BE_ENG TECHNOLOGY UPDATE_ Penton Media January 13, 2010 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/360 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://broadcastengineering.com/webcast/best/) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --FCC chairman requests more time to develop National Broadband Plan In letters to four powerful lawmakers, Julius Genachowski requested an extension of the deadline for the plan until mid-March. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/fcc-chairman-requests-more-time-develop-national-broadband-plan-0112 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Experience our community in the Broadcast Engineering Forum! The forum is a place for you, the reader, to discuss the issues that matter. Come join the discussion on the latest industry topics with other broadcast professionals, enthusiasts as well as Broadcast Engineering's own writers and editors. Sign up at http://community.broadcastengineering.com/forums. ---------------------------------------- E-NEWS --TV industry revenue drops 22.4 percent for 2009, BIA/Kelsey estimates According to the latest report from the financial advisory service, revenue will hover in the mid-$10 billion level through 2013. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/tv-revenue-drops-22-percent-2008-bia-kelsey-20091230/ Lange to lead SMPTE as new executive director Barbara Lange previously served as staff director of product management and business development for the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/lange-lead-smpte-new-executive-director-0112 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Broadcast Engineering's monthly Webcasts cover key technical and operational topics. Issues covered will include improving workflow, IT engineering, automation, compression, audio and other topics. These one-hour events are free to attendees and enable them to learn right from their desktops or home computers. Visit https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=128443&sessionid=1&key=192BA4A948A35177FB4BC7CC2BF5CDBF&sourcepage=register for registration information. ---------------------------------------- ENG --NBC Olympics to power ENG crews with Anton/Bauer batteries Anton/Bauer has used its relationship with NBC's Olympics division as an opportunity to debut advanced ENG power solutions. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/nbc-olympics-power-eng-crews-anton_bauer-batteries-0112 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT A Mechanism to Recover Lost MPEG / IP Delivery Data in Real Time sponsored by: Sencore In the ever advancing world of media content delivery, MPEG over IP (MPEG/IP) has been gaining popularity for a number of reasons. MPEG/IP delivery offers lower costs, higher bandwidth, greater efficiency, and new application possibilities over the traditional methods, such as: Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and RF networks. Along with the benefits, come a number of challenges. One of the biggest challenges is a mechanism to recover lost data in real-time. This paper will attempt to shed some light on the inner workings of the real-time data recovery mechanism: Pro-MPEG Code of Practice #3 Forward Error Correction (CoP#3 FEC). Read Now http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/recover-lost-mpeg-ip-real-time-1104/ ---------------------------------------- BEYOND ENG --CNN Chile deploys DIVArchive, DIVAdirector to manage, move content through news workflow DIVArchive has enabled CNN Chile to devise a unified system of best-of-breed solutions and optimize the management of its video content. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/cnn-chile-deploys-divarchive-divadirector-manage-move-content-through-news-workflow-0112 Wichita station installs Riedel digital matrix intercom At the heart of the KWCH installation is a Riedel Artist 128 digital matrix intercom. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/wichita-station-installs-riedel-digital-matrix-intercom-0112 ---------------------------------------- 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 --Vislink wireless camera systems capture Boston's Winter Classic hockey game A hockey rink was set up on top of the diamond at the historic baseball stadium for a game between the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/vislink-wireless-camera-systems-capture-bostons-winter-classic-hockey-game-0107/index.html Sony unveils HXR-NX5U solid-state AVCHD-recording camcorder The HXR-NX5U, which can record AVCHD up to 24Mb/s, features Sony's Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/sony-unveils-hxr-nxsu-solid-state-avchd-recording-camcorder-0112 The Studio at B&H adds Polecam The company, which gives professionals the chance to evaluate equipment up close, has added Polecam's complete line of video production systems. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/the-studio-at-b_h-adds-polecam-0112 Miranda to highlight ALC solution at London expo The company will showcase its Automatic Loudness Control range of solutions at the Broadcast Video Expo, Feb. 16-18. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/miranda-highlight-alc-solution-london-expo-0112 Sennheiser to open facility to support broadcasters at Winter Olympics The temporary facility will be open Feb. 6-14 in Vancouver to assist broadcasters with equipment and RF coordination needs. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/sennheiser-supports-broadcasters-winter-olympics-20091230/ Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- By building a common infrastructure for equipment and services across multiple segments of the business, media companies can amortize technology costs across different business units... Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/systems_integration/cisco-media-entertainment-cloud/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- In the world of TV, 2009 will be remembered as the year full-power broadcasters put aside analog transmission and fully entered the digital age. Future generations may also recall it for substantial progress on the mobile TV front with the adoption of the ATSC A/153 mobile DTV standard and the launch of about 30 mobile DTV channels nationwide... Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/hdtv-transmission-keeps-broadcasters-1215/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Vislink News and Entertainment demonstrates its Deep Interleaving technology, which can compensate for transmission disruptions of up to four seconds in duration and includes instantaneous relocking once the signal is restored... 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