BE_ENG TECHNOLOGY UPDATE_ Penton Media July 8, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/182 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.harmonicinc.com/Sol_contribution30.cfm) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Webcast to help broadcasters enroll in voluntary disaster reporting system By Phil Kurz The FCC and NAB will conduct a webcast July 14 to encourage more extensive broadcaster participation in the agency's Disaster Information Reporting System program. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/webcast-broadcasters-voluntary-disaster-reporting-0708 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Fujinon is the leader in Broadcast Lenses. Visit http://Fujinon.com to research and view their industry leading technology that will ensure your images are kept at the highest quality possible. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/rtnda-murrow-award-winners-0703 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT White paper: IP Networks for Broadcaster Applications Intended for broadcast engineers interested in understanding how Internet Protocol (IP) Networks can be used as a transport layer for next generation broadcaster networks, this paper describes how IP and MPLS technologies have the capability to deliver highly available point-to-point and point-to-multipoint services to meet today's broadcaster video requirements. With the inherent capabilities of modern IP routers and high-speed optical and Ethernet transport, broadcasting organizations can take advantage of the substantial OPEX and CAPEX savings of IP networks. With no need to statically provision circuits and bandwidth, much more efficient utilization of networks and resources can be achieved, while ensuring the bandwidth and Quality of Service to support even the most demanding applications. Read this white paper now. http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/ip-network-broadcasters-applications/index.html ---------------------------------------- SOUND OFF --Interview: Neuman discusses Los Angeles 2GHz BAS relocation - Part II By Phil Kurz The man Sprint Nextel chose to coordinate the relocation of 2GHz Broadcast Auxiliary Service operation in the Los Angeles market cluster says the new COFDM equipment gives news producers the chance to be more creative with live shots. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/interview-neuman-los-angeles-ghz-bas-relocation-0708 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Utilizing Smooth Streaming Smooth Streaming, Microsoft's new adaptive streaming technology, is an exciting advancement that brings us closer to Web-based television-like delivery of HD media content. This white paper will introduce you to Smooth Streaming and explains how you can apply the technology in real-world VOD and live event broadcasting applications. Read Now. http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/smooth-streaming-viewcast/index.html ---------------------------------------- ENG --AVS overcomes crowded Los Angeles spectrum for live marathon coverage To provide wireless camera feeds for KNBC4's live broadcast of the marathon, AVS selected strategic frequencies in the 1.4GHz, 2.0GHz, 2.5GHz and 7.0GHz bands. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/avs-los-angeles-spectrum-live-marathon-coverage-0708 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Broadcast Engineering Webinar - Audio Systems and Processing http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=152627&s=1&k=1FF8CE7D9D498E673629D0B3F58CA948&partnerref=newstext Live Event Tuesday, July 14th Audiences want to be immersed in their entertainment, and that requires superb audio. In this hour long event, Digital Technology Consultant, Aldo Cugnini, will focus on audio systems and processing addressing the following topics: digital audio signals, sampling, aliasing, digital interfaces, fourier transform, level compression, loudness processing and more. Register Now http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=152627&s=1&k=1FF8CE7D9D498E673629D0B3F58CA948&partnerref=newstext ---------------------------------------- BEYOND ENG --'Lost' historical film archive delivers fresh insight into '60s, '70s The Associated Press has conducted a major restoration project of news film from the 1960s and 1970s tucked safely away in a bunker deep beneath the city of London. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/lost-historical-film-archive-fresh-insight-0708 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT 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 http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad. ---------------------------------------- ENG PRODUCTS --DVEO ships HD-SDI Master card A firmware change converts the HD-SDI Master input card to an output card, and vice-versa. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/dveo-ships-hd-sdi-master-card-0708 Anton/Bauer announces special promotional price for QR-RH Red One Handle The new QR-RH RED One Handle features the company's Gold Mount system and hot swap feature. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/anton-bauer-special-promotional-price-red-one-handle-0708 Polecam to unveil 7th Heaven portable camera rig Polecam's 7th Heaven incorporates seven rigid carbon-fiber elements that interlock to achieve a 26ft reach. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/polecam-heaven-portable-camera-rig-0708 MultiDyne unveils COMMS-2000 intercom interface The COMMS-2000 interface allows the conversion of a single channel of standard or TW party-line intercom to four-wire audio. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/multidyne-comms-intercom-interface-0708 On Call Communications, Intelsat assist international news groups with coverage of singer's death Within hours of the first reports of Michael Jackson's death, On Call was on the scene assisting international news organizations with live coverage from Los Angeles. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/on-call-communications-intelsat-singer-death-0703 Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Automation system vendors and server vendors appear to be picking up the baton regarding the many new formats; the element missing from the playout centers of broadcasters is automated QC. Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/2AW_19565_0.pdf ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- In this, the second of a two-part conversation, Stanley S. Hubbard, chairman and CEO of Hubbard Broadcasting and son of company founder Stanley E. Hubbard, discusses many of the important firsts for the broadcaster. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/sound-off-interview-stanley-hubbard-0624/ ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- JVC's Carl Hicks, director of broadcast sales demonstrates the company's new HM700 camera, which records directly to SDHC memory cards in the QuickTime format for Final Cut Pro and optionally to SxS media compatible with Sony's XDCAM EX format. 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