BE_HD TECH UPDATE CYCLE 2 Penton Media March 10, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/50 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://broadcastengineering.com/webcast/best/) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Shared broadcast operations centers may hold key to local HD future in small markets Paul McTear, president and CEO of Raycom Media, is pursuing the concept of small and midsized market competitors sharing broadcast operations centers to make HD more affordable on the local level. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/shared-broadcast-operations-centers-local-future-small-markets-0306/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Get Your Audio Under Control Blaring commercials. Rough transitions. Inconsistent loudness. Yesterday's equipment isn't designed for the audio of today's digital television. 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To read his latest post, visit http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad. ---------------------------------------- HD PRODUCTS & REVIEWS --Plura Broadcast unveils PBM-070 LCD monitor The PBM-070 Series supports an auto calibration mechanism using ICAC and calibration tools. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/pluara-broadcast-unveils-pbm-lcd-monitor-0310 New software simplifies DK-Technologies waveform monitor menu structure The company has announced new software for the PT0760M HD/SD waveform monitor. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/software-simplifies-technologies-waveform-monitor-menu-structure-0310 TV One unveils two new video scalers The new 1T-VS-622 will convert composite or S-video SD analog signals to an HDMI output at PC, SD or HD resolutions. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/tv-one-unveils-two-video-scalers-0310 Moldovan TV adds Ross Vision production switcher The broadcaster is relying on the new Ross Video switcher for its transition to HD. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/moldovan-adds-ross-vision-production-switcher-0310 AT&T relies on HD Flypak with Broadcast Pix Slate 3000 While the Slate 3000 can handle up to 18 inputs, AT&T maintains a four-camera setup. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/att-relies-flypak-broadcast-pix-slate-0310 Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=135422&s=1&k=522FF3A6D257676F5BD50AE4FD06C30F&partnerref=news) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- This white paper presents current best practices in long-term digital data storage and preservation. 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