BE_BEYOND THE HEADLINES_ Penton Media October 12, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/278 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.dolby.com/promo/dp600/index.html?utm_campaign=br-dp600&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=be-bth&utm_content=dp600-ingenius-120-scte) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Broadcasters listening to loudness level set in Congress After more than two years of serious discussion, numerous technology trials and newly proposed legislation from Congress to fix the loudness problem now prevalent on TV, the industry is listening. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/broadcasters-listening-loudness-level-1012 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Optimal media transcoding isn't just file conversion. It's easy job management and intelligent automation to increase throughput. 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To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad/2009/10/12/free-doesn%e2%80%99t-pay-the-bills/ NEWS --FCC chairman warns of a looming spectrum crisis Wireless traffic is increasing faster than the original spectrum allocation due to the rapid growth of online video and other bandwidth-heavy applications. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/fcc-chairman-warns-spectrum-1012 NAB to allow some distant satellite signals Broadcasters will not oppose allowing satellite-delivered distant signals to viewers who might not qualify since the digital transition. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/nab-allows-some-signals-1012 FLO TV unveils subscription-based personal television Qualcomm is attempting to expand its subscription base beyond mobile telephones. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/flo-tv-unveils-personal-television-1012 ---------------------------------------- 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's Genachowski pitches net neutrality to musicians He says net neutrality permits independent artists and independent labels to compete on an equal technological playing field with the biggest companies in the space. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/fcc-genachowski-pitches-neutrality-1012 Net neutrality support split along party lines Republicans want the FCC to identify specific practices they believe warrant "regulatory intervention." To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/net-neutrality-support-split-1012 Showtime to stream programs to iPhone application Showtime's application uses Transpera's ad platform, which will provide additional revenue. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/showtime-stream-programs-iphone-1012 ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- NEW PRODUCTS & REVIEWS --Zaxcom spotlights audio data bodypack receivers The compact units receive digital audio, time code and metadata from an IFB transmitter. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/zaxcom-spotlights-audio-data-1012 Wohler ships 3G, 16-channel audio monitors with OLED display The new audio monitors support both the Dolby E-capable and Dolby Digital Plus standards. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/wohler-ships-audio-monitors-1012 Soundfield offers surround Zephyx mic kit with windscreen The new SPS200 is a multicapsule mic, capable of capturing audio in three dimensions and outputting audio in a variety of formats. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/soundfield-offers-surrond-zephyx-1012 Nucomm makes Newscaster receiver available in split box form factor The updated Newscaster DR now offers the ability to receive UHF digital signals in the 150MHz to 850MHz band. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/nucomm-makes-newscaster-receiver-1012 Harris helps Meredith Broadcasting outfit centralcasting hub in Atlanta Meredith recently upgraded its HD broadcast operations at KPHO-TV in Phoenix with Harris broadcast equipment as well. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/harris-helps-meredith-broadcasting-1012 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.avid.com/products/transmission-automation.asp?cmpid=AV-BN-7) ---------------------------------------- MORE NEW PRODUCTS --Montenegrin public broadcaster selects EVS' Xedio modular production suite The tapeless technology deployed offers instant control of media across the entire network. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/montenegrin-public-broadcaster-selects-1012 Solid State Logic shows XLogic I/O card at AES The XLogic Alpha-Link Audio I/O range is a family of multichannel audio converters for studio, live and broadcast applications. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/solid-state-logic-shows-1012 Panasonic delivers handheld AVCCam and pocket-sized remote camera head The HMR10 AVCCAM recorder is designed for backup recording from any HD-SDI-enabled camera or for use in studio or event production. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/panasonic-delivers-handheld-avccam-1012 New OConnor 120EXe fluid head used on 'Antichrist' feature The extreme stability and high precision of the 120EX worked well for pivot points and nodal offsets. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/new-oconnor-120exe-fluid-1012 THAT controls TV loudness with dbx-tv Total Volume The company is marketing a two-channel loudness control technology that manages all sources of undesirable loudness changes. 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From the retention of final cuts and raw content that may find life in future projects to digital preservation efforts, more and more content is being maintained. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/quantum/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- According to station chief engineer Darren Alline, while not having to work around existing ongoing operations was an advantage, the project presented other challenges, not the least of which was deciding what to do about surround sound during HD newscasts. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/darren-alline-part-one/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Dektec shows the DTU-215 USB Modulator, a portable, multistandard unit that can be used with a laptop, enabling a field engineer to carry a portable stream-station wherever he wants. 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