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In the July 24, 2009 Issue:

MSG set to unveil new HD truck
ESPN to increase network of local sports sites
RF Central gives all-star wireless performance for MLB
CubeX offers ultra-thin LCD video wall monitor
Zaxcom to unveil Zax-Net

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 TOP STORY
MSG set to unveil new HD truck

In 1998, MSG used one of the first HD-capable mobile production trucks in the United States.

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 SPORTS NEWS
ESPN to increase network of local sports sites

The all-sports network continues to look for ways to interact with sports fans.

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NASCAR embraces DVD on demand

The racing organization’s media group began offering 10 unreleased races through its Web site this spring.

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LRS Sports Technology supplies schools with video coaching gear

The technology allows the live recording and quick editing of game footage with automatic tagging of plays.

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 TELEPRODUCTION
RF Central gives all-star wireless performance for MLB

Two complete wireless camera transmission systems from RF Central captured the action of the All-Star game in St. Louis.

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Inlet Technologies powers HD stream of Tour De France for Norway’s TV 2

The network is now online in HD with Inlet’s Spinnaker encoders.

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Utilizing Smooth Streaming

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 SPORTS PRODUCTS
CubeX offers ultra-thin LCD video wall monitor

The new ultra-thin monitor is part of CubeX Video’s monitor wall solutions that range from 1 x 3 to 6 x 6 in both portrait and landscape designs.

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GlobeCast Australia distributes sports content with TANDBERG Television HD compression technology

The company is using TANDBERG for the HD contribution and distribution of sporting events.

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Mansion Mobile equips new production vehicle with Canon 12 HD lenses

The new 53ft expand unit is equipped with seven long-zoom HD lenses and five portable HD zoom lenses.

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Australia’s ONE HD sports network selects Harris D-Series automation for playout

The expansion of the D-Series software at the Southern Cross facility was implemented while its channels remained on air.

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Mobile Television Group on-air with Grass Valley Kayenne HD switcher

The company installed one of the first Kayenne production models on its new HD mobile production truck.

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 MORE SPORTS PRODUCTS
Zaxcom to unveil Zax-Net

Zax-Net is designed for the distribution of remote-control signals, time code, IFB audio and metadata for production sound.

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Polecam used for Israeli football match

The Polecam, operated by specialist Youval Ronan, was used in three situations during the game.

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U.S. Air Force Academy installs Daktronics display technology for fans

The academy’s Cadet Ice Arena now has a new LED video display measuring approximately 12ft by 19.5ft.

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Convergent Design ships nanoFlash solid-state recorder

The nanoFlash is a small, low-power, camcorder-mountable professional recorder/player.

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Panasonic provides free MOS sensor fixes for HPX300 camcorder

The new firmware update improves CMOS imager performance and compensates for the ‘flash band’ effect that plagues most MOS-based imagers.

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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.


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