BE_BEYOND THE HEADLINES_ Penton Media September 14, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/249 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.dolby.com/professional/pro_audio_engineering/technologies/dolby-pulse.html?utm_campaign=br-dp&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=be-bth&utm_content=dolby-pulse-468) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Acquisition fever spreads at IBC2009 A flurry of acquisitions is signaling industry consolidation and confidence in the business going forward. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/acquisition-fever-spreads-ibc2009-091409/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Transporting DVI-I, RGB-HV and DVI-D signals up to WQXGA 2560x1600 over a single fiber, the MultiDyne DVI-6000 converts all formats to a 3.75Gb/s or optional SMPTE-compliant 3Gb/s optical and electrical data streams. The DVI-6000 supports standard 3Gb/s routers, including the MultiDyne EOS-4000. To learn more, call +1.888.517.3342, or visit http://www.multidyne.com/bebeyondtheheadlines ---------------------------------------- WEB EXCLUSIVE --Capturing tomorrow's audience I've written previously about social networking and how tomorrow's audiences will be vastly different from those we serve today. One goal may then be to build and adapt our facilities to move as expeditiously into that arena as possible. Let's review some research on social networking and those who compose these general groups to better attract them to our stations. A research project titled "Creating & Connecting/Research and Guidelines on Online Social -- and Educational -- Networking," by the National School Boards Association and funded by Microsoft, Verizon and News Corp., revealed some astonishing facts about young viewers. To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad/2009/09/07/capturing-tomorrow%E2%80%99s-audience/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Live TV production doesn't have to mean assembling an expensive studio and hiring a team to run it. Broadcast Pix provides an entire integrated production system with an HD switcher, CG, clips, monitoring, aspect correction and more. Over 1,000 systems installed worldwide. Save time. Save money. Make better television. http://www.broadcastpix.com Slate 100G http://www.broadcastpix.com/The-Switcher-Redefined/Slate-G-100.html Slate 1000G http://www.broadcastpix.com/The-Switcher-Redefined/Slate-G-1000.html Slate 5000G http://www.broadcastpix.com/The-Switcher-Redefined/Slate-G-5000.html ---------------------------------------- NEWS --Community Broadcasters Association closes doors; some LPTV stations look to cellular alternative Many LPTV stations could no longer pay dues to the CBA, which contributed to the organization's demise. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/community-broadcasters-assoc-closes-doors-lptv-look-cellular-alternative-091409/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Harris offers the industry's broadest portfolio of multi-image display processors. Our comprehensive range of multiviewers addresses any type of display requirement, from small-scale installations to large enterprise monitoring needs. Click here to find out more. http://www.broadcast.harris.com/multiviewers ---------------------------------------- FCC & INDUSTRY UPDATE --FCC gears up for massive broadband initiative With a newly hired staff and a complete FCC membership roster, the commission is gearing up to tackle broadband issues in a major way. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/fcc-gears-up-massive-broadband-initiative-091409/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Optimal media transcoding isn't just file conversion. It's easy job management and intelligent automation to increase throughput. Format flexibility, from acquisition and to distribution. Scalability from small transcoding "farms" to enterprise operations. Integration with leading automated Quality Control tools. Powerful APIs for custom integration. It's what Digital Rapids Transcode Manager http://www.digital-rapids.com/transcodemanager?utm_source=BE_Headlines&utm_content=BE-HEAD-TM&utm_campaign=BE_Headlines® delivers. Learn more. http://www.digital-rapids.com/transcodemanager?utm_source=BE_Headlines&utm_content=BE-HEAD-TM&utm_campaign=BE_Headlines ---------------------------------------- NEW PRODUCTS & REVIEWS --Omneon unveils Media Application Server for centralized clip management The new server is designed to allow third-party developers and customers to create new workflow tools for Omneon's expanding Media Server platform. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/omneon-unveils-media-application-server-centralized-clip-management-091409/ Anton/Bauer shows modular battery system The Tandem 150 is a small, lightweight charger and on-camera power supply package. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/anton-bauer-modular-battery-sys-091409/ Avid advances Interplay asset management platform New collaboration tools in Version 2.0 allow single users and remotely located workgroups to seamlessly share media and streamline workflows. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/avid-advances-interplay-asset-management-platform-091409/ Digieffects debuts 3D Camera Mapper plug-in for After Effects Camera Mapper was developed in close collaboration with visual effects expert Mark Christiansen. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/digieffects-debuts-3d-camera-mapper-plugin-after-effects-091409/ Grass Valley offers K2 Dyno Director for live HD replay production The K2 Dyno Director software allows fewer people to perform all the required replay tasks usually requiring many more when using conventional replay systems. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/grass-valley-k2-dyno-director-live-hd-replay-production-091409/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT More than ever, success in broadcast depends on making the most of every asset: your systems, your staff, and your media. Innovative nonlinear news solutions from Avid support your existing technology, industry-standard formats, and third-party devices to create flexible workflows that break workflow barriers and boost your bottom line. Discover 10 ways to save. http://www.avid.com/solutions/newsroom-solutions.asp?cmpid=AV-EM-BC1 ---------------------------------------- MORE NEW PRODUCTS Cisco demonstrates Medianet technologies at IBC2009 Medianets are next-generation, media-aware IP networks built specifically for video and rich media applications. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/cisco-demonstrates-medianet-tech-091409/ DVEO launches new version of time delay system TS-TimeShifter receives and immediately recognizes DVB-ASI signals from satellite feeds or other sources. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/dveo-new-time-delay-system-091409/ Chyron Lyric PRO Version 7.1 now includes enhanced language support The advanced text renderer enables vector display of virtually any font set. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/chyron-lyric-pro-7-includes-language-support-091409/ Telestream, Wowza team up for 'anywhere' video The combined offering simplifies high-quality streaming of live content to mobile, desktop and TV screens and lets consumers view video on the screen of their choice. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/telestream-wowza-team-anywhere-vid-091409/ Harmonic introduces new Carbon Server, Carbon QC software Carbon Server 4.0 provides dynamic load-balancing and failover protection. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/harmonic-introduces-carbon-server-carbon-qc-software-091409/ Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com/products/switchers/kayenne/) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- This paper introduces Broadcasters to a modular storage approach for scalable, cost-effective file storage and outlines the specific storage requirements for HD broadcasting workflows... Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/file-storage-real-time-hd-workflow/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Independent film producer and owner of Hollywood, CA-based editing boutique Pinlight Studios Rick Shaw discusses how technological evolution and today's economy are impacting independent moviemaking... Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/technology-economy-moviemaking-rick-shaw-0901/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Grass Valley's K2 Dyno Director is a new software management layer that enables live event productions to cost-effectively combine multiple K2 Dyno HD replay controllers for use within OB vans and sports venues... Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/video/ibc09/grass-valley-k2-dyno-director/. ---------------------------------------- MORE ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER To subscribe to this newsletter go to: http://subscribers.broadcastengineering.com/?tc=NLSUB To unsubscribe from this newsletter go to: http://subscribers.broadcastengineering.com/?tc=NLSUB&cid=#message_id#&lid=#list_id#&email=#email# For information on advertising in this newsletter, please contact: Susan Schaefer at mailto:susan.schaefer@penton.com For questions concerning delivery of this newsletter, please contact our Customer Service Department at: US Toll Free: (866) 505-7173 International: (402) 505-7173 or mailto:broadcastengineering@pbinews.com To get this newsletter in a different format (Text or HTML), or to change your e-mail address, please go to your profile page here: http://subscribers.broadcastengineering.com/?tc=NLSUB&email=#email# Penton Media | 249 W. 17th Street | New York, NY 10011 Copyright 2009, Penton Media. All rights reserved. This article is protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, rewritten, distributed, re-disseminated, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast, directly or indirectly, in any medium without the prior written permission of Penton Media.