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Miranda adds Dolby E/AC-3 encoding/decoding to Imagestore 750 master control switching and branding graphics processor (21/2/2008)

Miranda Technologies will be launching new HD audio capabilities for its Imagestore 750 master control switching and branding graphics processor at NAB, including Dolby E/AC-3 encoding/decoding.

Traditionally, it has been expensive and complex to encode and decode Dolby E and AC-3 audio in master control but this processing will be performed more simply and cost-effectively within the Imagestore 750.

The Imagestore 750's integral audio mixer provides advanced audio processing with 16 audio channels, de-embedded from each of four video inputs, together with up to 32 channels of AES. The audio channels can be mixed, shuffled and modified before being embedded into the video output, or being made available as discrete AES.

The Imagestore 750 is designed for the playout of sophisticated channel branding graphics, and can offer dual DVEs, automated character generation, EAS support, clock insertion, and four independent keyers for insertion of internally stored graphics or external signals.

An optional co-processor, the Intuition XG, extends the Imagestore 750's HD/SD graphics capabilities to allow the playout of highly complex multi-level, data-driven character generation, along with multi-level animation and clip playback.

The Imagestore 750 integrates with Miranda's Xmedia Suite template-based graphics workflow tools to provide highly productive graphics authoring, media management, data-interfacing and automated playout.

Imagestore 750 can be controlled by the multi-channel PresStation remote control panel, or by the Xpanel 'soft' control panel. Xpanel provides highly intuitive operation and precision control over on-air graphics across multiple devices and channels. Operators are able to control the output on multiple HD/SD channels simultaneously, while sending live data updates to each channel in real-time.

The Imagestore 750 offers easy selection between SD and HD at 1080i or 720p, at 50Hz or 59.94Hz. The processor also features independent preview, clean feed and auxiliary outputs. Automation control is provided by Serial and Ethernet interfaces, using the widely supported Oxtel protocol.

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