Broadcast Pix

Broadcast Pix has introduced two new integrated production solutions to meet the demands of hybrid, multi-format work environments. MeetingPix, a dedicated appliance for government and corporate meetings, and the GX Hybrid, an expansive 22 input switcher, completes the company’s new product lineup with integrated production solutions for “every budget, application and performance level. The software-based video production […]

Broadcast Pix has joined the SRT Alliance, a collaborative community of industry leaders and developers striving to achieve lower-latency internet video transport. The company is also adding the native support of Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) source streaming to its line of integrated production systems. With remote productions now regularly incorporating global feeds in varying formats from different networks, […]

Broadcast Pix has introduced a new software release for its entire range of integrated production systems. V9.0 software is now available on all new Broadcast Pix systems, and as a free download to all users with a current support contract. Apart from the usual bug fixes and minor enhancements, the V9.0 release includes some significant new features, […]

The infrastructure supporting live productions is gradually changing from mainly SDI Video to IP networks, as more computer-generated content, new IP cameras and other NDI or IP sources become commonplace. The result is that users now have to integrate a mix of SDI, HDMI and IP Video sources and to serve this new hybrid world, […]

Broadcast Pix partners with Switchboard Live and adds integrated multi-destination live streaming to its integrated production systems. Broadcast Pix users can now create and stream their live video content to multiple destinations via a direct integration with Switchboard Live’s product, Switchboard Cloud. This fully cloud-based product has native integrations with YouTube, Facebook, Twitter (Periscope), LinkedIn […]

Broadcast Pix has launched StreamingPix, which it calls “a complete live production and streaming solution designed for easy set up and use, yet powerful enough to produce compelling professional content.” Aimed at companies from aquariums to zoo’s — churches, corporations, events, schools, universities and all users who want to take streaming to the next level. […]

Broadcast Pix today announced Rhett Mappin has joined the company as a regional sales manager, effective May 1. He will oversee sales for the Southeast and Central United States, as well as the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central Canada. As a technology sales professional, Mappin has more than 30 years of experience in the media and entertainment […]

Broadcast Pix will introduce RCC, its new IP camera control panel, next week at the 2019 NAB Show (booth SL4210) in Las Vegas. Designed for remote productions, RCC can be used as a dedicated camera controller with any BPswitch integrated production switcher, Broadcast Pix Commander touchscreen control platform or production switcher from another manufacturer. With […]

Broadcast Pix says its Broadcast Pix Commander has been upgraded to allow remote switching on mobile devices using Chrome, Safari, Firefox or other web browsers. The touchscreen control platform for BPswitch integrated production switchers now offers full-motion viewing of all cameras and production elements, as well as access to all workflow tools, through a standard internet connection. […]

Broadcast Pix and Spanish manufacturer AEQ have made a product integration agreement primarily to offer complete media and broadcast automation solutions. The integration involves Broadcast Pix’s integrated production switchers and a series of AEQ’s Audio-over-IP (AoIP) network-enabled products. Both Broadcast Pix (Booth SL8320) and AEQ (Booth C3651) will demonstrate the new integration next month at the 2018 […]

Broadcast Pix has promoted Bob Poucel to executive vice president and general manager, and Russell Whittaker to worldwide director of channel sales. Poucel will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, including the supervision of all departments and senior managers, while Whittaker will manage the Broadcast Pix sales team and marketing department. Both […]

BPswitch integrated production switchers, the FX4 and FX6 models, from Broadcast Pix are now shipping. This series allows live production via cloud-based control from a traditional control room or anywhere a browser-based interface can be accessed via a tablet, smart phone or laptop. Using the company’s BPNet IP ecosystem, powered through the ioGates cloud-based media management […]

Broadcast Pix | Booth SL7627 | Website: www.broadcastpix.com Broadcast Pix today announced it intends to acquire ioGates, a cloud-based video production firm with more than a decade’s experience in web-based video management, conversion, and collaboration. The companies are finalizing details of the agreement. ioGates has been offering web-based video management tools since 2003 and has […]

Broadcast Pix has announced the availability of its Version 5.0 software for its Granite and Mica integrated production switchers. The software debuts the new Virtual Studios high-end virtual set platform, adds expanded support for third-party IP-based cameras and streaming appliances, and includes the ability to correct content issues with Source Controls in real time. Virtual […]

The former Hego US president and TV graphics vet will succeed Steve Ellis at the Massachusetts-based tech firm.

KAZT, Londen Media Group’s independent station serving Phoenix-Prescott, Ariz. (DMA 11), produces The Morning Scramble, a live morning show that originate the first 30 minutes from its Phoenix studio for the first 30 minutes and from its Prescott location for the last 30. In October, the station upgraded both of its facilities to HD production, […]

Broadcast Pix will launch its new “Cast Out Your Old Switcher” trade-in promotion at Content & Communications World (CCW) 2014, which runs Nov. 12-13 in New York City (Booth 1258). The company will also demonstrate the components of its new Sports Bundle, including the Granite X large-scale integrated production switcher, ReVue slow motion system, and […]

Billerica, Mass.-based Broadcast Pix, a supplier of integrated video production systems, announced on Friday that it has hired industry veteran Steve Ellis as its president-CEO, effective Feb. 11. He will also be a member of the company’s board of directors. Broadcast Pix co-founder and CEO, Ken Swanton, will remain actively involved with the company and […]

Broadcast Pix has introduced VOX, a product for cost-effective live video production that works with any Granite, Mica or Slate system to produce voice-activated video productions. The company says VOX eliminates the need for an operator during live productions, as it detects which microphone is being used and uses software to switch to an interesting […]

Mountain Lake Public Television’s WCFE Burlington, Vt.-Plattsburgh, N.Y. (DMA 95), has installed a Broadcast Pix Granite 5000 live video production system as part of its transition to full HD production and distribution. The updated control room and studio produces a variety of local programs, including the weekly Mountain Lake Journal newsmagazine. Charlie Zarbo, WCFE director […]

2011 IBC Show Preview Broadcast Pix Stand 7.B20 Broadcast Pix will introduce the largest member of its family of integrated live video productions systems, Granite 6000, which features an expanded 2 M/E control panel. The new control panel has rows of 24 buttons for rapid access to more sources, as well as two banks of […]

PBS member station WHYY Philadelphia (DMA 4) has installed Broadcast Pix Granite live video production systems in two control rooms. Earlier this year, WHYY added a Granite 5000 when it converted the control room in its Content Production Center (CPC) into a flexible, multimedia resource for live production and more. A Granite 1000 is also […]

Broadcast Pix has named Paul Lara its director of marketing. Lara has worked in the television industry for more than 25 years, including five years as producer and news director for KCEN Waco, Texas, and eight years in video production for Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Most recently, he spent 11 years marketing […]

Broadcast Pix today announced the shipment of its 100th Granitelive video production system. The 100th unit was purchased by Cisco Systems in October, and is the company’s second Granite system. Since it began shipping this summer, Granite has been installed in a variety of facilities in more than a dozen countries. Broadcasters include Turner, affiliates […]