ORBAN OPTIMOD-TV 8685 FOR 5.1 AND 7.1 SURROUND SOUND NOW AVAILABLE AT NAB 2011
Optimod-TV 8685 for 5.1 and 7.1 Surround Sound
March 8, 2011 Scottsdale, Arizona — Orban, a worldwide leader in audio processing for radio, TV, and online broadcasting, announces the immediate availability of the new Optimod-TV 8685 5.1 and 7.1 Surround Sound processor with HD-SDI connectivity at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas April 11-14th. Television broadcasters from around the world expressed great interest in the advanced prototype of the 8685 that Orban demonstrated at NAB 2010. Individual 8685 units will be on hand and ready for overnight shipment at Orban's booth #C3059 in the Central Hall, and large-scale orders can be placed with Orban representatives at the show or with authorized Orban dealers.
Orban President Jay Brentlinger commented: "Now HD television stations worldwide can enjoy the quality and consistency of Optimod Audio Processing for Surround Sound 5.1 or 7.1, and have a wide choice of input and output configurations to suit their station's technical requirements. The bar has been raised, and the new gold standard for television audio is once again the Orban Optimod, as it was with stereo analog television in the 1980's."
Robert Orban, Orban's Chief Engineer, stated: "Optimod-Surround 8685 is a set-it-and-forget-it online processor that's applicable to digital television worldwide. U.S. stations that want to comply with the new CALM Act in a subtle, yet effective way will find that the 8685 effectively complements contemporary surround mixes. Of particular interest to Orban's European customers is the fact that the 8685's CBS Loudness Controller measures well using EBU R128 techniques, yet lets users independently specify the amount of near-instantaneous and long-term loudness control they want - something that EBU R-128-based solutions don't offer. The 8685 can automatically improve less-than-perfect source material by re-equalizing its spectral balance if it's too dull or harsh, adjusting the balance between dialog and other elements, and de-essing dialog as necessary. Moreover, when paired with its companion Penteo® upmixer the 8685 provides completely convincing and 100% compatible surround upmixes from stereo sources."
All information regarding the new Optimod-TV 8685 for 5.1 and 7.1 Surround Sound, including brochures and power point presentations, is available on the Orban website and by going to the following link:
Contact David Rusch at 480-403-8322 or e-mail David Rusch for more information.