C-SPAN takes digital two-step: Panasonic DVCPRO decks and Grass Valley MAN system ready the network for the future. (Technology).(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, January, 2002 by Kerschbaumer, Ken

C-SPAN is ready to hit the switch on the first part of its conversion to digital technology. The cable net has to finish tests of a new Grass Valley Group Media Area Network (MAN) system and put the final touches on installation of a number of Panasonic DVCPRO tape decks before all systems are go.

"Two years ago, we talked about what was important going forward with our board of directors," says Rob Kennedy, C-SPAN executive vice president and co-chief operating officer. "Their message was, it was important to go digital for two reasons: to improve the quality right away, and to develop a platform that would serve us in terms of future applications." The project began in summer of 2000 with planning and is expected to be completed within the next 18...

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