LiveU (www.liveu.tv), the pioneer of portable video-over-cellular solutions, has signed a long-term agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group. The company has already deployed more than 20 of its flagship LU60 cellular ENG backpacks to power local electronic newsgathering operations at more than 20 of Sinclair’s television stations nationwide.
“Our local news departments strive to deliver the highest quality news product to our viewers,” said Del Parks, Vice President of Engineering and Operations, Sinclair Broadcast Group. “LiveU’s LU60 technology provides us with an efficient and nimble way to get our reporters out into the field, bringing the news home to our viewers in the quickest manner possible. “
“I’ve been using LiveU’s product first-hand here in Nashville for several months,” said Bob Shrader, Chief News Photographer with WZTV. “This system is rock solid and allows us to deliver reliable live transmissions from the field during our morning, midday and evening more
WorldStage, the new brand for Scharff Weisberg and Video Applications, is pleased to announce the promotions of John Healy to Director of Production/Lighting and Terry Jackson to Director of Rentals/Lighting.
The appointments mark the completion of a restructuring phase in the WorldStage lighting division that has resulted in greatly improved financial performance while continuing to provide value to clients and being competitive in the marketplace
“We have realigned our management staff to foster efficiency and reinforce our well-known customer service,” says Josh Nissim, Vice President of Operations for WorldStage East. “Terry and John have moved up from project managers to their new roles which better reflects their combined 30 plus years of experience in show business and on-going commitment to our clients.”
Through the strategic use of new technology and by carefully choosing the equipment most suited to the individual project needs, Healy has effectively helped clients more
New Orleans, LA – March 2012… Focusing on the lives of musicians, chefs, Mardi Gras Indians, and others in New Orleans as they work to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, HBO’s made for TV series Tremé has received critical acclaim. To ensure the show’s continued good fortune, the legendary sound quality and reliability of Lectrosonics wireless microphone technology has become an integral part of Tremé’s audio production. more
Lightware U.S.A., the US distributor for Budapest-based Lightware Visual Engineering, is pleased to announce the availability of the new UMX-TP-TX100R Universal CATx Transmitter. The latest product from Lightware Visual Engineering offers analog/digital video and audio extension over CATx cable.
HDMI has become a major connector for so many devices, including laptops, handheld devices, micro and mini. Having yet another format introduces a new series of issues, and with the various flavors of HDMI we, as an industry, need to have a strong interface like this. This solid hardware device is all about interface versatility and manages everything from HDMI, DVI, VGA and audio embedding,” comments Lighware USA’s Mike Taylor.
Lightware’s UMX-TP-TX100R is an all-purpose video and audio transmitter for ever-changing environments, such as small boardrooms, collaborative telepresence, small classrooms, control rooms and home cinemas. The new extender supports an array of digital and analog video signals, including VGA, more
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – March 9, 2012… A shot is fired. The target is hit. Cheering breaks out everywhere. Every hit is celebrated frenetically by the audience. Magdalena Neuner continues on to the last lap of the sprint competition which she will finish in 1st place.
For her, this year’s Biathlon World Cup is not only a goodbye gala: She also made the promise to win a total of six medals in this contest. Having already received a complete set – gold, silver, and bronze – puts her onto the right path to fulfill her promise. Host broadcaster ZDF has assigned two OB-Vans, the MP4 and the MP5, to cover this event, while BR employed its own FÜ HD1. However, both broadcasters fully rely on Lawo technology to guarantee optimum sound for this important sports event. more
(Hollywood, FL – March 9, 2012) – ScheduALL, the leading global provider of Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) software for the media, broadcast and transmission industries has announced a strategic partnership with the World Teleport Association. The partnership will allow WTA members to showcase their resource inventories such as bandwidth, trucks and teleport packages to more than 1200 ScheduALL media and broadcast customers around the world.
AVvA (www.avvanow.com) is ScheduALL’s cloud based scheduling platform and is free to WTA members. This platform allows WTA members to post their offerings so other members or ScheduALL customers can rapidly search, source and subscribe to inventories and make bookings in real time.
“AVvA is just another way WTA works to add value to our members.” said Robert Bell, Executive Director of the World Teleport Association. “Providing an additional vehicle like this to our members enhances their ability to collaborate and in more
WALLINGFORD, CT – March 09, 2012 – Discover Video, LLC (www.discovervideo.com), a leader in video streaming products and solutions, today announced the new RTMP Flash stream recorder. The Discover Video RTMP recorder allows you to display and record a live RTMP (”Real Time Message Protocol”) video stream from the public Internet. Files are recorded in industry standard H.264 .mp4 format allowing them to be uploaded, streamed, and/or viewed on virtually any computer, Smartphone, iPad, tablet, etc.
The DV RTMP Flash stream recorder includes the following features:
• Records live RTMP/H264 audio/video stream
• Optionally records multiple smaller files of a given duration
• Built-in scheduler allows you to record on unattended computers
• Automatic settings for Discover Video Streaming accounts
“When doing live events, it can be absolutely essential to have a recording made for later VoD viewing or for other purposes”, said Rich Mavrogeanes, President and CEO of more
San Diego, California March, 2012 …. Equator Audio Research, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of highly accurate studio reference monitors for mission critical recording applications has found their reference monitors being used to enhance live performance mixes. Most recently the new Equator D5s have been used during the sold out Eric Church “Blood, Sweat, and Beers” tour.
FOH mix engineer for the tour, Brent Sparks commented: “I’ve never used near fields mixing live, but am currently using Equator D5’s. I have to say the D5’s have been amazing for zeroing in on the ultimate live mix, helping to tune up my ears and consequently the PA tuning as well.”
“I originally bought the D5’s for critical listening at home, but used them in more
Dalet Enterprise Edition manages prep and production for long-form content and archive; additional Dalet systems drive news production and broadcasting for 20 television, 10 radio channels, scores of production studios
Levellois-Perrot, France – March 8, 2012 – Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading developer of Media Asset Management (MAM) solutions, software and services for broadcasters announced today the initial deployment of Dalet’s advanced Media Asset Management platform and specialized video and audio solutions at the recently opened Astana Media Center (AMC) in Kazakhstan. Four Dalet Enterprise Edition systems will provide the operational MAM backbone for the center’s many workflows including: production / program preparation for long form and episodic TV series for broadcast; the country’s National Media Archive; news production; and radio broadcasting.
When it formally opens in May 2012, all of the country’s national TV and radio stations, the National Media Archive as well as other more
Visitors to Mystic Falls Park at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas experience the American wilderness during Sunset Stampede when Look Solutions’ Viper NT foggers add atmosphere to the 10-story atrium show.
In Mystic Falls Park mountains, waterfalls, live trees and birds come alive at 6, 8 and 10 pm when Sunset Stampede chronicles the Western pioneer experience with animatronic wolves and bears, laser lights and a musical score recorded by the Indianapolis Philharmonic Orchestra. Four Look Solutions’ Viper NT foggers quickly generate atmospheric haze for the 15-minute programs from their position atop the roof of the atrium bar.
The Viper NT fogger unites current digital technology with proven technique and power. It features DMX 512 as standard, has an internal timer and easy-to-use LED-display panel, and offers fine adjustment of the output to produce everything from a tiny fog cloud to the thickest fog.
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