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In the March 24, 2009 Issue:

Senate bill takes 'first step' toward comprehensive spectrum reform
CBA asks FCC for additional protection from TV band device first adjacent-channel interference
'Skellig' production finds efficiency with streamlined HD edit workflow
HD transition continues in the field and studio
Consumers warm to idea of 3-D TV in the home, report says
New Vinten Web site offers virtual 360-degree view

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 Top Story
Senate bill takes 'first step' toward comprehensive spectrum reform

The Radio Spectrum Inventory Act would require the FCC and NTIA to provide an inventory of all spectrum use between 30MHz and 3.5GHz within 180 days of its passage.

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 News
CBA asks FCC for additional protection from TV band device first adjacent-channel interference

The Community Broadcasters Association told the commission in a filing last week that additional protection is required because the majority of LPTV and Class A stations will be on-air with an analog signal for the foreseeable future.

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'Skellig' production finds efficiency with streamlined HD edit workflow

For production of the new feature film, footage shot with the ARRIFLEX D-21 was recorded directly to MacBooks via the AJA Video Io HD ingest playback device.

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HD transition continues in the field and studio

Canon will arrive in Las Vegas for the NAB Show with new HD lens solutions for both studio and field use, says Larry Thorpe, national marketing executive of the Broadcast and Communications Division of Canon U.S.A.

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 Stats & Studies
Consumers warm to idea of 3-D TV in the home, report says

A report released last month suggests there may be a bright future for 3-D TV home viewing despite the ongoing economic downturn.

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 HD Products & Reviews
New Vinten Web site offers virtual 360-degree view

The new Web site recommends the appropriate support system according to its intended use as well as other accessories.

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TV One unveils dual-PIP DVI-I scaler

DVI-D resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz and 1080p are supported along with analog DVI-A (or HD15 via optional adaptor) resolutions up to 2048 x 2048.

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RF Central to spotlight HD-upgradeable camera-mount transmitters at NAB Show

The RFX-CMT-II is available for 2GH ENG news and sports broadcasts and for 5.8GHz live arena coverage and other license-free applications.

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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.

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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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