Kastrup, Copenhagen-based Litecom A/S has recently invested in James Thomas 52-inch SuperTruss – custom-sprayed in black – from Danish distributor, Light Partner. The truss forms the base inventory initiating the company’s newly-launched rigging department.

At this year’s NAB show, DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio, premiered its new sound signature, created with Neo:X 11.1 surround sound technology. Produced by leading sound designer Diego Stocco, the DTS audio mark was presented to NAB show-goers at the Intel Storage Solutions Theatre (Booth #SU823), where, Diego exhibited a behind-the-scenes demonstration of how the signature was created.

Penta Studiotech is pleased to announce its latest technology nod awarded by Broadcast Engineering Magazine at last week's NAB 2011. The “Technology Pick Hit” was awarded to Penta`s innovative HD2Line Pro Broadcast LCD Display series.

At this year’s NAB in Las Vegas MediorNet Compact from Riedel Communications was award with a TV Technology Star Award. The STAR Awards (for Superior Technology Award Recipient) are designed to celebrate and showcase the preeminent technological innovations available to the media industry.

Cel-Soft is pleased to announce that its Cel-Scope3D stereoscopic signal analyser has received a Vidy Award from US-based Videography magazine. The award was made during the April 2011 NAB Convention in Las Vegas where Cel-Soft exhibited the latest version of Cel-Scope3D.

Bosch Security Systems, Inc., Communications Systems Division is pleased to announce that Phillip Scobee will join the Electro-Voice team as Product Manager, Electro-Voice Concert Sound, effective April 11, 2011. Best-known as the designer of high-end touring sound systems for artists such as Kenny Chesney and Sugarland, Scobee brings long experience and an end-user’s perspective to his new position, where he will be responsible for both new and existing Electro-Voice concert product lines.

For the very first time, 10 countries broadcast the match in 3D - 30 cameras and a team of 300 guaranteed the very best coverage of the match in 2D and 3D broadcast around the world.

Riedel Communications, one of the leading manufacturers of real-time networks for video, audio and communications, presented its new Artist CCP-1116 commentary control panels and Performer C22 system interface at the NAB 2011 in Las Vegas.

ATG Broadcast has signed a UK channel partnership agreement with AmberFin, developer and producer of the iCR modular software platform that is a key component in improving workflow for content owners, broadcasters, sports organisations and post production houses.

Registration to attend IBC, the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the content creation, management and delivery of entertainment and news content worldwide, opens on 19 April

The closer it gets to the 6th SPONSORS Sports Media Summit, the more top decision-makers not wanting to miss out on the branch meet of the year there are. Thus the organisers look forward to welcoming yet another sports media industry heavyweight to the event taking place on 19 May at the ISS Dome in Düsseldorf, namely Stefan Kürten.

SGO is delighted to announce The Look, a cutting-edge London-based creative facility, has added a Mistika 2K post production system to enhance its creative services and propel the post house into the stereoscopic 3D realm.

"Avatar" director James Cameron said Monday that 3D productions on television need the know-how of 2D directors and producers to make economic sense for broadcasters and be compelling for viewers.

Neumann is well-known in the audio industry for its high quality microphones in studios, broadcast, and on stage. Neumann has also been a pioneer in the audio industry for over 80 years with a long history of world-class products.

As part of a major restructuring of its distributor network, dynamic processing specialist Jünger Audio has appointed two new distributors – Group One and HHB Canada - to handle its product range in the United States and Canada respectively.