Archive of the RF & transmission Category

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

Las Vegas, NY, March 11, 2008 - Nucomm, Inc., a leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems for the broadcast industry, common carrier, cable, government, military and international marketplace, is showcasing its Messenger IP Encapsulator/Decapsulator at NAB 2008 (Booth C3007). The Nucomm Messenger system enables broadband IP connectivity between an ENG truck or OB Van and the broadcast studio. 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 alternative networks. more

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — March 4, 2008 – ScheduALL, a leading provider of broadcast production and operations management software, today announced that NBC is implementing the ScheduALL solution to schedule and manage feeds for NBC‘s coverage of the Olympic Games in Beijing. ScheduALL will originate and distribute scheduling information of the event content across a wide array of broadcast and broadband media outlets. more

LAS VEGAS, NV - Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, continues to offer innovations in state-of-the-art audio connectivity with the introduction of its IP65 rated OpticalCon® at NAB 2008 (Booth N9029). The well-established solid and ruggadized-protected fiber optic connector system has now been upgraded for dust tight and water jet protection. more

Las Vegas, March 4, 2008 - RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, is debuting its new RFX-RMR-II 2 GHz and 5.8 GHz rack-mounted receiver units at NAB 2008 (Booth C6622). While the 2 GHz is primarily designed for ENG news remotes and the 5.8 GHz is geared toward live sports stadium and arena coverage, both offer complete HD upgradeability with the latest in high-quality, low-delay, HD decoding technology. more

LAKEWOOD, NJ, MARCH 3, 2008 - In order to help InfoComm bring the latest industry trends to professionals working in all areas of the pro AV market through its Academy Installation Courses, Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, recently donated thousands of connectors to the organization‘s educational services. Now, attendees can get a first-hand-look at connectivity.

The InfoComm Academy offers an extensive range of AV courses designed and taught by its own expert faculty members representing the entire spectrum of technical, sales, management and professional disciplines. In expressing his appreciation to Neutrik USA for donating the connectors to its Academy Courses, InfoComm Executive Director Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D. says, “Neutrik‘s generous donation of thousands of connectors will play a vital role in the hands-on installation training that InfoComm provides to AV professionals.” more

LAKEWOOD, NJ - FEBRUARY 27, 2008 - Neutrik‘s OpticalCon, a ruggedized and dirt protected fiber optic connector system, is incorporated into the design of Midas‘ XL8 Live Performance System, the UK manufacturer‘s flagship digital mixing console. The link between the console and the stage, with no discernable loss in frequency response, is a concern for most live performance sound engineers; Neutrik‘s OpticalCon system meets this need. more

Harrisburg, PA, February 27, 2008 - The hundreds of thousands who tuned in for their first glimpse at the “must see” cars of the year during the 2008 Pennsylvania Auto & Boat Show kept on course as ABC 27 WHTM-TV used microwave technology products provided by RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, to preview all of the vehicle debuts during the event‘s hour-long live broadcast. more

Las Vegas, NV, February 25, 2008 - RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, is unveiling its RFX-CMT-II camera-mounted transmitters in both 2 GHz and 5.8 GHz at NAB 2008 (Booth C6622). While the 2 GHz unit is designed for live ENG news and sports broadcast applications and the 5.8 GHz unit is geared for live sports stadium, arena coverage and license free applications, both offer complete HD upgradeability with the latest in high-quality, low-latency, HD encoding technology. more

Las Vegas, NV, February 21, 2008 - Nucomm, Inc. is unveiling its new 7 Series HD and HD ready product at NAB 2008 (Booth C3007). 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 and can be easily field upgraded 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 that have been well received as the premier wireless camera system in the industry. The 7 Series displaces the SD product line as Nucomm‘s standard product. more