Flexible Features and 4K Production Capabilities of New Switcher Set Hawaiian Production Co. Apart from the Competition

Cypress, CA, June 10,
2019 – Honolulu-based
Mid-Pacific
Audio Visual is
known as Hawaii’s premier firm for live corporate event and entertainment production
with high-end clients in search of the best technical staff and equipment. Last
month, the company added a FOR-A HANABI HVS-490 video
production switcher
to its roster, largely based on the success enjoyed with the compact HVS-300HS
HD/SD 1 M/E
switcher.

“Purchasing
the FOR-A HVS-490 was an easy decision,” said Chuck Baughn, Senior Video
Engineer, Mid-Pacific Audio Visual. “In addition to FOR-A’s excellent
reputation for quality products, we already had an HVS-300HS-based flypack
in heavy rotation. Many of our Japanese clients producing events
in Hawaii are quite familiar with the capability and
dependability of the FOR-A HANABI line of switchers and request them for live
event work.”

Event memory and macro functions as well as integrated frame
synchronizers and multi-viewers make it easier to prepare for live performances with the HANABI
HVS-490 video switcher. MELite
technology extends the switcher’s 2 M/Es to 6 M/E, which eliminates the need to have
several switchers ready for multi-monitor staging. It also opens the
door to more affordable 4K production. HDMI 2.0b specification support
provides 4K output to a multi-viewer. Offering
exclusive features, including the HVS-490 is designed for use in any live
environment, including mobile shoots, events, and in-house corporate
productions.

“The
incredible features of the HVS-490 help to further set us apart from its
competition,” added Baughn. “With the optional HVS-49IO card, we’ve got 32 inputs
and 18 outputs (including two HDMI outputs), which we need for 4K production.
We also have two additional MELites, which allow us to preview transitions
prior to execution. We use them to send out delay screens and other
destinations. And we appreciate the three built-in multi-viewers with so many
display options.”

Baughn
said while the HVS-490 sets Mid-Pacific Audio Visual apart from the crowd, it’s
FOR-A’s technical support that distinguish it from other manufacturers: “Any issues or questions we have had, FOR-A’s engineering
staff have always been there for us with timely information and
follow up. We’re very happy with our purchase of the HVS-490, and it’s
nice to know that FOR-A will always be there for us in the future.”