HD Radio Manufacturing Capacity Doubled Since 2006

iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio technology, announced today that demand for HD Radio receivers has resulted in a doubling of partner manufacturing capacity in Asia during the past year. Nearly 60 companies are licensed and certified to manufacture HD Radio modules, components, receivers and tuners.
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PANASONIC INTRODUCES AJ-HD1800, NEW DVCPRO HD STUDIO VTR

Panasonic Broadcast unveiled the AJ-HD1800, a new full-size DVCPRO HD Studio VTR for broadcast, post production, and mobile production uses. The versatile VTR offers all of the popular features of its predecessor, the AJ-HD1700, plus new enhancements including 720/50 recording, a built-in up-converter, UMID/VANC metadata recording/playback, and expanded IEEE 1394 interface capabilities.

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PANASONIC APPOINTS MERYL ALTMAN PRODUCT LINE BUSINESS MANAGER FOR SPECIALTY HIGH DEFINITION PRODUCTS

Panasonic Broadcast announced the appointment of Meryl Altman as its new Product Line Business Manager with responsibility for specialty high definition video products including the AJ-HDC27 VariCam®, the AJ-HDX900 HD camcorder, studio cameras, DVCPRO HD tape decks, the HD master quality D5 recorder and the recently introduced AJ-HDP2000 12-bit, 4:4:4 2K processor. In her new role, Altman is responsible for planning, distribution and promotional activities for these premium product lines.

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Christie And Vista Bring to Life New Zealand’s Virtual Experience For Rugby World Cup 2007

Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for business, entertainment and industry, along with newly acquired Vista Systems, makers of the most powerful video processors in the industry, are pleased to announce they will provide a high-brightness visual solution for the Rugby Ball Venue in Paris during the Rugby World Cup.

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New Wireless USB 2.0 Extension from Gefen

No cables are required to transmit USB 2.0 signals up to 100 feet in distance with the new Wireless USB Extender from Gefen.

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LYNX Technik’s “Testor” - SD / HD SDI Video Test Generator

WORLDS SMALLEST FULLY FEATURED  SD / HD TEST PATTERN GENERATOR

Introduced in 2005, The LYNX Technik Testor has become a tried and trusted solution for broadcasters and video professionals worldwide.

Packed inside this incredibly small package is a host of features normally found in high end rack mount test generators. Designed to address the needs of modern multi-format infrastructures the Testor can perform both video and audio testing and verification in any required digital format. The small size makes it ideal for engineering lab use, permanent studio installations and is
ideal mobile applications.
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Radyne Promotes Lou Dubin to Division President

Radyne Corporation announced that Lou Dubin has been named President of its Radyne Division. The Radyne Division designs and manufactures satellite and microwave modems, frequency converters, switches, troposcatter modems, and the recently announced SkyWire TDMA platform.

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DK-Technologies Supplies Two MSD600M++ Meters To BBC Outside Broadcasts

Audio and video metering specialist DK-Technologies has supplied two MSD600M++ surround sound audio meters to BBC Outside Broadcasts, part of BBC Resources Ltd.http://www.broadcastequipmentguide.com/dktechnologies_10_09_07.php

OmniBus Expands Operations in Asia-Pacific Region

OmniBus Systems, the award-winning provider of comprehensive broadcast automation and content management solutions is expanding its operations in the Asia-Pacific region. Responding to strong regional interest in the company’s technologies and recent major broadcast installations, OmniBus has established sales and support staff in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, with a network of VARs throughout Indo-China, Australia, New Zealand and India.

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Focus Enhancements Adds FS-100 160GB Recorder to DTE Model Lineup

Focus Enhancements, Inc., a worldwide leader in media management and Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless technology, announced the latest addition to the FS-100 Portable Direct to Edit® (DTE) Recorder lineup.

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