Las Vegas, NV, March 31, 2008 - RF Central, a leading provider of digital microwave technology, is introducing its RFX-PHT-II HD upgradeable portable 2 GHz digital transmitter at NAB 2008 (Booths C3007 and C6622). Utilizing RF Central‘s signature RFX-CMT-II camera-mounted transmitter, the PHT-II is designed to turn any “news car” into a “live broadcast car” and transform any “run and shoot” vehicle into a “run and transmit” vehicle. more
PRINCETON, N.J. — March 31, 2008 — Triveni Digital, a subsidiary of LG Electronics (LGE), today announced that the company‘s chief technical officer, Dr. Richard Chernock, will present “Role of IPTV Standards in Achieving Quality of Service” during the Telecom Technology Papers Conference at Telecom2008 in the Las Vegas Convention Center Room N238. Scheduled for 2:55 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, Chernock‘s presentation will address the importance and value of IPTV standards, particularly with respect to maintaining high standards for content delivery. more
March 31, 2008 - The RapcoHorizon Company, a whole owned subsidiary of VTG Holdings Inc., announced today that they have signed a definitive sale agreement as of February 29th, 2008, with RHC management, in conjunction with Midwest Mezzanine Funds, and Busch O‘Donnell Capitol Partners, both equity investment groups, for the sale of the company‘s stock and assets. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. VTG Holdings Inc., stock and all assets have transferred to the newly formed RHC Holding Corporation. The RapcoHorizon Company, www.rapcohorizon.com, is a market leader in audio, video and data cable manufacturing for the audio retail, A/V installation, Home Theater, and Datacom markets. RHC Holding Corp. provides interconnectivity products with revenues exceeding $65 million annually. more
LAS VEGAS, NV - Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, debuts its newest Product Guide CD at NAB 2008 (Booth N9029). The CD Product Guide highlights Neutrik‘s entire line of connectivity products and accessories, including the company‘s most up-to-date product offerings.
The full-color CD guide, available in PDF format, includes complete product descriptions and images, showcasing the products‘ unique features and benefits. The catalog also includes educational diagrams, complete ordering information and a comprehensive list of Neutrik distributors separated by city/state for easy identification. more
NEW YORK CITY - “Late Show with David Letterman” on CBS will soon be the proud owner of a Solid State Logic C296 Digital Production Console, representing the largest C200 Series console in the world. The new console, which will handle all of the music production requirements for the show, will be installed in the legendary Ed Sullivan Theater this summer, replacing the SSL analog SL 4000 G Series console that has served the show for 15 years. more
New York: March 28, 2008–Bob Lipp opened his first ad agency when mechanical artists where still cutting up pieces of type to create a camera-ready ad.
“It seems like a former lifetime,” said Bob, when asked to remember the way it was. “Today, everything is digital, and with streaming video capabilities expanding on the web, more businesses, business magazine publishers, and trade show managers, are looking to video to deliver the message.” more
TVOne-task adds RGB/YPbPr Distribution Amplifiers with Stereo Audio
The 1T-DA-472 and 1T-DA-474 are the latest addition to the TVOne-task line of professional Distribution Amplifiers. They will distribute two or four RGB/YPbPr outputs with Stereo Audio at a distance up to 300 ft.
ERLANGER, KY, March 26, 2008– The TVOne-task 1T-DA-472 and 1T-DA 474 are high-quality Distribution Amplifiers that distribute two and four RGB/YPbPr signals. They can handle Video bandwidth in excess of 500MHz and computer resolutions up to 2560×1600 at distances up to 300 feet from the source without signal deterioration. Both models are now shipping. more
Iroquois, ON, Canada - March 28, 2008 - Ross Video announced today that they will release version 2.0 of their SoftMetal Video Servers at NAB 2008 (booth SU6010). more
New Module Extends ScheduALL Enterprise Resource Management System With Powerful Features for Managing Physical and Digital Media Assets
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — March 27, 2008 — ScheduALL announces the newest addition in its suite of products dedicated to servicing the broadcast and media industry. more
GLENDALE CA, March 27, 2008–NTC Chief Technology Officer Eric Pohl joins fellow industry experts in revealing the details of a ground-breaking initiative known as the NBC Olympics Highlights Factory, at the joint SVG (Sports Video Group)/NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Beijing Olympics Workshop, Wednesday April 16, in Las Vegas. The panel will detail the technologies and workflows of this project, designed to prepare more than 3,600 hours of video and audio content–more programming than all previous Olympic broadcasts combined–for distribution over multiple outlets. “Inside NBC‘s Highlights Factory” is one of several panel presentations comprising the Beijing Olympics Workshop, an official NAB educational conference and part of the 2008 NAB convention, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. more
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