Satellite TVRO Part 1
The 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....
Mirics extends FlexiTV software mobile TV receiver to Intel Atom-based platforms
Mirics hopes to see the technology built into ultra-portable devices such as netbooks, MIDs and PMPs....
Network troubleshooting
Previous tutorials have covered the basics of computer networks; this tutorial will examine implementation of that information. In a real-life example from a TV station, several computer workstations could not connect to the Internet, but others could. Read on to see how the problem was discovered and solved...
Artel Video Systems releases three new models DL4000 video transport platform
The new offerings have dramatically lower price points. ...
Softel's Swift subtitling system helps The Mill
The visual effects company is relying on the Swift vTX to manage subtitle content with an efficient file-based workflow. ...
Nucomm upgrades ChannelMaster 7 split-box portable microwave link system
New features include DVB-S modulation, new tripod/mounting hardware and a new user interface. ...
Broadcast Traffic Systems to unveil BTS Express traffic management system
A modular package, Express provides traffic and ad sales management for single- or multichannel presentation suites and playout centers. ...
Utah Scientific to showcase new visual control panel for routing switchers
The UCP-MV control panel uses two touch-screen LCD monitors to combine monitoring and control functions on a 3RU panel....
TMD to feature Mediaflex advancements
The company will highlight advancements in process integration, including integration with Avid Interplay....
Digital Rapids to unveil MediaMesh media distribution system
MediaMesh enables content ranging from ad spots and syndicated shows to long-form programming and digital cinema features to be transmitted efficiently....
SysMedia to unveil newest version of WinCAPS subtitling software
The latest version offers automatic text-to-speech alignment, respeaking for live and offline subtitling, and automated script imports....
ProConsultant Informatique to feature new MediaBench module
The module for the company’s LOUISE scheduling and management system enhances productivity and streamlines content creation and distribution....
Sonnet to feature Qio universal media reader/writer
The Qio offers an alternative to stand-alone card readers, controllers and adapters....
Front Porch Digital to debut DIVAsolo at IBC2009
DIVAsolo is a compact, turnkey solution that unites SAMMA Solo, DIVAworks and DIVAdirector....
Harmonic to highlight DiviCom Electra 8000
The company also will showcase the ProView 7000 integrated receiver stream-processing platform....
