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In the November 20, 2011 Issue:

MPEG-2 basic training, part 3
WAFF news goes HD with Snell
SeaChange introduces ultra-reliable Flash memory-based MediaServer

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 DTV Tutorial
MPEG-2 basic training, part 3
By Ned Soseman

MPEG-2: It’s almost as simple as it is complicated.

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The new Omneon MediaDeck™ 7000 is a fully integrated four-channel media server system that offers high capacity, performance, and modularity in a convenient 1-RU form factor. In combination with the MediaPort 7000 family of I/O modules, MediaDeck 7000 provides multiple-codec playback, up/down/crossconversion, HD/SD simulcast capabilities, and two-channel modularity.

 Industry Update
WAFF news goes HD with Snell
By Ned Soseman

Snell’s Kahuna multiformat HD/SD production switcher is part of a major HD upgrade for WAFF, which includes a new news studio and set, control room, and edit bays.

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KHON goes HD with Utah Scientific

New routing, master control and multiviewers bring HD to Fox in Honololu.

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TBS selects LYNX Technik
By Ned Soseman

Turner Broadcasting upgrades to a new fiber transmission solution.

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New appointments at Front Porch Digital
By Ned Soseman

Three key positions are filled.

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SCOLA selects Harmonic for broadcast and web service expansion
By Ned Soseman

A full range of Harmonic video infrastructure solutions will be deployed for the global educational TV broadcaster.

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Snell appoints global sales director
By Ned Soseman

Dave Payette will lead Snell's worldwide sales effort, overseeing operations in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Russia, Lebanon, India, Hong Kong, China and the U.S.

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Omneon MediaGrid is a scalable high performance shared storage system for storing, sharing and serving media files. Using standard IT hardware and high speed Ethernet networking, MediaGrid is highly scalable and includes a built-in clustered file system designed and tuned for digital media workflows. Consolidate content, reduce administration and optimize workflows with MediaGrid.

 New Products and Reviews
SeaChange introduces ultra-reliable Flash memory-based MediaServer
By Ned Soseman

Flash memory lowers power consumption and failure rates.

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Signiant expands Media Exchange
By Ned Soseman

The new version delivers secure and accelerated file transfer capabilities for users lacking IT support.

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Thomson rolls out ViBE
By Ned Soseman

Thomson’s new ViBE VS7000 transcodes virtually anything.

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Matrox announces support for Avid Media Composer 6
By Ned Soseman

The Mojito MAX card supports Avid’s new release.

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Teradek launches cellular bonding solution for ENG
By Ned Soseman

Cellular ENG is becoming more affordable.

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Omneon Spectrum media servers provide complete solutions for HD broadcasters. Our range of servers, storage, and applications enable you to tailor systems to meet your needs, while offering the flexibility you need to adapt to change.


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Mark Hyman, the Washington, D.C., counsel for the Sinclair Broadcast Group, discusses where the Super Committee stands on incentive auctions and previews his luncheon keynote Nov. 17 at the Broadcast Engineering/OMVC Mobile DTV engineering event in Burbank, CA. Click here.

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