Archive for March 13th, 2008

CP Communications deploys five MRC Link High Definition Wireless Camera Systems at Super Bowl XLII.

Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) today announced that CP Communications provided five MRC Link HD wireless camera systems to Fox Sports and NFL Network for coverage of Super Bowl XLII. These state-of-the-art radios provided primary feeds for the day‘s coverage from the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona - the most-watched Super Bowl game in NFL history. In addition Fox Sports and NFL Network used two systems each for the pre-game festivities.

CP Communications partnered with Total RF Productions to deploy two hand-held units and two SteadiCam mounted units that transmitted live HD coverage from the red carpet area, the NFL Experience, the Willie Nelson concert and activity in the VIP tents before going inside the stadium for coverage of the game. more

HAYWARD, Calif. — March 12, 2008 – PANORAMAdtv, the video products division of Wohler Technologies Inc., today announced the release of the award-winning Touchstone 3G portable signal test generator for digital video and audio. The palm-sized, battery-operated device serves a growing market need for flexible testing of signals including 3Gb/s serial digital signals.

“As bandwidth-intensive applications demand increasing performance levels, broadcasters and other media companies require a practical tool with which they can test the integrity of their digital video and audio signals, regardless of format,” said Wohler President and CEO Carl J. Dempsey. “Disk-to-disk backup, video editing, nearline data storage, and other media-focused applications involve a greater volume of data than ever before, and our Touchstone device makes it easy to test and confirm signals for even the newest video formats.” more

LAS VEGAS, March 12, 2008–Clear-Com Communication Systems is bringing intercom solutions to the desktop PC with the introduction of its first software-based intercom system, Clear-Com® Concert at NAB 2008 (Booth C5908). Clear-Com® is the leading innovator of communications systems for the broadcast, live performance, government and commercial markets. Its new multi-user conferencing and intercom product provides broadcasters of all sizes with a reliable and cost-effective way to easily intercommunicate.

Based on Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology, Clear-Com® Concert‘s enhanced audio features deliver crystal-clear sound and non-blocking communications over a standard Local Area Network or Internet between local and remote users. This eliminates the need for picking up a phone or connecting to a conference bridge. An intuitive interface facilitates ad-hoc communications and makes the user the conductor of his or her own audio conference with easy drag-and-drop functionality and simple point-and-click controls. The ‘Presence Awareness‘ feature monitors participants‘ availability, allowing users to communicate more efficiently in highly demanding and collaborative settings. more

ERLANGER, KY, March 12, 2008– TVOne has added the 1T-MX-3344 Matrix Routing Switcher to its‘ expanding TV One-task product line. The 1T-MX-3344 is an extremely wide bandwidth, high performance unit that provides four inputs and four outputs of Component Video and Stereo Audio. The unit accommodates YPbPr HD Video or YUV (Y,R-Y,B-Y) SD Video signals, plus Analog Stereo Audio. The unit has a suggested retail price of $595 and is now shipping.

The 1T-MX-334 allows any of the four inputs to be routed to a single output, multiple outputs or all outputs a capability unique to Matrix Routing Switchers. The video bandwidth in excess of 300MHz insures this switcher will provide an output identical to the source signals. Resolutions from 480i through 1080p are supported. more