The 2009 NAB Show Booth N2502  

NAB White Paper: Metadata Challenges for Today’s TV Broadcast Systems

by Randy Conrod

Understanding metadata such as “audio metadata” and “Active Format Description” (AFD) is a challenge until one understands the transport of video, audio and “extra information” in today’s systems. Looking back into how extra information has traditionally been moved in analog NTSC/PAL and 270 Mb/s infrastructures allows one to understand how that “extra information” is carried in 1.5 Gb/s and now 3.0 Gb/s infrastructures. How to find and view metadata using measurement equipment is another challenge as new systems are commissioned. Even if all is ideal and metadata is utilized across the system, there still can be issues.

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Harris Corporation Showcases Advanced Audio Processing Portfolio at 2009 NAB Show, Enabling Broadcasters to Reduce Facility Costs and Simplify Operations

LAS VEGAS, April 19, 2009 (NAB Show, Booth N2502) — At the 2009 NAB Show, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, will demonstrate a range of advanced audio processing solutions for broadcasters that allow for better distribution, management and control of the audio signal throughout the entire transport chain. These solutions reduce equipment costs and complexity in the broadcast facility, while improving the listening experience for viewers in the home. Read full press release at broadcast.harris.com

DTS Neural™ Advanced Audio Options

DTS Neural Technologies provides advanced audio processing technology that is utilized with Harris core processing products such as the 6800+™ flexible modular products, the NEO® advanced system products and the X85™/X75™ Multiple Application Processors.

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Advanced Audio Podcasts

Randy Conrod, Product manager, Digital Products, talks about a variety of highlights for NAB featuring X85 and Neural Audio.

More information on the X85™ Multiple Application Video and Audio Platform
The exceptional X85 delivers unprecedented processing power in a compact frame. Part of the 3 Gb/s-ready family of Harris products, the X85 offers multipath video processing and a full range of Advanced Audio capabilities. See what 1RU can do for you!

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