NewTek is ushering in the third generation of its NDI IP video technology. The new v3 provides new features, including support for multicast with forward error correction; a high efficiency mode for wireless or long distance transmission; PTZ camera control and tally; and improved encoding performance. In addition, NewTek has also collaborated with vendors for embedded NDI support for hardware devices, among them Panasonic.

Sound Devices recently released MixPre Series Firmware v1.11 update for the new MixPre-3 and MixPre-6. The firmware update will provide new playback functionality as well as other system enhancements to previously released versions.

Sony launch HFR upgrade for PXW-FS5 (CBKZ-FS5HFR) allowing support for continuous 120fps High Frame Rate (HFR) shooting in 1080p. With the new paid license, users of the Sony PXW-FS5 will enable recording 120 frames per second super-slow motion in camera in Full HD. The flagship PXW-FS5 4K camera is currently limited to 1080/50/60 continuous slow-motion in camera.

SAM is pleased to announce that post production facility, Roundtable Films has invested in its Alchemist XF format and framerate converter to meet an increase in requests for high framerate projects that need conversions between 59p and 50p.

When the CNC Media building was destroyed during the heavy rain season and some of the equipment was irretrievably lost, the AEQ’s Virtual Capitol App helped to quickly restore the broadcast of the radio station in a matter of hours.

ATEME today announced that TOT (Telephone Organization of Thailand), a leading telecommunications service provider in Thailand, has deployed its Kyrion encoders and decoders to deliver nine 4K-UHD contribution channels over IP. ATEME has already been covering a large part of TOT’s network, but this is the first time the company has used ATEME’s 4K-UHD contribution technology to add value to its primary distribution offer. It gives TOT a distinct advantage: delivering the highest video quality at extremely low latency of 130ms.

Antena 1, one of Romania's top television networks, has gone live with two new Calrec Audio Summa digital mixing consoles. The Antena 1 installation marks Calrec's first Summa sale into the rapidly growing Romanian broadcast market.

New version 4.27 firmware is now available to download for Timecode Systems :pulse, :wave, :minitrx+ and the Denecke TS-TCB Slate. This latest update improves the quality of system performance by fixing an issue that was causing units to freeze when updating.

NEP Australia has chosen Sony HDC-4300 cameras, Sony XVS-6000 and XVS-8000 IP-capable, SMPTE ST 2110 ready switchers, as well as a wide range of Sony OLED and LCD monitors, for its new, unique IP-based remote production solution. NEP’s new Andrews Hubs, the first of their kind in Australia, will connect 29 sporting venues via a new high bandwidth network. Four new all-IP outside broadcast trucks and seven legacy SDI trucks with new IP layers will complement the two production hubs, which are located in Sydney and Melbourne.

The popular Ace L tripod system from Sachtler has been upgraded to a new version, the Ace XL, which increases the payload in order to better support the latest models of cine-style cameras. The new Ace XL fluid head, available in three different configurations, has a maximum payload of 8 kilograms (17.6 pounds), making it more versatile, with support for a broader range of configurations.