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In the October 2, 2009 Issue:

• Technology, workflow offer solutions to shrinking TV news resources Part I
• If it looks like a duck …
• Incoming NAB chief Gordon Smith offers industry words of encouragement
• ITN to add latest newsgathering vehicle in November
• BBC adds Omneon Spectrum servers to support BBC Persian TV news workflow
• Telestream releases Version 2 software for Pipeline systems

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 Top Story
Technology, workflow offer solutions to shrinking TV news resources Part I

Stations look to news technologies to produce efficiencies and cut costs in the face of sharp revenue declines.

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If it looks like a duck …

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 Industry News
Incoming NAB chief Gordon Smith offers industry words of encouragement

Gordon Smith, who will assume the role of NAB president and CEO Nov. 1, told an NAB Radio Show audience he would work to grow the strengths and improve the weaknesses of radio and TV stations.

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ITN to add latest newsgathering vehicle in November

The new HD-compliant ENG vehicle, currently being integrated by Megahertz, will replace an aging vehicle in the UK broadcaster’s fleet and initially will be used for SD newsgathering.

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BBC adds Omneon Spectrum servers to support BBC Persian TV news workflow

The Omneon server systems support a tapeless workflow for BBC Persian TV, which is broadcasting eight hours of daily current affairs and news.

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 New Products
Telestream releases Version 2 software for Pipeline systems

Version 2 brings log and capture, direct tape deck control and other features to both Mac and Windows users.

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JVC adds MP4 recording on SDHC cards to GY-HM700 camcorder

The company has also added a more powerful built-in digital noise reducer.

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Avid unveils new versions of NewsCutter, Media Composer, Symphony, Interplay

The new versions accelerate user workflow with new editing and production asset management solutions.

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Grass Valley unveils K2 Solo two-channel server

The K2 Solo is a compact, broadcast-capable, two-channel stand-alone server with up to 20 hours of HD or 40 hours of SD storage.

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Harris unveils X50 synchronizer/converter

The X50 synchronizer/converter features up/down/crossconversion with optional 1080p 3Gb/s support.

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