As HDNet's sports and entertainment event coverage continues to increase, so does its need for a reliable wireless camera system that can deliver handheld video from locations that are inconvenient, prohibited, or even dangerous using a cabled camera. HDNet chose Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT) Nucomm brand CamPac2 (CP2) and Newscaster DR2 wireless camera system to provide reliable, high-quality images. HDNet also selected the remote camera control for its CP2, which offers HDNet’s video operators the ability to “shade” or “paint” the cameras wirelessly.

RTBF (Radio Télévision Belge de la communauté Française), Belgium’s national French speaking broadcaster, has selected ATEME’s advanced encoding platform for video contribution for its DSNG (Digital Satellite News Gathering) vehicles. The ATEME deployment is part of RTBF’s ongoing migration to HD, starting with two of the DSNG vehicles.

RTW, a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional audio metering and control devices, is pleased to announce TC Intelligence (China) Limited (TCI) as its newest dealer. TCI will be the company’s exclusive distributor in mainland China and Hong Kong, opening up new sales channels for the RTW product line, further strengthening the manufacturer’s already robust global customer base.

Apantac LLC will launch its new TAHOMA-DL "Hybrid" and its new TAHOMA-Mini-Q Multiviewer to the Professional AV market at InfoComm 2011(June 11-17 in Orlando), booth N2530.

The Czech broadcast provider ACE Prague installed a versatile Artist infrastructure from Riedel Communications in its eight HD camera OB truck, the ACE 08 HD. Riedel, one of the leading manufacturers of real-time networks for video, audio and communications, delivered a system comprising of an Artist 64 digital matrix intercom mainframe, Artist 1000 series control panels and several commentary units. Riedel’s Czech partner for broadcast applications, Kit Digital Czech, was responsible for the installation.

Litepanels, a Vitec Group brand, announces that Buck McNeely has chosen Litepanels as his primary lighting partner for the widely syndicated adventure series ‘The Outdoorsman’. Each week McNeely, along with a celebrity guest, bring important conservation issues to their national and international audience.

Utah Scientific today announced that TIMedia-LA7, the third-largest terrestrial broadcaster in Italy, is installing a large-scale Utah Scientific routing system, comprising two UTAH-400/528 video routers with integrated audio routing, at the heart of a technical infrastructure that is being thoroughly renovated to provide full 3G/HD/SDI signal distribution. TIMedia-LA7, owned by Telecom Italia Media (TIM), operates two main television services, LA7 and LA7d, along with themed channels, WebTV, and satellite channels.

The German branch of Presteigne Charter, one of the world's leading dry-hire and system rental specialists, introduced a process-oriented quality management system for service providers in the first quarter of 2011.

Apantac LLC, designer and developer of high quality, cost effective multiviewers and signal processing equipment announced that Euro Media France, one of Europe's leading outside broadcast contractors, has equipped it's OBVan XL3 with TAHOMA-LE high definition Multiviewers and MT HOOD DVI Receivers.

Camera Corps, a world leader in remote cameras and control systems for television sports, stage and studio applications, reports a highly successful National Association of Broadcasters Convention. Co-exhibiting with Bexel in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 11-14, Camera Corps demonstrated its new CC-3D Universal RCP and Multi Camera Keypad alongside the proven Q-Ball ultra-compact HD/SD camera head.

Vinten Radamec®, a Vitec Group brand, is predicting that 2011 will see a significant increase in demand for virtual reality systems. Speaking from NAB2011, Karen Walker, commercial manager at Vinten Radamec said: “We’re already seeing several strong trends in the virtual reality sector this year. Virtual advertising and product placement will be big on the broadcast agenda as marketers take advantage of the change in Ofcom rules and look for more sophisticated ways to convey their messages to TV audiences.

With the world moving toward widescreen presentations and digital production workflows, officials at Westpac Stadium, a 34,500-seat multi-purpose facility in Wellington, New Zealand, decided to upgrade its video production capabilities with a complete retrofit of its control room. At the heart of the overhaul is a Broadcast Pix™ Granite™ 5000 video production system, which feeds video and graphics to two large replay screens installed at the north and south ends of the stadium.

Clear-Com®, a global leader in critical voice communication systems, today announced expanding product access to Clear-Com’s Italian distributors, Video Progetti Srl and former HME Pro-Audio Division’s distributor, Sisme S.p.A.

At the 2011 NAB Show, The IABM (International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers) announced that it is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Design and Innovation Awards. Open to all global manufacturers and suppliers, the awards program recognizes products and solutions that tangibly aid the progression of the broadcast and media technology industry. From the pool of nominees, five will be chosen at the IBC2011 show in Amsterdam to receive an IABM Award for Excellence, with the prestigious IABM Peter Wayne Award going to the top entrant.

At this year’s National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention, the latest version of the Grass Valley™ MediaFUSE™ Content Repurposing and Multi-Distribution System, a hardware and software platform that facilitates faster turn-around time for getting content to the Web and mobile devices for on-demand delivery, was recognized by Broadcast Engineering magazine with its coveted “Pick Hit” award.