BE_BEYOND THE HEADLINES_ Penton Media October 19, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/285 ---------------------------------------- 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 --Broadcast equipment vendors weathering slow recovery The HD World show has shaped up to be a relatively small but vibrant gathering for New York area broadcasters. 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Learn more. http://www.digital-rapids.com/mediamesh?utm_source=BE_Headlines&utm_content=BE-HEAD-MM&utm_campaign=BE_Headlines ---------------------------------------- WEB EXCLUSIVE --Your TV is spying on you Intel, the company most responsible for today's PC technology, recently launched a new system on a chip (SoC) for the next generation of television sets, set-top boxes and DVD players. Moving far beyond the traditional functions of sound and video or even Internet capability, this chip can "learn." These TV sets will be equipped with tentacles that can tap into your past activities, what you did and where you did it. To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad/2009/10/19/your-tv-is-spying-on-you/ NEWS --Mobile DTV standard approved by ATSC After years of trials and experimentation, the standard is now set for deployment. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/mobile-dtv-standard-approved-1019 WTTG-TV anchors to run own prompter on-air Smaller market stations often require talent to run their own prompters, but until now the practice has been unheard of at larger market stations. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/wttg-tv-anchors-run-prompter-1019 KVBC-TV accuses local competitors of selling commercials disguised as news The station has filed an official complaint with the FCC. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/kvbc-tv-accuses-local-competitors-1019 CBS and Cablevision agree on carriage The arrangement with Cablevision affects about 3 million subscribers in the northeastern states. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/cbs-cablevision-agree-carriage-1019 ---------------------------------------- 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 --Short newscasts launched for attention deficient viewers Such "snackable" newscasts run from two-and-a-half minutes to 12 minutes and are gaining audiences throughout the country as viewers become acquainted with short clips on YouTube. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/short-newscast-launched-attention-1019 Forty-two percent of local stations don't know whether they are making money on the Internet Stations average 2.3 full-time and 3.7 part-time employees for Internet duties, for a total of six employees. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/forty-two-percent-local-stations-1019 AJA Video moves to new manufacturing facility The company has moved into its new corporate campus, custom-built to the company's specifications in the heart of Grass Valley, CA. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/aja-video-moves-manufacturing-1019 ---------------------------------------- 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. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/multidyne-shows-opengear-fiber-1019 Algolith debuts signal conformity monitor When encoding or decoding, broadcasters can now accurately compare a processed feed with its original. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/algolith-debuts-signal-monitor-1019 New version of Avid iNEWS Instinct improves newsroom efficiency Version 2.5 includes enhanced audio capabilities and expanded video format support. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/new-version-avid-inews-1019 Calrec introduces new audio console at AES The new Artemis console is based on the Apollo platform, which was launched at NAB in April 2009, and utilizes the same core technologies such as Bluefin2 and Hydra2 networking. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/calrec-introduces-audio-console-1019 ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- MORE NEW PRODUCTS --Audio-Technica shows new stereo condenser microphone The mic gives users the choice of selecting a left-right stereo output or choosing discrete mid-side signals for later manipulation. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/audio-technica-shows-stereo-1019 HoloPhone and Minnetonka team for Dolby-encoded microphone solution The mics integrate with Minnetonka Audio's SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II to offer a streamlined workflow for users. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/holophone-minnetonka-team-dolby-1019 Primacoustic's low-cost FlexiBooth turns any room into a voice-over booth The FlexiBooth is constructed from particle board with a washable black melamine finish. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/primacoustic-low-cost-flexibooth-1019 Islam channel automates with Vectorbox The technology will manage the automated, multichannel playout and production storage of three channels. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/islam-channel-automates-vectorbox-1019 New Asbury College HD production van switches with Grass Valley Kayak HD The new HD unit with the Grass Valley Kayak HD switcher was officially unveiled at a special event on Oct. 14 in Lexington, KY. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/new-asbury-college-hd-production-1019 ---------------------------------------- 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. 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Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/triveni-digital-mobile-dtv-podcast-1015/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 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. 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