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About Echolab, Inc.Echolab, Inc. is a leading provider of video production switchers and tools that offer flexibility and on-air reliability for the production and distribution of digital media in a variety of formats. Founded in 1974, the Massachusetts-based company has decades of experience designing and manufacturing video production equipment that meets exacting specifications with respect to quality, reliability, and suitability for market needs. With a client base including major broadcast networks and stations, such as NBC, ABC, and the BBC, as well as corporations, educational institutions, houses of worship, sports arenas, entertainment venues, and military facilities, Echolab has delivered more than 6,000 production solutions to facilities across the globe. The company’s engineering, sales, and service staff have time and time again delivered both excellent products and responsive service, ensuring successful installations in a broad range of applications. The company’s Overture1 and Overture2 video production systems, available in standard definition (SD) and multi-definition (MD) models, bring ergonomic design, intuitive operation, and powerful creative tools to production switching in any analog or digital format. The MultiPlayMD multichannel instant-replay system, which is fully integrated with the Overture series, offers inexpensive recording and flexible playback for 32 channels of SD or HD video. Additionally, the SD/HD-capable MegaKeyMD clip player, mixer, and keyer provides convenient support for playout of video and animated graphics. Echolab’s Conductor control integration system incorporates touch screen technology to further enhance on-air control by automating complex sequences and switching tasks critical to professional-quality production. Our Technology & ProductsOverture1™ and Overture2™ — Echolab’s new Overture1™ (1 M/E) and Overture2™ (2 M/E) switchers, available in standard definition (SD) and multidefinition (MD) models, combine internal conversion and synchronization with powerful key layering and special effects. In addition to four M/E keys and two downstream keyers, which enable title keying for graphics, logos, and bugs, the Overture family features unique Stinger™ and SuperSource™ keys that make it easy to achieve expert transitions with minimal effort. The unique Stinger transition is a special “take block” keyer with combined mix/wipe and graphic control that reduces complex animated transitions to a single button press. The Overture switchers’ new SuperSource™ allows the operator to build a custom layout using DVEs and graphics and then assigns the composition to a crosspoint button. A DVE key in each “take block” enables instant transition effects, and the MD Overture systems offer as many as four channels of DVE with warp and lighting effects. Robust DVE capabilities are complemented by as many as 34 internal graphics/still stores. Overture switchers accept up to 32 multiformat analog and digital signals and provide as many as 16 multiformat outputs. Internal frame synchronization helps to ensure the quality of effects, and integrated up/cross conversion within MD models streamlines switching of video in multiple formats. Both systems are available with either of Echolab’s award-winning SD or MD video production switcher platforms, giving users the flexibility needed for fluid, cost-effective growth. Conductor™ — Echolab’s Conductor™ control integration system is a touch-screen computer that automates complex tasks and program elements to support fast, accurate, and creative production of the best programs possible. Internal software tools offer the operator total confidence while on-air. In preproduction mode, Conductor allows the operator to configure the switcher, create complex sequences, and assign functions such as M/E presets to soft buttons. In on-air mode, Conductor becomes an extension of the control panel; a touch-screen interface with soft buttons that can execute sequences, recall M/E presets, and control third-party devices. In some applications, Conductor may be used to replace a dedicated still store. MultiPlayMD™ — Echolab’s new MultiPlayMD™ multidefinition, multichannel instant-replay system offers unique functionality at an affordable price point, providing continuous recording of up to 32 channels of SD or HD content. Working with MultiPlayMD, operators can switch instantly between live, play, and record functions, with instant synchronous playback available on all channels. The system is fully integrated with Echolab’s Overture1™ and Overture2™ switchers and can take “still” and “slow” modes of operation from these panels or from Echolab’s Conductor™ control integration system. MegaKeyMD™ — The new Echolab MegaKeyMD™ is a powerful clip player, mixer, and keyer that can serve as a networked storage device for animated graphics and video clips. MegaKeyMD accepts both HD and SD inputs and features a two-channel internal mixer and internal linear keyer to support playout of dynamic video clips. The system is fully integrated with Echolab’s Overture™ switcher series to support complex animated transitions through the switchers’ Stinger™ feature. MegaKeyMD also may be used with Overture systems as an additional downstream keyer or mixer on any output. Management Team
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