Leader Instruments unveiled new series of video, audio and related data analyzers ZEN-W. It comprises the LV5600W waveform monitor and its LV7600W rack-mountable equivalent. These instruments are designed to ease the media industry’s migration from SDI to IP, HD to UHD and SDR to HDR.

Panasonic announced the new mainframe Kairos Core 200 AT-KC200L1 and software update v.1.7 for the KAIROS IT/IP platform. The AT-KC200L1, which supports SDI I/O as standard, and the new function smart routing function in version 1.7, provide customers in a wide range of video production, including not only broadcasting, events, sports but also corporates and educational markets, with improved video quality and productivity using KAIROS.

As the host broadcaster of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, France Televisions is preparing to make broadcast history by broadcasting the relay of the Olympic flame via a 100% cloud-based and 5G/Starlink network.

Panasonic unveiled new Software Control Panel for video switcher AV-HSW10. It can be used for diverse operations and configurations with a networked PC or tablet.

During the 2024 NAB Show, ENCO will be showcasing an AI-driven virtual anchor delivering live news from a realistic 3D virtual news set. This innovative presentation will be produced live from a virtual production studio powered by Qimera AR/VR/MR systems in combination with generative AI technologies, ENCO reported.

Vizrt, specialized in real-time graphics and live production solutions, unveils what is called to be a transformative tool for organizations seeking innovative ways to engage audiences: Viz Virtual Studio Go. According to Vizrt this new AR solution designed to transform hybrid video communications.

Ahead of NAB 2024, AJA Video Systems has released a new Stream Deck plug-in for its compact HELO Plus H.264 streaming and recording device.

AEQ unveiled new high-density multi-channel audio codec Solaris. It will be exhibited at the NAB Show 2024 in Las Vegas.

Sachtler released updated versions of their Ace and Ace XL tripod heads and systems: the Ace M Mk II and the Ace XL Mk II. Both tripod heads feature a 75mm bowl. The Ace M Mk II has a maximum payload capacity of 0 to 4kg/8.8 lbs, while the XL Mk II head can take up to 8kg/17.6 lbs.

Lukasz Litwic, chair of the Interoperability Working Group at the Media Coding Industry Forum (MC-IF), explains how VVC offers a path forward for streamlining and optimising current challenges faced by the broadcast and streaming sectors