HDe will support: 480p, 720p 23.98 (HD Suite Only), 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60, 1080 PsF* 23.98, 1080 PsF 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, and 1080p 30. All progressive formats playback in realtime without rendering.

•Boris FX Integration; Clip effects and transitions can be applied and saved as favorites within Media100 interface. Effects can be processed in 16 bit per channel color space for maximum quality and color accuracy.

•Intel-Mac Acceleration for Effects Creation; Boris FX plug-ins take advantage of the latest Mac-Intel processors to render and optimum speeds.

Pricing and Availability

Media 100 12.0 is available today through Media 100 and the Media 100 channel. Customers holding valid Media 100 Platinum Software Agreements receive version 12.0 free of charge. Media 100 HD Suite, Media 100 HDe, and Media 100 SDe customers can purchase the Media 100 Platinum Software Agreement for $695.00 USD.

Media 100 Producer and Media 100 Producer Suite customers can upgrade to version 12.0 for 295.00 USD.

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Neumann U87 Annivesary Edition Shipping

It is not only a number, it’s a legend! The U 87, the world’s most commonly used large diaphragm microphone celebrates its 40th anniversary! In honor of this milestone, we are proud to announce the launch of the U 87 Anniversary Set. The set is a collectors item and a must-have for all true Neumann fans! The Anniversary Set features the legendary U 87 microphone in a special polished nickel finish and is accompanied by the unique and exclusively designed PS 87 popscreen and EA 87 elastic suspension. The set comes in an elegant vintage-style case with fine embroidery and leather details. Each U 87 Anniversary
Set is delivered with a signed, framed certificate of authenticity including the individual microphone serial number. The set even includes a dust cover with the 40th Anniversary logo and a pair of white gloves. The set will only be available for the next 12 months so order now to secure your inventory of U 87 Anniversary edition.
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Apple Announces New iPod Touch

NEW YORK Apple Inc.'s iPod Touch, which uses the iPhone's touchscreen capability, was the centerpiece of the company's revamped iPod lineup unveiled on Wednesday.

The iPod risked falling under the shadow of the iPhone - Apple's combination cell phone/iPod that has captured the industry buzz for most of the year. When the iPhone was released, Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said the much ballyhooed device was "the best iPod ever." As such, investors were looking for an iPod with comparable capabilities.

Jobs answered it with the iPod Touch, which shares the same touchscreen technology that was the trademark of the iPhone. The device also features the ability to connect to Wi-Fi Internet hotspots and a full Internet browser.

The device will sell for $299 for the 8-gigabit version, and $399 for a 16- gigabit version.

To complement the new device, Apple unveiled an iTunes Wi-Fi music store. Customers can preview and purchase the song over the Web using a Wi-Fi connection to their iPod Touch.

Jobs also unveiled a new version of the Nano, which Jobs said was the most popular music player in history. The new Nano is wider to accommodate a 2-inch video screen and metal design. A four-gigabit Nano is $149, while the eight- gigabit version is $199.

The video iPod has been renamed iPod Classic and will come with double the memory. The low-end Shuffle product, meanwhile, will come with additional colors.

The latest batch of iPods met the usual fanfare and buzz surrounding an Apple product, and to the expected "oohs" and "ahhs" from the Apple faithful.

Apple also unveiled tweaks to its popular iTunes digital music store. Customers pay 99 cents for a song from iTunes, and will be able to create a custom 30-second ringtone clip for their iPhone for an additional 99 cents. The feature will launch next week.

Apple's iTunes features 6 million songs. The service is the nation's No. 3 music retailer behind Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) and Best Buy Co. (BBY).

The iPod update is the first in about two years and comes about two months after Apple introduced a newer lineup of iMacs, the desktop computers that occupy another important part of Apple's product lineup.

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