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
Promotes Tony Finizio to US Chief Operating Officer and appoints Morgan Kurk as new President of MRC
Vislink plc (“ Vislink Group”) today announced a significant strengthening of its corporate management in the US with the promotion of Tony Finizio to the new position of US Chief Operating Officer and the appointment of Morgan Kurk as President of MRC.
In his new role as US COO, Tony will continue to report to Vislink Group Chief Executive Ian Scott-Gall, and will have responsibility for the implementation of the Vislink Group‘s strategic plans in the US. Foremost amongst those plans are the implementation of the North American Technical Services Plan and the strengthening of Vislink Group‘s channels to market and product portfolio in the Broadcast, Defense, Law Enforcement and Security markets through organic growth and possible strategic acquisitions. more
North Billerica, Massachusetts, January 8, 2008 - Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) today announced that its high definition wireless technology played a key role in ESPN Sports‘ broadcast of the 24th Breeders‘ Cup - the year-end championship for the North American Thoroughbred Association. MRC‘s new Link 1500 High Definition (HD) wireless camera transmitter powered ESPN‘s coverage of this World Champions event held at Monmouth Park in New Jersey. The Link 1500 HD system offers a state-of-the-art modular design that transmits both standard definition (SD) and HD images.
Enitre Series Broadcast Using MRC Airborne & Ground Links
North Billerica, Massachusetts- Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) today announced that its Link High Definition (HD) Wireless Diversity camera systems powered FOX-TV Sports‘ state-of-the-art, high resolution coverage of baseball‘s American League Championship Series, and the Boston Red Sox World Series sweep of the Colorado Rockies. The Link HD Wireless Diversity system provided true HD transmission without down/up conversion, complete freedom of camera movement, and elimination of the latency issues often found in competing systems. FOX-TV production crews could inter-cut camera shots seamlessly with no vision or sound delay problems. more
Proprietary Encoding Software Making the Difference in Wireless SD Camera Systems
North Billerica, Massachusetts, August 30, 2007 - Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) announced today that it provided Link XP wireless camera systems for complete coverage of ESPN‘s X Games 13 held in Carlson, California. The live SD wireless coverage of X Games 13 is the latest in a long line of high profile venues where MRC and Link proprietary technology bested the competition. more
Solid live coverage of two-day event around the tract, crowd, and underground tunnel
North Billerica, Massachusetts, August 27, 2007 - Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) announced that it‘s new dual diversity digital microwave receiver, MDR-2, passed rigorous tests and provided flawless reception of world-class horse racing at the prestigious Singapore Turf Club in Singapore. The system performed impeccably, and the Club had so much faith in the system after initial tests, that it was used for the Club‘s two day event for live shots on the giant outdoor screen. There was never a break in the system. more
July 30, 2007, Microwave Radio Communications today announced its US parent company, Vislink Holdings Inc has acquired Focus Communications, Inc, trading as Western Technical Services (WTS).
WTS, based in Orange County, California, specializes in the design and installation of video and data microwave communications, Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE), cellular and PCS, satellite, video surveillance, fiber optics and site control systems. WTS has been a Value Added Reseller (VAR) representing Microwave Radio Communications since its formation in 1990. WTS currently employs circa 20 people. The founders and management team are all remaining to expand the business substantially following the acquisition.
Fully integrated SD/HD, maximal ratio combining, and cellular diversity capability lead a long list of features in the new DRS4000
North Billerica, Massachusetts - July 24, 2007, Microwave Radio Communications, today announced the new DRS4000 has expandable central receive diversity capabilities which support single or multi-site architectures for SD/HD ENG and OB applications. The DRS4000 diversity system is based on advanced maximal ratio combining (MaxRC), a sophisticated technology that employs multiple receiving antennas to help combat multi-path fading. MaxRC adds the signals from each antenna and automatically balances the gain, which also provides greater operating range in the process.
The DRS4000 also includes the capability of combining multiple MaxRC sites to form a cellular diversity network that can support a metro or regional architecture. In addition to supporting DVB-T COFDM, the DRS4000 also includes an LMS-T demodulator. Developed by MRC‘s sister company Link Research, LMS-T combines DVB-T like OFDM techniques with powerful LDPC error correction codes to achieve a 30% improvement in throughput and a corresponding increase in robustness. Initially developed for Link‘s wireless camera systems, LMS-T will now be offered in all MRC ENG/OB transmitters that are HD capable. more
New IP over ENG platform supports live feeds in SD or HD and video file transfer via the newsroom LAN
North Billerica, Massachusetts - July 19, 2007, Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) released a new and highly advanced microwave mobile, the MTX5000 ENG Edge Access Transmission system. more
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