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.
Headlines
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....
Products & Reviews
New Douglas Self engineering book now available
Nov 20, 2009 1:30 PM
‘Audio Engineering Explained’ features timeless wisdom for audio professionals....
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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