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Broadcast News Archive for
February, 2006
20/02/2006
Frost heads to Italy
Granada International’s Managing Director Nadine Nohr has announced a programming sale to Italy. On the strength of the companies past successes selling detective drama to Italy, including Agatha Chr
Granada International’s Managing Director Nadine Nohr has announced a programming sale to Italy. On the strength of the companies past successes selling detective drama to Italy, including Agatha Chr
20/02/2006
Graham-Patten adds two AES audio de-embedders
Graham-Patten Systems has announced the introduction of two new SoundPals de-embedders. The two new units take in HD or SDI video with embedded audio and de-embed up to 8x AES/EBU outputs. Each unit
Graham-Patten Systems has announced the introduction of two new SoundPals de-embedders. The two new units take in HD or SDI video with embedded audio and de-embed up to 8x AES/EBU outputs. Each unit
20/02/2006
Grass Valley delivers one of Germany’s first HD OB vans
Grass Valley, a business within Thomson, has officially delivered a new high-definition (HD) OB (outside broadcast) van for Wige Television GmbH in Cologne, marking delivery of one of the first HD tru
Grass Valley, a business within Thomson, has officially delivered a new high-definition (HD) OB (outside broadcast) van for Wige Television GmbH in Cologne, marking delivery of one of the first HD tru
20/02/2006
More success for Frontniche with Vutrix range
Frontniche have been successful in securing major orders for the Vutrix HDSDI TFT range. A major broadcaster, which starts transmitting HD in the 2006, has chosen the 23” HDSDI (1920 x 1080 native) a
Frontniche have been successful in securing major orders for the Vutrix HDSDI TFT range. A major broadcaster, which starts transmitting HD in the 2006, has chosen the 23” HDSDI (1920 x 1080 native) a
20/02/2006
New TV helicopter launched
A helicopter, purpose built with fixed television cameras, is set to take off from a Yorkshire base. Dubbed 'a flying studio', the Robinson R44 is one of only two in the UK permanently rigged and rea
A helicopter, purpose built with fixed television cameras, is set to take off from a Yorkshire base. Dubbed 'a flying studio', the Robinson R44 is one of only two in the UK permanently rigged and rea
20/02/2006
Sweden’s TV4 chooses Pebble Beach automation for playout
Pebble Beach Systems, a leading provider of automation solutions to the broadcast market, has announced a significant order for its Neptune automation system from TV4 in Sweden. The Neptune system i
Pebble Beach Systems, a leading provider of automation solutions to the broadcast market, has announced a significant order for its Neptune automation system from TV4 in Sweden. The Neptune system i
17/02/2006
All small production studios called to meet the new Osprey light
This new Osprey light pedestal has been designed for the growing number of small production studios such as those for niche channels, studios with live content and mainstream studio’s requiring on sho
This new Osprey light pedestal has been designed for the growing number of small production studios such as those for niche channels, studios with live content and mainstream studio’s requiring on sho
17/02/2006
Blackmagic Design announces new uncompressed capture card
Blackmagic Design has announced the immediate availability of a new low cost Dual Link HDTV 4:4:4 12 bit SDI capture card with high quality 14 bit analogue video monitoring. The DeckLink HD Pro PCIe
Blackmagic Design has announced the immediate availability of a new low cost Dual Link HDTV 4:4:4 12 bit SDI capture card with high quality 14 bit analogue video monitoring. The DeckLink HD Pro PCIe
17/02/2006
Convera signs first commercial clients for Excalibur search technology
Convera Corporation, a leading provider of search technologies to commercial enterprises and government agencies, has signed its first commercial clients for Convera’s Excalibur Web Index and Search s
Convera Corporation, a leading provider of search technologies to commercial enterprises and government agencies, has signed its first commercial clients for Convera’s Excalibur Web Index and Search s
17/02/2006
Gearhouse Broadcast chooses Frontniche
Gearhouse Broadcast has choosen Frontniche to supply 150 Vutrix 23” TFT’s with Integrated HDSDI Quad Multi-viewer for hosting the 2006 World Cup, 2006 Winter Olympics, 2006 Commonwealth Games and 2006
Gearhouse Broadcast has choosen Frontniche to supply 150 Vutrix 23” TFT’s with Integrated HDSDI Quad Multi-viewer for hosting the 2006 World Cup, 2006 Winter Olympics, 2006 Commonwealth Games and 2006
17/02/2006
Harris appoints Said Bacho as Leitch General Manager in the Middle East
Harris Corporation has announced the appointment of Said Bacho as general manager in the Middle East for its Leitch Business Unit. The creation of this key position solidifies the company's sales pr
Harris Corporation has announced the appointment of Said Bacho as general manager in the Middle East for its Leitch Business Unit. The creation of this key position solidifies the company's sales pr
17/02/2006
Macrovision acquires eMeta Corporation
Macrovision Corporation has agreed to acquire eMeta Corporation, a leading provider of software solutions that enable companies to control and sell digital goods and services online. eMeta is a priv
Macrovision Corporation has agreed to acquire eMeta Corporation, a leading provider of software solutions that enable companies to control and sell digital goods and services online. eMeta is a priv
17/02/2006
Norway’s TV Haugaland selects Chyron Duet Microx for news graphics production
Chyron Corporation has announced that TV Haugaland (TVH) based in Haugesund, Norway has installed a Chyron Duet MicroX Character Generator (CG) with Chyron’s award-winning Lyric graphics application t
Chyron Corporation has announced that TV Haugaland (TVH) based in Haugesund, Norway has installed a Chyron Duet MicroX Character Generator (CG) with Chyron’s award-winning Lyric graphics application t
17/02/2006
TSL announces first sale of DOLBY E HD monitoring system for major HD OB installation
TSL has announced more sales of its Dolby E and HD audio monitoring units to Neil Wilson Enterprises (NWE), a long-established UK based systems integrator specialising in outside broadcast solutions.
TSL has announced more sales of its Dolby E and HD audio monitoring units to Neil Wilson Enterprises (NWE), a long-established UK based systems integrator specialising in outside broadcast solutions.
16/02/2006
Autoscript to launch new teleprompting technology at NAB 2006
Autoscript, an international company providing the highest quality products for teleprompting applications, will feature ‘GoPrompt-15’, a new, self-contained, completely wireless prompting system at N
Autoscript, an international company providing the highest quality products for teleprompting applications, will feature ‘GoPrompt-15’, a new, self-contained, completely wireless prompting system at N
16/02/2006
BBC appoints Capita for ten year HR outsourcing contract
The BBC has selected Capita as its preferred supplier for a ten-year HR Services Contract. The deal means Capita will work closely with BBC People - the department responsible for the BBC's people st
The BBC has selected Capita as its preferred supplier for a ten-year HR Services Contract. The deal means Capita will work closely with BBC People - the department responsible for the BBC's people st
16/02/2006
Editshare chooses Chelsio 10Gb Ethernet adapters
Chelsio Communications, the established leader in 10-Gigabit and multi-port Gigabit Ethernet adapters with protocol offload technology, has announced that EditShare LLC, the pioneer of cross platform
Chelsio Communications, the established leader in 10-Gigabit and multi-port Gigabit Ethernet adapters with protocol offload technology, has announced that EditShare LLC, the pioneer of cross platform
16/02/2006
ITV appoints William Van Rest Controller of ITV Play
ITV has announced the appointment of William van Rest as Controller of ITV Play, the home of ITV’s ‘participation TV’ programming. Van Rest will assume full responsibility for Play’s financial perfor
ITV has announced the appointment of William van Rest as Controller of ITV Play, the home of ITV’s ‘participation TV’ programming. Van Rest will assume full responsibility for Play’s financial perfor
16/02/2006
Leader test equipment chosen for UMMC Sports Palace
Leader digital test equipment has been chosen for installation in the new UMMC Sports Palace at Verkhnyaya Pyshma, Sverdlovsk region, eastern Russia. An LT428 component digital signal generator and
Leader digital test equipment has been chosen for installation in the new UMMC Sports Palace at Verkhnyaya Pyshma, Sverdlovsk region, eastern Russia. An LT428 component digital signal generator and
16/02/2006
Merging announces Version 1.2 for VCube
Merging Technologies has announced the release of Version 1.2 software for its VCube SD and HD-2K Hard disk video recorder/player systems. The upgrade is free of charge to all users and offers a sig
Merging Technologies has announced the release of Version 1.2 software for its VCube SD and HD-2K Hard disk video recorder/player systems. The upgrade is free of charge to all users and offers a sig
16/02/2006
Prism Sound’s ‘awesome’ converters give producer David Fridmann confidence in digital
Legendary producer David Fridmann is so delighted with the Maselec MEA-2 EQ and MLA-2 compressor he recently borrowed from Prism Sound that he is refusing to part with them. “I already own a Prism So
Legendary producer David Fridmann is so delighted with the Maselec MEA-2 EQ and MLA-2 compressor he recently borrowed from Prism Sound that he is refusing to part with them. “I already own a Prism So
16/02/2006
Vinten to show latest Quattro-L and Quattro-SL pedestal at NAB
In time for NAB 2006 the hugely successful award winning Quattro pedestal has had a make over and now includes a whole host of new and exciting features. The Quattro is a unique and innovative four-s
In time for NAB 2006 the hugely successful award winning Quattro pedestal has had a make over and now includes a whole host of new and exciting features. The Quattro is a unique and innovative four-s
15/02/2006
Brick House Video announce HD Switcher and HD Standards Converter products
Enhancements, options and an HD-rich future will be the theme at Brick House Video's NAB Booth No. SU 230. The well-known manufacturer of portable and compact production and post-production equipment
Enhancements, options and an HD-rich future will be the theme at Brick House Video's NAB Booth No. SU 230. The well-known manufacturer of portable and compact production and post-production equipment
15/02/2006
Engenius Prompting's T-2000 PromptBook provides versatile laptop teleprompting
The T-2000 PromptBook converts your laptop computer into a versatile TFT Flat-Panel teleprompter/autocue and has been sold to broadcasters internationally. Simply install the prompting software progr
The T-2000 PromptBook converts your laptop computer into a versatile TFT Flat-Panel teleprompter/autocue and has been sold to broadcasters internationally. Simply install the prompting software progr
15/02/2006
Impact Image delivers four security training films for FCO
Surrey-based Impact Image, a leading independent production company, was commissioned to produce four security training films for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Aimed primarily at new sta
Surrey-based Impact Image, a leading independent production company, was commissioned to produce four security training films for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Aimed primarily at new sta
