Video Devices announces the addition of a new set of features to the PIX-E Series of 4K-compatible recording monitors with the release of Firmware Version 3.50. With this firmware update the PIX-E Series offers key playback functionality, including the ability to add, delete, and locate to cue markers, create a custom playlist, loop playback of individual recordings, regions or playlists, and more. These features, which are available as a free download for PIX-E5, PIX-E5H, and PIX-E7 owners, work with or without the optional PIX-LR audio interface accessory.

Fujifilm announced this October that it will discontinue its Fujifilm Professional Video Tape, due to a steady decrease in market demand. In a note to distributors and clients, Fujifilm announced this month that some of the products from their Fujifilm Recording Media catalogue will no longer be produced. If you want to keep using them, this is the time to stock up!

At Broadcast India Cinegy introduced the latest version of Cinegy News, an all-in-one live news production package and real-time playout system that builds on the technology of Cinegy Archive, Cinegy Desktop, and Cinegy Air.

Lectrosonics introduces the DBa digital belt pack transmitter as part of the DSW (Digital Secure Wireless) microphone system. Featuring 24 bit/48 kHz digital audio for pristine sound quality, the DBa is ideal for use in theaters and film making. The compact and light weight but rugged machined metal construction ensures that the new transmitter is a durable choice for tough environments.

Party-line intercom systems continue to have a place in an increasingly digital and IP world. Broadcasters, installers and systems integrators still specify lower cost and easy to configure and run systems, a requirement that most manufacturers continue to meet with new product. RTS did this during IBC 2016 with the introduction of what are described as two universal belt packs that can connect to a variety of different formats.

NewTek™ and Wowza™ Media Systems launched the MediaDS™, a revolutionary real-time media encoding and live streaming video delivery platform. The MediaDS is a fully integrated hardware and software solution merging NewTek’s industry-leading live production technology with the powerful, proven Wowza streaming software in a 1RU footprint. The result is the industry’s first integrated production system establishing a direct link between the producers who create the content and the viewers that consume it.

Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading provider of software-based solutions for media organizations, today announced that Euronews has signed a contract for a Dalet news solution to facilitate production and playout of its linear and non-linear products.

Multi-million Dollar Investment - In its largest ever lens purchase and as a major part of its ongoing commitment to the Australian market leading broadcast services specialist Gearhouse Broadcast announced a multi-million dollar investment in Fujinon 4K and HD lenses to bolster and enhance its Australian HD OB super truck fleet.

Euro Media Group’s CTV has invested in 15 Sony HDC-4300 4K/HD system cameras to upgrade its OB trucks and help facilitate Sky’s cricket coverage. CTV broadcasts around 140 days of live cricket for Sky per year, covering all domestic County Cricket in England – including the Twenty20 and 50+ competitions – as well as all England’s international test matches and one-day internationals.

Pixel Power, the innovative supplier of broadcast graphics, playout and automation solutions, has added an innovative and highly cost-effective playout channel for TV5 Monde, the global Francophone broadcaster. The new solution, virtualised within its facility, allows the channel to add another US outlet from its Paris office without costly dedicated connectivity.