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September 10, 2008 | A Penton Media Publication

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AV Over Fiber Podcast: Inside the Fiber Optic Association, Part 1

In this edition of the AV Over Fiber podcast, Sound & Video Contractor Contributing Editor Bennett Liles talks with Jim Hayes, president of the Fiber Optic Association. They discuss the history of the organization and its accomplishments in establishing fiber-optic training schools and certifying thousands of fiber-optic technicians around the world. Part one of a two-part series. Listen to the podcast>>

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grandMA Helps Ex-Machina Celebrate Quebec's 400th Anniversary

The festivities marking the 400th anniversary of the city of Quebec, the birthplace of French civilization in North America and a UNESCO World Heritage site, couldn't have taken place without grandMA. more>>

White Paper: Archiving in the Entertainment and Professional Media Market
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RG Jones Sound Engineering Expands Wimbledon's BSS Audio Soundweb Network For This Year's Championships

The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club will once again look to the excellence of Royal Warrant Holders RG Jones to revamp the audio network at the home of the world-famous Wimbledon Tennis Championships. A major upgrade this year featuring configurable DSP and a 256-channel, low latency, fault tolerable digital audio bus, will coincide with the release of BSS Audio's newest members to the Soundweb London Family. more>>

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Emcore to Showcase the Optiva L-band at IBC 2008

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RTS Introduces TBX-Tribus Digital-audio Interface Card at IBC

Straubing Germany RTS is pleased to launch the TBX-Tribus digital audio interface card at IBC. The new TBX-Tribus digital interface card transmits digital audio and data using multiple ADAM frames, allowing users quick connection of multiple remote intercom systems. more>>

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MultiDyne Mourns Passing of Founder Vincent Jachetta

Vincent Jachetta, founder of MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, passed away on Sept. 2, 2008. Vincent started MultiDyne in 1977 with the development of the first portable test signal and ID generator. He provided leadership and direction for more than 30 years, while designing and developing many of MultiDyne's products and systems. He also made numerous contributions to the broadcast industry, including developing a long-haul equalizing video distribution amplifier that helped get CNN on the air. He also developed the industry's first digital handheld video/audio test signal generator in 1990 and was awarded several patents. more>>