National Association of Broadcasters Engineering Handbook

National Association of Broadcasters Engineering Handbook
Author: Graham A. Jones
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 2053
Release: 2013-04-26
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1136034099

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The NAB Engineering Handbook provides detailed information on virtually every aspect of the broadcast chain, from news gathering, program production and postproduction through master control and distribution links to transmission, antennas, RF propagation, cable and satellite. Hot topics covered include HD Radio, HDTV, 2 GHz broadcast auxiliary services, EAS, workflow, metadata, digital asset management, advanced video and audio compression, audio and video over IP, and Internet broadcasting. A wide range of related topics that engineers and managers need to understand are also covered, including broadcast administration, FCC practices, technical standards, security, safety, disaster planning, facility planning, project management, and engineering management. Basic principles and the latest technologies and issues are all addressed by respected professionals with first-hand experience in the broadcast industry and manufacturing. This edition has been fully revised and updated, with 104 chapters and over 2000 pages. The Engineering Handbook provides the single most comprehensive and accessible resource available for engineers and others working in production, postproduction, networks, local stations, equipment manufacturing or any of the associated areas of radio and television.

National Association of Broadcasters Engineering Handbook

National Association of Broadcasters Engineering Handbook
Author: Garrison C. Cavell
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 1948
Release: 2017-07-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1317396308

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The NAB Engineering Handbook is the definitive resource for broadcast engineers. It provides in-depth information about each aspect of the broadcast chain from audio and video contribution through an entire broadcast facility all the way to the antenna. New topics include Ultra High Definition Television, Internet Radio Interfacing and Streaming, ATSC 3.0, Digital Audio Compression Techniques, Digital Television Audio Loudness Management, and Video Format and Standards Conversion. Important updates have been made to incumbent topics such as AM, Shortwave, FM and Television Transmitting Systems, Studio Lighting, Cameras, and Principles of Acoustics. The big-picture, comprehensive nature of the NAB Engineering Handbook will appeal to all broadcast engineers—everyone from broadcast chief engineers, who need expanded knowledge of all the specialized areas they encounter in the field, to technologists in specialized fields like IT and RF who are interested in learning about unfamiliar topics. Chapters are written to be accessible and easy to understand by all levels of engineers and technicians. A wide range of related topics that engineers and technical managers need to understand are covered, including broadcast documentation, FCC practices, technical standards, security, safety, disaster planning, facility planning, project management, and engineering management.

National Association of Broadcasters Engineering Handbook

National Association of Broadcasters Engineering Handbook
Author: Garrison C. Cavell
Publisher: Focal Press
Total Pages: 1946
Release: 2017
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781138930513

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Earlier editions cataloged under titles: Engineering handbook of the National Association of Broadcasters; NAB engineering handbook; National Association of Broadcasters engineering handbook, and Engineering handbook.

Moving Media Storage Technologies

Moving Media Storage Technologies
Author: Karl Paulsen
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 648
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1136023054

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Complex media storage computer systems are employed by broadcasters, digital cinemas, digital signage, and other business and entertainment venues to capture, store and retrieve moving media content on systems that will preserve the original integrity of the content over time and technological transition. This book provides detailed information related to the concepts, applications, implementation and interfaces of video file servers, intelligent storage systems, media asset management services, content distribution networks, and mission critical platforms. A tutorial and case example approach is taken to facilitate a thorough understanding of the technologies, using numerous illustrations, tables and examples. The text and appendices are designed to provide easy to access valuable reference and historical information. .A focus on the media serving concepts and principles employed at the enterprise level .Practical and technological summaries of the applications and linkages between media asset management and storage technologies for studio, television, and media production workflows .Illustrations, standards, tables, and practical summaries serve as handy reference tools

Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur

Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur
Author: Fred Hopengarten
Publisher: Amer Radio Relay League
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780872598218

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Proven techniques and strategies that a ham and his or her attorney can use to obtain an antenna-structure permit. CD-ROM included containing case law, sample letters you can customize, and additional precedent-setting legal cases and reference material.