AJA Video Systems is now shipping FS2, its new universal frame synchronizer and format converter with two completely independent channels that support virtually any input or output. FS2 can be used as two separate frame synchronizers/converters, or channels can be combined in a variety of ways — all within a single, compact 1RU form factor — to support a wide range of workflows.

Products from AJA Video Systems featured prominently in the video infrastructure of the 2011 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, held in April and May. Louisiana-based Full Motion Productions handled tapeless recording of performances using AJA Ki Pro digital recorders for archiving and streaming, and put multiple AJA FS1 HD/SD audio and video converters to work supporting on-site big-screen projection of live performances on the main stages.

Grass Valley™ has completed the turnkey installation of a multi-million dollar high definition studio and live sports production system to allow a sports stadium to cover events in house. The new studio gives the Baluan Sholak Sport Palace, in the Kazakhstan former capital of Almaty, unprecedented facilities and the ability to manage its own productions without the need to bring in outside contractors.

Let’s Dance, the German RTL version of the BBC’s hugely successful primetime format Strictly Come Dancing, used three Pandoras Box Server PRO for their state of the art studio production.

Since the industrial growth of urban sprawl first began in the middle of the nineteenth century, the civic park has been recognised as a vital part of city dwelling; a place to rest, recuperate and indulge in some much needed recreation. Vondelpark, just to the south east of the old city centre, is perhaps the most cherished of parks in Amsterdam.

Recording industry veteran Rafa Sardina recorded and mixed tracks for Lady Gaga’s recent album, Born This Way, using HARMAN JBL LSR28P studio monitors. Sardina is an 11-time GRAMMY®-winning producer, mixer and recording engineer, whose credits include projects with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Shakira, Mariah Carey, Dr. Dre, Beyoncé, Sheryl Crow and Macy Gray.

Renowned Australian lighting designer Rohan Thornton can’t stop grumbling about the Clay Paky Sharpy and the Alpha Spot 1500. “On all productions I now instantly specify sixteen of each model – I would ask for more but that’s all there is available for hire!” he protested. “And on top of that, they are becoming so popular I can’t get hold of them. Clay Paky is back with a vengeance.”

Orad Hi-Tec Systems Limited (Symbol: OHT), a world leading provider of real-time video graphic solutions announced today the signing of an investment agreement for 63.38% of Integrated Broadcast Information Systems Limited, (IBIS). As part of the deal Orad will invest 2.11million US dollars in cash with an option to increase its holdings to 100% within the next 54 months.  Future investment price is dependent on the future revenues and net profits.  Completion of the transaction is expected within the next 3 months.

GlobeCast announced today that it is on-site at the Tour de France to provide the French national broadcaster France Télévisions with a complete solution to broadcast every stage of the race. GlobeCast vehicles and teams are present from Saturday, July 2 to Sunday, July 24 to deliver live coverage of the world-renowned cycling competition.

While most big sports leagues are taking their summer break, LiberoVision continues its expansion into new markets and products. While new products will be revealed at IBC 2011, new markets have already been entered!

Cape Cross was one of the official suppliers to the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, providing individually customised solutions for the competition.

Ross Video yet again beats customer expectations by shipping its Award Winning new Carbonite Mid-Size production switcher - well ahead of schedule.

A potential 25 million rugby fans across Oceania, and many more around the world, will enjoy live high definition coverage of the 2011 Rugby World Cup from New Zealand, following the deployment of the Ericsson Voyager II solution by Sydney Teleport Services.

Calrec Audio will make its European debut of its dual fader Apollo audio console, which offers the same immense processing power with double the amount of faders in the same footprint. In the fast paced environment of live broadcast television Calrec understands that users need to have more control at their fingertips.This ergonomic design allows two layers of channels to be available simultaneously, a feature unrivalled by competing platforms.

SPORTELMonaco, the International Sports Television and New Media will take place from 10 to 13 October 2011 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.In 2010, SPORTELMonaco attracted 2188 participants representing 922 companies from 68 countries.