BE_DIGITAL_E-ZINE_ Penton Media October 13, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/279 FEATURES --A new world of multichannel automation For broadcasters spanning large geographical areas and multiple time zones, a multichannel automation system is critical. To view the full article go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/penton/be1009/#/26 --Loudness control An industry standard is needed to measure audio. To view the full article go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/penton/be1009/#/32 --Delivering MPEG-4 A dedicated DSP chip means more onboard processing in a familiar environment. To view the full article go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/penton/be1009/#/36 BEYOND THE HEADLINES --Broadcasting on the Web Advertisers and consumers will quickly adopt HD video online if it meets quality standards. To view the full article go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/penton/be1009/#/8 --Data and weather graphics systems Unique challenges face global weather presentation. To view the full article go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/penton/be1009/#/14 DIGITAL HANDBOOK --Specifying digital interoperability Here's a UK perspective on the standardization of DVB terrestrial transmission. To view the full article go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/penton/be1009/#/18 --Signal conversion Ensure image quality across the signal distribution chain with phase correlation. To view the full article go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/penton/be1009/#/24 NEW PRODUCTS & REVIEWS --Video encoders H.264 supports 4:2:0 and 4:2:2, as well as up to 14 bits per sample for high-quality recordings. To view the full article go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/penton/be1009/#/40 --New products Carl Zeiss' Compact Prime lenses and more ... To view the full article go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/penton/be1009/#/42 DEPARTMENTS --Editorial The recession is not over yet. To view the full article go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/penton/be1009/#/6 --Advertisers index To view the full article go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/penton/be1009/#/46 ---------------------------------------- See how the buildout of medianets -- media-optimized IP networks -- unleashes new capabilities and cost savings through every aspect of rich media production, contribution, distribution, and consumption, from the point of ingest all the way to the customer screens. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/systems_integration/cisco-video-medianet/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 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: http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/darren-alline-part-one/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Ensemble Designs' BrightEye Mitto HD scan converter features an intuitive user interface that allows the broadcaster to select a portion of the computer video display and send it to air on DVI/VGA. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/video/ibc09/ensemble-design-brighteye-mitto-hd-converter/. ---------------------------------------- MORE ABOUT THIS EZINE You are subscribed to this newsletter as #email# To subscribe to this newsletter go to: http://subscribers.broadcastengineering.com/?tc=NLSUB To unsubscribe from this newsletter go to: http://subscribers.broadcastengineering.com/?tc=NLSUB&cid=#message_id#&lid=#list_id#&email=#email# For questions concerning delivery of this newsletter, please contact our Customer Service Department at: US Toll Free: (866) 505-7173 International: (402) 505-7173 or mailto:broadcastengineering@pbinews.com To get this newsletter in a different format (Text or HTML), or to change your e-mail address, please go to your profile page here: http://subscribers.broadcastengineering.com/?tc=NLSUB&email=#email# Penton Media | 249 W. 17th Street | New York, NY 10011 Copyright 2009, Penton Media. All rights reserved. This article is protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, rewritten, distributed, re-disseminated, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast, directly or indirectly, in any medium without the prior written permission of Penton Media.