Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 8, 2007 - IBC Booth 9.441 -- 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 - 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 - 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:
* 2-channel embedded digital audio
* Auto-sensing of signal inputs
* Video mute color bar output for equipment setup
* User-selectable audio levels
* NTSC/PAL
* 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. For more
information, please visit www.focusinfo.com.
About Focus Enhancements, Inc.
Focus Enhancements Inc. (NASDAQ CM: FCSE), headquartered in Campbell,
CA, is a leading designer of world-class solutions in advanced,
proprietary video and wireless video technologies. The company's
Semiconductor Group develops integrated circuits (ICs) for
high-performance applications in the video convergence market, including
IPTV set-top boxes and portable media players. Focus Enhancements is
currently developing a wireless IC chip set based on the WiMedia UWB
standard and designed to be compatible with Wireless USB, and used in
personal computer (PC), consumer electronics (CE), and mobile
electronics applications. The company's Systems Group develops video
products for the digital media markets, with customers in the broadcast,
video production, digital signage and digital asset management markets.
More information on Focus Enhancements may be obtained from the
company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Focus Enhancements home page
at http://www.focusinfo.com.
