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View Table of Content + Buy Now https://www.buypenton.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=BEBIPN ---------------------------------------- NEWSROOM --Australia's Nine Network upgrades studios with Grass Valley Kayenne The latest Grass Valley Kayenne switcher will be used for the production of a variety of Nine Network news, current affairs and entertainment programs. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/nine_networks_grass_valley_australia_12222011/?YM_MID='mmid' UK's STV adds automated news production control The new Ross Video OverDrive system is helping the broadcaster increase the output of Scottish regional news. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/stv_adds_automated_news_production_control_01062012/?YM_MID='mmid' NEW PRODUCTS --Eyeheight to launch stereo 3-D video legalizer The LE-3D allows legalization parameters for left and right video channels to be adjusted from a single operating panel to ensure precise compliance. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/eyeheight_3d_video_legalizer_01062012/?YM_MID='mmid' Logitek ROC audio console makes UK debut Designed for fast and easy operation in live control rooms, post-production rooms and news booths, the ROC is a modular system with a low-profile control panel which can be placed directly onto an existing worksurface. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/logitek_roc_audio_console_bve_01062012/?YM_MID='mmid' Schneider Optics announces 77mm variable ND filter The new filter allows the photographer to select an f-stop and camera speed, and then dial in the exposure by intuitively selecting just the right amount of neutral density. 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