The multimedia “autoSYMPHONIC” show recently ended celebrations for the 125th birthday of the automobile in Mannheim, Germany. An audience of 17,000 attended the spectacle that traced the history of cars and gave an insight into their future development.

For centuries, horses and equestrian sports have formed a major part of the Turkmen cultural and sporting tradition. To keep pace with the increasing demand from racegoers, organizers are constantly investing in new racecourses. Such was the case recently in Ahal, a province with a population of around a million, which since February 2011 has also boasted the largest racecourse in the country. With seats for 3,000 spectators, the track is the centerpiece of a huge sporting and cultural center that includes an amphitheatre and a conference hall.

Clear-Com®, a global leader in critical voice communication systems, is pleased to announce that Broadcasting Televisão Ltda. a leading service provider specializing in capturing and transmitting multimedia content, utilized Clear-Com systems in its OB van to coordinate the broadcast of Miss Universe 2011, the most acclaimed international beauty competition for high-achieving women.

Miranda Technologies Inc. (TSX: MT), a worldwide provider of production, playout and delivery systems for the television broadcast, cable, satellite and IPTV industries, today announced that its Hybrid routing was used by IMG mediahouse, a unit of IMG worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, to simplify the signal management for its first major World Feed 3DTV broadcast of a Premiership football match, which took place on Sunday September 18, 2011 between Manchester United and Chelsea FC.

Dashwood Cinema Solutions will launch the commercial version of its award-winning stereoscopic 3D (S3D) production technology – Stereo 3D CAT  - at three special events conveniently held in the heart of North America's leading film and video production hubs; New York (October 14, 2011), Los Angeles (November 2-3) and Toronto (November 10). Recognized for its groundbreaking performance, Stereo3D CAT is a one-of-a-kind monitoring and analysis solution that helps professional stereographers quickly solve spatial disparities that commonly disrupt 3D shoots.

Hailed as a success at IBC in Amsterdam this September, Vizrt and LiberoVision will demonstrate a sports analysis tool with unparalled speed – the Libero Playbook – at the Sportel convention in Monaco (Stand AO5). From October 10th  to 13th, LiberoVision will showcase its new Libero Playbook, an ultra-fast version of Libero Highlight, offering 3D game analysis in less than 60 seconds.

When the Baltimore Ravens were looking to make HD upgrades to the in-house video system at M&T Bank Stadium, they turned to Integrated Microwave Technologies’, LLC (IMT) Nucomm CamPac2 Wireless Camera System (CCW Booth 931).  Comprised of the CamPac2 camera mounted transmitter and Newscaster DR2 diversity receiver, the system has been providing reliable, solid wireless coverage throughout the stadium since its debut.

When the Norwegian national football team runs out at Ullevaal-grass to face Cyprus in the European Championship qualifying last match, it is also set for a historic television moment: As the first television production in Norway, the battle is also produced in 3D.

Boston’s House of Blues is committed to great sound for great music, and its HARMAN JBL loudspeaker system is designed to let concertgoers hear their favorite bands and artists at their best. Operated by concert producer Live Nation, the Boston House of Blues can hold more than 2,000 people and needed a sound system to meet the demands of its expansive layout.

Effective immediately, JBL Professional has appointed Paul Bauman to the position of Senior Manager, Tour Sound. In his new position, Bauman will lead product development efforts for JBL’s world-class VERTEC® line array systems and oversee the continuing integration of JBL’s tour sound products with other brands within the HARMAN family while reporting to head of marketing Mark Gander.

Harman Professional today announced the promotion of David Scheirman to the Harman Professional staff as Director, Knowledge Resources. In this position, Scheirman has responsibility for establishing and managing new training and instructional programs and activities for the company on a worldwide scale.  He will report to Michael MacDonald, Vice President Sales & Marketing at Harman’s Northridge business campus.

FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, has named Mr. Katsuaki Kiyohara, former Vice President of FOR-A Company Limited, as its new President.

Telestream®, a leading provider of video transcoding and workflow solutions, today announced new sales management roles for senior executives to help drive long-term business expansion in established and growth markets. Steve Ellis was named Vice President of Emerging Markets and Kevin McCartney was named Vice President of Sales for Telestream's enterprise products. These changes will allow the company to better address growth markets in the Asia Pacific and Latin America regions, while continuing to maintain strong momentum in North America and EAME (Europe, Africa and the Middle East).

SPORTELMonaco and Eurodata TV Worldwide have joined forces in order to reward the sports events who deliver the highest ratings worldwide*. David Tomatis, SPORTEL CEO, and Jacques Braun, Eurodata TV Worldwide Vice-President report that this 1st “International Sport TV Audience Award” will be designated by viewers themselves through the sum of the audience delivered across more than 60territories over the world.

The Hall of Music Productions at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, has purchased a full complement of high-definition (HD) live production equipment from Grass Valley™ to cover its men’s and women’s sports programs for in-stadium, in-arena, and campus-wide distribution.