14 July 2017
NEWS & VIEWS
Next-gen displays , cameras , lighting and PA systems also on show at KOBA 2017
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offi cer of Galaxia Electronics .
“ You could call WinVision the next-generation image display solution , which has high colour reproducibility capable of realising a detailed description , such as that of skin texture .”
The display consists of a series of lightweight carbon fibre frame display units , set tightly side by side and one on top of the other , and secured with locking clamps , to form a single homogeneous display unit .
“ The result is a wide and tall screen , and is the ideal substitute for LED projectors ,” said Pil . “ The 300-inch display uses a total of 96 panels , while the 150-inch display uses 24 units ; and the definition is truly stunning . With its flexible shape ranging from flat to arch type , WinVision is easy to install , whether it be on the ground , wall or ceiling .”
Pil pointed out that it was a new market , but one with huge potential for growth . “ Manufacturing costs at the moment are high ; and so , the displays don ’ t come cheap ,” he said . “ But things will change within the next two to three years , and prices should come down . Also , those who are quality-conscious and keen on reliability will prefer our product to China-made displays .”
Another company exhibiting similar large display systems at KOBA 2017 was Kinoton Korea , distributors for Daktronics , Dolby , Crown , UBL , Meyer Sound , Audient , Belden and Volfoni . Kinoton ’ s vice-president , Edward WS Bae , emphasised on the quality of the Daktronics digital display signage systems , which have been installed in well-frequented public places such as Piccadilly Circus in London and Times Square in New York city .
Kim Dong Hyun , manager , Panasonic Korea , showing off the company ' s WV- SF448 360-degree camera , which offers 1080p full HD images up to 30fps .
Another South Korean company who represented a range of international brands at KOBA 2017 was Dongyang Digital , whose booth included highlights from Harman , Studer , Broadcast Solutions , Fairlight , Riedel , Tamura , Lawo , Wohler and Vista . Pictured is the company ' s Lee Hyun-Ho .
“ We can provide you with any display system , from a local high school scoreboard to video systems in major league stadiums , and roadside LED signs ,” said Bae . “ Even as we speak here in Seoul , our engineers are busy installing a display system in Ambience Mall in New Delhi , India .”
At the Panasonic Korea stall , emphasis was being laid on showing off a 360-degree camera , which has an infinite number of applications . The WV-SF448 , which is a dynamic vandal-resistant dome network camera , allows a wide variety of transmission modes — wall panorama , double panorama , Quad PTZ , single PTZ and Quad streams ( H . 264 / VGA ).
“ The camera offers 1080p full HD images up to 30fps ,” said Panasonic Korea ’ s manager , Kim Dong Hyun . “ Panasonic ’ s proprietary system LSI platform and two areas VIQS ( variable image quality on specified area ) function can decrease network bandwidth .”
At the Bando Camera booth , a range of the Kino Flo lighting systems was on show . Aimed at addressing the needs of cinematographers , HD cinema and TV lighting professionals , and digital photography artists , Kino Flo soft lights claim to keep pace with the technical and artistic demands of evolving HD cinema and TV cameras .
“ Professional image makers rely on excellence in lighting to tell their visual stories ,” said Augustin Shin , international relations team manager for Bando Camera , agents in South Korea for the Californiabased Kino Flo . “ So at KOBA 2017 , we are showcasing a new generation of soft light fixtures , which are precise , tunable and flicker-free , and which can be controlled remotely and are in harmony with other intelligent light sources converging on the set .”
The new DMX Celeb 400 and Celeb 200 have programmable , colour-variable controls , extended lamp LEDs and AC / DC power versatility . The Tegra 4Bank has been enhanced with DMX control , even as DMX has been added to the compact Barfly 450 . The DMX Image 87 and Image 47 soft light fixtures , boasting power-factor corrected electronics , end-line auto termination and luminaire redesigns , have just been introduced in the market .
The Diva-Lite LEDs display “ True Match ” quality soft light , and operate on universal input from 100V AC to 240V AC , or 24V DC . The lights come with a 90-degree honeycomb louvre , with a 60- degree honeycomb louvre being also available as an accessory .
“ We are selling Diva-Lite LED
Dr Byung-Chul Jeoung , president and CEO of Kevic , while keen to highlight the company ’ s Dante Ethernet audio solution , also took time to read the APB May / June 2017 issue .
kits as a one-light kit with a soft case or flight case and a two-light kit ( Diva-Lite LED 20 ) with a flight case ,” said Shin . “ The Diva-Lite LEDs have been refined with variable green-magenta settings . Hues can be balanced to other lights on the set and tuned to match the spectral curves of professional digital cameras .”
Showcasing a range of line array systems was Kevic , which has developed its own brand of a state-of-the-art digital PA ( public address ) system , HD video editing and broadcasting system and DSP ( digital signal processor ) equipment .
Pride of place was given to the Dante Ethernet audio solution , which is an improvement over the older , networked audio-visual systems . Dante can be reconfigured at the touch of a button , uses less cabling , transmits pristine quality in real time , and has all the benefits of digitally networked audio distribution , according to the company .
“ We have been in the business for 28 years , have more than 150 stockists and resellers in South Korea , and have been selling our products at reasonable prices ,” added Dr Byung-Chul Jeoung , president and CEO of the Seoulheadquartered , family-run Kevic . “ We are now laying an emphasis on overseas sales . My own children , Seon-Ah Jeoung and Jae-Hoon Jeoung , have been put in charge of the overseas sales department .”
Two major products were being showcased at the booth of Thunder Technology , a 2004-founded South Korean manufacturer of professional audio equipment — the KT series line array speakers to cater to vast audiences , and the digitalanalogue hybrid PA system , which transfers automatically to analogue if the digital system goes down , resulting in zero down-time .
“ We have production systems for almost every type of application , from the portable compact sound system for the solo entertainer to the line array system for
Edward WS Bae , vice-president , Kinoton : “ We can provide you with any display system , from a local high school scoreboard to video systems in major league stadiums , and roadside LED signs .” The South Korean company acts as a distributor for brands such as Daktronics , Dolby , Crown , UBL , Meyer Sound , Audient , Belden and Volfoni .
shows on tour , and for very large stadiums or open venues , which have audiences of 50,000 or more people ,” said Daniel Park , Thunder ’ s marketing manager .
“ This is our 11th year at KOBA , while we have also been participating in trade exhibitions in Frankfurt and Guangzhou . We are now keen to show off our stable and powerful products all over the Asia-Pacific region in particular ,” he concluded .
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