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In the June 26, 2009 Issue:

Actioncam HD system takes flight for sports production
MLB.com streams first live baseball game to Apple's iPhone
Production companies bring rain-soaked U.S. Open home
Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment stores content with DataDirect Networks
Panasonic announces price, availability of new 16-input live switcher

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 TOP STORY
Actioncam HD system takes flight for sports production

The Tulsa, OK, company is focused on changing the economics and logistics of aerial camera systems.

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 SPORTS NEWS
MLB.com streams first live baseball game to Apple's iPhone

The implications for the MLB’s direct distribution are significant.

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ESPN provides Holophone surround sound for NBA playoffs

The H2-PRO was used to create an ambient surround bed, capturing crowd response and arena sounds.

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 TELEPRODUCTION
Production companies bring rain-soaked U.S. Open home

The companies used seven mobile units to cover the action.

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ESPN, EA Sports unveil virtual graphics for NBA Finals coverage

New effects allow ESPN’s commentators to have greater interaction with realistic-looking, virtual players as they analyzed highlights and player matchups.

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 SPORTS PRODUCTS
Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment stores content with DataDirect Networks

The company has created a central media repository based on a massive file storage system.

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Asia's World Sport Group streams sports with Digital Rapids

World Sport Group holds the digital rights for the continent's leading club and national team football competitions.

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MLB Network manages ad operations with Broadway Systems platform

Because MLB Network is a new network, there were no legacy system issues, so implementation was fast and easy.

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NYRA adds RF Central mobile receiver

The system allows the safety crews inside a track-side ambulance to watch the horses during each race, giving them a picture of what’s taking place on the track.

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Alfacam installs TSL Audio monitors for 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup

TSL’s PAM1-3G8 monitors were installed at four crucial control positions within Alfacam’s system.

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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.

 MORE SPORTS PRODUCTS
Panasonic announces price, availability of new 16-input live switcher

The AV-HS450 HD/SD live switcher offers 16 SD/HD-SDI standard inputs with a built-in, dual-screen multiviewer, multiple keyers and four aux busses.

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Mansion Mobile Television chooses Genelec DSP systems for new HD truck

The company has unveiled a new HD mobile unit with full surround-sound reference audio capability.

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Element Technica introduces V-DOCK accessory mounting system

The new V-DOCK provides an easy way to attach camera accessories.

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Lectrosonics announces Aspen audio processing line

The Aspen Series features TCP/IP control over Ethernet.

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BYU productions shine with new Hitachi HD cameras

BYU-Hawaii and its sister colleges BYU (in Utah) and BYU-Idaho all produce their own programming for the BYU TV network.

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