With EVS’ XT[2] Multicam 10 software release, available May 2009, all existing XT[2] LSM systems will offer a higher level of integration with ARRI Media Hi-Motion systems. ARRI Media is the specialist in high-speed High Definition cameras. This new integration with hypermotion cameras will allow live sport operators to manage all hypermotion functions, including recording, replay, and clipping, directly from the EVS LSM remote controller.

Panasonic Corporation today announced it will start developing a professional 3D Full HD production system. The system, which is expected to be the first of its kind in the industry, consists of a twin-lens P2 professional camera recorder and a 3D-compatible High Definition Plasma display.

The official gala at the opening of the new concert hall of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation in Copenhagen on 17 January 2009 marked the successful completion of a complex major project for German cable producer KLOTZ a.i.s. The Danish Broadcasting Corporation's prestigious new venue was designed by top French architect Jean Nouvel, winner of the Pritzker Prize ("the Nobel Prize of architecture"). It contains four concert halls offering state-of-the-art acoustics to supreme world-class standards.

CBC Cologne Broadcasting Center, the TV production, technology and broadcast provider of Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland, equiped its new broadcasting facility with an intercom matrix system from Riedel Communications.

Today AKG launched the DMS 700 digital wireless microphone system, offering users a state of the art feature set including digital audio encryption, ultra wide tuning range and high channel count in a simple to use 19” chassis. Ideal for live sound reinforcement, conference facilities, courtrooms and houses of worship, the DMS 700 is a revolutionary wireless solution designed for the future as it operates with two frequency bands with each band providing a tuning range of up to 155 MHz of receivers and transmitters giving the user extended flexibility in today’s crowded RF environment.

Taking advantage of the power and flexibility of Crown’s I-Tech Series amplifiers, Sirius Showequipment AG of Niederdorfelden, Germany provided Audio Analysts with over 100 of Crown’s I-Tech amplifiers for use on the Bruce Springsteen tour throughout Europe. The European leg of the 23-stop tour began with three shows in Dublin, Ireland on May 22nd, 23rd and 24th followed by four shows throughout the U.K.

The BBC claimed a world first on March 8 with its live 3D test transmission of the Calcutta Cup rugby match between Scotland and England — live from Murrayfield in Edinburgh to Riverside Studios in Hammersmith

Since years the ORF is famous for its live broadcasts of classical concerts, operas and operettas from various worldwide known open-air stages (Salzburg, Bregenz, Mörbisch) or concert halls (Salzburg, Vienna). Due to the popularity of these events througout Europe, the demand for DVDs and in the future also for high definition Blu-Rays and HD DVDs is obvious. Because of the cooperation of the ORF with DVD production companies an intensive post-production work has to be carried out before the DVD is released. This was one of the reasons why the ORF has decided to build a High Definition linear edit suite in its facilities in Vienna.