Latest articles by Bob Kovacs
Casper the Friendly Ghost Canceller
Linx Electronics has developed an 8VSB receiver technology that the company claims dramatically reduces the effects of multipath interference.
SGI Serves up Video with a Twist
If you’ve seen a movie with animation or special effects lately, chances are you’ve seen Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI) products at work.
HEVC Audio: Based on the Past, Headed for the Future
When we discuss video compression such as MPEG-2 and H.264, most of us tend to think of the video aspects and don’t think much about the audio.
Tech Trends at NAB Show 2015
Attending the NAB can easily be overwhelming—there is simply so much to see and learn, especially in a year like this when there are many technical issues at play.
NAB Show 2015 Pushes the Boundaries
Walking the aisles is always a satisfying experience if you work the engineering side of the business, as there is so much to see that pushes the limits of what you know.
NAB 2015 Portends Major Changes In the Air
It turns out that 2015 may be one of the more pivotal years in the broadcast industry, due to the accelerating pace of technology.
Gearing Up for the 2015 NAB Show
This may strike you as a bit early to be thinking about the 2015 NAB Show, but it’s been on our minds here in the editorial office for some weeks.
Doherty Amplifiers Push Efficiency
Although there have been many developments in amplifiers over the decades, some DNA from Doherty’s design is now making its way into modern television transmitters.
Shocking Truth About Lightning: Q&A With Javier Castillo
Any operation that relies on a tower knows that it needs lightning protection, but how often do these safeguards need to be checked, maintained and replaced?
SD Video Lives: A Q&A with Pat Johnston of AheadTek
One of the critical parts of traditional SD videotape recorders is its rotating video head. Subject to wear and tear, heads fail over time and need to be replaced.
Artificial Intelligence Makes Inroads in Broadcasting
AI promises to do more with the resources you have
RadioShack Closes Stores in Struggle to Survive
The hard times that have befallen RadioShack seem to be the result of both shifting demographics and consumer tastes.
Test and Measurement Equipment at the 2012 NAB Show
With the interest in 3DTV and the recent focus on “over-the-top” video, test gear was everywhere on the exhibit floor.
Multiviewers Simplify Control Room Monitoring
Individual monitors have been swiftly replaced by a better technology
IBC2012 Keynote to Embrace Tech Education
Benefits of technology to spill onto the show floor, with hundreds of new products
Chicago Hosts First ATSC/SBE Loudness Seminar
Hosted in the studios of pioneering PBS broadcaster WTTW, the Chicago event drew attendees from a mix of call-letter stations and content distributors, such as cable and satellite operators.
Google Fiber TV Bets on Blistering Broadband
Search king builds out a network to deliver TV and ultra-fast data
Secced's Reach 8 Camera Support System
One nice feature about the legs is that they can collapse only so far—maintaining a space so that your hand won't be crushed if it inadvertently happens to be at the top of the leg
