Monthly Archives: October 2008
Finally, Syracuse Takes Students Behind the Scenes In Sports Production
Written on October 30, 2008 at 1:14 pm, by SVG Staff
By Carolyn Braff Syracuse University is renowned for graduating top-notch play-by-play announcers from its Newhouse School of Communications, but most of its now-famous graduates practiced their skills on radio broadcasts, […] More
UK’s Ofcom Reserves Spectrum for HD
Written on October 30, 2008 at 12:20 pm, by SVG Staff
By Kevin Hilton SVG Europe editor The UK broadcasting licensing body Ofcom has underlined the importance of sport to the future of high definition in its plans for bringing the […] More
James Matheson Named JVC Sales Manager, IP Products
Written on October 30, 2008 at 11:49 am, by SVG Staff
JVC has appointed James Matheson as sales manager, IP Products for the company’s Eastern Region. In his new position, Mr. Matheson will be responsible for identifying and securing new business […] More
Mitsubishi Unveils New LaserVue HDTV
Written on October 30, 2008 at 11:43 am, by SVG Staff
Mitsubishi has unveiled The Mitsubishi LaserVue 65″ HDTV model. The LaserVue delivers two times the color of many of today’s HDTVs, and also uses exponentially less power than LCD and […] More
ESPN Inks New Broadband Agreements for Global Soccer Coverage
Written on October 30, 2008 at 11:22 am, by SVG Staff
ESPN has reached two new agreements, with Setanta Sports and IMG Sports Media, to expand the network’s broadband coverage of global soccer. The Setanta sports deal brings live coverage of […] More
Audio-Technica Unveils Straight-Cable Option for ATH-M50 Headphones
Written on October 30, 2008 at 10:10 am, by SVG Staff
Audio-Technica debuts a straight-cable option for its ATH-M50 professional studio monitor headphones. The ATH-M50s headphones were created for end users who prefer straight-cable professional studio headphones for tracking and other […] More
Panasonic Production Switcher Offers Built-In MultiViewer
Written on October 30, 2008 at 9:46 am, by SVG Staff
Panasonic’s new AV-HS400A multi-format HD/SD live production switcher is now available with features like built-in MultiViewer image preview, full 10-bit HD processing, an expandable HD/SD architecture with 3D digital effects […] More
HD Camera Buyers’ Guide: Manufacturer Suggestions
Written on October 30, 2008 at 9:00 am, by SVG Staff
by Carolyn Braff When transitioning a college athletic department’s video operations from standard-definition to high-definition, choosing a camera may not be the first thing a director does, but it can […] More
Senators Criticize NFL for Favoring Network
Written on October 29, 2008 at 11:04 pm, by SVG Staff
A group of U.S. senators sent NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a letter Tuesday expressing continued concern over what they consider the exclusionary nature of showing select games on the NFL […] More
Sports Broadcasting HOF, Sports Museum of America Join Forces
Written on October 29, 2008 at 8:58 pm, by SVG Staff
The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame is the newest sports-related Hall of Fame to join forces with the Sports Museum of America (SmA). The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame honors […] More