The Benefits of Using Bonded Cellular for Live Broadcast Applications January 10^th 2019 - 01:00 PM

As broadcasters aim to deliver superior-quality video content for live news and event coverage, data costs are spiraling out of control. Yet, technological advancements have been made that significantly reduce the bitrates typically associated with broadcasting high-quality video in real time over bonded cellular and the public internet. This article…

Remote Links Moving to HEVC January 3^rd 2019 - 11:00 AM

LiveU’s 2018 ‘State of Live’ report says HEVC now represents 25% of worldwide traffic. In addition to growing HEVC adoption, data also indicates a 55% increase in live transmission hours and emergence of 4K resolution in live broadcasting.

DHCP Can Be IP Video Kryptonite September 4^th 2018 - 01:50 PM

If you can see how a magic act is performed, POOF! the magic disappears. Live TV is a magic act because so much of the on-screen magic happens behind the curtain. When a random device malfunctions or fails during a live show, if the talent doesn’t blab the secret o…

Extending The Studio Network To The Field August 14^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

It is time to implement IP based bidirectional and multi-user radio systems in the licensed BAS band channels. The resulting improvements in data rates and new technology can enable workflows in the field much like those enjoyed in the studio. However, careful management of data rates, traffic priorities and security…

What Does Dynamic Charging Mean for Broadcast Engineers? February 15^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla roadster was recently launched on an interplanetary space trip, complete with a multi-camera, ride-along, streaming-live-from-space view on YouTube. Some say it’s the longest and most expensive automobile commercial ever made. Others see it as a bizarre marketing gimmick. Either way, it put the Tesla name a…

H.264 Versus HEVC: Understanding the Differences November 28^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

4K imagery has become the quality standard for many broadcast applications. A key requirement is that the transmission links be of sufficient bandwidth. Links using H.264 can be overwhelmed by the much higher bandwidth requirements of 4K video. HEVC is often the better solution. How does it work and what…

Live TV Crisis Control November 1^st 2017 - 09:00 AM

Live TV is a like a magic act. It works best when the audience can’t see what’s really happening.

Special Edition: Super Bowl LI—Technology Insight: RF, Cell and Streaming Systems: Part 2 March 10^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

The Super Bowl isn’t just a Sunday afternoon world championship game. It’s a week-long event with massive TV coverage. Cameras and TV crews from around the globe congregated on this year’s Super Bowl city, Houston, TX, where the game was played in the NRG Stadium.

Super Bowl LI RF Congestion February 1^st 2017 - 01:00 PM

The glamor of TV sports journalists swarming and reporting from big pre-game venues is nearly impossible for visiting fans to ignore, but the real TV action on and off the field is invisible without a spectrum analyzer.

New Wi-Fi Band Equates To A New IP Link December 7^th 2016 - 01:50 PM

The 5 cm band is essentially the top half of the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band. Until recently, its use was restricted because of potential weather radar and military RF interference. New dynamic frequency selection (DFS) technology is opening these wide bands for exciting new physical layer (PSY or layer 1) uses, such as…