David Fox
David Fox has worked in TV and radio as a writer, reporter, researcher, producer and director, and has also worked as a journalist for many national newspapers and magazines, including writing extensively about TV technology for SVG Europe, TVB Europe, TV Technology Europe, Zerb and the IBC Daily.
Daily NewsMavric from Wohler signals alert status
Wohler’s Mavric is a new remote monitoring application suite licensed to run with signal probes installed on any of the company’s current iSeries or eSeries monitors, or its new RMoG-12G openGear card.
Daily NewsHitomi MatchBox lets ST 2110 sync in
MatchBox is now compatible with SMPTE ST 2110, allowing Hitomi’s lip sync and latency measurement tool to integrate into IP-based workflows. The IP interfacing options are also available on Hitomi’s IdentBox.
Daily NewsGreen-Go’s wireless comms series Strides out
Comms system manufacturer Green-Go is set to introduce Stride Antenna, the first product in the Stride wireless intercom series. It promises seamless roaming, greater DECT spectrum efficiency and increased user mobility, without affecting the range or the audio quality of devices on the network.
Daily NewsCanon’s EOS C400 goes off base for low-light shooting
The EOS C400 is Canon’s first high-end RF-mount cinema camera, packing a lot of features into a more compact system.
Daily NewsArri’s Hi-5 SX proves handy for camera control
Arri’s upcoming Hi-5 SX is a single-axis wireless hand unit for camera and lens control that offers flexible upgrade options. Said to be weatherproof and hard-wearing, it can control almost any lens on any camera.
Daily NewsEasyrig Boom Rig makes audio capture easy
With the release of the Easyrig Boom Rig, boom operators and sound engineers are the next market for the camera weight distribution and support stalwart.
Daily NewsKenro pixel tube lights look Smart
A range of compact Smart Lite pixel tube lights is set to be introduced by Kenro, offering dynamic lighting effects in an easily portable package.
Daily NewsCobalt offers more affordable conversion
The new Indigo ST 2110 openGear gateway card from Cobalt Digital offers bidirectional 12G, four channels HD (up to 1080p60). It includes support for ST 2022-7 seamless redundancy switching, as well as IS 04/05 NMOS for automatic discovery and configuration.
Daily NewsVersatile lightweight tripod new from Libec
The new Libec TH-V is a video tripod system with mid-level spreader aimed at mirrorless, DSLR and handheld cameras. It can be matched with the new TH-V H 75mm ball and flat base video head with pan handle, which can carry a payload of up to 5kg.
Daily NewsSustainable Salt-E Dog from Anton/Bauer runs on sodium power
Salt-E Dog is a 9kWh sustainable power supply that uses salt-based power cells instead of lithium. Andrew Hutton, Head of Product Management, batteries and mobile power, Anton/Bauer, said it aims to replace small fuel generators for film or broadcast production while addressing environmental problems associated with lithium batteries. It runs ...
Daily NewsPortaprompt Quasar joins NDI universe
Portaprompt now supports NDI connectivity for its Quasar range of broadcast prompters, which offer screen sizes from 12in to 32in.
Daily NewsSwit to unveil new field production monitor
Swit is set to introduce a 21.5in HD field production monitor with 4K inputs alongside small new Omni batteries at IBC2024. The 1000 nits FM-215HDR QLED monitor includes a V-mount battery adaptor for use on location.
Daily NewsIn the lead: IBC exhibitors report rise in good leads at the show
IBC2023 attracted lots of visitors, but were they the sort exhibitors were hoping for? We asked them, ‘was it good for you?’
Daily NewsFujifilm expands cinematic lenses for broadcast operations offering
Fujifilm’s Duvo series of native cinematic lenses with broadcast functionality is being expanded with a new portable 24-300mm lens, as well as the preview of a wide-angle version, to go with the recently released 45x box lens that has already sold 20 units in Europe.
Daily NewsAtomos collaborative cloud editor ready to launch
Atomos Edit is a new easy-to-use cloud/browser editor that is designed as a fully-fledged collaboration system. It has been in beta for several months and is due to launch as a product in the next month.
Daily NewsGravity Media invests in Sony cameras
Gravity Media has invested in a large number of new Sony cameras to upgrade and expand its global camera fleet, mainly for live sports production, including Formula E motor racing and ATP Tour tennis.
Daily NewsQuartz crystallises benefits of Mesh wireless workflows
Domo’s new Quartz Mesh wireless links system promises to be easier to configure, simplify workflows and reduce broadcaster’s RF channel requirements.
Daily NewsLive virtualised production updated
The latest version of NetOn.Live’s LiveOS Production Platform enables local, remote, and decentralised live production running on COTS IT servers in a SMPTE ST 2110 video-over-IP network.
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Robotic Arm turns in silent spin cycle
The new Robotic Arm from Blackcam Robotics, seen going through the motions on the Vizrt stand, is a highly mobile compact system that can spin through a 360º sphere.
Daily NewsArgosy unveils Ultra 12G range
Moving from traditional SDI infrastructure to UHD needn’t mean ripping everything out and moving to fibre. Argosy’s new Ultra range of 12G products means that “engineers with traditional tools and skill sets” can work with a system “that is very rugged, very robust and they all know”, said Chris Smeeton, ...
