Belden at IBC

When we exhibited for first time at IBC – 15 years ago now – many broadcast engineers preferred proprietary hardware, because it was built specially for the broadcast industry and therefore perceived to be more reliable. Content was produced for one single channel and there was a format that was working well. At today’s IBC, we see instead a lot of IT-based solutions, and there are two main drivers behind this. First, the way the audience views TV content changed. Viewers nowadays are able to watch linear TV on four types of screen: 1) TV; 2) Computer/Laptop/Tablet; 3) Mobile phone; 4) Giant screens/ Public viewing. That means broadcasters are competing in a multiscreen and multiplatform environment. Second, IT infrastructure provides an open framework for managing media, processes and multiple workflows, with the potential for greater productivity, increased efficiency and more agile and profitable operation. Read more »

Our Telecast Fiber Systems Brand Supports London Olympics

This article by Jim Hurwitz, director, product management and marketing, originally appeared on our Telecast Fiber Systems brand’s blog.

londonFiber-optic cabling and literally hundreds of compatible signal distribution and camera transmission production will take the main stage at the 2012 London Olympic Games. I’ve heard that 30,480 meters, or almost 20 miles, of fiber optic cable have been deployed across the numerous sports venues alone. Fiber gives them much more capacity on a single strand of glass and the ability to send uncompressed or compressed signals farther than standard coax cable. Read more »

Welcome to the Family, Miranda!

As you probably heard, Miranda Technologies joined the Belden family last week, significantly expanding our Broadcast AV Miranda Logoproduct portfolio. Miranda Technologies is a leading worldwide provider of hardware and software solutions for the television broadcast, cable, satellite and IPTV industry. Its offerings span the full breadth of television operations, including production, playout and delivery. Read more »

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