Monthly Archives: April 2008
NHL Network Online drives record traffic to NHL.com
Written on April 23, 2008 at 12:31 pm, by SVG Staff
The new NHL Network Online, a broadband media experience that launched on April 9, is driving record traffic to NHL.COM. “Along with amazing Stanley Cup Playoffs action, the NHL Network […] More
FOR-A introduced HVS-5000 switcher series at NAB 2008
Written on April 23, 2008 at 10:28 am, by SVG Staff
FOR-A Corporation of America, introduced the HVS-5000 switcher series at NAB 2008 held in Las Vegas last week, from April 14-17, 2008. This powerful line of switchers expands on FOR-A’s […] More
Crawford Acquires New SAMMA Robot
Written on April 23, 2008 at 10:21 am, by SVG Staff
Crawford Media Management, a division of Crawford Communications, Inc. one of the largest broadcast facilities in the United States, acquires a new betacam tape robot by SAMMA Systems. This state-of-the-art […] More
Cloud Computing Gains Steam With New I.B.M. Gear
Written on April 23, 2008 at 9:57 am, by SVG Staff
I.B.M. is the latest company to prove that cloud computing – in which data centers with vast stores of information can be tapped from afar through a personal computer or […] More
NBC, NHL Plan To Extend Agreement For Another Year
Written on April 23, 2008 at 9:27 am, by SVG Staff
The Wall Street Journal reports that NBC and the National Hockey League plan to announce that they have extended their broadcast agreement for another year. The deal means NBC will […] More
Sweetwater taps Fujinon lenses for HD truck
Written on April 22, 2008 at 5:14 pm, by SVG Staff
Los Angeles, CA-based Sweetwater Digital Productions has acquired a complement of 32 Fujinon HD lenses for the company’s new high-end production truck, “Cobalt.” The bulk of the new lens order […] More
Bruins, Habs Game 7 sets record
Written on April 22, 2008 at 5:11 pm, by SVG Staff
R seau des sports ( RDS); a Canadian cable channel averaged an audience of 2.03 million viewers for last night’s Game 7 win by Montreal Canadiens over the Boston Bruins. […] More
ESPN.com syndicates video player to AOL
Written on April 22, 2008 at 4:34 pm, by SVG Staff
By Carolyn Braff For sports fans whose Internet routines do not include a daily visit to ESPN.com, the sports network has come up with a simple solution – bring ESPN.com […] More
Audio-Technica intros new omnidirectional mics
Written on April 22, 2008 at 2:33 pm, by SVG Staff
Audio-Technica introduces its AT8004 and AT8004L Omnidirectional Dynamic Microphones, two new microphone solutions designed specifically for the broadcasting market. According to Audio-Technica, the AT8004 (5.93 inches) and the longer AT8004L […] More
NAB WrapUp: Top 10 Stories out of the Show
Written on April 22, 2008 at 1:26 pm, by SVG Staff
By Ken Kerschbaumer The 2007 NAB convention didn’t offer any truly earth-shattering introductions, pointing to the maturity of HD, tapeless and IP technologies, the three dominant forces at NAB for […] More