Outside broadcast (OB) specialist, CTV, recently used EVS technology to ensure the successful editing and play out of BBC1’s TV coverage of the world renowned 2012 BAFTA ceremony. The prestigious awards were held on 12 February at London’s Royal Opera House. EVS, the leading provider of broadcast and media production systems for sports, news and TV entertainment, supplied integrated and streamlined production facilities, delivering the speed, control and reliability the BAFTA broadcast needed to ensure dynamic content from the stage to the red carpet.

FOR-A will demonstrate its new SmartDirect all-in-one live production system at the 2012 NAB Show (Booth C5219), which runs April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Powered by a Brainstorm graphics engine and FOR-A’s MBP-1244 video processor, the PC-based system delivers high-end graphics and uses templates and automated playlists to dramatically simplify video production workflows. Introduced at IBC 2011, the system was first referred to as “Smart Studio” and has now been officially dubbed “SmartDirect.”

The world’s first dual-channel 3D video legalizer, Eyeheight’s LE-3D, makes its US market debut at the 2012 National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas.

Mediatec, one of Europe’s most experienced outside broadcast corporations continues  to invest in the latest technology, setting itself apart with Grass Valley™ HD cameras and 3G transmission system.

Underscoring the versatility of HARMAN’s AKG Perception microphone line, GRAMMY-winning engineer and platinum producer Steve Pageot recently utilized an AKG P820 tube mic on tracks for the MTV network’s Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory.  A classically trained flutist, Pageot’s sound was featured on season four and the soon to be released season five’s tracks, bringing a unique, flute-infused sound to the reality show.

The Wanted’s 2012 UK Arena tour drew to a close in Dublin at the beginning of March and notched up another success for the boys. Audio requirements for the tour were supplied by Canegreen and SSE Audio, with Ryan McLean manning monitors and Andrew Thornton taking on both Front of House and production manager duties. Both engineers were unequivocal in their assertion that Sennheiser microphones and in-ear monitors were the right choice for the band.

Penta Studiotech, LLC announced today its high-end professional broadcast monitors are now rolling in All Mobile Video’s OB trucks.  All Mobile Video, one of the USA's premier provider of end-to-end video and audio solutions for entertainment, sports, and news programming and event, recognized no better mobile monitor solution, no better price point, no better gray scale and color depth than Penta’s 10-bit class 1 panel with a 16-bit panel drive – all top-notch broadcast monitors with Penta’s perfect color accuracy.

Sony has today announced the latest additions to its highly successful range of live production solutions from the HDC-2500 family, the HDC-2000 and the HDC-2550. Both products integrate easily into any existing live production infrastructure and demonstrate Sony’s commitment to developing innovative solutions that are flexible, robust and efficient. This announcement also confirms Sony’s position as the market leader in developing reliable live production solutions.

ToolsOnAir  has announced the latest in a series of powerful collaborations to enhance their highly acclaimed just: Broadcast Suite of multichannel production tools for video broadcast professionals.

Harris Corporation will introduce two breakthrough systems for demanding live broadcast graphics that boost creativity and productivity for on-air broadcast and other video productions across all budgets at the 2012 NAB show.  Harris will demonstrate both systems at the 2012 NAB Show (Booth 2502), taking place April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Following a public tender, Movie Tech and its subsidiaries LASTRO Engineering and MTS Media Technical System were awarded the contract as supplier for the new SWR (public broadcasting company) studio in Mainz.

UK indie rockers The Kaiser Chiefs are back on the road again and right on form being among the country’s favourite live performers, with a characteristically boisterous set and a hard-working four week sold-out UK tour just behind them.

For nearly 20 years, Circus Flic Flac has been synonymous with artistic, highly unusual entertainment and absolutely thrilling live shows. However, last year, Flic Flac ceased touring in order to concentrate on single shows and special events — such as the Christmas circus in Nuremberg.

High End Systems, a Barco company, DL.3 Digital Lights and intellaspot automated luminaires helped define the political landscape for The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2012. The week-long event in February drew thousands to the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. for presentations, press conferences, panel sessions and parties.

Sony introduces the full-featured yet light and compact PMW-100 handheld camcorder. The PMW-100 joins the ever popular XDCAM HD422 line-up – making it the smallest and lightest camcorder in the XDCAM family.