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Audio For Broadcast: Outside Broadcast Workflows February 15th 2024 - 09:00 AM

Outside broadcast adds layers of complexity to audio workflows. We discuss the many approaches to hybrid remote production and discuss the challenges of integrating temporary or permanently distributed production teams.

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Could unlimited 5G/6G data make TV RF transmission facilities obsolete? Don

A Board’s Eye View Of The Future Of US Broadcast February 14th 2024 - 09:30 AM

It’s difficult for local stations generally focused on earning positive numbers during the next sweeps to invest much time contemplating station technology needs five to ten years out. This story explores what new direction TV broadcasting could go, from the perspective of someone who controls budgets and strategic direction years in advance: A generic media group Corporate Board member.

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Designing IP Broadcast Systems: System Glue February 13th 2024 - 09:00 AM

When we think of glue in broadcast infrastructures, we tend to think of the interface equipment that connects different protocols and systems together. However, IP infrastructures add another level of complexity to our concept of glue.

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Standards: Part 3 - Standards For Video Coding February 9th 2024 - 09:00 AM

This article gives an overview of the various codec specifications currently in use. ISO and non-ISO standards will be covered alongside SMPTE 2110 elements to contextualize all the different video coding standard alternatives and their comparative efficiency - all of which will be covered in more detail later in this series.

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4K “zoom extraction” cameras, AR graphics and RF cameras will showcase the action inside Allegiant Stadium.

Super Bowl LVIII Set To Impress February 8th 2024 - 09:00 AM

This years’ Super Bowl LVIII live telecast on CBS Sports will be mainly supported by broadcast and media services company NEP, which is sending more than a dozen mobile production units and support rigs on site at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. NEP’s “SuperShooter CBS” consisting of four mobile units tied together via fiber—will handle the big game action while supporting up to 165 cameras and feeding various domestic and international broadcast outlets.

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LiveU adds IP-video power to BT Tower’s switching capabilities providing dynamic live content sharing alongside LiveU field units.

BT Media And Broadcast And LiveU Collaborate To Offer Live Content Capability For Broadcasters February 7th 2024 - 11:00 AM

Benefitting customers across sport, remote production, news, live events and a range of other verticals, LiveU has announced it is working with BT Media and Broadcast to offer new live content sharing capability for broadcasters.

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Essential Guide: Comms In Hybrid SDI - IP - Cloud Systems February 6th 2024 - 09:30 AM

We examine the demands placed on hybrid, distributed comms systems and the practical requirements for connectivity, transport and functionality.

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System Showcase: Using 5G & Starlink Contribution For ‘Mountain Attack’ Ski Mountaineering February 5th 2024 - 09:00 AM

We discuss the challenging terrain and conditions of the Mountain Attack endurance ski mountaineering event in Austria with production company Mediahaus. 5G SA & Starlink combined contribution and Blackmagic Designs URSA Broadcast G2 cameras and ATEM streaming & switching rise to the challenge.

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