Las Vegas, NV – Video Ghost, BHV Broadcast’s video equivalent of phantom power for audio systems, is the recipient of the 19th Annual Mario Award given by TV Technology magazine. The Mario Awards recognize manufacturers whose products represent significant technical breakthroughs many of these products have gone on to significantly impact the future of video technology.
“Mario scours the NAB show floor for the 10 most innovative products that represent the pinnacle of technical achievement. We are proud to present these awards on behalf of the ‘Masked Engineer,’” said TV Technology Editor Tom Butts.
The awards are named after Mario Orazio, a pseudonym for a nameless engineer and a renowned technology columnist for TV Technology who pens the Industry’s most widely read column “The Masked Engineer.” The awards are given out annually at the NAB more
ULTRA-AFFORDABLE, PORTABLE DIGITAL MIGRATION SYSTEM CAPTURES HONORS AT NAB 2011
LAS VEGAS, NV (April 20, 2011) – ViTaDi Digikit, the new ultra-affordable, portable plug-and-play desktop media migration solution manufactured by Alteran Technologies, is the recipient of the 2011 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award presented by the editorial staff of TV Technology magazine at the 2011 NAB Show.
Now celebrating its 11th anniversary, TV Technology’s STAR Award is designed to honor and showcase the outstanding technological innovations available to the broadcast industry. A panel of judges consisting of TV Technology editors and columnists reviewed a variety of products, examined the technical applications and their overall contribution to the industry, and then submitted their award nominees.
The ViTaDi Digikit won acclaim for its ability to combine robust performance with an appealing price point. Utilizing standard computer components and connections, the more
Las Vegas, NV (April 4, 2011) – Myers Information Systems – a leading developer of broadcast traffic, business, and content management software – today revealed the company’s role in helping WHUT, the Howard University-owned public broadcaster, implement mobile DTV to serve its Washington, DC metro area audience, the nation’s ninth largest media market. Employing a Programming Metadata Communication Protocol (PMCP) interface, Myers’ ProTrack TV, in-use at the station since 1996, delivers schedule metadata to a server powered by segment-leader Roundbox that generates the actual mobile DTV content stream.
“We were the first PBS mobile test station,” stated senior engineer Erick V. Wright. WHUT began airing the new service in May 2010, part of a nine station consumer showcase sponsored by the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC). As with any new technology, “there were a few bumps in the more
Owslebury, UK (5 April 2011) – After a comprehensive search and evaluation process, Onstage Video - a London-based live event production company – selected BHV Broadcast’s Callisto Micro sub-miniature broadcast SDI switcher for its RealLive multi-camera production system. P. Julian Hiorns, BHV Broadcast’s managing director, announced the sale from headquarters in Owslebury, UK.
“I shopped for a suitable switcher for six months and very nearly purchased a competitor’s four channel unit with an HD option - until I sampled the BHV Callisto Micro at IBC 2010,” said Nigel Wilson, director of Onstage Video. “The compact Callisto won me over. It is well designed by a company that obviously knows the functions a VM needs to perform successfully. Although it is SD, its simplicity, feature set, and affordability are all very appealing. I didn’t want to pay for a larger mixer more
Sacramento, CA (March 29, 2011) — Jampro Antennas, Inc. a leading supplier of antennas, combiners & filters and RF components for every application in the broadcast industry, has added Anthony Flores to the Jampro Team to further the Company’s business development strategies. Alex Perchevitch, Jampro’s president, made the announcement today from Company headquarters in Sacramento, California.
Flores comes to Jampro with over 20 years of management and business development experience in the broadcasting and communications industry, including high-level positions in Radian Corp., Richland Towers and AT&T. His responsibilities include working with the executive team and sales staff to expand the Company’s domestic presence by increasing awareness of its product lines and TV brand across the country.
“Jampro welcomes Tony to our team of dedicated professionals,” said Perchevitch. “His background in broadcast, communications, and construction makes him the ideal more
New Delhi, India (March 29, 2011) — Jampro Antennas, Inc. of Sacramento, California announced here today that it has been awarded a contract to supply All India Radio (AIR) with over one dozen Jampro model RCCC Constant Impedance FM Bandpass Combiners and patching systems. The combiners will be installed at radio stations throughout the country.
Jampro President Alex M. Perchevitch commented on the transaction by phone: “We have been a long time partner with All India Radio (AIR) on numerous antenna projects. Their engineering division was looking for combiners with a compact design to fit in small transmitter rooms and be able provide superior performance and low loss in varying temperatures and environments. Our combiners were the ideal solution.”
Available in both medium and high-power versions, the RCCC Bandpass Combiner family consists of Jampro RCHC FM three dB hybrids and more
DUAL ROBOTIC/MANUAL CONTROL AND USER FRIENDLY GUI ATTRACT PREEMINENT PBS STATION TO SHOTOKU
Staines, UK (March 23, 2011) – Shotoku Broadcast Systems has supplied a six-channel remotely controlled camera configuration to WGBH Boston - America’s preeminent public broadcaster and producer for PBS - as part of the station’s upgrade to a sophisticated robotic solution. The system was installed in WGBH’s studios located at One Guest Street, Boston, MA. James Eddershaw, Shotoku’s sales director made the announcement from the Company’s European headquarters in Staines, UK.
“We were particularly pleased to be chosen to supply robotic camera systems to WGBH, who’s highly regarded programs are enjoyed right across the United States,” said Eddershaw. “Our TR-8T control systems matched their operational requirements and the TG-19 head is perfect for robotic and manual control of the larger camera configurations they’re using”
Manila, Philippines (March 22, 2011) — Jampro Antennas Inc. of Sacramento, California today announced that it has delivered a major antenna order to ABC-5 (Associated Broadcasting Corporation), one of the largest, fastest growing TV and radio networks in the Philippines.
In March 2010, Mediaquest, the corporate vehicle for media-related investments of Philippines Long Distance Telephone Company, acquired 100 percent ownership of Associated Broadcasting. The Jampro antenna systems are part of a new build-out strategy to increase coverage to the island nation of nearly 100 million people.
The Jampro broadband UHF and VHF panel antennas will be installed at 10 sites throughout the country. Jampro RF engineers worked closely with the ABC-5 engineering department to choose antennas best suited to individual sites. They also designed custom patterns to achieve specific coverage for each site to cope with many topological more
Press Conference: Monday, April 11 at 10 AM in Booth SL 1526
Burbank, CA • March 7, 2011 – TVLogic, designer and manufacturer of LCD and OLED High Definition displays, will exhibit two new 2D and 3D production and post-production monitors at NAB 2011 that incorporate a host of innovative features for 2D/3D cinema production and post-production. TVLogic combines the latest in flat-panel technology with their advanced video processing designs to provide reference displays that meet the demanding requirements of broadcast, production, post-production, digital signage and multi-viewer applications. The new 2D/3D models will join TVLogics’ multi-award winning range of professional video monitoring solutions ranging from quad 4.3” rack mount monitors to 56” 10bit 4K resolution displays and everything in between.
NEWTDM-243W/473W – features 24” and 47” (respectively) 2D and passive 3D LCD panels. These versatile broadcast and post-production monitors more
Press Conference: Monday, April 11 at 10 AM in Booth SL 1526
Burbank, CA • March 23, 2011 – TVLogic, designer and manufacturer of LCD and OLED High Definition displays, will exhibit 3 new field production monitors and a new dual 9” rack mount model at NAB 2011 that incorporate a host of innovative features for enhanced HD-SLR, digital cinema and broadcast production. TVLogic combines the latest in flat-panel technology with their advanced video processing designs to provide reference displays that meet the demanding requirements of broadcast, production, post-production, digital signage and multi-viewer applications. The 4 new models will join TVLogic’s multi-award winning range of professional video monitoring solutions ranging from quad 4.3” rack mount monitors to 56” 10bit 4K resolution displays and everything in between.
1. NEWVFM-056W/WP – The VFM-056W/WP is available in two configurations and is ideal more
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