BE_SPORTS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE_ Penton Media November 13, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/307 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://broadcastengineering.com/webcast/best/) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Harris HD-STAR helps test signal integrity during live sports events The portable test and measurement device is helping to make the video engineer's job easier. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/harris-hd-star-helps-test-signal-integrity-live-sports-events-1113 ---------------------------------------- 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. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/sports-teams-add-social-media-roster-1113 Disney World to relaunch sports complex under ESPN brand The 220-acre facility will include an on-site HD broadcast facility, video screens and JumboTrons around the complex. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/disney-world-relaunch-sports-complex-under-espn-brand-1113 NBC, Universal Sports join to air Grand Prix of Figure Skating series The agreement marks the first time since 2003 that coverage of nearly all the Grand Prix series events, formerly on ABC, will appear on network television. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/nbc-universal-sports-join-air-grand-prix-figure-skating-series-1113 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Experience our community in the Broadcast Engineering Forum! The forum is a place for you, the reader, to discuss the issues that matter. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/ukraines-poverkhnost-adds-new-hd-production-truck-sports-1113 Oriole Park at Camden Yards chooses Wohler monitoring solutions The ballpark's facilities originate programming for new HD LED video displays and generate two HD channels for the in-house cable system. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/oriole-park-camden-yards-chooses-wohler-monitoring-solutions-1113 Wavecam flies over California University of Pennsylvania The aerial camera system is used to provide critical game footage to coaches as well as engage and entertain fans by adding valuable content and sponsorship opportunities to the school's Daktronics video board. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/wavecam-flies-over-california-university-pennsylvania-1113 Miami Heat bring the Sony HD gear to AmericanAirlines Arena Every night, fans in attendance at the AmericanAirlines Arena are treated to an upgraded and improved fan experience. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/miami-heat-sony-hd-gear-americanairlines-arena-1113 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Modular File Storage for Real-Time Broadcast Media HD Workflows Streaming video and post-production in HD, 2K, and 4K resolutions; 3-D animation and visualization; cable and broadcast play out; video on- demand (VoD); IPTV; and near-line storage and media asset management are all driving the need for responsive storage that delivers exceptional performance, massive capacity, uncompromising reliability, and scalability. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/telarity-launches-hot-switching-hd_sd-encoder-1026/index.html University of Nebraska adds Panasonic HD studio, P2 cameras The university's video production unit, HuskerVision, is using a combination of HC931B HD studio cameras, HPX2000 P2 HD camcorders and HC1500G cameras to cover sports. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/university-nebraska-panasonic-hd-studio-p2-cameras-1103/index.html 16x9 debuts EXII 0.75X wide converter The new converter comes in a variety of threaded mounts that fit a variety of popular HD and HDV cameras. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/16x9-debuts-exii-0_75x-wide-converter-1113 Lectrosonics announces Earset microphone The HM172 can be used with any Lectrosonics UHF belt-pack transmitter. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/lectrosonics-announces-earset-microphone-1113 ATI unveils digital audio distribution system Signal routing is provided via rear-panel-accessible DIP switches. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/ati-unveils-digital-audio-distribution-system-1113 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT A Mechanism to Recover Lost MPEG / IP Delivery Data in Real Time sponsored by: Sencore In the ever advancing world of media content delivery, MPEG over IP (MPEG/IP) has been gaining popularity for a number of reasons. MPEG/IP delivery offers lower costs, higher bandwidth, greater efficiency, and new application possibilities over the traditional methods, such as: Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and RF networks. Along with the benefits, come a number of challenges. One of the biggest challenges is a mechanism to recover lost data in real-time. 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