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In the August 18, 2009 Issue:

SBE urges FCC to reject medical micropower networks proposed frequency use
NAB issues call for speakers, presentations, papers
Sony F35 HD camera system captures 'Defying Gravity'
Projection technology answers call for post screening applications and more, says Anders Løkke
50.5 million households own HDTVs, Centris says
AJA Video Systems releases Version 6.5 software for KONA cards

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 TOP STORY
SBE urges FCC to reject medical micropower networks proposed frequency use

The Society of Broadcast Engineers last week told the commission that it should not allow the devices to operate in a swath of spectrum used by remote pickup stations and other incumbents.

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 NEWS
NAB issues call for speakers, presentations, papers

The National Association of Broadcasters is seeking proposals from those wishing to present at the 2010 NAB Show.

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Now that's an analog nightlight

A WNEY-TV broadcast engineer finds a unique method to keep in touch with his station’s old analog transmitter.

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 HD SHOWCASE
Sony F35 HD camera system captures 'Defying Gravity'

The F35 camera and Sony HDCAM SR cassettes delivered quality that was well-suited for the effects-laden show.

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 SOUND OFF
Projection technology answers call for post screening applications and more, says Anders Løkke

Anders Løkke, international marketing manager at projectiondesign, discusses how DLP-based projection technology is answering the call for today’s post-production screening applications.

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 STATS & STUDIES
50.5 million households own HDTVs, Centris says

A new report from research firm Centris finds significant growth in three HD-related categories among U.S. households, including sets, services and disc technology.

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 HD PRODUCTS & REVIEWS
AJA Video Systems releases Version 6.5 software for KONA cards

Version 6.5 supports the new Final Cut Studio and Final Cut Pro 7 as well as Apple's new ProRes 422 (LT), ProRes 422 (Proxy) and ProRes 4444 formats.

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New Element Technica accessories support RED One viewfinder

The new EVF Mount Extension works with the EVF Mounting System to add professional-grade compatibility with a geared head and dolly.

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Apple Final Cut Studio offers new support for Euphonix EuCon Ethernet

Integration of Euphonix EuCon Ethernet support in Final Cut Studio provides Artist Series users with hands-on control over Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Color and other Final Cut Studio applications.

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Interface Media Group adds Sony MVS-6000 production switcher

The new multiformat MVS-6000 switcher inherits many of the capabilities and features of Sony’s flagship MVS-8000G but has a smaller form factor.

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Vizrt to introduce Viz Multichannel 2.5; announces Amsterdam event

Viz Multichannel integrates Vizrt’s real-time 2-D/3D graphics and effects with broadcast automation, traffic and delivery systems.

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