Digital and Automated lighting pioneer High End Systems, a Barco company, is pleased to announce that Media Resource Group (MRG) has added 52 intellaspot automated luminaires, Road Hog Full Boar consoles, Road Hog wings and DMX Processor 8000s to their inventory.  The German based lighting company is providing the new products to the mega-production “Ben Hur Live,” which opens on September 29, 2011 in Rome, Italy.

At this year’s IBC German intercom specialist DELEC introduced two new subscriber units and a compatible panel extension. In addition, all DELEC subscriber units are now equipped with detachable mics.

At a gala dinner at the Hotel Okura Amsterdam, the Grass Valley™ MediaFUSE™ automated content repurposing and multi- distribution system was recognized with a ConnectedWorld.TV Award, as an outstanding new production tool that takes advantage of Internet connectivity. The innovative Internet Protocol (IP)-based video delivery system won in the category of “Production Tools”.

Cinedeck LLC announced it has broken new ground for broadcasters with the launch of Cinedeck RX.  Cinedeck RX is a rack mountable multi-format, multi-channel HD-SDI recorder, monitor and playback system that ushers in a new era for production facilities and OB productions.

Following an overwhelmingly successful two weeks of sessions in July, the Studer Broadcast Academy will continue in September with a series of dates in Texas. Locations include Houston, San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth.

Solid State Logic is pleased to announce the sale of C100 HDS consoles for three GTHP (Groupement Technique des Hipodromes Parisiens) HD OB vans and the new Euro Media France XL1 HD OB van. The consoles will provide each van with the power and flexibility necessary to cover major horse racing events for GTHP as well as sports and live music/television events for Euro Media France, all within the limited space environments of an OB van.

The editors and awards committees of two of the most influential trade publications that cover the broadcast and video production industries have recognized the Grass Valley™ Karrera™ Video Production Center as one of the best new technology introductions at the IBC2011 international trade show. Broadcast Engineering World Magazine gave the Karrera its coveted “Pick Hit” award while TV Technology Europe Magazine recognized the Karrera with its “STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient)” award.

As it has since 1984, MTV produced the 2011 Video Music Awards (VMA) show to honor the best in music videos. Held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 28th, this year’s event had numerous highlights that are destined to keep people talking for months.

The Reference Standard mics take DPA’s Standard and Compact ranges a step further, building on the company’s reputation for clear, transparent and precise sound and improving on the classic mics known and loved the world over. The new range offers increased flexibility, sound quality and cost-effectiveness; the best just got better.

At IBC 2011 RTS presented the VLink (Virtual Linked Intercom) system a new, fully interconnected, DHCP-compliant virtual communications solution for RTS intercomsystems.

As IBC2011 draws to a close, all the signs are that it has been a remarkable year. Leaders from around the industry and around the world have given IBC their vote of confidence as the place where key topics are debated and the big business is completed. By 16:00 Tuesday 50,462 people had attended IBC, a new record and a rise of 4% over 2010.

Solid State Logic will showcase  the ‘C-Play’ Audio Playout System for C100 HDS and C10 HD Digital Broadcast Consoles at IBC 2011 (Hall 8. Stand D83). Demonstrating once again that SSL continues to lead the way with broadcast audio products that deliver streamlined workflow and outstanding value, the C-Play system embeds a fully featured dual player spot and music playout system into its digital broadcast console range. First announced at NAB, generating keen industry interest, C-Play joins SSL’s range of integrated Production Assistant features that include Dialogue Automix, 5.1 Upmix, DAW Control and Production Automation interfacing and is now available as part of the C100 HDS V4 and C10 HD V3 Software Upgrade release.

Sound engineers in broadcast environments often complain about the small audio metering monitor that sits on top of the console’s meter bridge obstructing their view on the video monitors. Users of AURUS and CRESCENDO now have better times ahead: At this year’s IBC console manufacturer STAGETEC introduces a fully integrated version of German metering specialist RTW’s newest audio monitor TM9 which was developed as an OEM product.

At this year’s IBC SALZBRENNER STAGETEC MEDIAGROUP, German manufacturer of professional audio technology, presented an updated version of its new XCPU09 controller board for NEXUS. Compared to the version introduced at Prolight + Sound, the update brings significant improvements to the optional “Master Monitor” software package: Each meter can now include three instances with up to eight channels which operate simultaneously and independently.

Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, demonstrated the advanced capabilities of its power solutions to European broadcast and video professionals at this year’s 2011 IBC Show.