FOCUS Enhancements Brings Direct To Edit Video Disk RecordING to
the Studio with
New FireStore FS-2E
The FireStore FS-2E Studio DTE Recorder brings its leading DTE technology
and embedded SDI audio I/O into the studio
CAMPBELL, CALIF.
– Sept. 9, 2005 –
FOCUS
Enhancements Inc. (NasdaqSC: FCSE), a worldwide leader in video
production and conversion technology, today announced its new
FireStore FS-2E Studio Direct To Edit®
(DTE) recorder. Available today through FOCUS Enhancements’
network of distributors nationwide, FireStore FS-2E utilizes the
company’s industry-leading DTE technology to record video to
FireWire disk drives in edit-ready, native
DV-NLE file formats – eliminating the need to capture, transfer
or convert clips prior to the edit stage of production.
Designed as a
broadcast tape deck replacement, the FireStore FS-2E features a
number of standard audio and video I/O options including SDI
with embedded audio, DV25, Component, Composite, S-Video, AES/EBU
digital audio and balanced analog audio. FS-2E is designed to
interface with standard control protocols such as RS422,
RS-232C, AV/C and GPI.
FS-2E is
ideal for SD or HD (down-converted) video dailies recording,
broadcast play-out and as a studio companion to the FireStore
line of portable desktop and camera-mount DTE recorders. It is
designed to streamline production workflow in high end
broadcast, HD video assist, production and duplication houses,
film-to-disk transfer, sports/outside broadcast, and
government/military applications.
“In working
with our video professional customers, we recognized the need
for an embedded SDI stream with a single cable to transport both
audio and video,”
said Matt McEwen, product manager at FOCUS
Enhancements. “The
new FS-2E is designed to seamlessly replace
broadcast tape decks providing
industry standard inputs, outputs and control options
for studio professionals who spend every day on
deadline. The FS-2E eliminates
the need to first capture, transfer or convert clips prior to
editing, saving an enormous amount of valuable time and
significantly reducing overall production time.”
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The FireStore FS-2E features an incredibly easy to use, VTR-like
interface for a familiar control interface. The built-in disk
drive and file system integrates seamlessly with PC and Mac
based editing systems. It also can connect to networks via FTP
using an Ethernet interface to copy files and control the unit.
FS-2E now features an easy to use web interface for control and
management of the unit remotely. The FS-2E is expandable
providing the ability to daisy chain up to five external
FireWire drives for extended recordings and playback.
FS-2E is
available now through the Focus worldwide dealer and distributor
network for a US MSRP of $6,995.
About FOCUS Enhancements, Inc.
FOCUS
Enhancements Inc. (NASDAQ SC:
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is a leading designer of world-class solutions in advanced,
proprietary video technology. Headquartered in Campbell, CA,
FOCUS Enhancements designs, develops, and markets video
solutions in two distinct markets: advanced proprietary video
conversion integrated circuits (ICs) and affordable, high
quality, digital-video conversion and video production
equipment. Semiconductor IC products include designs for PCs,
game cards, Internet, set-top boxes, Internet appliances, and
interactive TV applications, and they are sold directly to
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). FOCUS Enhancements'
complete line of video presentation and video production devices
are sold globally through resellers and distributors to the
broadcast, education, cable, business, industrial, presentation,
Internet, gaming, home video production and home theater
markets. More information on FOCUS Enhancements may be obtained
from the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the FOCUS
Enhancements home page at
http://www.FOCUSinfo.com.
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Harbor
Statement
Statements in this press release which are not historical
including statements regarding management’s intentions, hopes,
expectations, representations, plans or predictions about the
future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Because these
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
there are important factors that could cause our actual results
to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements. These risk factors are specified in the company's
Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2004, Form 10-Q/A
for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and other filings with
the SEC. These statements are based on information as of
September 9, 2005 and the company assumes no obligation to
update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events, or otherwise.
