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In the December 5, 2011 Issue:

House Subcommittee approves spectrum auction legislation, but fight's not over
Analog (SECAM) transmission ceases in France
Getty Images offers news and fact-based clip library
Spectra Logic develops 3.6 exabyte storage system
Canon intros new Super Telephoto lens with image stabilization

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 Top Story
House Subcommittee approves spectrum auction legislation, but fight's not over
By Michael Grotticelli

The vote was 17-6, and the bill now heads to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee for debate.

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If you work with audio, don't miss this important webcast. Remaining CALM is not an option – it is now a requirement. Attendees will learn about Audio loudness terms and definitions; Measuring audio loudness (tools and solutions); CALM regulations, deadlines and requirements and more. Attendance is free. Register now

 News
Analog (SECAM) transmission ceases in France
By Michael Grotticelli

On Nov. 29, 2011, terrestrial SECAM (or Sequential Color with Memory) broadcasts in France were shut down for the last time, ending a 44-year reign.

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More than half of Internet viewers are watching TV and movies
By Michael Grotticelli

As online viewing grows, the usage of on-demand, DVR and DVD platforms also continues to expand.

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 FCC & Industry Update
Getty Images offers news and fact-based clip library
By Michael Grotticelli

The renowned library has greatly expanded its video library of news and other clips and is now licensing them to broadcasters and documentary makers.

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Sportvision and TruMedia Networks to deliver detailed analytics to minor league baseball teams
By Michael Grotticelli

The new partnership will give farms teams the same tools as their “big league” clubs now enjoy.

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Transmitting straight from the editor's desk

In his new blog, Broadcast Engineering Editorial Director Brad Dick posts his rants, raves and reviews of what's happening in the industry. To read his latest post, visit blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad.

 New Products & Reviews
Spectra Logic develops 3.6 exabyte storage system

This high-capacity, enterprise tape library is designed to meet the demands of big data and cloud storage applications.

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Ireland's Nemeton TV improves graphic look with Brainstorm Aston 7 CG

The Aston 7 is a 3-D broadcast graphics presentation platform aimed at live TV programming.

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Vitec Multimedia unveils high-capacity batteries for solid-state recorders

These 10.8V/1950mAh high-capacity batteries double the current capacity.

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 More New Products
Canon intros new Super Telephoto lens with image stabilization

The lens has a 95X zoom ratio and the widest angle of view (58.3 degrees horizontal at 8.6mm) of any field lens presently available.

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SRS Labs develops headend loudness management solutions

The new SRS HELM family of volume leveling solutions includes one for live feeds, or real-time processing applications and another for offline, file-based workflows.

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Bittree launches new programmable audio patch bays

The Bittree 969-A series patch bays are fully programmable to allow users to change the normals and grounding of individual circuits quickly and easily.

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Podcast
Paul Erickson, the author of a new IMS Research study on the proliferation of TVs with Internet connectivity, sees pay TV operators making a push to offer subscribers OTT-like offerings within the user experience they are trying to create. Click here.

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