When it comes to reliability, robustness and flexibility, the new data cable series from Sommer cable offers the best prerequisites. Special-designed for demanding environments, these cables are an outstanding choice for anyone who needs a stable and powerful data connection under extreme conditions. They are suitable for all CAT.5e, CAT.6 and CAT.6A transmissions and, in the CAT.7 PUR version (art. P7TE-***, P7RE-***), even for high-frequency CAT.7 transmissions.

For the live broadcast of "The Finals Rhein-Ruhr 2023" in Düsseldorf and Duisburg, ARD and ZDF put together a joint production. The article provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the presenter positions were realized and the bouldering competitions were broadcasted. The presenter position of ARD and ZDF was located at the beginning of the high jump facility directly on the lower quay wall to the Rhine. Jessy Wellmer (ARD) and Sven Voss (ZDF) were covered with two Ikegami cameras on pump stands. The technology came from a WDR SNG unit of WDR. To illuminate the sports presenters against the sun, four 2-kW fresnel spotlights with daylight and barn doors were used on stands.

Grass Valley, a leader in live production solutions, is proud to support the Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) in the transformation of Studio A, the core news and talk show studio for Saudi One, the flagship SBA channel. This upgrade aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, emphasizing SBA’s commitment to innovative, high-quality media production. 

ARRI introduces ARTEMIS 2 Live, a compact and lightweight camera stabilizer optimized for live productions such as sports and event broadcasts. Providing an accessible entry-point into ARRI’s Camera Stabilizer Systems (CSS) range, ARTEMIS 2 Live is modular and upgradeable, allowing users to adapt their rig to different production demands and career pathways while retaining the quality and dependability of ARRI engineering.

LYNX Technik, provider of modular signal processing solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Noyer as its Director of Product Marketing. With over 20 years of combined experience as a Technical Product Manager and software developer, Vincent brings an exceptional innovation and leadership track record in the live sports and broadcast market.

Riedel Communications announced a change in leadership for its Product Division. As of Jan 1, 2025, Jan Eveleens will assume the role of CEO of the Product Division, succeeding Rik Hoerée, who has decided to step back from his position after over a decade of dedicated service with Riedel.

The German Championships in 18 sports took place as "The Finals Rhein-Ruhr 2023" on the second weekend of July in Düsseldorf and Duisburg. To optimally showcase the four-day event at the nine venues, ARD and ZDF had developed a joint production plan months in advance. Bernhard Herrmann examined the elaborate TV production and technology in front of and behind the cameras.

With its special stainless steel armoring, the new HDMI2.1 cable offers maximum robustness and optimally protects its sensitive inner workings from potential damage. The armored structure of the cable ensures a high load capacity and allows a tensile strength of up to 80 kg. The HDMI connectors with their robust housings also offer maximum stability and can withstand a tensile force of up to 65 kg. Despite this extremely robust construction, the cable is surprisingly slim at just 5.8 mm and can be laid flexibly with a minimum bending radius of just 20 mm.

Seoul, South Korea, October 2024....Genelec has added Seoul to its growing global network of Experience Centres. Visitors to the new Seoul Experience Centre will receive expert advice on Genelec technology, and enjoy an exceptionally high quality critical listening environment, from stereo to immersive. The Seoul location joins other existing Genelec Experience Centres across Europe, The Americas and Asia – all of which share the same mission of helping customers to understand and experience the finest in sound reproduction.

Sommer cable GmbH is pleased to announce the succession in the management team. On October 1^st, 2024, Maximilian Blanck and Marie-Kathrin Huber will join the management of the Straubenhardt-based company. They will succeed Friedhelm Sommer, the co-founder and long-standing Managing Director, who is taking his well-deserved retirement.

The SC-VECTOR PLUS 0.8L/3.7DZ video BNC patch cable (Art. V8GX-***) from Sommer Cable offers flexibility and durability. Its double CU braided shielding ensures complete coverage and effective protection against external interference. The cable features a robust insulation made from low-attenuation cellular PE (3.7 mm) surrounding a 0.7 mm inner conductor composed of 19 x 0.16 mm CU strands. The outer jacket, with a 6.1 mm diameter, is constructed from a notch-resistant PUR material that remains flexible in cold conditions and is resistant to heat and UV exposure.

INFiLED, a leading global manufacturer of high-end LED display solutions, has unveiled a huge product and content showcase for IBC2024 (RAI Amsterdam, 13th–16th September), one of the world’s most-attended broadcast media and tech shows.

As part of a wider range of upgrade modules being made for their existing VB120 and VB220 monitoring probe lines, Bridge Technologies today announced the launch of the VB278 module, which will expand the extensive capabilities of both base probes to incorporate satellite contribution and direct-to-home distribution monitoring, supporting the DVB-S, DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X modulation standards.

As part of a suite of new releases being unveiled at IBC 2024 by German start up Proton Camera Innovations (Booth 11.A06), the company today announces the launch of its PROTON FLEX, a miniaturised camera that uses a flexible design to maximise performance in any live production that requires heat and space management.

The Ministry of Information Kuwait National Radio has awarded the contract for Radio Archive Project to Al Rashed Group and chosen NOA GmbH, a leading AV digitizing and archiving specialist, to modernize its radio repertoire. The comprehensive project includes the digitization of the broadcaster’s entire repertoire and disaster recovery backup.