Cobalt Digital Inc. - News

TV Technology User Report: Clark Media at World Series

2010-02-03T00:00:00Z

By Gary Snyder, Clark Media

"We recently provided one of our high-definition multicamera packages to the MLB Network for the World Series games at Yankee Stadium. Our main system cube provided routing and fiber delivery of all of their signals back to the MLB Network's New Jersey location. Space was at a premium and it was a real advantage to be able to pack 80 HD-SDI 1x4 DA's into 8 RU.

As can be imagined, reliability was a major consideration on this job, as no second takes were possible, and our Cobalt Digital products were their usual rock steady selves, never missing a beat."

Read the full article (pdf).

TV Technology Review: openGear™

2010-01-04T00:00:00Z

"What better products to test drive at a modern HD broadcast facility than an audio embedder/de-embedder with delay (9305), an HD color corrector (9084) and an up/down/cross converter (9061). This cornucopia of Cobalt Digital's product line represents but a small sample of their offerings."

TV Technology User Report: NEP at the Daily Show

2010-01-04T00:00:00Z

"One of the more recent challenges we faced was a fast-track program for upgrading two studios to high-definition operations in connection with the production of the Colbert Report and the Daily Show. Both shows had to stay in production in SD during the HD upgrade."

Cobalt Releases OPT-SW-LM Audio Loudness Meter

2009-12-07T00:00:00Z

With disgruntled viewers at home and in Congress, the pressure is rising for broadcasters to resolve inconsistent audio loudness and meet ATSC A/85 standards. Step one of the solution is clear: stations need accurate, intelligent measurement of loudness levels.

To meet this need, Cobalt Digital Inc. has developed the Audio Loudness Meter (OPT-SW-LM), providing broadcasters with a flexible solution for ingest or on-air loudness metering and assessment.

Cobalt Gear in Use at APEC Singapore

2009-11-20T00:00:00Z

Cobalt Digital Inc. is joining up with MediaCorp at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) 2009 conference in Singapore. As Host Broadcaster of the event, MediaCorp will build the International Broadcast Centre, which will include the operation of broadcast quality cameras, a live video and audio feed distribution system, and master control room.

Cobalt and Linear Acoustic Team Up for Loudness Processing

2009-09-10T00:00:00Z

The OPT-SW-LP option from Cobalt provides convenient, high-quality ‘loudness processing’ for a range of 9000 series COMPASS™ cards.

Today’s broadcasters work with content from a wide variation of sources and other stations, requiring the ability to manage differences in loudness from program to program. Cobalt Digital and Linear Acoustic® have teamed up to provide a solution to be made available within a number of Cobalt’s 9000 series COMPASS™ cards for the openGear™ format.

New Products from Cobalt at IBC

2009-09-09T00:00:00Z

IBC 2009 Press Kit (zip)

Cobalt Digital Inc. is excited to introduce the latest additions to the COMPASS™ line of 9000 series signal processing solutions for openGear™ at the 2009 IBC show in Amsterdam, September 11-15 (Cobalt Stand 8.A94).

NEP Studios Selects Cobalt 9000 Series

2009-09-03T00:00:00Z

NEP Broadcasting has selected the Cobalt family of modular equipment for the complex signal processing and conversion needs of two New York shows.

“We are frame syncing, color correcting, embedding and de-embedding dozens of signals throughout the plant. By using Cobalt products with the DashBoard™ control and monitoring software and OGCP-9000 remote control panels, we achieved one of the holy grails of system design: all video and audio processing under a common control scheme. The OGCP-9000 control panels are at key quality control points along the production work flow.

Saddleback Church Converts with Cobalt

2009-05-01T00:00:00Z

TV Technology User Report

By Dirk Carlson, Senior Online Editor, CCI Digital

[...] "We began the task of system design and equipment identification early in 2008. Gear selection was based in large part on reliability and manufacturer support and service. We also looked carefully at signal flexibility, ease of use, and IP connectivity. TV Magic suggested the Cobalt Digital 9000 series of converters and other terminal equipment as meeting all of these requirements and more.

Cobalt Digital and Linear Acoustic Team Up to Ease Delivery of 5.1 Surround Sound

2009-04-10T00:00:00Z

As the current economic climate forces broadcasters to work under the constraints of ever-shrinking budgets, engineers and executives are demanding audio processing systems that feature more robust functionality in preparing legacy media assets for 5.1 delivery. Linear Acoustic and Cobalt Digital Inc. have teamed up to meet this need, uniting their advanced audio solutions by incorporating Linear Acoustic upMAX™ surround sound upmixing technology into Cobalt’s 9305 embedded audio delay processor.

New "Audio Wizard" Provides Magic at SPEED™ Facility

2009-03-24T00:00:00Z

Among the challenges at the new FOX-owned SPEED™ facility in Charlotte, NC, was the significant quantity of varying input sources to be received and processed. The engineering magicians at Cobalt Digital Inc. developed the “Audio Wizard” to provide quick access to set the pre-existing controls in the most appropriate way for the operators at SPEED.

Ryder Cup a Swinging Success for NEP & Cobalt Digital

2009-01-15T00:00:00Z

Behind the scenes at the 37th annual Ryder Cup at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, KY, a full array of over 350 Cobalt Digital terminal products helped NEP capture the action.

Featuring the award-winning openGear™ platform, Cobalt equipment used by NEP included 9821 downconverting distribution amplifiers, 9061/9062 up/down/cross converters, 9084 color correctors, and 9081/9083 audio muxes and demuxes.

OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel Wins TVT Europe STAR at IBC 2008

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

Cobalt Digital Inc. was recently awarded a TV Technology Europe STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) during the IBC 2008 show, in recognition of the new OGCP-9000 remote control panel. Designed to control and configure Cobalt’s 9000 series of cards for the openGear frame, the OGCP-9000 is a major enhancement to the extensive openGear line of terminal equipment.

Cobalt to Display Remote Control Panels at IBC 2008 (Stand 10.A24)

2008-09-10T00:00:00Z

Cobalt Digital announced today the release of the new OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel. The control panel will be available for demonstration during the IBC 2008 show in Amsterdam (Stand 10.A24).

Cobalt Digital Announces Vice President Promotions

2008-08-05T00:00:00Z

Cobalt Digital Inc. is pleased to announce the promotions of two Cobalt directors to the positions of Vice-President. The company has named Kevin Moore as the new Vice President of Engineering, and Chris Shaw as the new Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

TV Technology User Report: 9061/9062 Up/Down/Cross Converters with Frame Sync for openGear™

2008-05-05T06:40:00Z

"We looked at feature sets, cost and performance when deciding which items to purchase for our latest Sure Shot Transmissions HD truck, the "Natalie Michelle," and decided on Cobalt Digital 9061 and 9062 up/down/cross converters and Cobalt's 9821 downconverter unit," writes Kory Loy, production truck engineer at Sure Shot Transmissions

Cobalt Digital to Launch New 9084 Color Corrector at NAB 2008

2008-04-08T10:47:00Z

Cobalt Digital is pleased to announce the release of the new 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector. Designed for installation into the flexible openGear™ frame, the 9084 will be available for demonstration during the NAB 2008 show in Las Vegas (Coba

NEP Features Cobalt 9000 Series in WWE HD Mobile Production Truck

2008-02-27T08:00:00Z

NEP has selected Cobalt Digital equipment, including the 9062, and award-winning 9035 and 8090, for the new WWE mobile production vehicle for conversion and distribution of signals.

9061/9062 Converters Chosen for New Sure Shot Transmissions HD Truck

2008-01-28T00:00:00Z

Cobalt Digital is pleased to announce that Sure Shot Transmissions has selected the COMPASS™ 9061 and 9062 up/down/cross conversion cards for use in their new forty foot straight, eight camera HD production truck.

TV Technology Review: 9821 HD/SD Downconverter with SD Pass Through and Analog Outputs

2008-01-08T08:21:00Z

"Cobalt Digital's 9821 downconverter is a very flexible and high performing addition to their series of openGear™ based tools [...] the 9821 produces excellent, artifact-free output, no matter the configuration or conversion specified, at a very reasonable price point."

Cobalt Announces New 8000 Series Pricing

2008-01-02T07:42:01Z

Effective January 1, 2008, Cobalt Digital Inc. will feature new list pricing on its HD Stand Alone Up/Down/Cross Conversion Products (models 8021, 8022, 8024).

9061 Wins TV Technology STAR at IBC

2007-09-14T17:12:00Z

In recognition of the first-class engineering and innovative design of the 9061 COMPASS™ card, Cobalt Digital was awarded a coveted TV Technology STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) during IBC 2007.

Cobalt To No Longer Ship Model 4010

2007-09-12T07:31:00Z

As of September 10, 2007, Cobalt Digital Inc. will no longer be shipping model 4010. The company is pleased to provide its model 4030 as a cost-effective alternative to the 4010, offering the same features and capabilities, in addition to Y/C output and a built-in color bar generator.

New 9061 Card To Be Launched at IBC 2007, September 7th - 11th

2007-09-06T07:18:00Z

Cobalt Digital to launch the new 9061 COMPASS™ card at IBC 2007 - Stand number 10.116.

The New 9821: Upgraded to Meet Ongoing TV Industry Needs

2007-06-30T00:00:00Z

The Cobalt COMPASS™ 9821 card is now able to pass embedded audio, closed captioning and timecode.

NEP User Review of the 9821: Quality Downconversion and a DA

2007-06-17T00:00:00Z

For NEP, the 9821 is an integral part of the video systems architecture that we use on all of our HD trucks.

The New Cobalt COMPASS™ Line of Converter Products

2007-04-16T00:00:00Z

Cobalt Digital receives the TVT Star Award during NAB 2007 for the 9035 COMPASS™ card.

TV Technology Review: HD 8024 Up/Down/Cross Converter

2007-04-11T00:00:00Z

"Cobalt Digital’s HD 8024 is a standalone converter meant to bridge the gap between HD and SD formats in a production environment," writes Michael Hanish in TV Technology.

Broadcast Sports Technology Using Cobalt Digital 9821 Converter Cards in Mobile Units

2007-01-29T21:00:00Z

Broadcast Sports Technology recently installed Cobalt Digital 9821 Down Converter/Aspect Ratio Converter cards with openGear™ frames for use in their latest HD mobile units.

Cobalt Digital Names Shaw to Lead Sales and Marketing

2006-12-20T00:00:00Z

Cobalt Digital President, Gene J. Zimmerman, has chosen Christopher J. Shaw to lead Cobalt’s Sales and Marketing.

Cobalt Digital Introduces HD8022 at NAB 2004

2004-03-31T22:00:00Z

The 8022 takes the award winning technology of the 8021 format converter to a higher level of conversion quality.