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In the October 23, 2009 Issue:

DIAMOND System reaches into all areas of Major League Baseball's production activities
Level 3 delivers uncompressed HD signals from NFL game in Denver to CBS broadcast studios in NYC
Oakland Athletics capture in-stadium entertainment with RF Central wireless camera system
Live broadcast of Berlin's 12th IAAF World Championships leverages signal conversion gear from Blackmagic Design
Game Creek selects Genelec monitors for new Legends mobile unit

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 TOP STORY
DIAMOND System reaches into all areas of Major League Baseball's production activities

The DIAMOND System helps get finished segments to air quickly, sometimes less than 30 seconds after a play has occurred.

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 SPORTS NEWS
Level 3 delivers uncompressed HD signals from NFL game in Denver to CBS broadcast studios in NYC

Uncompressed HD video feeds are being cost-effectively backhauled from the game.

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Approved Mobile DTV standard could bring local sports services by next year

After years of trials and experimentation, the standard is now set for deployment.

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Lectrosonics wireless technology captures sounds of the Packers

The new Lectrosonics system is typically used for in-house activities on the field and throughout the main stadium seating.

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Introducing the HP SkyRoom visual collaboration software

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 TELEPRODUCTION
Oakland Athletics capture in-stadium entertainment with RF Central wireless camera system

The RF equipment is now capable of providing much greater coverage.

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 SPORTS PRODUCTS
Live broadcast of Berlin's 12th IAAF World Championships leverages signal conversion gear from Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic conversion technology was used to streamline the production of content captured during the live HD broadcast.

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KHQ rolls out hyper-local channel with new production trailer, Slate G 1000

The Broadcast Pix Slate G 1000 integrated production system is the hub of the production trailer, which is used to produce local and regional sports for the digital subchannel.

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MLB Network adds Calrec Alpha audio console

The new 72-fader Calrec Alpha console is capable of up to 480 channel-processing paths and helps to prepare the network for future 5.1 surround broadcasting.

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SPEED channel mixes sound with Linear Acoustic

The technology provides consistent, compelling audio for SPEED viewers listening in 5.1 while downmixing for those listening in stereo.

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Audio-Technica debuts stereo broadcast headset

The rugged headset offers natural, highly intelligible and focused vocal reproduction.

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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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Game Creek selects Genelec monitors for new Legends mobile unit

Game Creek’s newest HD truck includes two sets of Genelec Active Monitors.

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Golf Channel installs SSL console, router for improved productivity

The new console enables session engineers to link the two consoles and have full control over both rooms from a single control surface.

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SWR chooses RTW SurroundControl for HD mobile truck

The mobile unit, primarily used for sports production, normally handles 12 cameras and is expandable to 16.

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Sony unveils palm-sized portable audio recorder

The PCM-M10 is especially well-suited for recording interviews in broadcast sports journalism.

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Holophone, Minnetonka team for Dolby-encoded microphone solution

The mics integrate with Minnetonka Audio’s SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II to offer a streamlined workflow for users.

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