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SPORTS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
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In the November 13, 2009 Issue:

Harris HD-STAR helps test signal integrity during live sports events
Fans go online for sports news
Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium to acquire Winter Games with Hitachi HD cameras
Mobile TV Group installs second Grass Valley Kayenne switcher for HD sports production
Telarity launches hot-switching HD/SD encoder

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 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.

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 SPORTS NEWS
Fans go online for sports news

A new study suggests that fans search the Internet for sports news and information, not TV sports shows or 24/7 sports networks.

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Sports teams add social media to roster

Sports marketers say it makes sense for a team to capitalize on the fan frenzy on and off the court.

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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.

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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.

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 TELEPRODUCTION
Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium to acquire Winter Games with Hitachi HD cameras

The Hitachi SK-HD1000 cameras are versatile and designed for both HD studio and field applications.

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 SPORTS PRODUCTS
Mobile TV Group installs second Grass Valley Kayenne switcher for HD sports production

Due to positive client feedback, the Mobile Television Group has installed its second Kayenne multiformat video production switcher.

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Ukraine’s Poverkhnost adds new HD production truck for sports

Poverkhnost’s new HDTV production truck will cover the UEFA Champions League and European League matches.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Telarity launches hot-switching HD/SD encoder

The BE8500 auto-senses whether the video source is SD or HD, and enables users to switch live between the two video formats without powering down.

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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.

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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.

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Lectrosonics announces Earset microphone

The HM172 can be used with any Lectrosonics UHF belt-pack transmitter.

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ATI unveils digital audio distribution system

Signal routing is provided via rear-panel-accessible DIP switches.

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