Broadcast Pix™ announced WJCL and WTGS are using a Slate™ 5000 video production system to produce live local news in HD for the Savannah, Ga., market (DMA #96). Last year, the stations were the first in the market to launch local news in HD.

Miranda Technologies has introduced multiple new Stereoscopic 3D products to simplify the launch of 3DTV channels. New products include the Densite 3DX-3901 signal processor, the Imagestore 750 channel branding processor, and the Kaleido family of multi-viewers.

FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and video production industry, today announced ESPN has purchased five FRC-8000 HD/SD Frame Rate Converters for its new transmission facility at its headquarters in Bristol, Conn. An additional two FRC-8000 units will be going to the ESPN facility in Brazil next month. FOR-A will showcase the latest technology of the FRC-8000 at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 12-15 (Booth C5219).

DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSI), a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience, unveils its Neural UpMix™ by DTS, an exciting new Pro Tools® plug-in designed to upmix content to 5.1 and 7.1 channels, and the latest version of its best-in-class audio encoding suite, DTS-HD Master Audio Suite™ v2.5 (MAS 2.5), at this year’s NAB show (Booth SU8506).

Aldea Solutions Inc. a leading provider of international video broadcast transmission services and Input Media one of the UK’s leading independent sports production companies, announced today at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention that they will partner to offer unique facilities from Cape Town for the upcoming coverage of the 2010 World Cup. Through this partnership international broadcasters will have access to the media and broadcast facilities at Granger Bay at the heart of the V&A Waterfront’s World Media & Legacy Centre in Cape Town, with views of the new purpose-built Cape Town Stadium, Table Mountain and Robben Island and will be able to broadcast their live coverage using state of the art fiber-optic to the Americas and Europe.

Well-known creators of existing 3D content have collaborated on a new “From the Experts” set of guidelines available from the 3D@Home Consortium website. The experts’ advice and topical “White Papers” are valuable additions to the consortium’s online repository of information for the stereoscopic 3D community, which includes producers and directors, through rig operators and 3D systems engineers. Located on the consortium’s website these sections augment information on 3D products, live 3D events, an industry glossary and more.

Wohler Technologies Inc. announced that its new AMP2-16V modular audio/video processing monitor can be delivered with a choice of Linear Acoustic or Jünger loudness control technology. The integration of loudness control into Wohler's AMP2-16V unit allows users to employ the system for convenient monitoring and reliable, high-performing loudness control at critical points within the broadcast chain.

RTW, a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional audio metering and control devices, today launched the new TouchMonitor series, an innovative range of products that marks the next generation in professional audio-signal metering. A truly cutting-edge approach to metering and monitoring developed from RTW’s decades of experience in the audio industry, the TouchMonitor TM7, a 7" touch screen and the TouchMonitor TM9, with a 9" touch screen, will make their worldwide debut at NAB 2010 (Booth C457).

Panasonic debuted the new AG-HMX100, a low-cost HD/SD digital AV mixer that incorporates a built-in multi-viewer display output and combines high-quality video switching and audio mixing features. It offers a very flexible user interface and supports SD, HD, and 3D professional formats. Highly affordable, the AG-HMX100 is ideal for use by schools, hotels, government facilities, corporations, public access channels, event producers, and in mobile or portable applications.

Panasonic introduced its new BT-3DL2550, a 25.5-inch 3D LCD production monitor with full 1920 x 1200-resolution panel. The BT-3DL2550 provides 3D display with true-to-life colour in a durable, production-tough LCD panel package.

Panasonic has announced the immediate availability of its single-slot P2 solid-state memory card drive, the AJ-PCD2G. Joining the company’s growing line of P2 workflow tools, the PCD2G, with two USB 2.0 cables supplied, requires no separate power supply for file transfers and offers total compatibility with Mac and Windows desktop and laptop computers.

MOG, the leading provider and award winning of MXF Ingest solutions, today announced the deployment of its advanced MXF and file-based solutions at Pacific Quay BBC Scotland.

Famous Swiss entertainer Marco Rima is currently starring in his very own comedy-musical "Die Patienten", set in an asylum for the clinically insane. In addition to his performing live on stage, creative workaholic Rima also wrote the script and produced the show. The joyful visual insanity of this challenging project was made possible with a fair share of coolux technology and expertise.

Genelec, the world’s longstanding pioneer in active monitoring, is now shipping its new 8260A Three-Way DSP System. The 8260A breaks new ground in electro-acoustic design, as mechanical, acoustical and signal-processing designs are linked closely together. The 8260A features major advances in audio driver technology, integrated with a sophisticated enclosure design, and Genelec’s proprietary Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC™) Mid/High driver technology takes a big step in perfecting audio quality in professional active studio monitors.

Genelec, the world’s longstanding leader in active monitoring, is displaying its 1038CF Tri-Amplified Active Monitoring System. It features loudspeaker drivers, slim speaker enclosure (only 9.25"/235 mm), dual eight-inch long throw bass drivers, multiple power amplifiers and active, low level crossovers. Designed for medium-sized control rooms, this system is ideal for music recording studios, project studios, film and video postproduction and broadcast monitoring.