Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA), part of the Ministry of Media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is replacing the playout technology for its main channels with an integrated solution from Imagine Communications. SBA, one of the most prestigious broadcasters in the Gulf region, is seeking to boost daily operational efficiency and eliminate human error for reliable and professional broadcasting.

Vizrt, a world’s leading provider of software-defined visual storytelling (#SDVS) tools for media content creators, today announced the release of a major update to Viz Multiplay, the world’s premiere multi-screen content distribution and control system. Studio screens have become an incredibly important tool for broadcasters, used to tell visually compelling stories to engage and inform audiences worldwide. By introducing support for independent transitions between any content type on multiple screens from a single system, Viz Multiplay 3 takes studio monitor control to the next level.

As part of the Ross Live | 2020 program, Ross is today pleased to announce the launch of softGearTM, a brand new signal processing platform that draws its design and methodology from Ross Video’s Emmy® award-winning openGear ecosystem and our experience of providing interoperable systems.  

In partnership with its domestic dealers, systems integrators and international distributors, Pliant Technologies announces a wireless intercom equipment trade-in program that will run through September 1, 2020. With the purchase of Pliant CrewCom Control Units and Radio Packs, customers can trade-in any professional wireless coms product for a rebate. The equipment eligible for trade-in can be from any professional wireless intercom manufacturer and in any age, condition, working or not, and in any frequency band.

Reducing rack space inside of an OB Van, freeing up space for editors and saving costs and operational time, are some of the primary goals for broadcasters.

Mo-Sys Engineering, a global leader in real time camera tracking and remote systems, today announced the launch of U50. Designed and manufactured during the lockdown period, the U50 is a heavy-duty remote head that enables camera operators to safely return to work and control the biggest box lenses and heaviest broadcast camera set-ups remotely.

As higher education institution and businesses in the Middle East begin their gradual journey toward resuming regular operations, small IT teams will be tasked with having to look after huge AV set-ups. To make their task easier – and expand its offer of network-enabled AV equipment – Sennheiser is launching the SpeechLine Multi-Channel Receiver in the Middle East.

Euro Media Group, one of Europe’s leading provider of broadcast facilities and services, active in 8 European countries, further strengthens its UK presence with the formation of an EMG UK Board consisting of Chairman Barry Johnstone, CEO Peter Bates and CFO Andy Maries.

Innovation, education and community drive Salesforce’s annual World Tour. The cloud-based CRM software developer hosts the roadshow each year, attracting customers at each international stop with engaging new technology and customer presentations, and a chance to network and learn. As the Australian leg of the tour drew near, scheduled for March at the Sydney International Convention Center, Salesforce pivoted to a virtualized event to protect the health and safety of its customers, partners and employees in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company enlisted the production expertise of SuiteSpot and AV systems integrator Alpha Media Services to help execute. Reaching attendees online would require a high-quality, low-latency video streaming workflow to ensure smooth content delivery to the Salesforce website and social channels, for which SuiteSpot and Alpha Media Services turned to AJA HELO H.264 recording and streaming devices. 

Grass Valley underlines its leadership in driving innovation through collaboration with the launch of GV^X, a council of customers selected from the media industry’s most influential technologists and business leaders. This group of key leaders will work closely with Grass Valley executives to move media technology innovation forward in a mutually beneficial fashion, providing the industry with solutions that are perfectly matched with the increasing demands placed on content producers and distributors.

The 150 year old Koningklijke Stadschouwburg (Royal City Theater) is the largest and most prestigious of five venues managed by Cultuur Centrum Brugge (CC Brugge) in the historic Belgian city. In late 2019 the organisation invested heavily in new Yamaha digital mixing systems for all venues, with eight CL and QL series digital mixing consoles, associated I/O racks and Ethernet switches installed on brand new Dante networks.
 

Powersoft has released new plug-ins supporting Mezzo Series and its non-DSP install dedicated amplifier platforms ranges for the Q-SYS and Crestron control ecosystems. These free-to-download plug-ins allow for user friendly network-based control of amplifier functionality via third-party systems. They feature a refined, modern-looking interface, extended functionality, and a high level of user customisability, compared to legacy plug-ins for the format. In addition, a new Q-SYS plug-in supporting DSP+D versions of Duecanali, Quattrocanali, Ottocanali, X and T series is slated for release this summer with brand new functionality.
 

Sennheiser’s #DontStopTheMusic series is now on Facebook! Don’t miss a beat and connect to the next concerts in the series, which will be performed by Javier Reyes (Animals as Leaders), DJ A PLUS, Murthovic and Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz.
 

LTN Global, the industry leader in transformative media technology and video transport network solutions has today announced the launch of LTN Wave, a terrestrial IP-based distribution solution designed as an alternative to satellite distribution. LTN Wave brings together LTN’s transport, monitoring and control solutions to enable broadcast quality multicast distribution over IP.

Top lighting designers Sooner Routhier, Cory FitzGerald and Travis Shirley are set to share their valuable insight into concert and live event lighting on the June 3^rd Elation Hour.  Join three of our industry’s most sought after designers for a special Tools & Techniques discussion as they glean from years of real-world experience lighting big stages and even bigger stars to explore what works and what does not.