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In the December 24, 2010 Issue:

• PVI virtual technology sold to ESPN, Sportvision
• MSN Sports relaunches Web portal in UK
• Bexel helps CBC produce Canada's first 3-D hockey broadcast
• Cintas Center upgrades A/V capability with Broadcast Pix integrated system
• XOS Digital uses AJA for HD instant replay system

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 TOP STORY
PVI virtual technology sold to ESPN, Sportvision

PVI has been sold to two separate entities that will keep the technology viable for the future.

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 SPORTS NEWS
MSN Sports relaunches Web portal in UK

The alliance is an example of ESPN’s initiative in recent years to expand the reach of its digital products and video content internationally.

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FCC sets hearing for Tennis Channel dispute with Comcast

The Tennis Channel has been seeking better channel placement that would reach a greater number of Comcast subscribers.

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 TELEPRODUCTION
Bexel helps CBC produce Canada's first 3-D hockey broadcast

Bexel's BBSOne production trailer was modified especially for this event.

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Latest technology helps sports venues keep fans in the seats

System integrators are seeing explosive growth in the implementation of A/V systems for sports venues.

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 SPORTS PRODUCTS
Cintas Center upgrades A/V capability with Broadcast Pix integrated system

A new Broadcast Pix Slate 5000 video production system drives graphics on a large-screen display.

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Burst integrates new gear for TCU communications school

TCU students now have the ability to produce their own mini-newscasts for the Web.

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Chyron to provide automated Channel Box data feeds via CGS Newschief

Integrated with the Channel Box, the CGS Newschief Data Feed system serves as a central source for automated headlines, weather, sports scores and more.

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ATG Broadcast showcases sports venue services

The company’s engineering team facilitated the move from tape-based to file-based studio operations.

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RPI Hockey to install Daktronics center-hung video scoreboard

Hanging below each video display on the center-hung configuration will be LED scoreboards with programmable team name displays.

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XOS Digital uses AJA for HD instant replay system

The system leverages AJA KONA LHi I/O cards and HDP2 Mini-Converters to deliver uncompressed HD video recording and playback to NCAA football officials.

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Trail Blazers upgrade to SSL console

The team chose the C100 to produce 5.1 surround audio mixes.

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Litepanels introduces Fresnel Sola ENG light

The Fresnel Sola light features instant dimming from 100 to 0 percent with no noticeable color shift.

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Audio-Technica offers head-worn MicroEarset microphone

The new BP893 offers inconspicuous placement along with clear, consistent voice pickup.

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EVS increases presence in U.S. stadiums

Several stadiums in the United States have expanded their use of EVS technology, while others have upgraded their existing systems.

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