BE_NAB LIVE UPDATE Penton Media April 21, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/106 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Before you take the next step in your transition to HD or 3G, call us. We'll gladly bring you a demo of proven and reliable HD up/downconverters, audio embedders, video converters, logo inserters, protection switches and sync pulse generators. Ensemble Designs: http://www.ensembledesigns.com/ Purveyors of fine video gear - Loved by engineers worldwide. ---------------------------------------- FROM BE@NAB --Panasonic is showing 3D See yourself and a cool cartoon The cool demonstration is located adjacent to the Panasonic booth (C3712), on the West side. You may need a ticket or you'll have to wait as the crowd line can be long, but it's worth it. Peter Fannon, VP Technology is available just outside the presentation to answer all your questions. The goal is to show attendees the kind of presentation that's possible with high-end 3D... To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/nab/2009/04/21/panasonic-is-showing-3d/ Canon features BU-50H HD lens-camera system On display at the Canon booth is the BU-50H, a turnkey HD lens-camera system intended to address a wide range of applications. "It builds on the success of the BU-45H," said Alan Lewis, Canon marketing manager. It features an indoor pan/tilt head, a built-in 20X zoom lens and a 3 CCD HD. The system offers extensive control of the pan-tilt head, lens operational functions and key video adjustments of the camera... To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/nab/2009/04/21/canon-features-bu-50h-hd-lens-camera-system/ Maxiva DTV transmitter Recent advances in LDMOS device power density and performance have contributed to significant improvements in UHF power amplifier linearity, efficiency and reliability. Based on this technology, Harris has developed a solid-state transmitter that allows OTA broadcasters to transmit an array of local, over-the-air broadcast services at various power levels. The transmitter's architecture leverages new advances in LDMOS technology and other design initiatives to provide a range of benefits including more efficient and cost-effective operation at any power level. The new transmitter design is available in both liquid and air-cooled versions. more... To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/nab/2009/04/21/maxiva-dtv-transmitter/ Vizrt and STATS demonstrate live holographic effect This morning, as a member of the press, I was treated to a special, live demonstration of holographic technology. If you recall, this technology was used during the 2008 presidential election, when CNN transported images of reporters off-location onto the CNN set. What I saw today was amazing. Just across the aisle of the convention center from one another, Vizrt and STATS transported one person in the STATS booth onto the virtual set of the Vizrt booth. more... To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/nab/2009/04/21/vizrt-and-stats-demonstrate-live-holographic-effect/ Big market, midmarket and the happiest guy at the NAB Show Calrec and 360 Systems Every vendor at the NAB Show has a niche -- a specific customer market it's aiming for -- and yesterday I had the privilege of meeting with two companies that are going for quite different markets... To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/nab/2009/04/21/big-market-midmarket-and-the-happiest-guy-at-the-nab-show/ JVC shows pro camcorder JVC (C4315) is unveiling a new compact shoulder professional camcorder developed for electronic newsgathering. The new GY-HM700 camera records directly to SDHC memory cards in the QuickTime (.MOV) format and optionally to SxS media as well. more... To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/nab/2009/04/21/jvc-shows-pro-camcorder/ Sencore poised for growth I just got done meeting with Ken Christensen, marketing manager for Sencore, who talked to me about where he sees the company going. In January, The Riverside Company acquired Sencore, and John Suranyi was named Sencore's new CEO. Christenson said now the company is looking forward to expanding, through acquisitions and by moving into the global market. "We're well-positioned to expand our footprint globally," Christensen said. "We're definitely trying to expand into other countries." more... To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/nab/2009/04/21/sencore-poised-for-growth/ A Sexy KVM Switch? BlogLive @ NABSHOW: From Digital Content Producer/millimeter Let's be honest; when I saw my appointment with Avocent (who?), I found their web site, saw that they produced KVM switches (huh?) and immediately penciled in a (yawn). I couldn't have been more wrong -- just got back from the meet, and I'm jazzed... To view the full article go to: http://blog.digitalcontentproducer.com/nab/2009/04/21/a-sexy-kvm-switch/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT BE@NAB http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/nab/ Join the editors and writers of Broadcast Engineering magazine at NAB2009, even if you can't make it to Las Vegas! Beginning Monday, April 13, check out Broadcast Engineering's exclusive NAB blog, BE@NAB http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/nab/ , featuring pre-show coverage of events, conferences and NAB news. Then, check back Monday, April 20, when Broadcast Engineering writers and editors begin to post live from NAB2009 with the latest product and company news, audio podcasts with interviews from attendees and exhibitors, first-person accounts and links to videos taken from the show floor and posted on Broadcast Engineering's premiere video site! So, don't just sit around worrying about what you might be missing; visit BE@NAB http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/nab/ and join Broadcast Engineering at NAB2009! ---------------------------------------- PODCAST & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS --Mobile DTV breakfast panel The Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC) panel meets with NAB attendees to discuss the latest mobile DTV topics, including broadcaster and device manufacturer commitment, the affordable transmission facility improvements and system architecture... To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/video/nab09/mobile-dtv-breakfast-panel/ JVC HM700 camera JVC's Carl Hicks, director of broadcast sales demonstrates the company's new HM700 camera, which records directly to SDHC memory cards in the QuickTime format for Final Cut Pro and optionally to SxS media compatible with Sony's XDCAM EX format... To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/video/nab09/jvc-hm700-camera/ Evertz StreamLINK Evertz's StreamLINK encoders and decoders work with the IntelliTrak audio and video lip synchronization analyzer... To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/video/nab09/evertz-streamlink/ 360 Systems MAXX-1200 HD server Robert Easton, founder and president of 360 Systems, demonstrates the MAXX-1200 HD server, featuring four video outputs, two inputs and 12TB of storage... To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/video/nab09/360-system-maxx-2400-hd-server/ More videos from BETV Check out more videos fresh from the 2009 NAB Show floor! To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/video/nab09/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT White Paper: Archiving in the Entertainment and Professional Media Market The amount of digital content created by media & entertainment customers is growing at an alarming rate and archiving is becoming a critical factor to many media companies success. This report explores the current trends and drivers for digital archiving in the entertainment and professional media markets. Read this whitepaper now. http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/quantum/ ---------------------------------------- NAB NEWS FROM THE BRIEFING ROOM --SENNHEISER INTRODUCES NEW ENTRY LEVEL 2000 SERIES PROFESSIONAL WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM AT NAB 2009 skm2000_ni.JPGOLD LYME, CONNECTICUT - APRIL 2009: Sennheiser is introducing the 2000 Series, a professional, entry-level wireless microphone system at NAB 2009. The 2000 Series includes rugged products for a wide range of wireless applications. Handheld and body-pack transmitters with single or twin receivers are available for stage, broadcasting and installed sound applications... To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/briefingroom/2009/04/21/sennheiser-introduces-new-entry-level-2000-series-professional-wireless-microphone-system-at-nab-2009/ Omneon and Pixel Power Partner to Develop Powerful, Highly Integrated Broadcast Platforms Collaboration Leverages Powerful Video Processing and Reliable Playout With World-Class Graphics in Best-of-Breed Integrated Solutions To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/briefingroom/2009/04/21/omneon-and-pixel-power-partner-to-develop-powerful-highly-integrated-broadcast-platforms/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Transmitting straight from the editor's desk In his new blog, Broadcast Engineering Editorial Director Brad Dick posts his rants, raves and reviews of what's happening in the industry. 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