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In the August 14, 2009 Issue:

Tennis Channel solves archiving problem
NFL teams split over use of social media
MLB connects ballpark crews with Riedel intercom systems
NASCAR Media Group captures action with AJA Video KONA 3 cards
Anton/Bauer to officially unveil battery management system

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Tennis Channel solves archiving problem

The network archives about 100TB per week and has done so since January 2008.

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 SPORTS NEWS
NFL teams split over use of social media

Many coaches fear their opponents might get a competitive advantage from even the briefest ‘tweet.’

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Tiny digital cameras, information technologies change sports production

New camera technology has helped to create a fan base and is popularizing new sports categories for TV viewers.

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Techno-Jib Rentals opens Southern California location

The rental house is offering the full line of Techno-Jib telescoping jib arms and related equipment.

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Utilizing Smooth Streaming

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MLB connects ballpark crews with Riedel intercom systems

By the start of the 2010 season, all 30 ballparks with use Riedel systems to enable crews to communicate remotely.

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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.

 SPORTS PRODUCTS
NASCAR Media Group captures action with AJA Video KONA 3 cards

The KONA 3 card is at the heart of the company’s Apple post workflow.

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SIS LIVE uplinks signals with FOR-A mixers

The new mixers fit well into the company’s current operations.

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NHL's Penguins streamline production with EditShare

Prior to the installation of the EditShare 30TB system, the team’s production staff digitized game clips using an off-the-shelf storage drive.

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SWR chooses RTW SurroundControl 31900SD for HD-enabled OB truck

The unit combines comprehensive analysis functions, monitoring control, practical routing tasks and a host of analog and digital audio interfaces.

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Anton/Bauer to officially unveil battery management system

The new AB-BMS system includes special software and an Anton/Bauer Gold Mount bracket with a USB connection.

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ITV serves up Champions League Football with EVS

Each Champions League match uses up to nine EVS HD XT[2] servers dedicated to live coverage.

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HME to introduce call light actuator at AES for wireless speaker station

The CL200 can be used to send and receive call signals from any two-wire intercom or directly from the CL200’s call button.

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TMD to highlight Mediaflex Management at IBC

The platform now includes new acquisition and authority record search and control modules for large archives.

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