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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/central-spotlight-upgradeable-camera-mount-transmitters-nab-show-0324 IDC to showcase SuperFlex Pro Cinema 3D encoder, decoder The SuperFlex Pro Cinema live decoder and encoder supports both 2-D and 3-D live and prerecorded events for use by movie houses and other venues. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/idc-showcase-superflex-pro-cinema-encoder-decoder-0324 Wohler Technologies unveils AMP2-16-3G audio monitor The new monitor provides simultaneous display for up to 16 channels of embedded audio within a single multirate 3Gb/s signal. 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