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In the April 21, 2009 Issue:

Panasonic is showing 3D
Mobile DTV breakfast panel
SENNHEISER INTRODUCES NEW ENTRY LEVEL 2000 SERIES PROFESSIONAL WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM AT NAB 2009

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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 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...

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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...

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Evertz StreamLINK

Evertz's StreamLINK encoders and decoders work with the IntelliTrak audio and video lip synchronization analyzer...

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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...

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More videos from BETV

Check out more videos fresh from the 2009 NAB Show floor!

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 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...

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Omneon and Pixel Power Partner to Develop Powerful, Highly Integrated Broadcast Platforms

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