Tektronix WFM8300 4K/UHD Waveform Monitor Wins New Bay Media Product Innovation Award

BEAVERTON, Ore., Jan. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, today announced that New Bay Media (publishers of TV Technology, Government Video Expo, Digital Video and more) selected the Tektronix WFM8300 4K/UHD waveform monitor for its Product Innovation Award. NewBay Media's Product Innovation Award, launched in 2013, recognizes excellence in manufacturing of products to serve the TV/pro video and radio/online audio industries. Winners are selected by a panel of professional users and evaluation criteria include innovation of concept and design, creative use of technology, price value, and suitability for use in a broadcast TV/pro video or broadcast/online radio environment.

"It's especially gratifying to be recognized for product innovation by professional broadcast TV/video users as it's a testament to our alignment with customer needs as they make the transition to 4K/UHD," said Charlie Dunn, general manager, Video Product Line at Tektronix. "Features such as software-only field upgrades to 4K/UHD set the WFM8300 apart from the competition and protect customer inestments."

The WFM8300 is a high performance digital video platform for 4K/Ultra High Definition (UHD) production, post and operations. Its measurement and monitoring functions deliver precision capabilities such as physical layer measurements, digital data analysis (including ANC Data Inspector), A/V delay measurement, and in-depth simultaneous input monitoring, making it ideal for applications that require accurate deep signal and content analysis.

The WFM8300 provides the industry's most comprehensive set of use cases for optimal measurement consistency and the shortest user interface learning curve when transitioning to 4K. These include:

• Post production and QC (gamut displays, audio loudness and ANC data/data list support)
• Master control (picture monitor and analog audio outputs)
• Facility setup and maintenance (quad-link timing display and physical layer measurements)

Click here for complete information on detailed features and functionality of the award-winning Tektronix WFM8300 4K/UHD waveform monitor.

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Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix delivers innovative, precise and easy-to-operate test, measurement and monitoring solutions that solve problems, unlock insights and drive discovery. Tektronix has been at the forefront of the digital age for over 65 years. Join us on the journey of innovation at www.tektronix.com. 

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