Tough times in newsrooms

Tough times in newsrooms

The year 2008 was a horrible one for TV journalists as unprecedented staff cuts made the jobs of those still lucky enough to be employed that much more stressful.

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Shure, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser provide RF power to CMA Awards telecast

Nov 20, 2009 12:10 PM

The production crew for ‘country music’s biggest night” juggled hundreds of wireless frequencies without incident....

AP reduces workforce

Nov 19, 2009 4:05 PM

The layoffs come as the news cooperative moves forward with plans to lower fees newspaper and broadcast members pay....

UK Channel 4 transmits 3-D during special week of telecasts

Nov 19, 2009 10:43 AM

This week, Channel 4 is presenting prerecorded and live stereoscopic broadcasts using an encoding system from ColorCode 3-D....

South Africa selects MHEG-5 interactive middleware

Nov 19, 2009 10:39 AM

The MHEG specification includes a platform-wide EPG that will allow consistent listings and onscreen branding....

CCTV relies on CamPac2, Newscaster system for Chinese holiday festivities

Nov 19, 2009 10:32 AM

To cover the Chinese National Day Parade, two CamPac2 transmitters and GoPac2 5W docking amplifier units were placed in cars following China’s president....


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Nov 20, 2009 1:30 PM

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McKillen Batt-O-Meter checks battery life in use

Nov 20, 2009 1:20 PM

The new battery tester makes field-checking battery-powered devices fast and easy....

Hosa Technology introduces Que Audio ENG Pack

Nov 20, 2009 1:15 PM

The all-in-one ENG system by Da-Cappo Australia delivers performance and value....

JBL Professional ships MSC1 monitor system controller

Nov 20, 2009 1:10 PM

The new MSC1 ensures production-room accuracy by tuning any speakers in the room....

In review: Sony’s PCM-M10 handheld digital recorder

Nov 20, 2009 12:54 PM

The new PCM-M10 expands the legacy of Sony’s premium handheld digital audio recorders at a recession-friendly price point....


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