Monthly Archives: June 2008
USOC Still Committed To Launch Network
Written on June 27, 2008 at 11:56 am, by SVG Staff
By Carolyn Braff The timing of the NBC-WCSN partnership poses a different challenge to the United States Olympic Committee. The USOC also has plans to launch a television network, on […] More
Orlando Stations Proclaim Early DTV Test a Success
Written on June 27, 2008 at 10:44 am, by SVG Staff
According to Broadcasting & Cable, a group of 12 stations in the Orlando, Fla., market that briefly ceased broadcasting their analog signals Wednesday night said the test caused minimal disruption […] More
Tribe Makes HD Shine For Fans
Written on June 27, 2008 at 8:25 am, by SVG Staff
Running out of hot dogs? Toilets backed up? Sure, those issues make stadium and arena managers cringe but there is one call they never want to get: the HD video […] More
Mitsubishi, Aspen Media, Nvidia Roll Out 3D HD Gaming
Written on June 27, 2008 at 7:54 am, by SVG Staff
By Andrew Lippe Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America is the latest set manufacturer to tackle 3D HDTV in the living room, giving sports networks another reason to eye 3D HD. Three […] More
New Thomson Super SloMo Shines At UEFA EuroCup
Written on June 26, 2008 at 4:25 pm, by SVG Staff
By Ken Kerschbaumer UEFA EuroCup championships are slowing down the action with the help of a new super slow-motion camera system from Thomson Grass Valley, the LDK 8300, that captures […] More
Colleges, Universities Debate Proper Streaming Business Model
Written on June 26, 2008 at 1:23 pm, by SVG Staff
By Carolyn Braff As streaming digital content has become easier and cheaper, collegiate athletic departments are tending toward the extreme, streaming everything it is possible to stream, starting right now. […] More
NFL, ESPN Invite FCC To Test White Space Devices In Real-World Environment
Written on June 26, 2008 at 1:06 pm, by SVG Staff
ESPN and the National Football League have filed ex parte comments with and invited the Federal Communications Commission to field test wireless “white spaces” devices under “real world” conditions during […] More
Conference USA Floods Streaming Viewers With 1,150 Events With Help From CBS College Sports
Written on June 26, 2008 at 12:46 pm, by SVG Staff
By Carolyn Braff When it comes to online streaming, Conference USA is eliminating excuses by creating opportunities. Two years ago, the Conference began mandating that each of its 12 member […] More
HD Scoreboards Gain In Popularity; Drive HD Production Gear Purchases
Written on June 26, 2008 at 11:07 am, by SVG Staff
By Andrew Lippe Washington State University and the University of Mississippi are the most recent schools to jump on the HD bandwagon with new Daktronics HD scoreboards. Both decided upon […] More
CCS installs Technomad Turnkey PA Systems at Mid-Atlantic High School Athletic Venues
Written on June 26, 2008 at 10:55 am, by SVG Staff
CCS Presentation Systems, a dealer of presentation technology equipment and services with locations throughout the U.S., has finalized three high school athletic installations featuring Technomad Turnkey PA Systems. Each Turnkey […] More