By the NMT Staff "“ NMT recently shared its 2007 NAB Summary Report with SVG so we could get a sense of the hot gadgets the company's staffers found on the NAB show floor. Here are some highlights:

The Sony HDC-1400 camera: 1080/59.94I or 720/59.94P offers high quality HD at lower cost, for broadcasters who do not require full multiformat capabilities, but still require a high level of signal format flexibility. It can't do 24p, only has one filter wheel"¦but is 30% less than an HDC-1500.

The Calrec Omega: This console is a lower cost ($250,000) version of the Sigma. The Omega can have up to 160 Channels and 56 faders. Optional are the usual Calrec features, such as a DK scope, Analog VU meters, etc. The Omega has less channel capacity than the Sigma, fewer physical faders on the group outputs and higher reliability on the GUI interface.

Bexel has a new fiber trailer: For projects relying on a heavy fiber optic backbone, this trailer can be one-stop shopping for set up and integration without a separate office trailer. Very nicely done. It is a 32 foot gooseneck trailer pulled behind a Ford F350.

Fujinon 88x8.3 lenses: Great piece of work"¦smaller, lighter and less expensive than the current 87x. Wide angle. Once in use in our industry this might become the lens of choice.