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Late 2015: Updating Our UHD Expectations
This holiday season will see a buying frenzy of UHD-4K televisions. But, where is the content for these high-rez screens? …Why We Measure Loudness
It is all very well being able to quantify the volume of a signal, however, what is important is how loud it is perceived to be. …According to sources, both Fraunhoffer and Dolby technologies have passed the ATSC 3.0 tests. Both are qualified to be the selected audio standard for the next-generation television broadcast system. So it's now politics.
Choice of ATSC 3.0 Audio System Comes Down to the Wire
The choice between systems for ATSC 3.0 audio is now down to MPEG-H versus Dolby AC-4 and there is about equal support for each system. It’s now mired in politics within the committee, though a decision is due by the end of 2015. …UHD 2015: Confusion Continues
Bringing the new UHD television format to market is a herculean project . Not just because multiple companies and products have to be developed, but an entire infrastructure must be designed and put into place. With UHD, that means supporting H.265 and VP9 streaming. Now, Google plans to release VP10, whichMomentum Grows Behind UHD Forum
The UHD Forum spelt out its roadmap at the recent IBC 2015 broadcasting convention in Amsterdam and indicated how it will work with its sister body the UHD Alliance to shape the future of immersive television. There was an indication that the two groups would eventually converge into one after pursuing“New” Audio: Sound to Match UHD Images
Last month, NHK covered the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners baseball game in 8K with six Ikegami cameras at Yankee Stadium. The game was viewed in 8K by the media in a special suite. …New HEVC Patents Group Publishes Royalty Prices
A recent pricing announcement by HEVC Advance, one of two groups pooling patents for HEVC compression technology among rights holders, has done little to clarify the situation for device makers. The launch in April 2015 of HEVC Advance surprised many in the industry who are not close followers of the compressionInstalling Speakers? Learn The Craft or Get Professional Help
Many elements of audio production have gotten simpler over the years. Even amateurs can learn to do basic multitrack recording at home with a brief tutorial. However, one area still not for the faint of heart is speaker installation and calibration. It requires training and practice, or professional set-up toProactively Monitor All Aspects Of digital Video Services To Stem Customer Complaints
Research shows that the top four viewers’ complaints concern: macroblocking, blackout, freeze, and audio silence. To retain those customers, engineers need a better method of monitoring digital signals. This Tektronix tutorial will show you how. …
