ENGINEERED TO PERFORM - Classic craftsmanship reinvented. The new Cartoni Ragno Pod is a portable tripod riser and operator platform that elevates camera setup by over 2 feet (629mm), giving videographers & filmmakers a clear, unobstructed view above crowds and obstacles.

On January 13, 2026, KSC Systems invites professionals from broadcasting, media production, events, post-production, and control room environments to the KSC Experience Day 2026 in Hamburg. The event will take place at the Hotel Hafen Hamburg and will offer a compact overview of current developments in the KSC product family as well as best practices from real production and control room projects.

Transcontinenta GmbH, distributor for Godox in Germany, is pleased to introduce the new Godox KNOWLED MG4KR. A professional full-color light of the latest generation, it sets new standards in film lighting technology with exceptional brightness, expanded color options, and precise control.

As the latest addition to the successful KNOWLED series, Godox presents a lighting tool that impresses with both its performance and creative possibilities and was developed for professional production environments.

Vizrt, a leader in live production technology revolutionizing viewer engagement and experience, releases AI-driven advances focusing on speed, intelligence, and accuracy in the industry-leading media asset management (MAM) system, Viz One 8.1.

As high-stakes Premier League fixtures approach and additional premium content launches, with MONO positioning themselves to dominate Thailand’s sports streaming market for the coming decade, Mono Streaming Co. Ltd. selected PlayBox Neo’s Channel-in-a-Box HD servers to support their English Premier League program for OTT streaming platform “Monomax”.

Transcontinenta GmbH, distributor for Zhiyun in Germany and Austria, presents the new SMOOTH Q5 Ultra. The versatile smartphone gimbal combines powerful stabilization, smart control, and state-of-the-art AI technology in a compact design.

Riedel Communications today announced that the Bregenz Festival has significantly expanded its use of Riedel’s cutting-edge communications and media distribution technologies to support its world-renowned lake stage productions. Leveraging Riedel’s Bolero wireless intercoms, Artist digital matrix intercom system, and MediorNet real-time media network, the festival has transformed its technical operations to deliver seamless coordination and immersive audience experiences.

Systems integrator Broadcast Solutions is taking a forward-looking approach and expanding its management team. Effective from 1 November 2025, Stefan Breder continues in his current role as CEO together with Maximilian Breder in a Co-CEO structure. At the same time Zlatan Gavran was appointed COO of the company.

Arkona technologies GmbH, a developer of ultra-low-latency, high density IP processing solutions for live broadcast production, today announces a new strategic partnership with Network Electronics Japan (NEJ). Under this agreement, NEJ will act as arkona’s local reseller and support provider, representing the full arkona product line, which has been developed to deliver the core routing, mixing, and conversion power behind next-generation IP studios and OB workflows. The partnership will be formally unveiled at InterBEE 2025 where NEJ will host arkona’s technology on Booth 3205, Hall 3. 

On a dive …
the SC-AQUA MARINEX ARAMID MIKRO14 microphone cable from Sommer cable remains watertight thanks to its special waterblocking tape and can be permanently laid at a water depth of up to 20 m. Thus it can be used for a large range of applications, from installation in amusement parks, sports arenas and wildlife parks to utilization in OB vans, near the coast or in boat building.

BFE Studio und Medien Systeme GmbH is strengthening its KSC development team: Konstantin Schinas has been head of development and product management since October 1, 2025. The graduate engineer in media technology brings with him many years of experience in product management, system architectures, and streaming and compression solutions. His mission: to strategically develop the KSC Systems family further—towards even more networked, open, and user-centered solutions.

Lawo, a global leader in broadcast and media technology, is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Wright as Vice President of Sales for North America. With over two decades of experience in strategic sales leadership across hardware, software, and SaaS solutions, Wright brings a wealth of expertise to Lawo’s growing North American operations.

Arkona technologies GmbH - a German-based provider of IP core infrastructure solutions for professional broadcast – announces the recent release of version 2.8 for its flagship BLADE//runner suite, which delivers ultra-low latency audio/video routing, compression and processing tools in live production environments. The new release continues arkona’s commitment to delivering agile, high-performance control across software-defined broadcast infrastructures, and will introduce several important enhancements that increase efficiency, interoperability, and creative flexibility. Chief amongst these changes is the introduction of a new licensing fee structure, designed to make user access simpler, easier and more cost effective. 

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that Sigma's full-frame mirrorless camera [Sigma BF] has won the "2025 Good Design Gold Award" and "Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award."

The Good Design Gold Award is presented to designs recognized as particularly outstanding among the "Good Design Best 100" selected for 2025.

With the 2025/26 concert season already underway, ORF has inaugurated its newly upgraded sound control room at the Vienna Musikverein—now fully equipped with IP-based audio technology from Lawo. This modernization marks a significant step forward in enhancing live broadcast workflows, capturing the intricate soundscapes of orchestral performances with even greater precision, and ensuring robust operational reliability for high-profile live productions. The smooth functioning of the control room plays a central role in mixing not only numerous concerts and live broadcasts throughout the year, but also the globally celebrated Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Concert, viewed by millions around the world.