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Monday, April 16, 2012

ATEX PRESENTS POLOPOLY WEB CMS – FINELY TUNED FOR THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY

The broadcast industry, like all media sectors, is facing increased competition for audience time and attention. An abundance of choice allows consumers to be more selective. As a result, broadcasters need unparalleled flexibility in delivering content and creating a more engaging user experience. The Atex Polopoly web content management system is an integrated software solution boasting a suite of innovative tools designed to empower your broadcast news departments, enrich your websites and expand your customer marketing efforts across all media channels. The Polopoly system makes it easy to create new web pages or build complete sites, so your newsroom staff can be more responsive to constantly changing content demands with very short lead times. In today’s multi-channel content Continued on Page 32

GEOFFREY MASON, NYF TV AND FILM AWARDS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENT, TO KEYNOTE ‘CREATIVE MASTER SERIES’

New York Festivals® International Television and Film Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Geoffrey Mason, is keynote speaker for the 2012 NAB Show “Creative Master Series.” Mason will participate in an in-depth interview titled “Mason Unplugged” on April 17 at 9:30AM. He will be joined in a free-wheeling conversation with one of sports television’s most respected and honored journalists, ESPN anchor Bob Ley. Mason, currently Senior Production Specialist for ESPN, is one of the sports broadcasting industry’s most accomplished executives, with more than 40 Continued on Page 37

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BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES INC. PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED COST-EFFECTIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR THE CABLE INDUSTRY

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DIGITAL PRODUCTION BUZZ COVERS THE HEART OF NAB SHOW 2012

By Laura Peters, Marketing Director, Digital Production BuZZ

PRECISION CUSTOM CONNECTIONS BY LEMO FOR MORE THAN 65 YEARS

By Julie Carlson

JS: Blonder Tongue has been a pioneer in the cable industry since its inception in 1950 and has been running its R&D and Manufacturing in the same facility since 1970. Blonder Tongue’s support team provides individual, one-on-one attention from all facets of customer service, from

No other podcast or Internet radio program covers content creation and distribution as in-depth as The Digital Production BuZZ. This online radio show and podcast focused on digital production, post-production and distribution, is presenting its fifth year of special coverage of the NAB Show on NABShowBuZZ.com. This year’s coverage, in addition to extensive interviews with industry leaders, expands with dynamic use of social media. The Digital Production BuZZ has covered the NAB Show longer than any other radio show or podcast, becoming synonymous with the best coverage of the show. Interviewing industry leaders

LEMO has been producing the highest quality push-pull electronic, fiber optic and hybrid connectors since the technology was first introduced in 1957. Over the past half-century, design engineers around the world have turned to LEMO whenever they’ve needed a new solution in high performance circular connectors. LEMO was founded in 1946, originally focused on manufacturing contacts (pins) made of noble and rare metals. Since the break- through of the LEMO push-pull technology in 1957, LEMO has led to growth throughout Europe and the USA. LEMO USA is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Over the years, the company has developed over 60,000 products used in applications from satellites to medical emergency rooms.

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Jeff Smith, Vice President of Sales at Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc., takes time out of his busy schedule to share some company news with Broadcasters Show Daily.

BSD: What would you say makes your company unique?

RTS PRESEVLINK VIRTUAL LINKED INTERCOM SYSTEM

RTS is pleased to present the VLink (Virtual Linked Intercom) system at the 2012 NAB Show. VLink offers a new, fully interconnected, DHCP-compliant virtual communications solution for RTS intercom systems, and is available in basic and premium versions. Features include secure, anywhere, anytime access, flexible configuration, full integration into RTS matrix intercom systems, full DCHP compliancy, SIP support, and flexible connectivity. VLink enables remote users to interface with RTS matrix intercoms via the Internet using a simple PC-based application, allowing an unprecedented degree of control and flexibility from anywhere in the world. VLink supports SIP to provide enhanced connectivity. Secure access can be employed with a standard VPN connection. Continued on Page 37

VISION RESEARCH’S PHANTOM HIGH-SPEED CAMERA IS THE FIRST DIGITAL CAMERA TO WIN AN ACADEMY AWARD The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® recognized Vision Research, the leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, with a Scientific and Engineering Academy Award for the design and development of Phantom® high-speed digital cameras. Richard Toftness, Vice President, Research and Development, Radu Corlan, Chief Scientist, Petru Pop, Software Architect and Andy Jantzen, Chief Technology Officer accepted their Science and Technology Academy Award Plaques from the Academy on February 11, 2012. Phantom cameras make high-speed cinematography a practical reality, opening the door for all kinds of experimentation and effects at greater than 150 frames per Continued on Page 37

VENERA UNVEILS NEW AUTOMATED FILE-BASED QC CAPABILITIES

Making content QC faster, more flexible and cost effective, Venera Te c h n o l o g i e s unveils enhanced ‘Rapid’ add-on for quick QC and sorting, allowing users to design flexible automated QC work flows. Support for HLS/Smooth Streaming content analysis along with iTunes compliance and correction will also be demonstrated at NAB 2012, booth #N3436. A leading provider of video test and measurement solutions, Venera will demonstrate the latest enhancements to its flagship file-based QC solution, “Pulsar – Automated Content Verifier.”

Pulsar – Automated Content Verifier Pulsar is one of the fastest, most flexible, user-friendly and comprehensive filebased automated content verification solutions in the market. With its extenContinued on Page 25

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INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENT ELENOS FM TRANSMITTERS NOW AVAILABLE TO NORTH AMERICAN BRODCASTERS

Elenos USA is pleased to announce that the highlyregarded line of Elenos FM transmitters will now be available to the US and Canadian markets. Elenos has been manufacturing transmitters in Europe for 35 years, earning a stellar reputation worldwide for technical innovation, reliability, energy-efficiency, and appealing design. Miami-based Elenos USA will now be leading the company’s expansion into North America. Elenos USA President Alfonso Lopez emphasizes that Elenos is a “stable, well-

capitalized manufacturer with a long history of technological innovation. They have developed several proprietary technologies that have allowed them to build compact, energy-efficient, high power transmitters. We noticed at last year’s NAB show that engineers were marveling at the Elenos products, especially over how compact and efficient they are.” “Even so,” Lopez says, “there have always been concerns toward European manufacturers entering the US market -

AZDEN CORPORATION INTRODUCES ITS NEW TOP-OF-THE-LINE SHOTGUN MICROPHONE AT NAB 2012 Azden Corporation at NAB, booth # C1120 is showing the NEW SGM-3416 and 3416L broadcast-spec high quality shotgun microphones. Designed for the most demanding audio applications, the super-directional electret condenser micro-

phones offer wide frequency response and low noise. Each microphone is tested before leaving the factory and comes with its own frequency response chart. External phantom power between 11 and 52 VDC is

the biggest stumbling block has usually been service and support. I’m confident that we’re well positioned to leap over that hurdle, and I couldn’t be more excited about introducing these amazing products to North American broadcasters.” Lopez says that Elenos has adopted a careful strategy for entering the American market: first they established a successful distribution company, 305 Broadcast of Miami, which provides the infrastructure for domestic distribution, sales, and support. Then they founded Elenos USA, a partner company that specializes in the Elenos transmitter business. Finally, Lopez says, “We recruited the best of the best to handle sales, distribution, and support. Americans rely on fast, efficient, and fluent customer service, and our team is ready to provide that.” Continued on Page 32

required to operate the microphones. The microphone barrel is die cast metal and provides superior performance over standard stamped aluminum. A custom carrying case, flocked foam windscreen and shock-mount microphone holder are included. The seven inch long SGM3416 retails for $700. The 9.7 inch long SGM-3416L retails for $800. Broadcaster product samples available for demo, contact sales@azdencorp.com for details or visit NAB Booth C1120. Azden is also showing the NEW Continued on Page 32

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ED VICTOR AND AURALEX

Ed Victor, also known as “The Big Gun in the Voice-Over Business,” has been a professional voice actor for nearly 30 years. His client list reads like a “Who’s Who” of the global Fortune 500: from American Airlines and AARP to Xerox, Yahoo and the Tampa Bay Zoo. Victor’s relationship with Auralex products goes back to 1978 when he was just getting started in the business. “I’ve been an Auralex user from the beginning!” claims Victor. “When I first got into the business, home studios weren’t even a consideration. It was actually rare that anyone even had a home studio. No one could afford the gear, and egg cartons were the go to for extraneous room-sound dampening. Way back when, I didn’t have the luxury of having a home recording studio. However, every recording studio I worked in, from New York to Chicago to Detroit to Los Angeles…Auralex was everywhere!

Now, with today’s changing technologies I have the ability to have a full-blown multitrack studio in my home. I wouldn’t have chosen anything but Auralex for my sound dampening and isolation. I can honestly say I have Auralex absolutely everywhere! It’s affordable, adaptable, comes in the configurations I need and it’s easy to install!” Victor’s home recording studio is located in an upstairs bedroom in his residence in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ed says Auralex Studiofoam products adorn each and every wall. His WhisperRoom booth is, of course, filled with Auralex. His multiple microphone stands utilize Auralex PlatFeet to isolate them from the WhisperRoom floor. He uses an Aural•XPander behind his microphone to decrease slap-back from the in-booth monitor he reads from. In addition, he utilizes the Auralex MoPADs to decouple his wide array of monitors from his console and monitor stands. Even his studio

CMR BLACKBIRD PROVIDES PERFORMANCE AND EASE OF USE IN A HANDHELD STABILIZER

Camera Motion Research designs, manufactures and sells hand-held video camera stabilizers (in Raleigh, North Carolina). The CMRR Blackbird for camera payloads from one to eight pounds provides uncompromising performance while being easy to set up and use. In addition for use

with video cameras, the Blackbird is ideal for working with all video cameras under the eight pounds, even new DSLR cameras with accessories. The Blackbird features an engineered camera stage with quick camera attachment and convenient adjustment

Broadcasters Show Daily subwoofer is positioned on the Auralex SubDude to raise it off the studio floor, purifying its tone, reducing flanking transmission and decreasing resonance. “I work in my recording studio nearly seven days a week, and I have thousands and thousands of dollars invested in microphones, processors, preamps, etc. However, if I can’t create a clean signal due to slap-back and flutter echo, all of my investments are worthless. The full line of Auralex products and accessories help me achieve audio clarity,” says Victor. Ed Victor is currently the network voice for CNBC Asia, The Parables Network, The Funimation Channel, Ten Sports, The Playboy Channel, Edge Sport and is under contract as the promo voice of multiple television and radio stations around the world. Victor is the group owner of the Working Voice Actors Group on LinkedIn. He has a monthly web show called

Business.” For more information or to book Ed Victor for your next project, contact Joyce Castellanos or Peter Varano at AVO Talent, Los Angeles at (310) 360-3780, or Jcastellanos@avotalent.com. In business since 1977, Auralex Acoustics has become the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions and continues to enjoy rapid growth through an international network of authorized dealers. To learn more, visit the Auralex website at www.auralex.com. Auralex can be reached via email at auralexinfo@auralex.com or by calling 1800-959-3343.

for fast horizontal level trimming. The unique wide range Blackbird gimbal has rugged high quality ball bearings mounted in an ultraprecision machined yoke for perfect alignment. And for the first time in any hand-held stabilizer the Blackbird has adjustable gimbal friction in the tilt and roll axes. Adjustable gimbal friction provides damping that can help beginning operators achieve shots with less unwanted camera movement. Balancing the camera to get the right “drop time” is achieved through easy adjustments, using the nesting counterweights and positioning the height of the counterweight T-bar. And the height adjustment of the gimbal allows additional balancing range. The combination of these convenient drop time adjustments and the trimable camera stage makes the Blackbird notably quick to bal-

ance and use. The Blackbird is available in the Full Kit which includes a soft case with die cut foam inserts, a quick change tripod adaptor, a universal docking bracket for light stand/tripod/table clamp docking, and the compact resting stand that allows safely setting down the stabilizer with camera attached. The more economical Blackbird Basic does not include these accessories but it includes everything needed to fly a camera. The Blackbird has a one year full warranty, and CMR’s strong commitment to providing full factory support to its customers. For more information see www.camotionllc.com or phone 919876-6020, email sales@camotionllc.com and like us on Facebook.

“Straight Shootin’ with the Big Gun” which can be downloaded for free on ITunes, Vimeo, YouTube or at his website: www.edvictorvo.com. He is also currently working on a book, “Straight Answers to Making it in the Voice-Over

SATELLITE GOING OVER THE TOP SES’ strong synergies with cable TV distribution could open door to new opportunities

The long defunct VCR, a hot garage sale item many years back, should have earned more respect back in its heyday in the 1980s. The brunt of countless jokes and jabs, VCRs whet the appetites of television audiences who dreamed of watching their favorite shows on their schedule. The rest is history. DVRs have picked up where VCRs left off, forever changing the way people watch TV. Netflix and Hulu took it one step further, creating a brand new category called Over the Top or OTT. They literally went over the top, bypassing the pipe owner’s own digital TV service to deliver recent and older hit TV episodes and Hollywood movies direct to subscribers over terrestrial broadband. “The cable operators are developing and deploying their own version of OTTlike services with some distinct advantages,” says SES’ vice president of North American business development Steve Corda. “Cable companies are in the unique position to deliver fresh new episodes and

world premiere movies to smart phones and tablets anywhere in the U.S. at the same time they are viewable on a TV within the home.” While the unmanaged OTT providers pull their content from a storage file, cable operators can offer real-time streaming of their existing scheduled TV lineups. “This will be a key differentiator for cable that the unmanaged OTT players aren’t offering,” says Corda. “This is where satellite has an incredible opportunity to shine,” he says. “No one does multicast better than satellite, and no one’s more familiar with the reliability and reach of satellite than the cable operators,” says Corda, who’s been busy assessing SES’ potential role and opportunity. “We’re working with global infrastructure providers and Princeton University researchers to zero in on how satellite can be combined with existing terrestrial router solutions,” Corda explains. “We are looking at both in-home and wireless applications,” he says. “Streaming and stored video to handheld devices through cellular networks keeps rising to the top of Continued on Page 32

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ROLLINS CORPORATION LINKS 500 GLOBAL LOCATIONS WITH TEMPO ENTERPRISE MEDIA PLATFORM Globecomm announced in March that Rollins Corporation had selected its Tempo Enterprise Media Platform to deliver training and corporate communications to 500 locations globally. Under brands including Orkin, Western Pest Service and HomeTeam Pest Defense, Rollins provides essential pest control services and protection to over two million customers worldwide. Tempo is a powerful media platform that lets organizations deliver high-quality interactive video content––live or recorded––across the enterprise, wherever the audience may be, and to judge accurately how well that content has been received. The platform works across hybrid delivery networks including Internet CDN, private terrestrial and satellite. Tempo includes a powerful, intuitive management system that enables organizations to upload, manage and publish video content for on-demand distribution, and to schedule and produce live events that include audience interaction. According to Ramiro Banderas, Rollins' Director of Media Services, Tempo “will further enhance our award-winning training programs and will provide a powerful tool for the delivery of timely and cost-effective corporate communications. Tempo will enable us to continuously provide the best skilled, best informed employees in our industry.” Venera Technologies (Con’t. from p. 1)

sive feature set, proven performance and reliability, Pulsar is now an integral part of many important broadcast operations worldwide. The following new capabilities in Pulsar will be on display at NAB 2012. These new major capabilities, along with a series of other enhancements, allow users to perform faster automated QC more flexibly and affordably.

Rapid: Rapid add-on module was first introduced at IBC 2011. Since then, key customers have helped further enhance Rapid. Today, Rapid allows users to design their QC work flows in ways that result in higher operational efficiencies not possible earlier. Rapid can be used as a work flow gatekeeper by instantly screening the incoming content for faults and automatically sorting the content based on user-defined rules. Using Rapid removes a significant amount of manual intervention and takes automation to the next level. With the addition of Rapid, Pulsar is the world’s first automated QC solution that can perform rapid checking, sorting and in-depth content verification, all in one integrated solution.

Streaming Formats: Pulsar is showcasing support for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) and Microsoft Smooth Streaming

Tempo Enterprise Media Platform reaches your audience...anywhere. Introducing Tempo Enterprise Media Platform 2.2. This release integrates support for the Tempo Enterprise Media Appliance with a fresh, new suite of Interactive Distance Learning features, including: • Live and On-Demand IDL over Internet, Corporate WAN, Satellite, or hybrid networks • Two-Way Interactive Voice for events • support for live classroom environments using Tempo appliances and keypads • API’s for SCORM 1.2 compliant learning management systems • Support for Interactive video on demand using third party tools, such as Adobe Captivate, Lectora, and Articulate. • Expanded Analytics for learning environments • Interactive Training to desktops, mobile devices and televisions.

To learn more about Globecomm please visit www.globecomm.com, call 631-2319800 or email info@globecomm.com. Find Globecomm at booth #SU6219 at NAB Show.

formats. Until now, there hasn’t been a meaningful way to perform automated analysis of content in these formats. With built-in support for HLS and Smooth Streaming formats, users can now perform integrated and easy-to-use analysis on content in these formats.

iTunes Verification and Correction: Pulsar is also showcasing the capability to check the content against iTunes specifications and also correct the content automatically, allowing the content creators to efficiently ensure that their content is suitable for submission to iTunes. Automated correction eliminates the need for manual modifications of the files, which is time-consuming and error prone. Additionally, Pulsar will also feature a brand new sleek user-interface, making it even easier to use and configure the product. Venera, in conjunction with Strategic Blue’s CloudMediaHub initiative, is demonstrating Pulsar running in the cloud, along with its cloud partners in the Cloud Computing Pavilion (booth #N3222I). Visit Venera’s booth to join the tour of the impressive cloud data center facility near the convention center on Tuesday April 17. Find out more about Venera Technologies at booth #N3436 or at www.veneratech.com.

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and news-makers from Blackmagic Design to Adobe, from Pond5 to Telestream, and all the new start-ups that make NAB Show so compelling, the BuZZ provides an indepth look at what’s new, what’s hot and what’s in everyone’s digital future. “People are telling stories visually in more ways, on more media, to greater audiences around the world,” says Larry Jordan, executive producer and host of The BuZZ. “Meeting this hunger for the latest news in technology, film-making and story-telling is what sets The Buzz apart from the competition. We are now heard in 156 countries each month. The NABShowBuzz.com helps digital filmmakers who attend the show to review what they missed, and people who were unable to attend to feel like they were there.” “Our use of new media begins with our Twitter feed, @dpbuzz, and Facebook page, tiny.cc/dpbuz, where we’ll be posting behind-the-scenes news starting Sunday, April 15,” says the show producer, Debbie Price. “On April 16, comprehensive daily one-hour special reports start airing on the website and as podcast downloads on iTunes, as well as individual interviews available on NABShowBuZZ.com.” The NAB Show BuZZ 2012, powered by the Digital Production BuZZ, is sponsored by Blackmagic Design, creators of the world’s highest quality videoLEMO (Con’t. from p. 1)

LEMO connectors are designed for long-lasting operation and maximum interconnect stability in even the harshest environments. The LEMO 3K.93C SMPTE hybrid connector has a compact design with two single-mode fiber contacts, two power contacts and two signal contacts for HD camera interconnection systems. The LEMO 3K.93C is one of the only connectors that is fully AINSI/SMPTE (USA), ARIB (Japan) and EBU (Europe) compliant. LEMO feels very strongly about their high-quality connectors, custom design, cable assembly and fusion splicing capabilities. They are not a short-term, short-sighted company. They connect with their customers to provide them with custom connections to meet their specific requirements. Making the customer connection is just as important as the connections on the customers’ end products.

editing products, color correctors, converters, routers, waveform monitors, switchers and film restoration software for the feature film, post-production and television broadcast industry, and Pond5, the world’s stock media marketplace.

About The Digital Production BuZZ The Digital Production BuZZ is one of the world’s longest-running live Internet talk shows and a leader in programming related to digital video production, postproduction and distribution. The BuZZ has been bringing listeners, “All the news they need now and in their digital future!” every week since 2005. New episodes of the weekly Digital Production BuZZ air live Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm PST. Listen live at www.digitalproductionbuzz.com or download on iTunes. Sign up for the BuZZ Newsletter and get a sneak peak of each week’s show. Executive producer and host of the Digital Production BuZZ is Larry Jordan. Michael Horton co-hosts. Cirina Catania produces the weekly Digital Production BuZZ. Debbie Price is the producer of the Buzz’s special coverage of the 2012 NAB Show. Learn more by visiting www.digitalproductionbuzz.com, call 818 879 5105, or email thebuzz@digitalproductionbuzz.com. Find Digital Production BuZZ at booth SL11505, NAB Show 2012, Las Vegas. Over the past few years LEMO has been targeting larger customers directly and servicing the smaller customers through distribution so that they can rapidly provide product and service to reach a higher level of customer satisfaction. This year at NAB LEMO will be demonstrating a wide variety of electrical and fiber optic connector solutions for both studio and harsh field environments including their audio/video connectors for microphones and hearing devices. To complete the connection solution, LEMO also offers cleaning tools and accessories for their fiber optic connectors with tips on cleaning and inspection of the fiber connection systems. LEMO will also be demonstrating the latest technology in fusion splicing for field applications during the show. For more information please visit LEMO’s website at: www.LEMO.com or email: info@lemousa.com or call 1-800444-5366/707-578-8811 Visit LEMO at booth#C9012 at NAB, April 16-19, 2012.

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management environments, Polopoly provides a consistent user experience and workflow for all content types – including articles, photos, graphics, streaming video, community content and advertising. Astral Media and Bell Media are among a number of large media corporations benefiting from the solution. Sophie Théberge, head of production at Astral Media, explains, “We chose Atex because it was the only vendor that managed content as we thought content needs to be managed. From increasing efficiency to improving our SEO or helping us monetize more of our content, Polopoly Blonder Tongue (Con’t. from p. 1)

sales, to engineering, to field services.

BSD: Describe your current marketing strategy.

JS: We strive to provide customized costeffective business solutions for the cable industry that meet the unique requirements in hospitality, education, government, and commercial facilities. In addition, we conduct interactive customer product training sessions to assist with our business development efforts. BSD: Are you introducing any new products?

JS: Yes, new and improved MPEG-2 encoders. First to be released is our HDE-2H/2S-QAM. It is designed to take up to four HDTV programs from any two unencrypted HDMI, two HD-SDI, and four component inputs and to provide outputs in QAM, IP, and ASI formats simultaneously. This will be followed later in 2012 with what I would call your band-width’s best friend: it’s our HD2642S-IP, designed to accept up to two proElenos (Con’t. from p. 4)

“Our new Sales Director is Mary Ann Seidler, who has a great track record of building successful dealer networks in the broadcast industry. We’ve also brought John Bisset on board, who is highly respected throughout the transmitter industry for his RF expertise. We have several RF engineers on staff for technical support. Plus our Miami warehouse is Azden (Con’t. from p. 4)

FMX-32a Portable Mixer. The FMX-32a uses the same circuit topology found in the more expensive FMX-42 Series Mixers. With improved signal to noise ratio and wider frequency response the new FMX-32a is designed to meet the needs of professional videographers. The small, all metal, battery operated (6SES (Con’t. from p. 16)

our list of clear opportunities for satellite,” he says. The wireless operators are updating their networks from 3G to 4G to allow for more bandwidth for a high-quality TV-like experience in the palm of your hand. “Now that the bandwidth issue is being solved,

Broadcasters Show Daily puts us in a much better position to benefit from our digital initiatives.” Bell Media selected Atex to manage its content publishing workflows for 14 major web properties, rolling out the system throughout its business in a second phase. As the company expands, the solution has the reliability, flexibility and scalability to meet Bell Media’s needs and help it stay ahead of the competition. Gary Anderson, head of Bell Media Digital, says, “Atex’s text mining feature is particularly beneficial to our business as it will help ensure visitors stay on site longer and generate new advertising revenue for us. We will also be able to easily create new products and landing pages filled with related

articles and advertising.” Atex, headquartered in the U.K. with offices worldwide, is a leading software company providing solutions for mediarich industries. Atex develops smart digital solutions that make a measurable difference and enable its 1,000 plus customers to streamline operations and optimize their digital strategy. Atex is proud to be exhibiting at The NAB Show and looks forward to welcoming you at booth # SU11310. Discover how you can meet the challenges of 2012 and beyond, with a new digital strategy. For more about Atex please visit www.atex.com, email info@atex.com or call 321-254-5559

grams from any two HD-SDI, two unencrypted HDMI, and two component inputs. It first digitizes, and then H.264 encodes the inputs into two high-definition single program transport streams, and finally IP encapsulates each stream into an IP output. Each SPTS is also available in ASI format.

BSD: What distinguishes your product(s) from the competition?

BSD: Where is your current product emphasis?

JS: Our four product lines consist of traditional CATV, digital CATV, and more advanced product solutions such as encoders, and Edge/IPTV. Our mission is to listen to our customers and provide sensible solutions that suit their needs. A couple of recent accomplishments were providing free-toguest HDTV in hotels using our EdgeQAMs, and our digital multiplexing options that allowed the system operators to create custom-made channel lineups by grooming their SDTV and HDTV programs. Blonder Tongue will continue to design and manufacture new products for future applications. full of stock and parts to respond immediately to our customers’ requests. So we’re ready to go!” Elenos Group was founded in Italy in 1977, and has steadily based its growth upon an entrepreneurial spirit and technological innovation. Today, Elenos operates actively in more than 83 countries, with more than 38,000 transmitters sold. Its customers include MTV, BBC, Deutsche Telekom, Radio Maria World

“AA”) mixer can be attached directly to the camera with the supplied fastener or neck worn with the optional FMX-32c carrying case. The feature- rich FMX32a has a compliment of 3 XLR microphone inputs each with two level settings, individual input level controls, master level control, and switchable phantom power and limiters for each input. All inputs can be assigned Left-

the bottleneck is shifting to the backhaul,” said Corda. “That’s where satellite comes in to take advantage of its inherent ability to scale to a nationwide service.” A service that combines the freedom of un-tethered content to smart handheld devices with the quality in-home viewing experience will be a real winner. “Satellite is well positioned to be the distribution

JS: Attractive price-to-performance ratio. Blonder Tongue tailors the best technology available and creates concentrated, high-quality solutions. By maintaining the features required, and streamlining those that aren’t, smaller systems can be deployed, thus benefiting small and large operators alike.

BSD: How do you see next year in terms of economy, sales, technology, and product evolution?

JS: The economy plays the biggest and most unpredictable part of this equation with respect to sales. Despite that, we are experiencing positive trends in several areas. Our business in encoders and EdgeQAM products has increased considerably and should grow more rapidly in the up-and-coming future. To learn more about Blonder Tongue and its products please visit www.blondertongue.com and stop by booth # SU9302 at NAB 2012.

Family, and many more. The Elenos mission is to create the most reliable transmitters in the world! In recent years the company has also made great strides incorporating energy efficiency and compact design into its products. For information and sales inquiries, contact Mary Ann Seidler by calling (305) 799-5571, or via email: maryann@elenos.com or visit www.elenos.com.

Center-Right status through the units Stereo XLR and mini outputs, a five-step LED array for signal monitoring, 12V input for external power and a 1/4" monitor headphone jack with level control complete the package. Available for immediate delivery the FMX-32a retails for $640. Visit NAB booth #C1120 or visit us on line www.azdencorp.com. platform for this powerful one-two-punch OTT offering,” Corda says. “We’re in discussions with leading cable operators today,” he says. “They see the same opportunities and synergies that satellite can deliver on, as they eye a potential blockbuster service.” For more information, visit SES at booth #SU2412 or at www.SES.com.

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years of domestic and international production experience, including seven Olympic Games, six World Cups, and multiple America’s Cup races. He has worked for ABC, NBC, Fox, ESPN, and NFL Network, and has over five decades in the business, mentoring hundreds of co-workers along the way. Bob Ley, acclaimed sports journalist, joined the ESPN network in its first week of operation and 32 years later is synonymous with excellence in investigative and breaking news coverage thanks to his work as an anchor on SportsCenter and Outside the Lines. He also is a staple of ESPN’s soccer coverage, a personal passion, including the FIFA World Cup. Jodi Markley, Senior Vice President/Operations for ESPN, will present Mason with the New York Festivals Lifetime Achievement Award at the NYF Television and Film Awards ceremony, taking place at the annual NAB RTS (Con’t. from p. 1)

The basic VLink-LE system comprises a standalone software/server-based intercom providing limited interconnect functionality into any existing audio feed; the premium VLink system provides intelligent trunking links into an RTS intercom matrix to provide full support for RTS intercom alphas and matrix access for standard communications workflows. VLink is fully compliant with the EBU Tech 3347 standard specifying the transport protocols, coding algorithms, encapsulation, and signaling required to ensure interoperability in audio-over-IP production intercoms. VLink's flexible configuration allows you to scale the system to any number of ports (in eight-port blocks) – purchase only the capacity you need. Full integration into RTS matrix intercom Vision Research (Con’t. from p. 1)

second (fps). They were the first digital high-speed cameras designed for motion picture production and have been broadly used by film makers since 2007. Phantom cameras designed for motion picture production, including the Phantom HD, Phantom HD GOLD, Phantom 65 and Phantom Flex acquire HD, 2K or 4K images at high speeds that, when viewed at normal projection speeds, provide super slow-motion playback. Prior to the development of the Phantom camera, shooting high-speed film at greater than 150 fps was an expensive and technically difficult proposition. A rotating prism camera consumed a 1000foot roll of film in less than 15 seconds and the results could not be seen for a day or more. Now a director can shoot until satisfied and does not need to make technical or budgetary compromises. Since each Phantom camera has a builtin HD video playback system, the images can be viewed instantaneously. The director can immediately see the results of the previous take and make creative decisions on set. This enables creativity and experimentation at little to no additional cost to the production. Also, since the memory capacity of Phantom cameras exceeds the capacity of a

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Show in Las Vegas on April 17. Ms. Markley, a 23-year veteran with ESPN, oversees global operation units and is directly responsible for managing more than 850 employees who supervise all operations departments that produce content for multiple ESPN platforms. New York Festivals Television and Film Awards will shine the spotlight on the World’s Best TV & FilmsTM, at the 2012 Awards Ceremony taking place on April 17 at 6:00PM. Awards being presented include: 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award, Broadcaster of the Year, Production Company of the Year, and United Nations Department of Public Information Awards. 2012 Grand Trophy winning work will be showcased at a screening on April 18, 3:00PM, at the Content Theater. For schedule and ticket information: http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/nabshow2012/nyf_show.html. To learn more about New York Festivals, visit www.newyorkfestivals.com or stop by NYF’s booth SUI3903R at NAB. systems allows full mapping of all intercom alphas. A variety of connection methods are available, including MADI, analog, or Firewire. And of course, you'll also get true mobility: access an RTS matrix via the Internet, using a WiFi/3G connection. For further information, visit the VLink microsite: www.rtsintercoms.com/vlink RTS is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of intercom solutions. From the advanced digital audio matrix systems used to coordinate major network broadcasts of the world’s largest events to small-format systems used for in-house productions, RTS is dedicated to innovating the future of global communications. To learn more, visit www.rtsintercoms.com. RTS presents the RTS VLink (Virtual Linked Intercom) system at the 2012 NAB Show in booth C6008.

roll of film (as measured by the total number of frames that can be captured at any given speed uninterrupted), longer record times are available. Phantom cameras also have flexible triggering technologies that permit a trigger to be placed anywhere in the recording, allowing directors and camera operators to have more flexibility. This increases the likelihood that they will get the desired action on each and every take. Uncompressed raw versions of selected takes can be saved immediately to the Phantom CineMagnonvolatile mass storage magazines mounted to the camera for later retrieval, where they can be viewed, trimmed, played to video, or saved in a variety of formats including Vision Research’s Raw Cine, DPX, Cinema DNG, etc. Phantom cameras have been widely adopted around the world and used on dozens of motion picture productions. Among the recent films that have used Phantom cameras include: Sherlock Holmes (1 and 2), Born to be Wild 3D, Inception, Resident Evil Afterlife, Green Hornet, Secretariat, Zombieland, Source Code, Captain America: The First Avenger, TRON: Legacy, and many, many more. To learn more about Vision Research visit our website: www.visionresearch.com, call 1.866.450.7426 or visit us at NAB booth # C7843.