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Stage Tec highlights IP-based Nexus interconnections
The Nexus audio network was previously designed exclusively for networking using a proprietary fibre optic cable protocol.
4K encoder for live contributions new from Zycast
Professional broadcast equipment manufacturer ZyCast showcased a number of its latest solutions, including its 4K encoder, at IBC2019.
NEP invests in Merging Anubis
The technical management team at NEP has ordered 50 Merging Technologies Anubis audio interface desktop units, which the vendor refers to as the “Swiss army knife,” of audio.
Audio codec fleet control from Tieline
The Cloud Codec Controller software tool was shown at IBC last year, and now it has been released.
Hydraulic Press Channel invests in Kron Chronos 1.4
A total of 72 Kron Technologies Chronos 1.4 high-speed cameras were taken to Finland recently, where they were put through their paces by the Hydraulic Press Channel.
India automation project lands Aveco an IBC award
Automation specialist Aveco celebrated its involvement in a project that won the Innovation, Content Everywhere category at the IBC2019 Awards on Sunday.
EVS X-One simulator enhances sports training
The Broadcast Academy, the training and legacy unit of host broadcast specialist HBS, has deployed a new live TV simulator based on EVS’ X-One unified live production system.
Panasonic focuses on PTZ for AR and VR
Panasonic has partnered with 3D graphics specialist Brainstorm to develop PTZF (pan, tilt, zoom and focus) tracking data for its AW-UE150 camera to provide augmented reality content.
Atomos Ninja V exhibits its Raw power
Atomos has announced upgrades to its Ninja V recorder/monitor to handle Raw 6K and 4K video over HDMI from Panasonic’s Lumix S1H and Nikon’s Z7 or Z6 full-frame mirrorless cameras.
VR given an added dose of Reality by Zero Density
Zero Density has introduced Reality Hub, a platform that integrates its Reality Engine virtual studio production system, with newsroom and MCR systems, studio automation, social media and any external data such as weather forecasts through its module host service.
Glass LXE standalone virtual console new from Wheatstone
New at IBC is Wheatstone’s Glass LXE virtual console for its established WheatNet-IP audio network.
IndiPro introduce BMPCC4K battery adaptor plate
Power cables, battery adaptors and batteries are the heroes at the stand of IndiPro Tools, who are new to the IBC show this year.
BT: Once stable, 5G will be “superior to satellite”
At IBC2019, BT Sport has demonstrated what it claims to be Europe’s first multi-location 5G-enabled remote production.
Swift Multi Slider new from Waterbird Systems
The new MS Swift is Waterbird’s latest bendable Multi Slider, this time designed for high-speed use.
SSL previews audio production platform developments
The company is using IBC to preview ongoing developments across its System T broadcast audio production platform.
New module for Tieline wireless remotes
The company has developed a new Dual Active SIM internal module for the ViA remote codec supporting two active cellular connections.
Wheatstone showcases AoIP appliance for connecting studios
New this IBC is an AoIP appliance that removes the barriers to seamlessly sharing studio operation and high-quality programming between facilities, sports venues, and other sites in separate locations.
Klover delivers Klear Shot - FP
At IBC2018 Klover displayed a device called the Klear Shot, which uses compressed gas to blow rain and other debris from a camera lens without actually contacting the surface of the lens.
Disk Archive showcases Alto ARX
The company is showing its Alto ARX, a standalone archive aimed at smaller workgroups or those taking their first step towards a proper enterprise workgroup.
Aperi hails new funding
Virtualised media production company Aperi is showcasing its latest innovations at IBC2019 in the wake of securing more than $10m in additional funding.
Mobile Viewpoint enables enhanced sports coverage
IP contribution services specialist Mobile Viewpoint is showcasing new multi-camera functionality features for its IQ Sports Producer all-in-one production suite in Hall 14.
VR encoder head on show at Seeder
Seeder’s new S260VR-2C-PT40 is a virtual reality encoder head, with PT40 pedestal, that can carry up to 26kg, including teleprompter.
Aaton adds to monitor offering
Transvideo has added the StarliteUltra 7in monitor to its line up and upgraded others.
STV’s new OB built by TVC
STV, one of three national TV channels in Belarus, has taken delivery of a new HD OB, plus a support vehicle, built by TVC and on show in the Outside Exhibit area at IBC.
Verimatrix focuses on ProtectMyApp
Designed to bring cost-effective mobile application security to developers, Verimatrix is showcasing its recently-announced ProtectMyApp.
Vinten’s new FH-155 and FHR-155 heavy-duty pan-and-tilt heads
The new Vinten FH-155 is a robotic/manual pan-and-tilt head designed to support payloads of up to 70kg with accurate, smooth and quiet movements.
Real-time 8K 3D graphics with Visual Research’s Karisma
Visual Research has unveiled KarismaCG 8K, a real-time 3D graphics system that uses the entire 8K range - 16 times the resolution of HD.
Vortex adds SmartStream to CallMe-T
The CallMe-T IP audio codec now has SmartStream multi-destination audio streaming providing a new way to connect IP audio.
wTVision demos integration from sports production to control rooms
Integrated workflows and the capacity to cover all the major software necessities of a broadcasting operation are the main themes on the wTVision stand. Demonstrations include its sports systems: sports scouting and on-air graphics controller (SportStats Suite) and virtual graphics (AR³ Football).
Megahertz supplies OB truck for Spiritland
Audio specialist Spiritland Productions has taken delivery of a new 18-tonne bespoke IP-based OB truck built by Megahertz and on show on its stand in Hall 12.
CiNX cinema fluid heads launched by Miller
Available in three variations, the lightweight, durable fluid heads are feature packed to meet cinematographers’ needs at an affordable price.
Nebras Films buys first Baselight Two in Saudi Arabia
Following the lifting of a 35-year ban on cinema in Saudi Arabia, Nebras Films has established the first full production and post facility in Riyadh.
HPRC2600W case designed to protect Crane 3 Lab gimbal
Any camera stabiliser owners who have Zhiyun’s flagship Crane 3 Lab gimbal might be interested in the new HPRC2600W case designed specifically for it.
Irix releases first cine lens
The Swiss/Korean lens maker, Irix, has released its first cine lens: the Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1.
Klover highlights parabolic mics
Parabolic microphones provide a great deal of amplification, or gain, when capturing audio from a great distance, explained Paul Terpstra, one of the founders of the company.
LiteGear launches LiteMat Spectrum
The new LiteMat Spectrum offers an expanded Kelvin range with the ability to add accent colour through its patented colour mixing process.
Latest version of Project Parking on show by Marquis
Marquis Broadcast’s Avid-certified Project Parking tool is an industry standard for Avid storage management and project portability, providing project analytics, visualisation and archiving.
ARC Compensation hardware and software boosts Egripment telescoping crane
Egripment has introduced new ARC Compensation hardware and software for its Xtreme T10 telescoping crane, while its entire line of remote dolly systems now supports VR, AR and manual control.
Camgear sets tripods at ease with better counterbalance and fewer screw ups
Anyone working with tripod heads knows that counterbalance is vital to smooth operating.
Cartoni Sport 200 tripod legs are set for sports
Cartoni’s new Sport 200 (S200) tripod legs are designed specifically to meet the rigorous demands of sports and OB production.
Clear-Com launches FreeSpeak Edge
FreeSpeak Edge is the latest addition to the Clear-Com’s family of digital wireless intercom solutions.
Canford: Copper can’t cope
Canford is renowned for, as product development manager John Driver told the IBC Daily, “providing the glue – the interconnectors which makes the equipment work”.
New focus on PTZ for AR and VR from Panasonic
Panasonic has partnered with 3D graphics specialist Brainstorm to develop PTZF (pan, tilt, zoom and focus) tracking data for its AW-UE150 camera to provide augmented reality content.
AI initiative for Swiss sports leagues
Body Copy: AI sports production technology specialist Pixellot and live sports production leader NEP Switzerland (part of the NEP Group) have confirmed a new partnership to bring AI production technology to multiple Swiss sports leagues.
X marks the spot for sports training
The Broadcast Academy, the training and legacy unit of host broadcast specialist HBS, has deployed a new live TV simulator based on EVS’ X-One unified live production system.
Telemetrics launches RoboEye 2 and PT-CP-S5 robotic heads
Telemetrics has launched two new robotic heads at IBC.
The IBC Daily 2019: Day 4
Read the latest issue of the IBC Daily online now.
Panasonic 8K camera sensors target Tokyo Olympics
Panasonic is showing a new 8K camera based on organic sensor technology that it maintains is the future of camera sensors.
Sony’s IP Live Production System expands
At IBC Sony is showcasing its latest line-up of IP Live production solutions, including two IP extension adapters – the HDCE-TX30 for cameras and the HDCE-RX30 for camera control units.
Axon Digital Cerebrum updated
A new version of the Axon Digital Cerebrum Control and Monitoring system is being launched at IBC2019.
Zero Density partners with Broadcast Solutions
More European broadcasters and content creators will have access to Zero Density’s virtual production with real-time VFX technology after the company entered into a strategic partnership with system integrations company Broadcast Solutions.
Biggest order yet for Grass Valley LDX-86N UHD cameras
ES Broadcast has bought 151 Grass Valley LDX-86N UHD cameras at the show, along with 15 Kahuna switchers, all of which will be used next Summer in Tokyo.
New 20mm and three 85mm f1.8 lenses from Viltrox
Viltrox, which makes LED lights, LCD monitors and lens adapters, has released its first prime lenses, for Sony FE-mount, Nikon Z-mount and Fuji X-mount cameras.
Managing high traffic IP networks with SDNsquare
At IBC2019 Belgian media IP-networking and storage company SDNsquare is showcasing its growing range of products for optimising the predictability, performance and management of high-traffic IP networks.
Shure introduces TwinPlex mics
TwinPlex is Shure’s new line of premium subminiature (5mm) omnidirectional lavalier and headset microphones that are designed to manage tough conditions.
Making a pitch (roll and yaw) for diopter holders
The new Vocas Five-Axis Diopter Holder has been designed to take advantage of an increasing variety of diopters from manufacturers like Tiffen, and the many creative choices available.
Zylight’s launches Go-Panel with electronic Active Diffusion
For broadcast news and other run-and-gun shooting situations, Zylight has introduced the Go-Panel, a bi-colour 100W LED panel light with IP65 weather protection and Active Diffusion technology for electronic filter adjustments.
Spirit Lab extends full-frame prime family
Spirit Lab has added to its range of full-frame prime lenses with two new models: the 15mm and 100mm, which join its existing 24, 35, 50, 85 and 135mm lenses, with their distinctive purple banding.
Director’s Monitor Cage redesigned
The Director’s Monitor Cage v3, from Wooden Camera, has been redesigned to be a third lighter, and is universally compatible with any monitor up to nine inches, attaching via mountings at the top, bottom or rear.
Bringing new style to old lenses
TLS, which specialises in rehousing old lenses to add modern functionality, has turned its attention to three additional lines of vintage-style lenses: Neo Super Baltars; Leica Noctilux; and Zeiss B Speeds.
Stype Follower is a leader for intelligent AR and VR
Stype’s new Follower is an AR/VR system aimed at bridging the gap between virtual graphics and people, in that it enables presenters and actors to interact with the graphics, and even take graphics in their hands and play with them as if they were real.
France Télévisions commits to Scisys newsroom system
Scisys Media Solutions has been discussing the details of its recently announced deal with France Télévisions at IBC2019.
Kvm-tec media4Kconnect extends DisplayPort over IP
The new Kvm-tec media4Kconnect extender is a 4K DisplayPort 1.2 extender over IP in fibre with a range of 300m at a resolution of up to 4096x2160@60Hz with colour coding at 4:4:4@8bit per colour.
Tracis, Vocas and Camalot collaborate on lens damage system
Silicon Valley start-up Tracis has partnered with manufacturer Vocas and Amsterdam rental house Camalot to develop an automated lens damage assessment system.
JK Audio OuterLoop connects intercom to phones via Bluetooth
The new OuterLoop Bluetooth Intercom Beltpack is the latest in JK Audio’s range of broadcast wireless audio interfaces.
Waterbird’s XL Multi Slider is heavyweight contender
Multi slider manufacturer Waterbird has brought out a studio version that can carry a payload of 15kg, such as PTZ cameras or professional film equipment.
Multi-channel encoder highlighted by Sumavision
On show on the Sumavision stand is the company’s 10K115 multi-channel encoder.
Focus on HEVC for Cobalt Digital
Earlier this year, Cobalt Digital was one of several companies to receive an Emmy Award for its collaborative work on ARQ, the underlying technology powering RIST (Reliable Internet Stream Transport).
Grip factory updates GF-Slider
Grip Factory Munich has updated its GF-Slider system, with a new version of its GF-Low Rocker, which is designed for stable, low-level camera pan and tilt movements or rigging a solid camera mount for securing the camera in fixed positions (such as on a camera car).
GB Labs’ Dynamic Bandwidth Control gives priority to users
GB Labs has introduced Dynamic Bandwidth Control, which enables its storage clients to prioritise the use and capacity of available bandwidth, so that the entire system operates at peak performance at all times.
Nila bi-colour LEDs offer Precision Colortune
Nila’s new Zaila Bi-Color and Varsa Bi-Color are the first professional LED fixtures to offer its Precision Colortune system.
Mini PAGlink MPL50G new for IBC
The new Mini PAGlink MPL50G provides the benefits of PAG’s established battery linking technology in a more compact, lightweight format.
Indipro Tools reaches out to Europe
Power cables, battery adaptors and batteries are the heroes at the stand of IndiPro Tools, who are new to the IBC show this year.
Titan shines brightly on Rotolight stand
The new Titan X2 LED soft light is claimed to be “the brightest 2x1 soft light ever made,” delivering up to “twice the output of comparable LED lights with none of the added weight”.
Axon adds to Cerebrum system
A new version of the Axon Digital Cerebrum Control and Monitoring system is being launched at IBC2019.
Audio-Technica named as official mic services provider to MotoGP
The Japanese audio company has announced its appointment as official microphone services provider for MotoGP, the Grand Prix motorcycle racing Championship which holds 19 events at race circuits around the world every year.
Sony’s IP Live Production System expands
At IBC Sony is showcasing its latest line-up of IP Live production solutions, including two IP extension adapters – the HDCE-TX30 for cameras and the HDCE-RX30 for camera control units.
Videomenthe enhances collaborative media system
Media processing specialist Videomenthe is using IBC2019 to present the latest features included in V6 of its Eolementhe collaborative media toolbox.
Compact Kula AV new from Grass Valley
Kula AV is a new multiformat all-in-one production switcher that mixes video and digital or analogue audio, includes full clip-store integration to graphics creation and editing, and provides multiviewer capability.
Wide-ranging UHD zoom lens launched by Canon
The new CJ15ex4.3B is a lightweight UHD ENG-style zoom lens boasting class-leading magnification and wide-angle focal length.
Cinegy displays real-time 8K on display
Cinegy is showing real-time 8K video editing and display capabilities using the new Sharp 8M-B80AX1E 8K display, the first 80in 7680x4320 professional display to be mass produced.
‘Best OB truck in Europe’ among IBC’s outside exhibits
Anyone whose experience of OB trucks has been too little space, too many people, will be attracted to the biggest truck in IBC’s outside exhibits area, OBX, which has been built by Chromaline for Italy’s Videe.
The IBC Daily 2019: Day 3
Today’s issue of the IBC Daily is available to read online now.
Ledzep light Punches above its weight
The new Exalux Ledzep range of thin, robust and efficient LED lighting fixtures comes in two versions, and four sizes.
Raritan introduces new KVM-over-IP switch
First-time exhibitor Raritan is showcasing its Dominion KX IV-101 KVM-over-IP switch.
Lower cost SDI into IP from Magewell
Three new models in Magewell’s Pro Convert family of standalone NDI hardware converters are making their European debut at IBC2019: the Pro Convert HDMI TX and Pro Convert SDI TX dedicated NDI encoders, and the Pro Convert AIO RX NDI decoder.
camRade travelMate can pack it in
Three new bags have been added to camRade’s travelMate series, all of which have been designed to maintain compactness while offering enough space for camera accessories and a laptop.
K5600 Joker joins the LED lighting pack
Over the last decade, K5600 held off the introduction of its own LEDs because output and quality did not meet its standards. Now they do.
Sixth-gen AoIP console new from Telos
The company introduced the Axia Quasar 6th-generation AoIP console. Marty Sacks, VP of sales, support and marketing at The Telos Alliance, said that Axia’s new flagship console draws upon Telos’ rich history in AoIP for broadcast, with more than 9700 AoIP consoles and more than 100,000 connected devices on-air worldwide.
Progira software enables simpler broadcast network planning
The established Progira plan software which enables users to plan, evaluate and optimise broadcast networks accurately, has been joined by Progira plan for Server.
Connecting Storytelling with AR and IP
Vizrt has introduced Viz Engine 4 for live media, the cornerstone render engine for its future media workflows.
High horsepower portable mixer-recorder new from Sound Devices
Scorpio, a 32-channel, 36-track portable mixer-recorder, is making its IBC debut and is the “most powerful product” so far designed by Sound Devices.
Marquis Postflux platform protects Premiere Pro projects
Postflux is a new platform that improves the archiving, versioning, integrity, security, performance and sharing of Adobe projects in extended workflows.
Apantac KVM over IP for openGear
The new OG-KVM-IP-Tx card for the openGear chassis is on display.
8K ProRes Raw recording reaches Neon heights
The recently released Atomos Neon Cinema Series can now be upgraded to 8K with the new 8K Master Control Unit.
InfinitySet 3D integration is Unreal – with added Unity
Brainstorm has improved the integration of the Unreal Engine from Epic Games into InfinitySet, giving it “the best integration in the marketplace”, according to commercial director David Alexander.
4G remote camera control unveiled by CyanView
The Cy-Stem range by CyanView is pushing the bounds of camera control to deliver compelling, engaging viewer experiences, according to the company.
Canon C500 Mark II on show
Canon’s new 5.9K full-frame Cinema EOS system camera, the C500 Mark II is on show at IBC.
Consolidation for Cooke Optics
2019 is “a year of consolidation” for Cooke, according to its European director of sales, Carey Duffy.
Sony focuses on quality content creation
In a press conference early on the opening day of IBC2019, Sony reaffirmed its commitment to helping content creators to realise their visions and unveiled its flagship PXW-FX9 camcorder, which features a newly developed 6K full-frame sensor.
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