2024 NAB Show Daily News - DAY2

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Show attendees are taking an up-close look at what the cloud and Gen AI can do at the show.

Filmmakers use the IMAX canvas to deliver movies in different ways to different audiences 14 What Successful Talk Shows

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NEWSROOMS IN THE CLOUD

AWS Expands NAB Show Presence

Show attendees are taking an up-close look at what the cloud and Gen AI can do at the show

By Phil Kurz TV TECH

If there remains any doubt that the cloud and artificial intelligence are transforming the workflows that drive the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is actively removing them at the 2024 NAB Show.

Television broadcasters — especially news-producing stations and networks — are getting a firsthand look at how the AWS cloud offers an alternative to brick-andmortar newsrooms and production control rooms.

“This is a year of news, especially in the U.S. with the elections,” said Tracy Geist, global head of Industry Marketing for Media & Entertainment, Games and Sports at AWS. “We are really focusing on the newsroom in the cloud, from production all the way through distribution and consumption.”

We are really focusing on the newsroom in the cloud, from production all the way through distribution and consumption.”

TRACY GEIST

In the West Hall lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and a glass-enclosed production control room in the AWS booth (W1701) attendees can see firsthand how AWS in partnership with NVIDIA are powering the NAB Show LIVE news desk — a traditional rundown-oriented news presentation — on the cloud.

In the mornings, production

control shifts to the Broadcast Beat Studios in Florida to demonstrate how the cloud can be used to produce rundown-centric newscasts from a remote location.

A separate booth demo builds on the news focus with the cloud as the centerpiece of story-centric news workflows. Rather than simply producing the content for a newscast rundown, story-centric workflows focus on collaborative story production for distribution via social media, mobile, websites and linear newscasts.

The story-centric workflow at the AWS booth features SaaS tools running on the company’s cloud, including a story-centric newsroom solution from Dina, a production asset management system from Mimir and an HTML5-based graphics solution from Viz Flowics.

creative people can be freed up to do more of the great things they do best.”

Golfer Alastair Soutar, Director, Batcam, tees off in the AWS Generative AI Golf Experience

Some 80 AWS partners are participating in the company’s focus on newsrooms and the other five targeted M&E solutions in the booth, including broadcast, live production, content monetization, media supply chain and data science and analytics. Many are highlighting how generative AI fits into the overall media equation, said Geist.

“Tech for tech’s sake is not as interesting as tech that actually is driving real value,” said Julie Souza, global leader, Strategic Business Development, Sports at AWS. “Gen AI is driving operational efficiencies so that

The booth’s Builder Zone not only is giving visitors a peak behind the demos to see the specific AWS services and components powering them but also the chance to have some fun at the AWS Generative AI Playground where they are getting hands-on experience building Gen AI apps with Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q and PartyRock.

BEYOND THE BOOTH

The 2024 edition of the NAB Show is the biggest to date for AWS, and the company is making its presence felt beyond its booth, said Geist.

Near the booth, NAB and the company have put together the AWS Partner Village and Learning Lounge (W1343) where about a dozen companies are demonstrating their solutions in standalone pods. The site also offers an area for people to network and a theater where partner companies, their customers, thought leaders and AWS offer daily presentations on different implementations. The Learning Lounge focuses on the technical aspects of the cloud, offering an environment conducive to education.

AWS Partners participating in the village and lounge include: Amagi, Anypoint Media, Arc XP, Ateliere, Bedrock Streaming, CSG, Datazoom, EPAM, Global-

Logic, Imagine Communications, IMDb, Irdeto, JW Player, M2A, MASV, Merapar, Stringr, Tagboard and Veritone.

In the LVCC South Upper Hall (SU4109), the AWS Generative AI Golf Experience gives attendees a chance to tee off from many iconic golf courses. AWS is working with Full Swing, the official simulator partner of the PGA TOUR, to power the company’s golf simulator experience.

After taking their swing, attendees can design their dream golf holes with AWS generative AI tools and walk away with customized golf posters.

Those looking to level up their careers in the M&E industry during the #GALSINGEAR CONNECT half-day program, Tuesday, April 16, also have an opportunity to hear from a leader at AWS, which is sponsoring the event.

Samira Bakhtiar, general manager of Media & Entertainment, Games and Sports at AWS, is delivering the program keynote.

The expanded presence of AWS at NAB Show is no accident, said Geist. “If we look back as we were going into last year, we were talking about how we were going to double down on M&E as a company and as a business,” she said. “That’s exactly what we have done for 2024 and exactly what people are seeing throughout the convention center with our presence in so many places.” l

AWS At NAB Show

Along with the company’s participation in the Excellence in Sustainability Awards, which happened on Sunday, and today’s session “How Generative AI Is Changing the Game,” on the Main Stage at 11:30 a.m., AWS has a busy lineup at NAB Show.

Amazon Web Services, West Hall (W1701)

• Six AWS M&E Solutions Areas, including Newsroom in the Cloud

• Four Direct-to-Consumer Use Cases, including live, linear playout with dynamic Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) with live news content; Video on Demand (VOD) programming options; Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) channels for VOD assets; and Personalized FAST from VOD assets

• Monetization demos focused on converged TV ad sales, unified measurement solutions, nextgen ad formats and privacy-enhanced consumer data solutions

• Media Supply Chain & Archive solution area, including newsroom use cases

• Content production with production of a 60-second movie trailer

• Data Science & Analytics with demonstrations of contextual search for real-time news, and contextual ads for real-time news.

• AWS Generative AI Playground

• AWS Builder Zone

The NAB Show LIVE News Desk Powered by AWS and NVIDIA West Hall Lobby

In partnership with Broadcast Beat Studios, the news desk will demonstrate how the cloud can be used to create rundown-centric newscasts. Production control is taking place in the AWS booth and at

a remote site in Florida.

The NAB Show LIVE can be viewed in the AWS booth, on the NAB Show website and on select screens located across the conference halls.

AWS Partner Village and Learning Lounge (W1343)

AWS partners participate in learning workshops. A theater provides a venue for presentations by AWS customers and partners as well as M&E industry experts. The AWS Partner Village and Learning Lounge features multiple partners.

AWS Generative AI Golf Experience (SU4109)

Step into the tee box of some of golf’s most iconic holes with Full Swing, the Official Simulator Partner of the PGA TOUR. Full Swing’s technology delivers a realistic off-the-course experience showing real ball flight, powered by AWS.

AWS x #GALSNGEAR CONNECT 2024 (W208-W209)

AWS is sponsoring the #GALSNGEAR CONNECT event, taking place at NAB Show tomorrow. The half-day program is designed to help participants level up their career journeys and build their professional brands in M&E industry. Samira Bakhtiar, general manager of Media & Entertainment, Games and Sports at AWS, will deliver the opening keynote.

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IMAX and the Marvelous Magic of Disney Come to NAB Show

Filmmakers use the IMAX canvas to deliver movies in different ways to different audiences

By Craig Johnston

TV TECH

It’s hard to believe filmmakers can shoot their movies optimized for IMAX, the highest-end motion picture platform, while at the same time bring that content to the home entertainment system, or even a hand-held device. But Sunday morning’s session “From Lens to Living Room — The Marvelous Magic of IMAX and Disney” explained just how IMAX and Hollywood companies such as Marvel Studios and Disney have partnered to do just that.

“We work very closely with filmmakers, where we’re showing

them how to do things that best improve the way it looks and the way it sounds,” said Bruce Markoe, senior vice president/head of IMAX Post & Image Capture, IMAX Corp. “We do this on very special movies.”

Evan Jacobs, VP Finishing & Stereo at Marvel Studios, cautioned not to downplay the home entertainment environment too much, noting that it’s now hard to buy a TV that has less than 4K resolution. Aspect ratio can be treated in different ways by different filmmakers. “Some choose to deliver the IMAX version in 1:90 all the way to the end; others switch among different aspect ratios. The

canvas is there,” he said.

Markoe said that filmmakers come in very early in the process, “where they can look at previously shot movies to get an idea about how a movie shot this way works. The common misconception is that we take the same movie and put it in IMAX. But it really is a different version of the film.

“The way the process begins is that we bring the filmmaker in and take them through the options,” continued Markoe. “A lot of them have never worked with that box of crayons.

“If it’s of interest to them, then we look at things like the camera, what camera should they use, what

lens package should they use. How do they optimize that? The sound is another piece that is done.”

The genesis of finishing an IMAX film in several different ways came about as they were working very hard on the theatrical version — when it came to watching that same version at home, it was a very inconsistent.

“We have a streaming technology side of our business, to help streaming platforms optimize quality,” Vikram Arumilli, senior vice president and general manager, Streaming and Consumer Technology at IMAX, said. “And then our consumer technical side helps companies like Disney+ help deliver a higher quality experience.”

Optimizing for a giant IMAX screen as well as smaller screens can be done after a movie has been shot. A good example of this is remastering concert videos. One soon to be released in IMAX theaters is “Queen Rocks Montreal,” originally shot in 1981.

The way the process begins is that we bring the filmmaker in and take them through the options. A lot of them have never worked with that box of crayons.”

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“The original film was fully restored by the Queen people,” said Joe Rice, senior vice president of Product-Media, Devices & Globalization, Disney Entertainment and ESPN. “In addition to that, we did a lot of image enhancement to make it look good on the IMAX screen. And then the DSX audio was done specifically for IMAX sound systems.”

Markoe said filmmakers get excited about working with IMAX. l

(From left): Joe Rice, Disney Entertainment and ESPN; Vikram Arumilli, IMAX; Evan Jacobs, Marvel Studios; Bruce Markoe, IMAX; and Carolyn Giardina, Variety.

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ABSEN AND PARTNERS SHOWCASE LED ECOSYSTEM

C3519 | Absen will fuse technology with artistry alongside partners ModTruss, Brompton Technology, NovaStar, MegaPixel and XR214 Studio to create an ecosystem powered by its LED technology.

Alongside the ModTruss 6063-T6 Aluminum Extrusion mounting solution, designed for several rigging points, lighting and AV mounts, Absen will showcase its video panels in the sturdy mounting solution. Absen will also showcase its PR3.9 RGB W LED wall display in conjunction with Brompton Technology’s TrueLight technology, which provides enhanced color and clarity.

Joining with Megapixel, Absen is showcasing the Clear Cobalt Series (CL1.2 V2) powered by Megapixel’s HELIOS Processor, designed to deliver crisp, vibrant visuals. Also on display is Absen’s alliance with XR214 Studios to create content on Absen’s xR stage with the Pixel Reality Series. XR214’s expansive soundstage, adorned with a colossal Absen LED wall, turns narrative into spectacle, offering an immersive, dynamic and visually arresting journey.

TELEMETRICS BOOSTS CAPABILITIES OF PRODUCT LINE

C4420 | Telemetrics is showcasing new software and hardware improvements designed to enhance operational capabilities across its portfolio of camera control systems. These enhancements include the addition of new features for the RCCP-2A Robotic Camera Control Panel that help the Telemetrics OmniGlide Robotic Roving Platform work smarter and the TG-4/ TG-5 camera trolley and track systems that move more accurately and safely.

Live demonstrations of the RCCP-2A Control Panel will highlight the Studio View feature, which includes the new TG-4/TG-5 track system that supports Telemetrics’ exclusive collision detection/avoidance safety features.

Also, on display is the Power View feature, which benefits users of the LP-S5 Pan/Tilt Head in tandem with the PSRM2-48 power supply and the control panel; Robotic Status, which adds real-world values in real time; and the new Virtual Track feature that enables AR/VR of curved tracks in a more optimized way.

PTZOPTICS CLOUD-BASED HIVE SOLUTION

SL2099 | PTZOptics is showcasing its new PTZOptics Hive, a cloud-based camera control solution designed to enhance the way professionals manage and control PTZ cameras remotely.

Hive is designed to meet the diverse needs of multiple sectors, including broadcasting companies seeking a centralized platform for camera setups; educational institutions managing virtual events and classes; corporations with multiple boardrooms or meeting spaces; and event organizers hosting virtual or hybrid events requiring remote camera control.

PTZOptics Hive introduces an array of features designed to enhance the standards of camera control. These features include team collaboration, cinematic PTZ movement and framing, cloud control, auto-tracking, switching, streaming, monitoring, image adjustments, multi-location management, extensive compatibility, efficient integration, and advanced production tools including video switching, recording, RTMP live streaming, low-latency local mode and NDI video output.

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Evan McCliment and Joe Elrom of connectivity provider Peplink with a truck tricked out with the vendor’s bonded-cellular usage and connectivity solution for use in remote situations such as news or sports shots.

From left: Hubert Goffinet, Trade Commissioner; Guy Vanpaesschen, digital economy business developer; Chris Brown, NAB executive vice president and managing director of Global Connections and Events; and Eric Dauchy, international communications Wallonia Export & Investment Agency, at the opening of the Belgium Pavilion. ❷

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Tristen Lane (left) and Nicholas Reed of Family Radio get a demonstration of the Strata audio console from Wheatstone’s Phil Owens.

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What Successful Talk Shows Might Look Like Next Season and Beyond

Byron Allen, Portia Bruner, others share what’s working in syndication

By Michael Malone BROADCASTING+CABLE

Michael Depp, chief content officer and editor, NewsCheckMedia, TVNewsCheck, moderated Sunday’s NAB session “Building the Next Gen Talk Show” at the Encore. The panel began with a look at the future of shows hosted by big-name talent. Byron Allen, chairman, CEO and president, Allen Media Group and Entertainment Studios, noted how uncommon standout talent is, citing Oprah Winfrey and a star from the sports world.

“The Bulls still haven’t replaced Michael Jordan,” he said.

Allen said he’s not a big believer in the single-host format. “I’m not saying it’s not possible,”

he said, but it needs that megawatt talent to fly.

Keeping costs from getting sky-high is key to such a show working, the panelists said. “The secret is making it affordable for

ing out with family,’” she shared.

One theme of the panel was making a show pop on the various platforms available. Jenny Depper, senior vice president, E! News, spoke of the digital efforts for

We custom-create content for every single platform that [“The Kelly Clarkson Show”] exists on.”

the stations,” said Ira Bernstein, co-president, Debmar-Mercury, “and making it so they can make money.”

Portia Bruner, host of talk show “Portia,” which launched on WAGA Atlanta and airs on Fox Soul, said a lean staff sets the right tone for her program. “We hear guests say, ‘It felt like I was hang-

“The Kelly Clarkson Show” launching at the same time as the show. “We capture audiences where they are,” she said. “We custom-create content for every single platform that the show exists on.”

Lauren Blincoe, senior vice president, current programming, Telepictures, Warner Bros. Television, said digital clips are more than just promotion for the show, but can’t give too much away. “We have to be sensitive to our station partners,” said Blincoe, who works on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” “You’re going to get a little bit, but you still have to watch the show to get all of it.”

Bruner said the key to “Portia” finding its legs outside Atlanta was focusing on issues that are universal. “Building a community, building a connection, and making sure people feel heard,” Bruner said of her game plan.

That segued into what a successful host brings to a show. Allen mentioned the importance of “being very naturally curious.” He spoke of interacting with Johnny Carson as a kid when his mother worked at NBC. Carson stressed letting the guest have their moments. “Pull back and make him shine,” Allen said Carson told him.

Depper cited the importance of relatability, noting how that’s been key to Travis and Jason Kelce finding success with their podcast.

Depp asked about how a daytime show’s tone may differ from another airing after dark. Depper said the 24/7 platforms that content pops up on can take the daypart out of the equation. “A clip that does well on Jimmy Fallon’s show, the next morning is all everyone’s talking about at the water cooler,” she said. “Tonally, it’s edgier at night, but it’s still relevant at 9 a.m. the next morning.”

The session detailed the risks involved with a station group backing a daytime show. Panelists said groups should still take some swings. Said Bernstein, “The groups that have taken chances and invested in programming, over time have done better.” l

The panel discussed a clip for Winfrey’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that ran on TikTok. It saw Prince Harry say some shocking things, which worked well on that particular platform.

Michael Depp, NewsCheckMedia, TVNewsCheck; Portia Bruner, host, “Portia”; Jenny Depper, E! News; Ira Bernstein, Debmar-Mercury; Lauren Blincoe, Warner Bros. Television Group; and Byron Allen, Allen Media Group and Entertainment Studios

Verizon, AWS and the NHL Demo 5G-Enabled Cloud Broadcasting

Verizon Business, following a recent multi-faceted technology partnership renewal with the NHL, is using NAB Show to demo a new 5G-enabled cloud broadcasting system at booth W2042. The demo will include a simulcast of live feeds provided by the NHL.

Running on AWS Wavelength Zones, a mobile edge compute service that delivers ultra-low-latency applications for 5G devices, this system promises to reduce the speed from content capture on ice to broadcast from seconds to milliseconds, Verizon said at a Sunday press event.

Together with AWS, the NHL produced its first-ever live-to-air cloud broadcast of the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals game on March 22. The NHL broadcast the game through AWS Elemental MediaConnect, a transport service for live video, giving the league the scale to maximize centralized production crews in the league’s offices and production headquarters. Additionally, because of the rapid delivery that cloud efficiency can drive, the league can streamline content distribution to social media channels and new platform partners to create enhanced fan experiences.

“Live cloud production empowers the NHL to produce high-quality

content from virtually anywhere and at practically any scale, using the optimum combination of resources,” said Julie Souza, global head of Sports, AWS. “The speed of Verizon 5G unlocks new opportunities for the continued adoption and deployment of live cloud production across sports and beyond.”

Grant Nodine, NHL senior vice president, Technology, said the benefits of the system went beyond the obvious cost and sustainability benefits of remote productions. “This is all about super-serving our fans,” said Nodine. “Expediting content delivery from the cloud allows us to find innovative ways to create content and design experiences for the fan.”

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Evertz Introduces Co-Pilots for DreamCatcher BRAVO Studio Platform

Evertz unveiled a host of products, including new AI-powered, data-driven co-pilots for Evertz’ DreamCatcher BRAVO Studio, the company’s all-in-one production platform.

The launch of the two new co-pilots Metadata and Highlight Factory, which automatically create clips, playlists and stories using AI, marked a notable addition

to the capabilities of the BRAVO Studio and highlighted the importance that artificial intelligence (AI) will be playing during the show in production technologies.

Mo Goyal, senior director of International Business Development and Live Media Production, also discussed a number of other tech trends and detailed a host of new solutions that will be on

display at the show.

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lays out a host of new products and enhancements to existing offerings that the company will be demoing during the show.

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Those include: new features for its Software Defined Video Networking (SDVN) solution, which is helping the broadcast industry transition to or expand all-IP infrastructures using SMPTE ST 2110 and NMOS; a new media processing platform, the RFK-ITXE-HW-DUO; the addition to JPEG XS to its NEXX Processing and Routing Platform with the new NEXX-IO-JXS card; and advances in its satellite ground infrastructure solutions and other technologies.

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SL5073 | GlobalM is launching its new seamless on-prem and hybrid networking solution for both occasional and permanent video services.

The software-defined video network (SDVN) technology offers smooth integration with orchestration of major cloud providers such as AWS and OpenStack, giving broadcasters the flexibility to route traffic through a mix of local networks, direct internet or cloud services.

Designed for versatility, GlobalM’s platform offers a scalable and efficient approach to video contribution, distribution and remote production. Supporting SRT or RIST services, the technology integrates with cloud services for scaling, providing an alternative to traditional static gateways while also allowing for flexible and efficient video delivery over existing networks, according to the company.

GlobalM’s solutions feature 128-bit AES to 256-bit AES encryption to ensure secure operations, adhere to industry standards and help organizations meet increasingly stringent compliance and compatibility requirements.

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SL5073 | Matrox Video is featuring its Monarch EDGE encoders and decoders, a series the company says is acclaimed for its advanced features, including ultra-low-latency multistream sync, 4K/multiHD support, tally, talkback and genlock.

The upcoming 2.07 release introduces new capabilities, making Monarch EDGE a versatile solution for backhaul, contribution, video transport and distribution workflows. With HDR and Dolby audio support, VANC metadata for closed captions, SCTE-104 messaging for ad insertion, and SRT Stream IDs for easier stream routing, Monarch EDGE stands out as one of the most flexible encoder/decoders.

According to Matrox, industry distribution platforms such as GlobalM and TechEx endorse Monarch EDGE as the preferred encoder for delivering high-quality streams. A GlobalM pod at the Matrox Video booth will showcase cloud-based distribution workflows featuring Monarch EDGE.

IHSE USA-FRAUNHOFER IIS PRODUCT PARTNERSHIP

SL5115 | IHSE USA is showcasing its latest KVM and extender solutions designed to deliver flexibility, security and high performance, the company said. Solutions include the high-performance KVM system based on the JPEG XS codec and created in partnership with Fraunhofer IIS, the kvm-tec Scalable Pro Line for 10G/ multiview applications, the Draco SIRA CON for remote access to KVM systems, as well as the company’s KVM solutions for command and control and video wall applications.

IHSE has again partnered with Fraunhofer IIS to develop a next-generation KVM system based on their high-performance JPEG XS codec. JPEG XS allows transferring high-resolution and high-quality video data over standard Ethernet or other wired connections with limited computing resources. Fraunhofer goes a step further by providing functionality for encapsulating code streams into file formats and transport streams. These formats are often essential in broadcasting workflows and equipment to leverage the low latency and high quality of JPEG XS.

IMAGINE COMMUNICATIONS SNP-XL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

W2467 | Imagine Communications is showcasing the latest innovations in its portfolio of Make TV and Monetize TV solutions.

Attendees looking to modernize their tech stacks with ST 2110, HDR or JPEG XS should visit the Imagine booth for a hands-on demonstration of Selenio Network Processor (SNP), which the company says is acclaimed as a flexible and practical signal processing device in both IP and SDI workflows.

Making its NAB Show debut, the new SNP-XL extends the award-winning SNP platform’s capabilities — UHD and HDR conversion, multiviewers, master control, JPEG XS and more — with increased SDI flexibility and a new double-density gateway personality. The SNP pairs with Imagine’s Magellan Control System in a combination that can support customers navigating any technology transition, including providing an on-ramp to the cloud.

INTOPIX JPEG XS

C6025 | Co-created by intoPIX, the new JPEG XS standard delivers the world’s smallest latency, best quality and lowest complexity in software and hardware, according to the company. As a lightweight image-coding system, it also offers line-based latency with compression ratios from 2:1 to 12:1 (or even more) while maintaining lossless quality. Simply, intoPIX is offering a range of implementation of JPEG XS for CPU, GPU, FPGA and ASIC.

intoPIX has made significant intellectual property development in lightweight low-latency video compression during the last 10 years, from inventing the smallest and fastest mezzanine “TICO” (SMPTE RDD35) supported by the TICO Alliance, to co-creating JPEG XS, the first international ISO standard technology. Whether AVover-IP, virtual reality, gaming, live production, remote production, automotive or vision workflows, the company says the JPEG XS mezzanine codec standard can be applied wherever uncompressed video is currently used.

INTERRA SYSTEMS BATON QC SOLUTION ENHANCEMENTS

W2612 | Interra Systems is showcasing enhancements to its BATON automated, filed-based QC solution, which addresses demanding QC standards for quality and compliance.

Upgrades and new features include the new BATON 9.0 engine with framework updates (NGINX server, Python 3.x, Postgres), optimized MXF file verification, an advanced Diagnostic Tool to monitor system health, API enhancements including REST and XML-RPC, and enhancements in Auto-Expansion feature support.

Enhancements to the BATON Media Player, which allows media professionals to play, inspect and verify audio and video content, include a revamped user interface, keyboard shortcut options, enhanced real-time playback of UHD content, and other usability improvements.

Recent enhancements to BATON Captions include support for web-based players with rich text editing, on-prem translation support for 108 languages, SAML integration and support for time stamping.

When it comes to great high dynamic range performance, here’s how to deliver an amazing experience on Apple TV+.

HDR10+ offers a compelling combination of benefits, including outstanding brightness and contrast; robust standardization; easy implementation; global certification; no licensing fees; and seamless compatibility with HDR10. All of which is why Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) uses HDR10+ to achieve the best picture quality for Apple Originals on Apple TV+, including the epic series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

For more information, go to hdr10plus.org

ON THE MAIN STAGE

NAB Show Welcome

9:30–11 a.m.

NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt will lead off the event with a stateof-the-industry fireside chat hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Adrienne Bankert. Bankert serves as a special projects anchor for Nexstar Media Group’s NewsNation, most recently launching a series for NewsNation centered around faith in America entitled “One Nation Under God.”

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will present Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, author and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien with the third annual Insight Award.

Following the fireside chat, Futuri CEO Daniel Anstandig will be joined on stage by Ameca, an autonomously AI-powered humanoid robot, to deliver an unprecedented study on audience perspectives on AI’s use in broadcast media. This keynote event will feature collaboration between Anstandig and Ameca as they deliver study findings pivotal to the industry’s future.

The session will be hosted by Shira Lazar, founder/CEO, What’s Trending. l

EXECUTIVE Q&A

Wolfgang Huber PR Manager Lawo

Artificial intelligence seems to be the buzzword lately. What technology trends will you be following most closely at NAB Show this year?

“Yes, artificial intelligence. We prioritize the refinement of our platform approach, exemplified by our HOME all-in-one solution, that caters to diverse needs, bolstered by our suite of HOME Apps. The ability to run different processing tasks on the same servers and to unlock ever more hardware and software features via a customercentric financial model based on credits allows us to easily shift processing capability from one production or editing suite to another, all at the press of a button. This hardware- and function-agnostic approach reduces planning times and capital expenditure and may no doubt benefit from AI-based tools and routines.”

Lawo is a long-time exhibitor at NAB Show. What brings the company back to this event each year?

Lawo considers NAB Show a pivotal event for our industry, as it is the place where groundbreaking announcements are made. Literally everybody is at NAB Show, which makes it easy to discuss new ideas, ongoing projects and feature requests that often benefit the industry at large. We furthermore appreciate the fact that we can present Lawo’s approach to broadcasters, but also AV companies, sports venues, public institutions and corporations that are looking for infrastructure and workflow ideas for their own media projects.

Broadcasting and the cloud, how do we leverage where the world is going, to bring our legacy tech into the way people consume content?”

MARK O’BRIEN PRESIDENT, SPECTRAREP SPOTLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT

Daniel Anstandig

Ameca

Adrienne Bankert

Curtis LeGeyt

Soledad O’Brien

Shira Lazar

Don’t Get Stuck Behind the Eight Ball

When it comes to achieving state-of the art video production or archiving your most valuable assets, there are now dozens of leading companies who insist on employing nothing less than 8K technology.

Because only 8K delivers a truly amazing experience across every aspect of the creative process. From content capturing, rendering and editing to encoding, decoding and displaying. And all of these workflow e orts are supported by the 8K Association.

So don’t get stuck behind the eight ball! To learn more about 8K during NAB, go to booth #W4002 in the West Hall or visit: 8kassociation.com.

Austrian private station Antenne Voralberg expanded its streaming options with the help of Betty, an AI-voiced DJ powered by Radio.Cloud.

Radio AI Air Talent Is Proliferating

But the impact of AI in radio goes well beyond audio content

By Paul McLane RADIO WORLD

“A.I. Liam Jones” is the overnight talent on classic rock WZOC(FM), serving South Bend, Ind. His colleague “A.I. Alley” has the shift on CHR station WQLQ(FM) up the road in Benton Harbor, Mich. AI-based air talent like these is finding their way onto more stations — for now, usually overnight.

Liam’s and Alley’s website bios identify them as AI DJs. “Have

fun with it, embrace it,” said Bill Gamble, general manager of MidWest Family. “Let the audience in on the joke. Let them listen for the mistakes.”

In an era when few stations employ people overnight, AI — in this case, Futuri’s AudioAI — can provide entertainment as well as update a weather forecast. “But in the end,” Gamble said, “it’s a sauce to the steak. It’s not the steak.” WRBF(FM) “104.9 The Rebel” near Atlanta deployed a jock called A.I. Gunner overnight.

Howard Toole, majority partner of owner Rome Radio Partners, has also experimented with a tool from ReelWorld’s Production Vault imaging service that can create promos featuring listener comments generated by AI.

In Greenville, S.C., AI allowed HIS Radio to expand local content on a regional network of stations. It cloned the voices of its Greenville-based air talent, and the clones do three hourly breaks on each station, using locally relevant information.

German broadcaster Antenne Deutschland launched an online station that uses the Radio.Cloud platform to write a schedule, program breaks and create the voice tracks. The company subsequently put the format on a local DAB+ channel. Now Managing Director Mirko Drenger says the AI host is helping out on sister stations when hosts are ill or on vacation.

While on-air applications get headlines, broadcasters are deploying AI across their workflows.

NRG Media, with 36 stations in the Midwest, uses AI to create copy, prep shows, develop prospect lists and compose marketing emails. Executives check memos with Grammarly, create process training guides with Scribe, and generate conversation prompts for their salespeople using ChatGPT.

Photo courtesy of Antenne Voralberg

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“If I can go to ChatGPT and say, ‘Give me the top five things that a local pest control company would care about in trying to grow their business,’ I’m equipped to have a better conversation,” said Director of Sales Enablement Phil Forrester.

To create video ads for clients, NRG uses Waymark AI. “It gets you 80 percent of the way to a really good spot,” said Digital

Sales Strategist Andrew Warner. And NRG is experimenting with synthetic air talent; “AI Tory” does overnights on KFMW “Rock 108” in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The Cox Media Group cluster in Tampa, Fla., has been using a Veritone discovery tool that finds instances of a word, advertiser or topic from its audio archive and creates a summary of how many times a client was mentioned, on

In the end, it’s a sauce to the steak. It’s not the steak.”

BILL GAMBLE

which stations, with soundbites.

“It allows us to take credit for what we actually do,” said Jason Meder, vice president and market manager. “As a medium, I think it makes us stronger.”

More recently the cluster began using an attribution tool that shows how radio mentions affect search habits and digital advertising. And Meder said Cox has a taskforce to explore new tools before deploying them. “It’s critical with AI or any new tool [to use it] in a strategic, safe and productive way.”

Beasley Media Group uses AI to generate video for advertisers; it also has experimented with AI tools from Futuri, Benztown and ENCO to create spec spots and production. Beasley is still developing policies for AI, but CEO Caroline Beasley said the technology will personalize content, automate repetitive tasks, improve sales presentations and assist in identifying new revenue streams.

AI may also be deployed by large podcasting companies to translate existing content libraries into multiple other languages. Whether this will be a

SPOTLIGHT

Given the presence of over 39,000 TikTok creators each boasting more than 1 million followers, and with more than 57% of Gen Z aspiring to become influencers, it is crucial to establish collaborative communities that enable individuals to learn, grow and work together, mirroring the supportive networks found in traditional entertainment sectors.”

DYLAN HUEY | CEO, REACH

AI’s Many Uses

Tools based on artificial intelligence are doing the following in radio, among other things:

• Hosting and programming air shifts

• Cloning on-air voices to use in other markets

• Creating audio spec spots

• Generating video ads for clients and promos

• Synthesizing listener voices

• Suggesting discussion points for AEs

• Analyzing the impact of on-air mentions on digital activity

• Creating process guides for managers

• Composing “vouch by reference” emails

• Optimizing power consumption by FM transmitters

money-maker yet isn’t clear. iHeartMedia is among the major podcast companies exploring that.

Given the many ways it can be used, Fred Jacobs, president of Jacobs Media, said some companies will likely avoid AI until its cultural, technical and legal issues are sorted out. “That may prove to be a mistake if they don’t make it a point to use this moment as an opportunity to learn and test drive the technology,” he said.

“Radio is going to have to innovate to remain competitive, but it’s essential broadcasters don’t just jump into the fray without a better understanding of what they’re getting themselves into. And I can’t stress this enough. Radio broadcasters will need to train staff on how to use it.”

Randy J. Stine contributed to this article. l

AI Ashley stands in for KBFF(FM) Live 95.5 radio personality Ashley Elzinga when she’s on vacation.

FAST Talk: A Step Toward Increasing Revenue and Viewer Engagement

Free, ad-supported television brings more opportunities for advertisers and content providers

By Peter Suciu NAB SHOW DAILY

The age of streaming the opportunity for different viewing habits for many. Entire seasons could be “binged” whenever you had the time to spare and didn’t mind being tethered to the couch for eight or more episodes. It seemed that the days of channel surfing to find something to watch was replaced by scrolling through

various listings of movies and TV shows. It also meant that it was hard to just catch a few minutes of TV as it required a greater commitment.

The arrival of FAST — free, ad-supported television — which is essentially a mix between the worlds of cable TV and subscription-based streaming — has slowly become a billion-dollar industry that offers yet another way to consume TV.

“[FAST] is essentially offering what you watch when you don’t know what you want to watch,” said Adam Wiener, founder of streaming and digital media consultancy firm Continuous Media.

“This isn’t appointment viewing, but it is what you have on when you are doing other things,” he said. Wiener is moderating today’s Streaming Summit session “The Business of FAST: Ad

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS

1 A lot of what is on FAST is library content rather than new high-profile content.

2 FAST services increasingly have FAST channels that bridge the gap between linear cable and streaming.

3 FAST could be a way for the larger paid platforms to funnel viewers to those paid services.

Dollars, Viewer Measurement and Content Saturation.”

The session will explore how FAST services have become important to SVOD players searching

for new distribution platforms and revenue streams and an opportunity to engage audiences on alternative platforms with different viewership behaviors.

It would be safe to say that these are still the early days for FAST, but the industry can expect changes to come quickly. These trends will be the focus of tomorrow’s CORE Education Collection

All of these services are likely to continue to have similarity to cable TV, especially to its early days. “One difference is that FAST doesn’t get carriage fees, but the user experience is fairly similar and will likely continue to be similar,” Wolk added.

FAST may seem a lot like cable TV, but it likely won’t replace cable. In fact, as Wolk noted,

It would be safe to say that these are still the early days for FAST, but the industry can expect changes to come quickly.

session “The Future of FAST: Lessons Learned and What’s Next.” The session will be moderated by Alan Wolk, co-founder and lead analyst at TVREV.

“First, it is important to note that there are three kinds of FAST,” said Wolk, who coined the term to distinguish the evolving services from traditional subscription-based services such as Hulu.

“We see the ones that are associated with device manufacturers, and those are front and center to allow those companies to sell advertisements and offer a new revenue stream. Then there are the services like Pluto TV and Tubi, which are associated with larger media companies,” he said. “Finally, we have the smaller independent services, like Crackle, that cater to a specific audience.”

certainly around 60 percent of consumers still have streaming and cable. Thus, the cord-cutting has been only cut so far. At the same time, however, consumers are finding that they are at the end of the tether on what they’re willing to pay.

For traditional streaming, that has resulted in increased churn. That will present greater opportunities for FAST, and in turn more opportunities for advertisers and content providers alike.

“Where FAST is different from cable is that the ad breaks are smaller than what you had on traditional TV, but at the same time the ads are better targeted. That may not always be the reality, but we’re already seeing it getting a lot better,” said Wolk.

It is also likely that the industry

can expect some consolidation, even as there may be an increase in the number of FAST channels, as the number of services that can survive and carve out a niche could see a decline.

“We’re facing too many channels, and it has become overwhelming. As a result, the platforms are becoming more selective in what they are going to show,” said Weiner. “More importantly, the newer channels will need to show they will have an audience.”

That might sound familiar, and it should. The result could be the same as well.

“We’ve seen the larger platforms buying up these FAST services,” said Weiner, “which essentially can be used to funnel viewers to the paid subscription areas.”

Tech giant Microsoft is at NAB Show to introduce its Beat the BUZZR®: Interactive Monetization Transforming Entertainment with Microsoft & NVIDIA, which it has described as a revolutionary solution that could transform TV viewing into an interactive, competitive experience.

Powered by Microsoft and NVIDIA’s AI, it offers personalized content, engages fans and opens new monetization channels. “Beat the BUZZR®” revolutionizes interactive TV by blending Fremantle’s classic game show gems from the BUZZR network with cutting-edge technology pow-

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ered by Microsoft and NVIDIA. This innovative solution transforms passive viewing into a rich, leaned-in experience, inviting viewers to engage with quizzes, trivia and more, while also opening new monetization avenues for content creators and advertisers.

NAB Show attendees can see this technology in the Capitalize Community Zone in the West Hall. l

TO LEARN MORE

Media execs know that Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV is a revenue generator — until they don’t. There’s a lot going on under the hood of linearly scheduled, advertising-funded, streamed channels. If you want to understand how to make the most of the opportunity, then a new report from CRG Global, in partnership with NAB Amplify, is your ticket to the inside track.

This comprehensive report, “A Beginner’s Guide to FAST,” will be presented by Gavin Bridge, CRG vice president of Media Research, during the session “The Opportunities and Challenges of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST).” The panel will also discuss the role and responsibility of platforms and publishers in delivering value to viewers and advertisers, and in fostering a healthy and diverse FAST ecosystem.

Along with Bridge, panelists include Bethany Atchison, Vevo; Michael Hyon Johnson, Electric Entertainment; and Michael Senzon, Allen Media Group. The session will take place Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. in the Capitalize Zone Theater (W2149).

SPORTS TRANSITION

Streamers Make a Play for Live Sports Content

Linear TV still has a strong command over the live TV market due to sports contracts

By Addie Morfoot

NEXT TV

Viewing habits have shifted with changes in the media landscape. Technology makes it possible to view content anytime, anywhere, on any device and across a range of channel offerings. And live programming is one of the content types that can now be found on a variety of services.

In the last year, several prominent streaming services have struck deals with corporate behemoths including the National Football League (NFL) and World

Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to share live linear television content with the likes of Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Peacock.

The NFL’s first annual Black Friday football game, pitting the Miami Dolphins against the New York Jets last Nov. 24 — the Friday after Thanksgiving — streamed exclusively on Prime Video. The contest was part of an 11-year deal that the NFL and Amazon struck in 2021, which gave the digital titan sole rights to “Thursday Night Football” for $1 billion per year.

According to Nielsen, the

streamer averaged 11.86 million viewers per game during the 2023 season, a 24-percent increase over the previous season. Those numbers earned Prime Video the right to stream its first-ever NFL playoff game later this year.

“Amazon has dramatically grown awareness and usage of its Prime [Video] service by hosting ‘Thursday Night Football’ games,” said Craig Moffett, senior managing director at MoffettNathanson Research.

Amazon isn’t the only streamer investing in live sports to attract more subscribers. In 2023, NBCU-

niversal purchased the inaugural exclusive streaming rights to an NFL playoff game, which the Comcast-owned company placed on Peacock. The Jan. 13 Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins AFC Wild Card game delivered an average audience of 23 million viewers, according to NBCUniversal.

“It’s not just the streamers who are using sports to drive subscribership; it’s also the sports leagues,” Moffett said.

“But look at the largest sports-licensing deals,” said Dan Rayburn, an expert on streaming media and chairman of the NAB Show Streaming Summit.

“Where are they? Pay TV. In the last month, ESPN, Fox Sports and NBC Sports all put out stats for their 2023 seasons of NFL and college football, and it was some of the highest-rated viewership on pay TV ever for sports.”

Though linear still has a strong command over the live TV market due to sports contracts, that isn’t

NFL Credit: Perry Knotts/Getty Images

Amazon and the NFL’s success with “Thursday Night Football” led to the creation of the first-ever Black Friday game last November.

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stopping streamers from reaching out to linear staple entertainment like comedy specials, entertainment awards shows and WWE’s flagship weekly live pro-wrestling show “Monday Night Raw.” In January, Netflix struck a deal with WWE to stream the live show exclusively. When the show moves to Netflix next January, it will mark the first time in its more than 30 years that “Raw” has not aired new episodes on a linear television network.

But despite streamers’ interest in live sports, major sports leagues like the NFL, NBA and the MLB aren’t backing away from over-the air broadcasters. Conversely, they are doubling down on traditional media companies, the TV format that generates steady crowds and sustained ratings. Local TV stations have proven to be the most cost-effective way to reach the maximum number of fans, who may not want to pay for various streaming subscriptions in order to watch all the games they want to view.

“The most important genres for linear television — sports and live news — are on broadcast TV,” Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor told the United States House of Representatives Committee during a January 2024 hearing. “Americans appreciate being able to get this programming on their local stations, especially those offered for free over the air. No platform has been able to duplicate broadcasters’ ability to bring local news and sports to the local viewer

and with little or no cost.”

In February, in an effort to compete with television networks and local TV stations, Fox Corp., Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney announced that they are planning to launch a joint streaming venture that will make their collective sports programming available under one broadband roof. Meaning content from Fox Sports, ESPN and TNT would be available to viewers on a standalone app. The service is slated to launch in fall 2024. Subscribers would have access to linear sports networks including ABC, ACC Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+, SEC Network, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, BTN, TNT, TBS, and truTV. The cost of the service has yet to be announced.

As for the future of corporate consolidation, Rayburn

said that smaller companies like Starz might be folded into larger ones, but major mergers like the combination of WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc. into Warner Bros. Discovery are unlikely.

Whether more consolidation happens or not, Moffett said, there will be fewer OTT platforms.

“Disney, Peacock, Warner Bros. Discovery, Apple, Amazon and Paramount Plus are all still vying for ownership of the customer,” Moffett said. “It’s fairly obvious that not all of those [platforms] are going to win. Some of them will have to eventually see their brands be subjugated to someone else’s flagship brand, but nobody’s really ready to concede that yet.”

But look at the largest sportslicensing deals. Where are they? Pay TV.”

DAN RAYBURN

One thing that is for sure is straight-to-streamer releases, live or not, have settled in for the long run. IMAX has responded to that market need with streaming optimization and quality monitoring software called StreamAware, which ensures content quality viewing, and StreamSmart, which preserves video quality while further reducing file sizes on top of existing optimization methods.

SPOTLIGHT

There’s a ton of potential for radio to reap more political dollars than ever in 2024.”

STEVE PASSWAITER | PRESIDENT, SILVER OAK POLITICAL

These technologies will help streaming services deliver premium quality content for less money, said Vikram Arumilli, IMAX senior vice president and general manager, Streaming and Consumer Technology.

To ultimately be successful Arumilli said streaming has got to make money. “First, you have got to figure out how to build a sustainable business model. That’s what we allow [with these technologies]. They can deliver content in the highest quality but do so in a way that reduces bandwidth costs.” l

TO LEARN MORE

Along with keynote Fireside Chats with thought leaders from Amazon Prime Video, NBCUniversal, Peacock and Paramount Global, the Streaming Summit offers a total of 32 sessions toady and tomorrow. Some highlights:

UNIFYING BROADCAST AND STREAMING WORKFLOWS USING AI

Today | Noon–12:30 p.m.

Machine learning and artificial intelligence are reinventing activities and workflows across broadcast and streaming and are crucial to advancing the state of the art and driving efficiency into today’s largest platforms. This presentation will detail innovative approaches to video delivery by unifying broadcast and streaming workflows across video asset management, cloud scheduling, playout, closed-caption extraction and automated VOD syndication. The session will be presented by Alper Turgut, chairman of the board, Akta Tech.

CASE STUDY: HOW THE NFL DELIVERS A GREAT VIDEO EXPERIENCE

Today | 2:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m.

The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, attracting millions of viewers and making it one of the most-watched sports leagues globally. The session will explore how the NFL delivers a live streaming experience across platforms and devices for NFL+. The session will focus on choices made and actual experiences regarding video playback and real-time monitoring, with the objective of making every streaming session a touchdown for fans. Panelists include Michael Blanchard, NFL Media; and Willem De Saegher, THEO Technologies.

Craig Moffett

ARKONA TECHNOLOGIES

BLADE//RUNNER PLATFORM EXPANSION

SU6037 | arkona technologies is expanding its BLADE//runner platform with solutions aimed at audio workflows, specifically mixing and signal processing. arkona is introducing AMIX, an audio mixer available as an option on the company’s IP Gateway and Router (IPGR) software application. AMIX provides up to 64 mono and 64 stereo mix instances as well as the ability to create mix minus (N-1) feeds. AMIX can replace sub-mixers for any size production while simultaneously performing IP and SDI video processing.

As for BLADE//runner’s audio capabilities, arkona is featuring a new IP Audio Engine (IPA) application consisting of a dedicated audio mixer and DSP available on the AT300 PAC. With a total capacity of up to 16,384 mono audio inputs and 12,288 outputs the IPA offers compression and multiband equalizers with true peak monitoring and loudness metering in addition to mono, stereo and multichannel mixes.

TELESTREAM DIVA 9

W1501 | Telestream is launching DIVA 9, a middleware system designed to transform how media companies manage, access and archive video data.

Tackling the complexities of long-term video asset storage, DIVA 9 introduces enhancements to bolster the accessibility, reliability and efficiency of digital video archives. This iteration simplifies archiving with smart media storage policies, advanced Elasticsearch search functions, and comprehensive cloud integration, ensuring secure, scalable and adaptable solutions. According to the company, DIVA 9 stands as a resource for media entities dedicated to achieving superior preservation and access to video data for the long haul.

A standout feature, the Proxy player integrated with Telestream Vantage, simplifies clip identification, segment marking and partial restore processes, offering outstanding ease in handling video data. DIVA 9 also embraces the cloud, boasting simplified deployment in cloud environments, support for Postgres and compatibility with major cloud storage options, catering to both hybrid and native cloud setups.

WITBE AD MONITORING AND MATCHING TECHNOLOGY

W2053 | Witbe’s showcase at NAB Show features its new Ad Monitoring and Matching technology, which helps providers identify and resolve streaming errors caused by dynamic ad insertion.

With Ad Monitoring and Matching technology, the company tests and monitors real, physical devices to measure the true ad performance that viewers receive, as well as identify issues that cannot be detected through other monitoring approaches. Service providers receive accurate reports on the most important key performance indicators (KPI) for their service, including crucial and common ad errors like blank slates, audio cuts, crashed streams, buffering and issues when returning to the main content.

All of Witbe’s technology includes video recordings, which can be used as proof of ad delivery for third-party advertisers. The company’s Ad Matching feature can then verify when an advertiser’s ad played throughout a stream and how it performed.

GATESAIR FLEXIVA GX EXPANSION

W2730 | GatesAir, a subsidiary of Thomson Broadcast dedicated to wireless content delivery, continues to build out its Flexiva GX transmitter family, adding new models that support the most common power levels requested by customers worldwide. GatesAir is adding the Flexiva GX2K, supporting 2000 watts (2 kW) of analog FM in a compact 2RU chassis, and, in its North American debut, the GX50 (50 watts), GX1K (1 kW) and GX3K (3 kW).

The compact, high-density architecture of the GX2K accentuates the value proposition of the Flexiva GX line for the FM engineer. Flexiva GX transmitters provide radio customers with a strong power-to-size ratio for all six power levels — including the higher power 5 kW and 10 kW models — by leveraging the latest LDMOS technology. The company says the design packs exceptional power density into a compact chassis, with overall efficiency ratings up to 76 percent.

ATEME TITAN ENCODERS SUPPORT SPATIAL COMPUTING

W1721 | Ateme’s TITAN encoders now enable new ways of consuming video assets on the Apple Vision Pro. Leveraging Ateme’s Gen 7 compression engine to support spatial computing through the MV-HEVC standard, TITAN encoders can now deliver stereoscopic 3D content for spatial computing. Spatial computing enables new ways of consuming content, where viewers are immersed in the action through real-life virtual scenes and characters portrayed in 3D stereoscopic video, as well as immersive audio coming from all directions and even bouncing off the objects in your surroundings, for a true-to-life experience. Ateme’s TITAN encoders stand at the forefront of this revolution, empowering content providers and rights owners to deliver immersive experiences previously unseen. By embracing the MV-HEVC standard and leveraging Ateme’s expertise in multilayer HEVC formats for video compression, Ateme says it ensures seamless compatibility and exceptional quality for 3D video on the Apple Vision Pro platform.

PLIANT TECHNOLOGIES CREWWARE 2.0 UPDATE

C5310 | Pliant Technologies is presenting its new CrewWare 2.0 software update, marking the first substantial update since the 2017 introduction of CrewCom, Pliant’s software tool created specifically for CrewCom system construction, device control and live monitoring.

This enhanced software makes advancements in setup, control and monitoring and includes the additions of multiplatform, multiclient, multisystem support along with many graphical user interface (GUI) improvements. According to the company, these latest advancements result in a straightforward and clean interface that simplifies accessing a CrewCom system from anywhere in the world from any type of device with access to a browser.

Among the latest advancements, CrewWare 2.0 includes a server and browser-based interface. Pliant said the addition of multiplatform support allows use by the most popular browsers, and therefore any popular operating system on the market, including Mac and Windows PC.

Broadcast Industry Continues Drive to Secure AM Radio in New Cars

Preserving AM is one of NAB’s top objectives

By Randy J. Stine RADIO WORLD

As radio broadcasters gather at NAB Show to network and explore new technology and strategies to benefit their stations, automakers are still making noise about AM radio’s long-term viability in electric cars due to

interference issues. But the NAB and radio broadcasters are keeping the pressure on to include the broadcast service.

AM advocates say that removing AM from new vehicles would be a huge detriment to public safety, yet BMW, Mazda, Tesla, Rivian, Volkswagen and Volvo have already removed or are still

considering removing AM radios from electric vehicle models.

Ford said it would dump AM radio reception in gas and electric automobiles starting in 2024, but the automaker later reversed course.

There is a massive effort in Washington to keep AM in all new vehicles, being spearhead -

ed by the NAB. Much of the effort hinges on getting the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act passed, which would direct the Department of Transportation to issue a rule requiring that AM broadcast stations be accessible in all passenger motor vehicles manufactured in, imported into or shipped within the United States.

The bill, introduced in May of 2023, has strong bipartisan support, according to the NAB. The bill’s sponsor in the house, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) is ramping up the pressure on auto manufacturers to keep AM radio in their new product lines.

At a press conference earlier this year in front of a Tesla dealership in his home state,

Rep. Gottheimer announced new action to protect AM radio in electric vehicles. In his latest effort, he is calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to adopt a requirement for car makers who exclude AM radio to paste a safety warning in the window on any new car sold stating: “Warning: No AM Radio. Vehicle Unsafe in Certain Emergencies.”

NAB President/CEO Curtis LeGeyt in an interview with Radio World said the threat facing AM radio is the association’s top priority.

“Over the last year, I have just been absolutely overwhelmed by the engagement from AM radio listeners across the country reaching out to their lawmakers to ensure they’re aware of the importance of AM radio in the automobile. Over the course of the last year, more than 400,000 listeners across the country have reached out to their members of Congress to tell them how important AM radio is,” LeGeyt said.

Between the two bodies, more than 240 members of Congress are co-sponsors of this AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, LeGeyt said. “And they span the political spectrum from Bernie Sanders to Ted Cruz,” he said.

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WHY THIS MATTERS

There are 4,444 licensed AM stations across the country, according to the FCC’s latest data. That includes a lot of sports talk, ag news, community service and yes, even music.

The thought of eliminating in-vehicle AM radio in new electric vehicles elicited a fierce response from the radio broadcast industry, led by the NAB.

The association is working to preserve the senior band in next-generation vehicles, and it’s been joined by the Federal Emergency Management Association, which points to AM radio as critical infrastructure during times of emergency.

But it’s more than just AM’s crucial importance during time of emergency.

“AM radio is highly important to agricultural communities, providing weather updates, crop reports and other information to farmers and ranchers. AM stations also serve communities of color and underrepresented groups with in-language, religious and other community-oriented niche programming,” NAB states on its website.

There are groups that say a mandate for automakers to include AM radio in new vehicles will curb technological progress.

The Consumer Technology Association last year launched a “Say No to the AM Radio Mandate” online campaign saying freedom of choice and technological progress are under threat by special interests in Washington pushing the proposed mandate to require AM radio in

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all new cars.

But what happens in the event of an emergency? The Federal Emergency Management Agency is a supporter of AM radio.

“The success of the national public warning system hinges on the use of AM radio due to the distances its signal carries and its resiliency during catastrophic events,” said Erik Hooks, FEMA deputy administrator, in testimony before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in 2023. “Although many automakers suggest other communication tools like internet radio could replace broadcast AM radio, in an emergency, drivers might not have access to the internet and could miss important safety information and updates.”

As further proof of AM’s

There is a massive effort in Washington to keep AM in all new vehicles, being spearheaded by the NAB.

importance in the dash during times of crisis, Michelle Lehman, NAB chief of staff and executive vice president, Public Affairs, wrote on the NAB Blog recently: “AT&T’s nationwide cell service outage in February is further proof that when it comes to reliability and hardened infrastructure, broadcasting is the one medium on which Americans can truly rely.” l

TO LEARN MORE

NAB Show attendees can learn more about the roles radio plays in the car with the following sessions.

Five of Radio’s Best Stories Today Today | 2– 2:30 p.m.

Forget what you are hearing on the street about radio. Where are radio’s strengths? Who is listening? Where are they listening? Edison Research Director of Research Laura Ivey presents the latest findings from Share of Ear data including information on Gen Z radio listening and radio’s role in car. The session is open to all with an Exhibits Pass.

DTS AutoStage — Your Station, Your Content, Your Analytics. Together We Define the Future of Radio in the Car Today | 2:30–3:20 p.m.

Connected cars are providing radio with amazing, timely insights into how, when and where listeners are engaging with their station’s programming. This panel will explore audience behaviors and how DTS AutoStage is becoming the foundational source for radio’s data-driven story. Panelists include Pierre Bouvard, Westwood One/Cumulus Media; Joe D’Angelo, Xperi; Mike Hulvey, Neuhoff Communications; and Greg Strassell, Hubbard Radio. A Core Education Collection Pass is required.

Radio’s Point of Purchase Proximity Drives Revenue: Discussion Den Tuesday | 2–2:50 p.m.

More purchases are known to be made within 30 minutes of in-car listening and innovation in the automotive dashboard continues to enhance growth opportunities. Learn how radio sellers are positioning, creating and selling these enhancements to local clients. The session is sponsored by the Radio Advertising Bureau. Leah Kamon, Radio Advertising Bureau; and Joel Gable, Beasley Media Group Las Vegas. Rob Babin, Cox Media Group, will moderate. The session is sponsored by the Radio Advertising Bureau. A Core Education Collection Pass is required.

ON THE MAIN STAGE

Broadcasting Hall of Fame

1–2 p.m.

The NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame recognizes television and radio personalities or programs that have earned a place in broadcasting history.

This year’s 2024 NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee for radio is Donnie Simpson. Simpson’s career spans five decades and includes being recognized by Billboard Magazine as the Radio Personality of the Year and Programming Director of the Year. Simpson has been inducted into the BET Walk of Fame and the R&B Music Hall of Fame.

This year’s 2024 NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee for television is “America’s Most Wanted.” Since 1988, the show has turned television viewers into armchair detectives, using viewer leads and information to help solve cases across the country. John Walsh and his team of experts have helped law enforcement capture 1,195 fugitives and bring more than 50 missing children home to their families. Accepting the award will be co-hosts John Walsh and son Callahan Walsh.

The Digital Leadership award honors an individual at a broadcast station, group or network who has had a significant role in transforming a traditional broadcast business to succeed on digital media platforms in a measurable way. This year’s recipient is Sun Sachs of Townsquare Media.

The ceremony is sponsored by Xperi. l Sun Sachs

Despite all the hype, the creator economy is alive and well in 2024.”

JIM LOUDERBACK EDITOR/PUBLISHER, INSIDE THE CREATOR

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Honoring 25 Years of Service

The National Association of Broadcasters congratulates Chris Brown for 25 years of leadership at the helm of NAB Show. He leaves a legacy of creating world-class global events that showcase innovation within the media and entertainment business and prepare broadcasters for the world of tomorrow.

To view photos and submit your note of congratulations, visit nab.org/ChrisBrown or scan the QR code below.

CREATE ZONE

Want to deliver content quicker without compromising quality? Want to streamline your workflows and remote production processes? Then the Create Zone is for you. This is the ultimate hub to hang with your community and get all your burning questions answered. Talk shop with peers. Hear from innovative brands. Access all-new techniques and solutions. And of course, simply find a spot to chill. Create

10–10:30 a.m.

Create Zone Theater

MONDAY, APRIL 15

Exploring AI’s Impact on Film and TV: SMPTE

Student Insights Into the Creative and Technical Evolution

10:45–11:15 a.m. Streamlining Creative Collaboration in Production

Studio & Content Creator Workflows

11:30 a.m.–Noon What Tech Today Will Sustain Through Tomorrow?

12:15–12:45 p.m. SMPTE RIS: A Case Study on Problem-Solving Innovations in Virtual Production Workflows

2–2:50 p.m. Ask Me Anything: Lightning Round With Hollywood’s Top Attorneys

3–3:30 p.m. From Rough Cut to Refined Flow – The Secret to Faster, More Efficient Post-Production Workflows

Create Post-Production Corner

MONDAY, APRIL 15

10–10:30 a.m. Advanced Timelapse Stabilization and Processing Techniques in DaVinci Resolve Studio

10:40–11:10 a.m. Essential Adobe After Effects Techniques

11:20–11:50 a.m. AI & Audio for Podcasting

Noon–12:30 p.m. Enhancing Photos With AI

2–2:30 p.m. Work Faster in Adobe After Effects

2:40–3:10 p.m. Essential Color Correction Techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro

3:20–3:50 p.m. Work Faster in Adobe Premiere Pro

4–4:30 p.m. Enhancing Photos With AI

5:20–5:50 p.m. Essential Photoshop Techniques — Smart Object Color Change

Create Conversation Corner

MONDAY, APRIL 15

11–11:50 a.m. Hello Lionel Richie: BirdDog: Redefines the Live Concert Streaming Experience

CONNECT ZONE

Want to leverage emerging tech to reach new audiences? Want to get hands-on with the right tools to make your content distribution easier? Then the Connect Zone is for you. This is the ultimate hub to hang with your community and get all your burning questions answered. Talk shop with peers. Hear from innovative brands. Access all-new techniques and solutions. And of course, simply find a spot to chill.

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Connect Tech Chat Theater

MONDAY, APRIL 15

10–10:20 a.m. 20/20 Vision: Cure Asset Blindness With Nutanix Unified Storage for M&E

10:30–10:50 a.m. Connectivity to Mobile Assets in Live Broadcasting With IP Mesh and REMI

11–11:20 a.m. Android TV Management: Key Features and Benefits

11:30–11:50 a.m. Open Caching in Action: Diffusing the Spikes of Streaming

12:30–12:50 p.m. Operational Optimization. Driving Efficiency to Compete in an Ever-Evolving, Hyper Competitive Multiplatform World

2–2:20 p.m. Modernizing Decentralized Production

2:30–2:50 p.m. Breaking Boundaries in VR: Introducing PresenZ 6DoF by V-Nova Studios

3–3:20 p.m. Streaming Technology and the 2024 GRAMMY Awards

3:30–3:50 p.m. How Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Improve the Efficiency of Video QoE Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Introducing Nala 2.0

4:30–5 p.m. Hyperscaling Innovation to Meet New Demands

Connect Conversation Corner

MONDAY, APRIL 15

11 a.m.–Noon Unleashing Generative AI: Transforming Creativity in the Cloud

12:15–12:45 p.m. Leveraging the Power of Generative AI to Deliver Personalized Content at Scale

2–2:30 p.m. Leveraging Azure AI for Media Production and Content Monetization Workflow

Connect Zone Theater

MONDAY APRIL 15

10–10:30 a.m. 2024 PILOT Innovation Challenge Winners

10:45–11:15 a.m. Elevating Live Production: Harnessing Emerging Media Technologies

11:30 a.m.–Noon Going for Gold: How IMAX Will Stream an Awe-Inspiring Viewing Experience for the Olympics Opening Ceremony

12:15–12:45 p.m. 8K Technology and its Impact on the Production Process

2–2:50 p.m. How Soundtracking is Changing the Game for Brands

3–3:30 p.m. Empowering Innovation: Navigating SMPTE StandardsWhy, How, When and Who

3:50 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leveraging IMAX VisionScience™ to Quantify Perceptual Quality and Enhance Streaming Profitability

4:30–6 p.m. NABiQ: Pitch Session and Happy Hour

CAPITALIZE ZONE

Want to experiment with new digital tech to enhance your reach and retain your audience? Want insider intel on how business models are changing due to market disruption? Then the Capitalize Zone is for you. This is the ultimate hub to hang with your community and get all your burning questions answered. Talk shop with peers. Hear from innovative brands. Access all-new techniques and solutions. And of course, simply find a spot to chill.

West Hall – W2149

Capitalize Zone Theater

MONDAY, APRIL 15

10–10:30 a.m. The Transformative Impact of Digital Backlots on Visual Effects, Set Design and Overall Narrative Engagement

10:45–11:15 a.m. How to Manage Costs for Multiplatform Content Delivery

11:30 a.m.–Noon IMAX Enhanced: Elevating Home Entertainment to Blockbuster Heights

12:15–12:45 p.m. Innovative Broadcasting: Unleashing the Power of Live Social Platforms, Multiformat Magic and ROI Mastery in Livestreaming

2–2:30 p.m. Five of Radio’s Best Stories Today

3–3:30 p.m. Monetization: What’s Your Plan?

4–4:30 p.m. Harnessing AI-Driven Storytelling For Efficiencies in Content Creation

4:40–6 p.m. Retro Reimagined: Monetizing the Future of Interactive TV

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Capitalize Conversation Corner

MONDAY, APRIL 15

10–10:30 a.m. Advancements in Captioning Technology: Transforming Live Captioning in Broadcast Media

11–11:30 a.m. Super Hi-Fi Presents HLS+: The Next Generation of Music Radio for the Next Generation Listener

3:30–4:30 p.m. M&E Financial Town Hall: Funding, Scaling and Growth Acceleration

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MAPCREATOR

Magdalena Muhr, Product Manager

SU2053 | Broadcast customized maps effortlessly with Mapcreator, a web-based tool for everyone. Create map animations, static SVGs or interactive embeds without code. Annotate your map with custom markers and routes, import files seamlessly, and incorporate live data layers like elections, hurricanes or wildfires. Visualize stories faster and simpler at mapcreator.io

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Sponsor | A tailor-made, cloud-based remote management and support solution for telcos, operators and service providers with a large fleet of Android TV, AOSP and Google TV. Built bottom up and modular, including app management, device configuration and settings, remote support, monitoring and analysis (telemetry), and OTA firmware management.

MYRADAR

Jason Weinberger, VP of Enterprise Sales

SU4132 | With Powered by MyRadar SDKs, you can unlock the power of visually stunning weather data. Seamlessly incorporate radar, wind, air quality, satellite imagery and even custom visualizations into your applications and platforms. Our multiplatform compatibility ensures you can deliver these immersive weather experiences to your audience.

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Introducing Absen’s Saturn Series: the epitome of innovation in ultra-lightweight rental displays. Merging high performance with a featherlight design, each panel weighs only 5.5kg, ensuring effortless installation. Featuring high brightness, HDR support, and a robust composite structure, the Saturn Series sets a new standard in exible, high-quality visual solutions.

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ACTUS-MV: UNIQUE AFFORDABLE MULTIVIEWER

The new version of Actus MV adds more multiviewer interactivity with penalty-box video-rewind for instant review of issues. Its user-friendly mosaic-creation GUI with snapto grids, enables the creation of unlimited layouts from any number of inputs and helpful widgets. On-screen visual/audible alerts with con gurable noti cations for audio/video impairments and metadata issues. https://actusdigital.com/

New innovations from exhibitors on the show floor

CANON CJ27E×7.3BPORTABLE BROADCAST ZOOM LENS

The CJ27ex7.3B is Canon’s first 2/3” portable lens with a 27x optical zoom and a new DriveUnit.

Despite its powerful 27x zoom, this lens has the mobility of a conventional ENG lens, witha versatile focal length that is equally at home in hand-held news, sports applications, and broadcast studios.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Wallonia Export & Investment Agency Pavilion INTERNATIONAL

CREWBOOKING

Crewbooking creates useful interactions among professionals worldwide in the audiovisual, film and event industry. The user-friendly platform and app helps users find qualified people and resources, share knowledge and stay up to date with industry news, anywhere, anytime. Born from the desire of founder Laurent Hirtz to reconcile family and professional life, multiple calls from clients seeking his availability led him to create the first version of what became Crewbooking.

CYANVIEW

These solutions can be used in any fixed, mobile or remote production from in-studio, on-truck to outdoor events.

DREAMWALL

cro-electronics. intoPIX received the 2014 Emmy Award for Technology and Engineering for its work in the development of VSF TR-01. It introduced the first IP Core product in the U.S. in 2019. The company’s range of Silicon IP Cores and software tools include processing and compression cores that enable industry leaders to create professional and consumer solutions, which transmit, store and manage video.

ON-HERZ

Nominated and winning Product of the Year at NAB Show each year since 2019, CyanView designs and markets remote controls and interfaces to enable the use of all types of cameras for television productions and live broadcasts. Operated by all major TV networks in the U.S., CyanView’s camera control systems improve and simplify the live broadcast production workflow.

DreamWall is the key partner of storytellers, creators and anyone with a story to tell. As experts in virtual design, we manage the entire process from the initial concept to final production across all media forms. Our virtual studios are tailored for broadcast production. DreamWall delivers a seamless and comprehensive workflow that encompasses all aspects of virtual production including virtual set design, Unreal integration, technical setup, ongoing support, training and access to our studio facilities.

INTOPIX

intoPIX is a technology provider with expertise and knowledge in video processing and image compression, cryptography, video connectivity, computing and mi-

On-Herz delivers live broadcasting software available anytime, anywhere, at any size. Broadcasters trust our software to innovate their processes, reduce complexity and increase efficiency. Our solutions and apps are easy to adopt and use, and transform your browser into a powerful production platform. From intuitive production apps for audio content creators over enterprise-grade scalable API-driven software for real-time audio productions to cloud-based production services, On-Herz’ toolkits are operational at RTL, Canal+ and other major broadcasters.

SOUNDNODES

SoundID technology, powered by an in-house AI-based audio content recognition system, has set

the standard for analyzing media channels in real time. Soundndoes is at the intersection of broadcasting and AI with: DigiPlan: a traffic management system; CastLan: a multichannel audio over IP broadcasting solution; AudioSpy: a multistream multimedia logging system; RadioSpy: a multiband monitor offering alerting and remote listening for out-of-reach transmitters; and SoundID AI: an automatic content recognition system based on AI.

WNM

WNM has a track record of broadcasting events and shows all over the world. The company has proven solutions for long-distance and multisite IP and wireless coverage. It focuses on artificial intelligence and deep-learning solutions for the AV market with retranscription, subtitles and smart detection. WNM serves the AV industry with multicam sound recording of sporting events, TV shows, concerts; ENG recording; intercom systems (analog, digital, HF, etc.); long-range HF links/HF transmissions; integration; and consulting and training. l

Exhibitors in the Wallonia Export & Investment Agency Pavilion share what they want attendees know about them when visiting the pavilion.

CABLECAST COMMUNITY MEDIA ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES

RENAISSANCE

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Cablecast Community Media is helping PEG channels improve the viewer experience with several new features. Its Multiple Audio Programs (MAP) functionality answers the need for Secondary Audio Program (SAP) support. Other upgrades include expanded web content accessibility features and improved VOD search capabilities.

Another upgrade allows community media centers with the Cablecast REFLECT+ cloudbased content delivery service to offer Enhanced Search on Cablecast Internet Channels. This feature enables search of Video-on-Demand (VOD) titles, chapters, and transcripts.

Cablecast is also making an effort to expand video accessibility features on its Cablecast Internet Channels by conforming to the updated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Published by the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative, WCAG 2.2 became a W3C recommendation last fall. The guidelines are designed to make web content more usable for people with disabilities and users in general.

APPEAR X20 PLATFORM

ATEME ENABLES CONTENT, SERVICE PROVIDERS

W1721 | Ateme is returning to NAB Show to showcase a series of solutions that enable content and service providers to achieve more while spending less.

These include solutions to achieve better audience engagement through video experiences encompassing NextGen TV interactivity and low-latency sports streaming, as well as personalized viewing and immersive audio experiences leveraging the latest codecs. They also include AI-based solutions to monetize content through Dynamic Ad Insertion and Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST).

To help content and service providers spend less, Ateme is featuring solutions for optimized contribution, production and distribution workflows that run both on-premises and in the cloud. These include cloud-based converged broadcast and OTT operations, among others. By combining on-premises and cloud operations in a single workflow, they reduce infrastructure investment and operational expenses.

VUBIQUITY MEDIA SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES

W2130 | Appear is spotlighting its X20 Platform, which has been chosen by Vivaro Media to support live contribution of a major sporting event taking place this summer in Paris. The operational resilience and cost efficiency of the X20 Platform enables broadcasters and service providers to facilitate live contribution, with advanced remote production and distribution workflows globally. Integration with leading industry standards such as HEVC/AVC, ST-2110, JPEG XS, NMOS and high-capacity SRT, combined with a diverse array of processing functionalities, Network Address Translation (NAT), and firewall features, ensures a comprehensive and efficient solution for content delivery.

The X20 Platform integrates with Appear’s Ecx110 modules for HEVC ultra-low latency encoding and decoding, reducing energy consumption and power usage while maintaining quality. It delivers ultra-low latency, HD and UHD compression with SDI and ST-2110 uncompressed I/O at scale. Customers can choose from a 1RU or 2RU shortdepth chassis for increased flexibility.

PHABRIX TEST & MEASUREMENT SHOWCASE

C5521 | Phabrix and parent company Leader Electronics are demonstrating test and measurement solutions suitable for broadcast and media applications.

The Qx Series of rasterizers and waveform monitors, comprising the Qx, QxL and QxP models, now supports the detection and analysis of SMPTE Full Range video standards. The update means that the Qx Series can now generate video standards in Full Range (FR), Full Protected (FP) Range or Narrow Range (NR) in IP ST-2110, and either Full Range (FR) or Narrow Range (NR) in IP ST 2022-6 and SDI.

Aside from the Qx Series, Phabrix also is showcasing new features to its Rx Series and Sx Series including the addition of Enhanced Gamut Monitoring to the Rx Series of advanced rasterizers for 2K/3G/HD/SD signal generation, analysis and monitoring, and the Sx Series of handheld instruments, including the Sx TAG hybrid IP/SDI and analog generation, analysis and video/audio monitoring device.

W3567 | Vubiquity is featuring its Media Supply Chain services, which include AI/ML-driven technology for VOD and FAST packaging and distribution, localization, mastering, best practice metadata management and library clean-up/ normalization as well as its extensive licensing and OTT solutions that enable customers to expand services, retain more users and expedite market reach.

Vubiquity Media Supply Chain services include:

• Make Your Content Catalog Accessible — Monetize your content library and provide exceptional entertainment experiences for audiences everywhere with Vubiquity’s premium localization services.

• Deliver Viewing Experiences — Vubiquity mastering services are built on a foundation of talent and quality, earning the trust of industry giants like Disney, Lionsgate and MGM.

• Bring VOD or FAST Content to a Global Audience — Vubiquity’s VOD packaging and delivery service provides a technology-led, managed service for content delivery that includes processing (artwork, metadata and media), secure transcoding, packaging and delivery for 2,000+ onboarded endpoints globally.

TIFFEN SMARTPHONE 58MM FILTER MOUNT

C1446 | Tiffen is bringing professional motion picture and still lens filters to the iPhone with its Tiffen Smartphone 58mm Filter Mount.

With seamless integration and user-friendly design, the company says installation is immediate — no tools needed. Thanks to Apple’s MagSafe Technology, the Tiffen Filter Mount magnetically secures to the back of an iPhone, ready to accept any Tiffen 58mm filter. The filter then simply threads on to capture images with enhanced creativity, light control, depth and detail.

By adding the 58mm Filter Mount, the family of Tiffen Emmy and Academy Award-winning filters (sold separately) offers a multitude of creative choices to enhance the camera-phone. To control light, there’s Neutral Density (NDs), UV protectors and polarizers. To smooth complexions and enhance the atmosphere, there’s Glimmerglass, Pro-Mist, Smoque and Fog diffusion. For in-camera-phone effects, users can select Star FX, Digital Diffusion FX, and a rainbow of individual Color filters including Sunrise, plus dozens more.

ARRI Ups Live Commitment

ARRI announced its ALEXA 35 Live – Multicam System, which the company says brings the image quality of its flagship camera to a broad range of live events, from concerts and sports to game shows, house of worship productions and more.

Marc ShipmanMueller, Senior Product Manager, Camera Systems at ARRI

“We’re announcing a full commitment to the live entertainment sector, and with the ALEXA 35 Live – Multicam System we’re bringing the cinematic ARRI look to live production,” said Marc Shipman-Mueller, senior product manager, Camera Systems at ARRI. “At the same time, the system is designed to seamlessly integrate in to existing live production infrastructures.”

The new system includes camera, fiber adapter, base station, remote control panel and all necessary accessories. ARRI said it provides the full functionality of a system camera while retaining the flexibility of a dockable camera setup. It combines the new camera, the new Live Production System LPS-1 (comprising a Fiber Camera Adapter and Fiber Base Station), the Skaarhoj remote control panel, and several bespoke accessories. These include the new ARRI Touchdown base and receiver plates, an adjustable monitor yoke, an extra-long camera handle, a tally light with camera ID display, a rain cover and a new, quick-fit ARRI Large Lens Adapter for rapid setup with box lenses.

Shipman-Mueller said the camera captures 17 stops of dynamic range and handles extreme lighting situations for the best results in SDR and HDR. He added that the system provides all the common live production shading controls and offers additional creative options that can give any project a fresh look. l

—Mark Hallinger, TV Tech

New Products Help Ross Video Celebrate 50 Year

Ross Video used its Saturday-evening event to provide a short retrospective of the company’s 50-year history, followed by an overview of its extensive new product offerings at NAB Show.

CEO David Ross reported that despite the pandemic, inflation and other market uncertainties, the company has doubled in size over the past five years and experienced its 32nd consecutive year of growth. He also announced the acquisition of Bannister Lake Software, which will add HTML5 graphics creation and improve automated workflows of data feeds for the XPression graphics engine.

Among the new product highlights is Raiden, the company’s data-driven weather graphics solution. Powered by XPression, Raiden allows stations to build their own look and feel for weather content with 3D maps, customized annotations and more. The system features a web-based story creation tool and offers seamless integration with various data sources for more accurate forecasts.

Acknowledging the growing presence of NDI in the broadcast space, Ross unveiled Carbonite Code, a software-based 3 M/E production switcher that supports 30 NDI inputs and six NDI outputs. It features a 48-channel audio mixer, three multiviewers and four chromakeyers, and is compatible with the company’s TouchDrive control surfaces.

Ross also introduced Artimo, a free-roaming robotic camera system for broadcast studios. The unit itself allows a range of jib-like movements, from ground-level to overhead angles. Plus, with its integrated LiDAR sensing technology, it offers intelligent navigation around the studio. l

—Mark J. Pescatore, Systems Contractor News

Ross Video founder John Ross (left) was on hand Saturday night to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary with his son and current CEO, David Ross.

SHOW SHOTS

Maxime Pigeard

streaming solutions architect at Ateme, shows off some VR glasses to Leah Robson, producer with Quarter Twenty, at the Ateme booth. ❶

AT&T Business showed off its new pet — a quadrupedal ground robot “dog” that has satellite, 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity and can be used in security and search-andrescue applications. ❷

Fabian Zamarron of Xperi talks with booth visitors about the company’s array of connected entertainment products for connected cars. v ❸

Chase Andersen and Marty Postma of Robe Lighting demo the “Robo Spot,” a remote follow spot controller that can turn stationary lights into moving spotlights. ❹

Streaming and encoding solutions provider Haivision’s booth drew a big crowd.

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BRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES PTS/PCR TIME CHECKS

C4939 | Bridge Technologies is introducing two new PTS/PCR time checks, which will provide even more in-depth analysis of misalignment and timing slippage and allow for detection of hard-to-identify buffer timing issues, which, under traditional PTS/PCR comparison checks included as part of the standard TR 101 290 checks, might previously have been missed. These checks will be available as part of the new version 6.2 upgrade for all Bridge Technologies’ probes, including their flagship VB330 IP monitoring probe.

Through a more understanding of difference values and their interactions and patterns, alarm trigger thresholds can be configured to identify and alert engineers to time slippage skew in much harder-to-detect contexts (including subtitling), and thus predict eventual errors far more promptly and accurately.

MAGNIFI BY VIDEO VERSE ADOBE PREMIER PRO PLUG-IN

W1159 | Magnifi by Video Verse, an AI-driven video technology company and video-editing SaaS platform, is launching its new plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro.

Magnifi software uses AI and machine learning to detect key moments from live or recorded sports, news and entertainment content. This helps right-owners monetize content at scale by simplifying and accelerating the creation of highlights and shortform videos that elevate audience engagement.

The extension for Adobe Premiere Pro enables Magnifi customers to build their projects faster without hindering their existing video editing workflows, by eliminating the need for switching between the different platforms. Users can now have instant access to their Magnifi-indexed libraries of assets including key moment clips and rulebased compilations, which can be used for creating highlights and short-form videos, all without leaving Premiere Pro.

By integrating seamlessly with Adobe Premiere Pro, Magnifi users can leverage the power of AI to assist content creation.

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RADIO EAS PARTNERSHIP

Digital Alert Systems, Telos and Nautel Collaborate on EAS Virtualization

Demonstrations of “EAS At The Edge” are being showcased at NAB Show

By Elle Kehres RADIO WORLD

Digital Alert Systems, Telos Alliance and Nautel have partnered to “reimagine” EAS alerting for radio. The companies say their

The groups say traditional EAS deployments depend upon cascading layers of hardware and multiple boxes — often one per transmitter, even when serving combined transmission sites in a single market.

According to the announcement, similar edge-to-edge systems have been successfully deployed in video environments for years and “applying this model to radio as well will cover even more broadcast use cases.”

In booth W3920, Digital Alert Systems is showing a DASDEC emergency messaging platform networked to an Omnia.9 audio processor, which is typically the last step in the air chain before the transmitter. In the Nautel booth,

joint approach, dubbed “EAS At The Edge,” will bring the emergency alert process into the interconnected AoIP world. The concept is currently on display on the show floor.

“Unlike legacy EAS implementations that have gone unchanged since the 1990s, EAS At The Edge ... leverages modern IP-based content distribution and control to route alerts precisely to their required destinations,” the companies said in a press release.

“EAS At The Edge replaces standalone hardware centricity with an intelligent, one-to-many approach that places critical hardware at the edges of the air chain,” read the release. “Utilizing IP-based content distribution to control and insert emergency messages via the Livewire AoIP protocol, EAS data can be geo-targeted for precise alert routing, with a single input node shared for insertion to multiple streams, resulting in significant cost savings.”

The groups say the flexible nature of IP-based systems ensures that EAS At The Edge complies with current regulations and can address future FCC regulations as they evolve — an important feature as EAS devices have undergone a series of updates in recent months; notably an update to prioritize CAP-formatted alerts over legacy ones.

Demonstrations of EAS At The Edge are being featured on the show floor.

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W3042, a DASDEC is linked directly to a Nautel GV2 transmitter and virtual air chain, injecting EAS alerts directly into the transmitter and its internal “Omnia For Nautel” audio processor. When an EAS message is received, Nautel’s embedded processor instantly airs alerts on both the FM and the HD air chain.

“Omnia and Nautel have collaborated for years, and both companies recognize virtual air chains are the future,” said Telos Alliance Product Manager Geoff Steadman in the release. “EAS integration has been a sticking point due to the constraints of legacy approaches, but with Digital Alert Systems’ deep knowledge of workflow and regulatory realities, and their adoption of the Livewire+/AES67 standard, EAS finally enters the radio IP ecosystem.”

Bill Robertson, vice president of business development for Digital Alert Systems, said “What we’re showing at NAB Show is our first integration, but we already see more ways to evolve this as it parallels many of the things we’ve been doing in the video space.” l

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POLITICAL AD SPEND

Economic Outlook Highlights 2024 Broadcast Advertising Trends

Industry analysts say video is where the money is

By Elle Kehres RADIO WORLD

During the economic outlook session “TV and Radio: Identifying Opportunities and Concerns,” three industry analysts dug into how the political year will shape local advertising, how radio and smaller-market stations can tap into video, and what events impacted 2023 spending and will influence the 2024 forecast.

BIA Advisory Services released its 2024 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast for the broadcast industry on April 13. During the Sunday session, Nicole Ovadia, vice president of forecasting and analysis at

BIA, broke down some of the key findings.

The data represents nationwide ad spending in all 210 TV markets and 253 radio markets.

Ovadia said local advertising is expected to be up $172 billion, or 9 percent, from 2023 to 2024. This growth over 2023 will in part be driven by political spending as the November election draws nearer.

While inflation continues to be a problem, Ovadia says political advertising spending will bolster the industry, bringing in $11.1 billion in 2024, as compared to $9 billion in 2022 during the midterm elections.

“Truly red and truly blue states

will still see a significant rise in money spent,” said Ovadia. “The political year is positive in general and we are expecting interest rates to come down.”

Justin Nielson, principal analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence, shared some of his own 2023 observations and forecasts for 2024.

While ratings and core advertising for many TV groups dipped in 2024 — in part due to the actors’and writers’ strikes, which finally came to an end in November — Nielsen said TV can expect a big boost from the election year, as well as a few notable, high-profile sporting events.

He said the Olympics in late July will be particularly beneficial to boost advertising spending, in addition to the creation of the USL Super League; a new first-division professional women’s soccer league, which is slated to begin play in August 2024.

S&P’s own U.S. 2024 Advertising Forecast shows an expected 0.7 percent, or $15 billion, decline in radio revenue. Like BIA, while S&P expects moderately improved advertising in legacy media, such as linear TV and radio, it will not be until the second half of 2024.

Despite more radio-specific hurdles, like staying relevant in the car dashboard or strengthening AM radio’s reach, Nielsen said he sees opportunities for tying digital and live events into radio’s advertising space.

“Radio ads are predominantly local,” said Nielson. “Radio’s lower ad cost and return on investment will continue to make its advertising relevant.”

Speaking of economic growth opportunities, Rob Babin, executive vice president of radio at Cox Media Group, said video will present a growth opportunity for the broadcast industry — whether that means further tapping into social media or translating everyday audio/web content to share visually.

Radio’s lower ad cost and return on investment will continue to make its advertising relevant.”

Ovadia agreed, saying: “Video is where the money is at. It is the future of your smaller-market radio growth.” She said video can serve as a “low-cost extension of your advertiser’s brand.”

“You are the original influencers,” said Ovadia. “I believe we are connected to our communities in a way no one else can be.” l

From left: Justin Nielson of S&P Global Market Intelligence, Nicole Ovadia of BIA and Rob Babin of Cox Media Group discuss political spending and advertising opportunities this election year.

Sustainability Takes Its Place

The NAB Show celebrates six winners in Excellence in Sustainability

By Mark Hallinger TV TECH

NAB Show celebrated sustainability champions in six categories during its annual “Excellence in Sustainability Awards” ceremony. A discussion of the award-winning green production practices of HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country” preceded the presentation.

Executive producer Mari Jo Winkler-Ioffreda shared the show’s approach to sustainability, which started with the initial decision to shoot the Alaska-set program in Iceland. This made sense for a host of reasons, from the extensive EV infrastructure on the island, to the fact that the country uses a very high percentage of sustainable energy from geothermal and other sources.

“There is an openness to sustainability in Iceland,” said Winkler-Ioffreda. She added that the crew had an environment easier to work in with less travel on the island, along with a small local film industry. She said they could use a lot of local crew, which cut carbon-heavy transportation. A battery-powered generator was used for much of the shoot as well. Creative use and re-use of sets was

also standard.

Winkler-Ioffreda said that a similar shoot in a United States or Canada location would have produced two-to-three times more carbon. She added that from her perspective, cost-competitive, clean, mobile battery power to replace diesel generators is a big need currently. “There’s a desire and a demand for non-diesel power … we need more units, an acceleration of clean mobile power to market to get prices down.”

Beyond “True Detective: Night Country” winning its award for Green Production Practices, recognition was given across five other categories. Judged by an independent panel of experts, award winners were recognized for innovations that promote sustainability and foster economic and social development. Amazon Web Services (AWS) sponsored the awards ceremony.

“NAB Show is proud to recognize the individuals and companies leading the way in sustainability in our industry,” said Chris Brown, executive vice president and managing director, NAB Global Connections and Events. “As we celebrate our collective commitment to environmental responsi-

bility and the creation of a more sustainable future for our industry, we hope to inspire innovation and encourage best practices.”

“We want to congratulate all of this year’s winners on their innovations that equally benefit our industry and our planet,” said Samira Bakhtiar, general manager of Media and Entertainment, Games and Sports at AWS. NAB Show and AWS selected The Sustainable Entertainment Society as the recipient of proceeds from the Excellence in Sustainability Awards Program. Melanie Windle, executive director of The Sustainable Entertainment Society, accepted the donation.

This year’s winners are:

The Champion in Sustainability award for an individual that has consistently demonstrated leadership in sustainability went to Phillippe Wetzel, CEO, VITEC.

The Community & Social Impact award for projects or practices that benefit local communities, promote social responsibility and improve the well-being of employees, stakeholders and society went to Harmonic.

The Emerging Talent in Sustainability award for a young professional or emerging talent

making a significant impact in advancing sustainability within the industry went to Prathamesh Tare, Prime Focus Technologies.

The Green Production Practices award for a content creator prioritizing eco-friendly production methods, such as sustainable set design, green production and reduced environmental impact during production, went to HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country ”

The Leadership in Sustainability award for an organization that has launched or completed a sustainability initiative that takes critical steps to transform its business in line with a sustainable future went to Irdeto.

In the Sustainable Product or Service category, awards were given out to large, medium and small companies who presented innovative technologies, products or solutions that significantly improve sustainability or provide sustainable product or service alternatives, addressing a critical environmental challenge. Ross Video won the large company award for its Ultrix Hyperconverged Platform; the Salt-E Dog sustainable sodium power supply from Anton/Bauer (Videndum Production Solutions) won the medium company award; and SiliconCore Common Cathode Technology from SiliconCore Technology won the small company award. l

M2A MEDIA MAXIMIZING AWS CLOUD FOR NEWS BROADCASTING

W2345 | M2A Media is demonstrating how to maximize the power and the scale of the AWS Cloud for news broadcasting.

M2A’s solution for news distribution is focused on scalability, flexibility, cost-efficiency and real-time collaboration. It brings with it an operator-friendly console giving non-technical users an intuitive way to manage AWS Media Services.

The M2A solution affords news stations the following benefits:

• The ability to create and edit events, add HLS destinations, monitor event health and publish to multiple outlets such as stations, social media platforms and networks, via a single events view;

• Route video sources, preset outputs by administrator, add or change new destinations in the routing view;

• Comprehensive monitoring, mirroring a standard media control room view with signal verification and presets;

• User-defined video analytics exposing confidence feed diagnostics;

• One network connection with access to the AWS Cloud serves all needs.

CUESCRIPT EXTENDED PLATFORM SHOWCASE

C4916 | CueScript is at NAB Show with its extended platform, which includes CueVue, a new portable studio in a box; CueFlip, a smart-folding field prompter and talent monitor; and SayiT V2 voice-activated software.

CueVue offers the functionality of CueScript’s CueB, the hub of the CueScript prompting system, in a small field footprint and can be run either on POE or USB. With four outputs, it is suitable for on-the-scene reporting and offers a prompting solution for news stories and election coverage.

The CueFlip smart-folding field prompter and talent monitor flips tradition with screens that fold face-to-face securely, eliminating the possibility of damaging outward facing displays.

CueScript’s voice-activated prompting software, SayiT streamlines the prompting experience by automatically scrolling speech with text in perfect synchronization. SayiT V2 is being demonstrated with an improved back engine.

PPDS PHILIPS UNITE LED 6000 SERIES

C3544 | PPDS is teaming with FX Design Group and Digital Video Group (DVG) on a special “TV studio” designed stage, as part of a combined “total solution” studio offering. Rounding out the solution combination is tvONE, with its CORIOmaster2 utilized to drive all content to the various displays throughout the booth.

Among the PPDS products featured in this solution: the Philips Unite LED 6000 Series: Designed for 24/7 use, and capable of presenting content in resolutions beyond 8K, Philips Unite 6000 Series dvLED displays provide the suitable backdrop (16:9, 21:9 or 32:9) for any TV studio looking to make a big impression. Fine-tuned to suit its surroundings, whether positioned behind TV presenters or used as an additional display during weather forecasts and special news reports or features, Philips Unite 6000 Series guarantees crystal clear performance during broadcasts, delivering depths of black, white and colors, matched by clear, crisp resolution.

DALET AI-ENABLED WORKFLOWS

W1713 | Dalet’s collaborative, AI-enabled workflows harness the power of a single, cloud-native technology stack to facilitate production, distribution, archive and monetization for news, sports and entertainment across all channels. The company says the flexible, scalable solutions offered revolutionize the way broadcasters engage audiences around major sports and events, empower news organizations with the tools and speed to deliver authentic stories as they happen on every viewing platform and enable content owners to reduce time to market and monetize archives through revenue-generating storefronts.

Dalet’s showcase includes the Dalet Pyramid application alongside the Dalet Cut browser-based editor and Dalet Media Cortex AI capabilities, which present a new approach to centralized planning and multiformat news production across a global news organization. Dalet Flex empowers media-centric organizations to produce, manage, package, distribute and monetize digital media content and archives. The showcase also includes a preview of next-generation, browser-based rundown management.

VERITONE ASK VERI

W1642 | Veritone is launching

Ask Veri, a new conversational intelligence solution that empowers Veritone Digital Media Hub (“DMH”) users to quickly extract actionable insights and execute dynamic workflows from their media archive data through a generative AI-enabled, chat-based tool. Ask Veri is an integrated solution on Veritone’s aiWARE platform, and soon will be available across the majority of Veritone’s commercial and public sector applications.

An enhancement for DMH, Veritone’s media asset management and monetization tool, Ask Veri leverages generative AI to swiftly respond to queries and can provide customers with in-depth analysis, insightful summaries and key findings for their digital media collection. With Ask Veri, customers can formulate their own questions, such as “What is the trend of monthly user activity,” or “Source all available footage of Caitlin Clark during the NCAA tournament,” or use the interface’s intuitive, suggested queries to remove guesswork and provide a starting point for gathering the right content insights.

NAUTEL GV2 SERIES TRANSMITTERS

W3042 | Nautel’s GV2 Series transmitters can host the digital radio air chain, including HD Radio coding and audio processing, without external equipment.

In a significant update, the GF2 Series features new power supplies, solid-state storage, interface card and “dramatic” increases in computing capacity. A new AUI using HTML5 enables integration of software components through virtualization.

GV2 transmitters can natively incorporate the software-based radio air chain architecture presented by Nautel at last year’s NAB Show, which supports HD Radio, with Xperi Gen4 Importer, Exporter and Exgine implementations for HD Radio encoding, station logo and Artist Experience. Omnia for Nautel covers FM and HD Radio audio processing and provides Livewire AoIP inputs for all audio streams.

The transmitters have entered the final phase of productization, with initial shipments supporting early adopters, the company said. Its software-based air chain, “Just Add Audio,” is scheduled for summer release.

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Sinclair Launches

Broadspan Datacasting Platform for ATSC 3.0

Sinclair announced Sunday the launch of a new datacasting platform for ATSC 3.0. The “Broadspan” datacasting service was developed in partnership with CDN provider Edgio to enable businesses to distribute files, updates or video over-the-air to any device with a 3.0 receiver, including cars, TV sets or mobile devices.

Datacasting via ATSC 3.0, which combines broadcast with IP — has been one of the earliest ways broadcasters can monetize 3.0 and Sinclair’s announcement marks a major step in its evolution. “Broadspan isn’t just a gamechanger,” said Eric Black, Edgio CTO. “It’s a paradigm shift in defining immersive entertainment.”

The service will be available from Sinclair stations broadcasting ATSC 3.0 in 43 markets, but Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley said other station groups are welcome to join. With ATSC 3.0 now available to about 75 percent of the United States, Ripley noted that as more stations deploy the standard in additional markets, the result will be a nationwide 3.0 datacasting network.

“Linking those markets and stations to allocate data capacity efficiently among potential data customers is essential in establishing broadcasting as a competitive data distribution platform,” Ripley said. “Broadband provides the means to easily use that network. As the ATSC 3.0 transition proceeds, and that network expands, broadband will only become more appealing as a reliable and commercially attractive option for data delivery.”

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FROM THE SHOW FLOOR

Movie Bird

David Hammer (left), owner of Hammer Camera Cranes, and Piotr Warmuzek, technical engineer, show off “Movie Bird,” a telescopic camera crane for use in feature films, TV shows, commercials and live events.

Broadcasters, Rohde & Schwarz Tout ATSC 3.0 Transmission Advances

Broadcasters and transmission tech provider Rohde & Schwarz highlighted a number of advances in NextGen TV, also known as ATSC 3.0, broadcasting at a special event that featured the launch of the first ATSC 3.0 native transmitter, the new R&STE1.

Speaking at a Rohde & Schwarz press event on Sunday, Jörg Fries, the company’s vice president of broadcast, amplifier and media solutions, described the transmitter as ushering in a new generation of transmission that is both sustainable and smart, with notable reductions in energy consumption and features that made it easier to use and maintain.

Jörg Fries, vice president of broadcast, amplifier and media solutions at Rohde & Schawrz introduced the R&STE1 transmitter, the first ATSC 3.0 native transmitter.

Richard Friedel, board chair of the Advanced Television Systems Committee added that the launch “marks a significant milestone, not only for Rohde & Schwarz but also for the ATSC to celebrate innovation and progress in the pursuit of excellence. We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to their remarkable achievement. The state-of-the-art transmitter promises not only reduced costs, but also [a reduction] in carbon emissions with a 15 to 40 percent improvement in energy efficiency — a major accomplishment.”

During the launch event for the R&STE1 transmitter, Friedel also discussed several other areas that the ATSC is working on that include the creation of a sustainability committee, its work on the Broadcast Core Network, and the personal video codec, PVC.

—Tom Butts, TV Tech

In separate remarks, Mark Aitken, senior vice president of Sinclair Broadcast Group and president of One Media, highlighted the ability of new ATSC 3.0 transmitters to open up new revenue opportunities in datacasting and other areas. l —George Winslow, TV Tech

Edgio CTO Eric Black (L) and Sinclair Broadcast Group CEO Chris Ripley

Chyron Weather Part of Client-Centric Focus

Chyron, a company whose name is synonymous with on-screen graphics, is showing off its new weathercasting products at the NAB Show.

Chyron Weather offers compatibility with public and private data providers and visualization tools that can be utilized by novice newsroom staffers, but has features that meet the requirements of experienced meteorologists, the company said at a press briefing Sunday. The weather product illustrates the company’s determination to be more customer-centric as the needs of the TV industry change.

“We want to grow our customers, but we also want to grow and diversify our customer base geographically and from an end-market standpoint,” said CEO Mike Truex. He said that in order to do that, the company has to grow revenue and grow its customer base, which enables it to up investment on research and development. In 2023, Chyron increased its customer count by 11 percent and its R&D investment, including artificial intelligence, was up 13 percent.

Live sports is another area where Chyron is focusing. Nikole McStanley, product portfolio director, said Chyron worked closely with NBCUniversal on its package of Big Ten football games.

“NBC Sports values the importance of enriched storytelling, so not only do the graphics have to be beautiful, but they have to be versatile and flexible for their operators to be able to quickly change things on the fly,” McStanley said. “If we hadn’t had that tight collaboration, some of those features would never have been even conceived,” she said. l

—Jon Lafayette, Broadcasting+Cable

FROM THE SHOW FLOOR Varnish

Thijs Feryn, technical evangelist at Varnish Software, walks booth attendees through how the company’s private VDN product streams live video.

New Neoti LED Display Is Pantone Validated

On Sunday, Neoti (Booth 2816) announced that its new UHD Pro XF+ is the world’s first dvLED display to be named Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated.

Thomas Dlugos, director of sales, OEM, for X-Rite, the parent company for Pantone, said the validations exemplifies Neoti’s strength in color technology. He also emphasized the designation is an objective measurement. “This is not an arbitrary color standard,” he added.

“Color matters,” noted Neoti CEO Derek Myers. “We know it holds immense significance in the modern world. Color fidelity is not just a technical detail. The future relies on preserving the integrity of the content displayed.”

The UHD Pro XF+ features 26-bit color depth, immersive 3D performance without viewing fatigue, and multi-image frame sync. Thanks to its sophisticated color space engine, it achieves pure black levels and gradients at extremely low brightness, making it versatile for even the most demanding ambient light environments. Plus, InfiniteColor technology ensures that true color uniformity is maintained over the life of the display. l

—Mark Pescatore, Systems Contractor News

From left: Neoti’s Derek Myers and Pantone’s Tom Dlugos show off Neoti’s approval certificate.

MULTIDYNE MDOG SERIES OPENGEAR SOLUTIONS

C7107 | MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems is introducing a new series of openGear solutions at NAB Show that will help customers build stronger bridges between the SDI and IP worlds. The new MDoG Series offers SMPTE ST 2110 network interface and low-latency JPEG-XS codec modules to efficiently manage uncompressed and compressed signals as they move between legacy systems and IP networks, with full redundancy to optimize performance.

MultiDyne’s MDoG-6060 modules represent the company’s first IP Gateway solutions for uncompressed ST 2110 networks. The modules provide an SDI-to-IP network interface with wide bandwidth, helping broadcast and media companies optimize throughput for uncompressed 4K and HD video transport.

MDoG-6060 ST 2110 Gateways are available in multiple I/O configurations for 3G-SDI (3x3, 6x2 and 2x6) and 12G-SDI (1x1, 2x0 and 0x2) systems. Each configuration offers two 25 GB network interfaces to support redundant transport streams, strengthened through SMPTE ST 2022-7 compliance.

CINEGY MULTIVIEWER 24.2

HITOMI BROADCAST MATCHBOX ANALYZER

SL5080 | Hitomi Broadcast is demonstrating what it feels is the simplicity of solving latency and lip-sync challenges with its proven MatchBox solution. With television coverage of live events such as sports, and the growing move into remote production for even the largest coverage, the need to find a simple, reliable and accurate way to measure differential latencies between multiple video and audio sources is vital.

Hitomi’s MatchBox is the simplest, most precise and most widely used solution, according to the company. With the MatchBox Glass app, a camera assistant simply holds an iPhone in front of the camera lens and the audio and video test patterns pass through the complete chain, to be measured and aligned at the final control point. The whole process takes seconds. Hitomi is continuing to enhance its products to make it easier to achieve minimum latency and precise sound/vision alignment, even as the channel count goes up.

GLENSOUND DARK DAWN 1616M DANTE/AES67 INTERFACE

SL6031 | In addition to updates to its Cinergy Air 24.1 playout platform and Cinegy Capture 24.1 ingest platform, Cinegy’s Multiviewer 24.2 is making its debut. This version stands on the shoulders of decades worth of experience and customer feedback, taking broadcast monitoring technology another step forward. Meticulously fine-tuned, this release comes with a host of new features, bug fixes and codebase-related optimizations.

These include support for AMD GPU acceleration, expanding the range of compatible hardware and providing users with greater power, choice and flexibility with Intel GPU support on the cards for the next release. Also available is an NDI source tolerance mode, allowing users to monitor a broader range of sources, even those that deviate from industry standards; enhanced remote-control API to help users monitor their workflows more precisely; further GPU acceleration to optimize performance and efficiency, enabling users to maximize the power of their hardware.

ATELIERE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ATELIERE CONNECT PLATFORM

W1343 | The World Poker Tour (WPT) has selected Ateliere Creative Technologies’ cloud-native Ateliere Connect platform to transform its media supply chain. Ateliere Connect enables WPT to strategically harness advanced media processing technology and the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently manage and organize its media inventory. Ateliere‘s machine-learning algorithms “fingerprint” media assets, providing immediate and accurate identification, and diminishing the need for manual version control and compliance checks. Intuitive tools and automation recipes orchestrate workflows, streamlining order processing, packaging and delivery. WPT can be watched in 150-plus countries and territories thanks to a significant presence in tournaments, television, and online platforms such as ClubWPT.com and WPTGlobal.com, and mobile apps like WatchWPT.

C7912 | Glensound is introducing the DARK DAWN 1616M, the first of a new generation of the DARK Dante/AES67 interfaces. This update incorporates several key features that have been requested by users. The DARK DAWN range of interfaces are multichannel analog and AES input/ output devices intended to be installed in a studio setting where cosmetic appearance is important, in addition to providing the robustness of the original DARK 1616M.

As this is a 16-channel device, analog and AES I/O follows that pattern. The channels are assigned in pairs between analog and AES with a maximum 16 in, 16 out. The inputs are mic/line/48v switchable. Channel gain can be adjusted from the front panel or remotely via GlenController (Dante version), with UDP control via a separate network connection also possible. Network connections can be either Dante or RAVENNA/AES67.

DEJERO ENGO 3X 5G MOBILE VIDEO TRANSMITTER

SL9075 | Dejero is showcasing its EnGo 3x 5G mobile video transmitter with GateWay mode. The two-in-one device goes beyond live video streaming and leverages network aggregation technology to provide news and production teams with access to what the company says is stable, reliable internet from anywhere.

The wireless broadband internet connectivity offered by GateWay mode increases capacity for data-intensive applications such as newsroom systems or editing tools; it creates broader coverage areas; and enhances reliability through connection diversity. It also supports virtual private network (VPN) tunneling for secure access to an organization’s networks.

With EnGo 3x with GateWay mode, remote crews can broadcast breaking news, quickly transfer files to prepare and upload packages while in the field and set up high-bandwidth access points for multiple devices.

Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3

Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G G3 is a powerful audio monitor that has amazing sound quality in a tiny 1RU size! The new model includes a 10G Ethernet SMPTE-2110 IP video input for connecting to IP broadcast systems without an external converter. It also has 12G-SDI video inputs, XLR, HiFi and AES/EBU audio inputs. There’s even an HDMI output for video monitoring!

Blackmagic 2110 IP Presentation Converter

The IP Presentation Converter is designed for podiums, connecting switchers to computers, projectors, microphones and PA systems. It has HDMI and USB-C inputs for video and an HDMI output for projectors. There are XLR mic inputs and XLR audio out for PA speakers. The 10G Ethernet can even power the converter and a USB computer at the same time!

Blackmagic 2110 IP Mini IP to HDMI

Designed for connecting a large screen television or computer monitor into SMPTE-2110 IP systems, its tiny design lets you mount it behind the display! It works in all SD, HD and Ultra HD video standards up to 2160p60. It has a standard 10G RJ-45 Ethernet connection, so you can use regular CAT-6 Ethernet cables. The converter can even be powered via Ethernet (PoE)!

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Blackmagic IP Video

Conforms to 2110 IP Video Standard

Blackmagic 2110 IP products conform to the SMPTE ST2110 standard for IP video, which specifies the transport, synchronization and description of 10-bit video, audio and ancillary data over managed IP networks for broadcast. It can also re-sync SDI inputs to a common PTP clock or external gear can lock to the reference output that’s also generated from the PTP clock.

Blackmagic 2110 IP products support SMPTE 2110 video, SMPTE-2110-21 traffic shaping/timing, SMPTE-2110-30 audio and SMPTE-2110-40 for ancillary data. Plus Blackmagic 2110 IP products support multicast, which is an efficient way of distributing video, audio and data from a single source to multiple destinations.

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