Actus Digital, a leading provider of broadcast compliance and intelligent media monitoring solutions, announced that TV networks around the world are using its broadcast monitoring solution to ensure superior video and audio quality while also complying with social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 global health crisis. Actus Digital’s monitoring platform can be used on-premises and remotely, from anywhere, on any device, enabling networks to accurately verify that content and ads have been aired correctly on their channels and check content quality, as personnel continue to work from home to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

Expanding its line of wireless products aimed at the film, broadcast, music and theater production markets, Lectrosonics has introduced the DPR plug-on wireless transmitter. Operating in the UHF band with a tuning range of 470 to 614 MHz, the DPR can be used with any microphone or line-level source via standard XLR connector. The DPR is part of the company’s D Squared family of digital wireless microphone products and is fully compatible with the DSQD receiver.

AJA has announced Ki Pro Ultra 12G, a new single-channel 4K/UltraHD recorder and player or four-channel HD recorder, featuring 12G-SDI connectivity with a host of unique and powerful features within a compact 2RU form factor.

TVU Networks has announced the launch of Partyline, a new feature that allows production crews operating from remote locations to achieve communication levels similar to that of a physical studio, according to TVU.

Eight weeks ago, six feet was just six feet. Now, those 72 inches is the minimum distance to stand away from someone. Working during a Pandemic is not easy when you tell the extraordinary stories of our times. When the wave of Coronavirus started to wash over the United States of America, K-Tek sent me a brand new boom pole explicitly built for users like me to help keep my distance from interview subjects. It was the right gear at the right time. Thanks, K-Tek!

ChyronHego announced that its Click Effects PRIME fan engagement engine is a confirmed partner for Panasonic’s new IT/IP-centric next-generation live production platform. Designed for high-quality video production and delivery, either live or in the studio, the new modular and open architecture platform from Panasonic allows users to optimize and future-proof their investment while maintaining flexibility. The solution pairing from ChyronHego and Panasonic brings powerful capabilities and valuable versatility to modern sports entertainment.

The VLink communication solution for RTS intercom matrix systems has become a key tool for broadcasters during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CTV, one of Europe's longest established providers of mobile television production facilities, has chosen Leader LV7300 and LV7600 rasterizing waveform monitors as master reference instruments for its OB3 and OB12 outside broadcast vehicles.

AEQ Atrium is the IP console for on-air audio radio and television production with high-demand operational requirements and workflows. Its X-Core engine can manage up to 1,024 audio channels of local content or AoIP that can be controlled using one or several control surfaces. Each control surface can have more than 90 motorized faders with pages for snapshots or memories.

The inevitable news of IBC 2020’s cancellation hasn’t come as a surprise. The organizers of Europe’s largest video and broadcast expo are turning the trade show into a virtual, like so many others before. Social distancing and hygene would be extremely difficult to manage.