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Broadcast Sports, Inc. to deliver Kentucky Derby action for NBC Sports

May 03, 2012 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI), a leading developer and service provider of wireless camera, audio and communication systems, will play a critical role in NBC’s live broadcast of the 138th Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. BSI will be providing the RF infrastructure and wireless technology that will allow NBC to extend their coverage beyond the track and grandstands into the furthest corners of Churchill Downs.

Sky Sports F1™ HD - BSI’s roving RF cameras win through torrential rain

March 26, 2012 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports Inc. (BSI)’s new UK office, which supplies wireless video and audio systems outside the USA, provided unbroken RF coverage of the Grand Prix™ from Australia and Malaysia on Sky Sport’s F1™ HD. This was in spite of torrential down pours in both countries. In Malaysia, rain was so heavy that the race was stopped for a period, due to poor visibility and water on the track.

Broadcast Sports, Inc. demonstrates the Dual Stream Mini Transmitter at NAB

March 12, 2012 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI), a leading provider of wireless broadcast technology and communications services, will be giving attendees at NAB an in-depth look at their Dual Stream Mini Transmitter.

Broadcast Sports, Inc. incorporates four cameras into DW12 Dallara chassis for the IZOD INDYCAR Series

March 06, 2012 | BSI Staff

March 6, 2012, Hanover, Md.— Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI) has incorporated three new HD on-board cameras, for a total of four systems, in the next-generation chassis for the 2012 INDYCAR season.

BSI cameras capture drivers at the moment of impact in Daytona 500 crashes

March 01, 2012 | BSI Staff

March 1, 2012, Hanover, Md.—Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI) was in the car with its Dual Stream technology as Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne each prepared for impact on Monday night at NASCAR’s Daytona 500.

Broadcast Sports Inc. expands its European team for live event coverage

February 28, 2012 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI), one of the world’s leading suppliers of wireless video and audio systems is expanding its UK based staff with additional RF engineers, R&D associates and product designers.

Broadcast Sports, Inc. kicks off Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction series with dynamic coverage of the record-breaking Scottsdale auction

February 06, 2012 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI) recently helped SPEED capture nearly 40 hours of dynamic coverage from the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

BSI tackles wireless microphone interference issues at Super Bowl XLVI

January 31, 2012 | Staff

NBC will be using eight of Broadcast Sports Inc.’s (BSI) proprietary MIC1500 Blue Steel Wireless Microphone Systems during the broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5. The microphones are a custom designed and built product from BSI that operate in clean spectrum and are ideally suited for large events like the Super Bowl that are plagued by spectrum availability issues.

Broadcast Sports Inc. helps ESPN create an unforgettable 5D Winter X Games broadcast

January 24, 2012 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI) is upping the ante on the Winter X Games coverage January 26-29 by providing ESPN with wireless transmission and control capabilities for the largest 5D broadcast ever produced by the network.

Broadcast Sports, Inc. executes flawless mobile coverage of Olympic Marathon Trials

January 16, 2012 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI) successfully deployed its comprehensive, mobile platform at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Houston, TX this past weekend. As part of the coverage for the men’s and women’s marathons, BSI supplied HD wireless services including transmission and control of all live elements. The coverage included two motorcycles with handheld camera operators, two CineFlex cameras on the lead vehicles and one CineFlex camera on a helicopter.

Broadcast Sports Inc. is growing and hiring in the Baltimore area

January 12, 2012 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports Inc. (BSI), a Baltimore-area company that provides wireless technology and communications systems for television broadcasting, continues to give local employment figures a boost with ongoing hiring planned for 2012.

BSI helps SPEED bring the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions to car enthusiasts

January 12, 2012 | BSI Staff

SPEED has selected Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI) as their RF and communications provider for the broadcasting of the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions during 2012. BSI will be a vital part of the nearly 40 hours of live HD coverage on SPEED from the event at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 17-22.

Broadcast Sports, Inc. helps ESPN launch the inaugural Carrier Classic

November 08, 2011 | BSI Staff

BSI's 2D and 3D camera systems, RF camera systems, and RF sideline, anchor, and player microphones will play a key role in ESPN's broadcast of the Carrier Classic basketball game to be played on the USS Carl Vinson Aircraft Carrier in San Diego on Veterans Day, November 11, 2011.

Broadcast Sports, Inc. delivers new view to the Quicksilver Pro France 2011 Surfing Championship

October 24, 2011 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI), together with NEP Cymru, unveiled a new camera setup specifically designed for the Quicksilver Pro France 2011 Surfing Competition, the exciting event on the elite men's Association of Surfing Professionals World Surfing Tour.

BSI’s on-board camera delivers heart-stopping views of Tony Kanaan and Helio Castroneves crash at Baltimore Grand Prix

September 06, 2011 | BSI Staff

Tony Kanaan and Helio Castroneves Crash at Baltimore and Broadcast Sports Captures The Action

Broadcast Sports, Inc. brings the 93rd PGA Championship up-close and personal

September 02, 2011 | BSI Staff

BSI plays a key role in CBS's broadcast of the 93rd PGA Championship by providing Wireless Enhanced Audio and HD Video Technology, and connecting with PGA fans around the globe.

Broadcast Sports, Inc. swings into 3D action at the 2011 Little League World Series

August 22, 2011 | BSI Staff

BSI to provide ESPN with Little League World Series 3D & 2D coverage by using a dual wireless miniature HD camera link, one dual wireless UHF camera control, one spread spectrum data link for 3D Pace CamNet Data, one UHF Camera PL, and two UHF handheld radios and accessories.

Broadcast Sports, Inc. announces international expansion

August 17, 2011 | BSI Staff

UK Office now open – Exhibiting at the IBC in Amsterdam

BSI provides extreme RF solutions to Summer X Games

August 16, 2011 | BSI Staff

BSI provides RF services at the 17th Summer X Games in Los Angeles, CA.

Broadcast Sports, Inc. gearing up for inaugural 2011 Baltimore Grand Prix

August 15, 2011 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports, Inc. is gearing up to provide all wireless technology for the inaugural 2011 Baltimore Grand Prix.

Broadcast Sports, Inc. and the TNT Sprint Cup Summer Series: BSI’s enhanced audio and HD technology revs-up experience for viewers

August 03, 2011 | BSI Staff

BSI’s enhanced audio and HD technology revs-up experience for viewers of the TNT Sprint Cup Summer Series

Sports Video Group: BSI Meets RF Challenges Head On for NBC’s Triple Crown

June 30, 2011 | Karen Hogan, Assistant Editor at Sports Video Group

Sports Video Group's Feature on 2011 Triple Crown Coverage by BSI for the NBC Sports Group

Broadcast Sports, Inc. Provides Winning Coverage of 2011 Triple Crown Races

June 17, 2011 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports, Inc., (BSI) a world leader in wireless camera and audio systems, concluded coverage of the 2011 Triple Crown races for NBC and Versus networks this past weekend at the 2011 Belmont Stakes. This year’s races were full of long shot wins and marks the first time since 2005 the entire Triple Crown was broadcast on one network, the NBC Sports Group.

Sports Video Group Reports: BSI Provides Wireless Camera Link for Final Four Coverage

April 04, 2011 | BSI Staff

A feature from the Sports Video Group, by Carolyn Braff, reporting on the wireless camera link provided by BSI for the Final Four network broadcasts.

Broadcast Sports, Inc Makes Sweet 16 and Elite 8

March 23, 2011 | BSI Staff

March 23, 2011, Hanover, MD. Broadcast Sports, Inc is pleased to announce that it will be providing an HD Wireless Camera Link for the Broadcast of this year’s edition of “March Madness.”

Broadcast Sports, Inc.'s Busy Winter Season

March 22, 2011 | BSI Staff

Hanover, MD...Broadcast Sports, Inc. (BSI), a world leader in wireless camera and audio systems, took the chill out of a cold winter by heating up the TV airways.

Broadcast Sports & The Breeders’ Cup on ESPN

October 26, 2010 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports Wireless Transmission System Brings Unique Viewpoints to The Breeders' Cup on ESPN

BSI Supplies Wireless HD Camera for Dew Tour Championships

October 14, 2010 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports' Wireless HD Camera Brings Seamless Coverage to NBC's Dew Games Championships

Broadcast Sports Provides RF Technology for the First X Games in 3D

July 27, 2010 | BSI Staff

BSI's 3D Wireless Handheld and On-board Camera Systems Give Viewers an Extreme Experience

BSI Utilizes Exclusive Wireless Audio Technology at 2010 Masters Tournament

April 09, 2010 | BSI Staff

Broadcast Sports' Exclusive MIC 1500 to Provide Seamless Coverage at 2010 Masters Tournament

Articles

Peter Larsson talks with Dennis Pittsenbarger on Hot Rod Magazine Live

March 07, 2012 | BSI Staff

If you missed the live broadcast of Peter's interview, click here to see where you can stream it or download the complete podcast.

Nearly 200 First-Time Exhibitors Join 2012 NAB Show

February 28, 2012 | NAB Press Release

The debuting NAB Show exhibitors include Broadcast Sports Inc., MAC Group, Nikon, RGB Networks, The Switch Network, TV Azteca and Vimond Media Solutions, each showcasing products and services integral to the content life cycle. A full list of NAB Show first-time exhibitors can be found here.

Carrier Classic scores high ratings for ESPN

December 07, 2011 | TV Technology - Claudia Kienzle

TV Technology gives front page coverage to the successful broadcast of the inaugural Carrier Classic on ESPN.

Visit BSI at the IBC Show September 9 – 11 in Amsterdam

September 08, 2011 | BSI Staff

BSI to Visit the IBC Show September 9 – 11 in Amsterdam

Baltimore Sun features Broadcast Sports, Inc.

September 07, 2011 | Lorraine Mirabella, The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun features Broadcast Sports, Inc.

BSI’s Peter Larsson describes the unique perspective on-board cameras provide racing fans

September 06, 2011 | DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer

BSI's Peter Larsson Describes Unique Perspective Featured in Sports Illustrated

At BSI, Safety Comes First

May 27, 2011 | BSI Staff

Thanks to BSI Representative Glenn Vitale, safety has always come first at BSI. But Vitale also plays a vital role in the “Sports Production Safety Group” part of the Sports Video Group (SVG). The goal of this safety team is to minimize risk for clients and maximize safety for employees through consistent education and training for all industry workers.

Celebrating the Life of Corey Twait

April 05, 2011 | BSI Staff

BSI celebrates the life of Corey Twait

EE Times features benefits from BSI's RF and microwave technology

December 21, 2010 | BSI Staff

EE Times the Global Electronics Engineering Community features ESPN's broadcast of Breeder's Cup benefits from use of BSI's RF and microwave technology.

John Porter inducted into Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

February 26, 2010 | BSI Staff

BSI Co-founder, John Porter, Inducted Into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

NASCAR.com Feature on BSI Onboard Technology

July 15, 2009 | BSI Staff

INSIDE NASCAR profiles Broadcast Sports HD onboard technology and the exciting effect on the televised races. In an Inside NASCAR feature on NASCAR.com, Josh Pate describes how Broadcast Sports' onboard cameras place viewers in the action providing a unique and exciting perspective not often found in other televised sports.

BroadcastEngineering.com features BSI’s use of HD cameras to capture high-action race shots.

June 24, 2008 | Staff at BroadcastEngineering.com

Small HD cameras are now being utilized by Broadcast Sports to capture point-of-view racing shots for NASCAR, Indy Car, and American LeMans Series racing. Broadcast Sports is among the first to use these cameras that are the size of a golf ball, capturing live shots along the raceway from inside the race car, overhead and rear views, and pit crews. The cutting edge Iconix HD POV cameras, capture racing shots that are nearly impossible with larger cameras. Neil Ojason of Broadcast Sports is quoted as saying these cameras “have provided the two of the best shots of the season”. Although risks are involved with using such small cameras at such high speeds, and two cameras have been destroyed in crashes, they are “well worth the price for the value of the shots we gained”.

Indianapolismotorspeedway.com features BSI’s onboard HD 360 degree cameras

January 10, 2008 | Dave Lewandowski, indianapolismotorspeedway.com

As a domestic motorsports first, cameras that can pan 360 degrees were used at all IndyCar races in 2008, and high definition onboard footage was broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. Broadcast Sports is listed in this article as developing the system and performing aerodynamic research and wind tunnel simulation with Indy Racing League to develop a system that does not affect race car aerodynamics at speeds more than 220 mph. A close up photo of the mount that houses the camera is featured in the article.

Broadcast Sports wins contract for more than 20 U.S. PGA Tour events in 2007 and beyond.

November 22, 2006 | Staff at BroadcastEngineering.com

Broadcast Sports is referred to as “coming out on top” in this article describing how vendors competed in a “shoot-out” and in extensive controlled lab tests at CBS labs in New York City. All key performance parameters were tested, including end-to-end video latency. CBS then awarded Broadcast Sports with live HD coverage for all golf shows in 2007 and beyond. Broadcast Sports uses Link HD Wireless Camera Transmit Systems provided by Microwave Radio Communications.

Wescam announces its Broadcast Sports Inc. division has cameras and wireless transmission equipment in orbit on space shuttle Endeavor.

December 07, 2000 | Staff at Business Wire

Broadcast Sports Inc., a division of Wescam, was chosen to provide space shuttle Endeavor and its five-member crew with visual information systems, known as NASA as WVS (wireless video system), that they developed and constructed. This system included a camera with three lenses, and two transmission antennae on each of two astronaut helmets, plus seven remote reception antennae that receive transmission from the helmet cameras. The images are relayed to mission control centre in Houston allowing NASA engineers to provide ground support and monitor their progress in real time. Wescam vice-president of commercial systems David Smith is quoted in this article as saying "It is proving itself by providing superior imagery and gives NASA a new perspective on the progress of the mission” and "We are very proud that our visual information system was chosen." Wescam also provided a prototype to prove the concept aboard John Glenn's Discovery mission in October 1998, and the WVS is scheduled to be a part of future missions.