LAS VEGAS – During the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas, which ran from April 6-11, 2019, the association held its first Product of the Year Awards Reception on April 10. The independently judged awards show program lauded product innovation in a variety of categories.
Theatrixx Technologies, based in Montreal, noted that it scooped up one of the inaugural honors with its Reversible Converter System, which was named NAB Product of the Year in the Best New Hardware Infrastructure category.
More details from Theatrixx Technologies (www.theatrixx.com):
The future-proof Theatrixx Reversible Converter system is the natural extension of the award-winning xVision Converter line. Its modular design allows individual systems to be configured exactly as needed, and even reconfigured on-the-fly. There is a host of modules available—featuring SDI, HDMI, Fiber, HDBaseT and more—with new modules being added regularly. All modules can be inserted with inputs/outputs at either the front or the back of the unit and are enclosed to protect against static shock, dust and general wear and tear.
Virtually uninterrupted uptime is engineered with power supplies configured to switch over automatically in case of failure and LEDs at the front of the unit to indicate status. Mains power is delivered via dual locking PowerCON True1 connectors. Unbeatable redundancy is built in to the 8-bay, 3RU host unit, which features dual, oversized power supplies and gold-plated, redundant spring pins with magnetic retention to power the modules, eliminating fallible cabling and external DC adaptors.
Perfect for high-end installations, rental, touring, broadcast or other applications requiring professional and reliable high-density video conversion/processing, the Theatrixx Reversible Converter system ushers the performing arts industry into a new era unencumbered by rack shelves, wall warts and Velcro.
NAB Show Product of the Year Awards are selected by a panel of industry experts. To be eligible for an award, nominated products and technologies needed to be on display at the 2019 NAB Show for the first time and available for delivery in calendar year 2019.
“Nominees like Theatrixx Technologies are revolutionizing the way people experience media and entertainment,” said NAB Executive Vice President of Conventions and Business Operations Chris Brown. “The 2019 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards highlight the best of what’s new at the premier launchpad for breakthroughs at the intersection of media, entertainment and technology.”
“We are pleased to be recognized as an agent in transcending traditional broadcasting. This is finally an elegant solution to avoid dealing with unreliable DC adaptors.”, commented Theatrixx President Jacques Tessier. “Our company culture of innovation and knowledge has fueled the development of this latest technology, which delivers an ultra-reliable, streamlined video converter. With the rollout of the Theatrixx Reversible Converter system, video conversion is no longer the weakest link in the signal chain.”
About Theatrixx Technologies
Theatrixx Technologies distributes and manufactures technical equipment tailored to the needs of the performing arts industry. Its products meet exacting criteria for safety, reliability, ruggedness and construction quality.
The company has built a solid reputation for custom equipment designs that meet specific challenges in video, lighting, audio, power and cabling. Its in-house designers draw from their extensive knowledge of the event business to innovate and prototype devices and systems built to withstand the daily rigours of life on the road and accommodate demanding installations.
Theatrixx Technologies works closely with its clients to develop solutions suited to their specific needs.
About NAB Show
NAB Show, held April 6 – 11, 2019, in Las Vegas, NV, USA, is the world’s largest and most comprehensive convention encompassing the convergence of media, entertainment and technology. With nearly 100,000 attendees from more than 160 countries and 1,700+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for visionary solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and fuel the digital storytelling economy. Explore more at NABShow.com
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
For a full list of NAB Show Product of the Year awards, go to https://www.nabshow.com/happenings/awards-programs/product-of-the-year-awards
