TV newsrooms lose 360 positions
Hofstra University journalism professor and researcher Bob Papper does not foresee greater TV newsroom job losses this year...
Neutrik unveils opticalCON Transceiver Adapter
The opticalCON Transceiver Adapter connects an opticalCON chassis and an LC SFP transceiver...
CBS News turns to Fujitsu to encode HD convention contribution
The news organization used the Fujitsu IP-9500e to encode its HD coverage of this summer’s political conventions...
Mushroom Networks’ new PortaBella bonds multiple broadband cellular cards
Powered by the company’s Broadband Bonding technology, PortaBella targets high-bandwidth applications, including newsgathering and mobile TV broadcasting...
NBC Universal puts HD content delivery network in place
Centrally managed at the NBC hub in Burbank, CA, content is sent to Thomson Grass Valley K2 HD servers at eight of the network’s O&Os...
FCC names new chief technologist for strategic planning, policy analysis office
The commission’s new top technologist, Jon Peha, joins the commission after serving as a professor at Carnegie Mellon University...
Nucomm rolls out Newscaster DR 2 at IBC2008
The Newscaster DR 2 offers new features including a split-box design and the ability to receive UHF digital signals in the 150MHz-850MHz band...
Sony announces HVR-Z5E professional HDV camcorder
The new camcorder uses Sony’s new 1/3in ClearVid CMOS sensor system enhanced by Exmor technology....
Studio Technologies showcases Live-Link field camera interface
Live-Link delivers a single-mode optical interface for remote broadcast applications....
RF Central enhances NLL-II 5.8GHz portable digital link
The latest version offers both balanced microphone and line-level inputs via switch-selectable XLR connectors on both the transmitter and receiver...
Anton/Bauer debuts DT-500 power supply at IBC2008
The new 500W power supply powers Sony F23 and F35 digital cameras...
Nucomm Messenger Media Gateway adds IP connectivity to field operations
An integrated file transfer system is embedded in Messenger Media Gateway system for transfer of a file from the field to the studio...
Advent Communications adds five enhancements for SNG
Designed for use with Advent’s Mantis, NewSwift and FlyDrive satellite antennas, each enhancement is part of a complete SD/HD electronics solution for SNG flyaways and vehicle applications...
Russia’s Channel One implements Dalet Enterprise Edition
The Dalet Enterprise Edition deployment is helping Channel One migrate its news operation from an in-house, tape-based system to a completely digital workflow...
Detroit station equips HD ENG cameras with Fujinon lenses
WXYZ has acquired 15 Fujinon HD lenses for use with its JVC GY-HD250 being used for HD ENG...
