Glendale, CA, July 22, 2008 – Video Equipment Rentals (VER), a national AV, audio, broadcast and computer equipment rental company, has transitioned RF Central, a leading microwave technology provider and brand of The Vitec Group, from news production into mainstream television production, using its equipment for broadcasting NBC’s popular “American Gladiators” and “The Biggest Loser” programs. more
The Netherlands, Amsterdam, July 22, 2008 – Nucomm, Inc., a worldwide provider of premier digital and analogue video microwave systems, is broadening wireless camera control capabilities through the IBC 2008 showcase of its CC-1 Camera Control unit (Stand 1.A30). Designed to work with Nucomm’s signature CamPac 2 HD/SD COFDM camera-back transmitter, the CC-1 expands the features of the CamPac 2 through a software-based data interface that allows the CP2/CC-1 to work with various camera manufacturer’s control panels and command protocols. more
The Netherlands, Amsterdam, July 22, 2008 – Nucomm, Inc. is introducing its new 7 Series HD ready products at IBC 2008 (Stand 1.A30). Nucomm’s entire ENG/OB product line is now capable of HD operation using built in encoding/decoding technology. Presenting today’s broadcast arena with the convenience of field upgradeability, all 7 Series products can be delivered with HD capability or delivered as SD for a future field upgrade to HD via a software key. Prior to this announcement Nucomm’s HD product line consisted of the CamPac 2 HD/SD wireless camera transmitter and Newscaster DR HD/SD diversity receiver, which have been well received as the premier wireless camera system in the industry. The 7 Series replaces the SD product line as Nucomm’s standard product. more
In an industry where longevity is a true measure of success, the CBS daytime drama Guiding Light is an all-time champion. Created for radio in 1937 as The Guiding Light, the show transitioned to television in 1952, and has since earned multiple Emmy Awards and the distinction of becoming the longest-running scripted series in broadcast history. more
Los Angeles, CA—July 2008… When the mission calls for unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, counter-terrorism, or special reconnaissance operations, the US Navy SEALs are frequently the first to get the call. Such is the premise of Air Support, a new presentation currently in production by the US Navy for use at Navy air shows as well as recruitment efforts and other promotional activities. Capturing the sounds of Navy SEALs emerging from the water, jets taking off from aircraft carriers, plus all the dialog that accompanies these activities requires some special production know-how—and the gentleman charged with making it all happen relied upon wireless technology from Lectrosonics to get the job done. more
MAYWOOD, NEW JERSEY, July 17, 2008 – The arrival of HDTV has introduced new challenges for television production services providers, whose clients may ask them to create video programming in any of several HD formats. For Yes Productions, a sports and entertainment production company and wholly owned subsidiary of WYES-TV in New Orleans, this challenge was met by purchasing nine Ikegami HDK-79EC CMOS-equipped HD Native Multi-Format Camera Systems for field and studio use. The HDK-79EC’s three 2/3-inch 2.5 Mega-pixel 1920H x 1080V CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) imaging sensors are switchable between native interlace and progressive-readout modes and can provide 1080/60i, 1080/24p, or 720/60p performance. Optional formats also available include high-speed dual-link 1080/60p, 1080/50i and 720/50p, and – for Super Slow Motion – 1080/120i and 720/120p. more
The Netherlands, Amsterdam, July 15, 2008 – Nucomm, Inc., a leading provider of digital and analogue microwave systems for the broadcast industry, common carrier, cable, government, military and international marketplace, is showcasing its Messenger IP Media Gateway – Native file transfer system at IBC 2008 (Stand 1.A30). The Nucomm Messenger Media Gateway system enables broadband IP connectivity between an ENG/SNG truck or OB Van and the broadcast studio through integration with the existing broadcaster digital transmission infrastructure. Designed to support today’s emerging, distributed news editing workflows, the Nucomm Messenger makes it easier for television news stories to be edited in the field and delivered to the studio over the existing broadcast digital infrastructure or alternative networks without complicated user configuration or support. more
The Netherlands, Amsterdam, July 15, 2008 - RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, is unveiling its new RMR-X6-II six-way COFDM diversity receiver at IBC 2008 (Stand 1.A30). Building on the success of its original RFX-RMR-X6, the RMR-X6-II delivers new advancements and capabilities. more
The Netherlands, Amsterdam, July 15, 2008 – RF Central, a leading provider of digital microwave technology, is rolling out its new RFX-PRX-II portable handheld COFDM monitor/receiver at IBC (Stand 1.A30). Ideal for a wide range of applications including ENG confidence monitoring and security surveillance, this lightweight palm-sized receiver (available in 2 GHz and 5.8 GHz) is packaged in a compact housing that spans just 6.3 x 4.7 x 1.5 inches. To ensure durability, the system is fully ruggedized using an ABS plastic shell. more
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 11, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, exceeded its goals at InfoComm 2008 in Las Vegas, Nev., June 18 - 20, 2008. Nearly 35,000 industry professionals attended the event, making it the largest InfoComm in history.
Attracted to Vaddio’s new HD solutions, dealers and integrators voiced their enthusiasm for the recently debuted Quick-Connect CCU and the first appearance of ProductionVIEW HD — both revolutionary new additions to the camera control industry. The Vaddio booth also drew in the crowds with the ever-popular Quick-Connect PRO, CeilingVIEW HD document cameras, the new IN-WALL enclosures, and the completely automated tracking system, TrackVIEW. more
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