Channel 5, the prominent Thai-language radio and TV channel, is re-equipping its three production studios in Bangkok, replacing all audio mixing consoles with new Lawo mc²56 digital audio models, paired with a Nova73 HD router.

The broadcast provider TVN PRODUCTION, a partner of EuroTV Österreich, utilized an extensive MediorNet installation from Riedel Communications for the broadcast of the women’s Super G World Cup in Haus im Ennstal for the Austrian broadcast network ORF. Despite the extreme temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius the Riedel fiber technology enabled a successful event.

Shepperton-based Camera Corps, a leader in robotic camera control systems, has chosen the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas for the worldwide launch of its new ultra-compact Mini Joystick Control. Mini Joystick Control is compatible with all Camera Corps and Egripment pan and tilt heads, including the award-winning Camera Corps Q-Ball.

I-MOVIX will launch SprintCam Vvs HD, a new ultra-slow-motion system for live HD broadcast production. Featuring the outstanding quality, performance and usability of SprintCam technology, SprintCam Vvs HD operates at frame rates from 25 to 2,500 fps (up to 100 times slower than the live action) and provides instant replay at native high-definition resolution and image quality.

Drawing on more than 50 years of investment and success in engineering design and technology, SENCORE will debut three new products at the 2010 NAB Show while also showcasing its existing line of standard-setting Atlas modulator receiver decoders (MRDs). Like all SENCORE products, these innovations represent the company's commitment to providing high-quality signal processing and video delivery in the most cost-effective way for broadcast, cable, satellite and telco operations around the world.

Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc., a Belden brand, is a leader in portable and fixed fiber optic systems for television broadcast production. Telecast systems accommodate all television production signals, including NTSC/PAL video, SDI and HD/SDI video, analog and AES/EBU audio, HD and triax camera interfaces, and intercom and data signals.

At this years NAB Telecast will feature its 3D capabilities, its TeleCube™ Modular Media Interface and the CopperHead™ 3000 Series

Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, is debuting the new Production Maestro™ Pro add-on module for its Eclipse Version 5.1.3 digital matrix intercom system at Broadcast Video Expo 2010 (Stand H30). Production Maestro Pro offers the same great feature set as Production Maestro™ ─ letting operators interact directly with the Eclipse to quickly set up and manage live dynamic voice communications for small or large networked intercom systems ─ with the addition of several new tools that significantly enhance user interaction.

* Vision QMD & Octane SD & HD Production Switchers
* OverDrive® Automated Production Control System
* XPression 3D HD Character Generator & Graphics Platform
* SoftMetal Video Servers
*  openGear 3G/HD/SD Multi-Definition Terminal Equipment

Custom Consoles announces the completion of a large order for Presteigne Charter, one of the world's leading broadcast dry hire and systems rental specialists. A total of 20 desks from the Module-R range have been delivered for use across two major sports events: the Australian Tennis Open and the Vancouver Winter Games.

Building on a solid base of award-winning digital video recorders, Fast Forward Video (FFV) will demonstrate its continued industry leadership as a solution-based company. With its proven ability to adapt to the needs of the broadcasting market, Fast Forward Video will demonstrate application-based solutions that harness JPEG2000 compression and deliver the highest HD and SD image quality available for record and playback.

For broadcast engineers HD SDI 1.5 Gb/s operation is now common practice so many broadcasting units are presently looking at 3 Gb/s as the next step. “ With an increasing demand for HD transmissions broadcasters are demanding guarantees of 3G compatibility right down to cable and connector behaviour,“ says Oli Hentschel, Draka Product Manager, Studio Broadcast .” This month we concluded a series of thorough tests for our entire range with the leading measurement expert, Tektronix , who certified that our range of HDTV cables are fully in line with SMPTE 424M requirements.”

Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, is the star of the show when it comes to communications at Russia’s Zvezda television channel. Launched in 2005 by the Russian Defence Ministry and serving the Moscow metropolitan area, the broadcaster counts on a 96-port Clear-Com Eclipse® Omega digital matrix intercom to keep communications running smoothly as staff members produce the channel’s 24/7 roster of programming.

The Swiss SNG provider NewsCam expanded its four camera HD SNG vehicle with a Riedel Artist digital matrix intercom. Riedel Communications, one of the leading manufacturers of intercom, fiber, audio and radio technology, delivered an Artist 32 system. Tele Comm Sportservice, Riedel's partner in Switzerland, was responsible for implementing the project.

ARD/ZDF (Germany), YLE (Finland), Avtoradio (Russia), NRK (Norway) and other broadcasters are using MAYAH codecs such as C11 Audio Codec, SPORTY Reporter Codec, as well as the Centauri II for their production during the Winter Olympics 2010.

Nowhere is space more precious than on a mobile video unit. Even the 53-foot expando HDTV trucks are densely packed with gear and extremely crowded at air time. And many studio control rooms aren’t much roomier. So one of the most common complaints and requests that manufacturers hear is to pack more firepower into ever smaller boxes.