Monthly Archives: February 2010
Penn State Students Webcast THON 46-Hour Dance Marathon
Written on February 25, 2010 at 11:51 am, by John Rice, Contributing Writer
The Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State campus is home to the school’s basketball teams, as well as a venue for many concerts and entertainment events. But this past […] More
XOS Digital Primes for Coaching Product Expansion
Written on February 25, 2010 at 11:38 am, by Carolyn Braff, Editor
XOS Digital has promoted Matthew Bairos to vice president of products and services. In his new position, Bairos’ main responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of partner support, manufacturing, and […] More
NBC Defends Its Olympic Strategy
Written on February 25, 2010 at 11:26 am, by Carolyn Braff, Editor
Each morning here at 7:30, inside a compound at the International Broadcasting Center roughly the size of Belarus, NBC Olympics Chairman Dick Ebersol gathers a small flock of his key […] More
Clear-Com Centerstage During Winter Games Opening, Closing Ceremonies
Written on February 25, 2010 at 10:54 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Clear-Com Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, proudly announces that its Hybrid Network was chosen as the intercom system for the opening and closing ceremonies and other events of the […] More
NVIDIA, Sportvision Bring Gold Medal Effects to NBC’s Winter Olympics Broadcast
Written on February 25, 2010 at 10:18 am, by Carolyn Braff, Editor
Sportvision, Inc., leveraging the computing power of the Quadro graphics processing unit (GPU), is bringing new effects to NBC’s coverage of many of the events at the Winter Olympic Games. […] More
Azzurro Systems Integration to Make NAB Debut
Written on February 25, 2010 at 10:08 am, by Carolyn Braff, Editor
Azzurro Systems Integration (ASI), a design and integration company addressing the technical needs of the television industry, has announced plans to exhibit at NAB 2010 for the first time. Azzurro personnel […] More
Ratings Surge for Olympics, Thanks to Live Events, Web
Written on February 25, 2010 at 10:06 am, by Carolyn Braff, Editor
The Vancouver Olympics are winning back viewers, helping NBC and hurting programming on rival networks, USA Today reports. Through 12 nights of the 17-day event, the Winter Games are averaging […] More
German Broadcasters Come Together for HD Games
Written on February 25, 2010 at 1:11 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
German broadcasters ZDF and ARD are working together to deliver their first HD Olympics to Germany, giving German sports fans the clearest look ever at hot sports like the biathlon […] More
Audio-Technica Offering $30 Rebate on Unipoint Microphones
Written on February 24, 2010 at 6:29 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
Audio-Technica is offering a $30 rebate on all its UniPoint Installed-Sound Microphones and MicroSet Subminiature Omni Condenser Headworn Microphones purchased from an authorized Audio-Technica U.S. dealer between Feb.1 and April […] More
Tiny Minnesota Station Opts for Vinten Radamec Camera Robotic System
Written on February 24, 2010 at 6:25 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
KSMQ has proven that camera robotics is not just for larger television stations, as the Austin, MN-based station, which is one of the smallest PBS outlets in the U.S., has […] More