June 1, 2006
Editorial
Audio versus video: Why video always wins
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, David Austerberry, editor
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The editor explores why video is treated better than audio...
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Greedy HDTVsJun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, Brad Dick, editorial director The eco-czars’ answer to ever larger TV sets is that they be made more efficient with such federally mandated “features” as sleep modes and require efficiency labels ... |
FCC Update
VNRs, a continuing problem
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Harry C. Martin
Video news releases (VNRs), unsolicited taped publicity pieces, continue to create issues for TV stations that do not identify the sources when all or part of such pieces appear in their newscasts...
Transition to Digital
Testing audio systems
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Michael Robin
The author shows readers what kinds of tests need to be done on digital audio signals and the equipment needed...
Computers & Networks
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Network troubleshootingJun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Brad Gilmer How to check of the physical layer of a computer network... |
Transmission & Distribution
Turning online services into revenue
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Barb Roeder
Today, as the industry matures, there is more and more evidence that streaming media can be a profitable arm of a broadcaster’s business model...
Production Clips
Video server technology: Methods for reliable operations
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Al Kovalick
A look into the complex world of HD storage. Because HD files are larger, storage systems need to be bigger and faster...
Field Reports
Transporting SDI and HD-SDI with MRV Communications' SFP
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Sergiu Rotenstein
A patent-pending small form-factor pluggable (SFP) solution from MRV Communications enables the transport of SDI and HD-SDI signals using off-the-shelf optical transceivers...
KWTV moves to digital archives with Telestream's MAPreview
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Randy Cassimus
KWTV migrates to digital technology with the installation of Telestream’s MAPreview digital video capture and logging system...
Popwire's Compression Master 4.0 Mac OS X-based encoder
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Steve Mullen
Popwire’s Compression Master Mac OS X-based encoder has the functions necessary to act as a universal standards converter...
Technology in Transition
Articles
Post-production systems: The need for speed
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By David Austerberry
The latest post-production systems leverage the phenomenal processing power of commodity IT platforms to enhance the efficiencies of broadcast workflows and enable creativity, all at a lower cost than was conceivable five years ago...
A multiple choice media future
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Craig Birkmaier
Broadcasters eagerly begin transmitting multiple channels, which means new sales opportunities. Birkmaier shows what other stations are doing and what technology is needed...
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Wireless microphones in the frequency jungleJun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Sven Boetcher The deployment of wireless microphone systems shows how spectrum can be shared with other users by careful product and system design... |
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Editing systems: The latest technologyJun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Adrian Pennington Both Avid and Apple post-production edit platforms will exist in parallel within the same facility as business models adapt to new workflows... |
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Choosing a storage management system for broadcastJun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Brian Campanotti The accelerating adoption of digital, file-based infrastructures continues in the broadcast world, forcing the need for more storage capacity and effective... |
NAB2006 Pick Hits
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM
A panel of independent judges bestows awards on some of the best products displayed at NAB2006...
Technology seminar: Editors
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By L. T. Martin
A look at the editing systems shown at NAB2006...
Technology seminar: Cameras
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Barry Braverman
A look at the trends in camera equipment shown at NAB2006...
Technology seminar: Storage
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Michael Grotticelli
A look at storage solutions from NAB2006...
Technology seminar: TM&M
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Philip J. Cianci
A look at the test, measurement and monitoring offerings shown at NAB2006...
Technology seminar: RF
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Don Markley
A look at the RF’s future and the products shown at NAB2006...
Technology seminar: Automation
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Jim Boston
A look at the latest trends in automation systems shown at NAB2006...
Technology seminar: Audio
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, Tom Patrick McAuliffe
A look at the newest crop of audio equipment shown at NAB2006...
Technology seminar: ENG
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Phil Kurz
A look at ENG equipment shown at NAB2006...
Technology Seminar: IPTV
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Phil Kurz
A look IPTV products shown at NAB2006...
Special Report: Severe weather systems
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By David Starnes
Spring and summer bring thunderstorms. The writer shows news directors and station meteorologists how to provide viewers with the latest and most important safety information through technology...
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EGT delivers distributed digital conversionJun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Chris Gordon and Santhana Krishnamachari Solutions from EGT such as embedded closed-loop control and DPI RateLock are important tools for improving the cost-effectiveness of the video network... |
Volicon's monitoring and logging solution
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM, By Julius Perl
The Volicon Observer enables broadcasters and cablecasters to monitor and share transmissions from any PC with an Internet connection...
