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Flexible kicks on Route66
BroaMan launched three new versions of its Route66 router at IBC2016. The new 2RU design is a result of customer feedback and the multiple projects...
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TV Skyline upgrades to UHD
Germany’s TV Skyline has bought 21 LDX series cameras from Grass Valley, including 12 of the new LDX 86N Ultra HD cameras with HDR...
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Capturing audio for VR/AR
Recording immersive audio for VR productions typically has involved complicated microphone set-ups. The AMBEO VR Mic, which was on display at Sennheiser’s IBC stand...
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First 8K PC player?
Spin Digital is demonstrating a media player that it claims is ready for 8K video. The Spin Digital Media Player integrates the company’s HEVC/H.265...
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Shuttling to the cloud
Signiant is demonstrating the latest versions of Media Shuttle, the software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for secure and fast file transfers, and Flight, the SaaS utility...
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Matrix switch expansion
The FlexLink switch matrix series includes the company’s scalable FlexLink K7-Pro 6RU/19-inch switch matrix system. It is available in sizes from 8:8 to 64:64...
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Delivering UHD with HDR
Claiming to offer a complete UHD solution from quad-link 3G to 12G-SDI to IP, Evertz is highlighting products and features that it says help...
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Ultra 4K Tool Box showcased
Showcased here at IBC is the Ultra 4K Tool Box, which provides tools for manufacturers to design and evaluate their own QL 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI...
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Travelling light with HEVC
Mobile 3G/4G communications specialist Mobile Viewpoint is showcasing a ‘ruggedised’ H265 encoder at IBC this week. The Live Link 265 features eight modems, WiFi...
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Next gen fibre optic BBG converter boxes
IBC2016 marks the European debut of version MK2, the second generation of Cobalt Digital’s Blue Box Group (BBG) fibre optic interface converter boxes. The...
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A discreet word in your ear
At IBC2016 Phonak is showcasing the Roger Earpiece, a new discreet in-ear receiver. The Roger Earpiece is shaped to sit comfortably inside the ear...
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Infinity Arm lets it all hang out
The new Infinity Arm is claimed to be “a reliable and indestructible articulating arm” that can support a wide variety of cameras, lights, monitors...
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Extender offers fibre flexibility
A 6G-SDI extender for sending 4K resolution SDI camera feeds up to a distance of 985ft over fibre is on show at IBC. The...
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Pro smartphone audio capture
One of several co-exhibitors hosting products on the HHB stand, Rode Microphones is showcasing its wide selection of broadcast microphones. The i-XLR is a...
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Mr Ang Lee heralds a new era of HFR movies
Oscar-winning director Mr Ang Lee said that his experience of shooting at high frame rates on his latest feature Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk...
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Aiming to score over integration issues
Goal Sport Software, provider of an all-in-one platform for sporting events, is showcasing the release of new features at this year’s show. After what...
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Sophisticated transport stream processing
The latest generation of TS Splicer is at IBC2016. TS Splicer combines multiple-channel, frame-accurate transport stream media splicing with media storage and SCTE 35...
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Clockwork capabilities expanded
The capabilities of Clockwork, an application within Rascular’s flagship control software Helm, have been expanded. Clockwork, which allows users to create scheduled events where...
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Pawa to the people
A new version of EPG scheduling application Pawa was demonstrated at IBC to show content owners how they can adapt their EPG data requirements...
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Meeting the 8K storage challenge
The evolution from HD to UHD at 4K and 8K is moving rapidly and the amount of video data is increasing exponentially. Conventional IT...
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MCX7000 release 2.0 premieres
Release 2.0 of the MCX7000 Multi-Carrier Satellite Gateway – which is designed to be used for efficient distribution and contribution to broadcast applications –...
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Standalone SD video ingest
The company’s first standalone SD video ingest workstation for archives is being showcased. Combining NOA’s SD-Video ingest system, FrameLector, with the streamlined, free-of-charge workflow...
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Switcher for small studios
A new digital video switcher is on display on the DVLab stand. Multi-format and multi-function, it is designed for small studios and can operate...
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Integrated fibre wireless solution hits IBC
FreeSpeak II-Base II, a wireless base station, and the fibre-capable FreeSpeak II Splitter box (FSII-SPL) have been introduced. These new FreeSpeak II components complement...
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Streamlined roll out for UHD OBs
Two new Ultra HD Streamline OB vans are being shown by Broadcast Solutions in the outside exhibits area: a 12-camera vehicle for SBS, South...
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Soft colours for studio LED
The Cineo HSX is a colour-tuneable (2700K-6500K) soft source with the same light output as the Cineo HS2 Remote Phosphor fixture. The compact, 25,000-lumen...
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Experience is key at IBC
The Experience Intelligence (EI) engine for broadcasters and content owners is a key part of Comigo’s IBC showcase this year. Comigo EI takes what...
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MCAS solution supports SSL credentials
A topic of discussion with visitors on the Fastcom Technology stand is its recent announcement that Fastcom’s MCAS solution now supports SSL credentials to...
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Boost for Avid and Adobe collaboration
Avid is showcasing MediaCentral Premiere Pro Connector, which enables Adobe Premiere Pro users to connect into Avid’s production environment through the Avid MediaCentral platform....
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Camcorder updates on stream
The new GY-HM660 and GY-HM620 camcorders are the latest updates to JVC’s popular HM650 and HM600 respectively. “We’ve taken all of the good things...
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Uncompressed UHD player
A server providing either uncompressed or compressed 4K/UHD video in real time over various interfaces from HDMI1.4/2.0 to 3G/SDI is on show in the...
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Solo given Euro rollout
Already available in the US, and first launched at IBC last year, LiveU Solo connects automatically to online video platforms and content delivery networks...
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More power, less space
The Maxiva UAXT-12 and UAXT-16 extend the UAXT range, first introduced in late 2014, to higher power levels not previously available in air-cooled transmitters,...
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Content management is a breeze
Over-the-top TV is becoming extremely popular as the market continues to boom, and the user experience not only matters for OTT TV subscribers but...
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The full UHDTV spec chips along
The earnest concentration in the DVB camp continues to focus on the travails of UHD Phase 2. “Continuing to be the most relevant is...
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Meeting the multinational challenge
National and regional network operators face the growing challenge of competing with multinational corporations, yet have neither the comparable budget nor the organisation to...
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Certifying OTT
OTT content specialist Opera TV is exhibiting its latest OTT offerings at IBC2016 in Amsterdam. It is demonstrating a brand new range of products...
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New ENG concept demonstrated
Demonstrating the latest advances for its new concept in electronic newsgathering and live production is Domo Broadcast. After recently launching the SOLO7 OBTX modular...
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Nokia: why VR is crucial to the future of entertainment
VR is the entertainment industry’s best hope for holding onto young audiences who increasingly watch less TV and more video online on mobile devices...
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Versatile audio distribution
Suitable for studio-to-transmitter link applications, studio-to-studio transmissions, as well as broadcast and post production purposes, the MM01 is being showcased. It is compatible with...
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Getting more from logging
WinLogger is an all-in-one solution intended to encompass all of a media company’s content monitoring, logging and compliance, competitive analysis and fast content repurposing...