New MC-HD1 Universal Media Converter

Focus Enhancements presents the MC-HD 1 Universal Media Converter. MC-HD1 Studio and MC-HD1 Basic Universal Media Converter are developed to convert and scale HD or SD input signals to many output signals for use in a variety of different applications. They are ideally suited as front-end to non-linear editing (NLE) or as video conversion and scaling tool for live-production or post-production. The Focus MC-HD1 Studio and MC-HD1 Basic Universal Media Converters provide outstanding scaling functions with studio quality, picture enhancement and deinterlacing functions to make the new converters the best universal solution for professional studios. Thanks to scaling and deinterlacing features the new Focus Universal Media Converters give you the freedom to take advantage of you current or older SD equipment by allowing you to combine your SD content with HD content (SD to HD or HD to SD conversion).

MC-HD1 Studio and MC-HD1 Basic feature HD/SD-SDI, HDMI, component, composite (SD) and Y/C (SD), embedded audio, unbalanced/balanced audio, dual channel AES/EBU digital audio inputs and outputs. In addition, deinterlacing/ interlacing, frame-rate conversion, audio embed/de-embed, SD/HD up/down scaling and adaptive audio delay compensation for increased flexibility. MC-HD1 Studio and MC-HD1 Basic are packaged in a compact 1RU chassis with a backlit LCD display with an easy to use scroll wheel for menu navigation, settings and status. Settings can be controlled and viewed using the MC-HD1's built in web server via a simple network connection from any web browser. External devices such as VTR's can be controlled via RS422 and outputs which are genlocked1. MC-HD1 Studio and MCHD1 Basic allow you to combine most diverse devices that are being used in system and production houses as well as in broadcast stations. Numerous Inputs and Outputs as well as many downscaling (HD to SD), upscaling (SD to HD) and cross-scaling (various HD among each other e. g. 720p to 1080i) functions make MC-HD1 Studio and MC-HD1 Basic ideal for SD and HD environments and connect these video standards. A powerful scaling engine provides 16-Bit accuracy, 128-phase FIR Filters, 13 tap horizontal and 9 tap vertical filtering. The MC-HD1 Studio's and MC-HD1 Basic's deinterlacing function works enhanced speed and noise adaptive. Additional picture enhancement functions include MPEG DVD chroma bug concealment, advanced film mode detection and compensation, mosquito noise, and block artifact reduction.

In short - what is the great benefit compared to other converters?

MC-HD1 Basic and Studio

• Dual SD/HD-SDI Input/Output
• HDMI Input/Output
• Multitude of supported Input and Output Formats
• SD and HD Up/Down/Cross Conversion
• Panoramic Scaling and Aspect Ratio Conversion
• Powerful Scaling Engine (16-bit, 128-phase FIR, 13 tap horiz, 9 tap vert)
• Enhanced Motion and Speed/Noise-Adaptive DeInterlacing
• Multichannel Embedded Audio SDI/HDMI
• Easy Operation and Update Capability via Embedded Webserver
• 10/100 Base T Network Interface

MC-HD1 Studio

• Permanent SD Preview Output
• Genlock Function
• RS-422 Port for Deck Control

Pricing and Availability

MC-HD 1 basic now available through the Focus Enhancements worldwide dealer and distributor network for a EMEA MSRP of only 2750,-€. For more information, please visit http://www.focusinfo-emea.com/products/video-conversion/

MC-HD 1 studio will be available from Q2 2010 through the Focus Enhancements worldwide dealer and distributor network for a EMEA MSRP of 3900,-€.
For more information please contact kpabst@focusinfo.com.