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In the July 6, 2009 Issue:

Lawo consoles to handle audio mix for IAAF World Championships
KTLA upgrades news copter HD encoder with Telairity BC8100
Neutrik unveils XX-HD Series XLR cable connector
Compix provides full branding functionality in portable, cost-effective CG system
TeamCast unveils NIM-1000
ToolsOnAir releases just:play automated playout

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 Top Story
Lawo consoles to handle audio mix for IAAF World Championships

Broadcast Services International chose two Lawo mc²56 consoles to serve as the main audio system in both the master control and sub-master control.

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 Acquisition & Newsgathering
KTLA upgrades news copter HD encoder with Telairity BC8100

The MPEG-4 H.264/AVC HD encoder supports contribution of higher-quality images while lowering the transmitted data rate from 18Mb/s to 12Mb/s.

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Q-Ball robotic camera delivers remote coverage in Costa Rican jungle

The HD/SD robotic camera was used to shoot 'I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me out of Here.'

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White paper: IP Networks for Broadcaster Applications

Intended for broadcast engineers interested in understanding how Internet Protocol (IP) Networks can be used as a transport layer for next generation broadcaster networks, this paper describes how IP and MPLS technologies have the capability to deliver highly available point-to-point and point-to-multipoint services to meet today's broadcaster video requirements. With the inherent capabilities of modern IP routers and high-speed optical and Ethernet transport, broadcasting organizations can take advantage of the substantial OPEX and CAPEX savings of IP networks. With no need to statically provision circuits and bandwidth, much more efficient utilization of networks and resources can be achieved, while ensuring the bandwidth and Quality of Service to support even the most demanding applications. Read this white paper now.

 Facilities & Production
Neutrik unveils XX-HD Series XLR cable connector

Equipped with a hybrid metal/rubber design, the new XX-HD Series is both dust and water protected.

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Sennheiser enhances MKH 8000 mic series for broadcast

The new MZF 8000 filter option improves handling and wind noise for field production with MKH 8000 Series condenser mics.

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Telex RadioCom introduces BTR-80N wireless intercom

The narrowband system inherits all the standard features of the BTR-800 system including DSP digital processing and intelligent power control.

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Utilizing Smooth Streaming

Smooth Streaming, Microsoft’s new adaptive streaming technology, is an exciting advancement that brings us closer to Web-based television-like delivery of HD media content. This white paper will introduce you to Smooth Streaming and explains how you can apply the technology in real-world VOD and live event broadcasting applications.
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 Editing & Post
Compix provides full branding functionality in portable, cost-effective CG system

The CompactCG system brings rich functionality and an extensive feature set to space-constrained broadcast and production applications.

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Broadcast Engineering Webinar - Audio Systems and Processing

Live Event Tuesday, July 14th

Audiences want to be immersed in their entertainment, and that requires superb audio. In this hour long event, Digital Technology Consultant, Aldo Cugnini, will focus on audio systems and processing addressing the following topics: digital audio signals, sampling, aliasing, digital interfaces, fourier transform, level compression, loudness processing and more. Register Now

 Distribution & QoS
TeamCast unveils NIM-1000

The NIM-1000 modules make is fast to integrate required signal interfaces into terrestrial transmitter systems.

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Microwave Service Company unveils line of block downconverters

The block downconverters are designed to convert digital COFDM and analog transmissions to their respective signal range.

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MultiDyne SilverBullet delivers SDI, 3G HD-SDI transmission via single mode fiber

The 3in long SilverBullet is designed for simple, single-hop, 3G HD-SDI fiber optic runs with a clean signal at the start.

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UltraScope offers waveform functionality on PCI Express card

The new Blackmagic Design Ultrascope PCI Express card brings together six live views including parade display, waveform display and component vectorscope view.

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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. To read his latest post, visit blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad.

 Management & Storage
ToolsOnAir releases just:play automated playout

ToolsOnAir’s just:play has been developed for TV channels looking for reliable playout automation for their video and real-time graphic layouts.

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In this, the second of a two-part conversation, Stanley S. Hubbard, chairman and CEO of Hubbard Broadcasting and son of company founder Stanley E. Hubbard, discusses many of the important firsts for the broadcaster. Click here.
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White Papers
Automation system vendors and server vendors appear to be picking up the baton regarding the many new formats; the element missing from the playout centers of broadcasters is automated QC. Click here.
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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. Click here.
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