February 19-21, 2006
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Dallas, Texas

No one brings together equipment manufacturers for side-by-side demonstrations like you will see in the NRB Tech Lab! The new NRB Technology Committee in partnership with noted systems integrator bring you another year of Tech Lab with some great new features. Participate in three days of hands-on product demonstrations, industry specific labs, Q&A panel discussions with respected ministries leaders, plus get connected with other staff at some of the largest media ministries in the country.

See side-by-side comparisons of cameras, video editing suites, and other system components that will enhance your own facility and bring you up to par with today’s demanding production requirements. Are you wondering where you should be investing your resources and energy? The industry specific labs will open up your thinking to numerous possibilities available to you. From production to editing to new distribution models, discover what is new and how advances may enhance what you are offering and improve your position in ministry.
 

Schedule

Sunday, February 19^th

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Open House (Equipment Demos)

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Radio Lab

Focusing on radio technology, both how it is acquired and captured. Participants will find out what the various technologies are, and why it is important to know and understand them.  Hear about the digital domain, innovative tools, ministry and Satellite Radio, transitioning for the future. 

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Open House (Equipment Demos)

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Panel Discussion (TV)

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Open House (Equipment Demos)

Monday, February 20^th

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Open House (Equipment Demos)

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TV Lab

We will feature HD, SD and DTV television. High Definition and digital DTV are on the radar screen of churches, television ministries, network and production companies.  Participants will discover some of the latest trends and technologies related to television. Topics covered will include traffic, automation, DTV broadcasting, PSIP, Closed Captioning, transitioning with the latest technologies and analog to digital, acquiring content, editing in HD, play out servers or tape decks

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Panel Discussion (Church Media)

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Open House (Equipment Demos)

Tuesday, February 21^st

9:00 am – 11:00 am Open House (Equipment Demos)

10:00 am – 12:00 pm New Media Lab

Featuring new media, attendees will definitely be on the cutting-edge after attending this lab! Explore some of the hottest topics surrounding new media, including new technologies for your Web site, streaming, sending data streaming, radio, iPods ™ and cell phones, using New Media to proclaim the Gospel.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Panel Discussion (Radio)

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Open House (Equipment Demos)

(Located on exposition floor...)