Viral internet sensations Dude Perfect recently wrapped their high octane 24-city Panda-monium Tour with a lighting system designed by 46 Entertainment and provided by Bandit Lites. Former college roommates Tyler “Beard” Toney, Cory and Coby Cotton, Garrett “Purple Hoser” Hilbert, and Cody “Tall Guy” Jones famous for their crazy stunts and trick-shot battles have amassed 59.6 million YouTube subscribers and 11.8 million Instagram followers.

Ikegami, a provider of high-quality professional broadcast equipment, is known worldwide for state-of-the-art television cameras, medical cameras and CCTV equipment. Premium CMOS images, 4K and 8K technology, multi-format flexibility and efficient customer support define the Ikegami experience for users in broadcast, sports venues, mobile production, houses of worship, education, enterprise and many other applications.

ARRI’s most recent SUP 2.0 dramatically improves the time it takes for cforce motors to respond to user inputs, making the lens motors twice as responsive. All cforce mini and cforce plus lens motors in the market are able to benefit from this free software update and the performance increase is not affected by the choice of hand unit. Any ARRI ECS configuration using the Hi-5, ZMU-4, SXU-1, or the legacy WCU-4 can take advantage from the motor’s halved latency and a pronounced enhancement of the 1st AC’s direct connection to the lens axis. Market feedback has already been positive: “Wow, that’s snappy! This feels like a completely new motor,” comments Jim McLean, 1st AC out of the United Kingdom.

Cogent, a leading event production company, crafts exceptional, memorable experiences for its clients through thoughtful production design. Whether working on corporate shows or major association events held by organizations like the National Kidney Foundation, the American Farm Bureau Federation, or the National Association of Independent Schools, its experienced team combines creativity with the latest technology to deliver top-of-the-line audiovisual (AV) services. Cogent Sr. Video Engineer Mark Beazley and his team recently developed an innovative workflow that allows clients to record sessions and panels for live and future consumption. This dedicated workflow features AJA HELO Plus H.264 recording, encoding, and streaming devices at the heart of its design. 

"Transforming Media. Changing Perceptions." is the theme of this year's IBC media and entertainment show in Amsterdam. From September 15-18, it's all about the very latest trends and innovations, as well as the future of the broadcast industry. The German KVM manufacturer Guntermann & Drunck GmbH is looking forward to the event and will present innovative solutions for the interaction of broadcast and IT.

Genelec has elevated its customer experience and strengthened its commitment to sustainability by introducing a 5 year warranty on its designs. By registering their models on the Genelec website, the new warranty program allows Genelec customers worldwide to extend their standard 2 year warranty by an extra 3 years, covering both parts and labour. 

Vinten, a leading provider of robotic camera support systems and a Videndum brand, has provided advanced robotics solutions to Spanish regional broadcaster, Aragón TV, in the recent upgrade of its studio facilities in Zaragoza. Recognising the importance of incorporating the latest broadcasting technology into their production workflows, Aragón TV engaged Madrid-based Moncada y Lorenzo to commission new robotic camera systems and teleprompters.

The new streaming platform Dyn is being supported by Qvest with project management and technical consulting prior to go-live. In close exchange, Dyn, Qvest and the other technical service providers ensure a flawless setup of the content processes from live recording at the sports venues to distribution. Starting at the end of August 2023, the sports channel Dyn will be offering among other highlights exclusive live broadcasts of top German and European competitions in handball, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and field hockey.

Edgio, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGIO), a platform for speed, security and simplicity at the edge, today announced a partnership with Vermantia, a global provider of omni-channel content solutions for gaming, and betting operators worldwide. The collaboration will support Vermantia’s custom-built, end-to-end streaming solutions for live racing, sports events, virtual sports, and number games.

Riedel Networks, a Riedel Group company, was appointed connectivity partner of Dyn Media, the new streaming platform for sports beyond soccer, in December 2022. From summer 2023, the international network provider Riedel Networks will provide connectivity services for national leagues and cup competitions such as the LIQUI MOLY Handball Bundesliga and the DHB Cup (handball) as well as the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga and the BBL Cup (basketball).

As live event producers work to deliver an increasing amount of esports content, AJA Video Systems is helping them meet demand. Taipei-based Carry Live, a planner and producer of esports tournaments and content, recently extended its esports production workflow with AJA BRIDGE NDI 3G. Using the high-density gateway device for 3G-SDI/NDI conversion, its team can now deliver more SDI and NDI sources -- not for only tournaments and games, but to capture the strategy, reactions, and personalities of the pros competing.

Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, Mediacorp, has once again chosen various TVU solutions to broadcast the 2023 Southeast Asian Games across its suite of TV channels, radio stations and digital platforms. The 32nd Southeast Asian Games kicked off in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, on May 5, 2023, which attracted more than 7,000 athletes from 11 countries within the region to compete for 5,151 medals in 37 competitive events. Mediacorp’s coverage of the 32nd SEA Games follows its recent multi-platform offerings of major sporting events as part of its commitment to rally audiences behind Team Singapore. 

Leading Japanese broadcaster Asahi Television Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has upgraded its ‘202’ outside broadcast truck to create a 5.1.4 immersive environment. The upgrade relied on a combination of Genelec’s 'The Ones’ three-way coaxial monitors and GLM calibration software, and has provided ABC with a futureproof OB solution for the next generation of broadcast standards.

The final decision on the controversial game moments is the responsibility of the main match referee. Therefore, when Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology comes into play, it must provide the referee the ability to re-watch the video footage of the controversial moment with his own eyes, from various cameras and both at normal speed and in slow motion. Thus, the final referee decision is based on the results of such a review. 

Several years in the making, Harmony of The Worlds, composed by Satya Hinduja, began as a visionary notion of spatialising and immersing sound all around an audience. What started with an Orchestra of eight and just four singers, quickly tripled and grew again, artistically combining the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, a choir, and hundreds of pre-recorded sounds to totally immerse its audience in 360 degrees of musical wellness. The DiGiCo Quantum 7 was the only digital mixing console on the market with the flexibility and technical capabilities to handle such a project, and controlled by Sound Engineer, Mark Rogers, it delivered flawlessly.