LYNX Technik, provider of modular signal processing interfaces, announces its new yellobrik module designed to convert 12G SDI video signals to HDMI signals. The CDH 1411 accompanies the existing line-up of CDH yellobrik converters, with SDI support now up to 12G.

Two Calrec Artemis consoles with AoIP ImPulse cores and Gateway technology lie at the heart of the audio setup at Sportsnet Studios, the new immersive facility in Toronto that’s part of leading sports media brand Sportsnet, part of Rogers Sports and Media (RSM). The Calrec technology gives Sportsnet flexibility in their needs and facilitate easy expansion in the future.

Chyron has released CAMIO 5.0, ushering in the next generation of the company's MOS-driven graphics asset management platform.

NewTek, the leader in IP-based video technology and part of the Vizrt Group, launched the TriCaster 1 Pro: a streamlined live video production system with support for 4K UHD switching, live streaming, recording, data-driven graphics, virtual sets, media publishing, and more.

Sony unveiled new v5.0 firmware for PXW-Z280. After updating Z280 will be compatible with the new Sony C3 Portal. It allows you access to high-speed file transfers and streaming, direct from your camera. Added advanced RTMP/RTMPS streaming features and HD 100fps / 120fps recording.

One of the leading media content production facilities of the UK, dock10, has a technology pipeline that is part of every project and includes AJA FS-HDR real-time HDR/WCG converter/frame synchronizers to prepare UltraHD HDR and HD SDR content for live transmission. This device helped facilitate simultaneous live HDR and SDR coverage for sports tournaments this past summer.

Dalet, has recently announced updates for Dalet Flex, its media logistics platform, aimed to enhance functional coverage and continuity for content preparation packaging, and delivery.

ATEME has added support for the HDR10+ metadata in its Titan Live transcoders, which it says is a world first. Previously, HDR10+ metadata has only been available for non-live content such as VoD. The technology optimises brightness and maximises the contrast ratio, making bright areas brighter and dark areas darker.

As more broadcasters move to IP the thorny issue of video compression is once again raising its head. But could the implementation of compression be a positive change? I believe there are two parts to consider when discussing video compression: we are already doing compression and have been since the 1930s, and compression has come a long way in recent years.

Broadcaster Mediaset has deployed Panasonic’s next generation live production platform Kairos to support live IP workflows at its Light Studio facility in Milan. According to Panasonic, the Kairos Core 1000 future-proofs the studio with the ability to support legacy SDI while also integrating into the its ST 2110 infrastructure.