Monthly Archives: March 2013
FOR-A Intros HVS-XT Series of Production Switchers
Written on March 28, 2013 at 11:09 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
FOR-A Company will introduce the HVS-XT100 and HVS-XT110 HD/SD portable video switchers at NAB. The latest in the company’s popular line of HVS Series switchers, the HVS-XT100 comes with a separate main unit and control panel, while the HVS-XT110 features a compact, integrated design. FOR-A’ says the HVS-XT switcher series is ideal for a variety […] More
SNY Gets Creative With Audio, Camera, and Talent Placement Around Citi Field
Written on March 28, 2013 at 10:53 am, by Karen Hogan Ketchum
Since debuting in 2006, SNY has consistently pushed the envelope in technological innovation. With enhanced audio, an upgraded camera complement, and expanded pregame show for every primetime game, the network […] More
Broadcast Sports Inc. To Unveil New Product Line
Written on March 28, 2013 at 10:09 am, by SVG Staff
Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI) has been a leader in the world of RF broadcast technology for 30 years as a service provider. The company develops and deploys wireless video, audio and communications devices during live broadcast productions in support of clients including ABC/ESPN, CBS, FOX, NASCAR Productions, NBC, SPEED and The Golf Channel, among others. […] More
Action Audio Apps Enters the Arena
Written on March 28, 2013 at 10:02 am, by Dan Daley, Audio Editor
The joint venture of wireless microphone transmitter system maker Quantum5X and tech startup Action Audio Apps, which aggregates sound from wired-up players at games into a show pushed out over […] More
Thomson Video Networks Improves ViBE Multi-Channel Encoder and Platform
Written on March 28, 2013 at 10:00 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Thomson Video Networks today introduced new, higher-density versions of its ViBE EM4000 multi-channel encoder and ViBE CP6000 modular contribution platform. Both systems now feature a density of eight HD channels per rack unit and enhancements for increasing operational flexibility and decreasing the cost per channel. “Our ViBE EM4000 and CP6000 solutions offer significant reductions in […] More
Front Porch Digital Brings LTO-6 Support, AXF Handling to DIVArchive
Written on March 28, 2013 at 9:27 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Front Porch Digital DIVArchive V7.1, the newest version of its advanced CSM system, will be on display at NAB with new features and integrations, such as LTO-6 support and new AXF handling. “DIVArchive was built to interconnect every element of a video-oriented, file-based operation, from archive to production to transmission,” says Mike Knaisch, president and […] More
Miranda Launches Next-Generation Kaleido-MX Multiviewer
Written on March 28, 2013 at 9:24 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Miranda Technologies has launched Kaleido-MX and Kaleido-Modular-X class-leading multiviewers series engineered to combine performance with weight, space and power efficiency. The introduction of Kaleido-MX and Kaleido-Modular-X extends that leadership with no-compromise video scaling quality that delivers true “any source, anywhere” processing that enables the flexibility to place any signal on any display at any size […] More
Cobham Media Mesh Offers Quick Newsroom Set Up in the Field
Written on March 28, 2013 at 9:20 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Sports broadcasters looking to quickly set up a newsroom operation at a sporting event have a new technology option courtesy of Cobham. MediaMesh, a new IP-based platform for lightweight, rapid set-up field newsrooms, will make its U.S. debut at NAB and uses groundbreaking wireless technology that removes traditional restrictions on live production to enable journalists […] More
Envivio Launches Program to Help Customers Implement HEVC
Written on March 28, 2013 at 9:17 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Envivio’s HEVC Early Access Program has been launched for customers seeking to implement HEVC (H.265) encoding. HEVC for live or on-demand applications will be available for new installations or as a software upgrade for Envivio Muse customers who run their encoding services on the latest generation Envivio 4Caster G4 appliance or HP blade servers. Initial […] More
Seattle Mariners Fans Get HD Experience Via Fujinon Lenses, Grass Valley and Sony Cameras
Written on March 28, 2013 at 9:11 am, by SVG Staff
The Seattle Mariners have ordered two new FUJINON XA77x9.5 HD telephoto field lenses and one FUJINON HA14x4.5 super wide angle HD ENG/EFP lens for use in the upcoming season. The […] More