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In the October 14, 2009 Issue:

Nation's largest DMA completes 2GHz BAS relocation project
Stations devote more staff to Web; most remain wary of efforts
Italian newsgathering group builds citywide wireless network to cover Rome
Mir TV transitions to tapeless news production
SoundField introduces compact, windproof, portable surround mic at AES

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 Top Story
Nation's largest DMA completes 2GHz BAS relocation project

Broadcasters from New York City joined those from 15 other designated market areas in completing their 2GHz Broadcast Auxiliary Service relocation in the past two months.

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 E-News
Stations devote more staff to Web; most remain wary of efforts

The latest RTNDA/Hofstra University survey reveals stations are increasing full- and part-time staff devoted to the Web, but most say they believe their stations aren’t yet on top of the technology.

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Introducing the HP SkyRoom visual collaboration software

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 ENG
Italian newsgathering group builds citywide wireless network to cover Rome

H24 Live is relying on the Nucomm CamPac2 transmitter and NewsCaster DR2 diversity receiver to provide citywide digital ENG coverage.

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 Beyond ENG
Mir TV transitions to tapeless news production

The broadcaster, jointly owned by members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, has selected the Dalet Enterprise Edition as the foundation of its new workflow.

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 ENG Products
SoundField introduces compact, windproof, portable surround mic at AES

The SPS200 Zephyx Kit offers phase-coherent, high-resolution, multichannel audio pickup in field production applications.

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Fujinon to highlight several HD ENG lenses at HD World

One of the lenses on display will be the HA42x9.7BERD, a Premier Series stabilized, telephoto ENG-style lens with 42x zoom and 2x extender.

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Anton/Bauer highlights Tandem 150 modular power system

Ideal for remote and on-location shoots, the system operates as a DC power supply once a camera or other device is connected and turned on.

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Rycote showcases RUCK mic shockmount, windshield at IBC2009

RUCK offers users a way to protect high-quality, camera-mounted mics from wind noise and unwanted vibrations.

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Avid plug-in gives users direct access to footage shot with Ikegami GFCAM

Users of the new versions of Avid NewsCutter, Media Composer and Symphony editing systems now have direct access to HD footage and associated metadata created by the Ikegami GFCAM.

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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.
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White Papers
The amount of digital content created by media & entertainment customers is growing at an alarming rate. 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.
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