LaCie (http://www.lacie.com) has announced a dual-disk Gigabit network storage and media server — the LaCie Network Space MAX, design by Neil Poulton. It allows users to store and share their most important files throughout the home with complete data security, according to Patrick Salin, Digital Home Business Unit Manager, LaCie.
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DAZ 3D-Gizmoz has released Carrara 8 (http://www.daz3d.com/i/software/carrara8?), an update of the all-in-one 3D solution. The new version provides improved animation tools, enhanced lighting, new vegetation tools and optimized rendering, says DAZ 3D-Gizmoz CEO Dan Farr.
Read MoreAJA (http://www.aja.com) is shipping its its new KUMO line of compact SDI routers and FiDO family of SDI/Optical Fiber converters. They support full broadcast specifications over SDI, HD SDI, and 3G SDI and provide web-browser control over a LAN to simplify integration into production and post environments.
Read MorePro Sound Effects (http://www.prosoundeffects.com) has announced an agreement with BBC Information & Archives to distribute the BBC Sound Effects Archive.
Pro Sound Effects has prepared the BBC’s sound effect CD collection 1-165, BBC’s Natural History archive and additional BBC sound content for distribution as royalty-free sound effects libraries on hard drive and via download. There are a variety of bundles; contact Pro Sound Effects for pricing.
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Genius (http://www.geniusnetusa.com) has announced new additions to the company’s line of speaker systems:, the SP-i150 and SP-i160 Portable Speakers. They sport eight hours of built-in battery life and a 1.25 inch metal driver.
The Genius SP-i150 portable speaker has a flying saucer design. The SP-i160 model (pictured) has an adjustable design to expand the sound field. Both models can be charged by any deskstop or laptop’s USB port. They also work with iPods, MP3/MP4 player, and CD player with a 3.5mm audio plug.