As far as the delay goes, one must consider the number of devices that
that original signal goes through before it reaches your TV screen, all
which add delay to the signal. Digital cameras, microwave and satellite
trucks, fiber and satellite transmissions, encoders and decoders at each
level of analog/digital conversion. The biggest delay device in my
system at home is TIVO, which delays the signal almost a full second,
when compared to the signal coming straight into the monitor. It's a
wonder that all this technology doesn't fail more.
The other thing to keep in mind is the fact they these were all live
broadcasts last night and were probably all on some sort of intentional
delay device to keep a "Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction" from going
out over the air and risking a huge FCC fine. I don't think anything
outside of news is actually "live" anymore. It's too financially risky.
Richard P.
Last night, in observing the various New Year's Eve broadcasts, this
"problem" was in stark evidence. In fact, last night it was not just
the sound that was not in sync, it was the time as well. Some TV
broadcasts were as much as four or five seconds behind or ahead of
others as indicated by their countdown display clocks. None were
right on the money according to WWV, the "official" time signal of the
United States government. Now, a few seconds one way or the other is
obviously nothing to be alarmed about, but with all the technology
available and with all the technicians and equipment on hand, why
can't they get it right?
Steve
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