Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, Canada – August 2008… Perhaps nowhere on Earth is global warming and the resulting climactic changes having a more profound effect than in the Arctic region. In an area that previously held very little benefit for most people, there is suddenly tremendous interest in the land—and who owns it—as a result of the natural resources that are present here. Now the race is on to determine who owns title to the area. In a region that was once ‘a given’ in terms of its territorial ownership by Canada, the Northwest Passage and the North Pole are now areas of dispute by the US, Russia, Denmark, and Canada. Recently, Joe Media Group, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, set out to document this race for territory and riches and the arsenal of production gear used for this project included wireless equipment from Lectrosonics. more
DALLAS, TX - TM Studios, a subsidiary of Triton Radio Networks and a worldwide leading producer of music and content for the broadcast industry, has installed a Solid State Logic C300 HD-32 Master Studio System console in Studio A. The C300 was purchased to manage the incredible volume and variety of projects, while providing the signature SSL sound quality consistently sought after by the top professionals.
“We’re like kids on Christmas morning,” said Marcus Hill, TM’s Vice President of Operations. “We looked at every console on the market and concluded the C300 HD was the best choice. The combination of versatility, ergonomics and, of course, the incredible sonic quality was the deciding factor. A typical day in Studio A may involve work on a dozen or more wildly different projects, so the C 300’s Instant Reset™ capability is a necessity for us to help streamline our production throughput.” more
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 6, 2008 … Just days to go to the next great event of 2008’s ‘super sports’ year. The Olympic Summer Games in Beijing will include 300 competitive events in 28 disciplines. One of the broadcasters taking part in this ‘marathon’ will be the Finnish broadcaster YLE, who will be broadcasting from Beijing for 790 hours (440 on TV and 350 on radio). To handle this challenge, YLE will be using Lawo equipment. more
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS—Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a brand of The Vitec Group, is broadening the access of its Eclipse Digital Matrix Intercom System with IP-enabled V-Series user control panels. In line with the company’s strategy towards ubiquitous communication, the new IP connectivity will allow users to connect their Eclipse V-Series user control panels to the Eclipse Matrix frame over their existing WAN or LAN Ethernet cabling infrastructure. Harnessing the power of IP technology, this new application significantly expands the range and mobility of the Eclipse system, both in-house and remotely. Clear-Com’s new V-Series IP will be previewed at IBC 2008 (Stand 9.C40a). more
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Performers are now not the only shining stars on stage— Neutrik USA’s best-selling XX series XLR’s have officially been blinged out with Swarovski crystals. Named, CrystalCon, this connector line is geared towards users looking for that extra sparkle on stage or onset.
Fancy, noble, valuable and attractive – the crystal XLR’s and crystal Plugs, made with Swarovski crystals are eye catchers, offering a unique appearance and innovative look. Now visually enhanced by CRYSTALLIZED TM – Swarovski Elements, CrystalCon is based on established Neutrik connector products, offering all the benefits and features found in the company’s best-selling XLR’s. CrystalCon is also branded with a unique hologram, which guarantees a genuine and authentic Neutrik product. more
Denver, CO, August 5, 2008 ― Oculus Designs, a division of The RapcoHorizon Company, a leading manufacturer of audio/video interfacing and cable equipment, is featuring its Bulk Wire Pull Boxes at CEDIA 2008 (Booth 336). The innovative pull box design, available in 500 and 1000 feet of cable, consists of an inner plastic lining that offers greater support for heavy duty speaker wires by minimizing typical abuse from regular wear and tear. more
The Netherlands, Amsterdam, August 4, 2008 – RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, is unveiling its new and improved NLL-II 5.8 GHz portable digital microwave link at IBC (Stand 1.A30). Taking its former model to new heights, the updated NLL-II now offers both balanced microphone and line level inputs via switch selectable XLR connectors on both the transmitter and receiver. This makes the NLL-II ideal for use by roaming news and sports crews. As part of its new release, the redesigned NLL-II is now also equipped with phantom power for microphones. more
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 4, 2008 … The Swedish production company Prisma OB is a premium league player in the field of mobile broadcasting. It is not just the fact that the company was at almost every mega-event in recent years, but forthcoming TV highlights will also see these Scandinavian experts ready for the action to begin. Thus, the Beijing Games will also — amongst others — be broadcast by Prisma OB, thanks to Lawo audio technology. more
BARCELONA, SPAIN—Televisió de Catalunya (TVC), the public television broadcaster supported by the government of Catalonia, Spain, has selected Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a brand of the Vitec Group and leading provider of communication systems worldwide, to provide a comprehensive intercom network for its growing outside broadcast (OB) van operation. The broadcaster, based in Sant Joan Despí near Barcelona, has migrated from an aging intercom system to the new and advanced Eclipse Digital Matrix platform. TVC currently has five OB vans, each one is now equipped with an Eclipse PiCo frame.
Aicox Soluciones, formerly Ibérica de Componentes (Ibercom), a distributor of broadcast technology products to the Spanish market, supplied the systems to TVC. This enabled the broadcaster to upgrade from its existing Drake 4000 Series II system to a sophisticated Digital Matrix designed to meet its changing needs. TVC’s selection of Eclipse PiCo products was an extension of a longstanding relationship between the broadcaster, the distributor and the communication systems provider, now Clear-Com. more
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Auralex Acoustics, the leader in sound control solutions, recently scored an A+ from Chicago’s Flashpoint Academy when the company outfitted the College’s new Recording Arts Suites with its best-selling acoustical treatment products. more
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Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, Canada – August 2008… Perhaps nowhere on Earth is global warming and the resulting climactic changes having a more profound effect than in the Arctic region. In an area that previously held very little benefit for most people, there is suddenly tremendous interest in the land—and who owns it—as a result of the natural resources that are present here. Now the race is on to determine who owns title to the area. In a region that was once ‘a given’ in terms of its territorial ownership by Canada, the Northwest Passage and the North Pole are now areas of dispute by the US, Russia, Denmark, and Canada. Recently, Joe Media Group, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, set out to document this race for territory and riches and the arsenal of production gear used for this project included wireless equipment from Lectrosonics. more
