TC Audio Processors Power Turner Networks

Turner Entertainment Networks has expanded the use of the TC Electronic DB-8 digital television broadcast maximizer audio processors to include the air chains of all North and South America network feeds coming out of its Atlanta operations center. These network and regional feeds--from more than 30 networks--inc

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Publish date:: Oct 6, 2005
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Turner Entertainment Networks has expanded the use of the TC Electronic DB-8 digital television broadcast maximizer audio processors to include the air chains of all North and South America network feeds coming out of its Atlanta operations center.

These network and regional feeds--from more than 30 networks--include TNT, TBS, Turner Classic Movies, TNT HD, Turner South, WTBS, TBS Superstation, Cartoon Network and Boomerang. The DB-8 can process up to eight channels simultaneously, which allows for multiple language feeds to be handled by a single processor.

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The network and regional feeds expansion includes more than 30 networks and outlets

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Untitled Document Turner Entertainment Network's 193,000-square-foot facility — part of the Turner Broadcasting System — handles 19 cable networks (channels)

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