Sony has introduced its newest addition to its long-standing switcher family, the XVS-G1. This new entry-level compact live production switcher developed as a next-generation platform combines the power of a new video processing engine with a modern architecture design.

RTS is pleased to announce the global introduction of DBP (Digital Beltpack) – the latest addition to the brand’s successful portfolio of OMNEO* IP intercom solutions. DBP also joins the recently launched OMS (OMNEO Main Station) as a key member of a major new product family: RTS Digital Partyline.

multiCAM systems has released BACKDROP, a virtual background solution for a radio, podcast, small Web TV or automated broadcast production.

Has Sony officially discontinued the F5 and F55? Both cameras were announced in October 2012. Sony Japan and Sony GB have listed both the F5 and F55 as being discontinued, however, Sony USA still has both cameras listed as available.

Malaysia’s public broadcaster Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) has installed six Calrec Type R radio consoles at its regional station, PerlisFM, located in the northern Perlis state of the country. With the studio upgrade and move to an IP audio environment, RTM says the facility will serve as reference for all of its future upgrades to other regional stations.

Radio Llavaneres is San Andreu de Llavaneres’ local radio station. It broadcasts a variety of music, news and sports programs, with a regional focus, on FM and online. Technical team, headed by Enric Font, recently decided to update its main broadcasting studio. And choses AEQ’s Forum IP Split digital mixing console as the core of the installation.

Dalet, a technology and service provider for media organizations, has announced key updates to its Dalet AmberFin platform. Significant performance gains and a new browser interface keeps Dalet AmberFin ahead of new industry demands towards higher quality on more devices and more flexible workflows. Built-in support for audio normalization specialists, Emotion Systems, ensures audio output is optimized for global delivery to multiple listening environments.

Film and video post-production house Gorilla Group has invested in a Sony BVM-HX310 4K HDR master monitor. It is being used as the master colour grading reference monitor at the group’s headquarters in Cardiff Bay adjacent to BBC Wales’ Drama village.

Litepanels unveiled Lykos+ Mini LED panel. The new lightweight, compact mini panel from Litepanels delivers 40% brighter broadcast quality light for professional lighting on the fly than the original Lykos.

Canada-based Dome Productions has unveiled a new all-IP SMPTE 2110 OB mobile unit. 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.