Monthly Archives: March 2013
‘Most comprehensive’ broadcast deal for Netball Australia
Written on March 28, 2013 at 10:08, by David Davies
Double Dutch deal for Euro Under-21 Championship
Written on March 28, 2013 at 10:05, by David Davies
SPL faces £1.7m claim over ‘foreign broadcast’ dispute
Written on March 28, 2013 at 10:04, by David Davies
Thomson Video Networks Improves ViBE Multi-Channel Encoder and Platform
Written on March 28, 2013 at 10:00, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG 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
NAB 2013: Harmonic announces new contribution encoder
Written on March 28, 2013 at 09:45, by David Davies
The Ellipse 3000 employs MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:0/4:2:2 8- and 10-bit compression technologies to enable transmission of pristine real-time video over satellite and broadband contribution networks. Yaniv Sibony, product […] More
Front Porch Digital Brings LTO-6 Support, AXF Handling to DIVArchive
Written on March 28, 2013 at 09:27, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG 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 09:24, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG 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 09:20, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG 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 09:17, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG 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
Sky, British Cycling partnership scoops prestigious awards
Written on March 28, 2013 at 07:46, by David Davies
Sky’s partnership with British Cycling has been named Sponsorship of the Year, collecting the top award at this year’s Hollis Sponsorship Awards. Judges recognised Sky for its work supporting cycling […] More