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“MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR” MIXED ON EQUATOR AUDIO RESEARCH Q10 STUDIO MONITORS

Roger Maycock — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:57:27 +0000

Hollywood, CA – July 2008… In what may well prove to be the biggest movie of summer 2008, the forthcoming August 1st Universal Pictures release of Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor marks the third film in the Mummy franchise. Staring Brendan Fraser, who reprises his role as explorer Rick O’Connell, the film’s soundtrack was composed by Randy Edelman, winner of 10 BMI Film Music Awards and was mixed and engineered by music scoring mixer Elton Ahi. Collectively, Edelman and Ahi have created a dazzling soundtrack to director Rob Cohen’s breath-taking onscreen visuals—and it was accomplished using Q10 reference monitors from Equator Audio Research. (more…)

Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. Selects NVISION’s New Nv5100MC Master Control

Aggie Frizzell — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:08:25 +0000

Grass Valley, CA – July 24, 2008 – Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) has installed NVISION’s all-new NV5100MC Multi-Channel Master Control Switching Systems for its major television services, which includes TNT HD, TBS HD, TBS east and west, Cartoon Network and Atlanta’s Peachtree TV.

Turner developed a master control model that could be replicated for its numerous channels. The requirements for the model included mirrored back-up capability under automation control, with the option to go to full manual-switcher operation as required; increased audio channels, including Dolby E processing capability for HD content with surround sound; integration of external graphics, along with insertion of closed captioning and other services, without disrupting program delivery; and due to limited space, compact master control switcher panels that fit Turner’s existing model for control room consoles. (more…)

New England School of Communications Uses NVISION Routers for Television Production Truck

Aggie Frizzell — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:34 +0000

NESCom Curriculum Includes Mobile Television Production FacilityGrass Valley, CA – July 23, 2008 – The New England School of Communications (NESCom) an affiliate of Husson University in Bangor, Maine is giving its students a comprehensive education in the broad spectrum of communications’ disciplines, with concentrations in audio engineering, a/v technology, video production, journalism, radio, theater, web media, and marketing. Its curriculum now includes a mobile television production facility housed in a 32-foot truck that’s equipped with NVISION’s Compact Routers and Synapse modular terminal gear.

NVISION collaborated with Rodney Verrill, Executive Director of Video Production at NESCom, to determine the routing system requirements for the NESCom mobile production unit. The challenge was to meet the routing requirements with high-performance systems on a tight budget. (more…)

TV Magic Strengthens Executive Team With Key Sales and Engineering Appointments

Summer McLennan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:55:17 +0000

SAN DIEGO — July 23, 2008 — Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic today announced the appointment of Stephen Milley as the company’s vice president of sales. Milley has been involved in the broadcast, production, and A/V markets for nearly 20 years, working as a professional in the field and serving in sales and marketing roles for world-leading manufacturers of broadcast equipment. In his new position with TV Magic, Milley will oversee the company’s San Diego, Los Angeles, and New York sales and marketing departments. The appointment of Milley as vice president of sales and marketing enables TV Magic’s Pat Thompson to take on the new role of senior vice president of engineering operations. (more…)

MOJAVE AUDIO ANNOUNCES NEW MA-201fet CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE

Roger Maycock — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:01:48 +0000

Burbank, CA… Mojave Audio, a company founded by David Royer (known for his work with ribbon microphones) is pleased to announce the introduction of the Mojave Audio MA-201fet Cardioid Condenser Microphone. Evolving from David’s 20-plus years as a designer of custom microphones, the MA-201fet is an ideal choice for recording vocals, dialog work of all types (including broadcast and voiceovers), recording acoustic instruments such as guitar, piano, and wind instruments, as well as choral work. Additionally, this new microphone is a great choice for kick drum, bass amps, drum overheads, capturing drum room sounds, and orchestral recording. (more…)

RF CENTRAL CHAMPIONS COVERAGE FOR NATIONAL “AMERICAN GLADIATORS” AND “THE BIGGEST LOSER” TELEVISION SHOWS

Allison Gayne — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:53:26 +0000

Glendale, CA, July 22, 2008 – Video Equipment Rentals (VER), a national AV, audio, broadcast and computer equipment rental company, has transitioned RF Central, a leading microwave technology provider and brand of The Vitec Group, from news production into mainstream television production, using its equipment for broadcasting NBC’s popular “American Gladiators” and “The Biggest Loser” programs. (more…)

NUCOMM CC-1 CAMERA CONTROL UNIT FEATURES WIRELESS OPTIONS AT IBC 2008

Allison Gayne — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:01:25 +0000

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, July 22, 2008 – Nucomm, Inc., a worldwide provider of premier digital and analogue video microwave systems, is broadening wireless camera control capabilities through the IBC 2008 showcase of its CC-1 Camera Control unit (Stand 1.A30). Designed to work with Nucomm’s signature CamPac 2 HD/SD COFDM camera-back transmitter, the CC-1 expands the features of the CamPac 2 through a software-based data interface that allows the CP2/CC-1 to work with various camera manufacturer’s control panels and command protocols. (more…)

NUCOMM DEBUTS FULLY HD READY 7 SERIES ENG PRODUCTS AT IBC 2008

Allison Gayne — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:01:16 +0000

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, July 22, 2008 – Nucomm, Inc. is introducing its new 7 Series HD ready products at IBC 2008 (Stand 1.A30). 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 for a future field upgrade 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, which have been well received as the premier wireless camera system in the industry. The 7 Series replaces the SD product line as Nucomm’s standard product. (more…)

CANON U.S.A. XH G1 HD CAMCORDERS HELP REVOLUTIONIZE THE LOOK OF AN ACCLAIMED DAYTIME DRAMA

Canon U.S.A., Inc. — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:57:40 +0000

In an industry where longevity is a true measure of success, the CBS daytime drama Guiding Light is an all-time champion. Created for radio in 1937 as The Guiding Light, the show transitioned to television in 1952, and has since earned multiple Emmy Awards and the distinction of becoming the longest-running scripted series in broadcast history. (more…)

SOUND DEVICES 744T SYNCS UP WITH SOUND EFFECTS CREW ON BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT

Nicole Smith — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:12:09 +0000

HOLLYWOOD — Cars, motorcycles, weapons and other hi-tech gadgets are a key element to the power and mystic of the latest Batman film Batman: The Dark Knight. To give energy and reality to these great “toys,” Hollywood sound recordists John Fasal and Eric Potter employed some high-end technology, using Sound Devices’ 744T field recorders and 442 and 302 field mixers to capture authentic sounds for the film. (more…)