LYNX Technik AG, provider of modular interfaces will exhibit its range of broadcast quality HDMI conversion yellobriks® at NAB2012

"We are very excited to share with NAB visitors the new approach that our UCP-LC panels bring to the design of the user interface for our routing systems," said Tom Harmon, president and CEO of Utah Scientific. "Our customers have been helping us design these new panels so that they provide the right combination of simplicity for basic functions and power to control the more complex operations."

"The use of fiber optics technology is exploding for audio and video transport, which means increased demand for innovative, cost-effective systems that can move large quantities of signals over an existing fiber optic infrastructure," said Steve DeFrancesco, vice president and general manager, Telecast Fiber Systems. "At this year's NAB Show, we're looking forward to showing why Telecast is at the forefront of fiber technology innovation. A great example is new Thunder audio system, which fills an important gap in the market between high-end audio transport and the use of bulkier copper solutions."

SKY Perfect JSAT, the Japanese-based broadcasting network that owns the rights to the production and distribution of the prestigious Japanese Football League, J.League, has chosen EVS’ live production technology to improve the viewing experiences of its audiences during live match broadcasts for the upcoming football season. Using Epsio Live control systems, SKY Perfect JSAT will create virtual graphics during live operations and insert them instantly during a live match broadcast.

The well-established and popular Canon HJ17ex7.6B now has a brother – the Canon HJ17ex6.2B. In fact, with its focal length of 6.2~106mm, extra wide angle and a shorter MOD, the newcomer takes on the role as the ‘Premium Standard’ 2/3” HD camera lens and further strengthens the line-up of Canon’s HJ lenses.

Penta Studiotech, LLC announced that the ABC (American Broadcasting Company) – the world’s largest broadcaster, a division of the Disney Company – adds Penta HD2line Pro monitors to its New York control rooms.

Academy and Grammy Award winning composer, musician and producer Trent Reznor, founder of the group Nine Inch Nails (NIN), has upgraded his private studio with a Solid State Logic Duality SE console.

Australia’s Seven Network, one of the first customers for Quantel’s Enterprise sQ system back in 2004 and now the country’s most watched network, has placed an order with Quantel to upgrade its flagship Sydney news centre to a fully file-based, HD capable operation.

Miranda Technologies Inc., a worldwide provider of production, playout and delivery systems for the television broadcast, cable, satellite and IPTV industries has hired Marco Rabadán Aceves to be the company’s country manager for Mexico.

Arqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company, has opened its new facility in France: The Media Centre Paris. This state-of-the-art new-build facility reinforces Arqiva’s French-based operations which provide television distribution services for many major French broadcasters. Broadcast industry guests attended Arqiva’s opening celebrations which included a tour of the facility and an explanation of the services it provides.

Carburando, the Argentine motor sports broadcaster recently purchased 14 Grass Valley™ LDK 8000 Elite WorldCam high definition cameras with HD triax transmission. The new cameras will be used on Carburando’s outside broadcast truck, and form a central part of a bold project to migrate to HD.

Internationally acclaimed broadcast hire company Procam Television is now able to offer clients fully mobile production facilities after taking delivery of its first multi-purpose production vehicle, which was built by leading UK systems integration specialist Broadcast Networks.

HARMAN’s Soundcraft will continue its “Mixing With Professionals” seminar series in March with stops in Nashville, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia. Both seminars will feature Kenneth H. Williams who, in addition to currently serving as front of house engineer and production manager for Erykah Badu, has worked with numerous artists including Estelle, Raheem DeVaughn, Corbin Bleu, LL Cool J, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, and the Goo Goo Dolls.

Eyeheight CC-2M colour correctors have been chosen for use in the BBC production Blue Peter, the world’s longest-running children’s television show. Two CC-2M systems are being employed to ensure uniform colour balance is maintained throughout each programme.

The EuropeanParliament (EP) has completed a large-scale upgrade and redesign of its video,audio and imaging archive using Invenio® digital asset management technologyfrom Harris Broadcast Communications. The upgrade was rolled out by theAudiovisual Unit of the EP to allow the archivists in Brussels (Belgium) andStrasbourg (France) to be more responsive when handling increasing demands forinformation and to remain in full control of the EP’s media assets.