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Djtalmedia in Barcelona expands with the purchase of an OB van
Barcelona, January 2016: The Barcelona-based broadcast services company, Djtalmedia, is investing in a new multi-camera HD Outside Broadcast unit.
The Sprinter is a video production van designed for shooting live...
Sony 4K cameras capture golf action at new levels of quality
Hawaii, January 2016: The 2016 Sony Open in Hawaii PGA TOUR event will be shot and broadcast in HD on Golf Channel using Sony professional cameras, continuing Sony’s long-running tradition of providing HD production technology for major live entertainment and sports events....
TV2 uses DPA microphones to live transmit politicians debating in a car
Denmark, January 2016: Denmark's main commercial television station TV2 is using d:screet™ 4080 Cardioid Lavalier Microphones to live transmit a series of highly unusual live political interviews for its 24-hour news channel....
iPhones, LiveU and Imagination: Swiss station Leman Bleu creates the local TV station of the future
Hackensack, NJ, January 2016: LiveU has announced that Swiss station Leman Bleu has deployed a range of LiveU technology, as well as multiple iPhone 6Ss, to bring a previously unobtainable level of dynamism to its coverage and exciting new ways of working....
EBU expresses dismay at signing of new media bill in Poland
Geneva, January 2016: The European Broadcasting Union’s President and Director General have reacted strongly to the Polish president signing off the country’s new media bill on 7 January.
Polish president...
SIS LIVE secures Sky Sports World Darts connectivity
Milton Keynes, December 2015: Leading broadcast connectivity expert SIS LIVE has stepped up to the oche and extended its venue connectivity portfolio with TV coverage of the William Hill World Darts Championship in London in December and January....
Denmark’s TV East turns to LiveU to power its live broadcast operations
Hackensack, NJ, December, 2015: LiveU has announced that Danish broadcaster TV East has deployed a range of its technology to enhance its newsgathering operations. The deal was overseen by LiveU’s Danish partner Avit.
Based...
Globecast strengthens its satellite position over Americas with new platform on AMC-11
Los Angeles, December 2015 : Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has announced that it has launched a new satellite platform on the AMC-11 satellite. As a result, prospective and current clients can benefit from the most powerful orbital position in the US for distribution...
World's first Ultra HD video conference produced by Mediapro Turkey and ACTA Medya
Istanbul, December 2015 : Mediapro Turkey and ACTA Medya provided the technical infrastructure and crewing for three significant Ultra HD productions between December 7th and 11th. They included the Galatasaray vs Astana Champions League match, which was the first ever UEFA game broadcast...
Eutelsat partners with Vatican Television Center for first worldwide Ultra HD transmission
Paris, Rome, December 2015 : The ceremony of the opening of the Holy Door on 8 December, that marks the beginning of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, will be the first worldwide Ultra HD broadcast via satellite. The event is being produced by the Vatican Television Center with the support of...
ABS expands in Turkey with the opening of new broadcast studios in Istanbul
Istanbul, December 2015 : ABS Network is increasing its presence in Turkey by opening a second live broadcast studio facility in Istanbul. The new office and studios are located in the Yenibosna area near to the main airport.
The original office opened by ABS - which includes a...
ACTA Medya provides live TV coverage of the Istanbul Marathon
Istanbul, November 2015: The live transmission of the 37th Intercontinental Vodafone Istanbul Marathon was carried out by ACTA Medya in co-operation with Mediapro Turkey.
Three...
Broadcast encoding manufacturer, Telairity, introduces new multichannel HD/SD Encoder
Santa Clara, California, November 2015: A new 1RU H.264/AVC video encoder, featuring four encoding channels that auto-switch between HD and SD has been unveiled by Telairity, a global leader in encoding technology.
The...
H24 in Italy offers two portable SWE-DISH flyaways for sale
Rome, November 2015: The Rome-based broadcast services company, H24, has two flyaways for sale.
The two portable uplinks on offer are:
N. 1 FLY-AWAY 45W SSPA SWEDISH CCT 120 KU (I-DIRECT)
N. 1 FLY-AWAY 45W SSPA SWEDISH CCT 120 KU (DVBS-SCPC)
Both the...
Reuters-TIMA rolls out its services across major international cities
London, October 2015: Reuters-TIMA – which launched in February this year – is expanding its network by adding studio hubs in major international cities in order to meet the demand for news services among its global clients....
London's Trickbox TV invests in new intercom system for its flyaway operations
Andover, UK - October 2015: London-based broadcast services provider Trickbox TV has purchased Trilogy Communications' Messenger intercom system to complement its expanding multi-camera flyaway operations.
Trickbox TV provides...
Mediapro Turkey produces country's first 4K soccer match
Istanbul, Turkey - October 2015: The first Ultra High Definition (4K) transmission in Turkey broadcast to the home consumer was successfully transmitted by TRT 4K in co-operation with Mediapro Turkey, Turksat and Samsung.
Seven Ultra HD...
TIMA celebrates third anniversary of Washington DC bureau
Washington DC, October 2015: TIMA – The International Media Associates – is celebrating the third anniversary of its Washington DC offices. The global facilities and content services provider launched from the US capital in October 2012, premiering its services in the run up to the...
SIS LIVE signs distribution agreement for Eutelsat Broadband’s NewsSpotter satellite newsgathering service
Paris, September 2015 : SIS LIVE, leading broadcast connectivity supplier, has signed a distribution agreement with Eutelsat Broadband to use and resell its innovative NewsSpotter newsgathering service.
SIS LIVE offers a...
11th All Africa Games brought to viewers by Globecast and Lagardère Sports
Paris, September 2015 : Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has announced that it has successfully completed a major project with its customer Lagardère SPORTS to bring comprehensive daily coverage of the 11th All Africa Games to European and African audiences....
Low latency UHD contribution with Kyrion encoder – decoder
Paris, September 2015: With operators looking to add UHD channels, demand for live UHD sport events is forecast to increase.
The Kyrion encoder and decoder enable OB operators to offer low latency H.264 UHD contribution service and provide software upgrade path to UHD HEVC....
Links Broadcast in UK is selling an Outside Broadcast vehicle
Harlow, UK, September 2015 : The broadcast services company, Links Broadcast, is offering for sale an Outside Broadcast van.
The vehicle is a Mercedes Axor 18-tonne Tender with an on-board Fischer Panda generator and...
C-COM to release Ka-band on the move antenna at IBC
Amsterdam, September 2015: C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., a leading global provider of mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems, will be displaying its new cost-effective Ka-band Comm-on-the-Move (COTM) product at the International Broadcasters Conference (IBC) in Amsterdam (booth...
Globecast integrates cloud-based tools and private infrastructure for media solutions
Amsterdam, IBC, September 2015: Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has integrated its private infrastructure with a set of cloud-based tools to provide broadcasters with the most effective playout and media solutions proposition. This integration combines the best...
Sky News sets Guinness World Record for most concurrent live web streams using LiveU technology
Amsterdam, September, 2015: LiveU, the pioneer and leader in IP-based live video services and broadcast solutions for acquisition, management and distribution, has announced that its technology was central to Sky News’ world record beating UK General Election coverage on May 7th...
rt1.tv in Germany is purchasing three new SNG trucks
Cologne, Germany, September 2015: rt1.tv production GmbH is expanding its HD-DSNG fleet by investing in three new HD trucks.
The new flagship HD7 SNG will be presented at IBC 2015 in Amsterdam. The truck has been equipped by Wellen+Nöthen GmbH...
SIS LIVE delivers successful pre-World Cup game at Olympic Park
Milton Keynes, September 2015: Connectivity experts SIS LIVE, kicked off the Rugby World Cup by successfully delivering broadcast coverage of the Barbarians v Samoa match at London's Olympic Stadium using its dedicated media fibre and uplink systems.
SIS LIVE’s media network...
ATEME powers Globo primary distribution feeds in Brazil
Sao Paulo, August 2015 : ATEME has announced that Globo has selected its Kyrion encoder, Multiplexer and AMS - ATEME Management System, to power, control and manage its primary distribution feeds. With over 120 affiliates nationwide, Globo is Brazil's largest broadcaster, delivering HD and...
LiveU collaborates on production of hybrid DSNG van in China
Beijing, China, August 2015 : LiveU collaborates with Diadem and Sony Professional Solutions China to showcase their new joint hybrid DSNG (digital satellite news gathering) vehicle at the BIRTV show in China. The integrated solution combines Sony’s video source with LiveU’s...
Reuters launches Partner Marketplace, offering high value video content from a range of handpicked providers
London, August 2015 : Reuters, the world’s largest international multimedia news provider, has announced the launch of Reuters Partner Marketplace, a service offering clients fully-licensed high value video content from a range of specialist providers, available via a single, tiered...
