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An operator at the MLB Replay Center, in New York City, monitors dozens of games simultaneously during the season.

Making The “Right Call” from Miles Away September 12th 2015 - 09:00 AM

Thanks to advances in IT technology and IP connectivity, sports fans are enduring less wait times for disputed plays to be reviewed and the “right call” to be made.

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Major Internet Companies Gearing Up for Battle of the 4K Codecs September 4th 2015 - 08:00 PM

While most traditional broadcasters see the distribution of 4K video far into the future, Internet companies see the transmission of flawless 4K a priority facing them today. That’s why seven major companies formed the Alliance for Open Media this month to take on the current HEVC/H.265 standard.

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Sennheiser AVX wireless microphone system is focused on the needs of  professionals.

New 2.4 GHz Wireless Mic Systems Challenge UHF August 25th 2015 - 08:07 AM

Amid plenty of rumblings about the upcoming U.S. spectrum auction, wireless microphone users are worried about the future of their UHF wireless systems. They are increasingly looking to 2.4 GHz technology as a solution.

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Sharp 8K display. Having sufficient room for this display is but half the problem Now add 22.2 channels of audio.

“New” Audio: Sound to Match UHD Images August 18th 2015 - 08:00 AM

Last month, NHK covered the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners baseball game in 8K with six Ikegami cameras at Yankee Stadium. The game was viewed in 8K by the media in a special suite.

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EBU, VRT and Technology Partners create the world’s first IP TV studio August 14th 2015 - 03:42 PM

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Belgian public broadcasting company VRT unveiled the LiveIP Project. The project is a collaboration between EBU, VRT and a group of companies to build of a live TV production studio at VRT’s premises in Brussels.

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Grass Valley Edius editing system.

Raycom Media Expands Grass Valley’s Edius Software to All News Markets August 10th 2015 - 01:45 PM

Raycom Media has expanded all 33 of its news-producing television stations to the exclusive use of Grass Valley’s Edius Pro editing software. The deal includes all software upgrades for the next two years and contains about 1,500 editing seats at the broadcast group.

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​In Remote Control - Making the Case for Collaborative Media August 6th 2015 - 12:30 PM

How collaborative media platforms can help the broadcast industry win the war for talent.

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Between broadcast and studios, IP is the standard connection method. Why not within studios also? Image courtesy HD Broadcast Arizona.

Live Video Over IP: More Confusion Than Clarity August 4th 2015 - 08:01 AM

Just when I thought it was going to be safe to go in the water, out comes a survey and a statement that Live over IP is still 5 to 10 years away. Really?

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