The Pittsburgh Pirates are discovering an added home field advantage this season, through an A/V system installed by Sony Electronics. Sony’s Solutions Development and Integration group served as the prime contractor, working with system integrator Alpha Video Sports & Entertainment Group to design and install a new video control room using Sony HD broadcast technology that provides the Pirates with additional enhancements to the game presentation.

The Sony PMWPZ1 Player for 4K content is shipping now.

Pixel Power, the innovative supplier of broadcast graphics and workflow solutions, has supplied 20 LogoVision automated graphics and channel branding systems including a number of 3D devices to Modern Times Group (MTG). This is part of MTG’s programme to move to a new, highly automated playout centre in London.

Panasonic has announced the immediate availability of a five-meter extension unit for its VariCam 35 4K and VariCam HS camera/recorders. Capitalizing on the unique modular design of the new VariCams, with the respective camera heads dockable to a common recorder, the new extension cable permits operational separation of the camera head from the recorder and will increase the versatility of both models in situations requiring mobility, agility and reduced weight.

The XT3 media server from EVS, the leading provider of live video production systems, brings new super slow motion capabilities and an improved live production workflow to NESN (New England Sports Network). XT3 server supports new high-speed cameras in Game Creek Video's 94 remote production truck

In a move to upgrade and standardize its global operations Al Jazeera Media Network has purchased seven Apollo digital audio consoles for its broadcast facility in Doha, Qatar.

Sound Devices, specialists in audio and video products for television, film, and live production, is pleased to announce that the SL-6 powering and wireless system for its 688 mixer/recorder is now shipping. The optional SL-6 accessory dramatically streamlines linkage between the 688 and wireless by providing tighter integration for up to three dual-channel, slot-in receivers. When combined with SuperSlot-compatible receivers, the SL-6 offers wireless receiver control and monitoring direct from the 688 mixer, in addition to its already impressive power and antenna distribution.

Panasonic announced firmware update v 27.62 for shoulder mount P2HD camcorder.

Denmark public broadcaster, TV2 Fyn, has purchased a Snell Kahuna switcher with two of the new Maverik configurable control panels to help drive its move into HD news production.

Quantel and Snell have released the results of a global survey into the industry’s views on IP and 4K adoption.