Pixel Power, the innovative supplier of broadcast graphics and automation solutions, provided integration support for major UK broadcaster Channel 4, to allow it to transmit a large number of live Twitter conversations in a pre-recorded programme. The Twitter survey was a central part of the programme, and displaying individual comments on air, as soon as they arrive, was vital to the debate.

Newsshooter got an exclusive look at Sony’s new PMW-PZ1 4K memory player at Sony’s headquarters in New York.

Sound Devices, specialists in audio and video products for broadcast and film production, introduces its next generation field mixer with the ground-breaking 688, a 12-input, 16-track portable mixer/recorder. The new 688 is the center of an extensible mixing and recording system incorporating MixAssist™, Sound Devices automatic mixing technology. The 688 accepts the new SL-6 SuperSlot powering and wireless accessory. A mixing bag comprised of a 688 with attached SL-6 plus SuperSlot-compatible wireless offers audio mixing, recording and wireless receiver control all from the mixer, with dramatically simplified power distribution and interconnection.

At NAB 2015 Snell will be demonstrating a complete IP system including routing, production switching, processing and playout.

Vice Group has recently phased out the Petrol Bags brand while transitioning the carrier bag line under the Sachtler brand name. A total of 37 products will make the transition. Product manager, James Wilson indicates: “We have simplified the product range to ensure it meets all of the key needs of the industry - whether it is for the camera, lighting, audio or camera support equipment."

Bon’s new 5.5” Full HD field monitor, distributed by Cache Media, features revolutionary design qualities as well as numerous advantages over its two main rivals in this market.

CTV, one of the largest independent OB companies in Europe, has equipped its three new OB trucks with RTS intercoms. Among them are CTV’s new flagship OB11, which features an ADAM matrix and 32 RTS keypanels. As one of the largest OB trucks ever built, the 4K-capable OB11 truck has so far covered Sky Sports’ cricket broadcast, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, the National Television Awards and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.

Cartoni, the world leader is camera support, marks its 80th anniversary this year. Cartoni was founded in 1935, when cinematographer Renato Cartoni invented the first flywheel, pan-head tripod. His invention quickly became the standard for documentary and news operations and by World War II, most Italian cameramen were equipped with Cartoni heads and tripods.

German public broadcaster phoenix, which delivers in-depth news and factual programming as a complementary service to Germany's popular ARD and ZDF channels, is upgrading to full HD operation. The upgrade, which is being carried out without interruption to the TV station's broadcasting operations, requires a major infrastructure overhaul; phoenix has chosen Snell IQ Modular to provide the quality and reliability essential for broadcast operations.

Sony have jam-packed their latest Super 35 4K FS7 with so many features and functionality that it’s getting difficult to keep track. Ever since its announcement at IBC 2014 in Amsterdam, we’ve known the camera will eventually get a free 4K DCI (4096 x 2160) recording option via a free firmware update in early 2015. Well, the time has come and as BVE 2015 in London is in full swing, Sony managed to announce firmware update 2.0 for the Sony PXW-FS7 and the XDCA-FS7 extension to be released in March 2015.