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Lawo has announced a new software update for its radio mixing consoles, Power Core mixing engines, and On-Air Designer configuration software.

The new radio software, v6.6 PL-003, represents an upgrade to On-Air Designer, the configuration software used to customise the functions of Lawo’s radio mixing consoles and audio cores including the ruby radio console used in hundreds of radio stations worldwide. A mixer with a deceptively uncluttered work surface, ruby features multiple snapshots for instant recall of saved parameters and settings, with silent motorised faders that automatically recall saved positions and programmable context-sensitive user keys that may be customised using On-Air Designer software. The new software adds the ability to selectively load snapshots using extended logic functions, enhanced AES67 stream tuning tools, and integrates control of Lawo A__line audio I/O devices into the radio workflow.

The update also adds new features to the configuration web pages of Power Core, Lawo’s RAVENNA / AES67 mixing engine and I/O gateway device, as well as some enhancements for Lawo’s VisTool GUI Builder Software.

Commenting on the development, Johan Boqvist, Senior Product Manager, Radio, said: “Our radio team is always committed to developing the very products our clients need. To that end, we test our software and hardware products continually, and make improvements based on clients’ feedback. This software upgrade underscores our commitment to excellence and to improving the tools, workflows, and experiences of Lawo Radio customers.”

Radio v6.6 software applies to the entire range of Lawo radio products, including ruby, sapphire, sapphire compact, crystal and crystalCLEAR mixing consoles, Power Core and Nova17 MK2 engines, VisTool MK2 GUI Builder software, and the On-Air Designer console customisation tool.

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Turkeys minister of transport and infrastructure Adil Karaismailoglu has announced that the communications satellite Turksat 5A has entered orbit at 31 degrees East.

He added that testing will continue for a month, after which the satellite will become operational, covering Turkey and Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Mid-Western and South Africa as well as the Mediterranean, Aegean and Black Seas.

Karaismailoglu also said that 5A will make Turkey one of the leading countries using the new Ku-Band in TV broadcasting and data communication services. The satellite will be able to offer such services for over 30 years thanks to an electric propulsion system.

In addition, Karaismailoglu said that Turkey plans to launch Turksat 5B, which is nearing the end of production, in the Q4 of 2021.

With a 30-year lifetime, Turkey’s 5A satellite was launched by SpaceX in January.

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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the use of C-band spectrum to boost 5G services in Nigeria.

Professor Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NCC, said: “Amongst the Frequency Spectrum bands allocated to 5G by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) the C-band (3.4GHz 3.9GHz) stands out because its balancing point between coverage and capacity provides the perfect environment for 5G connectivity.”

He added: The C-band is most suitable and appropriate for immediate deployment of 5G services taking into consideration availability of device ecosystem with 60-70% of global commercial 5G network deployment currently in the band, thus the importance of this spectrum for early deployment of 5G services in Nigeria cannot be overemphasised. However, in Nigeria, only 120 MHz of the band (3.4 3.52) GHz is available for mobile services while the remaining 680 MHz (3.52 4.2) GHz of the band is used by NigComSat (NG-1R) satellites. The commission initiated a negotiation with NigComSat whom in our estimate could make some adjustment to its satellite operation and release part of its spectrum holding in the band to facilitate the deployment of 5G in Nigeria.”

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Egyptian production Madraset el-Moshaghbeen (The School of Mischief) will be shown in colour for the first time, after over 50 years of success on TV in black and white, on MBC’s premium SVOD service Shahid VIP.

The plot is about a new teacher, played by Egyptian actress Soheir El Bably, who works in a rough Cairo neighbourhood. Egyptian actor Adel Imam, alongside fellow comedy stalwarts Saeed Saleh and Younes Shalaby, as well as Ahmed Zaki, play a group of troublesome children who can only be controlled through the unorthodox methods of the new teacher.

Written by acclaimed playwright and poet Ali Salem, and directed by Galal El-Sharkawy, Madraset el-Moshaghbeen was inspired by the 1967 British film To Sir, with Love starring Sidney Poitier.

Madraset el-Moshaghbeen is part of a growing number of classic Egyptian plays being made available on major streaming services.

The show will be on Shahid permanently, with the premiere date to be revealed soon.

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White Light Ltd., a provider of lighting, audio, video, and rigging equipment to the media, entertainment, and events markets, has standardised its crew communications capabilities on Riedel’s Bolero wireless intercom solution. Bolero provides maximum communication flexibility and accelerates production workflows for White Light’s full range of on-site and virtual events produced throughout the UK and across Europe.

Based in London, White Light has offered complete technical solutions since 1971 for projects of all sizes, including theatre productions, corporate events, live broadcasts, musical concerts, and themed attractions. To upgrade from its previous single-channel intercom solution, the company chose Bolero after an extensive market evaluation.

Speaking about the development, Jonjo Glynn, Venues Director, White Light, said: “One of the many things that sets Bolero apart from other wireless intercoms is its ability to support multiple categories of users, such as camera operators, production managers, and Zoom technicians. With Bolero’s programmable beltpack, users are able to customise their setup to meet their individual needs, and user groups can be programmed to hear only specific types of comms from other groups. This type of flexibility allows us to communicate in ways that were previously impossible for events, whether crew members are on location or virtual.”

Since adopting Bolero, White Light has put the wireless intercom system to work on a variety of events, including a recent global financial conference. In addition, White Light has adopted Bolero as the primary comms system for SmartStage, the company’s extended-reality studio for hire. SmartStage has most recently been deployed at The Mermaid, an upscale conference and event venue in London’s Blackfriars district, to provide a Covid-19-secure alternative for producing virtual events.

Nacho Lee, UK Sales Manager, Riedel Communications, added: “Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, White Light’s SmartStage has revolutionised the delivery of virtual events for a broad range of clients — and its technology has won several awards for innovation. As part of that award-winning technology package, Riedel’s Bolero has shown once again just how versatile and flexible the system is for any type of live event, whether attendees are calling in virtually or attending live.”

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Canal+ International-owned channel distributor Thema has launched four new channels as part of service provider SFR’s Le Bouquet Africain offer.

Le Bouquet Africain Découverte, the package’s first level, now includes NCI – La Nouvelle Chaine Ivoirienne, while Novelas TV, the telenovela channel already offered by Free and Bouygues Telecom in France, is included in Le Bouquet Africain Premium.

A+, the African series dedicated channel from Canal+, already available with Free, Orange and Bouygues Telecom, has now been added to SFR’s premium offering Le Bouquet Africain Privilège.

SunuYeuf, a Wolof channel with Senegalese drama and series, has also joined Le Bouquet Africain Privilège, marking its launch for the first time in France.

A substantial part of A+’s content is available on +D’Afrique, the on-demand platform included in Le Bouquet Africain Premium.

Commenting on the development, Timothée Vidal, Thema SVP multicultural distribution & digital, said: By integrating these channels to Le Bouquet Africain, we aim to demonstrate that the offer stays in line with our viewers expectations, who demand access to diversified contents showing modern formats. Le Bouquet Africain is constantly evolving to suit the diaspora’s expectations”.

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Banijay Rights has promoted Claire Jago to EVP, EMEA sales and acquisitions. She will take responsibility for the team and activity across the entire region, reporting to the division’s CEO, Cathy Payne.

Jago takes on the role following eight months as SVP, Nordics at Banijay Rights. Prior to the acquisition of Endemol Shine Group by Banijay, she was a senior sales director for Endemol Shine International. Now expanding her remit, she will oversee the group’s cross-genre sales and acquisitions strategy in the region, representing its 100,000+ hour-strong catalogue.

Banijay Rights’ portfolio includes MasterChef, Big Brother, Survivor, Bean, Peaky Blinders, Temptation Island, Grantchester, and upcoming scripted title, Chloe.

Alongside Jago, Matt Creasey continues in his role as EVP, sales, co-productions & acquisitions, rest of the world, catering for the territories outside the EMEA remit.

Speaking about the new appointment, Cathy Payne, CEO of Banijay Rights, commented: “Claire has a proven track record across EMEA, is a determined sales force and demonstrates tremendous commercial judgement, making her the perfect fit for the role. We have worked together for years and I look forward to continuing to partner closely in further building out our success course in the region.”

Jago added: “Having spent almost 15 years working with some of the team and a vast amount of the catalogue, I am beyond proud to be taking the next step in the new world of Banijay Rights. With scale, an abundance of titles and a fantastic team around us, we have so much opportunity for growth across EMEA and I can’t wait to get started.”

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Following the recent launch of the DJI Air 2S, the drone is now available for purchase with local distributor, Advanced Media Trading LLC.

DJI Air 2S is the first drone of its size to capture 20-megapixel still images or video in 5.4K with a new one-inch sensor that was previously available only on larger, less agile drones. DJI continues to enable the creation of content with the new MasterShots feature. This advanced feature uses automatic flight path planning to set the drone’s course while recording video. Upon completion of the flight, DJI Air 2S automatically merges the footage under one theme to create a video.

DJI Air 2S’s 31 minutes of maximum flight time and four-way directional obstacle sensors let the pilot focus on the shot while the drone’s safety systems warn when obstacles are getting close. The Autonomous Obstacle Avoidance System (APAS 4.0) is the advanced autopilot system on any DJI drone and when turned on, it manoeuvres around objects autonomously. O3, DJI’s third iteration of OcuSync, brings the transmission technology in the drone market to this portable, foldable drone so users know their connection is stable. The upgraded FocusTrack mode includes a suite of programmed modes like Spotlight 2.0, ActiveTrack 4.0 and Point of Interest 3.0 that easily mimic the focus, control and movement of a professional video operator.

Speaking about the launch, Pejman Ghorbani, Head of Creative Solutions at Advanced Media, said: “With the launch of DJI’s latest innovation, we’re proud to be bringing advanced UAV technology directly to the hands of content creators, drone enthusiasts and travellers across the UAE. DJI made a great improvement by announcing Mavic Air 2 last year and now, the Air 2S is here to offer even more advanced features, including a full-frame sensor, upgraded Artificial Intelligence system and most excitingly, compatibility with Motion Control and FPV Goggles. This is a very affordable, yet powerful entry-level drone for content creators seeking to capture cinematic footage with ease.”

Users may record in H264 or H265, depending on their preferences for image detail and storage capacity and can also choose from three video colour profiles, Normal (8 bit), D-Log (10 bit) or HLG (10 bit) to match their video needs.

In addition to standard photo options like Timed Photo, AEB and Panoramas, DJI Air 2S’s SmartPhoto mode record 20-megapixel photos using advanced scene analysis to automatically choose the best of three options that will create the visually appealing image for you, including HDR, Hyperlight and Scene Recognition.

DJI Air 2S uses four high-grade antennas and the latest version of DJI’s proprietary OcuSync transmission tech, O3, to deliver a stable feed at a maximum distance of 12km, even in areas with a high number of signals.

As with DJI’s latest drone models, the DJI Air 2S’s AirSense system warns drone pilots of nearby airplanes and helicopters transmitting ADS-B signals, so the drone can be quickly moved to a safer location. Other standard DJI safety features of DJI Air 2S include an improved Return-To-Home (RTH) feature, which can bring a drone back to its launch point if it loses contact with the controller or reaches a critically low battery level, and the GEO 2.0 geofencing system to advise pilots of sensitive locations and help them automatically keep away from high-risk areas such as airports.

The DJI Air 2S is now available for purchase in the UAE, the standard combo retails for 3,849 AED ($1047.92) and the Fly More Combo retails for 5,149 AED ($1401.86).

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Calrec, a manufacturer of audio broadcast equipment, has announced the launch of a free educational training module for mixing live broadcasts in Dolby Atmos using the Calrec Brio console.

The need to train people on how to mix in Dolby Atmos has grown rapidly through increased demand from service providers who want to deliver their live events in Dolby Atmos. These training modules explain how to create and monitor immersive mixes with a variety of inputs on Calrec’s cost-effective Brio console.

Now boasting 96 full DSP channel inputs, Brio is fully loaded with dynamics and delay on every path. Comprehensive automatic downmix facilities and the way its internal router allows post-fader outputs to be quickly patched as monitor inputs, make management of immersive channels simple.

Commenting on the training programme, Henry Goodman, Calrec’s Director of Product Development, said: “Mixing in Dolby Atmos enables the ability to place an audio source freely within a three-dimensional environment; not only within a 5.1 or 7.1 bed, but also overhead. Many larger consoles have features that make this easy, but assistive features on smaller desks can also help reduce the workload when it comes to NGA mixing for live broadcasts. For live broadcasts, all the Dolby Atmos work is done in real-time in the mixing desk rather than in post-production; there are no retakes in live TV so mix engineers have to get it right the first time, as well as create additional outputs for the host and international mixes, plus surround, stereo and mono versions!”

Mike Babbitt, Director of Solutions Engineering at Dolby Laboratories, added: “The broadcast landscape has changed rapidly over the last few years with the rise of live events delivered in Dolby Atmos, which is why online training courses are more important than ever. It has been great to work with Calrec on this effort, which will provide additional tools and resources that the next generation of broadcast mixers will need to meet this growing demand from service providers.”

Dolby Atmos takes entertainment to the next level through immersive moving audio that has the power to draw fans closer to the action as if they’re at the event. From major worldwide live events to local sports, broadcasters and streaming services are choosing to deliver their premium entertainment in Dolby Atmos to provide the home entertainment experience for their customers.

Stevie Kaura Jr, Senior Audio Mixer at ESPN, commented: “One of the things I love about Calrec and Dolby Atmos is how easy it is to set up. With Calrec you just follow the instructions and as long as your speakers are patched correctly… hey presto! Dolby Atmos. I also love the creative freedom Dolby Atmos provides. You can take a moving graphic that has noise associated with it and go to town by flying the noise almost anywhere. Does stereo still exist after Dolby Atmos?”

Josh Daniels, Audio Mixer for NBC and the NHRA, said, “Mixing in Dolby Atmos heightens the experience of live television production. I enjoy being on the cutting edge of technology and with Dolby Atmos, that’s exactly where you’re at. Mixing NHRA Drag racing has been a great experience for me and being able to do that in Dolby Atmos has given me a better appreciation for what I do. I’m trying to bring people that punch that Nitro cars deliver on every pass. Being part of creating and developing technology that pushes us to the next step is an amazing feeling.”

Understanding the impact of remote work and the shifting technology landscape is vital to the creatives who are responsible for bringing consumers great audio experiences. This is exactly the goal of this newly announced training course.

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Firefly Aerospace, nearing the first launch of its Alpha rocket, has announced that it raised $75m in a Series A round that values the company at more than $1bn.

The company said the Series A round was led by DADA Holdings, with participating from Astera Institute, Canon Ball LLC, Reuben Brothers Limited, SMS Capital Investment LLC, Raven One Ventures, The XBTO Ventures and other investors. In addition, Noosphere Ventures, Fireflys largest investor, sold $100m of its holdings to some of the Series A investors through secondary transactions to satisfy what the company called overwhelming demand in the funding round.

The company has been developing its Alpha rocket for the past few years, and has also been awarded commercial and civil government launch contracts from NASA, General Atomics and others. The Texas-based startup has had its share of setbacks, including the bankruptcy of its original iteration, Firefly Space Systems, which was subsequently reborn as Firefly Aerospace as a wholly-owned venture bankrolled by Noosphere Ventures.

The companys second life also includes a redesigned Alpha vehicle that has more launch capacity, with the ability to carry 1000kg to low Earth orbit, or 600kg to sun-synchronous orbit. Its also developing a lunar lander called Blue Ghost, in order to provide lunar payload delivery services for NASA as part of its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) programme.

The new funding round will support design work on a medium-class launch vehicle, called Beta.

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