New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ used 16 of Crystal Vision’s TANDEM HD-21 High Definition audio embedders/de-embedders to add commentary to more than 800 hours of coverage from the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics, with the broadcasts distributed to 104 countries around the world and watched by more New Zealanders than any other television event.
The Olympics host broadcaster supplied all 40 incoming feeds to TVNZ with eight embedded audio channels. TVNZ needed to replace the Low-Frequency Effects channel with mono commentary on all of its coverage, and selected the TANDEM HD-21 for this purpose because it could overwrite a single audio channel and also had the benefit of being a space-saving single module. Adding commentary at the start of the production chain ensured the pictures and international sound always had the right commentary, whether it was being taken live to air in the production suite or recorded on a server for later replay. All the events requiring commentary were routed through the TANDEM HD-21s, with TVNZ using 16 boards because they needed to handle a maximum of 16 events a day. more
OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT - NOVEMBER 2008: Following the recent ruling by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding proposed “white space” consumer devices, Sennheiser is taking steps to assure users of wireless audio products that the sky will not fall after February 17th (the deadline for the digital TV conversion). The anticipation of these changes has caused a great deal of anxiety for many customers. However, not only have a variety of safeguards been put in place by the FCC ruling to help prevent interference between the unlicensed consumer devices and RF wireless microphones, but Sennheiser is launching enhanced customer service and support programs. As a first level, Sennheiser is offering a free initial consultation service via phone to answer questions from users or dealers and to address each individual situation. Anyone wishing to receive a call from an RF specialist regarding the operation of any wireless mic or monitoring equipment after February 17, 2009 may sign-up on the company’s dedicated website www.sennheiserusa.com/spectrumreallocation. Higher level services will include on-site spectrum analysis, frequency coordination, as well as service contracts. more
Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids – a leading developer of solutions for bringing television, video and movie content to the Internet and the latest generation of viewing devices — announced today that the company’s new TouchStream video and audio streaming appliance was honored with the Most Innovative Product award at the Broadcast India exhibition in Mumbai last month. The award is the fourth for TouchStream since its unveiling in September.
The annual Broadcast India exhibition and conference welcomes over 22,000 visitors from India and abroad. It covers broadcast, film, audio, radio, IPTV, mobile TV and its related fields, and offers attendees the opportunity to explore the latest state-of-the-art equipment and technology. more
Iroquois, ON, Canada – November 26, 2008 – Argentina based Pulsar TV has invested in two Ross Vision QMD/X Multi-Definition Production Switchers in preparation for their HD conversion in 2010. more
1TB and 640MB Models Discounted up to 40% Off Previous Prices
IRVINE, Calif. — Nov. 25, 2008 — Sonnet Technologies today announced price drops for the company’s acclaimed Fusion™ F2 portable two-drive RAID SATA storage systems. The recipient of numerous industry awards, the compact Fusion F2 is the fastest storage solution of its kind, delivering unparalleled performance with up to 134 MB/sec read and write sustained data transfer rates. Sonnet has cut the price of the Fusion F2 1TB model to $599, a reduction of $400, and has reduced the Fusion F2 640MB model’s price to $399, a savings of $200. more
The LG KB770 phone uses DiBcom’s DVB-T receiver for free-to-air digital TV
Paris, 25 November, 2008 – DiBcom, the leading provider of Mobile TV solutions, is pleased to announce that its latest generation Mobile TV receiver enables free-to-air digital TV broadcasts on LG’s extremely sophisticated, new multimedia handset - the LG KB770. In this respect, the KB770 is very much like its predecessor the HB620T which also uses DiBcom’s state-of-the-art components. However, its new PDA-style format and large 3″ 400×240 pixel touchscreen display are undoubtedly even better suited to television and broadcast content and serve to provide an exceptional viewing experience.
By featuring DiBcom’s DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial) receiver, the LG KB770 is equipped to reliably receive the standard free-to-air terrestrial digital TV signal that covers most European countries. With support for WCDMA 2100 and for GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSPDA data - this 3G/3G+ multi-band device is likely to become very popular on the European market more
TV Production Company Selects Eclipse Digital Matrix For New Command Centre
CAMBRIDGE, UK/MUNICH, GERMANY, NOVEMBER 24, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, is pleased to announce that Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1 Produktion has chosen the Clear-Com Eclipse Digital Matrix intercom system as the centrepiece of its new command centre. The TV production company has installed five Eclipse matrices at its Munich facility, combining them with Clear-Com’s FreeSpeak® digital wireless intercom system to expand communications capabilities for employees. more
Iroquois, ON, Canada – November 24, 2008 – Ordos TV, located in Inner Mongolia, has invested in a Ross Vision 2X Multi-Definition Production Switcher for their new OB Van. more
SALT LAKE CITY — Nov. 20, 2008 — Utah Scientific, a leading manufacturer of routing switchers and related products for broadcast, today announced that Austin Community College, of Austin, Texas, has installed a UTAH-400 router and associated control panels to support the digital upgrade of a 1,200-square-foot television studio used by students studying broadcast technology. The college collaborated with systems integrator Commercial Video Systems, also located in Austin, on the renovation. more
Whether it’s for a cable or broadcast network, a locally originated TV show, a corporate production, wedding/event videography, or an independent digital movie, today’s new generation of Canon’s lightweight digital HD camcorders are increasingly the choice of a wide range of professional users. Canon constantly refines its professional HD camcorders, with the new XH A1S and XH G1S being the most recent models to be upgraded. Both HD camcorders incorporate enhanced features for improved operation, including greater image control and improved audio capabilities. more
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New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ used 16 of Crystal Vision’s TANDEM HD-21 High Definition audio embedders/de-embedders to add commentary to more than 800 hours of coverage from the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics, with the broadcasts distributed to 104 countries around the world and watched by more New Zealanders than any other television event.
