SMPTE, EBU, and VSF Awarded Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology

The Television Academy will present an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology to the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and the Video Services Forum (VSF) in recognition of their work on the development of the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards. SMPTE 2110 defines how to send digital media over IP networks and is intended to be used in broadcast production and distribution facilities.

Audinate announced expanded support for current SMPTE ST 2110-30 and AES67 standards and added 96kHz sample rate support. The latest updates further strengthen Dante's integration, building on a foundation of interoperability and high-performance audio transport, with new tools to meet the demands of modern production workflows. ST 2110 and AES67 can now be configured directly in Dante Controller, and other enhancements support broader ST 2110 compatibility for broadcast networks.

Digigram has announced the release of a new Dante sound card as part of its ALP-X range. Available from Digigram's network of distributors, ALP-DANTE is the sixth addition to the fast growing range of ALP-X sound cards launched in 2022. The new card adds a valuable 4 Ethernet ports solution in a single full-height profile, fanless PCIe card. The card offers management via Dante controller and Dante device manager, and compatibility with AES67 & SMPTE ST2110-30.

Merging Technologies just announced a new updated MKII version of its popular Hapi networked audio interface and converter. Hapi was instrumental in introducing the world to Ravenna/AES67 audio-over-IP, and its economical form factor made it the ideal local stagebox or studio interface for demanding applications, benefiting from a modular interface card architecture, common with the Merging Horus flagship interface. Now, Merging launched the Hapi MKII with updated technology, making it an ideal extension for any DAW, regardless of OS.