Sound Devices Gives Inside Look at IBC

Matt Anderson, President, Sound Devices, LLC shares his thoughts on the Sound Devices booth, tech trends and more.

Sound Devices Gives Inside Look at IBC
Why should attendees visit your booth at the show & what can they expect to see?
On the Video Devices side, we are showcasing the PIX-E line of recording monitors. We started shipping the PIX-E5 in July and it has been a big hit. As well as being a phenomenal 5-inch full 1080p monitor, it also records using the ProRes codec. The highly anticipated PIX-E7 and PIX-LR audio interface will also be shown, along with our latest firmware upgrades, which add significant features. On the Sound Devices side, we are showcasing our complete line of 6-Series mixer/recorders, including the 688 12-track portable mixer/recorder with the new SL-6 powering and wireless system.
Any tech trends you see on the horizon?
Products continue to get smaller, lighter, more powerful and affordable all at the same time. This is driven by the advances in microprocessors and LCDs that are used in cell phones. Wireless audio and video will continue to advance. The resolution/frame rate race in video is not over yet, though we will reach a point of diminishing returns soon.
What are your thoughts on 4K?
4K is very real and very useful. 4K TVs are readily available to consumers, though 4K delivery hasn't quite achieved critical mass yet. But 4K's real utility presently is on the capture side. There are very real benefits to capturing original source material at 4K to be processed downstream.
Are there any specific events/exhibitors you can't wait to see at the show?
IBC is always exciting. While it is enlightening to attend the seminars and see the various new products that companies introduce, talking to customers directly is where the best ideas and information come from. We bring our product designers to the show so that they can get direct feedback from our users.