Algolith Mosquito

[Rick Sass]

The Mosquito Home Theater Video Enhancer is ideal for use with DVDs and compressed signals.

Mosquito reduces compression noise artifacts known as "mosquito noise" (random noise apparent along edges of compressed images). It reduces bad reception and low light noises. Mosquito virtually eliminates block artifacts associated with fast moving images. Mosquito cleans up and sharpens compressed MPEG images from Satellite TV, Digital Cable, DVDs and digital recordings (DVD-Rs and PVRs).

Function

Mosquito performs four distinct image noise reducing techniques. First, mosquito noise is removed, using Algolith's proprietary pixel-based algorithm. Second, Block Artifact Reduction (BAR) blends and diminishes inherent 8 x 8 pixel block structures of MPEG images. Third, Algolith's advanced motion adaptive temporal filtering eliminates bad reception and low light noises. Finally, Mosquito provides image enhancement using non-linear filters providing exceptionally sharp and noise free pictures.

Specifications and Features
Video inputs (2):
Type: analog YPbPr interlaced/progressive SD/HD
480 i/p
720p
1080i
Automatic interlaced/progressive SD/HD input detection
Input precision: 12 bits
Video output:
Type: analog YPbPr interlaced /progressive SD/HD
480 i/p
720p
1080i
Output precision: 12 bits
Processing precision: up to 14 bits
Propiertary 3D-MNR Mosquito Noise Reduction
Propiertary 3D-NR Gaussian Noise Reduction
Propiertary 2D BLock Artefact Remover (BAR)
Detail Enhancer
Universal IR Remote Control
USB control and download capability
Front panel:
IR sensor
Power on "Blue LED" indecator
Back panel:
YPbPr input A connectors: 3 RCA
YPbPr input B connectors: 3 RCA
YPbPr output connectors: 3 RCA
USB connector
Wired remote control connector
DC poer connector
Controls:
Input Selection
Detail Enhancer Level
Noise Reducer Level
Mosquito Noise Reduction Level
Block Artefact Reducer (on/off)
Split screen (on/off)
OSD (On Screen programmable Display) w/t status feedback
Power: external AC adaptor
Input: 90-240 VAC 1A
Output: 12VDC 5A

This unit has two component video inputs and one component video output, includes remote, manaul and original box. $1000.00