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In the October 22, 2010 Issue:

New microphone can hear any sound at outdoor sports venues
AT&T Multiview wins the hearts of sports fans
WWE upgrades audio post to shared storage workflow
EVS extends XT2+ server capabilities for 3-D and full-HD production
Grass Valley networked editing systems had Ryder Cup covered

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New microphone can hear any sound at outdoor sports venues

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 SPORTS NEWS
AT&T Multiview wins the hearts of sports fans

The system is made possible by a joint venture with local CW Network affiliate WGN-TV.

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NEP Broadcasting adds Sweetwater, American Hi Definition

Sweetwater brings experience in remote video production while American Hi Definition is well-versed in digital cinema projection and live event staging.

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Canon lens takes a licking

A $150,000 Canon lens was damaged by a broken bat during the American League Championship Series game 4, but it kept working.

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WWE upgrades audio post to shared storage workflow

The media company is using Isilon's X-Series cluster storage system to facilitate concurrent access to hundreds of thousands of small audio files.

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Lyon Video completes work on new digs

The mobile production company can now complete most of its installation projects in half the time it previously took.

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 SPORTS PRODUCTS
EVS extends XT2+ server capabilities for 3-D and full-HD production

The enhanced capabilities are now available on all standard systems.

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Hitachi captures the Crimson Tide

The Hitachi SK-HD1000 has a simple, intuitive interface that makes it easy for students to use.

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Ross Video and wTVision team for integrated graphics systems

The partnership will result in turnkey graphics solutions based on the Ross Video XPression character generator platform.

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Riedel develops next-generation intercom control panel

The intercom world is now demanding more flexible labeling of talk keys and additional functionality.

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Telemetrics unveils new TeleGlide camera track system

The new track system has already been implemented in four production studios in Canada.

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Grass Valley networked editing systems had Ryder Cup covered

A total of 12 Edius HD systems were used.

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Kansas City Chiefs find HD workflow efficiency with new 1080p HD camcorders

The camcorders are being used to shoot "Hy-Vee Chiefs Insider," a 30-minute magazine-style television show.

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Sachtler gear used for rigorous Dakar Rally

During the rally, the team had to fight against a lack of sleep and the highest UV index in the world.

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Broadcast Pix goes into East Carolina University Stadium control room

Video displayed on giant screens and a video scoreboard is being produced with a new Broadcast Pix Slate 1000 video production system.

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Allen & Heath launches flexible recording mixer

The new GS-R24 analog audio console can be combined with a choice of interface modules, motorized faders for automated mixing and MIDI controllers.

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