e-mediavision.com Introduces X-Tools at NAB

Innovative range of test and interface solutions

London, UK – April 24th 2006 – e-mediavision.com (www.e-mediavision.com) premieres the world launch of X-Tools a range of innovative test and interface solutions. X-Tools comprises of test and interface products aimed at Broadcast, Audio Visual, IT and CCTV engineers and technicians.

NAB show highlights for X-Tools include the X-Tools TSG test and signal generator DVD, Smart Lips a unique combined Photometer, Sound Meter and off screen Audio / Video sync meter and the Smartlips generator.

X-Tools TSG DVD provides critical video test material, with multichannel audio in Dolby Digital and DTS formats. In one single DVD engineers and technicians now have a simple and cost effective means to generate test patterns and alignment signals for line up and test of broadcast, audio visual and consumer equipment. Test signals include production checks:- Bars,VT clock, Pluge and Safe areas, Alignment, Greyscales, Ramps, Flat Fields, Checkerboard and Geometry, Test and Analysis:- Frequency burst, Zone plate and Moving lines (MPEG test), alongside Audio signals for line up and correct set up of Dolby and DTS decoders and audio systems. The X-Tolls TSG DVD provides a more cost effective way to enable generation of multiple test signals.

X-Tools Smartlips is a compact hand held Photometer, Sound Level Meter and Off Screen Audio & Video Sync meter. Smartlips provides a simple means to effectively measure lip sync delays directly off the display screen using a video flash an audio Blip markers, the unit can be used with HD or SD systems and allows alignment of loudspeakers and displays to international standards. The Smartlips can be used to determine if the audio is early or late compared to the video and thus allowing engineers to enable the correct delay in the signal path to ensure lip sync. The reader can be used with VT clock, TSG DVD signal markers or with the Smart Lips generator.

The X-Tools Smartlips generator provides a visual peak luminance flash of over 1K Cd per square meter on the integral screen with associated 80dB SPL 2KHz audio blip at 1 meter distance. The battery operated unit can provide over 25 days continuous operation and is ideal for Studio or Location use.

About e-mediavision.com

e-mediavision.com, based in London, England, provides innovative interface and test solutions for Broadcast, Audio Visual and CCTV applications. X-Tools a comprehensive range of products that enable engineers and technicians to realise cost effective solutions to their engineering requirements.