Myths and Truths About Standards Conversion August 15^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

Everyone knows what standards converters do, right? Broadcast professionals recognize that changing the video format and frame rate is necessary when sharing materials internationally or when integrating movies into TV schedules. In fact, there are many types of standards conversion available. Here is a guide to understanding the options.

Embrionix Ships Miniaturized SMPTE ST2110 IP Gateways With Clean & Quiet Switch Option August 14^th 2018 - 03:00 PM

Embrionix announces the shipping of its miniaturized emSFP SMPTE ST2110 IP-to-SDI gateways with clean and quiet switching.

AJA Announces OG-X-FR Rackframe for openGear Cards August 13^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

AJA Video Systems is accepting orders for OG-X-FR, the next-generation openGear compatible rackframe including adaptive cooling and redundant power, among other features.

Grass Valley Helps WGBH Upgrade Station Infrastructure August 3^rd 2018 - 01:00 PM

Boston’s WGBH-TV recently completed a significant upgrade of its production infrastructure with new equipment from Grass Valley. This included two new routers, a router control system and new multiviewers. The new technology will add new production capabilities and enhance the station’s workflow.

Radial Engineering Shows New Catapult Mini Snake August 2^nd 2018 - 01:00 PM

The Radial Engineering Catapult Mini is the latest addition to the company’s modular Catapult snake system, providing users with four analog audio channels over a single shielded Cat 5 cable. The Catapult Mini TX and RX both feature a compact steel chassis with a hardwired fan-out to four XLR connectors,

Eyeheight Helps Keep OB Coverage of 2018 Wimbledon Tournament Legal August 1^st 2018 - 11:00 AM

The BBC selected Eyeheight’s LE-2M video legalizing technology for its live coverage of the 2018 Wimbledon Open tennis tournament. This year’s contest was broadcast live to audiences worldwide from Monday June 25 through to the men’s final on Sunday July 15.

AJA Ships KONA HDMI, KONA 1 and Io IP: Updates Desktop Software July 23^rd 2018 - 11:00 AM

AJA Video Systems has released the Kona HDMI multi-channel HD/single-channel UltraHD HDMI capture card; Kona 1 3G-SDI capture/playback card; and the Io IP Thunderbolt-3 equipped video and audio I/O device. Simultaneously, AJA delivered Desktop Software v14.2, which introduces support for Kona HDMI and Kona 1; 10GigE support for 2K

NEP UK Selects Phabrix IP-Enabled T&M Solutions For SMPTE ST 2110 OB Truck July 16^th 2018 - 12:02 PM

Phabrix reveals that NEP UK has selected its HDR and IP-enabled test and measurement solutions for its two new trucks, named Venus and Ceres. Both are already in use and have a full schedule of major events and sporting fixtures lined up over the summer.

With New Financial Backing (And A Fresh Start), Ericsson’s Media Solutions Becomes MediaKind July 13^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

In the midst of a rapidly changing content delivery environment, and refreshed with new private equity money, Ericsson is rethinking (and rebranding) its Media Solutions business to focus on supporting and delivering immersive media experiences for everyone, everywhere. Heretofore its customers have included over 900 cable, satellite, telecom service providers and

AJA Introduces Five New OpenGear Cards with DashBoard Support July 11^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

AJA Video Systems to showcase five new openGear-compatible video and audio rack cards, with support for Ross Video DashBoard software for remote control and monitoring. Alongside the new cards are a new next-generation OG-X openGear-compatible rackframe with expanded power capabilities.

Embrionix’s Mini SDI-IP Gateways Now Include Frame Sync July 10^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

With the migration from SDI to IP infrastructures in full swing across the industry, broadcast engineers tasked with setting up these internal networks are looking for new ways to perform signal processing in the easiest and most cost-effective way.

AJA’s HELO v2.1 Firmware Update Enables Greater Customisation of Live Streaming July 6^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

AJA Video Systems will highlight new v2.1 firmware for its standalone HELO H.264 streaming, recorder and encoder. The free update enables further customization of live streaming and recording workflows with HELO, and includes new features driven by customer feedback.

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