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hours is essentially unlimited. “The response to our PX-1 Production Media Server has been tremendous, confirming our belief that affordable media asset management has become mission-critical to the HD workflow, as acquired media continues to grow at staggering rates,” states Robert Caldeira, senior product manager for Focus Enhancements. “In response to our customers detailing their needs, applications and HD tapeless acquisition workflows, we have expanded the PX-1 product line to include more storage options and greater flexibility.” Designed to service small- to medium-sized production groups, the PX-1 offers digital media professionals the ability to assign time-code-based metadata to their SD or HD video content which, when combined with its MPEG-4 proxy preview, enables lightning fast search and retrieval. Through its intuitive Web browser interface, users can create projects and containers from which content can be copied, transferred, shared or deleted. The PX-1 can simultaneously manage up to 10 concurrent clients (users) connected anywhere in the world. It supports nearly all SD and HD video formats, popular graphic and audio formats, and many data formats, including PowerPoint and Word documents. Also included with the PX-1 is the Focus Enhancements Capture Suite and Media Import software. These client-based software programs give users the ability to capture live video, import existing digital media folders and files, or seamlessly import from FireStore and/or Panasonic P2 MXF format while preserving all native metadata. PX-1 starts at $19,950. It can be purchased through Focus Enhancements’ worldwide dealer and distributor network. For more information, visit www.focusinfo.com. Sachtler F-Cell Battery Sachtler has introduced the FCell, a new concept in battery design. The F-Cell is engineered to supply allday (8-hour) power to new-generation compact DV and HDV camcorders while 124 simultaneously adding ballast weight to the camera when tripod mounted or handheld. F-Cell is a powerful 7.2-volt lithium ion rechargeable battery that fits directly below the camcorder. When used with Sachtler’s new F2 or F6 fluid heads, a stabilizer system or handheld, it adds a carefully positioned 1.4lb (0.65kg) mass facilitating smooth pans and tilts that may otherwise be challenging with lightweight camcorders. F-Cell measures 7.1"x3.5"x1.8" (18cm x 9cm x 4.5cm). It incorporates the Sachtler Snap & Go camera-attachment system into its top and bottom surfaces for sure and easy connection between the camcorder and Sachtler fluid head. Thus the operator can quickly convert from tripod mount to handheld use. To facilitate optimum balance, the F-Cell offers a sliding range that expands to 225mm. The F-Cell is compatible with popular lightweight camcorders from Sony, Canon and Panasonic via optional adapter cables. The system comes complete with the global F-Cell charger (90–250V AC 50/60Hz input). For more information, visit www.sachtler.com. I SUBMISSION INFORMATION Please e-mail New Products/Services releases to newproducts@ascmag.com and include full contact information and product images. Photos must be TIFF or JPEG files of at least 300dpi.

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