NEP UK has unveiled Venus and Ceres, the latest outside broadcast vehicles in its fleet and part of the world’s biggest broadcast SMPTE ST2110 IP system. The vehicles will be used at major events, sports fixtures and other large scale productions. “We needed to replace two of our older vehicles, which gave us the perfect opportunity to invest in our first future-resistant IP capable trucks,” said Rob Newton, Engineering and Technical Director, NEP UK.

PHABRIX, a worldwide leader in test and measurement solutions, is pleased to reveal that NEP UK, the leading outside broadcast services provider, has selected PHABRIX’s HDR and IP-enabled test and measurement solutions for its two new trucks, named Venus and Ceres. Both are already in use and have a full schedule of major events and sporting fixtures lined up over the summer. 

China Central Television (CCTV) has upgraded its Clear-Com® digital intercom system and replaced third-party legacy systems to create potentially the largest IP-based communications system in the broadcast world, enabling the broadcaster to rely less on traditional copper cable-based architecture while expanding the reach and capabilities of its current wired and wireless systems.  This upgrade brings together 15 Eclipse HX Omega frames, 20 Eclipse HX PiCo frames, more than 200 V-Series intercom panels and 10 sets of FreeSpeak II wireless beltpack systems into a network with four existing Eclipse frames, 146 V-Series panels and 25 FreeSpeak II beltpacks.  The resulting hybrid solution of IP, wireless, and traditional components is one of the largest in the world, reflecting CCTV’s growing needs for distributed communication across their many sites.

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in networked audio, video, lighting and control systems, today announced the immediate availability of the Studer Vista 5 Black Edition console. Built upon the tradition of the massively successful Studer Vista 5 M3 mixing console, the new Vista 5 Black Edition brings even more advanced capabilities to the platform with the addition of the industry-leading Studer Infinity Core processor.

Ganesha Producciones is one of the latest rental and production companies in Mexico to invest in Robe Spiider LED wash beams, which were recently delivered by distributor SHOWCO and much anticipated by owner Gerardo Hernández and his team.
 

Dejero, an innovator in cloud-managed solutions that provide video transport and Internet connectivity while mobile or in remote locations has been working with systems integration partner, Frontline Communications, to deliver reliable connectivity to WLEX-TV by installing Dejero CellSat into a Chevrolet Traverse SUV, giving confidence to WLEX-TV field operators when sending high quality video back to base.

Ross Video is pleased to announce that Coventry University has become the first further education institution in the UK to deploy a complete end-to-end Ross newsroom solution in its production studio – ‘The Tank Studio’ – operated by The Faculty of Arts & Humanities and School of Media & Performing Arts.  

Madrid-based Tilt, a bespoke audio and video broadcast service provider, is reaping the benefits of a 48-fader Artemis Light console from Calrec for its UM003HD mobile production unit. Tilt’s business has grown considerably in the past year as it works with a variety of customers in live production across sports, music events, commercials and documentaries.

As one of Poland’s leading live production companies, Wroclaw-based PogoArt works on some of the country’s highest profile live events, from star-studded festivals and high art opera, to traditional music recitals and corporate conventions. So it came as no surprise that it is the first Polish company to invest in Yamaha’s new RIVAGE PM7 digital mixing system.
 

Sixty-eight RedNet units constitute what is now the single largest edSix world-class recording, mixing, mastering and film-sound studios, all linked via Dante™ infrastructure and RedNet interfaces, prepare Valencia College’s students for an AoIP-centric future in audio production
Sixty-eight RedNet units constitute what is now the single largest educational RedNet installation in the world at Valencia College
 

In an effort to reduce configuration headaches and strengthen connections for fiber-optic transport in live event production, CP Communications has purchased and installed multiple VF-9000 bulk fiber transport systems from MultiDyne Fiber Optic Solutions. Installed in their flagship HD-11 and HD-21 RF production trucks, the VF-9000s solve the per-show scalability, performance and technical limitations of their previous fiber solutions.

Clear-Com® will showcase its all-new FreeSpeak II IP Transceiver (IPT) as a Technology Demonstration at BCA2018. The IP Transceiver is one of two product debuts based on Clear-Com’s new IP Platform solution, featuring AES67 compatibility, low-latency signal distribution, high performance audio routing with high audio bandwidth. As a result, FreeSpeak II wireless beltpacks can now be addressed across a user’s LAN.  Additional enhancements include support for a higher density of users per transceiver. Existing FreeSpeak II beltpacks may be upgraded to work with the IPT through a simple firmware update.

About NAB Show

NAB Show, held April 7 – 12, 2018 in Las Vegas, is the world's largest convention encompassing The M.E.T. Effect, the convergence of media, entertainment and technology. With 93,000 attendees from 153 countries and 1,718 exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways.

Epah Estúdios has been on the road with its latest live broadcast, recording and production truck, UMA-5. The new vehicle features a Solid State Logic System T broadcast audio production system with comprehensive Dante-based audio-over-IP networking and I/O.
 

Keeping up with a hectic workload being experienced across all companies, Blackburn based lighting and video rental specialist the HSL Group has again increased its investment spend to keep up to speed with the newest technologies.