AJA released Mini-Config v2.26.5 firmware, which introduces 4K/2K 48/47.95 frame rate support for AJA’s popular 12GM, HA5-12G, HA5-4K, Hi5-12G, and Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converters, among several other new improvements for the AJA Mini-Converter family.

Vocas Product announced a new top plate for the RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K camera. The top plate can be ordered alone or together with the Vocas universal sliding top handle. Let’s have a closer look.

The Tiffen Company has added two new diffusion effects filters to its renowned line of optical filters. Paired with digital cameras, Black Fog and Night Fog Filters can provide a soft highlight glow reminiscent of the classic double fog cinematic look. While both Black Fog and Night Fog series offer the benefits of Tiffen's natural-looking diffusion, these two new atmosphere-enhancers each bring a unique benefit to the cinematographer's pallet.

Calrec will debut its Argo audio mixing control platform with the Argo Q and Argo S models at the 2023 NAB Show, April 15-19, in Las Vegas. The company will also introduce ImPulse1 to assist those moving to IP.

NAB has revealed that with two months to go until the media tech industry descends on Las Vegas, this year’s NAB Show is expecting over 1,000 exhibitors, with 140 companies exhibiting at the show for the first time. Exhibitors are expected to occupy more than 575,000 net square feet of space at the show, said NAB.

Cinegy GmbH, the premier provider of software technology for digital video processing, asset management, video compression and automation, and playout, has released Cinegy Air version 22.12, a major upgrade on the current (21.9) version. The new version, part of Cinegy’s rolling development programme, also includes an update to the graphics and branding engine, now called Cinegy Title.

VStream Media has provided remote live production services since before they became an industry standard in their market. As demand for remote productions increased, VStream Media added the AJA Ki Pro GO multi-channel H.264 recorder to its workflow. The device has enabled its team to achieve redundant, multi-channel recording and simplify its content delivery path.

FOR-A Corporation of America will head to the 2023 NAB Show with a fully NDI-compatible live video production ecosystem. Included among the NDI-supported offerings is the new HVS-190 video switcher, which will debut at the show. NAB Show runs from April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.

IFBlue, the value-priced brand of products by Lectrosonics, is pleased to announce that it's low-cost IFB (Interruptible Foldback) receiver pack and associated dock charging system have been nominated for a 2023 Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards for Outstanding Technical Achievement in the category of Wireless products. Vote for the IFBlue System in the TEC Awards here.

PHABRIX, a broadcast test & measurement innovator is pleased to announce that South Carolina-based video production company, Extreme Angles has purchased a PHABRIX Sx TAG handheld instrument. The Sx TAG is being used to quickly troubleshoot fiber and SDI video signals during live events in the southeast United States.