Lawo has announced the imminent release of the Nova29, a compact 16-port Madi router.

At a ‘very attractive’ price point, Lawo has aimed the new system at networking applications in small to medium-sized installations, delivering signal routing for 1024 x 1024 signals, an integral intercom function, and other service features.

The Nova29 can be used as a standalone unit or be integrated with Lawo’s broadcast systems into a studio network. It can be controlled from third-party devices, or directly operated using the control software included with the system. Optionally, VisTool touchscreen software may be used to enhance its ease of use, and extend its functionality. The integral intercom function also helps to keep a system within a given budget. When networked with Lawo’s on-air systems, customers benefit from the fact that the Nova29 supports many of the great functions provided by the crystal and zirkon consoles.

The Nova29 will be debuted at the forthcoming IBC show, along with an addition to the Lawo on-air broadcast console family, the sapphire. Initial Nova29 deliveries are planned for Q4 2010.

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