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at the NAB Show



Broadcasters Tell Bob Barker to ‘Come on Down!’
by John Merli, As host of two popular quiz shows for more than half a century, Barker added to his list of major honors Monday with an induction to the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame. more...)


Digital Delivery Offers Users Choice and More
by Paul Kaminski, Internet in your BMW? Digital television on your phone? Video on your satellite radio? more...)


Live From L.A. in Three Dimensions — It’s Howie
by Douglas Bankston, The actual presentation of 3-D hi-def content that did not suck up massive bandwidth was promising. more...)


HP, DreamWorks Lead Hollywood Out of Vinyl Era
by David E. Williams, The expanding digital economy is not being led by technology companies such as his own but by content creators at every level — from major Hollywood studios to individual artists. more...)


Social Media Success Demands Listening
by T. Carter Ross, When it comes to determining the “Next Big Thing,” it can be hard to tell the difference between the experts and the experienced. more...)


New Pavilion Serves IPTV Industry
by Craig Johnston, Designed for exhibitors focused on the distribution and delivery of IPTV services and uniting content along with new technology to provide innovative solutions to telecom organizations. more...)


BMS Flashes Tools for Wireless HD
by Sanjay Talwani, A new range of products and portable systems for television, public safety and military applications, with an emphasis on high-definition transmission. more...)


Big Switch At Echolab
by David E. Williams, Echolab has made several announcements over the past few months, heralding its Overture series of switchers; MultiPlayMD replay system; MegaKeyMD clip player, mixer and keyer; and Conductor control integration system. more...)


Nautel Debuts Solid-State Transmitters
by Kelly M. Brooks, With new HD Radio “turbo charge” technology and a foray into rocket science, Nautel is putting action behind its slogan for the 2008 NAB Show: “Expect More.” more...)


Stations’ Efforts Recognized by NTIA
by Walter Schoenknecht , Officials of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) used a Monday news conference to recognize the NAB and its constituents for their enthusiastic support of the Digital Television Transition and the TV Converter Box Coupon Program. more...)


MSTV/NAB Joint Session Appraises DTV Readiness
by James E. O’Neal, Topics discussed in the town hall type forum ranged from response to the transmitter availability to cable and satellite provider readiness. more...)


Sound Devices Introduces 788T
by Geoff Poister, The eight-track capability makes it particularly useful for reality program production where multiple microphone capability is often a necessity. more...)




CSI’s Zuiker Eyes Shift in Audience Behavior
by Walter Schoenknecht, Anxious to secure the future of television in a multi-platform world, producer Anthony Zuiker has set himself a simple goal: “How do we take our content and make it last for a long time?” more...)


Mobile TV: $2 Billion in Ad Buys
by Craig Johnston, Media General Broadcast Group Senior Vice President Jim Conschafter not only delivered the $2 billion estimate but listed the three advantages broadcasters have over mobile TV competitors. more...)


3-D Rises Again at NAB Content Theater
by Douglas Bankston, Driven by new digital tools, the third dimension finally may be moving beyond gimmick to cinematic staple as studios have placed some 20 3-D-specific projects into production. more...)


Rehr Goal: Reinvent the Station Business Model
by Craig Johnston, Though business and the popular press have delivered eulogies for radio, Rehr said NAB’s recent branding study on radio shows that the medium remains relevant. more...)


Tim Robbins Dazzles, Shocks And Challenges Broadcasters
Hollywood actor, producer and activist Tim Robbins used the bully pulpit of the NAB Show floor to criticize media consolidation, chide conservative talk radio and lambaste the Bush administration’s Iraqi war policies. more...)


Planning Ahead for Breaking News
by Melissa Sullivan, News managers were in the spotlight at RTNDA’s opening session Sunday to discuss an oxymoron of sorts. more...)


‘Radio Heard Here’ Campaign Kick-off
The National Association of Broadcasters and other groups representing radio will announce details of the industry-wide launch of a major initiative designed to promote radio. more...)


‘Lost’ Producers to Talk Content
by John Merli, If you’re ever stranded on a desert island, you might be wise to include Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof in your party. more...)


Barry Sonnenfeld Chats About TV Viewing Options
by Craig Johnston, These changes will offer new opportunities to those who produce programming tailored for this enhanced viewing experience. more...)


Non-Traditional Media Branch Out
by Jay Ankeney, New advertising opportunities are being created every day, some mixing traditional and non-traditional media to reach a broader audience. more...)


IPTV Advances Get Personal
by Jay Ankeney, It can provide scenarios through which any room, any device — at any time and anywhere — can be made available for personal entertainment or education. more...)


Radio Luncheon Honors Larry Lujack
by Paul Kaminski, He is a member of the Illinois Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame (2002) and the Radio Hall of Fame (2004). more...)


New Devices — the Present and the Future
by Craig Johnston, Competition comes at broadcasters from many different directions: new technology, new listening devices and new habits of viewing. more...)


Regulatory Events Should Be Lively
by Leslie Stimson, Some members of Congress and consumer groups worry that both the government and industry have started too late on educating consumers about TV’s digital migration. more...)


Hollywood Transitions to Digital
by Sharon Rae Pettigrew, “As creators of media, we quickly learn that we not only have to keep up, we must somehow stand out.” more...)


Summit Addresses Distribution on the Small Screen
by Jay Ankeney, Anyone interested in either creating or distributing TV content to mobile devices such as cell phones or PDAs will be interested in attending today’s day-long Mobile TV & Video Summit. more...)


Storage Eyes Its Digital Future
by Susan Ashworth, Asset management has long been a key focus for the broadcast industry in general, and it’s been made even more confusing by the entrance of so many different media outlets. more...)


Telecom2008 Talks IPTV, Cutting-Edge Technology
by Douglas Bankston, Taking a closer look at content creation, acquisition, management, protection and distribution as the telecom industry shifts toward video delivery. more...)


Audio Splits for the Good of the Band
by Kelly M. Brooks , Equipment manufacturers, cognizant that today’s multifaceted radio stations are both demanding and requiring more, are touting must-have features for broadcast audio processors. more...)


IP Adds to Reach of Control, Test Gear
by Harold Hallikainen, Internet Protocol is now fully entrenched into remote monitoring and control. more...)


Revving the Automation Engine
by Susan Ashworth, Innovations are helping to juggle new and complex tasks, giving broadcasters the tools they need to succeed. more...)


Radio Gear Taps Wireless, Internet Technology
by Mary Ann Melody, The show floor offers products that take every advantage of this digital age, including high-speed data rates, wireless transfer and Web-based interfacing. more...)


Products, Partnerships Lead Harris
by Susan Ashworth, New products, technology partnerships and interoperability initiatives designed to ease the transition to DTV, smooth the process of broadcasting for multiple platforms and propel the industry into the new stage of mobile broadcasting. more...)


Surround Solutions From Holophone
by Kelly M. Brooks, Holophone debuted products at its Monday press conference that exemplify the company’s stance on the transition to high-definition radio and television: make it easy. more...)


Wohler Hails Monitoring, Touchscreens
by Susan Ashworth, The Touch-it digital multichannel video monitor and controller, a 3 RU system that features side-by-side 7-inch color LCD displays. more...)


Audio Focus for Densité Improvements
by Geoff Poister, While three products announced at the company’s Monday press conference are refinements of their routing and playout products, it was audio solutions for HDTV that dominated the press conference. more...)


Rohde & Schwarz Goes Mobile
by Bob Kovacs, Pointing out that mobile television likely means medium-power transmitters, Rohde & Schwarz President and COO Jack Cowper said that the company will continue to develop its well-regarded medium-power line. more...)


New Blackmagic Router, Converters
by Cristina Clapp , The Broadcast Videohub includes 72 SDI inputs, 144 SDI outputs, 72-deck control ports, twin redundant power connections, SDI reclocking and 3 Gbps SDI technology, held in an eight-rack unit. more...)


Riedel Presents Artist Additions
by Marguerite Clark, The new Artist VoIP-108 G2 client card converts eight matrix ports into a compressed IP stream and vice-versa. more...)



From the
Show Floor


Cine-tal Systems Acquires cineSpace

Astrodesign Shows the Bleeding Edge

Digital Rapids Streaming Games

Fujifilm Adds P2 Cards to Media Family

LTE From Anritsu

Atrato Pumps Up Velocity1000

Espre Unveils VueLive.com

Prism Sound Acquires SADiE

Sennheiser Shrinks the Shotgun

Sonifex Releases Reference Monitor Series

QuStream Expands Cheetah, Integrity

EVS Expands Automation Offerings

New Audio Processor on Tap from Linear Acoustic

Telecast to Display Range of New Fiber Products

Studer Upgrades Vista Software

FOR-A Introduces New Content Management System

DK-Technologies Offers Monitor Tools

MRC Launches New IP-Based Gateway

Network Electronics to Debut Compression, Fiber Transport Gear

AlertFM Sends Emergency Info Via RBDS

Nucomm Unveils 7 Series Products

Pixel Power to Show Configurable SD and HD Graphics Products


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