Broadcast News Archive for September, 2016
27/09/2016 Ortana Media Group Launches Click2
London-based Ortana Media Group has launched Click2, a transactional pay-as-you-go file management platform. The platform, which is based on three modules (Click2QC, Click2Encode and Click2Archive), p

27/09/2016 Richard Chernock To Chair ATSC 3.0 Session
Triveni Digital has confirmed that its Chief Science Officer and Chair of ATSC's Technology and Standards Group, Dr Richard Chernock, is to chair a tutorial session and present on 'The Practical Side

27/09/2016 SMPTE To Host Time Code Summits
SMPTE has announced that it is to host a series of Time Code Summits. These will gather user community feedback that will contribute to the creation of a new 'Time Label' standard. As the next-gen

27/09/2016 Sound Dynamics In Broadcasting
I doubt if there is anyone amongst us who has not had to reach for their remote control while watching television – and I don't mean in order to avoid repeats, says sound engineer David Hamilton-Smith

27/09/2016 Wisycom Unveils The ACM50
Wisycom has unveiled the new ACM50 battery charger. The lithium battery charger is able to charge up to 10 batteries simultaneously, and has been designed with rack-based users in mind. Weighing j

26/09/2016 2017 HPA Tech Retreat Issues Call For Proposals
The HPA has issued a Call for Proposals for the 2017 HPA Tech Retreat, 21 – 24 February. The Main Program, which will be presented from 22 – 24 February, is for marketing-free content. Mark Schubi

26/09/2016 BR Remote Reports Successful IBC
BR Remote has reported back on a successful and informative IBC2016 for the company. Over the last year, the company has restructured its business, admitting that as a result, it had not produced

26/09/2016 Cinegy To Make Broadcast India Debut
Cinegy is to make its debut appearance at Broadcast India next month. The show takes place in Mumbai from 20 to 22 October, 2016. At the show, Cinegy will be on Stand B-218 alongside its regional

26/09/2016 GatesAir Secures New Projects
GatesAir has secured three project wins in the Asia-Pacific region. The wins, across digital television and FM radio, are in Vietnam. An early adopter of DVB-T2 digital television, national broadc

26/09/2016 IEEE BTS Announce Key Speaker
The IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS) has named Tom Gallagher as the latest keynote speaker for the 2016 IEEE Broadcast Symposium. Mr Gallagher is CEO of the American Radio Relay League (ARR

26/09/2016 MRMC Announces Acquisition
Mark Roberts Motion Control has announced that Nikon is to acquire the company. The takeover will allow MRMC to continue in its traditional motion control equipment market for film and commercials, wh

26/09/2016 Panasonic's Welsh Site Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Panasonic Business' European Service Centre, located in Cardiff, has celebrated its 10th anniversary. Located on Wharfedale Road in Pentwyn, the centre was established in 2006 and is home to a rep

26/09/2016 RTW To Demo Latest CLC Software
RTW will demonstrate its latest Continuous Loudness Control (CLC) software Version 2.0 at AES 2016, it has been announced. Version 2.0 improves the quality of loudness processing with various enha

26/09/2016 SGO Teams Up With RAIDIX
SGO has teamed up with data storage vendor RAIDIX, it has been announced. The partnership delivered a RAIDIX-powered Mistika appliance which was demonstrated at IBC2016 earlier this month. The upg

23/09/2016 Argosy To Appear At Essential Install Live! North
Argosy has confirmed it will appear at this year's Essential Install Live! North show. The event takes place at EventCity, Manchester on 12 October. At the show, Argosy will demonstrate its portfo

23/09/2016 ARRI Adds To SkyPanel Range
ARRI has added to its SkyPanel LED soft light range. The new S120-C is the largest product of the family, and joins the S60 and S30 ranges. The S120 is twice as long as the S60, but weighs almost

23/09/2016 Artel Video Systems Adds To Team
Artel Video Systems has appointed Rafael Fonseca as vice president and Director of Product Management. He has experience in executive management, product management and marketing, and sales at establi

23/09/2016 Audinate Releases Dante Via 1.1
Audinate has announced than an update to its audio networking software is now available worldwide. The update – Dante Via version 1.1 – includes multi-channel application support (up to 16x16 chan

23/09/2016 Campaign Launches To Support Work Experience Placements
The 2016 Mayor's Fund for London Creativity Works is calling on employers to provide work experience placements to young people in London who are hoping to work in the film industry. Creativity Wo

23/09/2016 ESN Selects PlayBox Technology
Echo Sports Network (ESN) has selected PlayBox Technology's AirBox Neo solution to deliver a new channel dedicated to promoting amateur sports. Based in Australia, ESN offers sports teams and club

23/09/2016 Groovy Gecko Announces Latest Live Stream
Groovy Gecko has announced that it is to undertake its latest live stream this evening, Friday 23 September. The live stream is the release of the latest single by singers Ricky Martin and Maluma.

23/09/2016 Neil Hillier Joins Adder Technology
Adder Technology has announced Neil Hillier is to join the company as senior vice president – global sales. Mr Hillier will be responsible for delivering strategies for Adder Technology's growth i

23/09/2016 NEP Europe Order New UHD OB Vans
Broadcast Solutions has revealed that it took orders for five new UHD OB vans from NEP Europe at IBC2016 earlier this month. Four of the trucks will be 8 to 12 camera vehicles, while the fifth wil

22/09/2016 Animal Logic Installs Baselight For End-To-End Solution
Animal Logic has installed two Baselight grading systems at its head office in Sydney. Animal Logic has replaced its existing DI suites with a Baselight TWO grading system as well as a Baselight ON

22/09/2016 BBC Appoint New Director of Nations and Regions
Ken MacQuarrie, Director of BBC Scotland, has been appointed as the BBC's new Director of Nations and Regions. The role will have responsibility for bringing together and enhancing the BBC's offer