LUCI SOFTWARE PROVIDES A RANGE OF USEFUL AUDIO & VIDEO BROADCAST TOOLS INCLUDING MODULES FOR RECORDING, EDITING, UPLOAD & LIVE TRANSMISSION.

Vortex Communications Ltd has been appointed as exclusive distributor for 'LUCI' software applications which nicely supplement our established range of industry-standard IP Audio Codec products. We are now able to provide low-cost software solutions that let users stream audio over IP in real-time from a computer or Windows Mobile device as well as applications for record, edit and file upload.

LUCI PACK-AUDIO for PC, Windows Mobile Phone or PDA bundles LUCI LIVE TWO for live audio streaming with LUCI EDIT for audio recording, editing and FTP upload. LUCI PACK-AV adds video capability and lets you record, edit and upload Video and Audio files as well as stream live audio - ideal for 'Citizen Journalist' and Web applications. Our LUCI packs are compatible with industry-standard Comrex ACCESS and BRIC-Link codecs and offer a low-cost alternative to the conventional hardware solution.

All our LUCI products are supplied with AAC plug-in and include an MCA3 customized mic cable. Demo versions of LUCI PACK-AUDIO, LUCI PACK-AV and LUCI LIVE TWO are available for download.

High quality wireless outside broadcasts are now possible from the palm of your hand! The ACCESS-IP audio codec from Comrex uses the revolutionary BRIC algorithms or AAC codecs to deliver low-delay, jitter-free, high-quality mono or stereo audio over the public internet and other IP networks. Compatible with the Matrix, Bluebox and Vector, they can be used with wired ethernet and POTS or wireless connections such as WiFi, 3G mobile data and the BGAN/VSAT satellite services.

Because the BRIC algorithms constantly adapt to changing network conditions to provide the lowest delay audio without jitter or coding artefacts, no user intervention is required when the unit is operating. There are no front-panel controls on the rackmount unit and all setup and connection functions, as well as status information, audio levels and network statistics are accessed through the user-friendly web interface from any standard web browser. Operation is as simple as selecting a remote unit from the 'address book' and clicking Connect, while advanced configuration menus are available for power users who wish to configure all aspects of the audio coding process.

For near-transparent audio transmission using less data bandwidth, AAC algorithms from Fraunhofer IIS - including the remarkable AAC-ELD family - can be added as an optional upgrade. There is also a built-in linear uncompressed mode, suitable for managed networks with a high Quality of Service. The Access Rackmount unit even incorporates backup link for situations where an IP connection is not available with its built-in modem. This allows 15kHz connections to the Matrix, Bluebox, Vector or another Access over a standard telephone line.

Meet BRIC-Link - the industry-standard ACCESS codec's little brother. . . . BRIC-Link high-performance IP Audio Codecs are designed for point-to-point and point-to-multi-point Audio connections and use Comrex's revolutionary BRIC technology (Broadcast-Reliable Internet Codec) to deliver low-delay, jitter-free, high-quality mono or stereo audio over IP networks. They have both analogue and digital audio inputs and outputs and can send linear or compressed audio with very low delay. Uncompressed PCM plus compressed FLAC Lossless Audio Coding and AAC algorithms are all included as standard. End-to-end contact closures and ancillary serial data are also provided.

Fiberlink® is an extensive collection of Fibre-Optic transmission products that support video, audio and data signals. The range also includes a configurable Fibre Optic Switcher, Modular Rack System for multi-channel operation plus other useful Fibre Optic add-ons and Accessories.

The range includes devices for sending analogue and digital video (including 3G/HD/SDI), analogue and digital audio, computer video (VGA and DVI) and data over multi-mode or single mode fibre-optic cable. The IBC award-winning OM32 FibreLink optical matrix can be factory- configured with any number of inputs and outputs (up to 32) to keep costs to a minimum.

The SCAN-DO/HD is a broadcast-quality, high-definition and standard-definition scan converter with DVI input and HD-/SD-SDI output. The Scan Do HD allows websites, videos, computer graphics, video games or any other computer-generated content, at resolutions up to 1920x1200, to be broadcast in just about any standard- or high-definition format. No additional computer hardware or software is required and all internal processing paths in the SCAN-DO/HD are 10-bit, ensuring a consistently clean, high-quality output.

Pair the BluePack with your Mobile Phone; Dial the Studio - and off you go! BluePack allows live man-on-the-street interviews through a cell phone equipped with Bluetooth Wireless capability. The BluePack pairs to your cell phone like a Bluetooth wireless headset and incorporates a professional microphone preamp and powerful headphone amplifier make sure the message gets through. A 3.5 mm stereo line input jack allows recordings to be mixed into the broadcast.

The Sourcerer PBE-980 can send VGA-type computer signals plus Mono Audio over CAT-5 UTP structured cable (and above) distances in excess of 100m, maintaining excellent signal quality and keeping degradation to a minimim. Both ends are powered.

The PBE-980 takes advantage of the widespread use of CAT-5 and structured cable for telecom and computer applications and avoids the need for costly and disruptive video and audio cable runs. Both UTP unshielded and STP shielded twisted pair CAT-5, CAT-5e, CAT-6, CAT-7 and even some CAT-3 cables are suitable.

Applications include Information Kiosks, Call-Centre screens, Message screens, Classrooms, Auditoriums, Monitoring stations, Conference Rooms, High resolution remote monitors, Home Theatre, Video Projection Systems - not forgetting multi-screen VGA distribution of our V-400V.VGA NTP-locked VGA clocks (see the Time Section of the website) which runs on PC and provides analogue clock (with hands) plus digital time with or without date on TFT and plasma screens.

The new SPG-100HD solves the problem of locking SD and HD Video with digital audio, time, timecode and frequency. When used in conjunction with the TimeLord-MTG Master Clock, atomic-locked timecode can be locked to video from the SPT-100HD.

Features include:

• Genlockable to HD (tri-level) / SD (bi-level) video syncs, AES and word clock digital audio reference, LTC timecode, GPS 10MHz reference
• Auto detection of input video formats
• All HD rates selectable in progressive scan or interlaced 1080 or 720
• All SD rates automatically selected and available seperately from HD
• Simultaneous AES & word clock outputs genlocked and phase coherent to input reference
• Pull up/down sample rate adjustable to suit all film, video and audio applications
• Ultra-low jitter performance and ultra-high frequency stability using true DDS direct digital synthesis.
• Available with ovened oscillator and dual power-supply to provide full broadcast & AES3 Grade 1 reference outputs.