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Calrec Craft Interview with Senior Broadcast Audio A1 Eng...

In this craft interview, Rick Bernier reflects on a career that has taken him to the very top of live broadcast audio. As a Senior Broadcast Audio A1 Engineer and Music Director, he has mixed some of the world's most watched events - from the Winter Games to Football Night in America (FNIA). What is your background and how did you get into br...

Submitted by Kate Ford

Published 18 March 2026

Kiloview Brings End-to-End 4K NDI to the 72nd Macau Grand...

The atmosphere was electric at the historic Guia Circuit as the 72nd Macau Grand Prix roared back to life in November 2025. It followed a successful 71st edition, when Kiloview transformed the event’s traditional baseband AV system into a flexible IP workflow centered around NDI. With multi-protocol support and seamless integration, the system esta...

Submitted by Judy Zuo

Published 14 February 2026

Live Production Technology for Tier One and Tier Two Mark...

Identifying the Core Industry Challenge Broadcasters and sports organisations are under pressure to improve production quality while managing escalating costs. High value content requires more cameras, better replay and enriched graphics, yet traditional on site production models are expensive. Many smaller events also want access to the same tech...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 08 December 2025

Kiloview Empowers Xining TV Station with NDI Master Contr...

Located in Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province in northwestern China, Xining TV Station is the city’s leading broadcast network and a major regional media hub, operating multiple TV and radio channels that deliver news, cultural, and public service programming across the province. As the station moves toward converged media, integrating tra...

Submitted by Judy Zuo

Published 28 October 2025

How the Cloud Is Fundamentally Reshaping Broadcast and St...

In an industry shaped by constant innovation and evolving consumer expectations, the cloud is a business-critical enabler. From broadcasting to streaming, media companies are moving decisively into cloud-first operations, recognizing that cloud-native workflows aren’t just about convenience, they are the foundation for scale, speed, and strategic a...

Submitted by Supplied Article

Published 22 August 2025

Calrec Craft Interview with Ken Wilkinson

Ken Wilkinson is an Emmy Awards nominated New York audio engineer who specialises in production sound mixing for film, commercial, episodic and documentary work as well as news, sports and entertainment television. Tell us about your path into professional broadcast audio; how did you get started and what drew you in? And who do you work for?...

Submitted by Kate Ford

Published 22 August 2025

Calrec Craft Interview with Marine Martignac

Can you tell us about your background, and how you started in the industry? I finished my studies in 2016, and I started a sound technician course in operation and an audiovisual engineering course. These two highly complementary courses enriched each other. Engineering allows you to understand the infrastructures used during operation and operat...

Submitted by Kate Ford

Published 13 August 2025

Brainstorm and AccuWeather Partnership - Bringing Immersi...

What problem does this solution address? Weather storytelling in broadcast environments has often relied on basic 2D visuals, making it difficult to deliver engaging, informative experiences. Many broadcasters lack the tools to transform complex weather data into compelling visuals that capture attention and aid understanding. Brainstorm identifie...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 03 June 2025

TelyCam Brings Affordable Virtual Production to Corporate...

What challenge does this virtual solution aim to resolve? Virtual production has historically been a complex and costly undertaking, often requiring multiple high-end cameras, tracking systems, and specialist rigs to deliver a convincing on-screen result. TelyCam’s streamlined setup aims to make virtual production more accessible by offering a sim...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 03 June 2025

Pixel Power Prismon - A Fully Software-Defined Multiviewe...

What specific issue does this solution address? In modern broadcast environments, operators need multiviewer systems that can scale flexibly across on-premise, virtualised, and cloud infrastructures. Traditional multiviewers are often tied to fixed hardware, limiting adaptability and making it difficult to optimise for changing workloads. Pixel Po...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 28 May 2025

Pixel Power StreamMaster and Gallium - Flexible Software-...

What broadcast problem does this solution aim to solve? Modern playout operations demand agility, scalability, and seamless integration of branding and graphics, all without relying on rigid, appliance-based infrastructure. Pixel Power’s StreamMaster and Gallium systems address this challenge by offering a fully software-defined platform that cons...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 28 May 2025

Apantac Brings Dante Audio Embedding to Compact Affordabl...

What problem does this solve? As audio workflows grow increasingly complex—especially with formats like Dolby Atmos—broadcasters and AV engineers need flexible ways to manage multichannel audio routing and embedding. Traditionally, embedding Dante audio into SDI or HDMI signals required expensive, rack-mounted equipment, making it less accessibl...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 07 May 2025

Disguise Opens New 3000 sqft Production Studio in New Yor...

Disguise, the visual experience platform powering ESPN’s Sports Centre, WWE’s production facility and more, has opened a new office in the heart of New York City. Featuring a state-of-the-art virtual production space with both LED and green screen stages, the 3000 sq ft facility will enable film, broadcast and live events professionals to explore h...

Submitted by Liaison PR

Published 06 June 2024

Meptik Equips Miami University with State-of-the-Art XR S...

In a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly constructed Richard M. McVey Data Science Building, Miami University proudly revealed its latest technological marvel — an extended reality (XR) stage for the education of students in real-time workflows. Meptik, the leader in creative and technical services for virtual and immersive productions, spea...

Submitted by Liaison PR

Published 18 March 2024

DIT Sam Petrov Taps AJA ColorBox for Live Grading Flexibi...

Whether working on a feature film, episodic series, or unscripted show, crafting the look of content before it reaches post requires technical acumen and a creative eye. The DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) is integral to this process, bridging the technical realities with the creative goals on-set to ensure the team can achieve its desired aesthet...

Submitted by Anna

Published 27 June 2023