ATEME has announced today that Cologne Broadcasting Center Gmbh (CBC), the premier provider of high-quality video networking services and part of RTL Group, has chosen the Kyrion encoder and decoder for its contribution link to stream the Formula 1 Championship throughout Germany. The ATEME Kyrion encoder and decoder are the perfect match for sport, particularly racing, due to their ultra-low latency mode below 100ms.

4K Garden, a content services platform of Alibaba group in China, has signed an agreement with Sony China Professional Solutions Group (CPSG) to purchase an IP-4K outside broadcast truck. The full-IP 4K truck that Sony China is contracted to build will have eight 4K cameras and will be the most advanced of its kind in China. Thanks to Sony’s core 4K/HDR/IP production equipment and solutions, the truck can also be upgraded to utilise up to 16 cameras in the future. Kit includes HDC-4300 cameras, XVS-7000 switcher, PWS-4400 multi-port storage and LIve System Manager Software.

Panasonic announced today the NewTek AutoLink™ for Panasonic PTZ, a software application allowing users to connect IP-ready Panasonic professional video cameras to a network and detect their presence automatically from NewTek TriCaster® and the IP Series Video Mix Engine. With NewTek AutoLink for Panasonic PTZ, Panasonic IP cameras detected on a network become immediately available for use in NDI-based video production workflows without any additional configuration.

Pro TV has upgraded its extensive Calrec installation with a brand new Artemis Beam audio console. Pro TV is one of Romania’s most popular private TV channels, reaching around 99 percent of the country’s viewing population with a broad array of news and entertainment programming. The broadcaster’s Pro TV News not only received an International Emmy Award in 2008, but also is considered to be one of the most popular newscasts in Romania.

Pixel Power, the innovative supplier of broadcast graphics, playout and automation solutions, is focusing on practical applications of its graphics and automation technology at NAB New York, Javits Center. The new approach which Pixel Power delivers is currently being implemented at leading broadcasters worldwide, including major US sports channels. The automation products will be demonstrated alongside the well proven graphics and branding systems.

Jakarta-based, 24/7 news broadcaster Metro TV has upgraded its news operations to the Dalet Galaxy platform. In addition, the new workflow includes one-click social media publishing; access to business intelligence reporting metrics, which measure both the performance of the facility and crews. It also includes measurement of the actual media consumption by the target audience across traditional and non-traditional channels such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube; and the latest version of the Dalet Newsroom Computer System (NRCS), which features some of the industry’s most advanced capabilities.

Panasonic is developing the professional AG-UMR20 HD/4K Memory Card Portable Recorder and optional AG-UCK20 Compact Camera Head. Panasonic has offered the AG-HMR10A HD Portable Recorder since 2009 to meet a wide range of professional needs in image production, education, government, and corporate applications. The AG-UMR20, which is being developed as a successor model, links with IP networks and combines with optional AG-UCK20 Compact Camera Head to form a 4K image production system in addition to high resolution HD images. Both are scheduled to go on sale in the Spring of 2017.

Sony designed their line of Professional RAID HDDs to appeal to videographers in need of something that is sturdy, portable, and fast; the PSZ-RA4T addresses all of these criteria with its heavily padded enclosure, retractable handle, and Thunderbolt 2 compatibility. Sony reports that the PSZ-RA4T delivers 440MB/s, making it well suited for demanding 4K workflows. In addition to its USB 3.0, the PSZ-RA4T has two Thunderbolt 2 ports, allowing users to daisy chain up to six units together for stationary applications.

Panasonic today announced availability for its new AK-UB300 4K multi-purpose camera, designed for applications where a compact form-factor yet high-quality image is required. Ideal for broadcast and remote studios, weather and traffic reporting, remote live production, image magnification and sports, the UB300 is equipped with a one-inch MOS sensor that outputs a UHD signal up to 3840x2160/59.94p with the ability to simultaneously output HD up to 1080/59.94p.

Lectrosonics just announced their new SR-AES3 Audio Output Adapter, a new endplate which gives ALL SR receivers AES digital output capabilities. Fitted with a word clock port, it can be run as analog, AES digital with internal word clock (no external connection) or as AES with external word clock. Now, any SR series receiver will be capable of delivering 2-channel digital audio direct to the mixer or recorder eliminating the gain staging questions of "what should my output level be?" and "what should my input gain on my camera/mixer be?".