Zoom (Companies)

We produce a wide array of recording devices, including a line of portable “handy” recorders as well as multi-effects processors, effects pedals, drum machines and samplers. Under the steady hand of CEO Masahiro Iijima, Zoom is dedicated to con

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On Connecting Pro Audio Gear to a DSLR Camera November 8th 2016 - 11:00 AM

On Connecting Pro Audio Gear to a DSLR Camera

Video-capable DSLR and mirrorless cameras are notorious for poor audio quality and flimsy connectivity. Since these cameras appeared on the market less than a decade ago, thousands of man hours have gone into creating workarounds for professional audio. Now, those problems have been solved. …

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Canon C300 Mark II Review July 8th 2016 - 11:22 AM

Canon C300 Mark II Review

The C300 has undergone a complete revamp in the newest version, the EOS C300 Mark II. At first sight the Mark II looks just like the original C300, but looks can be deceiving. It’s really a completely new camera. When Canon launched the Cinema EOS range, the first model

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Video Transport: SDI vs IP—Timing Is Everything June 7th 2016 - 09:00 AM

Video Transport: SDI vs IP—Timing Is Everything

Moving video around a broadcast or media facility is a key requirement and fundamental to the operation. When media is transported the signal is open to induced errors, typically through noise, distortion and interference. The time frame of the error may vary between a few pico-seconds and many seconds. It

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IP – Generating Results for Sports Broadcasters May 10th 2016 - 05:00 PM

IP – Generating Results for Sports Broadcasters

When it comes to sports broadcasting, IP technology is changing the game with winning results. The use of IP has the potential to simplify sporting applications making them more cost effective and operationally efficient. From major global sporting events, to the coverage of smaller, niche sports, broadcasters can overcome a

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Passion, Planning, and Duct Tape December 1st 2015 - 09:00 AM

Passion, Planning, and Duct Tape

Live TV field production of one-off sports events is an open invitation for surprises of all kinds. The show must go on and it’s the worst possible time for drama. It’s a good fit for passionate engineers who thrive on winning and enjoy alternating bursts of despair and adr

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A Fresh Direction for Future Video Formats September 8th 2015 - 03:37 PM

A Fresh Direction for Future Video Formats

Intel announced its membership in the Alliance for Open Media. And with that, we reinforce our commitment to open formats and announce our efforts for delivering the next generation of video coding tools. With founding partners Amazon, Cisco, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Mozilla, and Netflix, the Alliance for Open Media is

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Visual Radio October 10th 2014 - 05:16 PM

Visual Radio

In many cities, radio stations have become the new TV stations. Radio stations gain visibility (literally), the station talent gains additional exposure and radio becomes more of a two-way experience for listeners/viewers. In addition, co-owned TV stations often do break-in interview segments with their partner radio stations as a

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