It is with great sadness that Fairlight announces the death of Ken Barnsley, who passed away on April 26, 2011 after losing his fight against cancer.
For over 25 years Ken led sales and marketing efforts for some of the biggest companies in the music, broadcast, film and post production markets, including AMS-Neve, Solid State Logic, Avid UK and Amek. Ken joined Fairlight in 2008 as European Operations Director after eight years as head of sales and marketing for Merging Technologies.
Tino Fibek, General Manager, Fairlight, says: “Ken has always been a dedicated employee and friend. He worked right up until his hospitalisation a month ago, demonstrating his commitment and passion for the industry. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of working with him”
In recent years Ken discovered a passion for horses, taking part in more
Systems Integration specialist Broadcast Networks has launched a new service that will help broadcasters and media companies to reduce the cost of deploying new technology by releasing the residual value of old infrastructure to fund new projects.
Already acclaimed for the design and build of quality media systems, Broadcast Networks has now extended its offering to encompass full-cycle management, including decommissioning and financial solutions.
“Transitioning from old equipment to new is always a challenge” says Paul Wallis, Sales Director of Broadcast Networks. “Obsolete kit can’t simply be thrown out – you need to adhere to strict European regulations which can make disposal a time-consuming and costly exercise. Furthermore, not all products may be end-of-life; some may still be covered by on-going maintenance agreements so even after decommissioning they can eat into limited budget. We’ve seen many of our clients face these challenges and are now able to more
MELBOURNE, FL/DENVER, May 4, 2011 — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a multi-year contract by Granite Broadcasting to transition eight markets and 17 channels from their existing traffic and billing software to Harris® OSi-Traffic™.
OSi-Traffic is the most scalable traffic and billing solution in the media industry today. Unlike competitive solutions, there is no limit to the number of stations that can be managed from a single-server architecture. Channels can be added with the simple click of a button, and a centralized database provides companies visibility into their entire business — enabling them to make faster and better business decisions to drive revenue, optimize inventory value and limit risk through corporate credit management.
“Our decision to standardize on a common traffic and billing solution across our properties is a strategic move from both a technology and more
Guitar Center, Inc. today announced plans to relocate the operations of its Musician’s Friend, Inc. business that are currently located in Medford, Oregon, to Southern California early in 2012. Musician’s Friend will continue to operate in Medford through the end of 2011.
“Our customers increasingly appreciate our ability to serve them across our various brands through every potential channel – in-store, online, or from a smart phone or a call center. This relocation will enable us to have our e-commerce experts working side-by-side with our retail experts for the benefit of our customers,” said Greg Trojan, Chief Executive Officer of Guitar Center.
Facilities operated by Musician’s Friend in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Kansas City, Missouri, are unaffected by the relocation. Musician’s Friend had previously announced that the lease on its current facility in South Bend, Indiana, expires in February 2012, and that future plans were being more
Always looking for a sharper edge, Pacific Broadcast Pty Ltd., a full service production company in Melbourne, Australia, is catchin’ some waves with eight Grass Valley™ LDK 8000 Elite cameras and a Kayak™ HD video production switcher to capture the action at some of the hottest championship surfing events around the globe.
Pacific Broadcast will deploy the new Grass Valley HD equipment in their OB vans and as part of specially designed flyaway production kits.
“Having a camera head with a choice of triax or fiber transmission is a fantastic feature. It’s reassuring to deploy the world’s best camera technology in harsh coastal conditions and be confident in the reliability of triax transmission,” said Matt Percy, Managing Director for Pacific Broadcast. “The LDK 8000’s dockable capability also allows us to create a lightweight RF camera system that can be used without crippling the camera operator. The rugged more
Always looking for a sharper edge, Pacific Broadcast Pty Ltd., a full service production company in Melbourne, Australia, is catchin’ some waves with eight Grass Valley™ LDK 8000 Elite cameras and a Kayak™ HD video production switcher to capture the action at some of the hottest championship surfing events around the globe.
Pacific Broadcast will deploy the new Grass Valley HD equipment in their OB vans and as part of specially designed flyaway production kits.
“Having a camera head with a choice of triax or fiber transmission is a fantastic feature. It’s reassuring to deploy the world’s best camera technology in harsh coastal conditions and be confident in the reliability of triax transmission,” said Matt Percy, Managing Director for Pacific Broadcast. “The LDK 8000’s dockable capability also allows us to create a lightweight RF camera system that can be used without crippling the camera operator. The rugged more
CamPac2 Wireless Camera Transmitter and Newscaster DR2 Diversity Receiver Offers Reliable, High-Quality Images and Unique Views for Sports and Entertainment
MT. OLIVE, NJ, MAY 3, 2011 – As HDNet’s sports and entertainment event coverage continues to increase, so does its need for a reliable wireless camera system that can deliver handheld video from locations that are inconvenient, prohibited, or even dangerous using a cabled camera. HDNet chose Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT) Nucomm brand CamPac2 (CP2) and Newscaster DR2 wireless camera system to provide reliable, high-quality images. HDNet also selected the remote camera control for its CP2, which offers HDNet’s video operators the ability to “shade” or “paint” the cameras wirelessly. more
DV Magazine and Oliver Peters call Get the ‘killer dialog search app for Final Cut Pro’ editors
Boston, MA – AV3 Software, developer and distributor of unique and innovative workflow tools for the creative community, is set to showcase Get, is pleased to announce that its award-winning dialog search tool for Final Cut Pro® editors, Get, has nabbed the highly-regarded DV Magazine Award of Excellence. This is the first time that AV3 Software has been recognized by DV Magazine for the prestigious award. “We are thrilled to have received the DV Award of Excellence from such a well-respected publication,” says Doug Hynes, Director of Products, AV3 Software. “The feedback received from such expert reviewers as Oliver Peters is essential to the continuation and improvement of our product. We are honored to receive such a valuable accolade from DV Magazine.”
DV Magazine and Oliver Peters call Get the ‘killer dialog search app for Final Cut Pro’ editors
Boston, MA – AV3 Software, developer and distributor of unique and innovative workflow tools for the creative community, is set to showcase Get, is pleased to announce that its award-winning dialog search tool for Final Cut Pro® editors, Get, has nabbed the highly-regarded DV Magazine Award of Excellence. This is the first time that AV3 Software has been recognized by DV Magazine for the prestigious award. “We are thrilled to have received the DV Award of Excellence from such a well-respected publication,” says Doug Hynes, Director of Products, AV3 Software. “The feedback received from such expert reviewers as Oliver Peters is essential to the continuation and improvement of our product. We are honored to receive such a valuable accolade from DV Magazine.”
— Company opens its third store in 2011 with special savings and live music events —
— Omaha’s Guitar Center Studios features on-site rehearsals, lessons and guitar repair services —
On April 14, 2011, Guitar Center opened a new retail location at 3115 Oak View Drive in Omaha, Nebraska. Guitar Center Omaha features extensive showrooms with the latest products for the musician, from guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments and keyboards to pro-audio and recording equipment. The 18,000-square-foot superstore’s opening brought unprecedented product selection and opportunities to musicians in the area, along with the unparalleled knowledge and experience of its dedicated staff. Guitar Center Omaha also features Guitar Center Studios, the retailer’s cutting-edge embedded lesson and rehearsal facility. To celebrate the opening, Guitar Center kicked off its Grand Opening Weekend Thursday night with a performance from local funk nine-piece Satchel Grande, in addition to offering more
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