BE_BEYOND THE HEADLINES_ Penton Media August 24, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/230 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.dolby.com/promo/dolby-media-meter/index.html?utm_campaign=br-mm&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=be-bth&utm_content=dmm-468) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Streamlining back-office file management with device-aware software The software simplifies the administration of multiplatform file serving and fulfillment. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/streamlining-backoffic-file-management-0824 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Connecting Content to Opportunity From individual appliances to scalable workflows, Digital Rapids has the leading solutions to bring live, packaged and on-demand content to wider audiences and new distribution opportunities. Learn more about our solutions for: * Ingest and Encoding http://www.digital-rapids.com/Products/Expertise1_EncTrans.aspx?utm_source=BE_Headlines&utm_content=BE-HEAD-CCOE&utm_campaign=BE_Headlines - simultaneously to multiple formats * Transcoding http://www.digital-rapids.com/Products/IndividualProducts/Transcode%20Mgr.aspx?utm_source=BE_Headlines&utm_content=BE-HEAD-CCOT&utm_campaign=BE_Headlines - with intelligent automation * Streaming http://www.digital-rapids.com/Products/Expertise2_LiveStream.aspx?utm_source=BE_Headlines&utm_content=BE-HEAD-CCOS&utm_campaign=BE_Headlines - for web, mobile and IPTV * Delivery http://www.digital-rapids.com/Products/IndividualProducts/C2.aspx?utm_source=BE_Headlines&utm_content=BE-HEAD-CCOD&utm_campaign=BE_Headlines - efficient delivery to distribution partners ---------------------------------------- WEB EXCLUSIVE --Becoming a leader Jim was elated when he told his wife about his promotion to chief engineer. He had worked hard at the station for several years and saw the new assignment as his just reward. His 7-year-old son was listening to the conversation. After a time, he asked, "Does the mean you don't have to fix things now, Dad?" "Not exactly," his father replied. "Now my problems will be with people, not equipment." Little did he know then how true that statement would be. To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad/2009/08/13/becoming-a-leader/ NEWS --DTV reception remains an issue with stations and OTA viewers alike There are still a number of lingering issues with the DTV transition. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/dtv-reception-remains-issue-0824 Time Warner Cable denies carriage to South Carolina's WBTW-TV Time Warner said it dropped WBTW because it is an out-of-market station providing duplicative programming. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/time-warner-cable-denies-0824 ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- FCC & INDUSTRY UPDATE --SMPTE seeks new executive director A search committee is now looking at potential candidates for the position. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/smpte-seeks-executive-director-0824 Burst helps WHUT-TV with digital upgrade Burst designed the system in 2008 to handle one HD and up to four SD channels of programming. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/burst-helps-whut-tv-0824 ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- NEW PRODUCTS & REVIEWS --KTWO captures HD news with JVC camcorders The station will use the new camcorders to produce five newscasts every weekday and two on both Saturday and Sunday, plus a weekly sports program. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/ktwo-captures-hd-news-0824 DVEO to offer four-channel HD-SDI input card with automatic standards detection The HD-SDI Master Quad/i PCIe card simultaneously receives up to four independent real-time HD-SDI streams and stores them in a PC workstation or video server. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/dveo-offer-fourchannel-hdsdi-0824 WLOS-TV switches HD newscast with Snell's Kahuna Parent company Sinclair Broadcast is standardizing all of its news operations on the multiformat switcher. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/wlostv-switches-hd-newscast-0824 Quantel to demonstrate virtualization at IBC The company will offer its high-speed sQ server workflow with Final Cut Pro editors without compromises on speed or quality. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/quantel-demonstrate-virtualization-ibc-0824 Sound Devices to introduce solid-state digital audio recorder The 788T-SSD is a new version of its 788T recorder. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/sound-devices-introduce-recorder-0824 ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- MORE NEW PRODUCTS --Panasonic announces low-cost HD studio configuration The new Camcorder Studio System provides high-quality digital signal transmission at up to 328ft, full remote camera control and a range of professional features. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/panasonic-announces-lowcost-hd-0824 Clear-Com to demo hybrid network at IBC The solution is a combination of traditional TDM-based intercom systems with IP solutions. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/clearcom-demo-hydbrid-network-0824 HSN unveils new iPhone application powered by Inlet streaming The free application offers a live-video "three-screen experience" that allows consumers to browse and shop the network's 35,000-plus array of products. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/hsn-unveils-iphone-application-0824 MultiDyne develops optical extender for audio IFB Fiber-Comms allows for greater data transport, over a lighter fiber cable and for a longer distance. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/multidyne-develops-optical-extender-0824 Custom Consoles to show low-cost EditOne workstation EditOne features a compact footprint including a profiled horizontal work surface with an optional dual 2RU desktop pod. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/custom-consoles-show-editone-0824 ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com/products/switchers/kayenne/) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- This white paper will introduce you to ViewCast Smooth Streaming and explains how you can apply the technology in real-world VOD and live event broadcasting applications. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/smooth-streaming-viewcast/?cid=viewcastWP. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- According to Chyron VP Jim Martinolich, cloud computing and software as a service (SaaS) may be just such disruptive technologies. Martinolich, an IBC2009 panelist during the "Cloud Production and Delivery" session, Friday, Sept. 11, says there are several good reasons SaaS is becoming accepted in the broadcast industry. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/martinolich-audio-0729/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Wohler president and CEO, Carl Dempsey, shows the AMP2 16-channel multirate SDI audio monitors with Dolby capability. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/video/nab09/wohler-amp1/. ---------------------------------------- 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.