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When all U.S. broadcast networks made the transition from analog to digital signal, the shift opened the door for the creation of subchannels. Using these digital subchannels, television stations can offer multiple independent program streams simultaneously within a single signal. These multicast channels allow broadcasters to complement the programming available on their primary channels, often with content such as children’s programs, pop culture favorites, classic TV shows, and niche co... Read More
Heartland Video Systems Expands Engineering and Installation Team to Support Growing Customer Base Across the U.S. Trenton Mengel Joins HVS as Senior Systems Engineer; Joshua Christian and Ethan Grier Enter Company in Assembly Tech Roles PLYMOUTH, Wis. — July 23, 2019 — Heartland Video Systems (HVS), an industry-leading broadcast equipment supplier for professional AV studios, is expanding its engineering team to address incre... Read More
Heartland Video Systems Strives Towards Station Automation Heartland Video Systems, Inc. has always strived to be at the forefront of multimedia technology. Running television and broadcasting stations efficiently has led to a rise in automation within studios. The goal of broadcast automation is to take advantage of technology to streamline station programming while still promoting growth. Our excellence in the video industry automation was even recognized in a recent article by TVTechnology.c... Read More
KVIE recently upgraded their NVerzion automation system. HVS assists with master control and branding for a new master control system core. View the TVTechnology Article Read More
By: Broadcast Engineering Dec. 11, 2009 WDSE-TV, the PBS affiliate in Duluth, MN, and Heartland Video Systems started planning the rebuild of the WDSE master control room in early 2008. At that time, WDSE’s digital broadcast stream consisted of an HD rebroadcast from PBS; an SD rebroadcast of PBS Create, an SD channel that also fed the analog transmitter; and the MN Channel, a service consisting of Minnesota government sessions and local series programming. The primary goal of the proje... Read More
By: Broadcast Engineering Dec. 10, 2008 Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB), headquartered in Baton Rouge, provides local and national PBS programming for six separate DMAs as well as to partner stations WLAE and WYES in New Orleans. Before 2008, all LPB programming was delivered via satellite; this recent upgrade provides for IP network delivery with a satellite backup. LPB is a partner with the Louisiana Optical Network Initiative (LONI), a high-speed university-based super computing networ... Read More
With the abundance of camera-capable mobile devices permeating our society, the public and the media are engaged in full-fledged news warfare, racing to be the first to capture and broadcast the next late-breaking news story. Fortunately, news crews are equipped with significantly better camera technology, enabling them to film in greater definition and clarity for optimal visually appeal. Recently, world renowned innovative multimedia manufacturer, JVC, released the latest development in news ... Read More
The broadcast technology industry is constantly seeking new ways to enhance the television viewing experience. First there was Standard Definition TV (SDTV), then High Definition TV (HDTV), followed by 3D TV. Now, the next emerging broadcasting technology is 4K Ultra High Definition TV (4K UHDTV). The 4K UHDTV technology has been employed in cinematography in recent years; however, television broadcasting is just beginning to utilize this technology. As cinematography technology advances, so do... Read More
The broadcast industry is constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. The emergence and implementation of the Cloud allows for efficient streamlining of daily business operations. Utilizing trusted Cloud service providers permits broadcasters to store high volumes of content remotely without weighing down their own storage system. The Cloud is virtually revolutionizing the industry through its capabilities to reduce infrastructure costs and maintenance. By effecti... Read More
When all U.S. broadcast networks made the transition from analog to digital signal, the shift opened...