Xavier University in Cincinnati has chosen Ikegami HDK-99 cameras as part of an upgrade to its athletics live production facilities. The cameras will be deployed for live-to-air program production and in-venue videoboard productions at Cintas Center and other athletics venues. 

"Dockable cameras were the logical choice because they can be operated in studio, stage or outdoor locations," says the Cintas Center's senior associate technical director, Chris Schaaf. "Ikegami's HDK-99 camera systems tick every box in terms of image quality, versatility, ease of control and physical robustness. They incorporate all the creative tools we desired, while also being easy to use for less experienced operators. Ease of setup, along with fantastic build quality, make them a great choice for college sports where it’s not a matter of if but when the camera will take a hit from someone or something."

PlayBox Neo will introduce the latest additions to its industry-leading range of software and supporting services in an open-access webinar on Thursday September 30th. Subjects to be covered will include the new PlayBox Neo Media Gateway and updates to the AirBox Neo-20 modular broadcast playout system.

“We were really looking forward to showcasing our new announcements live to customers and partners at the October NAB 2021 in Las Vegas," says PlayBox Neo CEO Pavlin Rahnev. “However we understand the reasoning behind the tough decision to cancel the event due to Covid-19 concerns and the current restrictions on intercontinental travel. We still want to give people the opportunity to see a demonstration of how we plan to maintain our position as the global leader in broadcast playout. Continuing with our webinar series is one of the ways we intend to achieve that.”

mairlist GmbH announces the formation of BroadcastThings (www.broadcastthings.com), a new subsidiary company which will focus on the development of broadcast systems integration software.

BroadcastThings is led by mairlist GmbH founder and managing director Dr Torben Weibert. Its primary product, BroadcastThings Connect, supports a large number of control protocols from broadcast equipment vendors such as DHD Audio, Lawo, Axia, D&R, Prodys, Velleman and Elgato, plus a wide range of virtual connection standards. Support for Wheatstone and Tieline is planned for release mid Q4. Support for Lawo SAS is planned to follow shortly after

"Software interfacing and digital interlinking have long been core elements of the media systems integration business," Torben Weibert comments. "BroadcastThings Connect was originally developed for use with DHD Audio Series 52 sound mixers. We have since expanded it into a multi-protocol converter and monitoring tool which lets broadcasters create rules that translate parameters between multiple device types. 

Experienced industry professional joins as OpenMedia Product Manager to further enhance company’s product portfolio

CGI, the leading newsroom system provider in Europe, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Hasselmann to the role of Product Manager for CGI’s growing OpenMedia portfolio.

Mark will lead the OpenMedia Newsroom Product team in the development and growth of the entire product family, including OpenMedia Infinity, NewsBoard and StudioDirector. As Product Manager, he will have a key focus  on cultivating partner integrations and enhancing the core strengths of the product family to continue delivering innovative, reliable, scalable and interactable solutions for existing OpenMedia clients workflows.

Fabrizio Mariani has joined Imagine Communications as a regional sales manager. Based in Milan, Italy, he will cover Greece and Malta, as well as his native Italy.

Even while studying computer science at university in Milan, Mariani was working as a freelance graphics operator and designer in a television station. He has never left the industry, working with leading vendors on cutting-edge systems in video storage, networking and data management. This experience ideally suits him for his new role at Imagine Communications, where he will help deliver innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.

“In my 17-year career, I have worked with a number of large broadcast vendors, managing projects for some of the leading media companies in Europe, and helping them to solve the most complex technological challenges,” Mariani said. “A company like Imagine brings a broad range of pioneering technologies to the market, but above all, it has a philosophy of working with its customers to help them transition to IP and software-defined workflows and operations, at their own pace. I am delighted to join Imagine and to be part of the team that helps support our customers from across the region with this transition.”

Mathias Eckert, SVP APAC and EMEA for Imagine Communications, added, “The market in Italy has been buoyant, and we have delivered systems for broadcasters and outside broadcast companies which have attracted the admiration of the world. In Greece and Malta, many customers are looking to seize the advantages of software-defined architectures and IP connectivity to boost flexibility and efficiency in their operations.

“Fabrizio’s background is in the application of these very technologies to the media world,” Eckert added. “He is well-known and well-respected in the market, and he will cement Imagine’s reputation for commitment to the industry through active, continuing contact and support. I am delighted to welcome him on board.”

For more information about Imagine Communications’ products and solutions, please visit https://www.imaginecommunications.com

Broadcast specialist nxtedition today announces that it has taken up membership of the DPP, the media industry’s business network which connects companies from the whole media supply chain to share knowledge, solve problems and create business opportunities.  

Cinegy has appointed ElectronicVerve as its exclusive master reseller for India. ElectronicVerve is a specialist in helping broadcasters and media organizations to design and implement IP workflows, ensuring a smooth transition as customers migrate from their legacy infrastructures. With its IP expertise and its strong relationships in the broadcast, gaming and corporate sectors, ElectronicVerve is strongly placed to help Cinegy meet the needs of a dynamic Indian market.

Bluebell Opticom Ltd., the Emmy® Award-winning provider of innovative fibre-optic solutions for fixed and remote applications, is undertaking a series of new appointments that will enable even greater agility and responsiveness to both customer and market demands. Effective Oct. 1, Samir Mansuri will serve as technical director, Anil Parmar as sales and marketing director, Peter Murray as manufacturing and production director, and Paul Gibbins as non-executive director.

AVIWEST, a leading provider of live video contribution solutions, today unveiled the next evolution of its RACK Series encoders for remote and at-home video production over unmanaged IP networks. Available in a compact, half-1U form factor, the RACK400 supports 4K UHD and multicamera workflows for up to four high-resolution, fully frame-synced feeds. Both the latest generation of H.265/HEVC and the proven H.264/AVC compression standards are supported to accommodate new and existing infrastructures. The RACK400 delivers outstanding-quality video and high performance, with up to 4Kp60 combined with eight audio channels for high-end productions.

ATEME, the leader in video delivery solutions for broadcast, cable TV, DTH, IPTV and OTT, today announced that Indian multi-system operator DL Gtpl Digital TV & Broadband Services (DL Gtpl) chose ATEME’s TITAN headend solution to upgrade its cable-TV platform.