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The Tech Behind Today’s Evolving Media Landscape
The NAB Show always serves as the launch pad for many of the new products and services for the media and tech entertainment industry and this year is no exception.
That’s why we’ve launched this guide to help you better understand the breadth of technology that continues to be developed to help broadcasters and media companies optimize content production and distribution.
The vast majority of the new products within the following pages reflect the media industry’s continuing transition to the cloud and IP and the move towards operating on COTS-based hardware. What is new is the explosion of AI-related services and products that only hint of the revolution to come. From foreign translation to sales and marketing to content creation, the impact of AI on product development now is well underway. Companies are also advancing traditional hardware such as lenses and camera support that can also take advantage of AI technology and we’re seeing the results of years of research into this market sector, as well.
Whether you’re attending the NAB Show or not, we hope you enjoy this guide to new products that will help you navigate the evolving media tech transition.
Tom Butts
Content Director
tom.butts@futurenet.com
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Panasonic Connect
AG-CX20, HC-X1200 and HC-X2100 Camcorders
Panasonic Connect has introduced the AGCX20, HC-X1200 and HC-X2100 4K 60p 10-bit professional camcorder models for video production, broadcast and distribution applications. The compact, lightweight camcorders feature a 25mm wide-angle lens and 24x optical zoom, as well as many improvements over past models.
The integrated lens offers an optical zoom that ranges from 25mm wide angle to 600mm telephoto. The i.ZOOM achieves 32x at 4K and 48x at Full High Definition (FHD) mode. The 4-Drive Lens System drives the four lens groups independently, thus achieving the optical 24x zoom and compact body size. Two manual rings are provided, one for focusing and the other for zoom or iris operation. They also offer superior focusing speed, stability and tracking performance for both 4K and Full High Definition (FHD) and other features.
Adder Technology
ADDERView Matrix C-Range
ADDERView Matrix C-Range is a powerful IP KVM solution that brings enterprise-grade KVM capabilities to more streamlined applications with a ‘plug and play’ architecture that means users can deploy and configure an IP KVM matrix easily. It is ideal for broadcast studios, space-constrained control rooms and industrial remote access control environments, ADDERView Matrix delivers a streamlined IP KVM matrix solution and an unrivaled user experience for organizations that prioritize ease of use and minimal maintenance. Comprising a single-head ADDERView Matrix C1100 user station, and a choice of DisplayPort or HDMI transmitter connectivity via the ADDERView Matrix C110 computer access modules, users can add a network switch, pre-configured for KVM and AV-over-IP functionality, to build a simplified IP KVM matrix that suits their requirements. Each user station is a master controller of up to 16 sources at any one time, and a single computer access module can connect up to 256 different user stations, ensuring deployment for any user scenario is simple, scalable and flexible.
Telycam Explore PTZ Camera
Telycam’s new Explore broadcast-class PTZ camera features a 1-inch, 9- megapixel Sony sensor that enhances light sensitivity, resulting in superior low-light performance with reduced noise levels. It captures 4K video at 60 fps with an expanded dynamic range that captures intricate details in both shadows and highlights, and with enhanced contrast and clarity. Bokeh effects with a shallow depth of field can be created to suit any artistic intention. Explore’s advanced Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) provides exceptionally fast and precise autofocus, making it ideal for dynamic broadcast and live production scenarios.
www.adder.com/en
Designed to integrate seamlessly into diverse workflows, Explore’s versatile IP and AV outputs include NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX3, 12G-SDI with genlock, HDMI and SFP+ connectivity. AI-powered autotracking and 20x optical zoom are complemented by FreeD protocol support for integration with Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) production solutions.
telycam.com
Riedel
Communications StageLink Edge Devices
Riedel’s StageLink family of smart edge devices is designed for seamless network streaming in broadcast, live production and studio environments. The devices streamline decentralized signal distribution over generic IP networks, eliminating the complexities of traditional cabling and configuration. They enable the seamless capture and distribution of signals across networks, ensuring a smooth, reliable and costeffective transition to IP-based workflows. StageLink devices leverage standard network cables instead of specialized infrastructure, creating a decentralized, scalable system that easily integrates microphones, intercom, GPIO devices and other audio-enabled equipment..
The new StageLink lineup includes six purpose-built devices tailored to specific workflow needs. The NSA-003A (Dual Partyline) enables seamless integration of third-party legacy two-wire intercom systems into Riedel’s Artist and Bolero ecosystems. The NSA-004A (Quad In) and NSA-005A (Quad Out) offer four universal input and output ports, respectively.
www.riedel.net/en
Brightcove AI Content Suite
Brightcove’s new AI Content Suite features a range of AI-powered tools designed to make video content more impactful and improve business productivity. The suite includes three AI-powered capabilities—content creation, metadata optimization and translation—which simplify video content production by automating the creation and optimization processes.
Riedel Communications Easy 5G
Key features include: rapid, automated conversion of long-form content into engaging short-form clips, highlight reels and themebased chapters to maximize reach across channels; conversion of horizontal video content into vertical formats to extend engagement with mobile viewers and across social platforms; enhanced discoverability through auto-generated metadata (including titles, tags and descriptions); and universal translation capabilities to dozens of languages to extend global reach and make content more accessible (coming soon).
www.brightcove.com
ARRI Alexa 35 Base
ARRI has introduced a new entry model and flexible licenses for its Alexa 35 camera system with the company now calling its existing camera and all of its software-based features the “Alexa 35 Premium.”
The Alexa 35 Base model includes a core feature set that can be upgraded with a temporary or permanent license. ARRI also said it is holding down system costs with its new Codex Compact Drive Express for ProRes recording.
The core features of the Alexa 35 Base model include: ProRes recording up to 60 frames per second in 4K 16:9 and other formats, ARRI Look File (CDL and 3D LUT) support; enhanced sensitivity modes up to EI 6400; and three independent 10-bit monitoring outputs in SDR and HDR color spaces. While the Alexa 35 Base model feature set meets the current shooting requirements of many users, ARRI’s new feature licensing concept allows users to unlock specialist and high-end features whenever they are needed.
www.arri.com/en
Riedel Communications has acquired MECSware, a leading specialist in private 5G technologies, and launched Easy5G, a private 5G network solution. Developed in collaboration with MECSware, Riedel said Easy5G will revolutionize 5G usage in dynamic environments like live events, remote productions and industrial facilities by offering unmatched flexibility, simplicity and rapid deployment.
Easy5G redefines private 5G deployment by combining the simplicity of Wi-Fi with the robustness of carrier-grade systems, the companies reported. With only a handful of setup parameters, the system can be operational in less than 60 minutes, cutting deployment time by weeks compared to traditional networks. In addition, no specialized 5G expertise or dark fiber is needed; Easy5G can be managed by general IT personnel using a standard switch infrastructure. Easy5G’s integration capabilities seamlessly link to Riedel’s MediorNet and Artist ecosystems, adding a reliable wireless IP layer for audio, video and data workflows.
www.riedel.net/en
Florical
Hermaios
Hermaios is a novel software solution designed to manage the collection and distribution of video assets needed for cloud or on-prem playout platforms. Just as its predecessor, MediaMaster (Florical’s on-prem MAM solution), Hermaios is a true Hierarchical Storage Management System. The software manages media and storage based on a number of factors including expiration date, existence of spots on future schedules, last air-date, spot length, and type of material, among other factors. In a modern playout environment assets can be stored in a S3 bucket or onprem storage solution. Hermaios is designed for both cloud or hybrid workflows.
Hermaios incorporates AssetCollector functionality, enabling a comprehensive asset management solution for the modern playout environment. Files will be incorporated into the operating environment from whatever platform it resides and will be distributed to the appropriate playout storage.
www.florical.com
Matthews
5-inch Pocket C-Stand
Matthews’ new 5-inch Pocket C-Stand features a ¼-inch-20-inch adapter for tabletop work, photographic, stop motion and miniature applications, and offers all of the key features of its full-sized counterpart in a scaled-down, functional package. Its height range is adjustable from 6 to 18 inches.
Designed with a rugged steel build, the stand includes a double riser and a folding leg for enhanced stability and flexibility. Available with a black powder coat (packaged separately for the first time) or as a chrome version, the stand is equipped with larger, easy-to-use knobs with the Matthews “M” logo. A detachable ¼-inch-20-inch screw designed for mounting small cameras, cellphone holders or other accessories makes the stand handy to use. For precise control, Pocket C-Stands feature two fully functional aluminum grip heads, equipped with 3/16-inch holes, well-suited to standard dot and finger flags or scrims.
www.msegrip.com
Canon Camera Color Matching Application
Cinegy
Cinecoder SDK
The latest version of Cinegy’s Cinecoder video codec softwaredevelopment kit (SDK) addresses a problem that has faced the TV and broadcast industries since Nvidia ended H.264 interlace support. Cinegy’s latest Cinecoder SDK version 4.22 addresses the situation by enabling interlace H.264 encoding using Turing, Ampere and Ada Lovelace (current) generation Nvidia GPU cards. This development benefits the broadcast and Media & Entertainment industries, which still deliver most of their content in this format.
Current generation Nvidia cards now offer higher performance, increased encoding throughput and improved energy efficiency, while newer cloud instances provide better value for money with up-todate Nvidia drivers. Benchmarks using standard test clips show the Cinecoder interlace H.264 encoder for Nvidia GPUs creates output of the same or better quality than the original Nvidia Pascal series hardware encoder.
www.cinegy.com
Lawo v12 Software for mc2
Canon USA has announced key features and availability for its new Camera Color Matching Application, a powerful new Windowscompatible software application designed to streamline the color-matching process in video production with the CR-N700 PTZ camera. Designed for live broadcast, multicamera shoots and content creation, the Camera Color Matching Application simplifies achieving uniform color matching for Canon CR-N700 cameras to the main production camera, providing professional results with minimal effort and maximum precision. Color consistency has always been a challenge for production teams, particularly when integrating different camera models and cameras from various manufacturers. Canon’s Camera Color Matching offers an innovative solution that automatically generates 3D Look Up Tables (LUTs) by detecting color charts, helping reduce time spent on manual adjustments and providing effortless color matching between Canon and non-Canon Cinema, Pro Video and PTZ camera models with the Canon CR-N700 PTZ camera.
www.usa.canon.com/pro
Version 12.0.0 software for Lawo’s mc2 mixing console systems now offers native support for the HOME mc2 DSP App that runs on generic CPU platforms using cloud-native technologies and increases the mc236 MkII console’s processing channel count to 384. HOME mc² DSP, Lawo’s audio-processing HOME App for mc² mixing console systems, is an alternative offering to the A__UHD Core processor in a CPU-based package for production workflows based on Lawo’s unified, open HOME platform where operational agility is key. It runs on generic CPU processors and offers next-level granularity for Lawo’s mc²-grade DSP processing, the company said.
The HOME mc² DSP audio engine provides the familiar mc²style signal processing architecture; support for mono, stereo, 5.1 and immersive formats; and the ability to handle up to 2,048 input processing channels. Other highlights include 256 aux busses, 96 groups, 96 sums, support for 32 automix groups, a downmixing function for stereo, 5.1 and immersive processing channels, as well as a co-mixer feature for monitoring and other collaborative purposes.
https://lawo.com
Waymark Waymark 2 AI Video Platform
Artificial intelligence ad-tech provider Waymark has unveiled Waymark 2 and said it has expanded its global client roster this year to include Sinclair and Cox Media Group. Waymark 2’s ad-creation technology allows media partners and digital clients to produce ready-to-air ads even more quickly and easily, producing higher-quality ads, greater control, and cut time by 50% relative to Waymark 1.
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Cloud
Among the technological advancements, Waymark 2 is the first AI video platform that allows users to lock what they like and regenerate the rest. This allows users to quickly iterate with AI and get to the result they want without the frustration of taking one step forward and one step back, which has been the standard for AI creative tools to date. In addition, Waymark has upgraded the SOTA (state-of-the-art) models used for nearly all of the 13 distinct modules of video generation in the Waymark 2 technology stack. That includes more advanced and personalized scriptwriting, more context-aware computer vision, stronger audio-visual sync and more.
https://waymark.com
Telos Alliance
Quasar v3.2
Quasar v3.2 offers several improvements for Quasar Soft, the optional HTML5 browserbased remote-control solution for XR and SR consoles. Prior to the update, control was available only with hardware surfaces, however, now Quasar Soft users can use Call Control to operate their Telos VX broadcast telephone systems and Intercom Control to manage a Telos Infinity intercom system. The update also adds 32 user-programmable hot keys in the full monitor section, as well as four user-programmable hot keys on each channel strip to control external devices.
The benefits also extend to Quasar Engine RPS, which uses Quasar Soft to control connected surfaces or to create a standalone mixer without the need for a hardware surface. Quasar Soft also offers new slider-type faders and dynamic scaling of the browser window, providing an improved interface and user experience with less scrolling, particularly on smaller monitors, tablets and mobile devices.
www.telosalliance.com
New features for Blackmagic Cloud include an icon view with thumbnails that can be scrubbed to preview footage and an inspector panel for easy viewing of clip metadata. Blackmagic Cloud customers can also now share a presentation with a client who is not a Blackmagic Cloud member via URL, making it possible to collaborate and conduct group chats. The cloud-storage app has a new icon view that customers can select at the top right of the window. Customers can scrub thumbnails by moving the mouse over the icons to scroll through a clip. If they switch back to list view, the icons reflect the media file’s contents.
Most media files have already been converted to image icons, though some are being processed and will be completed in the near future. Blackmagic Cloud supports generating thumbnail icons from a range of common media file formats; any format not yet supported will display generic icons. All customers currently using Blackmagic Cloud will see these new features immediately.
www.blackmagicdesign.com
Sony E-Mount Lens
The 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS (SEL400800G), is Sony’s longest-range full-frame E-Mount lens to date, setting a new benchmark in focal length reach for the Sony mirrorless system. The Sony E-Mount lens lineup previously peaked at 600mm, but the 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS extends the focal length to 800mm for specialty shooting. The additional reach is especially beneficial for birding, wildlife, aerial, and sports photographers seeking long-range lens capabilities.
The 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is designed to provide exceptional image quality and lens control across the entire ultra telephoto zoom range. Its internal zoom mechanism ensures stable handling, while its advanced optical design delivers creamy bokeh and sharp, detailed images. With a fast and accurate autofocus system combined with a durable, versatile build, this lens is a powerful tool ideal for both photographers and videographers documenting far away subjects.
https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/c/lenses
Product Guide
Moments Lab MXT-2
Moments Lab’s MXT-2, the latest version of its AI indexing technology is a multimodal and generative AI that understands what’s happening in every moment of a video and describes it like a human, saving creative teams hours of manual searching or scrubbing through videos. Through AIgenerated, time-coded metadata, MXT not only enhances video search but can also generate customizable indexing that recognizes specific people, places, and logos and detects relevant moments depending on the content type.
Triveni Digital StreamScope MT-70
StreamScope analyzers troubleshoot and monitor all aspects of MPEG-2/4 transport streams, real-time over all layers, ensuring your DTV services meet the latest performance, compliance, and QoS standards. The latest model, StreamScope MT-70 eliminates dependence on Java and simplifies compliance with corporate security requirements, offering integrated SCTE-35 logging and Continuous Transport Stream recording to enhance MPEG transport stream troubleshooting.
MXT-2 uses a smarter, larger AI model than the previous version and is powered by more carefully curated data points for even more accurate, human-like descriptions. MXT-2 is available on the Moments Lab platform or via its public API.
www.momentslab.com
Interra Systems
Baton 9.2
Baton 9.2 now features enhanced autoscaling, enhanced video quality checks for 4K files, and new support for video quality, such as blank bars check and CIE color gamut check. It accommodates ITU-R BT.1702 2023 PSE video flash guidelines and contains algorithm improvements in QR code, freeze frames, duplicate frames, media offline, blockiness, defective pixels, video dropout, burnt-in text, shot transition, and more. Baton 9.2 also supports Sony 360 Reality Audio, LZW compression in TIFF files, AV1 video format, BW64 audio, 24-bit LPCM audio in an MP4 container, sidecar Dolby Vision metadata files, an integrated Whisper model for audio language identification, and more.
Remote video and audio viewing capabilities simplify ease of use for TV station and cable operator engineering teams. Using StreamScope MT-70, TV providers can ensure that DTV services meet all of the latest performance, compliance and quality-of-service standards. Triveni will also offer a StreamScope XM ATSC 3.0 analyzer option.
The latest Baton release also features significant installation process improvements for enhanced usability and resilience, along with UI support for dark/light themes, a new database manager tool, and enhanced diagnostics and alerts. Baton Captions now includes caption placement as per scene change guidelines to avoid burnt-in text overlap and a host of QC and correction features. All of the updates take advantage of cutting-edge machine learning, automatic speech recognition, and natural language processing technology. It also sports a new UI layout with many new features.
www.interrasystems.com/
Actus X, the 10th generation of Actus Digital’s Intelligent Monitoring Platform, includes new capabilities for AI content analysis within Actus AI Media Insight. Actus X features next-generation Quality Assurance (QA) compliance logging with improved access and control over alerts and threshold settings via its browser-based GUI. Alerts can now be categorized into Problems, Errors, Quality of Experience (QoE) and Quality of Service (QoS) issues with dynamically adjusting notification workflows for more precise control and improved Quality Assurance. The Actus MV multiviewer now includes reduced latency, expanded data-overlay options, such as SCTE trigger details, Nielsen SID data, and TS analysis. These enhancements complement existing features, such as round-robin channel-cycling and penalty-box reporting.
Actus MV also supports unlimited mosaic-layouts and unlimited multiviewer-heads for unlimited simultaneous local and remote users. Actus X also delivers content monitoring capabilities that expand the capabilities of the system to news teams and government agencies. It can rapidly extract valuable insights from programming aired on local/ international news as well as direct-camera feeds.
https://actusdigital.com
Evergent AI Monetization Tools
Evergent has expanded its expanded range of monetization technologies and value-generating AI tools to now include new AI-powered revenue and retention tools including cancel deflection technology, dynamic pricing models for live events, promotion targeting and churn prediction algorithms with 97% accuracy.
Features include dynamic bundling and aggregation capabilities, including multiregional deployments, advanced partner management, and tools to reduce time to market and fuel revenues through new partner services; data-driven customer acquisition and engagement tools to captivate new global audiences, drive renewals, and boost retention through automated, behavior-based campaigns; and comprehensive global payment enhancements to simplify every transaction, offering better rates and support for diverse payment systems while eliminating revenue gaps and optimizing growth.
https://evergent.com/
Atomos
Shinobi GO
Shinobi GO is a slim, lightweight, high-brightness (1500-nit) 5-inch high dynamic range (HDR) monitor designed for content creators and photographers. It offers some of the same high-quality monitoring tools as its EL ZONE sister product but without camera control, touch-to-focus and other pro monitoring features. Shinobi GO offers professional monitoring features, such as: false color, zebra, histogram, waveform and vectorscope. Shinobi GO can be powered with Sony NP-F type batteries (purchased separately) power or via a USB-C port using a power bank.
The monitor comes with a locking connector adaptor for the HDMI and USB-C ports. When used in conjunction with Atomos locking cables (purchased separately) it prevents accidental disconnections during shoots. Both Shinobi GO and Shinobi II (introduced in 2024), share the same size sun hood and other accessories, making it very convenient to share batteries, cables, rigs and other attachments for professionals that own a variety of equipment and need the flexibility to mix and match between their camera set-ups.
QuickLink StudioPro delivers a true-to-life ultra-low latency production experience without the complexity of legacy systems. To complement its existing 12G-SDI and ST 2110 models, the StudioPro product line is now available with 3G-SDI and NDI models, fitting a range of different workflows and applications. These customized StudioPro models create high-quality live video productions with an easy-to-use interface that provides endless possibilities. The StudioPro suite, including StudioPro-NDI, comes officially NDI Certified, guaranteed to connect seamlessly and perform up to the NDI standards of efficiency, interoperability and quality in any setup.
QuickLink StudioPro features one-frame delay, which the company says ensures flawless synchronization between stage speakers and large projected screens or video walls for live presentations. StudioPro functions similarly to a video-based Microsoft PowerPoint. Each scene is like a slide, allowing users to add multiple layers, easily switching between scenes. This simplicity is paired with in-built NewBlue Captivate graphics, as standard within all StudioPro models.
www.quicklink.tv/products/studiopro/
Bitcentral
Fusion Insights
Fusion Insights is an AIpowered solution designed to enable broadcasters, media production teams, and digital content curators to maximize the value of their media assets and deliver more impactful decision-making and enhanced workflow efficiency. As content archives grow exponentially, media professionals face increasing challenges in efficiently locating, repurposing, and monetizing their assets. Fusion Insights is designed to solve this problem by applying next-generation AI to streamline discovery, automate metadata generation, and uncover meaningful connections within media repositories.
Key benefits of Fusion Insights include: AI-Powered Content Discovery-automatically surfaces hidden relationships between assets, enabling content teams to quickly find, repurpose, and monetize their media; Intelligent Search Beyond Metadata-unlike traditional search tools, Fusion Insights goes beyond file names and tags, analyzing visual, contextual, and narrative connections to deliver highly relevant results, and Seamless Integration & Workflow Optimization-Designed to work within existing media production ecosystems, Fusion Insights eliminates time-consuming asset searches, allowing teams to focus on content creation.
https://bitcentral.com/core-news/oasis/#fusion
NVerzion Web Hybrid Utility
Web Hybrid Utility is a new solution that redefines broadcast automation by seamlessly blending remote accessibility with NVerzion’s trusted on-premise control. As the industry moves toward cloud-based operations and remote workflows, NVerzion’s Web Hybrid Utility provides broadcasters with unparalleled flexibility and control. This intuitive web-based platform allows users to manage multiple channels, oversee playout automation, schedule events, and handle media assets—all from any location with an internet connection.
By eliminating traditional software limitations, the Web Hybrid Utility ensures that broadcasters are no longer confined to on-site workstations. With its secure, browser-based access, broadcasters can adapt, scale, and streamline operations without compromising reliability or security. NVerzion’s web-based control system allows users to securely access and manage automation functions from any device with an internet connection. It seamlessly integrates with NVerzion’s NFinity Video Server and NVerzion’s automation systems, creating a unified and efficient workflow. Featuring an intuitive, browser-based GUI, it eliminates software limitations while enabling remote monitoring, event scheduling, and media management.
www.nverzion.com/nverzion-web-hybrid
Vubiquity
Catalog Intelligence
Catalog Intelligence, an AIpowered solution designed to assist media organizations manage and monetize their content libraries, simplifies traditionally complex and fragmented workflows by unifying disparate data sources, offering actionable insights and leveraging advanced natural language processing to deliver an easy-to-use chat-based user interface. The result is faster decision-making, reduced manual effort and accelerated time to market, empowering media companies to achieve greater efficiency and profitability, the company said.
Tightrope Media Cablecast v7.9
Cablecast v7.9 delivers a new “Bulk Actions” feature to make changes to multiple shows at the same time, reducing duplicated effort, (for example, users can delete VOD files, assets or metadata associated with selected shows without deleting the actual shows). Users can also use Bulk Action to update metadata, such as show title or producer information, across multiple shows.
The release also offers support for video streaming portals that comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) recommendations for Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance. Designed to make web content more inclusive for people with disabilities, Cablecast’s turnkey video portals offer customizable features that enable accessible streaming of live and on-demand government meetings. These features include closed captions, translations, audio descriptions and screen reader-friendly. The latest version also offers a redesigned Show Record for a more streamlined user experience.
https://www.trms.com
Pliant Technologies CrewCom CB2
CrewCom CB2 is a full-duplex, install-friendly and feature-packed solution for small to mid-level applications requiring a reliable, great sounding wireless intercom with excellent RF coverage and range. Available in both 900MHz and 2.4GHz frequency options as well as 900MHz Oceania and 2.4GHz CE compliant models, the system includes the CrewCom CB2 BaseStation and up to six CRP-12 two-channel radio packs to create a powerful but economical wireless intercom system.
It saves teams time by automating readiness-related tasks, allowing them to focus on marketing their content rather than the timely task of determining what’s ready. Catalog Intelligence shortens the timeline from asset assessment to market availability. In addition to optimizing content library value and unlocking new revenue streams. It also ensures accurate deployment while driving greater efficiency and profitability through three processes: querying content libraries with Natural Language Processing (NLP); consolidating fragmented data from multiple asset repositories by integrating and normalizing data; and identifying and addressing gaps in media readiness.
www.vubiquity.com
A firmware update (v1.2) adds Dual Listen mode for existing hardware that will allow individual CRP-12 Radio Packs (RPs) to simultaneously listen to both the A and B channels. When selected, this new mode of operation allows each individual user’s RP to be set as needed for their user-specific applications. It will also allow the user to adjust individual channels relative audio levels from the RP. In addition, two new user-requested feature improvements have also been made to the system: Radio Pack Talk Tones can now be enabled or disabled from the Pack Setting Menu on the BaseStation. In addition to a currently available Momentary setting, the talk button mode for individual Radio Packs can now be set to Latching while in High Density Operational Mode.
ThinkMediaAI is a unified AIpowered platform that encompasses content monetization, contextual advertising, content curation and content bundling for video service providers. A flexible, modular solution, ThinkMediaAI uses AI to unlock new monetization opportunities across multiple business areas, including editorial and advertising, to maximize content value and enhance audience targeting.
DPA Microphones CORE+
DPA Microphones’s new CORE+ technology for distortion-free microphone sound features “an advanced approach that ensures a clear and precise audio experience, CORE+ provides an unprecedented level of accuracy and detail in sound reproduction and sonic fidelity, whether recording or amplifying content,” the company said.
The all-in-one platform tackles video providers’ critical challenges— from discovery and personalized recommendations to search, voice, editorial and automated curation, A/B testing, actionable business insights, advertising and metadata enrichment — in a single solution. ThinkMediaAI drives real ROI with increased viewer engagement, productivity gains, reduced churn, upsell and monetization opportunities — all fuelled by AI-powered personalization and firstparty data enrichment.
https://thinkanalytics.com
CORE+ eliminates the nonlinearities generated by a mic’s membrane and electronic components and redefines what is possible when capturing sound. CORE+ neutralizes distortion across the entire dynamic range of the microphone, making any non-linear artifacts imperceptible and unmeasurable. The technology elevates audio clarity and purity while reducing the hassle of unpredictable challenges of sound environments, such as when talent speaks or sings at louder volumes or in productions with multiple mics. The implementation of CORE+ requires redesigning DPA microphones, which the company plans to accomplish by rolling out a slow update across its portfolio. The first solutions to be addressed are the 5mm omnidirectional headsets and lavaliers.
www.dpamicrophones.com/campaign/core-plus
Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast MediaExpress
Comcast MediaExpress is a centralized video-on-demand (VOD) management and distribution service for premium content providers. The new service enables content owners to distribute their VOD entertainment titles with ease into OTT, pay-TV and social media platforms with delivery centrally managed by CTS.
Comcast MediaExpress enables content owners to simplify and streamline their VOD distribution and monetization efforts across their subscription VOD (SVOD), Advertising VOD (AVOD), transactional VOD (TVOD) or Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) partners. The service offers a single platform to ingest video, metadata and supporting files for centralized management and distribution—backed by the scale and reliability of CTS. Content providers only need to integrate with Comcast MediaExpress for mass distribution of their premium VOD titles to reach all leading OTT and pay-TV platforms, including the most popular FAST channels and streaming video services.
