Broadcast News Archive for February, 2013
25/02/2013 Atomos To Exhibit At CABSAT 2013
Atomos will be at CABSAT 2013, 12-14th March, Dubai World Trade Centre (Hall 5, Stand 510). "CABSAT gives us a great platform to explore new opportunities in new markets and strengthen our presence i

25/02/2013 CADAC LIVE1 Gets Installed In A Recording Facility
Confirming its superb sound quality, the first CADAC LIVE1 sold in the US has been installed in a recording facility. Newly appointed US distributor LIFT Distribution has sold CADAC’s new LIVE1 comp

25/02/2013 dB Broadcast Appoint New Engineering Director
dB Broadcast, the Cambridge based systems integrator, has moved to further strengthen its management structure with the appointment of Graham Pearl as Engineering Director. Graham, who spent a previo

25/02/2013 Firms Choose BVE 2013 To Launch New Products
Many companies have chosen BVE 2013 as their UK, European or global launch pad for new products, technologies and services. From new cameras and on-set technology to audio and video post-production

25/02/2013 James Cann Backs Media Powerhouse
Media Powerhouse is now partnering with HB Prime Advantage, the advisory arm of Caan's firm Hamilton Bradshaw. The partnership is designed to help accelerate the growth and build upon Media Powerhou

22/02/2013 Arri Upgrades Alexa Range
Arri has launched its upgraded Alexa camera range, featuring a new generation of Alexa XT cameras (Xtended Technology), which will incorporate a number of key new features. The Alexa XT, Alexa XT M,

22/02/2013 BBC3 Commissions Pistorius Documentary
BBC3 has commissioned a new documentary on the killing of model Reeva Steenkamp, who was allegedly shot by her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius. Mentorn Media has been named to helm the 60 minute documenta

22/02/2013 BFI In Pasolini Retrospective
BFI Southbank has announced it will be showcasing a retrospective of renowned and controversial director Pier Paolo Pasolini this March and April. The two-part season will look back on the career of

22/02/2013 DK Meter Software Update Launched
DK Technologies has announced the release of the latest software for its DK Meter range. The new software promises to "take the optimal 'One Box' metering solution to even greater heights of function

22/02/2013 ITN Uses SSL To Deliver News
Independent Television News (ITN) relies on a Solid State Logic C10 HD Compact Broadcast Console to deliver content to UK broadcaster Channel 5. Situated in a custom-designed studio at the Channel 5

22/02/2013 New Exhibition Manager For BVE 2013
i2i Events Group has announced the appointment of James Rowley-Ashwood as the new Exhibition Manager for BVE and BVE North. Mr Rowley-Ashwood will replace Anita Pal, who had been fulfilling the role

22/02/2013 New Light Developments At Panasonic
Panasonic has developed 'micro colour splitters' to separate the light that falls on image sensors by exploiting light's wavelike properties. The group says the application of the technology to image

22/02/2013 Nikon Announces D7100
Nikon has announced the latest addition to its camera portfolio, the D7100. The D7100 is the new flagship camera from Nikon’s DX-format HDSLR line, boasting improved image quality for high-resolution

22/02/2013 Riedel Opens Dubai Operations
Pioneer in real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, Riedel has announced the opening of its new dedicated sales and support operations in Dubai. The move comes in response to the gr

22/02/2013 Thurso Cinema in Sony VPF Deal
The UK's most northerly cinema has signed up to a Virtual Print Fee (VPF) deal with Sony Digital Cinema. The Thurso Cinema will have two SRX-R515 4K cinema projectors installed towards the end of Feb

21/02/2013 Argosy To Present Polecam At CABSAT 2013
Argosy have announced they will be showcasing the latest developments from Polecam at CABSAT 2013. On display will be the Polecam PSP+ with the long head option, designed to accommodate the popular C

21/02/2013 Astec Announces BVE 2013 Broadcast Presentations
Astec, the provider of the iBroadcast Network Management System, will be undertaking two free daily interactive on-stand presentations at BVE 2013. The presentations will demonstrate how to address k

21/02/2013 Bond Stuntman To Wow At St Albans Film Fest
James Bond fans will have an extra reason to visit the first ever St Albans Film Festival this year, as the organisers have announced a special appearance from stunt man Roy Scammell, who worked with

21/02/2013 DPA Hits The Right Notes At London Jazz Festival
Sound production and rental company RSS has announced it will be sticking with DPA Microphones, following a successful stint at the London Jazz Festival. The news follows a successful try-out of DPA’

21/02/2013 Gearhouse And Hitachi At BVE 2013 Camera Roadshow
Gearhouse Broadcast and Hitachi Kokusai Electric Europe will be kicking off the broadcast camera roadshow at this year's BVE show. At stand E68 the companies will unveil a new mobile exhibition vehic

21/02/2013 Grass Valley Announces BVE 2013 Line Up
Grass Valley® will be appearing at BVE 2013 to present its latest contributions to end-to-end Live Production workflows. BVE 2013 runs from February 26–28, at the Excel Conference Centre, London. Th

21/02/2013 JBL Speakers Make Noise At Grammys®
HARMAN’s JBL loudspeakers were at the heart of Sunday’s 55th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, with JBL VTX line arrays comprising the live sound reinforcement system at the STAPLES Center and an LSR6300 Series

21/02/2013 Robe Lights Up TPi 2013
Last week's Total Production International (TPi) Awards were lit up by Robe lighting, who supplied over 350 fixtures to brighten up the proceedings. TPi 2013 was staged in the Ballroom of the Novotel

21/02/2013 Sky To Launch Disney Movie Channel
Sky TV is to launch a new Sky Movies Disney channel as part of a renewed contract with BSkyB. The deal with Disney includes exclusive rights to its new and classic titles. It will mark the first tim

21/02/2013 Wimbledon Film Expands With Wardrobe Facility
One of London's newest film and television complexes has announced its expansion with the launch of a new wardrobe department. Wimbledon Film & Television Studios has launched Wear Wimbledon, a facil