Platinum-selling rock band Flyleaf has been touring constantly in 2010, building upon the success of their Memento Mori and Flyleaf albums and hit songs like “Again,” “I’m So Sick” and “All Around Me.” Now on the second leg of Flyleaf’s “Unite and Fight” tour, Rich Caldwell (front of house engineer) and Sean Patrick (monitor engineer) rely on Soundcraft Vi6™ and Si3 digital mixing consoles, respectively.

A worldwide broadcasting industry that is in steady recovery, although somewhat lagging in North America, is the overall picture painted by the latest Industry Trends Survey released by the IABM (International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers). The survey results reflect a North American broadcast and media technology market that is at least six months behind the rest of the world in rebounding from the global recession, but trends and expectations do indicate a more rapid improvement going forward.

The November 22, 2010 announcement that the Dutch TV channel Brava3D had started broadcasting on Astra-3B is just another in a long string of announcements that have fed the 3D TV buzz over the course of 2010. Other announcements include Sky and FoxTel launches of their first full-time 3D channels and a whole slew of part-time, special event coverage in 3D with the 2010 FIFA World Cup being a leading example for initial moves into 3D.

Wireless Solution Sweden AB was a proud participant at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games this summer held in Singapore. The event hosted youth athletes 14 to 18 years old from 204 countries competing in 26 events – all hopefuls to compete in the following year’s Summer Olympics.

Divitel, an independent systems integrator and digital video solutions provider from the Netherlands, announces that German public broadcaster ZDF has selected the company to build its new multi-channel compression and play-out centre.

Beirut-based Pro-Audio company AMAC s.a.r.l. has been appointed as new Electro-Voice distributor as of 1st November 2010. With the business, founded in 1979, an equally competent and established partner could be won. AMAC s.a.r.l. provides a complete sales spectrum within the audio-visual sector. To now include Electro-Voice within the portfolio is a confirmation of the premium claim for AMAC-director Abdul Razzak Assafiri: „AMAC’s policy is to keep on pushing towards a better future and leadership in the A/V market. Electro-Voice is of great significance for us.“

DSC Labs, a developer of innovative products for image quality improvement, has announced their "best kept secret" - the Ambi Illuminator. Complementing DSC Labs' world-renowned camera calibration charts, the Ambi provides camera manufacturers, broadcast engineers and quality control analysts with a versatile illuminator designed for exceptional light evenness. Customizable under all shooting conditions, the Ambi's externally mounted light source provides precise illumination.

As part of a $24.7 million renovation to the home of University of Notre Dame basketball and volleyball, ESCO Communications, Inc. recently completed a JBL loudspeaker system installation in the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center in South Bend, Indiana. The nearly 10,000-seat arena, which opened its doors in 1968, is now a state-of-the-art facility for all of the student-athletes and fans to enjoy.

Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, announces that cinematographer Alan Caso ASC (Lie to Me, Big Love, Trauma) has chosen the Sachtler Cine 75 HD fluid head as support for “The Defenders”. This new CBS one-hour drama centers around the personal and professional lives of two very different Las Vegas lawyers.

DPA’s Taiwanese distributor IX Technology, part of the Linfair Group, has supplied more than 130 DPA microphones to Public Television Service (PTS), a division of the Taiwan Broadcasting System (TBS). The order includes large quantities of 4006-TL omnis, 4011-TL cardioids, 4015-TL wide cardioids and 4017 shotgun mics, as well as seven 5006 surround microphone kits (five matched 4006-TLs and accessories) with seven S5c surround mounts.

Soundcraft Studer has recruited Garry Blackmore, previously Programmes Manager at Xerox, to spearhead a wave of new product developments as part of its rapid growth strategy.

Ross Video announces the appointment of JB Morrison as Business Development Manager for XPression, Ross’ Real Time 2D/3D HD character generator.

A growing audio/video/lighting contractor and event production company in southern California specializing in live events, installation, rentals and sales, Mastermind Production Group Inc. has added JBL VERTEC® subcompact line array loudspeakers to its roster of live sound equipment.

Brotheryn Studios has geared up with a Solid State Logic AWS 900 in Studio A and an X-Desk in Studio B to accommodate its growing film and music client list. Brotheryn Studios provides recording, mixing scoring and post services for projects that include Sony, Coca-Cola, Nestle, EA Sports, Patagonia and the latest offering—Kenny Loggins. The two consoles bring together the audio assets of the studio complex, delivering signature SSL sound and advanced console capabilities to all projects.

Hiltron GmbH, a leading German distributor, integrator and manufacturer in the domain of satellite communication and related fields, will promote its full range of products and services to the Middle East and North Africa broadcast and telecoms market at CABSAT MENA, Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, 8-10 February 2011.