Autocue Appoints Blonde Robot

Autocue has announced that it has been appointed distributor Blonde Robot for the Australia and New Zealand markets for their new and pro video product ranges.
The distribution agreement with Blonde Robot includes Autocue's acclaimed new video server range; its new range of high-end broadcast monitors; and its Starter Series teleprompters, lighting and camera support.
According to Autocue CEO Frank Hyman said: "The appointment of Blonde Robot is the perfect opportunity to further extend our reach in the pro video market for our Starter Series, and also provides an excellent launch vehicle for our new video server and broadcast ranges in this market."
Autocue's new range of broadcast quality reference monitors launch this month ahead of NAB 2011, with immediate availability. There are three main series of monitor, each available in 17" or 24" sizes and each offering excellent functionality at a very cost effective price, as well as large format 40" and 46" screens with HD-SDI for studio and gallery use.
Autocue's highly popular Linux-based video servers are ideal replacements for tape machines, as well as an affordable solution for secondary applications within top-end broadcasters.
The Starter Series a leading brand of pro video prompters. At NAB, a new version of the SSP10 and iPad prompter will be launched, offering even greater portability and further weight reductions.
Eamon Drew, Blonde Robot Managing Director, said: "We are ever excited to be working with Autocue. Autocue is the acknowledged industry leader in teleprompters, but many may not be aware of their excellent broadcast and grading monitors, as well as their exciting new video server range. We're looking forward to making a big difference to the level of awareness of Autocue's expanding product range."
Quinto Communications will sell the complete Autocue product range and continue to be the exclusive distributor for Autocue's Newsroom and Scripting solutions, as well as the Master and Professional ranges of teleprompters in the region.
(KMcA)