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To support broadcasters and audiences during the current crisis, Newtek announces that their NDI|HX Capture and NDI|HX Camera iOS apps will be free until June 2nd!

Blackmagic Design today announced ATEM Mini Pro, a new low cost live production switcher with all the features of ATEM Mini but now with extra features for recording, streaming and monitoring. ATEM Mini Pro includes a new hardware streaming engine to allow direct streaming via its Ethernet connection to YouTube Live, Facebook and Twitch.

Blackmagic Design today announced new software update for its popular Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K models that include powerful studio camera features. Now customers can connect to an ATEM Mini switcher and get control of the camera parameters, lens and tally light. ATEM Mini can control up to 4 cameras via the HDMI video connection and ensure all cameras are perfectly matched for a professional live studio workflow. Now the same Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera can work as a digital film camera and a studio camera!

Blackmagic Design today announced HyperDeck v7.1 a major new software update that adds multiple new features to HyperDeck Studio Mini broadcast recorders. The new updates include a new H.264 codec that supports true interlaced HD formats, a new AAC audio codec allowing uploading files direct to YouTube, much faster Ethernet transfers of 110 MB/s and support for longer duration in a single file of at least 3 hours.

As we are all aware, the world is entering uncertain times with governments taking unprecedented measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. We’d like to assure our customers that Lemac is committed to following all the recommended guidelines to best protect against COVID-19. At the same time, we are committed to keeping the doors open, so it is business as usual but with a few provisos. Sorry no hugs at the moment but sending you virtual ones.

Here are some guidelines from DPA Microphones that you can follow to keep your microphones in great working order and make sure they are hygienic for users. Much of the time, microphones are used in situations where germs can spread with ease. This can especially be the case in theatre and broadcast situations with many different users using mics held or placed close to the mouth. In all situations, cleaning your mics regularly is a good idea for everyone.

Blackmagic Design adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic EVA1 and Canon C300 MK II cameras on the new Blackmagic Video Assist 12G models. This update lets customers take advantage of Blackmagic RAW workflows and allows dramatically improved quality and creativity in the post production process.

Lemac's resident audio expert Ross Boyer attended the 2019 ASSG Awards at Sydney's Doltone House over the weekend, to present the Lemac sponsored "Best Sound for a Drama or Comedy (Over 30 minutes)" which was won by the sound crew from Lambs Of God, Episode 1.