Hiltron Communications has chosen the upcoming GovSatCom 2023 in Luxembourg at which to promote its latest-generation HMAM LEO high speed motorised tracking antenna mount. The event will be held in the European Convention Center on February 23rd.

Based on over 10 years of Hiltron experience in designing, manufacturing and integrating motorised satellite mounts, HMAM LEO is capable of accommodating parabolic antennas of up to 2.4 metres diameter. Supported on a high-stability ground pillar, it incorporates the computing resources needed to track satellites using the NORAD TLE (two-line element) data format which defines satellite locations based on their location and velocity. The system can lock onto the desired LEO satellite within the approximately 10 minute timespan where the target satellite is in sight.

CERTV, State Radio & Television Corporation of the Dominican Republic, has chosen Ikegami cameras for use at its headquarters in Santo Domingo. Four complete UHK-X700 camera systems have been purchased for use in a variety of production roles on the corporation's Radio Televisión Dominicana channel, RTVD 4.

"UHK-X700 cameras were chosen based on the reputation of Ikegami equipment for high signal quality, durability and excellent post sale support," comments Luis Aquino, CERTV's Director of TV and Radio Technology. "This new investment forms part of RTVD 4's gradual transition to HD program production and digital transmission."

PlayBox Neo announces a further expansion to the software connectivity of its television channel branding and studio playout servers with support now provided for the Arion newsroom system from SNews Broadcast Solutions. SNews has long experience in developing software-based newsroom production systems for an international clientele.

ATG Danmon reports a resurgence of investment throughout the broadcast, multimedia video production and training sectors. Significant trends experienced during 2022 include the accelerating adoption of IP and an industry-wide transition from HD-SDR to UHD-HDR as the preferred mastering format for new content.

DNAV, a full-service consultation firm, systems integrator and representative for Sierra Automated Systems (SAS) and other manufacturers specializing in broadcast, audio-visual, and public safety systems, has hired Ben Ackerman as Software and Field Services Engineer effective immediately. Ben is a versatile specialist who will cover regional field service work and software programming for SAS products and other networked radio systems. 

Sonnet Technologies today announced the MacCuff™ Studio mounting bracket for Apple® Mac Studio™ computers. The MacCuff Studio is ideal for use in businesses, schools, and at home, enabling users to move their computers off the top of their desks, secure them in place under a desk, shelf, or table — or to a wall — and have easy access to their ports and power switch. Sonnet provides easy-to-follow documentation and a drill hole template, plus the hardware needed to attach the bracket to a desk, shelf, or a wall.

ZEISS Cinematography will once again join the annual Hollywood Professional Association Tech Retreat in Palm Springs this February. In their HPA Innovation Zone booth, the team will demonstrate the CinCraft Mapper metadata application, the natural extension of XD technology premiered by ZEISS last May.

Based in Dallas, Texas, Wooden Camera designs and builds professional camera accessories for film and video production. With solutions for virtually every digital motion-picture camera, professional cinematographers, camera operators, and creatives worldwide rely on Wooden Camera. This January, Wooden Camera introduces it's new line of Kits for Panasonic DC-GH6.

Shotoku Broadcast Systems, international manufacturer of high-quality, robust and reliable robotic camera support systems, and Sertronics GmbH, provider of technical after sales services have announced a service partnership that will bring world-class, dedicated support to Shotoku’s established and future customer base across all of Germany.

Ikegami reports ongoing broadcast and professional media innovation throughout 2022 including the Unicam UHK-X750 IP-capable UHD HDR HFR camera plus the R2 Real Remote production system.

"UHD-HDR has replaced UHD-SDR as the default standard for consumer TV displays," says Michael Lätzsch, Broadcast & Professional Video Division Manager at Ikegami Electronics (Europe) GmbH. "This in turn has encouraged broadcast-focused production companies to invest in UHD-HDR camera systems. UHD-HDR content is becoming increasingly available online from dedicated streaming channels. A growing number of broadcasters are also supplementing their HD-SDR terrestrial and satellite transmissions with online UHD-SDR content."