SRG SSR has selected Media Backbone Hive to modernise its news and sports production operation across all its broadcasting centers in Switzerland.

Sony is expanding its XDCAM line of professional camcorders with its new flagship handheld, the PXW-Z280. The new model boasts three 1/2-type Exmor R CMOS sensors to deliver a high sensitivity of F12 (59.94p), a long zoom ratio and a deep depth of field, making them ideal for the modern newsroom.

Sony is expanding the offering of its IP Live Production system with the introduction of a new camera control unit, the HDCU-3100. Meeting growing industry demand for IP, the 1.5U size of the compact fibre camera control unit brings IP capabilities to Sony’s system cameras, from the flagship 4K HDC-4300 with BPU-4000 series, including the new BPU-4500A, through to the HDC-2000 series and HSC fibre system cameras. Combined with a new HKCU-SFP30 option board, the HDCU-3100 is able to support SMPTE ST 2110 Professional Media over a managed IP Network suite of standards. The essential functionalities required for live production including tally, intercom and return video can all be provided through IP. The support of NMOS IS-04/05 is in the future scope.

Sony continues to invest in fully interoperable IP Live Production solutions by expanding its High-end Live Production solutions portfolio and offering compatibility with both SMPTE ST 2110 Media Transport standard and NMOS IS-04/05 devices discovery and management protocols on top of development of Networked Media Interface. Furthering its commitment to support open standards, Sony is adding to its range of live production system solutions. System cameras, Multi-format switchers and Production servers will support both IP and 12G-SDI interfaces to deliver ultimate flexibility. The Live Production solutions are also growing with the addition of new Remote Control Panels and a System Controller License.

Sony today announces the PXW-Z190, its new 4K compact camcorder with enhanced usability. Its versatility and broad range of video expressions make it the ideal choice for independent shooters across a wide range of sectors such as corporate, event production and education.

Sony is delighted to announce its support to BBC Media Action, the BBC’s international development charity that harnesses the power of media and communications to help reduce poverty, improve health and improve the response to humanitarian crises.

At NAB 2018, Sony is announcing its continuous enhancement of Optical Disc Archive System with strong support from partner companies. Mitsubishi Chemical Media Co., Ltd. (MCM) has just signed a License Agreement this month with Sony to produce Optical Disc Archive cartridges. In addition, Qualstar Corporation (Qualstar) also entered into a Product Development Agreement for Enterprise Class Optical Disc Library with Sony in November 2017.

Sony has today expanded its Large Format Sensor category with the launch of the new XDCAM handheld camcorder FS5 II (Body: PXW-FS5M2, Lens Kit: PXW-FS5M2K). Complete with stunning 4K*¹ HDR and 120fps*² performance and RAW capabilities, the new Super 35 mm camcorder marries outstanding image quality with an ergonomic modular frame, offering content creators ultimate creative flexibility.

The first UK consignment of Sony’s next generation motion picture cameras have now been received, with Sony specialist dealers CVP, Top-Teks and Visual Impact getting their first units. The much-anticipated full frame system camera is already booked out on a string of high-profile shoots as the market embraces its creative potential and gears up for the spring shooting season:

Sony Imaging Products and Solutions Inc. and Cisco announced a new global collaboration to create IP networking technologies for 4K/HD live production applications in the broadcast, media and entertainment industries. The agreement between the two companies will give customers worldwide an expanded range of flexible, proven and reliable IP systems.