Urbana, IL (March 25, 2011) – Four of NEP Broadcasting’s fleet of production trucks, all equipped with a significant complement of Cobalt Digital gear, worked the red carpet and the main event at the national telecast of the motion picture awards from Hollywood. NEP utilized over 100 Cobalt downconverters, as well as embedders, de-embedders, frame syncs and color correctors to support Red Carpet coverage and the awards ceremony of the widely watched event. NEP is the leading international provider of outsourced teleproduction services for the delivery of live sports and entertainment events.
“Our Denali fleet is regarded as the industry’s premiere mobile television production facility focusing exclusively on entertainment events and programming,� said George Hoover, NEP’s CTO. “Cobalt Digital’s equipment plays a major role in our trucks and comprises the whole modular infrastructure of The Denali Summit, our newest HD more

MELVILLE, N.Y. — March 22, 2011 — Chyron today announced that Mobile TV Group, operator of one of the nation’s largest fleets of mobile production units, has purchased Chyron’s HyperX3 on-air graphics system for the company’s newest state-of-the-art mobile production truck, 28HDX. The latest HyperX3 purchase marks the 38th Chyron platform purchased by Mobile TV Group, each integrated into the company’s mobile trucks to support broadcast production for sports and entertainment events across the United States. more

Underscoring the comprehensive integration value of its long-term commitment to a standards- based Ethernet backbone for its winning amplifier lineup, Crown Audio today announced the addition of the “Powered By Crown� iPad/iPhone App, designed to provide users with enhanced control and configuration of its amplifiers. The new application can be deployed to control and monitor amplifiers by setting the basic control panels on an amplifier or handle a complete setup through Harman HiQnet™ System Architect™.

The new application benefits both touring professionals and integrators as it can be used to control numerous lines of Crown amplifiers including I-Tech, I-Tech HD, CTs, and Macro Tech I Series amplifiers. Users can instantly connect by plugging their amplifiers into a wireless router. The app can be deployed on two, four and eight channel amplifiers. Users can now create a custom control panel in HiQnet System Architect, save it and directly import more

Following the successful launch of its first iPhone application in 2010, AKG is introducing the AKG Wireless App 2.0 at ISE, available via free download in March. With a host of new features and an updated interface, users will not only be able to monitor and configure their AKG wireless systems through an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, but will also have the opportunity to control multiple settings from system design, to soundcheck and during performances, all through Harman’s HiQnetTM protocol and a Wi-Fi connection.

Supporting the Apple iPhone 4 retina display, version 2.0 offers advanced control functionality, allowing users to manage and change their wireless system parameters, including the name of the setup and frequency signals. The newly adopted ALERT system automatically issues a warning if there is a low microphone battery or an antenna malfunction. The app also suggests possible solutions for solving signal issues.

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NewTek, a worldwide leader in video and 3D animation products, today announced the release of TriCaster TCXD850 CS, a hardware control surface for the TriCaster TCXD850 high definition (HD) portable live production system. The TriCaster TCXD850 CS provides a physical connection to the 24-channel system’s functions and effects, allowing operators to make snap decisions with confidence and ease.

TriCaster TCXD850 CS hardware provides illuminated push buttons, twist knobs, a premium T-bar and three-axis joystick to control all of the functions and effects available in the TriCaster TCXD850, letting operators perform commands instantly.

“With live events, there’s no second chance. You have to be certain and you have to be fast. Our goal with every new product is to give our users the opportunity to deliver the best quality live production possible, with confidence and accuracy,” said Andrew Cross, executive vice president of Engineering, NewTek. “This more

Following the successful launch of its first iPhone application in 2010, AKG is introducing the AKG Wireless App 2.0 at Winter NAMM, now available via free download in the Apple iTunes store. With a host of new features and an updated interface, users will not only be able to monitor and configure their AKG wireless systems through an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, but will also have the opportunity to control multiple settings from system design, to soundcheck and during performances, all through Harman’s HiQnetTM protocol and a Wi-Fi connection.

Supporting the Apple iPhone 4 retina display, version 2.0 offers advanced control functionality, allowing users to manage and change their wireless system parameters, including the name of the setup and frequency signals. The newly adopted ALERT system automatically issues a warning if there is a low microphone battery or an antenna malfunction. The app also suggests possible solutions for more

iGVE is a powerful, convenient app, used in conjunction with Extron GVE – GlobalViewer Enterprise, that allows users to effectively manage and control large-scale AV installations from an Apple® iPhone or iPod Touch. This easy-to-use mobile device application is now available for free in the iTunes App Store. iGVE provides a powerful feature set comprised of all the most common GlobalViewer Enterprise monitoring, control, and helpdesk functions. While using iGVE, users will feel immediately comfortable with the familiar GVE Tree navigation as well as the other common GVE features, including real time room, controller, and device status; and GVE Room controls and Event Alert notifications. Additionally, Extron iGVE provides a secure, encrypted connection to your GVE software, ensuring the safety and privacy of all communications. more

BUENA PARK, Calif.—To celebrate the launch of the new Yamaha StageMix application for iPad, the one-of-a-kind App that allows sound engineers the freedom to mix on the move, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. has announced a special promotion for those end users wanting to enhance their mixing experience. Customers who purchase an M7CL Digital Mixing Console (32 or 48 channels or the 48ES model) between November 1, 2010 and January 31, 2011 are eligible to receive an iPad at no charge*.

By simply mailing in the completed Redemption Form available at http://www.yamahacommercialaudiosystems.com/promos/ipad_promo_form.pdf along with proof of purchase from an authorized U.S. Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. dealer, you’ll be on your way. To find an authorized Yamaha Commercial Audio dealer, visit www.yamahaca.com and click on the “Locate a Dealer� tab.

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*Limit one iPad per console while supplies last. Each promotion form must be mailed more

Tokyo, Japan – November 17th, 2010 – Today at the InterBee show, Roland Systems Group announced the Roland VR-5, a fully integrated audio mixer, video switcher with built-in recorder/player for live production and web streaming. This unique product combines the power of Roland’s audio and video technology into one unit.

Typical live events today, whether large or small, all require a wide variety of equipment in order to produce. There are audio inputs from mics, audio mixing, video sources to a video mixer, computer inputs, video playback, video monitors, capturing the event in some form, and also streaming it live online. The VR-5’s “all-in-one� solution greatly simplifies production, recording and streaming of these live events. The VR-5’s innovative design incorporates a video switcher, audio mixer, video playback, recorder, preview monitors and output for web streaming all in a single unit. As a USB Video/Audio class device, web streaming is more

College Park, Md.—Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. will hold a training week entitled ‘5 Days of Knowledge’ on the campus of the University of Maryland, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, December 6 – Friday, December 10. The week will encompass training seminars and speaker demonstrations. The University is located on Stadium Drive in College Park, MD.

On Monday, December 6 from 9:00 am – Noon, private speaker demos will be held at the Key Theatre. For an appointment, attendees must email Doug Staab, Yamaha District Manager, dstaab@yamaha.com. From 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, open speaker demos will be held for general, walk-in attendees. To attend the afternoon session, register by emailing the above.

On Tuesday, December 7 from 9:00 am – Noon, open-to-all speaker demos will be held. From 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Yamaha will hold a NEXO NS1 Software Clinic, and from 3:00 pm – 5:00 more