Genelec – a global leader in professional audio monitoring solutions – has introduced the 8380A three-way midfield SAMTM Main Monitor, taking its place in ‘The Main Ones’ family alongside its larger 8381A sibling. Designed for precise imaging and neutral sound reproduction, the 8380A is the natural choice for high SPL applications in medium-sized control rooms, including professional recording, mixing and mastering studios – as well as premium home audio environments.

The international swimming competition in Singapore, held from 21 to 27 September at the OCBC Aquatic Centre, marks the first time this prestigious global competition is staged in Asia. With more than 600 athletes from around the world competing in Singapore’s world-class aquatic venue, the event is not only a celebration of sporting excellence but also a showcase of technical innovation. A leading national broadcaster has chosen Lawo’s mc²56 MkIII production console to deliver the official audio mix for the championships, ensuring a sound experience that matches the event’s high profile.

Riedel Communications today announced the acquisition of hi human interface® from Broadcast Solutions, bringing a powerful, vendor-agnostic control system to its growing portfolio of broadcast, event, and production technologies.

Part of leading Japanese label Avex, Prime Sound Studio Form has been a cornerstone of the country’s music industry for more than two decades. Recently, the studio has elevated the performance of its flagship Room 1 by transforming its much-loved Genelec 1035A main monitors into the latest 1235A Smart Active Monitoring models via a retrofit upgrade – thus preserving its signature sound, while adding next-generation precision.

Starting in September, Nuremberg-based ProVideo distributor New Media AV will be selling high-quality audio and video wireless systems from Chinese manufacturer SYNCO, which focuses particularly on wireless intercom systems in its product range.

New Media AV is therefore the distributor of SYNCO audio and video wireless systems in the DACH region, Central Eastern Europe, Benelux, and Northern Europe.

The Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG | Art is the world’s first 135mm autofocus lens to achieve a maximum aperture of F1.4, delivering exceptional expressive capabilities for portrait photography.
Its unrivaled large bokeh and stunning resolution that renders every detail create an extraordinary sense of depth and dimensionality.
The natural perspective and moderate shooting distance unique to 135mm, combined with the rich bokeh of the bright F1.4 aperture, make the subject stand out and render on an entirely diff erent level compared to conventional 135mm F1.8 lenses.
Built on extensive expertise gained from developing numerous F1.4 prime lenses, this new 135mm lens from Sigma sets a new standard in portrait photography.

Panasonic Connect Europe announces two significant innovations for professional video production: the newly developed AK-UBX100 4K multifunction camera and the world's first* autofocus function for 2/3-type 4K studio cameras, supported by the AK-UCX100. This underscores Panasonic's commitment to providing video producers with tools that offer them greater flexibility, precision, and creative freedom in a variety of production environments.

Riedel Communications unveiled Bolero Mini, the company’s lightest and flattest wireless intercom beltpack to date. Designed to deliver maximum mobility with minimal footprint, Bolero Mini combines Bolero’s unmatched wireless performance and audio clarity with a discreet form factor that weighs less than a smartphone — making it ideal for stage talent, rigging crews, and anyone who values freedom of movement without compromise.

New Media AV is now distributing Ikan International in the DACH region, Central and Eastern Europe, Benelux, and Northern Europe.
Ikan develops professional studio equipment with a clear focus on infrastructure solutions for broadcast and production studios.
We present two product categories that are of particular interest to system integrators: the Lyra PoE lighting series as well as the Aura NDI teleprompters and monitors.

The Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary is the world’s first high-power zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras that achieves both 20mm at the wide end and a 10x zoom ratio.

German broadcast-infrastructure innovator Lawo and Belgian-based Skyline Communications, maker of DataMiner, a trailblazing transformational xOps platform, will be showcasing an evolved joint technology demonstration at IBC 2025 to discuss the potential of, and the prerequisites for, dynamic resource scheduling in Dynamic Media Facilities.

Broadcast Solutions, one of Europe’s largest media system integration groups, has acquired Dutch camera support specialist Egripment BV, and its rental subsidiary Egripment Deutschland GmbH. Both will retain their well-established names and market identities while expanding the portfolio available from Broadcast Solutions.

- 10-inch onboard monitor, purpose-designed for ALEXA 35 Live
- Touchscreen control, plus four configurable user buttons and tactile rotary knobs for quick image adjustments
- Multi-axis Monitor Yoke Support MYS-2 allows rapid, one-handed repositioning of the monitor

With the new KSC Open Controller Interface, BFE Studio und Medien Systeme has introduced a central extension for the KSC Core broadcast control system. The solution allows the connection of a wide variety of control devices—regardless of the manufacturer—thus creating new freedom in system planning and operation.

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That's the motto at HICON, because the new "Alpenstecker" is here, an XLR connector with summit quality.