iN Demand Introduces Hi-Def Concerts on VOD

iN Demand is launching a music-based VOD offering, INHD Concert Jukebox, starting in January. The concert performances of artists such as bluesman Muddy Waters and 60's icon Art Garfunkel will be presented in 1080i HD and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Concerts that INHD airs are originally produced in HD. "We are continu

Author:: TVTechnology
Updated:: Feb 23, 2018
Original:: Dec 14, 2004

iN Demand is launching a music-based VOD offering, INHD Concert Jukebox, starting in January.

The concert performances of artists such as bluesman Muddy Waters and 60's icon Art Garfunkel will be presented in 1080i HD and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Concerts that INHD airs are originally produced in HD.

"We are continuing to redefine the experience of presenting music on TV," said Rob Jacobson, president and CEO of iN Demand Networks.

INHD Concert Jukebox is not available on satellite. Other HD channels that iN Demands owns includes INHD, INHD2 and several sports channels.

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