Infrastructure
|
Satellite TVRO Part 1The transition to DTV really started when satellite transmissions were encoded as digital signals, and with analog satellite service mostly gone, the transition to all-digital satellite signals is almost complete. Setting up an analog downlink was similar to tuning in an over-the-air analog TV signal; you moved the antenna until you saw a picture. But just as this does not work for DTV, it also does not work with digital satellite signals. This series of newsletters will show you what’s going on with today’s satellites and how to find the one you want.... |
Converting video files
Transferring a station’s library of movies, programs, spots and other video files from one server system to another is something that almost all engineers will have to face one day. Making this process as easy as possible and error-free is the goal of file format conversion. ...
Optical Cable introduces HD Bend-Tolerant Cable
The company’s new cable line features a 3mm diameter and is suited for applications where space in limited....
Artel Video Systems enables interoperation between DL4000, Media Links MD8000 video transport platforms
Customers can take full advantage of the MD8000’s strength as a networking platform and the DL4000’s as a platform for edge and tributary applications. ...
Quantum StorNext v4.0 software enriches data-sharing, management in high-performance, high-data-growth environments
The new software features integrated deduplication, policy-based replication and expanded file management and archiving capabilities....
Digital Alert Systems launches educational EAS Web site
The new company Web site provides resources for effective Emergency Alert Management in broadcast....
Argentina's PromTV builds tapeless HD production, playout model on turnkey solution from Snell
Snell's product line supports HD shift and enables HD production and playout of ESPN HD from Buenos Aires. ...
MaxLinear enables antenna-free handsets
The MxL751SM delivers a diversity-channel solution for ISDB-T mobile TV at the cost, size and power requirements of single-channel solutions. ...
Mirics launches FlexiStream home media center platform
Using Windows 7 and NVIDIA GPUs, FlexiStream lets viewers take their home TV to smartphones, PMPs and netbooks. ...
Mobile augmented reality to see $732 million market by 2014
A Juniper Research report attributes the current mobile AR small market to scarcity of augmented reality-enabled smartphones. ...
Malata, MobilMAX selects Telegent for analog mobile TV
Telegent chipsets deliver free-to-air TV for new mini-TVs and handsets. ...
Dynamic bit-rate adaptation as a best practice
DBRA is the key to addressing network congestion and fragmentation challenges in wireless multimedia streaming. ...
Dilithium helps Yahoo! expand mobile reach
The Dilithium Content Adapter delivers real-time flexibility and control for streaming mobile content. ...
PacketVideo's TwonkyBeam brings TV anywhere closer
The free browser plug-in lets viewers drag and drop to stream content between networked devices. ...
Rainbow Network supports new MSG Varsity network with RadiantGrid Technologies
MSG Varsity uses the solution to transcode content for interactive television, online distribution and video on demand....
Shotoku supplies virtual studio camera support to TV Azteca
TV Azteca chose the Shotoku equipment because it was compatible with the facility’s virtual studio technology....
NBC network to compete with its Boston affiliate online
NBC has hired a city editor and contracted with freelancers to write for the site, which will be called nbcboston.com....
Cox tests LTE wireless technology for voice and video over broadband
While Cox is testing 4G LTE technology, it is initially deploying wireless services using the 3G CDMA standard....
Eyeheight introduces dual-channel animating logo inserter
The LI-2DM has an internal memory capacity of approximately one HD full frame or five SD full frames for each logo inserter....
ESPN turns to Aspera for data delivery of World Cup coverage
Large volumes of edited video segments will be moved as files over fiber links using high-speed file transfer software....
Yamaha to introduce HD-SDI interface card at NAB
The broadcast interface card bridges HD and SD systems for use of embedded audio in Yamaha digital mixers....
