BE_SPORTS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE_ Penton Media September 11, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/247 TOP STORY --Dallas Cowboys' video screen is too low The NFL has adopted a 'do over' rule for balls that hit the screen, which has already happened in the preseason. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/dallas-cowboys-video-screen-0911 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Image Video provides innovative tally and monitoring solutions to the broadcast industry. New products include our VxV-4HD Quad-split with cascade input for systems with up to 16 inputs, and the TXI series of GPI I/O frames. A comprehensive range of tally controllers are available ranging from basic GPI routing and control to complete multi-control room total facility tally control. A wide range of UMD's and Multi-Image processors are available. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/justlive-develops-real-time-0911 Nucomm to spotlight upgraded ChannelMaster 7 split box at IBC2009 New features added to the multi-band, SD-, HD-capable ChannelMaster 7 series include DVB-S modulation. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/nucomm-spotlight-upgraded-channelmaster-7-split-box-ibc2009-0902 K-Tek offers new windshield system for microphones Manufactured by Reinhart Microphone Products of Denmark, Soft-Zepp is constructed of lightweight acoustic foam with a coarse pitch. 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