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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/missouri-tv-stations-utah-scientific-01132012/?YM_MID='mmid' TV One introduces HDBaseT HDMI over single Cat 5e/Cat 6 system The 1T-CT-651/1T-CT-652 system can achieve signal distribution distances of up to 325ft for uncompressed 1080p signals without signal degradation. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/TV-one-cat-5e-cat-6-01132012/?YM_MID='mmid' Broadcast Pix Granite 500 anchors new production van for Riverside Government Television With three workstations packed in the production van, the 1 M/E Granite 500 control panel's compact footprint provides GTV with a tactile control surface to switch up to 11 HD/SD-SDI inputs. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/broadcast-pix-granite-500-riverside-government-television-01132012/?YM_MID='mmid' Advertisement ---------------------------------------- http://broadcastengineering.com/images/prod/BE-Podcast_160x600.jpg ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Audio continues to challenge video engineers. While the signal itself may be less complex, the human physiology allows viewers to detect even the smallest of audio errors. To help engineers better manage their facility audio systems, the editors at Broadcast Engineering have assembled a team of audio experts from around the world to share their knowledge. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/audio-special-report-1011/ . ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Erik Moreno, co-general manager of the Mobile Content Venture, and senior VP, Corporate Development, for the Fox Networks Group, speaks from the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas about recent important wins for mobile DTV. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/mcv-mobile-dtv-future-podcast/ . ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- TSL is an experienced broadcast systems integrator, celebrating its 25th anniversary at IBC2011. Over the years, TSL has significantly broadened the scope of services and expanded the size and complexity of the projects delivered. 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