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In the November 16, 2009 Issue:

India's Times Group builds end-to-end tapeless workflow on flexible, scalable Omneon platform
Fujitsu releases IP-900 series
StageTec introduces CRESCENDO digital console
Scripps stations centralize graphics production with Chyron Axis
Volicon launches Interactive Services Module for Observer RPM
Ross Video announces SoftMetal software upgrade

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 Top Story
India's Times Group builds end-to-end tapeless workflow on flexible, scalable Omneon platform

Within the new file-based workflow, one Spectrum system ingests DV25 content from a variety of sources and transfers it to the Omneon MediaGrid system.

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 Acquisition & Newsgathering
Fujitsu releases IP-900 series

The MPEG-4 AVC encoders and decoders offer low latency with best-in-class video and audio fidelity at low encoded data rates for HD and SD transport via IP networks.

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Petrol offers rain cover for the Red One camera

The one-piece design makes the PRC-RED-1 easy to install while shooting.

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On Call Communications features IP-based SNG at SATCON 2009

IP-based video encoders were integrated into the 96cm QuickSPOT satellite newsgathering system, a compact configuration designed for small vehicles and mobile operations.

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 Facilities & Production
StageTec introduces CRESCENDO digital console

CRESCENDO fills the gap between StageTec’s AURUS flagship console and the smaller, fixed-bus AURATUS with a freely configurable layout and bountiful DSP resources.

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Sound Devices debuts new production mixer

The mixer has an integrated two-track, 24-bit digital audio recorder that writes broadcast WAV files to SD and SDHC media.

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NBC affiliate WMBF-TV switches live with Kahuna

The Kahuna production switcher provides all the tools the station’s operators require to build dynamic broadcasts with multilayered effects.

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 Editing & Post
Scripps stations centralize graphics production with Chyron Axis

Graphics are created at the desktop, then rendered ‘in the cloud’ by Chyron servers and delivered through the Internet.

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 Distribution & QoS
Volicon launches Interactive Services Module for Observer RPM

The new module provides critical post-STB capabilities for testing and verifying the quality of on-demand and interactive content and advertising.

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 Management & Storage
Ross Video announces SoftMetal software upgrade

Version 4.2 software for the company’s SoftMetal video servers is available free to all existing SoftMetal owners.

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Telestream releases FlipFactory v7.0

Features include YouTube fingerprinting, faster Avid workflow support, audio loudness detection and correction, broadcast server HD MXF support and support for Dolby E.

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Podcast
At the recent SMPTE Annual Tech Conference and Expo, Bitcentral CEO Fred Fourcher presented a paper on what stations must consider if they wish to submit HD news stories from the field via available broadband networks. Click here.
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EVS Instant Tapeless Technology is a combination of extremely reliable ingest, production, and playout servers and related software applications articulated to adapt to any type of production infrastructure. Click here.
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Cisco demonstrates the DCM IP Video Gateway, an ultra-compact SDI gateway that delivers IP adapter capabilities for video contribution applications. Click here.
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