Abit Develops Interface For Jog Shuttle Control

Playout automation specialist Abit has announced that its Present-it automation system has been upgraded to allow users to take advantage of a Jog/Shuttle control device, designed to make control easier and quicker when previewing clips and setting in and out points.
Richard Thomas, software development director commented: "Originally developed for NRK, the Jog/Shuttle control interface now makes it easier for broadcasters to scan through digitised media. In this way, tighter accuracy can be achieved, which is particularly useful when previewing material."
The Jog/Shuttle itself is a precision optically encoded rotary wheel, manufactured by JL Cooper Electronics, which allows quick and easy scanning, viewing or cuing of digitised media. The operator will be able to control a device by assigning it to the Jog/Shuttle interface easily in the workstation software. The device would be typically a VTR or a transmission server
"The development of the Jog/Shuttle functionality underlines Abit's continued focus on providing flexible solutions in response to the needs of our clients," comments Thomas. "A beta version of software is currently available for customers to test the dynamics of the Jog/Shuttle control functionality with the Abit system and this is already proving a popular addition to our automation offering."
Abit itself is a privately owned, leading provider of tailor-made automation hardware and software solutions for broadcasters of all sizes. Clients include major broadcasters such as: MTV, NRK, WDR, RTL and CBC.
(DS)