Leitch to introduce new NLE hardware controllers

Leitch Technology have unveiled the JOG-5000 and FAD-5000, two new hardware controllers for the award-winning VelocityQ/Quattrus multi-stream non-linear editing system and Velocity dual-stream NLE.
The JOG-5000 external hardware jog/shuttle controller provides tactile precision control for scrubbing, trimming, editing and remote deck control — such as batch capture and print-to-tape — within the VelocityQ and Velocity user interface.
Keypad buttons provide easy access to interface functions, including timeline playback, marking in and out points, and performing three and four point edits. The JOG-5000 includes all of the functionality of the earlier JOG-4000 and extends it with a backlit LCD time code display, USB interface, enhanced keypad layout and more.
The FAD-5000 motorized external audio fader controller provides an easy, tactile interface to VelocityQ and Velocity’s audio mixing capabilities. Featuring eight touch-sensitive motorized faders, the FAD-5000 provides precision control when mixing audio levels, while bi-directional communication enables the motorized faders to automatically track software level settings during playback. Additional buttons provide remote access to software functions such as solo and mute for each track.
“One of the hallmarks of the Velocity line has always been control flexibility, enabling the user to choose their favourite style and control method of editing, including mouse, keyboard, or hardware controller,” said Brad Nogar, Leitch vice president and general manager for post production. “The new JOG-5000 and FAD-5000 continue this tradition and offer professionals an even wider range of precision control options for their systems.”
The JOG-5000 and FAD-5000 are expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2003 and will be available through the worldwide network of authorized Leitch Post Production resellers.
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