New router at ZDF in Germany adds flexibility to news production
Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen is using the Utah Scientific UTAH-400 digital routing switcher to enable production crews to switch quickly between sets for several of its flagship news programs...
SKY Italia bases HD file-based workflow on Omneon MediaGrid
The HD platform, located at SKY Italia’s new central facility in Milan, also relies on Omneon Spectrum HD media servers for ingest...
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MultiDyne founder Vincent Jachetta dies at 70Jachetta started the company in 1977 with the development of a portable test signal and ID generator... |
Annual IEEE Broadcast Symposium to focus on managing DTV transition
The event will offer technical sessions at which Continuing Education Units can be earned...
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Two-tiered strategy holds RF interference to a minimum in DenverDespite using 718 frequencies for coverage of the Democratic National Convention, a strategy built on pre-event coordination and on-site enforcement held RF interference in check... |
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Vitec Group acquires LitepanelsLitepanels’ LED lighting systems complement the Vitec Group’s lineup of brands, which include Sachtler, Vinten, Autoscript and Anton/Bauer... |
Voice of India selects OCTOPUS newsroom system for ambitious expansion
The Indian broadcasting bouquet will rely on the newsroom system as it pushes to add 19 channels throughout the next 30 months...
Tanzanian broadcaster to acquire Comprompter NewsKing system
Slated for a fall installation, NewsKing will generate graphics directly from the scripts and control video playout from the newscast rundown...
Schneider Optics unveils Century HD lens accessories for Sony HVR-Z7U
The new Century accessories include a wide-angle HD adapter, fisheye HD adapter, an ultra fisheye HD adapter and HD teleconverter...
RF Central to showcase new COFDM monitor, receiver at IBC2008
The RFX-PRX-II is designed for a range of applications, including ENG confidence monitoring and security surveillance...
AAJ TV selects ENPS as newsroom system
The Pakistani broadcaster will use the ENPS newsroom system along with a range of other AP services including APTN video...
Skycam to capture Obama acceptance speech at INVESCO Field
Winnercomm of Tusla, OK, will provide the computer controlled, wire-suspended camera shots to broadcasters taking pool coverage from the stadium...
TV remains important source of news; Web use grows
A new survey from the Pew Research Center finds that much of the public continues to watch TV news regularly, but a younger, tech-savvy audience segment eschews TV for the Web...
NBC finds new XDCAM HD ENG gear improves image quality, reduces costs at Olympics
The new XDCAM HD models include the PDW-700 2/3in CCD camcorder and the PDW-HD1500 recording deck...
ARRI enhances True Blue lighting
The company has reduced the weight of True Blue lights while strengthening the fixtures and improving their corrosion resistance...
