Alpha Video Broadcast Systems Group

05/20/2021

04/15/2020

Editing from home? We are deploying solutions to give remote Avid and Adobe editors a low latency, true remote monitor at home on Windows/Mac/iPad/AppleTV. Contact us for more info!

Mar 24 2020 By alpha The COVID-19 virus has caused unprecedented challenges for broadcast, production, and media companies. This is at a time when media consumption has hit record levels due to viewers being grounded at home with insatiable needs for news and entertainment content. Alpha Video offer...

04/08/2019

‪Sony now joins the growing number of NDI partners ‬

02/14/2019

We're on the hunt for some rockstar engineering, salespeople, and project managers. Apply today!

While very cool, cape and crime fighting skills are not required. What's Your Superpower? In case your first career choice as a superhero didn’t work out, Alpha Video & Audio, Inc. is hiring. We offer competitive wages & benefits as well as an opportunity to increase your audiovisual superpowers. ...

10/12/2018

Our annual Tech Expo is coming up October 24th in Bloomington, MN. This year will include demonstrations of AI, AR, and VR/360. Register today at http://www.alphavideo.com/techexpo2018.

Wednesday, October 24th from 8am to 4pm Join us for a look into the future of visual communications. This year, Alpha Video's 3C Tech Expo will explore new technologies that will change the way you shoot and share video and audio content. We are at a tipping point where traditional digital broadcast...

02/23/2018

Congratulations to KTVA in Anchorage on their new Absen Acclaim series LED seamless video wall. Looks stunning!

Jan 09 2018 By alpha Video Wall Upgrade SNAPSHOT: Organization: Denali Media Holdings | Location: Anchorage, AK Market: Broadcast | Solutions: Absen Denali Media Holdings, based in Anchorage, Alaska, was formed to engage customers in today’s changing media landscape and produce full HD content and...

01/26/2018

Here's a case study from our recent project with Midwestern State University Mass Communications program in Wichita Falls, TX. Congrats MSU!

Dec 21 2017 By alpha School of Mass Communication SNAPSHOT: Organization: Midwestern State University | Location: Wichita Falls, TX Market: Broadcast | Solutions: Ross, BTX, Samsung, Extron, Sony, Avid, Middle Atlantic For years, mass communication students at Midwestern State University in Wichita....

09/19/2017

SMPTE Approves First ST 2110 Standards

SMPTE ratifies the ST 2110 standard! This paves the way for a unified IP protocol between the major equipment manufactures. Say goodbye to AIMS, Aspen, and NMI.

SMPTE has moved forward with approval for the first standards within SMPTE ST 2110, Professional

06/12/2017

It's about dang time. Facebook finally supports closed captions in Facebook Live. Here's instructions how:

01/19/2017

2017 NAB Show, Exhibits April 24 - 27 Las Vegas Convention Center. Register here.

It's never too early to register for NAB Las Vegas. Use free code LV8338 courtesy of Panasonic.

11/17/2016

Alpha Video Scores Big with Tech Expo at U.S. Bank Stadium

Here's a great article on our recent Tech Expo ...

The brand-new U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis might be one of the few sporting venues where spectators can not only watch the action on the field and on video screens, but also see how that action gets from the field to those screens.

09/12/2016

Alpha Video 2016 Tech Expo

Just announced! Our annual Tech Expo will be at US Bank Stadium on Wednesday, October 19th. Follow the link to RSVP.

You are invited to join Alpha Video for this year's 3C Technology Expo at U.S. Bank Stadium - the new home of the Minnesota Vikings.

08/02/2016

Ki Pro Rack, price reduced by 50%

AJA just announced a lower price on the popular Ki Pro Rack digital recorder. Now just $1995 list price.

For video facilities transitioning from tape to file-based workflows for recording and playback, Ki Pro Rack offers high-quality, 'ready-to-edit' file capture, designed to get material from source to editorial as quickly as possible.

07/07/2016

Deconstructing Live IP

We've created our own whitepaper on the current state of IP protocols for television production. Download the PDF here!

Overview and Analysis of IP Protocols for Television Production

04/04/2016

Introduction to Autoscript's E.P.I.C. integrated prompting system

If teleprompters could ever be cool, this one would qualify with its' integrated flip down talent monitor.

Autoscript's EPIC is the world's first fully integrated prompting and on-air system brings major benefits: -Combines the brightest 17" or 19" LED prompting s...

01/27/2016

Twin Cities Public TV | Alpha Video and Audio Inc.

We just wrapped up a great AV project for our friends over at Twin Cities Public Television (tpt) in St Paul, MN.

12/21/2015

TV Technology - December 2015

Great article in TV Technology about how Alpha Video helped WDAY with a challenging broadcast automation upgrade.

Digital Edition

11/18/2015

AJA introduces the Ki Pro ULTRA. Color LCD preview and supports HD, 2K, UHD, and 4K resolutions. Still only $3995 list price.

11/11/2015

Sony Ends Beta Videotape Production

Sony will cease production of "Beta" videotapes in 2016. This is Betamax, not Betacam SP or Digibeta. Who knew they still produced Betamax?

Sony is ending end the shipment of Beta video cassette and micro cassette MV tape in March, 2016.

10/09/2015

Here's pictures of Taylor University putting their new Matthews Round-d-Round Dolly and SST track system to good use.

09/15/2015

Alpha Video Broadcast Systems Group

05/22/2014

www.adobe.com

Last call to order Adobe CS6. Order by Friday, May 30th, Creative Cloud only after June 1, 2104.

03/27/2014

Sonnet - xMac Pro Server Thunderbolt 2 PCIe Enclosure

Sonnet introduces rackmount expansion system for the new Apple Mac Pro.

Sonnet's xMac Pro Server PCIe expansion system/4U rackmount enclosure addresses these issues and increases a Mac Pro's potential in a big way.

03/25/2014

Anton Bauer introduces the Digital battery and charger line. Three new batteries, 90w, 150w, 190w. Fresh ergonomic design.

03/05/2014

Panasonic Introduces AV-HS6000 2 M/E Live Switcher

News from Panasonic ...

NEWARK, NJ (February 27, 2014) – Panasonic has announced availability of the new AV-HS6000, a powerful, cost-effective 2 M/E switcher with 32 HD-SDI plus two DVI-D inputs, 16 HD-SDI outputs, 16 keyers, four independent MultiViewers, expandable clip storage, a Web server and many other advanced featu...

02/17/2014

http://registration3.experientevent.com/showNAB141/default.aspx

Registration for NAB is now open, use Guest Code LV3375 for free exhibits pass, thanks to Panasonic.

02/17/2014

New JVC GY-HM850 and GY-HM890 Shoulder Mount Cameras

JVC Introduces the GY-HM850 and GY-HM890 camcorders with 50Mb/s H.264 and LTE 4G streaming.

02/12/2014

AJ-PX270 Ultra Handheld Camera Recorder

New Panasonic P2 handheld camera coming soon, model AJ-HPX270.

A short introduction of the features of Panasonic's upcoming AJ-PX270 camera recorder. It is the first handheld camera to feature the AVC-Ultra codec family ...

10/10/2013

Important Changes to Avid Software Availability

Heads up, Avid will be pulling legacy versions of it's software installers. Maintain your own software backups!

06/10/2013

Apple's new Mac Pro teased with cylindrical design, 12-core Intel Xeon CPU

Finally, Apple refreshes the Mac Pro!

It's been brewing for a while, and now Apple has finally redesigned its flagship cheese grater pro desktop. The 2013-era Mac Pro has been totally

04/17/2013

ROI - AJA Video Systems

AJA introduces computer to HD-SDI converter with "region of interest" feature and $995 list price.

AJA's ROI Mini-Converter allows exceptionally high quality conversion of computer DVI and HDMI outputs to baseband video over SDI at an affordable price and a very portable size. With incredible image scaling, extensive aspect ratio and frame rate conversion, and audio functionality ROI fulfills the...

04/01/2013

Apple - Final Cut Pro X - What’s New

Apple releases update to FCPX to coincide with NAB.

Version 10.0.6 introduces Multichannel Audio Editing, Unified Import, and other new Final Cut Pro X features that improve every step of video post-production.

03/21/2013

Panasonic announces Micro P2 models and list pricing. The AJ-P2M064A 64GB ($380) and AJ-P2M032A 32 GB ($250). The AJ-P2AD1 microP2 adapter ($199). The two slot AJ-MPD1 microP2 drive ($350), all will ship in April.

03/21/2013

Panasonic Announces AJ-PX5000G AVC-Ultra P2 Camcorder

Pre-NAB new product announcement, Panasonic AJ-HPX5000 MicroP2 Camcorder.

Panasonic today announced the AJ-PX5000G, its first P2 HD camcorder with native AVC-ULTRA recording and built-in microP2 card slots. List price $28k.