L1, public television and radio broadcaster for the southern Netherlands province of Limburg, has chosen DHD Audio mixing systems for its headquarters in Maastricht and a connected studio in Venlo. DHD-Audio equipment supplied to L1 includes a 24-fader RX2 console, two 22-fader SX2 consoles, 15 TX consoles, six XC2 core processors and an XS2 core.

Creating audience-immersing sound experiences from audio that is true to the source is no easy feat, but DPA Microphones has been leading the way in reference mic’ing across the globe for decades. DPA’s dedication to consistent, natural and accurate sound properties has been the company’s goal since its inception. Whether it’s capturing the loudest explosions for video games or the most intimate of instruments for reference libraries, DPA’s wide selection of microphones prove to be essential. Most recently, DPA mics have successfully captured a diverse assortment of source audio for sound libraries used for films, commercials, digital sales platforms and more.

Riedel Communications today announced that Cinevideo SRL, a leading Italian provider of outside broadcasting (OB) production services, has chosen Riedel solutions to provide seamless and reliable crew communications on board its brand-new UHD-12G OB van. The Riedel installation includes a top-of-the-line Artist-1024 digital matrix intercom node supporting a Bolero wireless intercom system.

Riedel Communications today announced that Nishio Rent All Co. Ltd., one of Japan's largest providers of rental equipment, has outfitted its pioneering 4K OB van with a broad suite of Riedel's state-of-the-art signal processing and intercom solutions. Riedel's MediorNet real-time video network, Artist digital matrix intercom, and Bolero wireless intercom equipment support a broad range of entertainment productions on board the van, the first of its kind in the domestic Japanese rental industry.

Cinevideo has once again turned to Calrec with the launch of its new, market-leading 12G UHD HDR truck. The company has installed a40-fader Artemis and router core alongside a compact and powerful 96-channel Brio36. The deal has been overseen by Calrec’s Italian partner Leading Technologies.

RTL Audio Centre Berlin has chosen latest-generation DHD Audio RX2, TX and XC2 networked sound mixers for its new headquarters. Located in the FÜRST development area on Berlin's Kurfürstendamm, the facility houses 104.6 RTL, 105’5 Spreeradio, 93.6 Jam FM and RTL Germany’s Hitradio. It is also home to the Bertelsmann Audio Alliance, RTL Audio Marketing, Digital Media Hub and RTL Radio Deutschland. The DHD Audio equipment was supplied, configured and installed by broadcast systems integrator audioone, also based in Berlin.

Taking advantage of fully redundant fabric, high density links, and flexibility for different workflows, Canada-based Dome Productions has unveiled a new all-IP SMPTE 2110 OB mobile unit replete with a Calrec Apollo digital audio console. Called Gateway, the truck is Dome’s first large scale, all IP, UHD/HDR unit and is currently being used for TSN and Rogers SportsNet on their hockey broadcasts. The deal has been managed by Calrec’s Canadian partner SC Media. 

During a year of COVID-19 uncertainty, the increased demand on Trickbox's broadcasting facilities has supported company growth. Seven new roles have been filled to support Trickbox's expansion of both their Virtual Events and Outside Broadcast departments. The new hires have diverse and impressive experience in the broadcasting industry and will be valued assets to Trickbox in the future.

Ikegami announces a major addition to its UNICAM XE 4K system camera series. The UHK-X700 incorporates three newly developed 2/3-inch CMOS 4K sensors with global shutters to eliminate rolling shutter distortion and flash-banding artefacts.

"Designed for broadcast-quality video production and online streaming applications, the UHK-X700 looks set to become the flagship of the UNICAM series," comments Michael Lätzsch, Broadcast & Professional Video Division Manager at Ikegami Electronics (Europe). "It provides the high signal quality, versatile connectivity and robust build that are essential in today's multi-resolution media world. That includes full support for high dynamic range imagery with HLG or standard dynamic range, as well as the possibility to independently choose between BT.2020 and BT.709 colour spaces. High frame-rate shooting at up to 2x speed in 4K or up to 8x speed in HD via the base station is possible as an option, for applications such as capturing fast motion in sport or stage events."

When combined with the Ikegami BSX-100 base station, the camera optionally supports simultaneous output in 4K/HD video formats, including mixed sources. 4K video is available as a 12G-SDI feed directly from the camera head, allowing the UHK-X700 to be integrated into a wireless system.

Television Mobiles (TVM) is a specialist outside broadcasting company based in Bartlemy, Co. Cork, Ireland. TVM is a one-stop broadcast facilities company with a proven track record as a first class, reliable OB provider. Their ability to seek out and implement the latest technological developments has set them apart from other operators in the industry.