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New cameras for WPLG Miami
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PLG (channel 10) TV station in Miami recently selected Ikegami HDK-X500 cameras to populate a new production studio at its headquarters in Pembroke Park. Four complete systems have been purchased, each including a BSX-100 base station and OCP-300 operating control panel. “Ikegami cameras have performed well for us in our transition from analogue to digital, SD to HD and even with our W
second generation of HD cameras,” commented Darren Alline, director of engineering at WPLG. “Upgrading to HDK-X500 models gives us extra features, including the ability to help eliminate moiré on LED walls and capture content in HDR. We produce a wide variety of local news, weather reports and sports coverage, on air and online. High signal quality, versatility, ease of operation and long service life are essential for this.”
lobal provider of video streaming software and services Accedo has launched a specialist XR consultancy offering, supporting video service providers to create and launch cost- and time-efficient XR video-centric experiences. With this new offering, Accedo will enable content providers, broadcasters and rightsholders to draw on its vast video and XR industry expertise, as well as its strong industry network and market- leading XR software and services. Accedo is a market leader in helping broadcasters establish impactful OTT services, leveraging a broad portfolio of specialist software and services. The XR consultancy offering leverages Accedo’s 400-person-strong professional services team and 20+ years of experience navigating video distribution across various platforms. With strategic initiatives that put it at the forefront of XR development, including the formation of the XR Sports Alliance in June 2024, it is well positioned to provide XR advice that is grounded in real-world experience and expertise. XR consultancy by Accedo is launched G
TEST & MEASUREMENT
Leader Electronics supports Disguise R&D
est and measurement innovator Leader Electronics of Europe
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suites, with regard to the SMPTE SDI and ST 2110 IP standards. Disguise senior embedded software engineer Jack Cripps confirms: “We use Phabrix products extensively. QxL sits at the heart of our network rack and helps test and benchmark our IP video format conversion (IP- VFC) 12G-SDI and ST 2110 cards throughout their development.”
has announced that Disguise has invested in a new Leader Phabrix LPX500 and multiple Phabrix QxP, QxL, Qx and SxE T&M solutions. The new equipment will be used to validate the video outputs of Disguise’s hardware products and to support the development of automated test
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RADIO REPUBLIK INDONESIA EMBRACES IP Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI), Indonesia’s national public broadcaster, has modernised its studios with state- of-the-art Lawo solutions, installing three 14-fader crystal mixing consoles and a Power Core router. In two steps, this enhances operational efficiency, streamlines workflows and establishes a future-proof, fully IP-based infrastructure.
UNIFIED STREAMING SUPPORTS ITV ITV, the British media and broadcasting company, has announced it is expanding its long-standing tech collaboration with Unified Streaming, the Amsterdam- headquartered video delivery software company. New projects in ITV’s pipeline, developed in partnership with Unified Streaming, will help bolster ITV’s tech evolution and refinement.
RIEDEL’S ASIA-PACIFIC PUSH Riedel Communications has announced the opening of a new office in Hong Kong. This strategic expansion underscores Riedel’s commitment to enhancing its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and providing superior support to its growing customer base. To mark the occasion, Riedel hosted an All-Asia Partner Conference at the new office in March.
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