
Phil Kurz
Phil Kurz is a contributing editor to TV Tech. He has written about TV and video technology for more than 30 years and served as editor of three leading industry magazines. He earned a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
Latest articles by Phil Kurz

Studio Technologies Introduces Model 385 Beltpack
By Phil Kurz Published
Portable unit combines a mic preamp with a single-talk/two-listen intercom interface

Broadcasters Reveal What Makes C-Band Alternatives Right for Them
By Phil Kurz Published
Outage tolerance, redundancy models and expense structures are scrutinized

Globecast Modernizes Singapore Operations With Major Facility Renovation
By Phil Kurz Published
The project supports a move to cloud, IP and OTT that minimizes legacy tech dependence

New ‘Top Gun’ In-Car Camera To Bring Cinematic Feel To Fox Sports Indy 500 Production
By Phil Kurz Published
The camera angle is one of several new or enhanced production elements being added to coverage

Media Links To Showcase Xscend-DataMiner xOps Integration At Singapore EXPO
By Phil Kurz Published
The integration makes it possible to monitor and manage Xscend with DataMiner environment

Three Standards Bodies Sign MOU On ATSC 3.0 Development Cooperation
By Phil Kurz Published
The aim is to harmonize and promote next-gen terrestrial broadcasting standards

Amagi Announces Major Enhancements To CLOUDPORT
By Phil Kurz Published
Among the many advancements is Amagi Monitoring, a proactive monitoring platform

Vizrt Named Official Technical Supplier for 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
By Phil Kurz Published
Will collaborate with host broadcaster ORF, supporting live TV production

Louis Libin Preps for the World Cup’s Spectrum Crunch
By Phil Kurz Published
Sports Production FCC’s designated special frequency coordinator on the RF challenges posed by the world’s largest sporting event

Gayle Benson To Receive NAB Leadership Foundation Leadership Award
By Phil Kurz Published
The New Orleans Saints owner is being recognized for her civic and humanitarian contributions

U.K. Military Broadcaster Taps Synamedia for Digital Platform
By Phil Kurz Published
Streaming Tech will fuel British Forces Broadcasting Service’s streaming hub for service members

MUBI Migrates VOD Encoding to Bitmovin’s Managed Cloud Solution
By Phil Kurz Published
Shift brings streamer greater scalability, quicker turnaround, video infrastrcuture firm says

ARRI Introduces Omnibar LED Linear Fixture
By Phil Kurz Published
Fixture offers full-spectrum output, modular scalability and IP65 weather protection

Limecraft Unveils Updated Cloud-Based TV Production, Media Management Solution
By Phil Kurz Published
Limecraft 2026.3 adds file verification with ASC Media Hash List support

Telestream, Quantum To Demo Newly Certified DIVA For ActiveScale At NAB Show
By Phill Kurz Published
The content management platform is now certified for Quantum’s object storage platform

Sponsored: NAB Show Retrospective
By Phill Kurz Published
Three takeaways from the 2025 NAB Show to consider

Terrible Herbst Motorsports Deploys Marshall Mini 4K Camera for Offroad Livestreaming
By Phill Kurz Published
The Marshall Electronics CV574 is paired with Starlink to livestream races

Stephen A. Smith Tells Audience He’s ‘Open’ to Presidential Run
By Phill Kurz Published
NAB SHOW At NAB Show’s Welcome session, Curtis LeGeyt celebrates convention as a hub for storytellers

SDVI Inks Collaboration Deal With AWS To Extend Cloud-Based Media Supply Chain Solutions
By Phill Kurz Published
The companies are targeting making content supply chain deployment and operations simpler

ESPN, Fox Sports Kick Off UFL Coverage With New Production Technologies
By Phill Kurz Published
The broadcasters plan to leverage access and new tech to engage viewers more deeply in the games

Vizrt Unveils Containerized Enterprise MAM System
By Phill Kurz Published
Viz One 8 is the company’s largest update to the system and offers a new level of flexibility

Stream7 Relied on Dejero Technology to Live Stream an International Event
By Phill Kurz Published
The U.K. broadcast and production company used Dejero EnGo and GateWay for a three-day blockchain institution assembly

Future Of Remote Production Comes Into Focus During the TV Tech Summit
By Phill Kurz Published
Panelists from Fox News, Fox Sports, NASCAR and Appear discussed the latest advances in remote production technologies
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