A new way to monitor DTV transmission line
To a broadcaster, the health of the transmission line, from the transmitter through the antenna, is a prime concern. The line, the antenna, combiners and other associated components carry high RF power and are constantly...

Planning for effective digital asset management
The road to digital asset management (DAM) is paved with good intentions. However, most DAM projects never realize their full potential. The reasons for this are varied. This article presents some of the common reasons DAM projects underachieve...
 

SPECIAL REPORT: Choosing a lens for the new HD studio
As broadcasters across the country turn their attention to incorporating HD news programming as part of their overall DTV services, questions invariably surface with respect to the related cameras, camcorders and associated lenses.

Panasonic delivers AJ-PCD20
Panasonic has announced the availability of its new five-slot P2 solid-state memory drive — the AJ-PCD20. The AJ-PCD20 is a flexible internal/external drive that eliminates the digitizing process and offers a faster, more convenient file transfer workflow.