Archive of the RF & transmission Category

CamPac2 Wireless Transmitter and NewsCaster DR1 Receiver Provide Flawless Transmission

BEIJING, CHINA, NOVEMBER 16, 2009 – When China Central Television (CCTV) needed to find a microwave technology supplier for its first ever HD coverage of the Chinese National Day Parade, it turned to Nucomm’s CamPac2 wireless camera transmitter and Newscaster DR1 diversity receiver. more

CMT-II Camera Mounted Transmitter and X6-II Six-Way Diversity Receiver Provide Flawless Signal Coverage

ORCHARD PARK, NY - As the temperatures in Western New York continue to drop, the Buffalo Bills’ game day presentation is heating up thanks to RF Central’s RFX-CMT-II camera mounted transmitter and RMR-X6-II diversity receiver’s rock solid signal coverage. more

KBNC TV establishes facility in San Francisco; leverages Vector 3 technology for automated playout of programs and 24/7 news.

Los Angeles- CA – October 21 - Vector 3™, a pioneer in graphics and playout solutions, announced that the NGC Group, owner of several US-based Korean TV channels, has purchased the VectorBox integrated playout solution to broadcast live news, thematic programs, and pre-recorded shows from their newly established KBNC TV operation based in San Francisco, CA. The tapeless workflow broadcasts high-quality Korean programming 7 days a week, 24 hours a day over Digital TV. The program line-up includes a combination of popular shows produced by Korean media giant MBC with a variety of live news and thematic programs produced out of the San Francisco studio.

“After a careful evaluation period we went with VectorBox to support our new production and broadcast facility. They scored highest in price performance and more

OAKLAND, CA - As director of multimedia services for the Oakland Athletics, David Don is responsible for the in-stadium video display presentation for all 81 of the A’s home games. Don knows that high-quality, top-of-the-line equipment is essential in order to put on the best show possible which is why he turned to RF Central’s RFX-CMT-II transmitter and RMR-X6-II receiver. more

Fiber Link Designed for Transport of DVI-I, RGB-HV and Component over ONE Fiber

NEW YORK – MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a premier provider of fiber optic-based video and audio transport and routing solutions for broadcast and pro A/V applications, is bringing its breakthrough DVI-6000 3G data transport solution to HD World 2009 (Booth 942). Now shipping worldwide, the DVI-6000 is designed for the transport of DVI-I, RGB-HV and DVI-D over ONE fiber and is a vital transport building block for any pro A/V or broadcast fiber optic installation.

A key breakthrough for the DVI-6000 lies in its ability to offer SMPTE compliant data transport, converting all formats into a SMPTE compliant 3G optical and electrical transport stream. This 3G data stream can be distributed through any standard 3G HD/SDI routing switcher – a major benefit for operators more

New Companion Cards Further Extend openGear Family Capabilities

NEW YORK – MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a premier provider of fiber optic-based video and audio transport and routing solutions for broadcast and pro A/V applications, is featuring the openGear compatible HD-4400 four-channel fiber optic transport system at HD World 2009 (Booth 942). The high density, multirate, 3G HD-SDI SMPTE fiber optic transport system with a 4×4 matrix on both the transmitter and receiver was designed as one of MultiDyne’s first offerings as part of the openGear terminal equipment platform group. In addition, MultiDyne will also introduce several new openGear compatible cards in support of the HD-4400, giving users more options and combination choices. more

London-based operation puts Vectorbox at the core of their multi-channel playout operation.

Barcelona, Spain – October 13, 2009 – Vector 3™, a pioneer in graphics and playout solutions, announced that Islam Channel has installed 2 Vectorbox 8000 HD systems and Vector configured NAS system to manage automated, multi-channel playout and production storage of three Islam Channel signature channels; Islam Channel, Islam Channel Urdu, and Noor TV. With headquarters in Central London, Islam Channel provides alternative news, current affairs and entertainment programming from an Islamic perspective. A popular and well respected channel, Islam Channel has a global viewership with simultaneous transmission to studios in South, West, and East Africa. “Our broadcast facilities will support up to 20 channels,” comments Mr Kiarash Bodouhi, Head of IT, Islam Channel. “Knowing this, we went through a rigorous qualification process to ensure the playout automation technology we installed today would support the imminent growth more

National radio broadcaster implements the media asset management-based Dalet solution to facilitate an integrated enterprise production workflow across multiple sites.

Paris, France – October 13, 2009 – Dalet Digital Media Systems today announced that RTP has successfully deployed Dalet Radio Suite HD to facilitate news and music program production at the main facility in Lisbon Portugal and their regional locations; Porto, Faro, Coimbra, Funchal, and Ponta Delgada. Dalet Radio Suite HD integrates the news and music production workflow across the six RTP locations; enabling all sites to better share content and produce programs. The Dalet enterprise media asset management (MAM) infrastructure with built-in audio production tools consistently tracks metadata across the entire digital workflow. With metadata embedded across production and playout, RTP can easily re-purposes content for distribution to any number of platforms including web and more.

“Dalet will enable us to unify multiple workflows, streamlining radio news more

NEW YORK, NY - RF Central, part of The Vitec Group’s RF Extreme business unit, and a leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems for the Broadcast market, as well as the Sports & Entertainment, Government, Military and International marketplace, is featuring its RFX-PHT-II HD upgradeable portable 2 GHz digital transmitter at HD World 2009 (Booth 1008). Utilizing RF Central’s signature RFX-CMT-II camera-mounted transmitter, the PHT-II is designed to turn any “news car” into a “live broadcast vehicle” and transform any “run and shoot” car into a “run and transmit” vehicle. more

NEW YORK, NY - Nucomm, part of The Vitec Group’s RF Extreme business unit, and a leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems for the Broadcast market, as well as the Sports & Entertainment, Government, Military and International marketplace, is showcasing its ProQ Digital IFB (Interruptible Feedback) System at HD World 2009 (Booth 1008). more