
Ian MacSpadden
Latest articles by Ian MacSpadden

ATSC 3.0 Audio: A Big Bet?
By Ian MacSpadden published
It’s been nearly two decades since the first version of ATSC 1.0 was adopted, setting the standard for digital television today.

NBC Opens State-of-The-Art Sports HQ
By Ian MacSpadden published
Network draws on Olympics experienceNBC has taken its sports pedigree to heart in the design and implementation of its new NBC Sports headquarters in Stamford, Conn.

The Hardware Behind Encoding
By Ian MacSpadden published
“Video is everywhere. More content than ever is being produced due to the lower cost of entry in acquisition.”

Spectrum Proposals Leave Broadcasters, Wireless Mics Vulnerable
By Ian MacSpadden published
The FCC holds the future of both broadcasting and broadband firmly in its hand.

Test and Measurement Expands its Scope
By Ian MacSpadden published
Hardware is no longer key, as manufacturers opt for new software-based solutions and drop traditional product lines.

SaaS Gains Traction in Broadcast Facilities
By Ian MacSpadden published
For nearly 20 years, broadcast engineers and IT professionals alike have used the symbol of the cloud to denote the Internet in technical and workflow diagrams.

CALM Act Takes Effect
By Ian MacSpadden published
Stations around the country have been busy the last few months making preparations to meet a new requirement that alters how broadcasters measure and deliver audio to TV viewers.

Broadcasters Prepare for Political Conventions
By Ian MacSpadden published
Reduced wireless spectrum adds to frequency coordination challenges

Weathering Events with the Right Cables and Connectors
By Ian MacSpadden published
Being prepared for the unexpected

IP for Broadcast: The Time Is Now
By Ian MacSpadden published
It’s hard to believe that broadcast production and distribution chains were once dominated by hardware-based systems.

HEVC: Raising All Resolution Boats?
By Ian MacSpadden published
From SD to UHD, the High Efficiency Video Coding codec also known as H.265 is predicted to change the media viewing landscape in 2015.

CBS Plans Super Coverage
By Ian MacSpadden published
For Super Bowl XLIV it’s the execution that matters

Mixed Results for National EAS Test
By Ian MacSpadden published
Is it ready for the real thing?

WIBC's transition to digital
By Ian MacSpadden published
The Reuters Television bureau in Washington, DC, is the coverage hub for all video news acquisition from the Americas
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