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In the November 8, 2009 Issue:

FCC considers TV spectrum for broadband use
TV, film students to be selected for Loreen Arbus Foundation scholarships
AKG becomes METAlliance Pro Partner
RTW affirms commitment to ITU-compliant loudness metering
Sound Devices introduces 552 field production mixer

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 Top Story
FCC considers TV spectrum for broadband use

The final FCC plan is scheduled for release in February.

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 News
TV, film students to be selected for Loreen Arbus Foundation scholarships

The AWRT and Television Academy foundations will present the scholarship winners at the 2010 College Television Awards Gala.

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 Business Announcements
AKG becomes METAlliance Pro Partner

The Austrian mic maker has been invited to join the exclusive group of high-end pro audio leaders.

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 Technology and Applications
RTW affirms commitment to ITU-compliant loudness metering

The German company is helping to spearhead the study and standardization of broadcast loudness control.

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 Audio Products
Sound Devices introduces 552 field production mixer

Sound Devices is now shipping its new five-channel field mixer with integrated digital recorder and voice-prompted menu.

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StageTec introduces CRESCENDO digital console

The German console manufacturer unveiled its new, broadcast-ready Crescendo with configurable bus layout at AES.

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Steinberg shows Nuendo 4, SyncStation audio environment at AES

The scalable, crossplatform Nuendo 4 audio post and studio production software features a 32-bit engine and full surround throughout.

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GC Pro announces new Ocean Way Impact studio monitors

The new high-resolution studio reference monitors by Alan Sides debuted at AES.

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Stewart Audio shows subcompact power amps

The new power-sensing AV25 and CVA Series amps weigh less than 1lb and fit almost anywhere.

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Focusrite ships new Scarlett plug-in suite

The plug-in suite features a visually stunning GUI with professional dynamics processing, EQ and reverb.

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Podcast
Bitcentral CEO Fred Fourcher presented a paper on what stations must consider if they wish to submit HD news stories from the field via available broadband networks... Click here.
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