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In the October 1, 2009 Issue:

Details emerge about demographics of IBC2009 attendees
European Space Agency supports 3-D TV project
Deal expands EVX MXF support
Axcera highlights 6X Series transmitter, Innovator CX
Amino ports Espial's IPTV middleware to its HD STB range

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 TOP STORY
Details emerge about demographics of IBC2009 attendees

Preliminary data indicates CEOs and company directors topped the list of IBC2009 attendees.

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 IBC NEWS
European Space Agency supports 3-D TV project

The assistance is being provided through ESA’s Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) program and the ‘Stereoscopic Broadcasting’ project.

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 IBC PRODUCTS
Deal expands EVX MXF support

At IBC2009, OpenCube announced a licensing agreement with EVS under which its MXF Toolkit will be integrated with XT[2], XS XT[2] and XS series servers gateway system XTAccess.

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New Ensemble Design BrightEye Mitto takes Web video directly to air

Mitto’s intuitive user interface allows the broadcaster to select a portion of the computer video display using a mouse and send it to air.

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Cobalt Digital introduces four new signal converters for openGear platform

The new 9822 downconverter offers support for HD/SD-SDI input, embedded audio, frame sync and time code.

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Grass Valley unveils new features for MediaFUSE

The new features enhance the ability of broadcasters to repurpose content for Web and mobile distribution in near-instant time frames.

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Fischer features extreme connectors

The company highlighted its line of rugged connectors designed to withstand extreme environmental conditions.

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Axcera highlights 6X Series transmitter, Innovator CX

The 6X Series is a liquid-cooled, solid-state TV transmitter designed to meet global standards.

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Rohde & Schwarz unveils outdoor housing for broadcast transmitters

Weather- and temperature-resistant, the R&S KGO880 outdoor housing protects transmitters against extreme climatic conditions.

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TeamCast unveils DVB-T2 receiver

The Dmod4-T2 provides real-time demodulation of the off-air signal and measures and monitors signal performance.

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Riedel Communications showcases MediorNet

Riedel MediorNet is a fiber-based. real-time signal transport solution for uncompressed, multichannel HD/SD video, audio, intercom and data.

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Bittree unveils E-Series video patchbays

The E-Series is built in the larger, more spacious WECO format, making it easier to work with in tight quarters.

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 BOARDROOM
Amino ports Espial's IPTV middleware to its HD STB range

Espial’s Evo TV service platform features Evo Client, an intelligent, small footprint, set-top box middleware that delivers a subsecond user experience.

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