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Focus Enhancements Introduces MCSDI-1 Camera-Mountable HD-SDI Signal Converter (26/9/2007)

MCSDI-1 Portable Media Converter converts SD or HD Analog Component HDMI signals to SDI for cost-effective live video production

Focus Enhancements Inc (NASDAQ: FCSE), a worldwide leader in media management and Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless technology, introduced the MCSDI-1 Portable Media Converter at IBC 2007 (stand 9.441) at the Amsterdam RAI. The MCSDI-1 is a cost-effective solution for professionals who need to source professional HD-SDI equipment from camcorders featuring an HDMI uncompressed output. The MCSDI-1, along with Focus' industry-leading HD workflow, will be on display at IBC from September 7-11.

The MCSDI-1 converts HD analog, SD analog, or digital HDMI input signals to HD-SDI or SD-SDI output Ñ all in a portable package that can be easily mounted on the bottom of a camcorder for handheld or tripod use. Fully digital and uncompressed, SDI has become the production format for high end broadcast and live video productions. By converting a signal to HD-SDI or SD-SDI, the MCSDI-1 converter delivers the highest quality video available from a camcorder Ñ making it the ideal solution for live video productions.

"The MCSDI-1 lowers the costs of live video production, by providing a high quality HDMI-to-HD-SDI conversion," said Robert Caldeira, senior product manager for Focus Enhancements. "MCSDI-1 converters combined with a Focus HX series HD Switcher provides unprecedented price performance for multi-camera productions."

Additional MCSDI-1 features include:

á 2-channel embedded digital audio á Auto-sensing of signal inputs á Video mute color bar output for equipment setup á User-selectable audio levels á NTSC/PAL á DC power input (as low as 7.2VDC).

The MCSDI-1 is expected to be available in mid-September through authorized Focus Enhancements dealers at a US MSRP of $699.

www.focusinfo.com

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