The Westdeutsche Rundfunk (WDR) is the public broadcaster in North Rhine-Westphalia, the federal state in Germany with the highest population. In terms of employees, the WDR is the biggest public radio and TV broadcaster in Germany and, after the BBC, the second largest in Europe. It broadcasts its programmes via FM, DAB+ and also as streaming channels through the internet.

dock10 is preparing for an UHD/HDR production future with the acquisition of 15 Sony HDC-3500 4K cameras, part of its plan to invest £5 million in technology.

Pixel Power is to demonstrate its fully virtualized software solutions for production, playout, automation, branding and graphics at IBC 2019. The systems turn the traditional broadcast delivery model on its head by creating an all-encompassing approach to deliver linear, OTT, VOD and catch-up channels using a singular workflow.

Apantac, an internationally recognized manufacturer of multiviewers, video walls, extension and signal processing solutions has added UHD outputs to its T# and Mi Multiviewers. Visitors to the Apantac IBC 2019 stand 8.E43 will receive hands-on demonstrations showcasing enhanced resolution with its multiviewers now available with UHD outputs. Due to the wide adoption of the HDMI 2.0 interface in consumer displays, broadcast-quality multiviewers used with off-the-shelf displays are affordable and effective for a variety of content applications.

At the IBC 2019 Orban will unveil Optimod 8700i LT audio processor — a light version of the firm’s flagship Optimod 8700i. According to the company, the economical Optimod 8700i LT combines versatile five-band and two-band processing with various features of the 8700i. It supports both analog FM transmission and digital media including DAB+, HD Radio and streaming.

‘Engineered to impress’ is the slogan that Panasonic have used to describe the AG-CX350, and we’d say that it is one that sums up its features nicely. The CX350 aims to reach a wide array of users, in addition to those from the more traditional newsgathering and documentary professionals. 4K image capture, 4:2:2 10-bit recording, built-in optical stabilisation, wireless streaming, the option to upgrade to NDI|HX. All of these features are found in the AG-CX350, hence why we are particularly excited about it!

Graphics and “visual storytelling” products developer ChyronHego promises the IBC2019 audience peeks at product upgrades across the company’s line.

Leader Electronics has chosen IBC 2019 as the European launch venue for its LV5900 HD/4K/8K multi-standard waveform monitor. First announced at the Las Vegas NAB 2019 Show in April, the LV5900 is designed for content producers, broadcasters and equipment manufacturers progressing into the Super Hi-Vision standard.

Simplify challenges: that’s the main objective of the multi-channel playout server and broadcast automation software Cinegy Air, whose version 14 has just been released. The integrated solution, which supports multiple features in a single box, delivers D Dolby® Digital encoding, EAS, Nielsen watermarking and Cinegy Titler channel branding.

Dalet has added support for both SMPTE ST 2110 in the latest update to its Dalet Brio I/O platform. It means the ingest and playout platform now supports both SMPTE ST 2110 and SDI standard workflows.