Hamlet Sets Trends In Quality Control At IBC

Hamlet, a leading international specialist in affordable precision test and measurement equipment is showing how quality control can be maintained in the analogue, digital and now the file-based world in its display at IBC 2007.
With all-digital instruments that need no routine realignment and software-only tools, Hamlet technology minimizes the lifetime cost of ownership as well as guaranteeing precision and repeatability.
VidScope-vx is a new concept in quality control systems, implementing all the common tools in a single software platform running on a standard PC. The screen layout is user-defined, with up to six simultaneous windows possible including surround sound, audio level and phase, video waveform, vectors, colour gamut, confidence monitor and others. Even including the cost of the computer and capture card, this still offers multiple functions for the cost of single-function dedicated device from other manufacturers.
Based on the same precision algorithms, ReelCheck is aimed at the growing reliance on file-based transfers. ReelCheck performs a complete quality control template check on incoming files automatically in the background, reporting a pass to the automation system and releasing it for broadcast, or storing an error list with timecodes for subsequent checking and remedial work. Like VidScope-vx, ReelCheck can investigate all file types in SD or HD – including 4:4:4 dual-link – compressed or uncompressed, as well as live feeds.
For the mobile engineer who needs accurate, flexible HD, SD and analogue tools to hand at all times, the Hamlet FlexiScope is already established as a favourite with engineers worldwide. Joining it at IBC this year is MicroFlex, providing the same performance and flexibility in an even more compact package.
Both share the same modular architecture with plug-in modules for analogue and digital measurements. MicroFlex incorporate an integral high resolution screen for waveform and vector displays with precision cursors and video and audio confidence monitoring. IP control allows remote operation and error data download from any location.
Many production, post production and engineering installations still need dedicated test instruments, and Hamlet will display its complete range including the latest versions of its Monitor Scope and DigiScope 9000 series, covering HD, SD and analogue measurements including embedded and AES/EBU audio.
Both uses Hamlet’s On-Screen Display, allowing the display to be routed to any convenient monitor, and the Monitor Scope also includes a built-in 6.5 (165 diagonal) high resolution LCD panel.
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