Tel Aviv-based dubbing and post-production facility Dubidub Studios is seen as a technology leader in Israel, so it came as no surprise when it wanted to embrace immersive audio and create the first professional Atmos studio in the country. When it came to the monitoring solution, Genelec provided the answer.

The main driver behind the move to Atmos was demand from international clients. "Atmos today already completely dominates the theatrical industry," says Dubidub CEO Ami Offir. "All major companies in the world would probably nowadays produce their content in Dolby Atmos, not in 5.1 or 7.1."

Grass Valley® brings to the  IBC2023 Show its latest next-generation LDX® broadcast camera systems designed to produce exceptional picture quality in today’s leading formats, including UHD/4K, and 1080p high dynamic range (HDR) plus wide color gamut (WCG) modes with SDI, NativeIP SMPTE ST 2110 or JPEG-XS native compression. Making headlines is the expanded LDX 100 Series, including the new LDX C150 compact form factor of its LDX 150 studio camera platform, easing the transition from HD/UHD-SDI to NativeIP/SMPTE ST 2110 acquisition. 

Shure has announced that an agreement has been reached for it to acquire Ab Wavemark Oy, a leader in software products for theater, film, TV, broadcast, and content streaming applications. The acquisition will add Wavemark’s products to Shure’s professional audio portfolio.

“The acquisition of Ab Wavemark Oy will further underscore Shure’s commitment to providing our professional audio customers with innovative solutions that enhance workflow,” says Nick Wood, Senior Director, Wireless Category, at Shure. “We are excited to expand our portfolio with cutting-edge and customer-centric solutions that enable creative productions across theater, broadcast, and content creation.”

MediaKind (#1.D25) is taking center stage at the IBC Show 2023 (September 15-18), showcasing its latest video streaming innovations built to support the direct-to-consumer (D2C) revolution.

MediaKind’s next-generation video and live streaming experiences serve more than 65 million daily subscribers with advanced advertising technology that unlocks new monetization opportunities. Technology and application showcase includes:

Rohde & Schwarz, a global leader in broadcast distribution, will present a comprehensive demonstration of 5G Broadcast at IBC2023. Having collaborated extensively with various broadcasting and value chain partners in recent years including Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. based in the US (supported by their global teams), Media Broadcast in Germany as well as TDF and towerCast in France, Rohde & Schwarz can show authoritatively the readiness of the format for rollout. Moreover, it can also emphasize its strong commitment to extend and enhance customer experience while leveraging the existing broadcast network infrastructure. 

DHD audio has chosen IBC 2023 as the venue for the introduction of a high capacity quad-core version of its established XD3 IP Core. Scheduled for introduction on DHD stand 8.B73, the quad-core-equipped XD3 IP Core is designed for use with mixing systems incorporating up to 96 stereo audio faders in broadcast studio environments, plus 10,240 x 12,288 channel routing. 

Stand G11 at this  year's PLASA Show, set to take place next month from September 3rd to 5th at Olympia London, will see DiGiCo showcasing its comprehensive range of world-class mixing consoles. This line-up includes the Quantum338, Quantum225, S21, and the latest addition to their collection: the next generation of large format live audio production mixing consoles – the Quantum852. The leading digital solutions manufacturer for live sound, theatre and broadcast also present the newest KLANG immersive in-ear mixing solutions, which have been favoured by engineers and musicians around the globe. All these solutions will be available for product demonstrations, with show visitors also having the opportunity to engage with the DiGiCo and KLANG teams, who will be readily available throughout the show.

Grass Valley®, a leading innovator of solutions for live production, brings to the IBC 2023 Show an extensive product portfolio designed to support the dynamically changing live content creation, processing and distribution needs of today’s Media & Entertainment professionals on stand 9-A01. 

With its “Anytime, Anywhere, Any Way” exhibit theme, Grass Valley showcases a powerful, open ecosystem that unifies the traditional hardware that broadcasters have long-relied upon with next-gen software-driven solutions, such as its innovative, cloud-native AMPP (Agile Media Processing Platform) production and distribution ecosystem.  

Genelec, a specialist in professional monitoring solutions, has chosen the upcoming IBC exhibition in Amsterdam to unveil the 9320A Reference Controller as a bridge to its brand new UNIO Audio Monitoring Service Platform. UNIO brings together all the benefits of Genelec Smart Active Monitors, GLM 5.0 calibration software and Aural ID 2.0 technology to create seamless integration between professional in-room loudspeaker and headphone monitoring services. With flexible connectivity, a reference grade headphone output and tactile hardware control of Smart Active Monitors, GLM and Aural ID, the 9320A provides a compact and exceptional hub for both static and mobile professional audio monitoring applications.

High-performance media storage specialist ELEMENTS will use its presence at IBC2023 (15 – 18 September, RAI Amsterdam, stand 7.B25) to showcase its comprehensive cloud solution, which makes remote and collaborative workflows seamless and intuitive. 

Workspaces are where content is stored on ELEMENTS Solutions. They allow users to organize, access, and share content based on permissions, and with the ELEMENTS Client, users mount the workspaces with a single click. 

As the video landscape evolves, broadcasters, telcos and CSPs face increasing challenges in delivering content efficiently and effectively. Varnish Software, a leader in caching, streaming and content delivery software solutions, has responded to this growing demand with the latest enhancements to Varnish Enterprise 6, helping organizations navigate the complexities and gain greater control over their content delivery.

For IBC 2023, the time-tested series of compact 1U Simple R servers gets a new 4K model - the world's most compact and affordable broadcast-grade 4K Replay server. 

With the availability of new cost-effective 4K broadcast cameras, such as Blackmagic URSA Broadcast, professional-quality 4K TV is now within the reach of many budgets. Besides various shows, concerts and events the small production companies could now be part of an important TV business – Sports Production, with its mandatory requirement of instant replays.  

CVP, one of Europe's leading resellers and providers of professional video and broadcast solutions, and specialist asset finance house CVF, were instrumental in ensuring CineArray’s latest state-of-the-art 8-camera cinematic array based around 8x RED V-Raptors mounting Zeiss CP.3 lenses got off the ground.

French national public television broadcaster, France Televisions, and TVU Networks, a pioneer in cloud-based workflow solutions for live content creation and distribution, are jointly working to transition to the cloud the French broadcaster’s content production workflow from story capture to production to distribution. The new workflow utilizes TVU’s cloud solutions for production, remote collaboration, and IFB, intercom and mix-minus management, the TVU RPS One for synchronized multi-camera live content capture, and 5G networks plus two Starlink Maritime units for transmission and data aggregation.

Chyron today announced that its focus on sports solutions at IBC2023 will feature innovations across its product line, most notably within PRIME — Chyron's powerhouse software platform supporting CG graphics, video walls, touch screens, venue control, clips, branding, and software-based switching — and within the award-winning Chyron LIVE all-in-one, cloud-native live video production platform. Exhibiting on Stand 7.A45 during IBC2023, Sept. 15-18 in Amsterdam, Chyron will demonstrate fresh functionality and added efficiencies that enable broadcasters and other live content producers to deliver more engaging live sports coverage more quickly than ever.