ATSC 3.0: Next-Generation Standard Ushers in New Capabilities for Broadcasters August 6^th 2015 - 07:00 AM

The current digital terrestrial broadcast system, now referred to as ATSC 1.0, has been around for more than 20 years. Although it has seen widespread use and success, technologies and viewer expectations have changed dramatically since the standard was created.

Storing Data for the Ages August 4^th 2015 - 10:03 AM

The differences in archive and backup technologies are significant. Be sure you know which solution you really need.

As Video Packages Shrink, Dependence on Small Batteries Grows July 29^th 2015 - 01:00 PM

Across the board, virtually every piece of equipment in modern video production field packages has become smaller, lighter and more power efficient. With this trend has come an increased reliance on standard AA and nine-volt batteries to run devices like audio mixers, wireless microphones and LED light fixtures.

Avoiding Thunderbolt Cable Failure July 29^th 2015 - 07:00 AM

Do you realize that mysterious computer RAID freezes, crashed applications and dog-slow or aborted offloads can be caused by bad cables? Apple’s Thunderbolt technology is good, but when it comes to the connectors, beware.

Viewpoint: Egripment’s Commitment to Innovating Better, Safer Camera-Support Systems July 16^th 2015 - 08:01 AM

Nearly 40 years ago, camera operators needed a safe way to obtain high-camera-angle shots. At the time, the only solution was a quality camera crane available through a single rental house, and that one was not for sale. Egripment took on the challenge and developed the now well-known Tulip Crane, which…

Adventures in Broadcasting, Part 2: Say Hi to Wi-Fi July 6^th 2015 - 08:19 AM

IP video over Wi-Fi provided a solid new signal transport solution at a fraction of most wireless link costs. Wi-Fi was easy. The challenge was finding available devices to convert camera HDMI into IP for Wi-Fi transport, and decoders to convert IP back to HDMI for the production switcher.

Live Sports Broadcasts Soar to New Heights with Aerial Drones June 30^th 2015 - 10:01 AM

Amimon makes the case of UAV HD video capture in sports broadcasting. In the province of broadcasting, live sports have recently come to occupy a unique place in entertainment: they’re one of the few types of broadcasts that viewers still primarily watch live and in real time. Not only d…

Adventures In Live Broadcast, Part 1 June 24^th 2015 - 08:03 AM

Anyone who says engineering live field production is a breeze isn’t serious.

Precision Time Code and Genlock Bring Wireless Action Cameras Into Live Broadcasting June 23^rd 2015 - 08:05 AM

While it is easy to mount multiple wireless GoPro cameras around an event area.The real issue becomes how to accurately switch between them. Fortunately, there now is a solution.

The Wireless Mic Dilemma June 22^nd 2015 - 10:17 AM

Perhaps no equipment category will be more negatively affected by the upcoming FCC spectrum auction of U.S. airwaves than wireless microphones. For manufacturers of such wireless products, which have relied on a certain spectrum band to operate effectively for years, the impending channel changes have caused a slump in…