Bob Kovacs
Bob Kovacs is the former Technology Editor for TV Tech and editor of Government Video. He is a long-time video engineer and writer, who now works as a video producer for a government agency. In 2020, Kovacs won several awards as the editor and co-producer of the short film "Rendezvous."
Latest articles by Bob Kovacs
SD Video Lives: A Q&A with Pat Johnston of AheadTek
By Bob Kovacs published
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.
Switchers Respond to Expanding Demands
By Bob Kovacs published
IP, 4K, 8K and HDR fuel global sales growth.
2019 NAB Show Focused on Stories
By Bob Kovacs published
Next Gen TV, OTT, connected cars and 8K shine.
Future Is Near for Object-Based Broadcasting
By Bob Kovacs published
Smart TVs may provide key to next-gen television experience
2016 NAB Product Review: Transmission
By Bob Kovacs published
ATSC 3.0 was one of the notable themes of NAB Show, and transmission gear is at the heart of this promising new standard.
NAB Show Panel Debates 4K Future
By Bob Kovacs published
Is high dynamic range the ‘secret sauce’ to UHD’s success?
2016 NAB Product Review: Test & Measurement
By Bob Kovacs published
With the 2016 NAB Show behind us, questions about the show’s trends have died down.
2016 NAB Product Review: Satellite & Remote
By Bob Kovacs published
Not long ago, the 2 GHz BAS relocation was one of the biggest stories in the industry.
2016 NAB Product Review: Cable, Fiber & Connectors
By Bob Kovacs published
Products for 4K video were all over the halls of the NAB Show, but perhaps the most challenging category for 4K is cable and fiber.
NAB Show Product Preview: Transmission
By Bob Kovacs published
High-power transmitters continue their evolution from IOT devices of 15-20 years ago to increasingly solid-state devices.
2016 NAB Show Product Preview: Transmission
By Bob Kovacs published
It’s a transitional time for the transmission category.
2016 Product Preview: ENG, Remote & Satellite
By Bob Kovacs published
IP has brought a technology explosion to the process of moving broadcast-quality video from one location to another.
Monitors Evolve to Fit Production
By Bob Kovacs published
New technologies, 3D push displays thinner, wider, brighter
JVC GY-HM700U HD Camcorder
By Bob Kovacs published
JVC makes a bold statement regarding quality and workflow with its new GY-HM700U HD camcorder, which has features that many rising video producers are going to love.
Cell Industry Targets BAS Spectrum
By Bob Kovacs published
For many broadcasters, live news operations are the most important feature of their local service—exactly the reason why the FCC granted them licenses in the first place.
Test & Measurement -- NAB Show 2012
By Bob Kovacs published
Whether you need simple monitoring or detailed analysis, there are new products to help keep your data clean.