IBC 2013 PREVIEW
Jampro at IBC with a Host of New Solutions JAMPRO ANTENNAS, a leader in the manufacture and design of antennas, combiners & filters, and RF components for every application in radio and television broadcast, hasunveiled a variety of new antenna solutions for the international broadcast market at IBC 2013. Jampro‘s UHF Broadband Medium Power panel antenna is now available for Bands IV & V in all polarisations: CPOL, EPOL, HPOL, and VPOL. The antenna is designed as either a side-mount or a top-mount for DTV, ISDB-T, DVB-T/H, NTSC or PAL broadcasting. Now available for both VPOL and CPOL polarisation the JVD-U and JCD-U broadband
IBMS Updates From Pilat IBC 2013 SAW PILAT MEDIA demonstrate the latest enhancements to its flagship Integrated Broadcast Management System (IBMS). Pilat Media’s recently launched IBMS Express is a modular and flexible entry-level business management system based on the Company’s broadcast management solutions. Deployable as a cloud based SaaS solution, the quickly mastered IBMS Express lowers training requirements and shortens implementation projects. At IBC 2013, Pilat Media highlighted enhancements to IBMS Omnicast, its business management solution for nonlinear nextgeneration on-demand services such as VOD, over-the-top (OTT) TV, and catch-up TV across all delivery platforms. IBMS Omnicast combines the latest IBMS nonlinear services management features in a stand-alone back office system addressing everything from acquisition and multiplatform service scheduling to workflow orchestration and business dashboards.
IBC 2013 PREVIEW
Available as either a stand-alone solution or as an addition to IBMS-managed environments, IBMS Rights delivers centralised rights management across all broadcasting operations, covering contract management, program finance, and distribution licensing. At IBC, Pilat showcased additional IBMS Rights functionality for distribution licenses, which includes the identification of revenue shares and management of the associated payments. OTTilus, a new Pilat Media subsidiary, enables modular end-to-end OTT deployments that encompass all major solution components from content acquisition to player applications. The OTTilus video platform integrates with broadcast operations and is compatible with all security, streaming, device, and monetisation options. OTTilus provides a consistent viewer experience with player applications that support major enduser devices. Visit www.pilatmedia.com
antennas for UHF Bands IV & V, these antennas were designed as low to medium power solutions, with a special focus on rooftop deployment. The antenna is a vertically or circularly polarised system enclosed by a full cylindrical radome for environmental protection and minimal urban visual impact. Jampro’s Broadband Batwing IV/V 470 – 860 MHz Antenna has many outstanding features that bring great value to today’s broadcaster. The radome-enclosed unit can be either top or side mounted on a tower offering long life and many years of continuous service, ideal for broadband multi channel UHF applications. Minimum windloading while providing broadband response makes the JAT the perfect
SatLink’s OTT Solutions MAKING ITS EUROPEAN DEBUT, SatLink Communications’ forthcoming OTT solutions including Multi Screen Technical Delivery services for Live TV & Video On Demand (VOD) aggregation and streaming to all devices, was shown at IBC 2013. SatLink was also showcasing the new Cross Screen Multimedia Platform service featuring an end-to-end IP cloud-based platform providing centralised content, subscriber & monetisation management solutions. The new OTT solutions offer transcoding, live content streaming and management tools for mobile and tablet devices on the Apple, Android, Windows 8 platforms, and onto PCs and Connected TVs. The combination of SatLink’s digital media management and delivery services from its teleport and newly equipped HD Playout and Content Management Centre and cross-screen OTT solutions enables SatLink to support media players and operators with end to end broadcast solutions for all their global live, linear, and non-linear digital media requirements. SatLink provides global TV satellite distribution; content management and playout services to leading broadcasters including: Thomson Reuters, Viacom, Fashion TV, AP, euronews, ESPN, and others. SatLink also exhibited its capabilities to provide end-to-end broadcasting solutions including Satellite uplink, downlink, and turnaround in HD, SD, 3D; Sports & News Occasional Use delivery; playout; content management, Digital Archival & TV channels localisation; productions, monitoring, and various satellite engineering solutions. Visit www.satlink.tv
answer for applications where either one channel is defined, or multiple channels are combined. Jampro’s JA/MS-BB Broadband UHF Slot antenna, part of the Prostar line, offers an economical alternative to buying, installing and maintaining multiple antennas. A single, compact solution, it conserves tower space and minimises wind loading. Especially designed for multi-channel or combined-channel operations in analogue-analogue, analoguedigital or digital-digital TV applications, the JA/ MS-BB antenna comes factory tuned in a readyto-install and streamlined design. Visit www.jampro.com
Shotoku Demos Pan & Tilt and VR Tracking SHOTOKU BROADCAST SYSTEMS, a leader in manual and robotic camera support, and virtual reality tracking, has exhibited a wide range of advanced solutions for a variety of broadcast environments at this year’s IBC2013 show. Shotoku’s advanced control system, TR-T, was shown once again, incorporating the recent enhancements and expansions in terms of camera capacity and dynamic configuration. Fully automated and with live video touchscreen operation, Shotoku’s Orchestra CMS parliamentary TV system was shown in action. The TG-27 pan and tilt head were be shown under the control of the TR-S panel. Combining the intuitive control and feel of the manual pan and tilt head with the convenience and capabilities of a remote head, Gemini was shown for the first time at IBC with the lightweight TG-27 head. This combination is ideal for placing smaller cameras and lenses in locations where a camera man could not conveniently, or safely, be positioned. One of Shotoku’s latest mid-weight EFP pan & tilt fluid heads, the SX-300 features a high capacity 40kg (88 lbs) payload and widebalance capability, and supports an array of cameras, lenses and accessories. The 300 head accommodates flat base or 150mm ball. Shotoku’s SG-900 manual pan & tilt head offers vibration-free speed in an ergonomically designed sturdy package. Ideal for OB and studio production with Teleprompters or box type lenses, the SG900 supports 90 kg (198 lbs), and features single knob balance adjustment. Shotoku’s new SX-300VR is an ergonomic, high resolution Virtual Tracking pan & tilt head. Based on decades of extensive VR experience, the design features a robust and reliable platform for a wide range of camera and lens configurations. Visit www.shotoku.co.uk
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