Tech Roundup

With AI and Machine Learning expected to be a major focus at IBC2024, Telestream will spotlight how its products provide value and, its view, tackle the industry’s most critical bottlenecks. "These media processing tools are designed to optimize every step of the media production lifecycle," it says.

Point Source Audio (PSA), known for its miniature microphones and headsets, has named a pro audio industry veteran as its Vice President of Global Partnerships. The appointment comes as Point Source Audio celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Structured like an early-stage start-up, the fellowship will focus on exploring capabilities of the ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard and developing a concept for a NEXTGEN TV product or service, the NAB says.

If you use the SGrecast live stream repurposing, rebroadcasting and podcast management system or have contemplated adding it to your broadcast station, now may be the time to make a plan of action. New audio transcription features will make their European debut at IBC2018, and California-based StreamGuys is making a big promo push for the update.

With ARCTV, ARC Software now features data for every TV station in the U.S., including key contacts and detailed station programming lineups.

A specialist in cloud-based, enterprise-level content monitoring and analysis is nearly ready to unveil the latest addition to its Vision cloud-based monitoring portfolio. With this release, Qligent hopes it will be the perfect "Match" for MVPDs and broadcasters alike.

Lav miking options have just increased, with the release of the new LAVALIER SWITCH KIT from Point Source Audio. The new kit offers one lavalier mic that transforms into two wearing styles, and into three different color options to help audio technicians meet the ever-changing conditions of miking the talent.

Want to know what Artel Video Systems has planned for IBC2017 attendees this fall? The company plans to showcase an end-to-end hybrid IP- and fiber-based network specifically designed to address customers' growing requirements as they migrate from direct fiber to all IP or hybrid IP/SDI networks.

The swXtch.io Federated Partner Program brings technology partners, systems integrators and public clouds together with swXtch.io to help customers bring their on-prem networks to the cloud.

The new broadcast space serves as the official HQ for the nationally syndicated Esports lifestyle driven program "Checkpoint XP," seen daily on Twitch and heard weekly on 74 stations across the Sun Broadcast Group network and via a line-up of original content Esports focused podcasts.

When production integration company Jetwave Wireless needed a way to broadcast in voiceover talent during the major network broadcasts of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting, Digigram’s IQOYA *SERV/LINK, a multi-channel IP audio codec, was paired with IQOYA TALK, a portable IP audio codec.

A group of Republican House Members introduced their own legislation they believe helps to close the digital divide in the U.S. The plan, led by Cathy McMorris Rodgers, was immediately derided by Democrats.

CP Communications, known for its products and services for live event productions, has brought to market two new products for those focused on live production needs. Both products are built around WebRTC.

GAIAN Solutions Inc. and ARK Multicasting are celebrating the creation of a groundbreaking joint venture set to establish the nation's largest Broadcast Internet Networks. The partnership will swiftly cover over 30% of the country, spearheading the NextGenTV market in the U.S.

For more than 20 years, Jason Effinger has served in numerous news and operations positions at Gray Television stations across the country. He's also held several management positions. In the "coming weeks," Effinger will leave the company.