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International TECHNOLOGY AND TRENDS FOR THE PRO-AUDIO PROFESSIONAL

MERGING TECHNOLOGIES ANEMAN International TECHNOLOGY AND TRENDS FOR THE PRO-AUDIO PROFESSIONAL

ANEMAN is a groundbreaking new technology for audio and broadcast allowing users to patch audio, remotely control devices and even configure network switches more easily than ever.

ANEMAN isn’t limited to RAVENNA, Dante or AES67. If you write a plugin, then prodducts can be controlled and routed using ANEMAN. The basic costs for use and implementation are completely free. Most engineers patche network audio but it’s a tiresome task, fraught with incompatibilities.

Setting up streams with RAVENNA is time-consuming. Dante ties you to a single programme with only one function, you still

need other software for device and switch configuration and engineers constantly switch between apps and web pages.

ANEMAN removes this complexity and offers a platform for further features.

No other technology combines patching of audio, devices control and configuration of the network.

ANEMAN is shipping now and was adopted by eight manufacturers in as many weeks after launch.

More features are coming soon including pre-amp gain control, AES70 (OCA) support, infrastructure monitoring and improved security.

ANEMAN software is free. Manufacturers

can also incorporate it into their own software, to save programme switching.

An ANEMAN plugin makes your product visible and controllable, becoming part of the ecosystem. Archwave wrote theirs in only 15 days. ANEMAN has an enlightened development model. It will always be free for manufacturers and end-users. A paid enterprise version offers additional features and support to sustain the project.

An increasing number of plugins expand ANEMAN’s scope.

Development is ‘partially open’, ensuring that it is open but also agile to adapt to changing industry needs. www.merging.com

SENNHEISER

HANDMIC DIGITAL

Handheld microphones for iOS or Mac/PC use are still very rare, and the HANDMIC Digital has been designed to fill this gap. A professional tool delivering professional audio quality for mobile journalism, the HANDMIC Digital offers unique field usability. Like all benchmark reporter’s microphones, it works on the rugged dynamic principle, features an all-metal body and offers extremely low handling noise due to its shock-mounted capsule.

The HANDMIC Digital is insensitive to the EMI emitted by mobile phones, and its cardioid pick-up pattern ensures that the mic can cut easily through high ambient noise levels.

The HANDMIC Digital features Apogee’s award-winning A/D converter and pre-amp technologies for direct connection to A-type USB or Lightning ports. A convenient status LED indicates when the microphone is streaming audio. Via Apogee’s MetaRecorder app,

for example, the user can conveniently control the microphone gain and activate functions such as a rumble reducer, overload eliminator or hiss reducer.

The HANDMIC Digital microphone is supplied complete with two connection cables (2m, Micro USB to Lightning, and Micro USB to USB), a microphone clamp, solid table stand, pouch and quick guide –ready for field use, podcasts and voice-over. www.sennheiser.com

SONIFEX LTD

SONIFEX AVN-PXH12 2 X 12 CHANNEL MIXER MONITOR

Over the last year, Sonifex has been working with a major UK TV broadcaster to solve a problem that they and many other broadcasters are facing.

With audio moving to the network infrastructure allowing hundreds of audio sources to be available, how do you easily monitor them in a product which is simple to use?

With a thousand audio sources on their network, distributed through a large router/mixer, they wanted a device at each position in their main Production Gallery/Control Room to monitor multiple audio sources either individually or as a mix.

Sonifex created the AVN-PXH12 at just 1U in size, which can monitor up to 24 audio feeds from the network.

Sources are mainly AES67 networked audio but there is also provision for a few local analogue inputs.

The AVN-PXH12 solves the problem of how to check and monitor so many AoIP audio sources easily. It is a world first – it can simply and effectively simultaneously monitor and mix up to 24 AES67 AoIP sources in a compact 1U rack to a speaker/headphone combination quickly and intuitively.

Features Full RAVENNA and AES67 compatibility and can be used in SMPTE ST2110 compatible projects.

It can receive AES67 compliant Dante audio streams, when set up with SAP.Mute and solo button to

audition single or multiple channels.

Instantaneous ‘Normal’ and ‘Alternate’ input switching (<1msec accuracy) for direct comparison.

User benefits Extremely easy to use. Confidence display on each channel for ‘at-aglance’ monitoring.

Headphone outputs, physical outputs and built in speaker with separate volume control.

Summary Whilst the end-product is simple to use, it hides enormous complexity, giving users the ability to easily monitor networked audio signals. www.sonifex.co.uk

ADOBE

AUDITION CC Audio improvements in Adobe Audition include customisable, flexible session organisation, enhancements to multitake workflows, and continuous playback while editing. Powered by Adobe Sensei, auto-ducking is added to the Essential Sound panel that automatically adjusts levels by type: Dialogue, Background Sound or Music.

Additional key updates to Audition include: •Continuous Playback: Enhancements to the playback experience in Audition bring 400% faster mixdowns and continuous playback during the edit.

•Smart Input Monitoring: Now offering new functionality – Smart Input Monitoring – when arming a track for record. In the past, you’d hear the mic input through the process. Now you’ll only hear the audio on the track until the selection, then your voice for the selection, then the audio on the track.

Enables input monitoring when you need it and turns it off when it’s distracting.

•Enhanced Crossfade Support: Allows crossfade of layered clips: fade completely over clip; mirrored, symmetrical fades: ALT; and lock

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duration of fades: SHIFT. •Improved Z-Ordering: Changing the default so clips on top stay on top. More intuitive, no longer lose clips behind others.

•Mackie HUI Control Surface Protocol: Support for the Mackie HUI control surface protocol which gives Audition users access to modern consoles

with the added benefit of timecode synchronisation •Updated Video Display: Updates to the video display that will include full-screen lock and timecode overlay (size, opacity, and location) for both source and session timecodes.

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SHURE

AXIENT® DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEM The Axient® Digital Wireless System is the new premier wireless from Shure.

Axient Digital builds on the benefits of the Company’s UHF-R®, ULX-D® and Axient wireless systems, creating the most advanced wireless platform to date. Axient Digital provides highperformance RF, exceptional audio quality, command and control, and hardware scalability.

Axient Digital features dual and quad receiver options, compatible with the AD Series and ADX Series transmitters. AD Series transmitters deliver exceptional RF performance, digital audio and networking. Axient Digital ADX Series additionally incorporate ShowLink, providing real-time control of all transmitter parameters, interference detection and avoidance. The ADX Series also includes the first micro bodypack with an integrated antenna, enabling greater concealment and comfort. User-friendly features and benefits include: High-Performance RF—Axient Digital features true digital diversity with Quadversity™ and High Density mode, delivering superior spectral efficiency and mitigating signal fade potential or interference that causes drop outs.

Quadversity antenna mode lets users place sets of diversity antennas in

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different zones, or double the number of antennas in a single zone.

Audio Quality—Featuring transparent digital audio via Dante, AES67 and AES3, Axient Digital has a 20Hz to 20 kHz range with a flat frequency response and accurate transient response. Axient Digital also boasts wide dynamic range and an industry leading 2ms latency from the mic transducer to the analog output.

Command and Control—Compatible with Wireless Workbench®, as well as the ShurePlus™ Channels. The system’s

Dante Cue and Dante Browse features enable headphone monitoring of high-fidelity, true audio output from any Dante-enabled connected device.

Additionally, Axient Digital’s networked charging capabilities provide a suite of smart, high-performance batteries and chargers.

Hardware and Scalability—Axient Digital’s tuning range of up to 184 MHz for all transmitters and receivers covers an extended range of spectrum and simplifies inventory.

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ATEN

KE8952 4K HDMI KVM OVER IP EXTENDER

The ATEN KVM over IP matrix system is an innovative solution that combines KVM over IP Extenders with the KE Matrix Manager Software to extend, control and monitor access to computers across a network.

ATEN’s latest 4K KVM over IP solution, KE8952, brings 4K to any control room or production environment that needs flexible workstations. The benefits include Effortless over IP Digital Media Extension Eliminates the distance restrictions of control room management; KE8952 supports unlimited distances via Cat 5e/6 over a LAN, also supports connectivity via a S P fibre optic transceiver module over an optical Ethernet network.

Exceptional video quality up to K

ATEN’s advanced graphics processor delivers high-definition lossless images up to 3840x2160 @ 30Hz at 36-bit colour depth for stunning colours and razor-sharp video quality.

Powerful centralised management ATEN’s KE Matrix Manager Software (CCKM) makes it easy to define connections and manage KE8952 over a network with a new intuitive user-friendly web-based GUI dashboard; administrators can set three permission types – Admin., Super User, and User, to meet user and shared access requirements. ast switching with no latency ATEN’s Fast Switching technology features instant switching between different video

resolutions/remote sources without latency. nbeatable videowall versatility The KE8952’s native videowall functionality allows users to create multiple videowalls with up to 8 x 8 displays for each layout in various configurations, offering outstanding flexibility and scalability.

Secure data transmission The KVM over IP Extender utilises AES-128 bit encryption to secure all data before it’s transmitted over a network and decrypts the data on the receiver, while RADIUS, LDAP and AD ensure secure authentication.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) The transmitter and receiver units can receive power and communications over a single cable. www.aten.com/global/en/

MATROX

EXTIO 3 – QUAD-OUTPUT 4K IP KVM EXTENDER Extio 3 sets a new industry standard by securely extending a single 4Kp60 4:4:4 video signal - or four 1080p60 4:4:4 signals - along with keyboard, mouse, stereo audio and USB 2.0 over standard gigabit Ethernet at unprecedentedly low bitrates.

Extio 3 IP KVM extenders deliver exceptional remote desktop performance and, when combined with standard gigabit Ethernet network switches, create a cost-effective over IP extension

and switching solution, allowing users to securely and instantly switch to any system on the KVM network. Designed to optimise collaboration, Extio 3 provides a secondary H.264 proxy video stream, compatible with H.264 software and hardware decoders, enabling users to view a selected desktop on mobile devices, record it to network-attached storage or display it on a videowall. Extio 3 provides the operational flexibility required for

use in broadcast, production, industrial automation and process control, healthcare, transportation, government and defence industries and applications. Configurable as a point-to-point or networked KVM, it allows the centralising of hardware in climate-controlled server rooms, increasing security, protecting against environmental hazards, and reducing system noise and heat emissions. www.matrox.com/graphics/

PROJECTS DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHT LED

Working alongside the overall broadcast consultant, Wave Science Technology, Projects Deparment did the consultancy and design for three studios at the new YouTube spaces in London. Among many bespoke solutions was the need for high quality LED soft lighting.

YouTube wanted a replacement for the studio fluorescents and was happy to give up the negatives, primarily tube aging requiring relamping at regular intervals, but not if it meant taking on a new set of drawbacks. Projects Department worked with Photon Beard to develop Highlight LED, which addresses the challenges of colour and light distribution.

Smooth continuous colour spectrum

with predictable and consistent colour temperature is critical in a fixed studio.

The key to solving this was using remote phosphor technology, which allows a larger surface area to be used for the phosphor mix, meaning the mix is more accurate and gives better control over the colour produced and virtually eliminates aging.

A small number of other companies also offer remote phosphor lights with very good colour performance. These offerings produce nice soft light, but have little or no beam pattern. This means in many applications a lot of work needs to be put into masking off the light thereby reducing the overall efficiency. The key to overcoming this challenge was finding

a new type of remote phosphor material that not only could be tuned to give great colour, but was also flexible enough to be bent into a curve (most remote phosphor material uses a rigid substrate).

Highlight LED uses curved remote phosphor elements that interact with shaped reflectors to give the same beam distribution as many studio fluorescents, making a straight swap possible with known optical performance. ouTube London was the first application of these new and unique lights. www.projectsdepartment.com www.photonbeard.com www.zero88.com www.doughty-engineering.co.uk

LEYARD

LEYARD LED MULTITOUCH For customers looking for large, seamless, interactive videowalls for a wide range of collaborative applications – from corporate settings to broadcast to educational institutions – the Leyard LED MultiTouch offers a seamless, smooth, lightweight, durable touch surface that delivers superior performance enabled by the patentpending Leyard PLTS (Pliable LED Touch Surface) technology.

Leyard LED MultiTouch incorporates the latest touch technology, allowing up to 32 simultaneous touch points, enabling multiple users to simultaneously interact with the videowall without affecting other users. It is available in videowall sizes as large as 4.9m wide and up to a 196in diagonal.

HIGH IMPACT, SIMPLE DESIGN Leyard LED MultiTouch is designed to integrate easily with Leyard LED videowalls using Leyard PLTS technology, an ultrathin, proprietary material applied directly to the surface of the LED videowall. Leyard PLTS is durable, lightweight and provides a smooth, continuous touch surface. Leyard LED MultiTouch videowalls are lightweight, thin and unobtrusive, making them ideal for almost any environment since Leyard PLTS does not dramatically affect the mounting depth of the videowall.

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IMPROVED OPTICAL PERFORMANCE Leyard PLTS enhances the optical performance of LED videowalls when compared to glass-covered interactive videowalls. The antiglare properties of Leyard PLTS eliminate distracting reflections,

while parallax error is avoided with the direct application of Leyard PLTS to the LED surface. Leyard PLTS allows the LED videowall to maintain uniform colour and brightness in direct and off-axis viewing. www.leyard.com

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SHURE

AXIENT DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEM

The Axient® Digital Wireless System is the new premier wireless innovation from Shure. Axient Digital builds on the benefits of the Company’s UHF-R®, ULX-D® and Axient wireless systems, creating the most advanced wireless platform to date. Axient Digital provides high-performance RF, exceptional audio quality, command and control, and hardware scalability.

The system features dual and quad receiver options, compatible with the AD Series and ADX Series transmitters. AD Series transmitters deliver exceptional RF performance, digital audio and networking.

The Axient Digital ADX Series additionally incorporates ShowLink, providing realtime control of all transmitter parameters, interference detection and avoidance. The ADX Series also includes the first micro

bodypack with an integrated antenna, enabling greater concealment and comfort for the user. User-friendly features and benefits include l High-Performance RF - Axient Digital features true digital diversity with Quadversity™ and High Density mode, delivering superior spectral efficiency and mitigating signal fade potential or interference that causes drop outs.

Quadversity antenna mode lets users place sets of diversity antennas in different zones, or double the number of antennas in a single zone. l Audio Quality - Featuring transparent digital audio via Dante, AES67 and AES3, Axient Digital has a 20Hz to 20 kHz range with a flat frequency response and accurate transient response. Axient Digital

also boasts wide dynamic range and an industry leading 2ms latency from the mic transducer to the analog output. l Command and Control - Compatible with Wireless Workbench®, as well as the ShurePlus™ Channels. The system’s Dante Cue and Dante Browse features enable headphone monitoring of high-fidelity, true audio output from any Dante-enabled connected device. Additionally, Axient Digital’s networked charging capabilities provide a suite of smart, high-performance batteries and chargers. l Hardware and Scalability—Axient Digital’s tuning range of up to 184 MHz for all transmitters and receivers covers an extended range of spectrum and simplifies inventory. www.shure.com

DPA

D:VICE™ MMA-A DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE DPA’s ultra-compact d:vice™ MMA-A Digital Audio Interface is aimed at live news journalists who want to capture or stream studio quality audio with their smartphones.

Today’s smartphones are perfectly capable of taking high quality pictures and video, but until now broadcast quality audio was the missing component. d:vice solves this problem by allowing crystal clear sound to be broadcast or recorded anywhere in the world. Whether conducting an interview or recording ambient sound, this two-channel microphone preamp and A/D converter offers mono, dual and stereo capabilities and works with any iOS device, Mac® or PC computer. d:vice is unique as it handles two channels in an extremely small package and can adjust the inputs independently – something that no other small, portable interface can do. This makes d:vice a game changer for reporters because it offers the ultimate in flexibility and control. d:vice is just 2” in diameter and comes with interchangeable lightning and USB cables for connectivity. Its MicroDot inputs enable it to connect to all DPA capsules, including the d screet Miniature, d fine Headset, d:vote™ Instrument and even the d:dicate™ Recording microphones with the optional MMP-G preamp. d:vice is controlled through a remote application on any iOS device. An exclusive DPA app, available for download from the Apple® App store, makes the users’ job even easier by allowing them to store gain settings and low-cut filters for ongoing and future personalised use in dedicated pre-sets. Third-party applications can be

used to accomplish specific tasks, including but not limited to live broadcast and high quality recordings.

Although primarily targeted at news reporters, d:vice can also be used by other content makers for recording music, filming

on location and during both live and recorded broadcasts. With this interface, users can portably record and stream best-in-class, professional audio from the connected microphones. www.dpamicrophones.com/dvice

SENNHEISER

FOCUSMIC DIGITAL

At IBC, Sennheiser showcased its OC SMIC Digital, the first mini shotgun microphone for the iPhone. Mobile content creators seeking to upgrade their video sound will benefit from a rugged microphone that effectively re ects side noise and delivers high-quality audio from the direction of filming. The microphone attaches to the smartphone via a metal grip ready in a second, without the need for tools. The rugged grip accommodates a wide range of iPhone models and case designs (from an iPhone SE to an iPhone 7 plus), and also allows the mic to rotate through 70 , including a selfie position and a transport position.

The OC SMIC Digital works with Apogee pre-amps and A/D conversion technologies, allowing the mic to plug directly into the Lightning port of the iPhone. Via Apogee’s MetaRecorder app, for example, the user can conveniently control the microphone gain and activate functions such as a rumble reducer, overload eliminator or hiss reducer.

As a rugged partner to the iPhone, the OC SMIC Digital features an all-metal microphone casing. The sturdy metal grip is fitted with a standard ( 0 NC) thread to attach to camera accessories such as tripods, table stands and handles. A foam windshield is included.

The OC SMIC Digital will be available from 0 . www.sennheiser.com

PHONAK COMMUNICATIONS AG ROGER REPEATER

Roger Repeater, Phonak’s new range extender, increases the functionality and flexibility of the successful Roger Earpiece launched in 2016. Roger Repeater allows for full coverage wherever you are, including across multiple rooms, such as from green room to main stage, as well as being fully wireless, mobile, portable, adaptable and easy to use.

The Roger technology uses the latest digital standard and operates on the license-free 2.4 GHz band. The wireless Roger communication system includes the tiny, virtually invisible Roger Earpiece comfortably hidden in the listener’s ear and different types of transmitterrepeater. Roger systems are ideal for people working in broadcasting and show business, who rely on seamless communication with directors, producers, and sound technicians. They are utterly discreet, easy to use and install, and offer unrivalled intelligibility.

is an exciting advance for our Roger Communications system as it really allows our users in the broadcasting world limitless flexibility on what they can achieve. The Roger Earpiece has already been making waves in today’s fast-paced media world, where it is vital to have the most reliable and effective equipment to help you do your job. We are delighted we have been able to enhance it even further in such a short space of time.”

Roger Repeater key facts: •Unlimited range extension •Unnoticeable handover •Incredible sound •One working day standalone Evert Dijkstra, CEO at Phonak Communications AG, commented, “The development of Roger Repeater

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ADOBE

AUDITION CC Audio improvements in Adobe Audition include customisable, flexible session organisation, enhancements to multitake workflows, and continuous playback while editing. Powered by Adobe Sensei, auto-ducking is added to the Essential Sound panel that automatically adjusts levels by type: Dialogue, Background Sound or Music.

Additional updates to Audition include: •Continuous Playback: Enhancements to the playback experience in Audition bring 400% faster mixdowns and continuous playback during the edit.

•Smart Input Monitoring: Now offering new functionality – Smart Input Monitoring – when arming a track for record. In the past, you’d hear the mic input through the process. Now you’ll only hear the audio on the track until the selection, then your voice for the selection, then the audio on the track.

Enables input monitoring when you need it and turns it off when it’s distracting.

•Enhanced Crossfade Support: Allows crossfade of layered clips: fade completely over clip; mirrored, symmetrical fades: ALT; and lock

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duration of fades: SHIFT. •Improved Z-Ordering: Changing the default so clips on top stay on top. More intuitive, no longer lose clips behind others.

•Mackie HUI Control Surface Protocol: Support for the Mackie HUI control surface protocol which gives Audition

users access to modern consoles with the added benefit of timecode synchronisation •Updated Video Display: Updates to the video display that will include full-screen lock and timecode overlay (size, opacity, and location) for both source and session timecodes.

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BROADCAST BIONICS SMART SPEAKER TOOKIT

Always shouting at the radio? We hear you.

Smart speaker technology (Alexa, Google Home, etcetera) is transforming the way audio is consumed and interacted with in the home. The smart speaker toolkit from Broadcast Bionics enables broadcasters to deliver rich, bi-directional interactivity into smart speaker experiences and skills.

Delivering frictionless and frustration free communication, Bionics intelligent

language processing allows listeners to simply shout messages, voice their opinions or ask the studio for additional information about artists, programmes, news, weather and travel.

There are no ďŹ xed commands, because the toolkit naturally understands the information the user needs or the message they want to deliver. The toolkit connects to existing sources of metadata to deliver

a richly informed source of additional content and information with no additional production workďŹ&#x201A;ow.

Radio provokes strong emotions.

Broadcast Bionics has created a natural, immediate way to connect audiences more deeply with the content they love.

Shouting at the radio will never be the same again! www.bionics.co.uk

DIGIGRAM IQOYA *VIP

Digigram’s IQOYA *VIP software heralds a revolution in how content for radio can be connected, managed, and delivered.

Flexible, scalable, and unique in its genre, IQOYA *VIP provides comprehensive audio routing along with IP audio streaming, encoding and decoding.

Helping telcos and content delivery networks (CDNs) design full end-to-end IP audio transcoding and routing functions, it opens doors to “Radio-as-aservice” solutions.

By offering easy integration of IP streams it adds value to automation system providers and radio stations.

Features With IQOYA * VIP you now have your studio facilities at your fingertips, hosted on your servers or in the cloud - Simultaneous encoding/decoding, with superior transcoding capabilities - Encode multiple audio streams - Multiformat IP live streaming, including RTP/UDP, MPEG-TS, and Icecast/SHOUTcast - Stereo audio or multi-channel I/O Typical uses - Create local programs from national IP audio feeds and vice-versa

How does IQOYA *VIP work?

IQOYA *VIP runs under Windows or Linux.

The service can be operated through a web GUI or a web service API. Once setup, it’s totally autonomous, hidden inside the system. When used as part of an automation system, IQOYA *VIP works just like any standard audio device

- Smoothly insert live contributions into programs using IP - Stream directly from automation systems - Offer new transcoding and routing services as a service provider

Industry impact Radio-as-a-service is now a global trend, propelled by cloud and IP technologies.

IQOYA *VIP opens the door to any service provider looking for a viable, cost-effective

RaaS solution. No other software simultaneously provides for encoding/decoding/transcoding and delivers multiple audio content to transmitter sites, WEB radio CDNs, multiplexers and other studios, in multiple audio formats via multiple protocols.

Offering the same performance as hardware-based solutions, IQOYA *VIP is infinitely more cost-effective, scalable, and flexible, and integrates seamlessly with third-party applications. www.digigram.com

GATESAIR

INTRAPLEX IPCONNECT

The GatesAir Intraplex IP Link MPXp is the industry’s first professional codec to support both AES digital and analogue composite signals over a secure and reliable digital IP path. IP Link MPXp codecs provide flexible sampling rates ( , 0, bits) and sample size options to optimise IP network bandwidth utilization based on the M services being transported. ith its unique builtin bandwidth reduction technology and signal parameter selection, broadcasters can transport uncompressed AES signals as low as . 5Mbps a more than 50 per cent reduction in bandwidth utilisation compared to most codecs on the market. This exceptional bandwidth efficiency opens more headroom for

increased packet protection, plus additional audio/data services.

The IP Link MPXp codec offers a strong value proposition as a futureproof codec to support analogue composite transport today and AES composite transport when the broadcaster upgrades from an analogue to a digital exciter. Its flexible dual-domain capability allows the broadcaster to install a newer audio processor supporting AES and have it interoperate with an exciter supporting only analogue composite signals today.

This not only provides a transitional path for a digital exciter upgrade, but also enhances signal quality by keeping it in the digital domain across the IP path.

The IP Link MPXp codec offers the same

extensive feature set as other IP Link codecs, including atesAir’s unique dynamic stream splicing technology with time and network diversity at the streaming layer to mitigate IP packet loss and eliminate off-air time. It also simplifies network architectures and maintenance to reduce capital and operational expense by enabling broadcasters to aggregate all M processing equipment at the headend.

Support for IP multicast and multiple unicast streams enables one encoder to feed multiple decoders, and advanced security measures protect the broadcaster’s signal thanks to the codec’s integrated firewall. www.gatesair.com

JUTEL OY

JUTEL RADIOMAN ACCESS

Jutel has introduced a radio broadcasting platform that turns innovations into new business models for the customers.

Jutel RadioMan Access is a gamechanging cloud-native radio broadcasting platform for content management, workflow management and distribution.

The pioneering platform is easy to deploy, fast to upgrade and uses far less dedicated studio and user hardware than traditional broadcasting platforms.

RadioMan Access is helping radio broadcasters to achieve a leap forward in ROI, reliability and environmental targets.

As a cloud-native, browser-based platform, Jutel RadioMan Access eliminates the need for major on-site installations and dedicated hardware investments lowering significantly the total cost of IT space ownership and reducing the IT footprint. Virtualisation of back-end servers and application units within roll-outs of production projects results substantial savings in ongoing maintenance and service costs.

The internet fit browser-based architecture of RadioMan Access removes the client installation work process, allowing flexible placement of the play engines with IP audio RadioMan Access planning, script editor, on-air playout and distribution modules can be managed through a web browser. Now the ournalists on the field havethe freedom to work and broadcast anywhere, anytime using their tablets, laptops or PCs.

User-oriented usability has been a red thread throughout the user interface and workflow designing of RadioMan Access. The workflows can be optimised according to user roles to maximise the productivity and keep the users satisfied. The individual needs of broadcasters are also taken into consideration as RadioMan Access can be seamlessly integrated with various third-party systems via Rest API.

The audio-over-IP ready RadioMan Access supports broadcasters’ IP audio broadcasting and distribution by taking full advantage of the IP audio networking standards AES67/RAVENNA, Dante, Livewire+ and WheatNet. The rich feature set of the Jutel RadioMan Access cloud radio broadcasting platform makes it the complete solution for all radio broadcasters – no matter what size. jutel.fi

ONETASTIC

ONEDRIVER MULTID SUPER COMPACT (1RU) 3 CHANNELS DAB+ TRANSMITTER

ONEtastic Onedriver MultiD shifts paradigm in multi-channel DAB/ DAB+ transmitters.

Up to now, the simultaneous broadcasting of three separate DAB/ DAB+ ensembles from the same site implied a bulky combination of modulators, power amplifiers, S N adapters, channel filters and combiners.

Onedriver MultiD wipes all that away from your sites, at a fraction of the cost you can expect from traditional equipment.

Into a single 1RU chassis, Onedriver MultiD provides you with three complete DAB/DAB+ transmitters with ETI and IP/EDI input, three exclusive signal processing engine and DAB/DAB+ modulation stages, and an ultra-linear

common mode 0 high efficiency Doherty amplifier. The processing engine wipes off any mutual interference between signals, allowing broadcasters to do without the usual array of R combiners and channel filters the Onedriver MultiD features ust a single R antenna connector which delivers all the three signals properly combined thanks to the common mode amplification concept, requiring just a single bandpass filter. The output power can be individually set per each of the channels in use to fit compliance requirements.

Onedriver MultiD also supports individual S N operation for each DA /DA emission, with a built-in PS receiver.

Onedriver MultiD enables the utmost level

of flexibility need to broadcast all the three DAB/DAB+ ensembles? Just do it. Need less? Onedriver MultiD’s modular design allows you to buy and install just the number of transmitters you need at any later stage, you’ll be able to expand its capabilities. oth the power amplifier module and the power supply unit included into the Onedriver MultiD can be easily and individually replaced while the chassis is on its frame.

Designed for last-mile applications, ONEtastic Onedriver MultiD saves footprint at transmitter sites and perfectly suits also any low power broadcasting application, including road and railway tunnels coverage. www.onetastic.com

ORBAN EUROPE GMBH ORBAN OPTIMOD-FM 8700I

OPTIMOD- M 700i is Orban’s flagship processor. eaturing versatile five-band and two-band processing for both analogue M transmission and digital media, the 700i provides the industry’s most consistent sound, track-to-track and source-to-source. This consistency allows you to create a sonic signature for your station with the assurance that your signature will stay locked in, uniquely branding your sound.

Xponential Loudness brings hypercompressed music back to life, revealing detail and increasing impact while reducing listening fatigue and distortion. uilt-in streaming server allows you to monitor the 700i-processed M and HD audio wherever there is a LAN or internet connection using free OP S and MP codecs.

Exclusive Multipath Mitigator phase corrector reduces multipath

distortion without compromising stereo separation.

Dante dual-redundant Audio-Over-IP now with AES 7 support coming fall of 0 7 via an easy software upgrade.

Subharmonic synthesiser adds modernsounding bass punch to older recordings.

Dual redundant power supplies and safety bypass relays ensure /7 operation with no dead-air. www.orban.com

RFE BROADCAST

DS6000 FM TRANSMITTER

Ten years ago, transmitters were bulky, with considerably lower performance and higher energy consumption; until today, when the innovative DS6000 transmitter (6kW power) of RFE Broadcast was born.

It offers a very high quality transmission, with low consumption and very low operating temperatures, R efficiency is always over 5 per cent and it reaches an unparalleled hyperefficiency of 5 per cent using high efficiency power supplies.

This little jewel of broadcast discloses a stunning simplicity of internal RF design: no more cable labyrinth, but linear and beautiful RF components bounded together by an innovative software system. This new entry stands out with great attention to design, which includes the DS6000 among the most compact, the lightest and the most technologically advanced 6kW transmitters: with only 4U rack, its weight is lower than 30kg.

It is also a complete turnkey transmitter, carrying the all-you-need set of default

options, such as stereo board, RDS board, GSM, analogue/digital telemetry, SNMPv1-v2 or v3 version control system, web control, audio IP system, audio changeover and, in the latest version, a backup audio system from USB key.

The DS6000 FM transmitter belongs to the hyperefficient family of R E Broadcast, which includes transmitters and amplifiers with powers up to 0 k and reduced dimensions. RFE Broadcast – simply revolutionary. www.rfebroadcast.com

THE TELOS ALLIANCE

AXIA IP-TABLET VIRTUAL RADIO SOFTWARE

Sharing technological lineage with top-of-theline Omnia products like the Omnia.11, VOLT features sound that rivals the best processors on the market, but in a 1RU package. It offers broadcasters format versatility and quick, easy tuning. It also features a fresh new industrial design that underscores a major leap forward in sonic performance.

Incredible Audio: Omnia VOLT audio processor has a next-gen clipper designed

by Frank Foti and dynamics design from Omnia Chief Engineer, Cornelius Gould, along with a slew of features that create impeccable audio from only one rack unit.

These include six separate AGC sections (one wide-band, five multiband); five time-aligned limiter sections; deep bass, warmth, and stereo enhancers; and the best factory presets available.

QuickTweak: Omnia VOLT’s new QuickTweak system distills years of processing knowledge and proven approaches from Omnia processing pros into a simple set of controls that can turn anyone into an expert. Users can nail their signature sound in minutes whether using Omnia’s advanced presets or their own settings, right from the VOLT’s front panel or a PC. Versatility sing DSP Core firmware, broadcasters can alter the functionality

of VOLT to fit their changing needs and applications, whether it’s FM, AM, HD/ DRM, or Studio processing. VOLT can even be used as a standalone stereo generator.

DSP|Cores aren’t extra cost add-ons. Users

simply download the functionality they need for free, install the DSP Core firmware package from a connected computer, and reboot. It’s that simple. www.telosalliance.com

WHEATSTONE

PR&E DMX CONSOLE

The new DMX AoIP console line carries forward the rugged quality and practical functionality of the PR&E brand, but includes IP audio routing as an easy studio add-on. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an ideal setup for the two- or three-studio facility where each studio can act independently as a separate standalone entity, but the studios are linked together through an IP network.

The DMX AoIP is all-inclusive without the need for an external Ethernet switch.

It provides 1Gb connectivity for robust routing of sources and destinations between studios and integrates easily into most existing radio automaton systems.

The new DMX control surface is a fully

integrated standalone console for on-air and production applications. It is available in an 8-fader (DMX-8) or 16-fader (DMX16) frame with four programme busses and bus-minus on every fader as well as convenient multifunction knob on each channel for adjusting pan, mode, dynamics, and input sources. The console has talkback and cue functions, EQ/dynamics, and control room, studio and headphone monitors, plus LED metering, built-in timer, and four-event recall.

This new console surface comes with a 1RU DMX mix engine that includes two mic inputs on XLRs, with all additional I/O on RJ-45 connectors: four analogue inputs,

four digital inputs, four analogue outputs, four digital outputs, two digital mic outputs, headphone output, cue output, studio output, and control room output.

There are also ďŹ ve Ethernet ports that will interface directly with optional I/O Razor modules, and a 1Gb Ethernet port for networking.

There are 1RU Razor I/O modules, which include 1Gb Ethernet ports and RJ-45 interfaces for quick set up and easy audio routing between studios. Optional I/O Razors can be eight stereo or 16 mono in and/or out; available in analogue, digital or analog/digital version. www.wheatstone.com

WORLDCAST SYSTEMS WORLDCAST MANAGER

WorldCast Manager is a unified NMS software solution designed specifically for the broadcast, satellite and telco industries. It provides a centralised web interface (also accessible from desktop and mobile devices) enabling the monitoring and management of broadcast networks of all sizes.

This new generation of network monitoring can link a wide network of SNMP-enabled devices across multiple locations and provides the user with a clean, modern and integrated interface for control.

WorldCast Manager has been designed to connect and communicate with any SNMP-connected device from any manufacturer. All units across the network are detected and automatically added to the monitoring pool thanks to the WorldCast Manager’s automated network discovery and autoconfiguration engine. Alarms (based on readings and/or specific events) are set based on the equipment drivers and can be customised at will to notify the appropriate users via email, SMS, voice call or in-application alerts.

WorldCast Connect provides its entire library of drivers to customers as part of any deployment – and also offers a complimentary driver creation service with any valid support contract.

The WorldCast Manager’s dashboard provides a centralised view (using maps,

floor plans or flow charts) of the status of the user’s entire operation from a single screen. The Dashboard also displays some high-level information about ongoing events and provide fast access to the entire equipment tree across all sites.

In addition to showing real-time performance metrics, the WorldCast Manager also captures and stores

readings and events to provide the user with detailed historical data. The entire dataset can be mined using the timelinebased analytics module or the statistical reporting panel. Both provide interactive data visualisation features tailored to provide insights on events and facilitate operational support and decision-making at all levels of the organisation. www.worldcastconnect.com

GATESAIR

INTRAPLEX IP LINK MPXP

The GatesAir Intraplex IP Link MPXp is the industry’s first professional codec to support both AES 192 digital and analog composite signals over a secure and reliable digital IP path. IP Link MPXp codecs provide flexible sampling rates (16, 20, 24 bits) and sample size options to optimize IP network bandwidth utilization based on the FM services being transported. With its unique builtin bandwidth reduction technology and signal parameter selection, broadcasters can transport uncompressed AES 192 signals as low as 1.65Mb/s—a more than 50 percent reduction in bandwidth utilization compared to most codecs on the market. This exceptional bandwidth efficiency opens more headroom for increased packet protection, plus additional audio/data services.

The IP Link MPXp codec offers a strong value proposition as a futureproof codec to support analog composite transport today—and AES 192 composite transport when the broadcaster upgrades from an analog to a digital exciter. Its flexible dual-

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domain capability allows the broadcaster to install a newer audio processor supporting AES 192 and have it interoperate with an exciter supporting only analog composite signals today.

This not only provides a transitional path for a digital exciter upgrade, but also enhances signal quality by keeping it in the digital domain across the IP path.

The IP Link MPXp codec offers the same extensive feature set as other IP Link codecs, including GatesAir’s unique dynamic stream splicing technology with time and network diversity at the streaming layer to mitigate IP packet loss and eliminate off-air time. It also simplifies network architectures and maintenance to reduce capital and operational expense by enabling broadcasters to aggregate all FM processing equipment at the headend. Support for IP multicast and multiple unicast streams enables one encoder to feed multiple decoders, and advanced security measures protect the broadcaster’s signal thanks to the codec’s integrated firewall.

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GATESAIR

MAXIVA VAXTE TRANSMITTER The GatesAir Maxiva VAXTE transmitter breaks the paradigm for cost reduction and streamlined maintenance across large DAB/DAB+ Radio networks that can comprise thousands of transmitters.

Introduced in April to uniquely support new U.S. TV repack-related VHF channel assignments across Bands 1 and III, IBC marks the debut of VAXTE as a DAB/ DAB+ Radio transmitter.

Like the recently-announced Maxiva UHF series of air-cooled and liquidcooled transmitters, the VAXTE is built on GatesAir’s latest high-efficiency power amplifiers, which increase peak power capacity for all waveforms.

Based on GatesAir’s PowerSmart® Plus architecture with broadband amplification, the VAXTE slims down footprint and weight through its exceptionally high power density, and returns rack space, reduces energy consumption, and minimizes internal parts to streamline maintenance.

The VAXTE is available in 2RU and 4RU single-chassis models to drive power levels from 15W to 1.2kW, with larger configurations available for singlerack DAB solutions up to 9.2kW. The Maxiva VAXTE offers input connections to accommodate both EDI and ETI protocols, which respectively support IP and legacy audio contribution and distribution across large DAB networks.

All VAXTE transmitters integrate the software-defined Maxiva XTE exciter, enabling support of all OFDM and DAB Radio modulations. Capable of storing

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two modulations to ease transitions between standards, the XTE improves digital signal processing power by four times its predecessor, and features GatesAir RTAC™ software for digital signal correction at the amplification stage, optimizing signal performance and compliance.

VAXTE transmitters also provide IPbased monitoring and control to simplify oversight of all signal performance and transmitter parameters across DAB Radio networks of any size, including singlefrequency networks (SFNs). Redundant, front-access power supplies integrate separately from power amplifiers to enhance modularity, and reduce spare parts costs and management. All PA modules and dedicated power supplies are hot-swappable to further simplify labor, and keep stations on the air.

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DB BROADCAST

MOZART DDS MILLENNIUM SERIES FROM 30W TO 3KW

The purest audio modulation in FM Broadcasting with latest ultra-high performances digital modulation firmware.

Mozart DDS FM Transmitter/ Exciter Series is the latest audio excellence in the FM Broadcasting industry thanks to latest generation Direct Digital technology.

MAIN BENEFITS Superior audio quality and sound pureness achieved thanks to the Digital Modulation that avoids background analog noise.

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Suitable for Single Frequency Networks, with internal modulation phase adjustment and ultra-precise modulation delay to optimize SFN network setting.

The highest AC efficiency, reaching over 70% for power over 500 W, obtained thanks to the GREEN RFâ&#x201E;˘ technology.

Highest frequency stability due to Direct Digital Technology Low maintenance costs, with easy access to all components, externally accessible cooling air filters and fans, very high MTBF for RF and power supply

modules.

Complete WEB SERVER and SNMP Remote Control as option.

Uninterrupted service guaranteed by a smart hardware and software protection that reduces the output power avoiding on-air interruption The RF devices are always within the safe operating parameters in case of: Load mismatching Environmental over-temperature Cooling failure Amplifier breakdown

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NEUROMEDIA SOFTWARE CASTERSTATS

CasterStats is a high precision, realtime and historical audience reporting tools for IP radio, IP TV, VOD and other streamed media. Our solution is based on a unique hybrid approach of data collection that takes advantage of both client & server-side measurement. It is estimated that between 20% and 80% of the IP radio audience canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be measured by client-side methods. On the other hand, the server-side method, although exhaustive, does not provide detailed

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information about the listeners.

To resolve this dilemma, NeuroMedia has developed CasterStats which offers a hybrid approach to data collection in its latest version. Concretely, the two methodologies are used simultaneously and the best of each is exploited to guarantee an exhaustive measure of the listeners combined with a quality of information superior to the alternatives.

Server-side measurement ensures completeness and availability (fault

tolerance) and provides data that is then enriched by client-side measurement, which is also used for real-time audience reporting.

Moreover, the specificity of this approach makes it possible to propose to the study institutes that work for several competing media a possibility of anti-falsification checks of the data collected.

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VORTEX COMMUNICATIONS LTD

CALLME CLOUD-BASED IP AUDIO CODEC FOR GUESTS & REPORTERS - WITH CALLME-T LOW-COST STUDIO BACK-END

CALL-ME – Vortex’s cloud-based internet codec provides a brand new way to “go live” from PCs, Macs, iOS and Android devices CallMe is a cloud-based communications platform for Broadcast Audio which handles all the complicated stuff and provides the user with a simple Click-and-Connect experience.

Guest contributors dislike being onair on a phone line; their voices sound “thin” which gives the impression that their opinions are also “lightweight”.

The solution in the past has been to bring the guest to the studio or send out a reporter - or have them purchase their own high-quality audio contribution equipment or download special software.

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With CallMe Click-and-Connect, the studio simply sends a web link which can be accessed on a computer or mobile device, linking them to one of the station’s codecs with low-delay full broadcast-quality audio. Each station has its own customized branded CallMe portal and the back-end device can be an existing codec or one of Vortex’s new low-cost CallMe-T hardware IP audio codecs.

As CallMe works on iPhone and Android Smartphones; it also offers a reliable way to get reporters live on-air without the need for software download - only paying for the number of simultaneous connections to the studio.

Vortex’s CallMe-T hardware codec came about as it became clear that quite

a lot of Community Stations could not afford even the cheapest IP codec and CallMe-TS (S=Studio) was designed to provide a low-cost back-end for CallMe Click-and-Connect, with broadcast stereo audio in-&-out. Control is from its built-in web interface or from MCC Multi-Codec Control.

CallMe-TR (R=Remote) adds four Quick-Dial buttons, making it a reliable, low-cost solution to convert the huge installed base of ISDN Sports Mixers for use over IP as ISDN disappears from the scene. It incorporates both analogue audio connections and a USB port for headsets or external mixers to provide ultimate flexibility.

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THE TELOS ALLIANCE

OMNIA VOLT BROADCAST AUDIO PROCESSOR Sharing technological lineage with top-of-the-line Omnia products like the Omnia.11, VOLT features sound that rivals the best processors on the market, but in a 1RU package. It offers broadcasters format versatility and quick, easy tuning. It also features a fresh new industrial design that underscores a major leap forward in sonic performance.

Incredible Audio: Omnia VOLT audio processor has a next-gen clipper designed by Frank Foti and dynamics design from Omnia Chief Engineer, Cornelius Gould, along with a slew of features that create impeccable audio from only one rack unit. These include six separate AGC sections (one wideband, five multiband); five time-aligned limiter sections; deep bass, warmth, and stereo enhancers; and the best factory presets available.

QuickTweak: Omnia VOLT’s new QuickTweak system distills years of processing knowledge and proven approaches from Omnia processing pros into a simple set of controls that can turn anyone into an expert. Users can nail their signature sound in minutes whether using Omnia’s advanced presets or their own settings, right from the VOLT’s front panel or a PC. Versatility: Using DSP|Core firmware, broadcasters can alter the functionality of VOLT to fit their changing needs and applications, whether it’s FM, AM, HD/ DRM, or Studio processing. VOLT can even be used as a standalone stereo generator. DSP|Cores aren’t extra cost

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add-ons. Users simply download the functionality they need for free, install the DSP|Core firmware package from a connected computer, and reboot. It’s that simple.

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THE TELOS ALLIANCE

AXIA LIVEWIRE+ AES67 IP-AUDIO DRIVER The Axia Livewire+ AES67 IP-Audio Driver is available now as a free download for existing users and will be demonstrated at IBC 2017.

Axia is leading the way with AES67 education and by implementing AES67 compliance across our product line, a process we started when the standard was ratified. The IP-Audio Driver is one of the very first drivers to feature AES67 compliance, reinforcing the Telos Allianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing commitment to innovation and to offering broadcasters more options for interoperability with their preferred gear.

The Axia Livewire+ AES67 IP-Audio Driver lets customers send and record single or multiple channels of stereo PC audio directly to and from Axia networks via Ethernetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no sound cards needed.

Up to 24 channels of stereo audio can be sent simultaneously over a single CAT-5 Ethernet connection. V2.10 updates the driver to make it AES67-compliant, adding the ability to sync to PTP, support to define multicast addresses outside of the Livewire range, and SIP/Unicast support for RTP streaming.

Users simply need to visit the Axia Livewire+ AES67 IP-Audio Driver Product Page to download the software.

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AMINO COMMUNICATIONS AMINO ENABLE

Amino ENABLE is a virtual set-top box (STB) software platform for new and legacy hardware, allowing operators to provide a consistent user experience across their customer base regardless of device. It does this by transforming their legacy STBs so that they can run the same advanced user interface on both existing and new customer premise equipment.

By ‘upcycling’ existing STBs through virtualisation, thus eliminating installation and new device costs, ENABLE saves operators millions of dollars in capital expenditure and helps them keep pace with consumer demands.

ENABLE is deployed as an interoperable software-defined abstraction layer, linking devices into the middleware and backend systems of a service delivery platform.

With an open API and modular design, ENABLE allows seamless integration with CAS, DRM, STM management and HTML5 browsers.

Tried and tested as the software core for Amino VIEW, the world’s most deployed IP STB, ENABLE is now available to be deployed on third-party STB hardware platforms, so that all operators can futureproof their offerings and deliver innovative, higher value services across all devices.

These include OTT TV, SVoD, multiscreen user experience, and UHD video – along with an updated and unified user interface across each customer base.

Key ENA LE benefits demonstrated through initial deployments with Cincinnati Bell and PCCW Media include: • Combat churn and grow subscribers

– boosting both retention and acquisition, with operators showing more than 200 per cent subscriber growth • Increase return on capital – eliminating need to replace legacy STBs and saving millions of dollars on device and installation costs, cutting as much as 80 per cent off upgrading expense

• Rapid time to market – upgrading STBs with software, rather than simply replacing them, means deployment of new services and capabilities takes a quarter of the time, so a hardware swap-out that would normally take a year is cut to just three months www.aminocom.com

ASPERA

ASPERA FASPSTREAM WITH TELESTREAM VANTAGE AND LIGHTSPEED LIVE CAPTURE Telestream Vantage and Lightspeed Live Capture, in conjunction with Aspera FASPStream technology, is offering an innovative approach to delivering broadcast-quality video streams from the venue to the remote production facility live, enabling workflows never before possible.

Built upon the latest version of the IBM Aspera FASP protocol, FASPStream technology can transport any live video source available on local multicast, unicast as it is being created or captured, and can allow access to portions of a file in memory during the transfer process rather than waiting for the entire file to be written to disk.

The stream is transported as a uniform lossless, in-order byte stream that equally supports constant bit rate and adaptive bit rate formats.

FASPStream performs exceptionally well over long-haul WANs, with negligible start up delay, for example, less than two seconds of delay from live for 50Mbps video sources over global internet networks.

FASPStream technology is tightly integrated into Vantage using the available APIs, providing a completely seamless user experience.

With Aspera FASPStream technology, including end-to-end growing file support, seamlessly integrated into Vantage with Open orkflows, operators

can now edit files in real time in one location while they are being captured in a different location. All of this is carried out over unmanaged internet with low latency and high quality, which saves set up time and money for remote event post production.

Production crews do not need to be dispatched to the event location and the high cost of satellite and fibre connections is eliminated.

Transcoding, packaging, editing and other downstream workflows can start immediately, shortening the production cycle and increasing the value of the content. The end-point can have a range of hosting environments, including centralised on-premises, private or public cloud, and streams can be written to multiple locations concurrently to aid redundancy and business continuity. www.aspera.com

AVID

AVID MEDIA COMPOSER | FIRST

Avid Media Composer | First is a free version of the award-winning, industry-standard video editing system, providing aspiring creative professionals with free access to the same creative tools used by the most acclaimed filmmakers and television programme creators in the world.

With a new, streamlined interface, Media Composer | First enables users to experience the speed and precision of an industry-standard editing system, with highperforming video and audio editing tools that allow users to cut video, dialogue and sound efficiently to produce captivating, professional-quality video content.

Users expand their creative potential with Media Composer | First’s extensive library of visual effects, titling templates, transitions, colour correction pre-sets, and integrated audio and video tracks. ith multicam editing, audio ducking, and the ability to reframe high-res sources, Media Composer | First allows users to perform an advanced, seamless workflow.

Media Composer | First’s reliable asset management ensures assets are protected and accessible within the software’s organised and simple interface. Additionally, the platform’s built-in recording studio demonstrates its versatility, giving aspiring creative professionals the opportunity to engage with industry-leading editing equipment in both the video and audio field.

Powered by the Avid MediaCentral platform, the industry’s most open, tightly integrated and efficient platform designed

for media, Media Composer | First users can access Avid’s Artist Community – a collaborative hub containing invaluable tricks, tips, and industry insight supplied by professionals. reaking down boundaries between amateur and professional editors, Media Composer | First also enables users to publish content on social platforms easily, including

ouTube, Vimeo, and acebook, empowering aspiring creatives to build personal recognition in the video editing industry.

With 41,098 users as of August 2017, Media Composer |First saw 10,000 people sign up within the first two days. Interest continued to soar with 2,700 users signing up each day in its first week. www.avid.com

AVIWEST AIR320

Aviwest’s AIR320 is an ultra-lightweight video uplink system that revolutionizes live video remote production. By integrating H.265/HEVC and H.264/AVC hardware encoders into a portable solution, the AIR320 enables broadcasters and video producers to seamlessly stream live interviews and events, and store and forward recorded content even in the midst of unpredictable and unmanaged network conditions.

While other video uplink systems on the market are heavy and unwieldly to manage, the AIR320 is compact, lightweight, and portable, speeding up live newsgathering

and delivery of recorded content. Using the AIR320, broadcasters can effectively tap into any IP network available to deliver live transmissions over unmanaged networks with minimum delay. Aviwest SafeStreams technology, an intelligent IP bonding stack and powerful contribution network protocols, assures the delivery of live transmissions over unmanaged networks with minimum delay, allowing mobile journalists to stream highquality video from any location around the world.

Featuring an ultra-compact and portable design with up to four cellular connections, the AIR320 includes 3G/4G internal modems

with high-efficiency custom antenna arrays and two USB 3.0 ports, plus a built-in Wi-Fi modem. Thanks to the AIR 320’s internal battery, video professionals can use the system for up to three hours, allowing them to stay ahead of the competition by getting superior quality live videos and recordings on the, air quicker than ever.

The AIR320 is integrated with Aviwest’s Manager and StreamHub transceivers to provide broadcasters with a complete newsgathering solution that simplifies the capture and broadcast of live HD and SD video over multiple unmanaged IP networks. www.aviwest.com

EASEL TV

SUGGESTED TV

‘Suggested TV’ is in aunique position in offering a standalone, end-to-end, multitenant, cloud-based OTT service with all necessary tools to publish and operate a complete OTT video service.

It includes an award-winning UX/UI and applications across a truly impressive range of consumer devices; browsers, mobiles, tablets (iOS and Android), TVs (including Samsung, LG, Philips, HbbTV), OTT boxes (including Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV), Pay-TV (including Netgem, Arris, Samsung, Cisco and TiVo), TV browsers (like Opera TV) and Chromecast.

A client only needs to provide its video content and branding to go to market.

This formidable platform powers OTT home cinema from Curzon, OTT TV in NBCUniversal’s hayu and OTT hotel TV and films from Airwave (new client announced at IBC).

Suggested TV combines leading web services to create a cohesive, globally deployable, scalable and extensible platform to deliver high-quality OTT services quickly; AWS, Azure, multiple CDNs (Akamai, Verizon and Cloudfront), multiple DRMs (Widevine, Fairplay and PlayReady) and services from Cedexis, Maxmind and Bitmovin to create a cohesive end-to-end, multi-tenant OTT platform.

On this globally sustainable, scalable and extensible infrastructure Suggested TV provides a full suite of management tools; CMS, CRM, marketing tools and analytics. Designed and developed

by Easel TV, this facilitates publishing, packaging, pricing, promotion and complete commercial operation of the service.

It supports multiple adaptive video bit-rates, subtitles, audio languages and bookmarking across all devices.

Commercially SVoD, TVoD, AVoD and F/BVoD or combinations and multiple payment systems for in-app purchases. Clickable graphical overlays, pre-roll videos and vouchering form part of its extensive feature set.

In this way, Suggested TV delivers a TV industry quality OTT service in an extremely short period of time. The result of five years’ extensive development it’s an exemplar of to how to do OTT well. www.easeltv.com

ERICSSON MEDIA SOLUTIONS

MEDIAFIRST VIDEO PROCESSING ENCODING LIVE

Live High Dynamic Range (HDR) TV services presents a challenge because early HDR channels may contain a mix of HDR and standard dynamic range (SDR) content, such as advertising, trailers for other channels, or other non HDR sources. When SDR content is rendered on an HDR display, brightness and colour mapping errors occur, which negatively impact the viewing experience.

Ideally this will be fixed in post production’ before transmission but that’s sometimes impractical. Relying on the television to live switch between HDR and SDR modes is risky, if there is an extended switch time (the TV lags) or a full failure to switch (if there’s a

missing or incorrect signal). This is especially risk-prone with multiple SDR and HDR changeover points occurring in a short period of time (e.g. during commercial insertions). hat’s needed is a real-time workflow mechanism to convert SDR images to HDR. sing Ericsson’s new intelligent tone mapping algorithms, service providers can take control of the display of both SDR and HDR content within the same broadcast service. This approach empowers services providers to maintain the quality of experience, regardless of the content type, rather than relying on consumer electronics.

These new capabilities will be available in

Ericsson’s range of industry leading encoders with initial implementation on the MediaFirst Video Processing Encoding Live encoder of a new conversion mode.

This new mode enables SDR shown on HDR display to look like HDR’ this is to allow SDR sources to be mixed with HDR sources on the fly’ and maintain an HDR experience. Ericsson will not claim to make’ HDR from SDR as this is impossible.

The technique is fine tuned to create a more consistent and balanced viewing experience that is under the control of the service provider. www.ericsson.com

EVS

X.ONE

Producers of smaller-scale live operations are constantly challenged to find the right production toolsets to meet their specific requirements. To fill this gap and provide operators with technology featuring industryleading speed and reliability, EVS has announced a new unified live production system - X.ONE. The ultra-simplified system offers smaller and mid-sized productions the ability to ingest six camera feeds and import any other files. Single operators then have the power to create replays, control audio, cut together a live feed with the built-in video switcher, add graphics to live programming which is output

in the highest broadcast-standard quality and for web-streaming. X.ONE puts all the power of an entire control room in the hands of a single production operator using only the solution’s touchscreen.

The system is built on EVS’ foundation of software-defined technology and natively supports AIMS-compliant IP SMPTE 2110 feeds. X.ONE acts as an assistant producer alongside the operator allowing them to access pre-defined materials for example highlights and creating an overall more efficient single-user workflow. It can be easily adapted for each production with its contextualized user interface changing

to best suit the environment in which it’s deployed. Specific sports or entertainment productions have dedicated interfaces which highlight the most-needed features and remove unnecessary ones. This puts users in a unique production environment of predefined functions letting them operate in a much more efficient way.

And because it’s built with EVS technology, users can be sure that X.ONE will provide the speed expected in a production system, the reliability needed in the live environment and the after sales and ongoing support that’s always provided with EVS products. www.evs.com

IMAGINE COMMUNICATIONS

SELENIO NETWORK PROCESSOR

Selenio Network Processor (SNP) is the industry’s first pure-IP processing solution. A next-generation, FPGAbased signal processing platform, SNP handles uncompressed UHD signals based on the SMPTE ST 2110 specification for transporting media over IP networks. The high-density 1RU solution enables media companies to seamlessly bridge SDI and IP networks, while easily meeting UHD requirements in live production.

By processing uncompressed UHD signals over IP in conformance with SMPTE ST 2110 (the industry-consensus standard for the transmission of video, audio and meta data over IP networks), SNP enables media companies to process high-quality video signals to meet all customer preferences – without requiring a mezzanine compression

scheme or relying on nonstandard, proprietary hardware.

The SNP is optimised for UHD production via redundant 100Gb Ethernet network connections, each capable of delivering eight uncompressed UHD signals in each direction. Support for these highcapacity network connections eliminates the requirement to compress UHD signals, improving overall efficiency, and contributing to space and powerconsumption savings, while preserving picture quality and system latency.

The SNP offers all the capabilities required in today’s complex production environments, including advanced audio processing and HD-UHD and HD-3G up/ down-conversion, as well as the HDR adaptations and conversions required for integrating UHD and HD signals.

It also provides critical synchronisation and timing functions, overseeing the integration of new signals into the production environment and assuring the optimal timing of SMPTE 2110 signals for interoperability with all other compliant equipment.

Ideal for fast-paced mobile production industry, the SNP features four integral processing blocks, each of which can be assigned a separate application and reprogrammed on the fly. The multipurpose nature and quick-configuration capabilities of the SNP significantly reduces equipment requirements and enables production companies to respond to the requirements of the current job, and then quickly reconfigure to tackle future assignments. www.imaginecommunications.com

LIVEU

LU600 WITH 4K HEVC PRO CARD

At I C 0 7, Live is exhibiting its flagship L 00 unit with the new HEVC Pro Card for the first time. The product is a powerful addition to Live ’s global newsgathering and event coverage solutions (the L 00 unit is upgradeable in the field for those already deployed).

Integrating the L 00 with the new K HEVC/H. 5 hardware-based encoder allows professional broadcasters and content creators to benefit from unparalleled video performance with extreme bandwidth efficiency. Live is adopting the HEVC standard across its entire product portfolio from its smallest uplink units to hybrid truck solutions, delivering the highest compression and lowest power consumption.

Key features and benefits include •Superior 0 0/ K video quality based on broadcast-grade hardware encoding, supporting virtual reality and 0-degree applications •Very low power consumption, delivering four hours of battery time for unit operation •Dynamic bitrate and resolution changes on the fly, enabling real-time encoding based on available bandwidth, providing the best streaming solution in low bandwidth situations •HEVC and H. file encoding capability for production workflows

• Live Store’, allowing broadcasters to go live under any network conditions while simultaneously saving a high-quality copy of the live video for future purposes ith the L 00 HEVC solution, new opportunities emerge, either in terms of making K a realistic cellular bonding proposition, or in terms of halving bandwidth costs for existing formats.

eighing around kg ( . lbs), the L 00 includes Live ’s integral LRT (Live Reliable Transport) protocol for optimized video performance using adaptive bitrate and forward error correction technology. LRT enables reliable, low delay live video streaming over non-guaranteed IP networks. www.liveu.tv

MISTIKA

MISTIKA VR

Mistika VR is built around the immersivereality toolset within SGO’s hero suite Mistika ltima and offers optical flow stitching at incredible speed. The stitching solution has a more advanced, intuitive and simplistic interface compared with the complexity of Mistika Ultima. This ensures the software can be widely used among those working in VR and who need access to smart, fast and affordable stitching software.

The affordable VR focused solution offers real-time stitching capabilities using S O’s optical flow technology, which has been developed using totally unique stitching algorithms. With highend VR stitching capabilities, Mistika VR allows users to maintain the highest images quality.

Mistika VR takes camera position information and sequences then stitches the images together using extensive and intelligent pre-sets. Not only has the application been developed to encompass and work with as many existing VR camera formats as possible, but SGO is investing in the growth of the product by creating custom pre-sets for productions where teams are building the rigs themselves.

Braum Katz, Mistika VR user: “SGO has unleashed a tsunami in the industry. I’ve spoken to at least half a dozen stitchers - all of them are experiencing something close to euphoria this week. We suspect a major boom in productions stemming from your work.”

Greg Newland, Mistika VR user: “Well, colour me impressed! Roman Bichillo is a very kind type of sorcerer, and he helped me with a preset for my rig, using the new beta release, and behold the results!”

Luis Flores, Mistika VR user: “Is Mistika about to wipe out all stitching software, making it the most viable, sought after allin-one mono and stereo 3D VR stitching and finishing software available www.sgo.es

NEWTEK

NEWTEK NDI PTZ CAMERA

NewTek’s NDI PTZ Camera is the world’s first PT camera that is truly plug and play. ith built in NDI functionality, the revolutionary IP camera can transmit full 0 0p 0 video directly to NDIcompatible products across a standard network. Even though the NewTek NDI PT connects to the network with a single Ethernet cable, it still has the capabilities to deliver perfect video and audio, with tally, PT control and uncompromised power.

Once the camera has connected to the network, it will become visible to all compatible systems running the latest version of NDI including LiveStream Studio, SplitmediaLabs XSplit, Streamstar, O S Studio, StudioCoast vMix, Telestream irecast and NewTek TriCaster. In addition, the NewTek NDI PT camera can also be automatically recognised by applications such as oToMeeting, Skype, Skype for usiness, oom Media and many more.

The NewTek NDI PT was developed as a result of the industry move to IPbased production and this movement is transitioning very quickly due to high customer demand. NewTek recognised that its customers are looking for solutions that will simplify their work, whilst still expanding their opportunities to create better content. Therefore, with the availability of NDI cameras, the movement towards complete end to end

IP-based production will continue.

The PT camera has installation flexibility, for example it can turn any office or meeting room into a remote studio for video conferencing or streamline virtual education classroom production and on demand teaching.

Alternatively, the NewTek NDI PT can capture competitive gaming action and eSports from every angle or explore medical, security, wedding and

government video applications.

NewTek customer StudioXperience, a askul.TV broadcast venue, comments The NewTek NDI PT cameras are a great addition to our IP video workflow.

They can be set anywhere in the environment and through the magic of NDI they immediately appear on our network and can be accessed and controlled remotely. www.newtek.com

NEXGUARD NETWORK ID

Piracy is a long-standing challenge that continues to cost content owners and distributors significant revenues. The size of the threat is perhaps easiest to measure in live sports distribution. or example, the August 2017 Mayweather-McGregor boxing match was made available to around three million viewers via illicit streams, with estimates of lost revenues significantly over ten per cent of the total PPV revenues.

To remedy this, Nex uard launched its Network ID product at I C 0 7. Network ID inserts a unique invisible and robust forensic watermark in primary distribution feeds for linear TV, be it satellite, cable or fibre. The watermark remains with the

content, even in the case of transcoding, resizing, downscaling, recording by camcorder or any other alteration before illegal redistribution.

The Network ID watermark provides clear evidence of the distribution path to determine the source of illegally distributed signals, including for live sports broadcasts.

This allows content owners to focus their anti-piracy efforts on the main sources of leaks quickly and effectively. The Network ID watermark also serves as proof of ownership to enable the takedown of pirated streams, such as social media illicit re-streams. The Network ID watermark can be detected through the Nex uard online

detection portal, a scalable, automated detection service.

An industry first, Network ID is based on the industry’s most widely deployed forensic watermarking solution, an invisible technology tested by olden Eyes.

Nex uard forensic watermarking is already used by all ma or Hollywood Studios, AMC Networks, China’s i iyi, EE TV and more.

Nex uard also works with the ma ority of the members of the newly founded Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, a new global coalition dedicated to protecting the dynamic legal market for creative content and reducing online piracy. www.nexguard.com

PAYWIZARD

PAYWIZARD AGILE AND MASSIVE AXIS

Visitors to IBC2017 were introduced to the brand-new strategic partnership between Paywizard and Massive Interactive; showcasing a data-driven solution that helps OTT operators to create personalised user experiences to maximise acquisition, grow ARPU and reduce churn.

The customer centric solution uses rich data insight and predictive analytics to deliver a more targeted user experience and optimise engagement with an OTT service at each of the eight key ‘Decision Moments’ in the customer journey: Find, Join, Consume, Upgrade, Downgrade, Bill, Leave and Win Back.

The customer experience element of a provider-subscriber relationship has become the most critical consideration for OTT services today. Global research published by Paywizard reveals that failure to understand a customer – and to provide a consistently positive customer experience as a result – can have a fatal impact on a subscriber relationship. Together, the two companies have combined the power of both the Paywizard Agile and Massive AXIS platforms to enable providers to deliver the right content, offers and assistance at the perfect time – engaging their subscribers with a service that is most relevant to them.

Through the Decision Moments dashboard within Paywizard Agile, an OTT operator can leverage data analytics to track each subscriber interactions and segment their subscriber base, then trigger a change in the front-end UI via Massive AXIS depending on a customer’s stage in their journey. Under ‘Leave’ for example,

Paywizard’s predictive analysis identifies customers indicating a high propensity to churn and recommends package options relevant to that individual. Massive then takes that insight and tailors the front end to display personalised package options, which reduces the likelihood that the subscriber will churn.

This detailed, data-driven personalisation from Paywizard’s combined solution strengthens the subscriber’s engagement with the service – and therefore delivers an exceptional customer experience – allowing any operator to achieve optimum commercialisation. www.paywizard.com

SACHTLER AND VINTEN

ALL-NEW FLOWTECH TRIPOD TECHNOLOGY

Sachtler and Vinten have reinvented the professional tripod with flowtech, an all-new carbon-fibre camera tripod technology. The two companies considered every detail of the camera operator’s workflow with flowtech, which features the world’s fastestdeploying legs and other key features to ensure quick and easy setup in any type of remote production environment. flowtech 75 is compatible with all ma or 75mm fluid heads, and made its debut at I C 0 7. ith its instant set up, versatile height range, and exceptional torsional stiffness, flowtech is designed to simplify and accelerate the workflows of camera operators on any type of broadcast, film, or video pro ect. flowtech’s design offers a set of two-stage carbon-fibre tripod legs with an easy-to-remove midlevel spreader, rubber feet, and a payload capacity of 20kg (44lbs).

Unique quick-release brakes enable all of the tripod’s legs to be deployed simultaneously and ad ust automatically to the ground’s surface, eliminating the need for operators to bend over or manually ad ust multiple brakes on each leg. A unique hinge-lock

mechanism allows users to capture extremely low, groundlevel shots, removing the need to bring a second set of “baby legs” to each shoot.

This exceptional torsional stiffness of flowtech ensures that the tripod will not twist during camera panning movements, an extremely important consideration in all motion picture productions.

Lightweight and easy to transport, flowtech 75 is specifically designed to be carried comfortably on the camera operator’s shoulder.

To qualify flowtech’s performance, the tripod has been tested in the most punishing environments ranging from sludge and sand to extreme temperatures. In more than 0,000 lab-testing cycles and .5 million clamp operations on the test endurance rig, flowtech exceeded the stringent performance targets for both the Sachtler and Vinten brands. www.vinten.com

DOPCHOICE SNAPBOX

Flexible LED panels, light tiles and tube-shaped fixtures have become economical LED lighting sources.

While these fixtures supply plenty of light output, they lack the softer quality of a professional modelling light.

Ultimate upgrade: To solve this, DoPchoice, makers of light shaping tools, intro’s the first no hassle softbox just for these fixtures. Utilising DoPchoice’s patented self-tightening Snap Technology, Snapbox quickly unfolds and instantly deploys into a rectangular shape creating a smooth diffusion box that mounts over standard frames to soften and control light emitted from raw LEDs. No hassle: Front and sides feature quick hook’n loop attachment of diffusion fabrics. The front diffusion panel is made of popular Magic Cloth stretched across the rectangular front for even, optimum diffusion.

No spill: The sides control spill via self-attaching fabric panels. Each comes with two sets of interchangeable side panels. One, made of Magic Cloth, controls ambient light and the second is an opaque black/metallic fabric with a reflective layer on the inside, to amplify light, and a black layer that cuts spill.

Easy mounting: Snapbox simply attaches to any given light. Its corner eyelets are handy for flying it overhead on safety cables.

Alternatively, the corner elastic straps can be stretched over a standard Frost Frame/ flag, and mount with standard grip equipment.

Instant diffusion trio: The Snapbox is available to fit a variety of brands including: LiteGear, Alladdin, BB&S, Cineroid, Fomex, etc.

Available in three sizes, the Snapbox 4x2 measures 123cm long, 62cm wide and 32cm high, and weighs just 2.75kg/6lbs. The 4x4 is 123cm long by 122cm wide by 32cm high and weighs 3.7kg/8.1lbs.

The ample 8x4 reaches 209cm long, 122cm wide, and 31cm high, yet weighs barely 8kg/17.6lbs. All are a very slim 30cm/11.8in deep.

Snap on grids: DoPchoice Snapgrids snap up and hook‘n loop on to direct light and control spill. www.dopchoice.com

TELESTREAM

TIMED TEXT SPEECH

Timed Text Speech is a professional subtitling solution for auto-generating a transcript using speech-to-text technology.

This new tool is designed to provide both text and timing results faster than real-time from an audio or video file. This mean that broadcasters in a post production environment can create a timed transcript from their programme immediately after an edit. Timed Text Flip is also integrated into Telestream’s stand-alone professional subtitling products MacCaption and CaptionMaker. This enables users to review text results on-the-fly, format them for on screen viewing, and export professional subtitle files for TV broadcast and OTT delivery.

In addition, Timed Text Speech is born in the cloud. This provides a cost-effective solution to customers looking to economise traditional subtitling. By processing media in the cloud for speech-to-text applications, users can scale their subtitling productivity. ploading a big media file to the cloud is not necessary with Timed Text Speech.

High-quality streaming audio is created automatically from the input media using Telestream Media Framework. Because this is streaming audio, there is virtually no time wasted uploading or waiting for the entire file to process. Text results are delivered right away as a text stream at the same time the speech-to-text process is running.

This means users can be productive while

Timed Text Speech is generating timing and text of their video programme.

Timed Text Speech supports multiple languages and will expand support for more as they become available. In addition, a special list of keywords can be submitted for processing media with special names and terms.

Timed Text Speech is part of Telestream’s end-to-end video delivery software tool set. Telestream software tools not only can create the timing and text from input media, they can prepare the subtitle file for broadcast and embed the text as professional TV data including CEA0 /70 , Teletext, and DV subtitling. www.telestream.net

THE TELOS ALLIANCE: TELEVISION SOLUTIONS GROUP TELOS INFINITY IP INTERCOM

IP technology is already revolutionising operations in the broadcast studio.

Now, the digital transition is even more fully realised with the introduction of the first product built on the brand-new Telos Infinity IP Platform Telos Infinity IP Intercom.

More than simply an intercom with AoIP, Telos Infinity IP Intercom replaces legacy matrices with an advanced, distributed IP network solution that leverages the power and potential of Livewire+ AES67.

Telos Infinity IP Intercom provides plugand-play operation, infinite scalability, lower TCO, and simplified operation compared to existing systems. Audio from any device on the network automatically becomes available no matter its location, whether across the studio or across the world.

This capability along with superior audio quality erases the line between internal communications and contribution audio.

Putting these elements together creates an unsurpassed value proposition and challenges the decades-old definition of a broadcast intercom.

Standards-based technology Livewire AES 7 is a standards-based protocol and is ideally suited for all levels of TV broadcast and production workflow as it delivers broadcast quality audio with the operational flexibility of an IP network. The Telos Infinity IP Intercom completely breaks the antiquated model of a centralised matrix and enables traditional intercom functions to be combined with contribution quality audio.

Design versatility Telos Infinity IP Intercom features powerful yet easy-to-use Dashboard software for setup and control. The Dashboard software can also act as middleware between Telos Infinity and existing third-party communication and control products, providing easy introduction and integration of new Telos Infinity hardware into an existing intercom system.

TCO Unlike the traditional matrix model, which is both finite and expensive, the Telos Infinity IP Intercom is fully scalable. Expansion and future growth is simply a matter of adding necessary belt packs, intercom panels, or desktop stations, simplifying the upgrade path and reducing cost. success.telosalliance.com/tvsg

TIMELINE TELEVISION

TIMELINE’S TRIPLE-EXPANDING IP 4K HDR OUTSIDE BROADCAST TRUCK, UHD2

Timeline Television, an industry-leading provider of broadcast technology and services, launched a multi-million pound, state-of-the-art IP 4K HDR outside broadcast vehicle, UHD2, in May 2017. It is one of the most advanced in the world, incorporating the first instance of IP protocol VS TR-0 in a truck.

With an Arista 100G switch at its heart and a SAM IP infrastructure, HD delivers large scale complex OBs simultaneously in uncompressed 4K UHD HDR and 4K UHD SDR a brand new and innovative concept in an O workflow.

Timeline’s triple-expanding OB truck is designed to support Sony K cameras.

The IP backbone is sourced from SAM. This includes two Kahuna switchers, IP multiviewers, and the gateway cards, which allow Timeline to interface to SDI equipment. Its two Kahunas enable SDR and HDR to be run simultaneously along with down converted HD outputs. The set up allows production teams to work in VS TR0 (SMPTE ST 0 draft), enabling Timeline to work with video and audio as separate essence flows within an IP workflow There is also space on board for 12x IP-enabled EVS K XT servers. Sound is provided by a large Calrec 56-fader Apollo console. This is interfaced into the IP world

by Madi IP cards provided by SAM. This

enables the sound desk to access any audio in the IP domain.

Timeline worked closely with SAM to design a workflow based on the latest IP infrastructure and HDR technology available, providing customers with a highly scalable solution to meet complex production requirements without additional OB support.

Timeline has always been at the forefront of technology and launched Europe’s first HD O truck in 0 5 to support T Sport’s UHD channel. Timeline has now succeeded in building the most advanced IP 4K HDR OB truck with the best technology from across the industry. www.timeline.tv

TVU NETWORKS TVU ROUTER

The TVU Router was designed to provide video producers with the speed and dependability of an Ethernet connection out in the field. The solution provides high bandwidth internet connectivity, over 200Mbps, and/or private network access on the move. nlike an ordinary i- i hotspot, with TVU Router, users can now transfer and receive files, stream video and search the web from their laptop or mobile device wherever they are using a high speed, reliable and secure bi-directional data connection.

There are many instances in which moving large data files from the field to the studio are needed, but not practical due to a lack of high-speed broadband access. TV Router solves this by creating a wireless Ethernet cable-like connection between the two locations.TV Router incorporates TVU’s proprietary Inverse StatMux Plus, known as IS , technology.

IS+ is an IP technology that’s used to provide a high bandwidth IP connection by aggregating and maximising multiple cellular, i- i, satellite, microwave and even BGAN connections for data transmission. TV Router optimises data flow through either a cloud-based TVU Cloud Gateway or TVU Private Network ateway.

TVU Router gives users the advantage of having a virtual high-speed Ethernet connection with optimal bandwidth from wherever they are – even from a fast-moving vehicle. Applications for TVU Router include broadcasting, sports and news. or example, news reporters

producing stories in the field may wish to upload completed news stories containing video that were edited in the field to the station for broadcast. Large file transfers that use a single, standard cellular connection are typically unreliable and too slow. Or multiple users may require reliable internet connectivity to effectively access

hosted devices such as news production systems, media asset management systems, and automation systems. Multiple IP connected devices at the remote site may also require reliable network connectivity such as teleprompters, IP cameras, and remote cameras. www.tvunetworks.com

V-NOVA

PERSEUS-POWERED UNIVERSAL MEDIA PLAYER,

BY V-NOVA LTD AND THEO TECHNOLOGIES In a world of fragmented devices and unreliable delivery networks, ubiquity of high-quality service delivery is fundamental to the business of content owners and TV operators, and this means support across the widest ecosystem of devices on all delivery networks. All established and new players are going to have to adapt to handling millions of viewers simultaneously on best effort networks.

In August 2017, V-Nova and Theo Technologies announced the integration of V-Nova PERSEUS 2 with THEOplayer Universal Player, which simplifies the launch and reach of new services, allowing operators and service providers to deploy device agnostic PERSEUS-enabled streaming services on all HTML5-capable platforms.

V-Nova PERSEUS 2 has proven that it addresses the real bottlenecks of IP video delivery, allowing for better viewing experiences across all data networks. It has been designed to provide enhanced platform support, and has been deployed to enable operators to quickly benefit from the core efficiencies of high quality encoding.

The award-winning THEOplayer Universal Video Player is a video playback solution that aims to facilitate the perfect video experiences on any platform or device, at any time and everywhere. Across the ecosystem, the

solution empowers publishers, video publishers, telcos and broadcasters to monetise their content and to deliver cutting edge video experiences to their audiences.

The combination of PERSEUS 2, the only cross-media codec, and THEOplayer, the most complete, performant and innovative crossplatform video player in the market, now allows operators and service providers to deploy efficient streaming services at the

best picture quality within the largest standard cross-platform environment: HTML5. This also means increased reach and retention, while at the same time minimising the costs of delivery and platform support. This new solution is the only one of its kind that works across all media types and on all devices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a fundamental requirement in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s video environment. www.v-nova.com

VERIMATRIX

VERSPECTIVE RT Verimatrix sees real-time client data analyses and diagnostics as key to helping video service providers (VSPs) gain a holistic picture of how their services are performing. That’s why just ahead of IBC2017, the company introduced Verspective RT, an optional component and natural extension of the Verspective Operator Analytics platform, which emphasises data security and integrity as a foundation for actionable intelligence.

Verspective RT provides VSPs with indepth information about the subscriber experience and service perception on both managed and unmanaged networks.

It also offers insights into quality of experience and content viewing habits enable optimisation of video delivery, subscriber experience and overall service composition. The brand-new solution additionally supports the integration of additional real-time data tools from partners to provide comprehensive service diagnostics capabilities.

Leveraging a modular deployment architecture, Verspective RT can be utilised as a standalone option, which requires a much smaller deployment footprint, or as the front-end for client and network “event” collection within the broader Verspective Operator Analytics solution.

Client-level events can be combined with enrichment data streams to provide a

warehouse of meaningful data supporting in-depth trend analyses and powerful competitive insights. Verspective RT supports a 360-degree view of subscriber and device data using a common data model within a multi-platform and multinetwork delivery system.

This unified approach produces a powerful platform that can be used to overcome data fragmentation and silos across video services organisations.

Especially important data sources in such systems are the client devices themselves,

providing a detailed view of live and on-demand consumption, as well as subscriber/device interactions.

Verspective RT enables a secure return path data for both linear and adaptive bitrate services to a scalable data collection resource that can be virtualised, server-hosted or cloudbased. Combining all this data yields viewer insights that help operators reduce subscriber churn and create new revenue streams. www.verimatrix.com

X.NEWS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY X.NEWS

x.news is a powerful story research tool that transforms the way journalists work: • cuts the time and effort needed to stay across multiple information sources by up to 90 per cent, making journalists more productive, helps journalists to spot and break stories faster.

• scans across hundreds of different (internal, external, professional and social) sources, enabling distinctive coverage that stands out from the competition.

• allows journalists to work anywhere on a connected device • avoids the pitfall of ‘fake news’ sources by assisting the journalist’s verification of incoming news feeds with More On This (MOS) Reasons why x.news is innovative: • x.news’ range of sources offers journalists all the sources journalists need without the clutter • The company’s cloud-based platformindependence. x.news is a freestanding tool which requires no existing system infrastructure • Responsive interface which provides a high-quality flexible user experience on PC, tablet and mobile • Existing industry partnerships, and the company’s ability to move quickly to provide new integrations as required by its customers.

•x.news is the foundation of a modern newsroom At IBC, x.news showed x.news 1.9 with a multitude of coveted new features: • The new TimeLine module – an optional add-on – works with users’

search results from a completely new perspective. It gives them a quick overview of when relevant things happened. Zoom in and out on the TimeLine and the results of the panels will automatically be updated.

• PDFs, emails and image libraries (EXIF and IPTC) are fully indexed and searchable. As a result, users can find and share information even

faster with colleagues.

• WhatsApp group chats integration: Add x.news as a contact and receive corresponding WhatsApp messages • Twitter experience improved: previews of images or videos are now available within x.news • Native app for iOS and Android for work on the go www.x-news.eu

GATESAIR

MAXIVA ULXTE LIQUID-COOLED UHF TRANSMITTER The Maxiva ULXTE is GatesAir’s new product family of liquid-cooled, IPenabled UHF TV transmitters. Available in power levels from 1.2kW to 150kW on all modulations, the ULXTE incorporates the latest LDMOS transistors and RF devices for impressive efficiency and power gains. Overall ULXTE transmitter efficiency has been raised from 42 to 45 percent compared to its predecessor, which represents a 10 percent increase.

Transmitter power has been raised by 20 percent, a significant operational benefit that allows broadcasters to get more power out of a smaller transmitter – substantially improving cost per watt.

The ULXTE integrates GatesAir’s latestgeneration Maxiva XTE exciter. Featuring a software-defined modulator, the XTE includes native IP inputs and eliminates the need to retrofit transmitters with additional gear to enable network connectivity for DVB-T2, DVB-T2 Lite, ATSC 3.0 and other standards, giving broadcasters an out-of-the-box solution to simplify the input and output of multimedia services via a local- or wide-area IP network. The XTE-driven modulation reduces costs and power consumption by lowering wattage requirements at the amplification stage, without affecting signal strength.

Maintenance is streamlined in several ways, including a lightweight footprint that enables true single-engineer maintenance. The minimal array of power blocks inside the transmitter, along with the industry’s lightest PA

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modules (11 kilograms versus 20 to 30 kilograms), also reduce overall size and weight of the transmitter while improving efficiency and power-density per square meter. Simplified labor extends to its layered, redundant control architecture.

On the RF performance side, GatesAir’s RTAC™ (real-time adaptive correction) software strengthens signal correction at the amplification stage. RTAC software dynamically, and continuously, adjusts modulation error ratio (MER) and shoulder levels to optimize performance. These adjustments minimize unwanted RF above and below the channel that affect signal integrity, and reduce non-linear distortions and artifacts that come with poor MER and shoulder performance.

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GEOGUARD

GEOGUARD SHIELD Premium content commands a high price – but today’s consumers are savvy enough to spoof their location to access video content that would otherwise be unavailable or much more costly. Thirty percent of global Internet users today use location spoofing services – like Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – to evade geo-fencing measures. Despite this geo-piracy threat, the majority of streamed media is not safeguarded against the use of VPNs, which are easy to find and designed to be used by any consumer regardless of technical competence.

GeoGuard Shield is the first hyperaccurate, future-proofed content protection solution that effectively protects rights holders in the TV and media industry through preventing geopiracy.

GeoGuard Shield protects against VPNs, proxies, Smart DNS proxies, Tor nodes, account takeovers, credential stuffing and more. GeoGuard’s technology evolves with each new threat and blocks over 100,000 new location fraud methods every month. It analyses over 10 million transactions per day at up to 1,000 transactions per second with 300+ checks on every transaction.

Born from the powerful and proprietary technology designed by GeoGuard’s parent company for the iGaming industry, GeoGuard Shield is the only solution on the market whose high accuracy level has been third party tested and verified – completed

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by security consultants Cartesian.

GeoGuard is also studio approved, recognizing the urgent needs of the industry and GeoGuard’s ability to meet to them.

The balance of automation blended with human intelligence to achieve this

accuracy is what separates GeoGuard from other geolocation circumvention services, resulting in the most comprehensive and accurate database to protect media rights – while producing virtually zero false negatives to ensure an optimal user experience.

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LITEPANELS

LITEPANELS GEMINI Litepanelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new Gemini is a 2 x 1, RGBWW soft panel that includes daylight and warm white (tungsten) LED lights as well as red-green-blue LEDs, enabling highly flexible and precise color adjustment.

Gemini offers an extensive choice of control options, including industryfirst Bluetooth, to suit any professional lighting application.

Now, lighting professionals not only have the convenience of achieving their desired lighting setup without having to gang together multiple lights, but Gemini, as a true RGB-WW panel, enables them to light their talent with the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most accurate white light.

They can reliably achieve exceptional color and realistic skin tones, eliminating the need for color correction and saving postproduction time and money.

Until now, users of most 2 x 1 panels have achieved white light by mixing red, green, and blue, which can create undesirable color spikes. Gemini eliminates this problem by giving users a daylight-to-tungsten light foundation and then enabling them to fine-tune the color throughout the full, 360-degree color wheel. As a result, users can match a broad range of ambient lighting conditions quickly and simply.

Gemini offers this unmatched flexibility through its easy-to-use, intuitive menu interface with LCD screens in three lighting modes: Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) Mode, Color Mode, offering hue saturation and intensity (HSI) control for full color and saturation

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control, and Gel Mode, providing the ability to dial up a variety of popular gels. All three modes give users complete intensity control with dimming from 100 percent to zero without any color shift.

With its on-board power supply,

Gemini is significantly lighter than competing panels that require an external ballast. The panel is significantly more agile, allowing it to be transported easily and rigged rapidly with fewer cable connections.

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AUTOSCRIPT

AUTOSCRIPT INTELLIGENT PROMPTING

Autoscript Intelligent Prompting is the broadcast industry’s first teleprompting solution designed from the ground up around an end-to-end IP workflow.

Intelligent Prompting delivers on all the promised benefits of IP — complete flexibility of content transportation, reductions in operational and capital expenses, and widespread availability.

Finally broadcasters are able to adopt a fully IP-based prompting solution, with a scalable architecture that can support them in their transition to IP operations.

Intelligent Prompting ensures that much less data is sent over the IP network by placing the intelligence needed to generate the script inside each prompting monitor. In this manner, the monitor is able to produce the video output directly, while remaining in constant communication with the master application to ensure perfect ongoing synchronization and easier operation.

The updated software application, WinPlus-IP, builds on existing procedures such as shortcut keys and layouts, while including improvements to the software’s ease of use, such as clearer menu structures and added functionality. The software’s modern user interface includes a device status tool to enable monitoring and management of all Intelligent Prompting devices on the network.

Intelligent Prompting features hardware improvements that deliver the connectivity, flexibility, ease of use, and redundancy critical for live broadcast operations. The unique

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rail-based mounting system achieves rapid assembly with quick-release mechanisms for both the camera and monitor, reducing overall setup time by up to 75 percent compared to other leading systems. Plus, the combined weight of all Intelligent Prompting components is significantly lower.

For example, the EVO-IP 17-inch on-

camera system is more than 30 percent lighter than its predecessor, the LED 17-inch. In addition, a new carbonfiber hood features side panels that can fold completely to protect the beamsplitter glass and allow it to remain in place during transportation, massively reducing the risk of breakage.

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SMALLHD 1703 P3X

SmallHD introduces the brightest 17” reference grade video monitor available, the 900nit 1703-P3X. With camera makers rolling out new cameras with higher resolution, increased color space and higher dynamic range, filmmakers are increasingly asking for reference grade monitors that they can work with in full daylight. The 1703-P3X answers that call.

The 1703-P3X is double the brightness of other 17” reference monitors. It is at home in full sunlight, and covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 and Rec 709 color spaces. The 1703-P3X features a 1500:1 contrast ratio and a 179° viewing angle, along with SmallHD’s Pagebuilder OS toolset.

“This monitor is both bright, extremely color accurate, and offers true reference grade cinema color,” explains Wes Philips, SmallHD co-founder. “Covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color space, it’s the perfect monitor for DIT’s on-set or location, and for mastering in post.”

Designed to serve the demanding color display requirements of both on-set and post production color grading professionals, the 1703-P3X comes pre-calibrated for DCI-P3 and Rec 709 for both broadcast use and cinema mastering. Covering 100% DCI-P3 with a Delta E average of <0.5, it offers easy installation of the user’s own 3D LUT calibration with advanced color management solutions like Light Illusion’s, LightSpace CMS, or SpectraCal’s CalMAN.

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The 1703-P3X features one HDMI and two SDI inputs plus one HDMI and two SDI outputs. The fast and intuitive operating system allows ganging of on-screen tools like HD waveform, vectorscope, false color, focus peaking and 2x zebra bars simultaneously.

Its Dual View function allows users

to monitor two input sources simultaneously with side-by-side viewing.

The new monitor’s bright display supports any LUT workflow through SmallHD’s ColorFlow 3D LUT Engine which enables 3D LUT support, allowing previously created look-up tables to be used on-set.

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ERICSSON MEDIA SOLUTIONS

MEDIAFIRST VIDEO PROCESSING LIVE ENCODER

Live High Dynamic Range (HDR) TV services presents a challenge because early HDR channels may contain a mix of HDR and standard dynamic range (SDR) content, such as advertising, trailers for other channels, or other non HDR sources. When SDR content is rendered on an HDR display, brightness and colour mapping errors occur, which negatively impact the viewing experience. Ideally this will be ‘fixed in Post Production’ before transmission but that’s sometimes impractical. Relying on the television to live switch between HDR and SDR modes is risky, if there is an extended switch time (the TV lags) or a full failure

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to switch (if there’s a missing or incorrect signal). This is especially risk-prone with multiple SDR and HDR changeover points occurring in a short period of time (e.g. during commercial insertions).

What’s needed is a real-time workflow mechanism to convert SDR images to HDR. Using Ericsson’s new intelligent tone mapping algorithms, service providers can take control of the display of both SDR and HDR content within the same broadcast service. This approach empowers services providers to maintain the quality of experience, regardless of the content type, rather than relying

on consumer electronics. These new capabilities will be available in Ericsson’s range of industry leading encoders with initial implementation on the MediaFirst Video Processing Encoding Live encoder of a new conversion mode.

This new mode enables SDR shown on HDR display to look like ‘HDR’ – this is to allow SDR sources to be mixed with HDR sources ‘on the fly’ and maintain an HDR experience. Ericsson will not claim to ‘make’ HDR from SDR as this is impossible. The technique is fine tuned to create a more consistent and balanced viewing experience that is under the control of the service provider.

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ERICSSON MEDIA SOLUTIONS MEDIAFIRST CONTENT PROCESSING

Ericsson will launch MediaFirst Content Processing, the industry’s first software based, multi-application platform, at IBC 2017. The platform is designed from the ground up with high quality, full performance video processing capabilities specifically for the contribution market.

Ericsson MediaFirst Content Processing answers the growing industry need in the Contribution content processing market for greater flexibility, superior low latency, and the ability to repurpose processing functions to efficiently deliver new and increasingly immersive video experiences.

The first application designed by Ericsson for the platform is UHDTV HEVC contribution decoding. By combining the flexibilities of standard servers with Ericsson hardware acceleration, service providers can efficiently future proof media processing applications. HDR Conversion, exchange compression and content protection technologies are examples of process intensive solutions MediaFirst Content Processing addresses for the industry, whilst providing a comprehensive toolset to ease the transition to ‘All IP’ and Distributed Cloud Contribution.

Paired with Ericsson’s AVP HEVC contribution encoders, MediaFirst Content Processing provides the best end-to-end solution for UHDTV or HD HEVC contribution with optimal picture quality and latency. The solution supports today’s connectivity needs, with

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either ASI or IP inputs and 4:2:0 or 4:2:2, 8-bit or 10-bit uncompressed outputs via a range of industry standard connections both traditional and IP. The platform is designed to be a path to cloud-native contribution, providing exceptional operational automation, efficiency and agility through the open tools that are already used in many

of the world’s leading data centers.

Unlike most clusters, Distributed Cloud Contribution clusters span wide geographical areas and can be used to interconnect media between locations, taking advantage of the freedom to deploy different capability as needed, using standard, open software.

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GUNTERMANN & DRUNCK

DP1.2-VISIONXG-MC4 KVM EXTENDER Guntermann & Drunck GmbH claim yet another superlative in the KVM industry: the DP1.2-VisionXG-MC4, the world’s first and only KVM extender for uncompressed, latency-free transmission of 8K video at 60Hz. The high-class KVM extender system consists of a computer module and a user module. It allows users to operate their computers remotely while benefitting from the pixel-perfect, uncompressed transmission of highresolution DisplayPort video over four video channels and distances of up to 10,000m.

The systems are available in different expansion stages for single-head, dualhead or quad-head graphics. For the multi-head graphics all video channels are absolutely synchronized and as transmission is pixel-perfect they’re free of any fragments or tearing. This means that these video channels (DisplayPort 1.2 with 4K@60Hz each) can be combined and by this offer the capability of even handling uncompressed 8K video at 60Hz frame rate – again free of any latency.

The dedicated transmission over optical fibers provides enough bandwidth for uncompressed DisplayPort 1.2 video signals, keyboard/mouse, RS232, USB2.0 and audio.

With more and more operations based on high video resolutions the computer processing power now has to increase significantly to accommodate these resolutions. Hence there’s an even

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bigger need to move such computers away from the operators as they produce even more noise and heat. The new KVM extender “DP1.2-VisionXG” from G&D now allows to operate such computers remotely – yet in a 1:1 connection without any latency and especially without any loss in quality. This fact is especially interesting since DisplayPort cables for transmitting high resolutions are usually extremely short.

The system includes many missioncritical features such as the screen-freeze function, the monitoring function, a redundant power supply, SNMP and two network ports.

Detailed specs: Video •Latency free (zero delay) transmission, no frame drops, no tearing, perfect hand eye coordination •Uncompressed, lossless transmission in 1:1-Performance •Supports DisplayPort 1.2a resolutions •Supports 4K and UltraHD resolutions at 60Hz per video channel •Supports 8K resolutions at 60Hz using four video channels

•Resolution per channel up to 4096x2160/60Hz (4K@60Hz), 3840x2160/60Hz (Ultra-HD@60Hz) •Maximum resolution with four video channels 8192x4320/60Hz (8K@60Hz), 7680x4320/60Hz (Super HiVision@60Hz) •Capable of further standardized resolutions as part of maximum pixelrate •Visually lossless image data compression can be activated for emergency operation (for example, if single transmission lines fail, the bandwidth may be reduced to be handled via the remaining transmission lines) •24 bit colour mode •Pixel encoding RGB 4:4:4 with 24bpp / 8bpc Operation •Console with all video channels at both modules Signals •PS/2- and USB keyboard/mouse support •Bidirectional transmission of audio and RS232 as default •Embedded Audio in DisplayPort •Transparent USB2.0 transmission

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GUNTERMANN & DRUNCK

TALLY LIGHT SUPPORT FOR KVM SYSTEMS The new tally light support facilitates any G&D KVM matrix system to make tally information available, even when operating computers remotely or when operating a number of different computers.

KVM systems derive from the classical IT world and today are used for almost any broadcast process. Though some may lack for the one or the other original broadcast application. One of those used to be the transport of tally information.

Where’s the tally signal used? Usually we can find tally lights at the cameras and via tally controllers they’re also provided to the deployed computers.

So when the camera is turned live the red light turns on – the same with any corresponding computer system. This gives an important information to the operators: anything touched on the live computer will immediately go on air!

But what if the computer is operated remotely? And furthermore: what if the operator can choose from a number of computers? How make him aware of the current tally status? G&D now implemented the “GPIO status” to their KVM matrix systems.

How it works: typically the tally information is provided as a simple on/ off status on the computer side. This has to be provided again at the monitor workplace. In their easy concept G&D use their PS/2 interfaces for the GPIO (tally) status. Nowadays we hardly find anymore PS/2 keyboards and mouses

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but in the standard G&D devices besides USB still provide the PS/2 interfaces.

The latest firmware now allows for configuring the PS/2 interface to serve for GPIO (tally) instead of keyboard and mouse. Thus at the computer side a tally signal can be fed into the CPU device. The system can handle up to four GPIO status per device. In the matrix configuration you can now declare how the different status should be operated.

First of all: what comes in goes out. A status that’s provided to the CPU will be reflected the same way at the console (CON). Hence any action happening at the computer can be displayed at the workplace in the same way. There it’s up to the installation if the GPIO signal is used for turning on a red tally light again or anything else.

Furthermore the matrix uses the GPIO status in their own intelligence. The

status can be displayed on the screen (OSD can be configured for customized text message and color) and furthermore in the “select menu” (see attached image). Having the tally information available in that menu already gives an indication about the live status even before switching onto that computer.

So the tally will become standard in all G&D matrix systems now at actually no additional costs. However, dealing with open-end PS/2 cables may not be everyone’s cup of tea. For more convenience G&D now also provide some small devices, the GPIO-changers.

These have got Phoenix Combicon connectors instead of an open end which enables to easily connect the output of a tally controller. The same device can also be used on the user side and there provides enough power for lighting the tally.

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ARVATO SYSTEMS AVATEGA SCHEDULE

Content is key - in today’s market viewers have a huge range of choice not only in what they consume, but also when and where. Media companies’ major investment area is content and they need to get the most value out of it.

Arvato Systems “Avatega Schedule” supports the entire planning process for linear and non-linear content on multiple platforms from a single application.

New highlights presented at IBC 2017: Assisted Schedule Creation - Avatega Schedule revolutionises channel management by automating all the repetitive tasks in the scheduling process, massively reducing the time it takes to populate both linear and non-linear schedules. Uniquely, Avatega Schedule also maximises the return on content by ensuring that purchased rights are used before they expire.

Assisted Promo placement Combining the powerful scheduling capability of Avatega Schedule with the intelligent algorithms of Arvato Systems’ S4AdOpt, massively increases the efficiency and also the effectiveness of promo placement. Prioritised rules, complemented by manual overrides and enforcement, allow Avatega Schedule to automate the placement process while operators maintain full control.

Adobe PrimeTime® Integration - The combined power of Avatega Schedule and Adobe PrimeTime® enables media organisations to create engaging, personalized viewing experiences with a

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robust monetization layer. Bringing the Avatega program schedule and Adobe PrimeTime® video platform together, let you create a unique user experience and use the power of the Adobe Marketing Cloud® for personalised scheduling.

The recommendation engine of the Adobe Marketing Cloud® can consider metadata of program (e.g. actor, staff) to improve recommendation quality and click through rate. Recommendations based on the schedule e.g. next week there is a movie with your favorite actor are enabled. New business model like sales of live program are easily embedded into the user experience.

With Avatega Schedule our goal is to enable Media companies to succeed in transforming their content into value.

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TELESTREAM WIRECAST

Telestream has been a pioneer in live streaming since the industry’s rapid rise more than a decade ago. Working with top CDNs, Telestream earned its position as a market leader in social media streaming, when its Wirecast live streaming production software was the first technology partner to support live streaming to Facebook via their API. Wirecast allows operations of any size or industry to create and stream high-quality live broadcasts from their computers to dozens of popular destinations such as Facebook Live, Youtube Live, Periscope, Twitter and others. This September’s release of Wirecast 8 introduces new features that raise the bar in live streaming production - features such as Rendezvous, Wirecast’s peer-to-peer video conferencing tool, multi-channel audio ingest, multitrack audio output, and render engine improvements that make it easier for users to edit, composite and mix multiple graphic elements to create and stream professional quality content to any destination.

Some of the most innovative content producers in live streaming have pushed for an all-in-one solution that allows for professional looking live streams, all while reducing the need for 3rd-party hardware or software. Rendezvous, for example, removes the need for additional video conferencing tools by allowing the Wirecast user to send a link to remote guests, which can be launched on any smart device or Internet-

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connected computer, greatly increasing ease of use. Invited guests can join a live show by clicking the link provided by the Wirecast operator. Once guests have joined the Rendezvous session, they can easily be added individually to any shot or shots in the Wirecast production, or be combined into a single shot. Remote guests can share their video camera, microphones and screens with the host.

News channels and independent producers alike are always looking for ways to grow their audience. Wirecast allows news teams and individual users to easily publish content to social

media, engaging their audiences in real-time conversations and feedback by displaying live Facebook comments on screen with the support of NewblueFX integration. With the addition of multichannel audio ingest and multi-track audio output, multi-language streams become possible, allowing users to reach a wider viewership. Wirecast production across LAN workstations through NDI allows users to dedicate video, audio, graphics, scoreboards, and social media tasks to multiple operators so that they may achieve production values beyond what a single operator can manage.

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VSN

WEDIT Wedit is a highly functional web-based editing tool, 100% developed in HTML5 and integrated within VSNExplorer, VSN’s flagship media and business process management platform. This quick and easy ‘cloud video editor’ allows journalists to manage and edit all their videos in the Cloud, and prepare them for broadcast from a single and unique interface. Thus, in addition to saving time, it helps companies to avoid costly NLE systems and users’ licenses.

Integrated with the fully-featured VSNExplorer MAM, Wedit users can work on footage and clips located in deep archive, near-line or online storage anytime anywhere from any given web browser (Windows / MAC). Also, it allows to rely on parameters such as audio transcriptions, format, bitrate, rights or metadata automatically extracted by the MAM itself to accurately search for content. For example, an editor could search for sports videos containing the year’s best goals, locate and time-code actual segments.

Wedit users can fine-tune edit sequences quickly by cut; generate cut lists; mark-in and mark-out segments with frame accuracy; associate customized metadata to the editing cuts; easily locate video segments thanks to keyframes’ auto-generation at every change of scene; customize the layout; drag and drop from the interface’s timeline; and consolidate and publish sequences to any video format (MPEGDASH, MP4, Smooth Streaming) thanks

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to the adaptive multi-bitrate.

Wedit allows to export EDL files to finish editing, if necessary, in another third-party NLE, such as Premiere, Final Cut Pro or Media Composer; as well as publishing final editings to any destination, including social media and WebTV platforms.

In conclusion, Wedit helps media companies and production teams become much more efficient by allowing them to work collaboratively, maximise their productivity, meet tight deadlines easier, and of course, by avoiding additional costs on NLE licenses and onpremise equipment.

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LEYARD

LEYARD LED MULTITOUCH For customers looking for large, seamless, interactive video walls for a wide range of collaborative applications from corporate settings to broadcast to educational institutions, the Leyard® LED MultiTouch offers a seamless, smooth, lightweight, durable touch surface that delivers superior performance enabled by the patentpending Leyard® PLTS™ (Pliable LED Touch Surface™) technology.

Leyard LED MultiTouch incorporates the latest touch technology, allowing up to 32 simultaneous touch points, enabling multiple users to simultaneously interact with the video wall without affecting other users. It is available in video wall sizes as large as 4.9 meters wide and up to a 196” diagonal.

HIGH IMPACT, SIMPLE DESIGN Leyard LED MultiTouch is designed to integrate easily with Leyard LED video walls using Leyard PLTS technology, an ultra-thin, proprietary material applied directly to the surface of the LED video wall. Leyard PLTS is durable, lightweight and provides a smooth, continuous touch surface. Leyard LED MultiTouch video walls are lightweight, thin and unobtrusive, making them ideal for almost any environment since it does not dramatically affect the mounting depth of the video wall.

IMPROVED OPTICAL PERFORMANCE Leyard PLTS enhances the optical

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performance of LED video walls when compared to glass covered interactive video walls. The antiglare properties of Leyard PLTS eliminates distracting reflections while parallax error is avoided with the direct application of Leyard PLTS to the LED surface. Leyard PLTS allows the LED video wall to maintain uniform color and brightness in direct and off-axis viewing.

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TVU NETWORKS

TVU ONE WITH H.265/HEVC TVU Networks has taken its popular TVU One mobile cellular transmitter solution a step further with the integration of the H.265/HEVC video compression standard. The TVU One with HEVC cellular mobile solution uses both HEVC video compression and TVUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented Inverse Statmux Plus (IS+) transmission algorithm, which transmits HD quality video with halfsecond latency - even in situations where transmission is being done from inside a fast-moving vehicle or in low bandwidth environments. TVU One with HEVC live video streaming solution takes advantage of the improved compression and data management inherent in HEVC encoding, using less data and performing with even greater stability than ever before.

TVU One with HEVC is available with embedded modems and can transmit simultaneously over multiple connections, including cellular, microwave, satellite, BGAN, WiFi, and Ethernet. Weighing just 2.2 pounds or about 1 kilogram, TVU One with HEVC offers a robust set of functions designed to fit the needs of any size live video broadcaster. With simple worry-free operation, it delivers industry-leading video transmission resiliency and high-definition picture quality within an ultra-compact and rugged hardware chassis. With TVU One with HEVC, broadcasters can fully leverage the versatility of a small, lightweight, IPbased high-definition video field transmitter without sacrificing performance, features or picture quality. Making its IBC debut, the TVU One with HEVC is already shipping.

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BRIGHTCOVE

CONTEXT AWARE ENCODING Context Aware Encoding reduces the cost of storing and streaming video without compromising playback quality for viewers. With Context Aware Encoding, the compression settings are tuned for each video using advanced content analysis algorithms; resulting in smaller video files.

The majority of video delivered over the internet today uses Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) streaming technologies, such as HLS and MPEG-DASH, which helps to optimize video playback. An ABR stream contains multiple renditions, which are encoded at different resolutions and bitrates. Streaming services generally create a single encoding configuration often referred to as a ladder, that is used to encode every piece of content, which results in inconsistent quality between different types of content.

Instead of using one ABR ladder for all content, Context Aware Encoding analyzes each source video and intelligently builds a custom bitrate ladder. It takes into account constraints associated with the delivery network and device being used to view the content and decides how many renditions are needed and what resolutions and bitrates to use for each, while still maintaining a consistent level of quality across all titles. This results in massive savings on storage and bandwidth costs for customers, while improving the playback experience for users.

Using the static ABR ladder, a mobile 3G user with 1,000kbps of sustained

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bandwidth would peak at the 360p rendition at 900kbps. Context Aware Encoding determined it could create a higher resolution 432p rendition at a lower bitrate - 777kbps. This rendition uses 13% fewer bits and delivers higher resolution and quality.

Encoding video to all 8 renditions of the static ABR ladder generates a total of 14,750kbps of data. For a one minute

video, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 885MB. The Context Aware ladder generates only 4,950kbps. So for the same one minute video, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 297MB, which represents a savings of 66% in storage costs. Since the bandwidth used depends on the number of viewers and the duration of video viewed, bandwidth savings can be even higher than those for storage.

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BLACK BOX BOXILLA

Boxilla is a premier enterprise-level KVM and AV/IT system management platform.

It serves as a centralized command center with a dashboard giving broadcasters an instant snapshot of their network. This includes what users and devices are active, and how much bandwidth different devices are using.

Boxilla is designed for enterprise-level deployments with large-scale, missioncritical applications involving multiple end-points. In these environments, Boxilla’s ability to streamline and automate the communications between KVM devices becomes highly valuable.

For everything from emergency rooms and 911 centers, broadcast control rooms, to classrooms and conference rooms, Boxilla is redefining efficiency and functionality in high-volume environments.

Boxilla’s premier benefits include: •Centralized Configuration Management.

Centralized upgrading sends firmware updates over the network.

•Security. It automates security management. Boxilla captures all the end points in the system and can detect if hackers are trying to break in.

•Ease of use. Boxilla’s comprehensive and centralized command center makes it far more straightforward to manage everything across the enterprise.

•Performance Monitoring. It actively keeps logs of user connections reporting on who’s connected to whom.

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Integrated with the company’s InvisaPC™ solution, Boxilla creates more unique capabilities. InvisaPC is the first and only high-performance solution to virtualize KVM systems. Integrated with Boxilla, it is the only solution to scale virtualized high-performance KVM environments. It handles both IP-based KVM extension/switching and access to virtual servers. This matrix can scale to an unlimited number of devices expanding its stand-alone capability for

a maximum of 32 physical and/or virtual servers. This integration provides the only solution to manage large-scale, real-time and high-bandwidth virtualized KVM solutions.

At IBC 2017, Black Box will demonstrate Boxilla, and its integration with InvisaPC. In addition, Black Box will demonstrate its next software integration release with the company’s DKM solution for KVM extension.

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EASEL TV

SUGGESTED TV We are submitting ‘Suggested TV’ because of its unique position in offering a standalone, end-to-end, multi-tenant, cloud-based OTT service with all necessary tools to publish and operate a complete OTT video service.

It includes an award-winning UX/ UI and applications across a truly impressive range of consumer devices; browsers, mobiles, tablets (iOS and Android), TVs (including Samsung, LG, Philips, HbbTV), OTT boxes (including Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV), Pay TV (including Netgem, Arris, Samsung, Cisco and TiVo), TV browsers (like Opera TV) and Chromecast.

A client only needs to provide its video content and branding to go to market.

This formidable platform powers OTT home cinema from Curzon, OTT TV in NBCUniversal’s hayu and OTT hotel TV and films from Airwave (new client to be announced at IBC).

Suggested TV combines leading web services to create a cohesive, globally deployable, scalable and extensible platform to deliver high-quality OTT services quickly; AWS, Azure, multiple CDNs (Akamai, Verizon and Cloudfront), multiple DRMs (Widevine, Fairplay and PlayReady) and services from Cedexis, Maxmind and Bitmovin to create a cohesive end-to-end, multi-tenant OTT platform.

On this globally sustainable, scalable and extensible infrastructure Suggested TV provides a full suite of management

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tools; CMS, CRM, marketing tools and analytics. Designed and developed

by Easel TV, this facilitates publishing, packaging, pricing, promotion and complete commercial operation of the service.

It supports multiple adaptive video bit-rates, subtitles, audio languages and bookmarking across all devices.

Commercially SVOD, TVOD, AVOD and F/BVOD or combinations and multiple payment systems for in-app purchases. Clickable graphical overlays, pre-roll videos and vouchering form part of its extensive feature set.

In this way, Suggested TV delivers

a TV industry quality OTT service in an extremely short period of time. The result of 5 years’ extensive development it’s an exemplar of to how to do OTT well

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DATAMINER

DATAMINER RELEASE V9.5

DataMiner is the world’s leading end-toend multi-vendor network management and orchestration platform for the broadcast and media industries. The media landscape is evolving quickly to an All-IP environment. With its latest 9.5 release and built-in Service and Resource Management (SRM), Skyline Communications has enhanced DataMiner´s capabilities towards a fully integrated solution to orchestrate IP workflows and media services end-toend, across any vendor and technology boundaries. – truly orchestrating your SMPTE-2022-6 and SMPTE-2110 IP streams, even in a blocking switch fabric.

SRM suite is a blend of seven core DataMiner applications, all together in one fully-integrated open-architecture platform.

SERVICES DataMiner’s unique multi-vendor architecture manages services (e.g multicast-streams) across any mixture of bespoke hardware, on-premises and off-premises VMs, containers and microservices.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Within DataMiner, not only hardware elements and ports are managed as a resource, but also virtual machines and containers, network bandwidth and capacity, and even virtual resources such as rooms, desk positions, and staff.

PROFILES

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The customizable library of profiles in DataMiner can be applied to any device, software function, or mixture of those.

Being infrastructure agnostic, profiles are the perfect mediation layer, decoupling workflows from the underlying technology.

CONNECTIVITY DataMiner resolves service flows across the complete service chain and understands how VLAN segments, MPLS tunnels, SMPTE 2110 streams connect.

AUTOMATION Without any restrictions, any operational workflow can be fully automated.

A comprehensive graphical editor,

complemented with an advanced scripting engine for complex automation, provides full freedom to create workflows at run-time.

SCHEDULER The scheduler executes any activities and sets up any session or event with the highest precision either as a single task or a series of recurring events.

VIRTUAL FUNCTIONS DataMiner virtualizes bespoke hardware, appliances, software applications, and microservices as a set of manageable elementary functions. Each set of elementary functions is modeled into a DataMiner resource pool.

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TVLOGIC(VIDENTE) LUM-310R

The LUM-310R is a 4K HDR Reference Master production monitor with a 31inch wide Super-IPS 4K LCD (4096 Ă&#x2014; 2160) and a local-dimming backlight array designed to reproduce reference HDR content at a maximum luminance of 2,000 nits with a simultaneous deep black minimum of 0.002 nits.

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TVLOGIC(VIDENTE) VFM-055A

The VFM-055A is a 5.5-inch OLED oncamera viewfinder monitor specially designed for use on smaller, DSLR-sized rigs. Utilizing OLED panel with a high resolution of native 1920x1080, high contrast ratio of 17,000:1, the VFM055A offers truly cinematic image quality with deep blacks and wide-gamut color reproduction.

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AEQ

OLYMPIA 3 AEQ has been an equipment and service provider for the Olympic Games since 1988 in Seoul.

Now, taking advantage of all these years of experience, (see references at: http://www.aeq.eu/aeq-today/events) and the know-how gained from KROMA Intercom systems and their applications for Outside Broadcasting, we now proudly present the new Olympia 3, Digital Commentary System with AoIP Connectivity.

Olympia 3 counts on these outstanding features: • Commentary Unit (CU), standalone or connected via a DanteTM AoIP Network using 8 independent channels. Scalable architecture: • Simple routing to DanteTM AoIP devices or • integrated in AoIP intercom systems or • connected to AoIP commentary system matrix.

• Standalone mono or stereo sound mixer with mixing, routing, tone and dynamics control. 3 commentator inputs and a dual-mono or stereo line level input. Monitoring capabilities for 8 remote and 2 local sources.

• Configurable as interpreter desk up to three languages.

• 3 Gigabit IP ports per unit for redundancy, daisy chain and auxiliary data or video transport.

• Dual power supply: 48VDC via PoE or

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external local power supply.

• Software for Configuration and Remote Control.

• Rugged and ergonomic mechanics, suitable for indoor and outdoor locations.

Olympia 3 represents a breakthrough in Commentary Systems, providing greater

flexibility and adaptability to different event sizes. This way, Olympia 3 has been designed to suit large events with hundreds of commentary positions at the same venue, as well as installations of less magnitude and complexity, where it may operate as a stand-alone unit or in an OB Van linked to an AoIP Intercom System.

More information at http://www.aeq. es/productos/olympia-3

03/01/2018 13:18

MULTIDYNE

MULTIDYNE VB SERIES MultiDyne’s focus on adaptability across any fiber transport scenario breaks new ground with the VB Series, a configurable, high-density platform engineered to meet virtually any connectivity requirement.

The durable, compact VB Series is based on a common platform that is built to order from a diverse array of modules across video (including 12G/4K), audio, genlock, timecode, GPIO, tally, serial data and Ethernet.

Based on the model selected, the miniature card cage can house up to 18 cards, with options uncluding singleand dual-channel video; and 4x4 audio.

Based on the customer’s architecture, the VB Series can support proprietary MultiDyne cards or openGear modules to support SNMP-based openGear DashBoard monitoring.

The thoughtful engineering of the VB Series reduces production and delivery time. Instead of requiring a purpose-built product to meet a customer’s connectivity requirement, MultiDyne engineers can discretely test each module, and configure them into a finished product configuration for shipping within one week. This flexibility will support future modules that extend beyond fiber transport and into conversion, including HDMI-to-SDI video; and AES-to-analog audio (and vice versa in both cases). Additionally, the platform will evolve to accommodate UHD scaling and signal conversions.

The VB Series’ flexible design also

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offers unparalleled adaptability to the specifications of new camera models as they come to market. Several VB Series models already perfectly adapt to signals types and counts on POV and robotic PTZ cameras from Blackmagic Design, Canon and other manufacturers, ensuring a fiber transport solution that works right out of the box.

The compact VB Series architecture (7.25x5.75x1.75 inches) can be easily mounted to POV box cameras and robotic PTZ heads. It can transport a full complement of multichannel camera signals, including 4K quad-link and 12G, plus optional supply power from the base unit to the transmitter and camera via SMPTE hybrid cable.

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NEWTEK

NEWTEK TRICASTER TC1 The NewTek TriCaster® TC1 is the first affordable end-to-end 4K IP video production system. Powered by NewTek’s NDI technology for IP-based workflows, it connects to the most prolific IP-based ecosystem in the industry, networking seamlessly with compatible products from hundreds of manufacturers and developers. This means that connections to both NewTek and third-party products from the TriCaster TC1 will be direct via IP, without any baseband video connections.

NewTek’s software-driven, IP-native approach to 4K eliminates the need for conversion to and from baseband video, allowing all integrated features including switching, data-driven graphics video playback, mix/effect busses, keying layers, and streaming to be 4K-capable without limiting the number of available resources. TriCaster TC1 has 16 inputs available, some of which can be designated for live, broadcast-quality Skype video-calling, to give producers the capability to reach any one of the 300 million monthly active users of Skype and deliver a pristine HD video call.

With the TriCaster TC1, users will have the tools to turn every frame of video into an artistic masterpiece with help from premier creative capabilities, including multi-bus mix effects, animated titles and transitions, advanced chroma keying and spectacular live virtual sets.

Users will also have the opportunity to broadcast an immersive viewing

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experience with real-time export for social media sharing alongside dualchannel live streaming to Facebook Live, Microsoft Azure, Twitch, Twitter, YouTube Live, and more.

NewTek’s TC1 has been described by the industry as “the most complete production system on the planet for the modern producer, publisher and content

creator”. As a result, TriCaster TC1 has quickly become one of NewTek’s most anticipated solutions before its shipping date in May 2017. The ability to easily create a totally immersive viewing experience for audiences defined by amazing clarity and detail ensure that the TriCaster TC1 will continue to be a commercial success.

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HARMONIC

VOS CLOUD SOFTWARE AND VOS 360 SAAS SOLUTIONS OTT video consumption is experiencing explosive growth. By the year 2021, global OTT video revenues will reach $65 billion, according to Digital TV Research. To address the need for simplified OTT delivery, Harmonic recently expanded media processing and delivery workflow capabilities for its VOS™ Cloud software and VOS 360 SaaS solutions.

The VOS solutions now offer streamlined content capture capabilities, including support for MXF and MPEG2 transport stream files, with asset acquisition from local and cloud storage.

Any live inputs encoded by VOS can automatically be captured and stored in the cloud.

New broadcast playout capabilities in VOS cloud offerings include support for graphics, branding, and digital video effects (DVE) for both file-based and live workflows.

Video quality has also been improved for OTT services, with VOS Cloud and VOS 360 solutions now offering UHD support. Encoding and transcoding for VOS offerings is performed by the Harmonic PURE Compression Engine™, an advanced, software-based transcoding technology that supports SD, HD and UHD formats and MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC and HEVC codecs for OTT multiscreen and broadcast delivery.

Additionally, Harmonic’s VOS Cloud media processing solution now supports dynamic ad insertion for live and VOD OTT streams to increase OTT

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monetization for operators. The accuracy and seamlessness of ad stitching matches that of television, and ads can be made more relevant to the viewer through hyper-targeting, resulting in increased monetization for OTT operators.

OTT video delivery is driving new areas of monetization in the pay-TV industry, and Harmonic is committed to

helping operators fully understand and capitalize upon those opportunities.

The recent improvements made to Harmonic’s VOS solutions for OTT service delivery result in better video experiences for consumers and accelerate the time to market for new services, while also increasing revenue for video content and service providers.

03/01/2018 13:18

DEJERO

DEJERO CELLSAT Dejero CellSat is the ground-breaking result of a partnership between Dejero and Intelsat, the largest satellite operator in the world. It offers broadcasters a unique blended cellular and Ku-band IP solution that reliably transports high quality video to achieve live coverage from remote locations.

Cellular network congestion and location are major challenges when it comes to bandwidth availability for news crews relying on cellular connectivity to transport video from the field. Dejero CellSat helps broadcasters make the crucial decision about which video transport asset (satellite-equipped vehicle or cellular technology) to deploy to achieve the best result. Previously this could present a trade-off between transmission reliability, on-location flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

Dejero CellSat addresses this issue in a unique manner by delivering the required bandwidth no matter what the external environment presents, and gives broadcasters the confidence to go live from more locations.

Dejero CellSat relies on Dejeroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented network blending technology to combine cellular connectivity from multiple mobile network carriers with Kuband IP satellite connectivity provided

by Intelsat. If the bandwidth available from cellular connections dips due to network congestion or other factors, CellSat automatically blends in Kuband IP satellite connectivity to boost bandwidth to the required level for the

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live shot.

The Dejero CellSat solution communicates with the satellite terminal auto-acquire system to simplify and accelerate the satellite connection process. There is no need to schedule satellite time, saving crews valuable time and removing the constraint of broadcasting within a pre-defined window of time. In addition to managing the fluctuating bandwidth of individual

cellular connections, CellSat software dynamically and intelligently allocates satellite bandwidth for optimal performance.

Ultimately, CellSat offers increased reliability to broadcasters, with the convenience of procurement, network management, billing, and support from a single vendor; a package that is currently unmatched in the marketplace.

03/01/2018 13:18

BROADPEAK UMBRELLACDN

Delivering a high QoE can be challenging. The best CDN for delivering video content to Australia is not necessarily the same as for delivering it in South America; some CDNs perform better for certain NSP subscribers than others. In addition, some CDNs are more expensive but provide a better quality of service, which is essential for premium content. A single CDN does not provide the best fit for all situations.

Without a way to dynamically balance traffic between different CDNs, content providers can expect viewer QoE to suffer.

Broadpeak’s umbrellaCDN™ CDN selection tool is one of the only solutions that allows content providers to choose the most adapted CDNs for delivering video content. umbrellaCDN is available as both a service and a product, offering a variety of advanced capabilities, including CDN Diversity™, a new unique technology that allows content providers to dynamically take into account the instantaneous quality of several CDNs as a service to deliver the content with the highest quality possible. umbrellaCDN with CDN Diversity™ deserves to win this award because compared with other methods, it uniquely addresses content providers’ requirements for dynamicity, service uptime, low cost, and superior QoS. By employing a user agent that requests different chunks of content from various CDNs for a same session, umbrellaCDN with CDN Diversity is

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able to adjust in real-time the amount of data requested from the different CDNs, requiring more from the ones that answer rapidly and with the highest bitrate and putting in quarantine those that do not perform well. The data requested from the various CDNs is always different, eliminating extra

overhead with respect to the volume of sent content. CDN Diversity reduces the latency in the system by making it possible to buffer a lower amount of content, since the bandwidth capacity of the network is seen as more constant.

As QoE improves, subscriber satisfaction increases.

03/01/2018 13:18

ADB

GRAPHYNE2 The new graphyne2 software family is a complete software suite designed for pay-tv in online, hybrid and offline scenarios. It unifies access to all types of content, from linear broadcast, ondemand and OTT, delivering consistent and seamless UX/UI across the different content types, delivery networks and multiple viewing devices.

The new software family, which is due to be launched at IBC 2017, builds on the ADB’s award winning graphyne2 Multiscreen e2e solution. On one hand, it complements the perfect online product with editions and adjustments for offline and hybrid environments – graphyne2 Hybrid. On the other hand, it provides modifications to seamlessly merge with the Android TV ecosystem – graphyne2 Android. All the three products constituting the family (graphyne2 Multiscreen, graphyne2 Hybrid, graphyne2 Android) have consistent UX/UI and are managed by one graphyne2 Application Server. In this manner, pay TV operators can cater for all the online scenarios in an economical and operationally efficient way. With one setup, it can run the three services in parallel while offering a smooth, flexible and personalized migration path from offline to online world as consumers evolve. ‘ graphyne2 helps the operator to aggregate the content from different video sources, including external VOD apps, and present them to the user in a modern, personalized and

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attractive form. The built-in targeted advertisement and direct marketing communications tools allow the operators to quickly react to changes in consumer behavior and offer new services and packages.

Specifically, The capability of graphyne2 to run directly on a smart-TV

in a bedroom or on an Android TV-based set-top box in a secondary residence, is very appreciated by operators.

ADB can port this solution on legacy hardware, and thanks to the second screen applications, non-performing settop boxes can be upgraded.

03/01/2018 13:18

WORLDCAST SYSTEMS WORLDCAST MANAGER

WorldCast Manager is a unified NMS software solution, designed specifically for the broadcast, satellite and telco industries. It provides a centralized web interface (also accessible from desktop and mobile devices) enabling the monitoring and management of broadcast networks of all sizes.

This new generation of network monitoring can link a wide network of SNMP-enabled devices across multiple locations and provides the user with a clean, modern and integrated interface for control.

WorldCast Manager has been designed to connect and communicate with any SNMP-connected device from any manufacturer. All units across the network are detected and automatically added to the monitoring pool thanks to the WorldCast Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s automated network discovery and autoconfiguration engine. Alarms (based on readings and/or specific events) are set based on the equipment drivers and can be customized at will to notify the appropriate users via email, SMS, voice call or in-application alerts.

WorldCast Connect provides its entire library of drivers to customers as part of any deployment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and also offers a complimentary driver creation service with any valid support contract.

The WorldCast Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dashboard provides a centralized view (using maps, floor plans or flow charts) of the status of your entire operation from a single screen. The Dashboard also displays

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some high-level information about ongoing events and provide fast access to the entire equipment tree across all sites.

In addition to showing real-time performance metrics, the WorldCast Manager also captures and stores readings and events to provide the user with detailed historical data. The

entire data set can be mined using the timeline-based analytics module or the statistical reporting panel. Both provide interactive data visualization features tailored to provide insights on events and facilitate operational support and decision-making at all levels of the organization.

03/01/2018 13:18

ROSS VIDEO

ROSS GRAPHITE ALL-IN-ONE PRODUCTION SYSTEM The Graphite all-in-one production system combines the capabilities of the Carbonite production switcher, XPression Graphics, and Rave Audio Engine in a compact 4RU chassis.

The integrated Carbonite switcher contains two ME’s with 4 full-featured keyers, a transition keyer for DVE and Media Wipes, 2 Ultrachrome chroma keyers, and 4 two-keyer MiniME’s that can be assigned to multiple locations, and utilized simultaneously –ideal for simplified live event production or for use as secondary system in large scale productions through the AUX outputs of the main switcher.

Graphite’s single-channel XPression graphics package provides unlimited layering. Users can create templates with true 3D objects, utilize virtual camera movements, and benefit from such features as the Playout Sequencer for precise playout operations.

Without any additional hardware or software, two channels of XPression Clips is also included – to add another layer of production sophistication.

Graphite’s new Rave Audio Engine offers crisp 24 bit audio from external embedded SDI inputs, internal XPression and Carbonite MediaStore sources.

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Graphite can also send and receive audio from within the system-host PC and utilize the PC speaker outputs for monitoring.

These sources can be controlled through Graphite’s dedicated DashBoard-based 28 channel audio mixer. This fully-featured audio system is accessed through the DashBoard browser, and integrates with the Carbonite switcher for seamless operations.

An optional Audio Panel with 8 analog inputs, 5 analog outputs, and AES IN/ OUT is ideal for live-event productions or any production involving mic’d hosts.

All analog inputs can be controlled through the Rave Audio Mixer and outputs can be used for customized AUX channels – ideal for individual Mix/Minus feeds to your hosts. Microphone preamps and toggle-able phantom power on these inputs ensures quality sound across the board.

03/01/2018 13:18

ROSS VIDEO

ROSS FURIO SE ROBOTIC CAMERA SYSTEM The Furio SE is a higher performance, easier to install/maintain and safer to operate Furio robotic camera system.

The new carbon fiber lift delivers a 50 percent increase in extension range, increasing overall height by almost 40 centimeters. Lift speed has doubling to 15 centimeters per second.

An internal magnetic strip encoder replaces the lift wiredraw, eliminating potential for interference between the wiredraw and cables.

A rocker switch on the dolly permits the lift to be raised and lowered locally without a control system or joystick panel. The position of the lift can be read off a scale on the second stage.

Lift and dolly electronic connections use a sliding blind mate mechanism that allows for fast assembly and protection against cable and connector damage.

All electrical circuits are contained within two Field Replaceable Units, simplifying fault management, servicing and replacement.

Power and control FRU status LEDs make fault identification and diagnosis quicker and easier. Connectors on top of the FRU are protected from accidental damage.

Auto-sensing 110/220 Volt DC power supplies, 24 and 48 Volt outputs for the pan/tilt heads, and an integrated power strip to power cameras, prompters and other accessories simplifies power management.

On-board Front and Rear E-Stop buttons cut power to the dolly, lift,

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and head. The lift latches in its current position and the dolly comes to a controlled stop. The head becomes free-wheeling so it can be manually repositioned if necessary.

Front and rear light bars flash indicating robotic movement. These lights can be dimmed to suit the

operating environment.

Safe-t-glide wheels ensure the dolly does not tip during rapid moves allowing track speeds to be increased by as much as one third.

Common dolly and lift hardware on the Furio SE and SE Live can be reconfigured for use in either scenario.

03/01/2018 13:18

IHSE

TERA VIEWER KVM matrix switches are increasingly used in broadcast organisations to provide users with access to the vast array of broadcast devices from their own workstations. Tera Viewer software provides an IP-based preview of video signals passing through Draco tera KVM matrix systems. With Tera Viewer, users can conveniently check and monitor images as often as required in controland-monitoring applications. Tera Viewer presents live-image previews on separate, user-configurable screens, and a drag-and-drop feature makes it possible to reroute data paths simply through the KVM switch.

Tera Viewer generates live video previews through an efficient H.264 IP encoder that is directly connected to dedicated ports on the KVM matrix switch through individual CON units which follow the video input and output.

Authorised users can access live monitoring and switching from wherever a high-performance IP connection is available, regardless of physical location and proximity to the Draco tera KVM matrix switch.

Whether editing video, mixing audio, or producing broadcast output, the best place to control the KVM switch sources is from the desktop. Tera Viewer gives users the option to control matrix sources from anywhere a network connection is available. Broadcast technicians, editors, and other video personnel can easily select from the predefined list of computers assigned

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to them at the workstation. They can quickly assign the source and destination by simply dragging the CPU icon to the preferred display device.

Tera Viewer is ideally designed to work on touch-screen monitors for the most fluid computer-based control of source devices.

“Tera Viewer is an intuitive user interface ideally suited for professional KVM management at the workstation,” said Manuel Greisinger, IHSE head of sales. “With just a mouse click or a tap on a touch screen, you can quickly select the source you are looking for and carry out real-time video switching.”

03/01/2018 13:18

VSLINK HCAM

Vislink’s HCAM is a HEVC 4K UHD on-camera wireless transmitter that seamlessly brings 4K transmission capabilities to a variety of applications ranging from broadcast, sports and newsgatherings to event coverage and POV cameras. HCAM represents the next generation of flexible, portable, HEVC 4K UHD wireless systems. It works well with broadcast, ENG and prosumer cameras due to its highly flexible, configurable mounting options and intuitive video interfaces. HCAM permits 4K UHD wireless video with a 70ms latency via Vislink’s world leading RF modulation. With userinterchangeable RF modules and a range of software options, HCAM continues the sought-after line of innovative, highperformance wireless camera systems from IMT and Vislink.

It features interchangeable, futureproof dual SFP modules supporting quad 3/6/12G SDI/HDMI/Fiber Optic/SMPTE 2022-6 HD-SDI over IP interfaces. It’s also designed with Wi-fi and Bluetooth® control via a dedicated Android™ and iOS app. In addition, the unit features integrated camera control with Vislink’s FocalPoint compatibility. FocalPoint is Vislink’s latest wireless camera control system providing comprehensive control functions for broadcast needs. The system can control multiple camera and operator control panel combinations, with future-proof Ethernet control.

FocalPoint allows control of up to six cameras by multiplexing six control

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panels over a single RF link.

HCAM has optional direct-docking V-Lock and Anton/Bauer® battery plates with integral power feed throughout making it compatible with a wide range of cameras. It can also be paired with Vislink’s L1750 range of customizable wireless camera transmitters, including an H.264 low latency encoder and HDSDI/3G HD-SDI/HDMI composite inputs.

With the broadcast industry moving towards 4K UHD programming, HCAM fills the industry need for reliable HEVC transmission. 4K broadcasts are no longer reserved for in-studio applications only. With Vislink’s HCAM broadcasters will now be able to transmit and broadcast 4K when out in the field and when covering live broadcast events.

03/01/2018 13:18

SNELL ADVANCED MEDIA FORMATFUSION4

FormatFusion4, the latest release of SAM’s FormatFusion software, adds HDR capabilities to its flagship Kahuna production switcher range. The FormatFusion engine lies at the heart of the Kahuna switcher and is the key to its class leading multi-format capabilities.

FormatFusion4 brings HDR capabilities to all inputs and outputs on SAM’s Kahuna production switcher, taking its power and flexibility to the next level.

The technology seamlessly handles SDR and HDR in parallel for Sports, News and Light Entertainment productions.

FormatFusion4 supports the Electrical Optical Transfer Functions (EOTF) for: realtime control of Perceptual Quantizer (PQ); realtime control of Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG); and Sony S-Log3 profile.

FormatFusion4 also includes color space support for Wide Color Gamut (BT709 and BT2020) in all formats (1080i, 1080p and UHD). The technology is completely transparent to existing live production workflows and requires no additional engineering or external conversion equipment, even in UHD. Kahuna was used to produce the National Theatre Live’s 60th production since it launched in 2009 and was broadcast live to over 2,500 cinemas in 60 countries, including 700 cinemas in the UK. The two-part live broadcast of the National Theatre Live’s Angels in America was produced by Production Company, Creative Broadcast Solutions, together with OB company, Telegenic.

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Christopher Bretnall Technical Producer, Creative Broadcast Solutions commented “Kahuna with FormatFusion4 enabled us to deliver both SDR and HDR, and exploit rec.709 and rec.2020 at the same time. The ability to put in non-UHD content was also very appealing, so we can put anything in to the switcher and get what we need out of it.”

03/01/2018 13:18

SNELL ADVANCED MEDIA ALCHEMIST XS

SAM’s new Alchemist XS builds on the enviable reputation of the hardware Alchemist Ph.C-HD Standards converters that set the standard as the best live motion compensated framerate converters available – for decades.

Alchemist XS is the new software version and incorporates software that is 3 generations developed from the last hardware Alchemist. Designed for both live IP and SDI media streams, the system has been optimized to deliver stunning image quality even with the most complex source.

Aimed at any live broadcast application that demands the very best in standards/format conversion, Alchemist XS ensures smooth, fluid and high-resolution images with native support from SD to UHD video as well as realtime transport protocol (RTP) and SDI streams.

Alchemist XS delivers clear, sharp and fluid images, specifically solving the problem of artefacts during realtime IP/ SDI conversion up to UHD. Alchemist XS has been designed to eliminate all the issues associated with poor conversion, including doubling of imaging on moving objects; loss of resolution; jerky or inconsistent motion; and loss of object integrity – with objects breaking up and changing shape.

Alchemist XS allows broadcasters to ensure that signal quality is not compromised in any way, helping them to protect their brand image. This is particularly pertinent in the context of

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UHD, where viewer expectation is even higher.

Alchemist XS combines SAM’s heritage for world class conversion technology and industry leading IP capability to deliver a new benchmark in live conversion, giving broadcasters the capability of handling any format or framerate without compromising their signal in any way.

Features include: •The best motion compensation conversion in the world •Supports live IP and SDI media streams •Native support for SAM’s Control and Monitoring and IP Routing Controller •SD, HD, 1080p and 4K + HDR •Stunning image quality delivered no matter how complex the source

03/01/2018 13:18

CONVIVA

VIDEO AI ALERTS Conviva is launching Video AI Alerts at IBC, Artificial Intelligence Purpose-Built for Streaming Video Delivery. Publishers can now use artificial intelligence to lower costs and elevate quality of experience for their viewers. Publishers can use Video AI Alerts to automatically detect and diagnose service delivery issues, providing consistently higher quality of experience and a cost-effective way to manage the growing complexity of OTT businesses. Their viewers, in turn, experience streaming video more seamlessly with less buffering and interruptions, similar to traditional broadcast television delivery.

Publishers today spend a considerable amount of time and effort to configure and monitor manual alerts to detect service delivery issues. This often requires large operational teams, who while extremely crucial to the business, most times are not able to find nor configure every possible alert.

Furthermore, these teams must spend valuable hours diagnosing the root cause of each and every issue. From our work with the world’s largest publishers over the past ten years, we recognized the need for a solution addressing these pain points, leading to the development of Video AI Alerts.

Video AI Alerts are powered by the Video AI Platform’s detection and diagnosis artificial intelligence models.

These models leverage Conviva’s Video Graph that is generated through the analysis of billions of video streams

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per year. This graph captures the relationships between entities within a publisher’s catalog of content and the infrastructure used to deliver it – much like the social graph that captures connections between various people and their interests. This graph is what enables the intelligence behind Video AI

Alert’s real-time diagnosis of root causes.

Video AI Alerts continually compares Quality of Experience (QoE) and engagement metrics against recent norms, and instantly detects anomalies.

These alerts notify publishers of the issue, root cause, and likely solution thereby speeding resolution time.

03/01/2018 13:18

CHYRONHEGO

CHYRONHEGO LIVE ASSIST PANELS PLATFORM ChyronHego’s Live Assist Panels platform is an all-new user interface and control panel creation tool in the company’s Live Assist playout automation system family.

The Live Assist Panels platform leverages the latest multiuser web technologies to enable creation of custom-designed user interfaces for control of any ChyronHego product, and it also supports a growing range of protocols used by ChyronHego and by other leading industry vendors.

The Live Assist Panels platform is ideal in any live broadcast environment, such as live sports and stadium production, as well as corporate and enterprise environments, government organizations, and houses of worship.

Designed to empower even nontechnical users to build tailored playout workflows, the platform enables any user to broadcast live video content in a controlled manner with individualized tools to match any skill set.

The software-based Live Assist Panels platform includes a built-in scripting engine featuring IntelliSense, code completion, and coding hints that make it easy for users to build highly advanced interaction into their custom user interfaces. The panels themselves can be authored simply by dragging and dropping a range of pre-defined widgets such as drop-down menus, pushbuttons, input boxes, and sliders.

Live Assist Panels are ideal for instadium production. With a Live Assist Panel controlling ChyronHego’s stadium production tools, including

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LyricX, ClickEffects PRIME, and Live Compositor, as well as production tools from other leading vendors, users can trigger advanced animations on multiple ClickEffects-powered LED screens.

Since Live Assist Panels are based on modern, easily scalable multiuser technology, the workflow can transform seamlessly from a single operator

controlling multiple devices to multiple users controlling and accessing multiple devices. In addition, the Live Assist Panels platform offers ultra-low-latency video previews that allow for creating multiple, individually configured multiviewers and distributing them over standard IP networks.

03/01/2018 13:18

ADOBE

CREATIVE CLOUD FOR VIDEO Adobe will reveal new features to help users edit VR content, generate graphics and animations, and refine video, while providing the best experience when working alone or with a team. These new capabilities are coming to Adobe Creative Cloud later this year. These include: •Editors wanting to work with dynamic, professional graphics or graphics packages created in After Effects can soon access motion graphics templates right in Adobe Stock and through Creative Cloud Libraries. In addition, responsive design options for preserving spatial and temporal relationships and other usability improvements to the Essential Graphics panel in Premiere Pro will also be included.

•Character Animator 1.0 is unveiled with changes to core and custom animation functions, such as pose-topose blending, new physics behaviors and visual puppet controls. Adobe Sensei helps improve lip-sync capability by accurately matching mouth shape with spoken sounds.

•Premiere Pro editors can experience the immersive qualities of content, review their timeline and use keyboard driven editing for trimming and markers while wearing the same VR head-mounts as their audience. In addition, audio can be determined by orientation or position and exported as ambisonics audio for VR-enabled platforms such as YouTube and Facebook. VR effects and transitions are now native and accelerated via the

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Mercury playback engine.

•Collaborative workflows on the Local Area Network are improved with managed access features that allow users to lock bins and provide readonly access to others. Formerly in beta, the release of Team Projects will offer smoother workflows hosted in Creative Cloud and the ability to more easily

manage versions with auto-save history.

•Adobe Audition adds customizable, flexible session organization to multitake workflows and continuous playback while editing. Powered by Adobe Sensei, auto-ducking is added to the Essential Sound panel that automatically lowers the music when dialogue is spoken.

03/01/2018 13:18

PRCOMS ONFRAME

OnFrame is a new software venture from the founders of media logistics software company Nativ. OnFrame give users the power to create AI-enabled automated analysis, processing and repurposing pipelines and scale them out effortlessly and at low cost. Its pluggable architecture supports a growing array of media processing use cases and the entire platform is cloud-based and APIdriven. The beta version of the platform will be demonstrated at IBC 2017 in Amsterdam on stand 10.A42.

The OnFrame platform is a groundbreaking real-time video processing stack for rapid application development and low cost-operations. It is developercentric and aimed at companies that have large amounts of live and archive audio-visual content that want to harness state of the art AI to search, tag, repurpose and augment their content in real-time and at scale.

OnFrame’s pluggable architecture supports a growing array of media processing use cases and the entire platform is cloud-based and API-driven.

It can help content owners: •Build and deploy their own pipelines in minutes and scale them out in the cloud •Automate AI-based video analysis – using custom and public AI services •Transcode, render and augment video in realtime •Create and process actionable data as it happens •Develop and deploy their own plugins with OnFrame’s SDK

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•Source video from any IP-enabled camera, drone or webcam •Hook up a content owner’s existing file archive and process at scale and in parallel •Support files and streams in a single unified platform

OnFrame is demonstrating the platform at IBC with an aim to acquire additional market research to fine tune the solution.

It is also planning to secure companies to sign-up to a beta test of the service prior to its launch in late 2017.

03/01/2018 13:18

GLYPH PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES GLYPH ATOM SSD & ATOM RAID EXTERNAL TRANSPORT/STORAGE DRIVES

ELEGANT ENGINEERING, SOLID RELIABILITY, FAST SPEEDS: ATOM and ATOM RAID solid-state drives are the first pocket-sized, bus powered external drives purpose-built to handle massive amounts of data including 4K or more, offering maximum connectivity and compatibility—ready to meet tight timelines for cine, broadcast, photo and audio production.

HIGHEST TRANSFER SPEEDS: ATOM RAID SSD is the fastest solid-state drive of its size. It combines a capacity up to 2TB with speeds reaching 860 MB/s. The tiny ATOM SSD offers 275GB, 525GB, or a full 1TB storage with transfer rates up to 480 MB/s.

ULTRA COMPATIBLE: All ATOMs come ready to go with MAC OS X 10.4+ and Windows Vista+. They feature the latest USB-C (3.1, Gen 2) connection and are backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3. Out of the box, they’re preformatted with HFS+ with Journaling and are Time Machine ready.

EDIT 4K ON YOUR LAPTOP: The ATOM RAID is the only storage device of its type that lets you edit 4K on your laptop without lagging, pixelating or stutter.

QUIETER: Solid-state drives provide fan-less heat dissipation for a long, quiet life.

3-YEAR WARRANTY & DATA RECOVERY: Industry-unique 3-2-1 Warranty includes free replacement for 3 years with overnight replacement in the first year, Level One Data Recovery for 2

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years and Advanced Data Recovery for the first year.

FITS IN YOUR POCKET: Sleek in profile, every ATOM comes in black, grey, gold or silver, and includes a formfitting rubber composite shell for extra

protection and sure handling. At 1.88” wide x 4.8” long x .59” thick, tiny ATOM SSD packs up to 1TB of data. All ATOM RAIDs (available in 1TB or 2TB) feature 2 SSDs yet measure just 2.7” wide x 4.8” long x .59” thick.

03/01/2018 13:18

BB&S LIGHTING FORCE 7 LED LEKO

Ellipsoidals or LEKOs are the most controllable lighting fixtures in a lighting designer’s inventory. So when Denmark’s BB&S Lighting designed the Force 7 LED LEKO, it was imperative that perfect focus crisp gobo projection and clean straight cuts with shutters remain characteristics of the light.

BB&S has achieved the best solution using a high quality condenser optical system in conjunction with a single point LED light source with a high CRI of 97, and the best drive electronics ever produced. It is a small yet powerful point-source of light, combined with a special optical system that provides the most even field ever. This makes the fixture extremely useable for talent lighting for television, as well as precise set and decoration lighting, including the use of gobos or cut-to-shape forms.

The importance of an even field is that it provides the ability to light, from a single fixture, two to three anchors at a news desk that will place an equal light level on each of them. Other brands of LEKOs hotspot in the center with a significant drop off towards the edge of the beam. BB&S’s Force 7 is the first extremely bright LED ellipsoidal to offer a single point source that will not create mis-colorations or multiple shadows when used with or without gobos / beam shaping shutters.

The sharp focus of the Force 7 can also create a very soft edge when going out of focus, with no image ghosting. It operates silently (under 18db), and gives

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smooth totally flicker free dimming all the way to zero without any color shift (CCT) when dimmed, which is really important in live transmissions when the CCU operator dozed off. The light engines are available in 3000K, 5600K and 6500K color temperatures.

Last but not least, the Force 7 can replace the ellipsoidal’s legacy light engine in one minute!

03/01/2018 13:18

NEULION

NEULION DIGITAL PLATFORM V.7 The NeuLion Digital Platform provides digital video broadcasting, distribution and monetization of live and ondemand content to connected devices.

V.7 of the Platform was developed to support content providers with added functionality around personalization, content protection, 4K, and analytics.

PERSONALIZATION Rather than traditional rules-based personalization, NeuLion applies machine learning and statistical analysis to viewer behavior “watch data” to tailor category and video content pages. Personalized content is based on real-time data, without setting a single targeting rule. Personalization features can be used to improve customer satisfaction, conversion rates, advertising and more.

PROTECTION The NeuLion Digital Platform V.7 supports full AES-128 bit encryption and a multi-DRM strategy. NeuLion provides in-house managed content security and DRM, ensuring secure delivery of content. We are unaware of other technology providers offering multi-DRM for live streamed sports events.

4K NeuLion’s 4K Live Streaming ecosystem maximizes the viewing experience for fans and allows rights holders to extend their audience reach and grow new revenue streams. We are the only

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company to successfully deliver live, 4K events over the internet to consumers worldwide.

Content is captured and encoded at the venue. The stream is then compressed and delivered to the NeuLion cloud platform. The stream is then transcoded, secured, and delivered to compatible devices.

ANALYTICS ACE Analytics focuses on subscriber acquisition and reducing churn, leveraging real-time consumer watch, user and support data as content is

delivered and consumed. This allows content owners to improve recommended content, increase engagement and time spent in the service, generate unique promotions based on aggregated profiles, or predict when a customer is likely to churn and target them to improve retention.

The combination of higher quality video, delivering a personalized service, and improved data insights around subscriber retention and churn serve to increase engagement, customer loyalty, and drive higher OTT revenues.

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PHABRIX

PHABRIX QX 12G IP, UHD + HDR GENERATOR, ANALYSER & MONITORING SOLUTION PHABRIX’s Qx 12G is an IP, UHD + HDR signal generator/analyser which provides all the essential IP/SDI test & measurement tools for transitioning to next generation video formats. It helps broadcasters and technology manufacturers in three key ways: •Firstly, its unique 2110 / 2022-6 IP generation plus analysis means networks can be tested more effectively as they evolve, and packet congestion avoided.

•Secondly, it boosts visualization of HDR with new instruments like a Heatmap to better convey luminance.

•Thirdly, it delivers faster 12G physical layer analysis with real-time eye analysis, advanced Jitter testing and automation.

With Qx 12G, an operator can quickly analyse IP network traffic to determine the cause of problems like packet congestion, packet loss and jitter. The signal generator with IP encapsulator and Packet Profile Generator allows stress testing of networks as they expand with new devices. The generator allows different packet interval timing distribution profiles to be created to simulate different congestion conditions.

The IP toolset also includes a decapsulator with Packet Interval Timing analysis for instant network traffic monitoring. For effective longerterm monitoring, there’s also a versatile PIT Logging tool, which presents the accumulated max/min Packet Interval Timing for all packets plotted against time.

The HDR and WCG toolset offers new

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instruments to enhance the visualization and analysis of 4K/UHD and HD-SDI content to speed workflows. These tools include an HDR generator, CIE chart, luminance heat-map, vectorscope and waveform. The programmable HDR Heat-map highlights key luminance zones to help identify shadows, midtones and specular highlights.

Qx 12G offers the fastest physical

layer testing, with its real-time eye analysis instantly highlighting any SMPTE compliance issues. Additional 12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI physical layer tools include Jitter analysis and UHD/ HD pathological test patterns. Built-in automation control of the generator and analyser also contribute to faster, more reliable and lower cost testing.

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ARRIS

ARRIS ME-7000 WITH 4K/ULTRAHD ARRIS ME-7000 breaks through the Ultra HD compression barrier. The high performance converged compression platform supports 24 4Kp50/60 UHD/ HDR HEVC channels per 1RU at less than 20 watts per channel! That’s a channel density factor of more than 20 times over other solutions and at 95% less power per 4K channel.

New features include: •HEVC compression module with ultralow power per channel •HEVC 4K/UHD, HD and SD capability in the same module •Up to 24 4K/UHD channels per 1RU •10-bit, High Dynamic Range (HDR) support – PQ10, HLG, and DolbyVision •Easily combine HEVC output channels with MPEG-2/MPEG-4 AVC channels ME-7000 is the right solution for service providers looking to deliver a premier quality of experience (QoE) in a costeffective way while not exceeding the available capacity within their networks.

This strategy is critical to attracting and retaining subscribers and supporting the overall business model. The right transcoding technology is the key to being able to transmit channels at lower bit rates, especially with HEVC. For a given bit rate, service providers have to deliver a better, crisper picture to meet today’s subscriber expectations.

They can also decide to use the added capacity that results from lower bit rates capable in the ME-7000 to free

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up bandwidth for other high-demand services.

In addition to its performance capabilities, the ME-7000 provides huge savings in power, cooling, CO2 emissions and rack space savings over Software/Commercial off-the-Shelf (SW/ COTS) solutions. This translates into a potential 5 year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with 7x less cost over a SW/COTS solution.

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AIRTIES

AIR 7430 IP SET-TOP BOX Announced on August 24th, ahead of the 2017 IBCShow, the Air 7430 is AirTies’ new 4K UHD IP Set-Top Box (STB) that enables operators to deliver both the best quality 4K UHD video and Wi-Fi in a sleek design. Air 7430 doubles as both a 4K STB and a Wi-Fi Mesh Access Point (AP) to improve Wi-Fi performance for nearby smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices throughout the home, while saving the cost of adding an additional Wi-Fi extender.

Outdated Wi-Fi is a major cause of frustration for subscribers and operators alike. Whether it’s for consistently fast Internet connections for every device in the home or delivering quality 4K UHD video streams to IPTV Set-top Boxes, Wi-Fi Mesh is essential for today’s superconnected homes Key features of the Air 7430 include: •Hardware: Broadcom BC72604 chipset; 7K DMIPS; 2 GB RAM •Services/Security: IPTV, managed OTT, Verimatrix Ultra Security •Video Quality: 4K UHD, HEVC, VP9, HDR video quality and SDR-HDR conversion •5Ghz Wi-Fi: State-of-the-art 4x4 11ac Wave 2 Mu-MIMO using Broadcom’s BCM4366E chipset •2.4Ghz Wi-Fi: 2x2 11n technology using Broadcom’s BCM43235 chipset •Mesh Networking: AirTies Mesh Networking technology connects multiple mesh access points to each

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other and creates alternate data paths between APs to deliver more resilient and higher capacity data streams throughout the home •Client Steering and Mesh Networking: AirTies’ Client Steering technology ensures devices continually connect to the best available AP and frequency bands (2.4GHz and 5GHz) based on realtime network usage •Zero Wait Dynamic Frequency Selection

(DFS): Allows continued operation of WLAN Network while performing Channel Availability Check (CAC) for seamless DFS channel selection •Performance Monitoring: Supports AirTies’ Remote View, a cloud-based, in-home performance monitoring system to support installers and network engineering teams •Size: Compact, fan-less design: 10cm x 10cm x 2cm; 4” x 4” x 0.8”

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HAIVISION

MAKITO X H.264 ENCODER

Haivisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning Makito X encoder transports secure, low latency, HD video over any network at extremely low bitrates. Available as an ultra compact H.264/HEVC SDI or H.264 DVI encoding appliance with optional internal or removable storage, or within a high density 1RU (6 blades) or 4RU (21 blades) chassis. Makito X is ideal for remote production and interviews, monitoring and return feeds.

Haivisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s H.264 encoder differentiates itself from competing encoders with these features:

With stream quality that is on par with broadcast-quality encoders at higher bitrates, Makito X H.264 encoder delivers pristine quality at bitrates lower than 2Mbps - ideal for Internet or satellite transport of video.

- Exceptional Quality. Makito X H.264 delivers highly efficient encoding, with up to twice the quality within a given bandwidth or savings of up to half the bandwidth for the same quality compared to industry-leading encoders.

- Low Latency. With an extremely low encoding latency, Makito X delivers rich media for daily communication or mission-critical distribution needs.

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- Powered with SRT. Haivisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) technology provides end-to-end security, resiliency and dynamic endpoint adjustment based on real-time network conditions to deliver the best video quality at all times.

encoding engines, Makito X can encode video at up to 4 different bitrates and profiles for multi-bitrate streaming to optimize video distribution. Each engine can be directed to multiple network destinations concurrently - unicast, multicast, TS and RTMP - to serve desktops, mobile devices, set-top boxes, signage players, recorders and streaming servers.

- High Density. For remote installations or headends, Makito X encoder offers highly flexible configurations, available either as an ultra compact appliance with optional internal or removable storage for dual channel requirements. For harsh environments, Makito X is also available in a fanless chassis designed for high temperatures applications.

-Power & Flexibility. With 4 internal

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GRASS VALLEY GV MATRIX

Grass Valley’s GV Matrix is the industry’s most space-efficient platform for clean and quiet SDI hybrid routing with processing, including fully integrated Kaleido multiviewing. Handling up to 144 inputs and 144 outputs in an incredibly compact 4 RU frame, GV Matrix offers big production density to space- and/or cost-constrained applications including editing suites, post-production and playout facilities.

GV Matrix offers advanced routing features for SD/HD/3G SDI routing in its compact frame, including embedded audio routing with de-embedding and re-embedding of audio signals from embedded sources or MADI I/O, and ASI routing as well. Another broadcast feature built into the GV Matrix is quiet audio switching. The ability to V-fade audio removes the presence of unpleasant “pops” when audio channels are switched, ensuring quiet audio transitions.

An ideal choice for small facilities such as rental companies, trucks or mobile units, the built-in, high quality multiviewer leverages industry-proven Kaleido technology which is known for its exceptional picture quality, layout flexibility and rich feature set. The advanced monitoring capabilities and signal probing make GV Matrix ideal for production and playout applications.

The exceptional functional integration of GV Matrix can streamline infrastructure by minimizing the number of devices, resulting in less

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space, weight, power and cabling. GV Matrix is compatible with NV9000, GV Convergent and other third-party router control systems for convenient operation in any environment.

GV Matrix offers a complete SDI audio and video workflow in a single, small frame and its impressive utility fits well anywhere — whether live production, playout or general purpose infrastructure.

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GRASS VALLEY

GRASS VALLEY K-FRAME V-SERIES Grass Valley brings its production power to a new group of broadcasters and media organizations with the K-Frame V-series switcher video processing engine. At only 3RU, the footprint of the K-Frame V-series is ideal for smaller stations, sub-studios, mobile environments, corporate, sports venues, educational, government and houses of worship production facilities, where compromising on performance is not an option. With its modular design for simple scalability and serviceability, its handling SD/HD and the ability to produce in 3G/1080p with no loss of functionality, plus 4K UHD support, it is ready for anything.

K-Frame V-series systems are available in three system packages, starting at 16x8 with 1, 2 or 3 M/Es and a complement of licenses, for exceptional value and incredible power. It is ideally paired with the GV Korona control surface with its unique use of a built-in menuing system and color touchscreens in the transition areas making it easy to use and providing M/E status at-a-glance to reduce on-air operation errors.

The V-series frame is modular for easy field reconfiguration and serviceability — a true convenience not offered in competitively priced switchers. The modularity also makes for an easy upgrade to an all IP or mixed SDI and IP environment in the future. The 36x18 matrix supports SD, HD and 4K UHD in quad split and 2SI modes and can handle up to three licensed M/Es

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and two additional video processing engines (VPEs) each with four keyers— where all keyers give you the same level of functionality without sacrificing performance no matter what feature is being used, providing uncompromised added keying and mixing power.

The K-Frame V-series brings the confidence of Grass Valley’s “Any Panel/ Any Frame” design, so operators already familiar with Grass Valley switchers will feel right at home at the GV Korona panel or controlling the K-Frame V-series.

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GRASS VALLEY

IGNITE V10: AUTOMATED PRODUCTION SYSTEM Ignite is an Emmy Award-winning automated production control (APC) solution that continues to lead the way in live production automation innovation.

The newly upgraded Ignite v10 features lightning-fast playlist updates, persistent templates for efficient production changes, a customizable user interface (UI) and optimized integration across Grass Valley news and live production solutions.

Ignite is designed as the industry’s first and most complete link between the control room and the newsroom, providing an unmatched return on investment with single-operator capabilities. It allows a single operator to manage control room devices used to produce live newscasts and event programming, making it possible to control on-air timing, accommodate last-minute show changes and direct any type of production on the fly. The all-new Ignite companion application also enables simultaneous Ignite control by up to three operators, easing the pressure of breaking news production. Ignite ASP (Automated Soft Panels) allows for a more collaborative workflow. These new automation panels can be used on Windows or Android tablets and are ideal for news, sports, or other production workflows where collaboration is key.

For even easier operability, Ignite v10 now supports a completely customizable UI, letting users configure a unique layout for every show. Additionally,

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Ignite PT (Persistent Templates) allow operators to make last-minute changes to production events directly inside the Ignite rundown, removing the need to go to the newsroom computer system (NRCS) for changing live broadcasts. Change is easy. Need to go unscripted? No problem. The Ignite playlist has also been redesigned with speed in mind, featuring lightning-fast

playlist updates—less than one second regardless of rundown size.

In any fast-paced production environment—whether an event is being taped for distribution or streamed live— speed, flexibility and ease of use are critical. Ignite v10 is positioned to be arguably the most intuitive APC solution in the industry.

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CANTEMO

CANTEMO ICONIK Cantemo iconikâ&#x201E;˘ is a hybrid cloud media management and aggregation platform launching in full in Q4 of 2017.

Unlike many similar solutions, iconik was built natively for the cloud. It has been designed with the changing face of media production in mind, offering users the flexibility to store high-resolution content on local premises, whilst managing that content and metadata in the cloud, and providing true support for proxy workflows throughout the media life cycle.

Iconik can be deployed on any cloud provider, and is capable of indexing content from numerous media sources (a local SAN or existing cloud storage for example), including aggregating the metadata involved.

Being based in the cloud, iconik is more futureproof than on-premise solutions, and more affordable in the first instance. Each component of the solution is elastic, meaning it can be scaled up or down automatically based on usage. This includes transcoders, storages, databases and other components. Subsequently, no costs are incurred for extra hardware or storage silos, and no infrastructure changes are needed if a company decides to grow. iconik can be opened up for use by entire organisations, managing projects, access rights, review and approve workflows, distribution, auto-tagging using Google Video Intelligence, and more. Acting as a single source of truth for content, edits and revisions are

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available in proxy format to limit data transfers, enabling global collaboration.

To address the growing number of video producers, iconik features an intuitive user experience. This means it is a much more accessible system for non-media professionals and can be simplified to display only a media discovery view.

As a natively built cloud solution, iconik is more resilient to disaster. In the event of local infrastructure failure, material can be synchronised to a new location or even a single workstation on the same location.

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OPEN BROADCAST SYSTEMS

C-100/C-200 PLATFORM ENHANCEMENTS Open Broadcast Systems has released a series of improvements to the C-100/C-200 platforms, which are revolutionising broadcast contribution by taking advantage of off-the-shelf IT capabilities for high performance video processing, and IP connectivity to drastically reduce the cost and improve the flexibility of broadcast contribution.

Version 1.3 of the platform has contribution by supporting features like Dolby E realignment in order to comply with Sport World Feed requirements.

This was an unprecedented achievement for pure software contribution. Version 1.4, being shown at IBC 2017 takes this much further, adding support for 10-Gigabit and 25-Gigabit Uncompressed IP outputs again using a 100% software approach, allowing for dozens of video flows to be processed.

It is the first encoder/decoder pair on the market to support this. This allows usage in a next generation IP based broadcast environment and paves the way for virtualisation. But for the majority of broadcasters with SDI workflows, the platform also supports ultra-high density decoding, demonstrating 16 channels in just 1U. This is a far cry from the traditional single or dual channel decoder, allowing broadcasters to easily manage the explosion in content. The C-100/C-200 platform is launched as a product and deployed to multiple customers. The solution is ideal for anyone who requires a workflow solution that can be installed quickly and scale

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endlessly. Its customers are using the solution to contribute live feeds over IP. This is particularly key for those locations without existing traditional broadcast infrastructure. At IBC 2017 the company is taking it further, showing 4G bonding of standard transport streams, allowing cellular bonding technology to reach markets beyond newsgathering.

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OBJECT MATRIX PROCESS IN PLACE

As more data is generated than ever before the ability to process it in an efficient and intelligent manner becomes more complex. Indeed, providing content to customers at an increasingly rapid pace has become the asset monetisation challenge. There are middle men, software packages and APIs that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work together, resource inefficiencies, bandwidth inefficiencies and some major security concerns. The challenge is how to handle all the assets in a secure and efficient manner.

Processing is an overcomplicated and

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lengthy method that puts content in a vulnerable position as it passes through external networks, making it vulnerable to becoming corrupt or lost in the process.

Process in Place (PiP) is a content aware feature developed by Object Matrix that enables media companies to process assets in place, in a private cloud environment. This means less processing needed for indexing and accessing content. It is able to automate the metadata extraction and to audit actions, drastically reducing manual

steps for processing and human intervention, which in turn reduces the risk of human error.

PiP also ensures that content providers can easily find the specific piece of content at any given time. Keeping the content in place also makes for better security as it is not being sent around different networks and instead resides within MatrixStore, from ObjectMatrix, which is a secure and intelligent storage system.

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ACCEDO

ACCEDO ONE

As with the rapid growth of the global OTT industry, the needs of content providers to create, deliver and monetize their video services have increased and become more diverse. No two companies require the same OTT solution and one size no longer fits all.

Accedo One enables media companies to effectively scale and grow their video experience as the market and content strategies evolve. The result is that we have done away with the traditional, one-size-fits all model of video app development and instead created and extendable and modularized cloud platform that weaves together products, tools and best practices all in one place to make the process smarter, faster and

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more flexible Accedo One comprises a portfolio of products and tools which put operators, broadcasters and brands in control of how they build, manage and deploy high-quality, engaging video experiences.

Accedo One’s building-block approach enables video service providers to easily select the features and components best suited to their particular requirements.

Together with right-sized, adaptable pricing and editions, this ensures they stay cost efficient and flexible to upgrade or downgrade as their needs evolve. All functionality is accessible through the Accedo One platform, allowing for efficient management and

scalability across devices and services.

Accedo One can offer video providers everything from a small feature enhancement to a fully dynamic multiscreen video service. It’s a onestop-shop for all the products, tools and expertise needed to better engage today’s audiences. Accedo One lets providers choose from our robust roster of solutions, so they only pay for the products they use. The product suite includes a brand new whitelabel VR experience, that is fully configurable and customizable in realtime using the Accedo One platform. The VR solution will make it easier to create, run and optimize the VR experience.

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APERI

APERI APP STORE

IP-enabled virtualisation allows broadcasters and content producers to deliver more effective live productions than ever before. One of the biggest benefits of a virtualised infrastructure is that users can deploy only the tools they need instead of cumbersome hardware-driven facilities with equipment that’s not needed on every production.

The best way of delivering this kind of bespoke pick n’ mix production is using Aperi’s app store, which sits alongside its technology platform and allows users to download and install specific functions needed with a live production infrastructure. It operates similarly to a smartphone, where specific apps can be downloaded to deliver a personalised device that operates just how we want it to. The Aperi App Store is a continually-growing resource comprised of applications created by third-party developers that deliver live production functions including TICO-conforming 4K and HD compression, network address translation (NAT) and IP firewalls, a range of H.264 encoders and decoders and multiple media processing functions with integrated support of SMPTE 2110.

The license for each app is used by content producers on a floating basis which means that even with a virtualised system, they only pay for what they use.

This is how the new era of live production

networks will operate. Facilities operators or content producers can install only the functionality they need for a production.

If an application doesn’t exist, developers can quickly create a new one without months of R&D into a hardware-based solution. This creates a unique production infrastructure that doesn’t require users to pay for unused equipment.

This virtualisation technology is already in use for the most premium live sports productions in Asia, Europe and the US. It lets users deploy the lowest-latency, highbandwidth media processing to enable much faster, more efficient, workflows while benefitting from savings both in resources and operational costs. www.apericorp.com

CONVIVA

VIDEO AI ALERTS

Conviva launched Video AI Alerts at I C 0 7, artificial intelligence purpose-built for streaming video delivery. Publishers can now use artificial intelligence to lower costs and elevate quality of experience for their viewers. Publishers can use Video AI Alerts to automatically detect and diagnose service delivery issues, providing consistently higher quality of experience and a cost-effective way to manage the growing complexity of OTT businesses.

Viewers, in turn, can experience streaming video more seamlessly with less buffering and interruptions, similar to traditional broadcast television delivery.

Publishers today spend a considerable amount of time and effort to configure and

monitor manual alerts to detect service delivery issues. This often requires large operational teams, who, while extremely crucial to the business, are mostly unable to find nor configure every possible alert. urthermore, these teams must spend valuable hours diagnosing the root cause of each and every issue. rom Conviva’s work with the world’s largest publishers over the past ten years, the company recognised the need for a solution addressing these pain points, leading to the development of Video AI Alerts.

Video AI Alerts are powered by the Video AI Platform’s detection and diagnosis artificial intelligence models. These models leverage Conviva’s Video raph that is

generated through the analysis of billions of video streams per year. This graph captures the relationships between entities within a publisher’s catalogue of content and the infrastructure used to deliver it – much like the social graph that captures connections between various people and their interests. This graph is what enables the intelligence behind Video AI Alert’s real-time diagnosis of root causes.

Video AI Alerts continually compares oE and engagement metrics against recent norms, and instantly detects anomalies. These alerts notify publishers of the issue, root cause, and likely solution thereby speeding resolution time. www.conviva.com

DALET

DALET SOCIAL MEDIA PANEL

Dalet offers a comprehensive social media framework that enables journalists to harvest, analyse, produce and deliver fast-paced news on social media platforms.

The latest addition, the Dalet Social Media Panel, gives editorial teams a synthetic view of all their posts, including analytics to quickly assess post engagement and popularity. This allows journalists and news directors to fine-tune and deliver content to the targeted audiences, augmenting engagement.

While the ability to publish to social media is done by many broadcast systems, it’s often done as an ad hoc to the system and disconnected from the workflow.

This is where Dalet separates from the rest of the pack. The Dalet Social Media Panel is a native module of the Dalet Galaxy MAM and Orchestration platform, and is part of a wider social media framework. Stories are not only published as posts, but all data available on the social platforms is pulled back to enrich the story asset.

Dynamic indicators such as number of views, likes and shares show how posted content is performing, while comments and threads allow journalists to detect new potential story angles. With data, tools and content at their fingertips, ournalists can quickly evolve posts into deeper stories. The converged framework enables easy curation

and distribution of the story to other viewing platforms, while simultaneously outputting updates to social media networks without leaving the Dalet interface.

To help manage volume and pace, the Dalet Social Media Panel provides a central point for approving posts, as well as scheduling publish date and time. This keeps the social media news flow humming along smoothly. The analytical tools help both journalists and news directors view, at a glance, what stories are waning versus what topics are trending, allowing them to make informed decisions of what news stories and news angles need to be published next. www.dalet.com

DREAM CHIP TECHNOLOGIES GMBH ATOM ONE 4K MINI

The ATOM one 4K mini is the only single cable 12G SDI POV camera on the market at its size (36x36x80mm), delivering 4Kp60 4:2:2 resolution.

The complete image process is built into the camera and delivers broadcast grade video quality, without the need for a dedicated CCU. For cinema use, the camera also offers an RAW output.

With the ATOM one 4K mini, camera operators have direct access to the image pipeline in their chosen camera, and are able to select the best settings for the scene by, for example, using the multi-colour matrix or changing the gamma curves.

As the ATOM one 4K mini features an S-Mount (M12) lens, the small form factor enables VR system companies to build more compact and smaller VR systems.

Broadcasters can now also choose this product for 4K productions camera positions, which were not previously possible because of body and lens sizes of available cameras.

In addition, broadcasters can also select any perspective required for 4K productions, which has been impossible with existing broadcast cameras.

The following imaging features are included and fully customisable: • Automatic defect pixel correction (auto-calibrate)

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Four-channel sensor LUT programmable Black level, white level, master black White balance/auto white balance Flare compensation High quality colour interpolation (debayer) • Colour matrix/colour correction • Colour temperature settings/profiles • Multi-matrix colour correction (12/24/32 angles) • RGB LUT programmable • Denoise filter • Detail filter • Colour post processing (lumi, contr, sat, hue) • SDI range adjustable (black / white) www.dreamchip.de

EDITSHARE

NEW EFS SINGLE-NODE SCALE OUT STORAGE TECHNOLOGY EditShare has introduced a single-node scale-out storage solution, inviting smaller productions to implement a scale out storage platform traditionally slated for the enterprise workflow. Previously, facilities had to purchase a cluster consisting of three storage nodes and metadata controller to get the performance, faulttolerance and ease of management of a scale-out storage platform. The typical entry option of T was often beyond the requirements and financial means of smaller productions. E S single node delivers the same benefits in a right-sized configuration and budget.

Each single-node unit ships with low media asset management and Ark media archive applications. low allows users to find and track all their valuable assets within the organisation, saving hundreds of man hours spent trawling through drives. Special low modules let users configure workflows to manage and automate movement/ transcoding of valuable content from the time it arrives into the facility to when it’s archived and utilised again. Add in the forthcoming uales C low module, and facility’s will be able to cut down on the last minute fix in post requests. Ark completes the workflow with the long-term viability of those valuable assets.

Regardless of the size, the singlenode E S systems always present as a single namespace (or single file system), eliminating the need to balance project workloads on multiple raids, luns, volumes or file systems an onerous task that is common with

legacy SAN and NAS storage setups.

And, unlike many SAN storage solutions, the performance of the single-node XStream E S doesn’t decrease as storage use increases. It remains constant throughout the production.

RAID protects against two drive failures in each chassis, and redundant hot-swap power supplies, boot drives and fans ensure single-node E S systems support mission-critical production operations. www.editshare.com

ESPIAL

ESPIAL ELEVATE

In the face of ever-growing OTT competition, now more than ever, operators require a cloud platform that provides predictable costs and a roadmap driven by a large community to achieve web scale and speed.

Espial’s Elevate cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) video platform is changing the game for IPTV, cable, and OTT operators by providing them with a proven, cloud, multi-tenant solution for video streaming. Successfully deployed by 40 US customers, Espial Elevate ensures that operators can deliver a richer and immersive video experience to subscribers across all devices including set-top boxes and consumer-owned screens. Combined with the benefits of a cloud approach including flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency it allows operators to attract and retain subscribers as well as drive new revenue streams.

The latest innovations to the Elevate platform include voice control and Android TV support. With voice, end-users can quickly change channels, search the guide, review the VoD catalogue, play DVR recordings and pause, rewind or forward programming, simplifying the entertainment experience. These new features enable operators to deliver the

most advanced experience with the lowest investment possible leveraging the cloud and Espial’s multitenant platform.

Espial Elevate is available as a turnkey, cloud-hosted video solution to ensure a quick time-to-market for pay-TV services with an award-winning user interface.

Through advanced analytics, a powerful segmentation engine that allows operators

to test, deliver, and promote offerings to a single user, a group, or the entire customer base, promotions management, recommendations, and easy integration into existing infrastructure, Elevate redefines the video experience, allowing consumers to more quickly discover the content they want to consume. www.espial.com

EVERTZ

MAGNUM-ORCHESTRATION AND CONTROL

Evertz has been deploying all IP facilities since 2014. Instrumental to these large scale deployments is Evertz’ Magnum control and orchestration technology. Magnum leverages the experience of over 80+ largescale global installations of Evertz’ Software Defined Video Networking solution (SDVN), to provide an orchestration system that leads the industry. As facilities transition to IP and adopt standards such as SMPTE 0, the number of flows requiring control increases almost tenfold. Magnum can switch thousands of flows simultaneously while enhancing performance and reliability.

Magnum powers Evertz’ SDVN solutions for IP-based facilities. Magnum is the orchestration and control platform that

bridges all major components of an IP infrastructure (from production to playout) under a single point of unified facility control. Its distributed architecture allows Magnum to orchestrate systems that can span campuses, cities, and countries.

Magnum embraces a “plug and play” philosophy when building IP systems.

With support for AMWA IS-04 and IS-05 (introduced at I C 0 7), Magnum is able to auto-discover and register thirdparty IP-capable devices. This simplifies the configuration and maintenance of a system. The addition of connection management for all devices makes Magnum a truly open platform for facilities. Magnum, as an orchestration

platform, leverages the benefits of IP. It manages and provisions bandwidth and resources to complete tasks such as production. It maximises the usage of hardware and software resources to create efficient workflows within the facility.

Magnum can create workflows manually or automatically via advanced scheduling. sing Evertz V E, Magnum allows users to create custom dashboards to access familiar controls, status, and other important information from anywhere. The ability to orchestrate and control the major pieces of the signal flow infrastructure from a simpleto-use operator web interface is what makes the Magnum essential for the transition to IP. www.evertz.com

KALTURA

KALTURA CLOUD TV PLATFORM

At IBC2017, Kaltura showcased innovations in its Cloud TV Platform and, building on its early leadership position in powering IPbased, cloud-scale TV services for companies including Vodafone and Viacom.

In an industry first, the new release of the Kaltura TV Platform, announced 6th September 2017, ensures 99.995 availability for live and VoD TV viewing across all devices. This service level commitment is essential for companies establishing their own fully-fledged cloud TV offering, making it possible to guarantee, for the first time, that large-scale live TV events such as football matches can be streamed over the internet without any glitches.

The enhanced platform also leads the industry in the two other areas required to

power a successful cloud transformation: • The platform’s modularity and flexibility gives customers the ability to experiment, on an ongoing basis with a wide range of business models and cross-device personalisation to find the optimal cloudbased TV service.

• Kaltura’s IP-first/hybrid-ready model, which has already been deployed by Vodafone Spain, allows customers to exploit previous capex investments by integrating legacy ST s/infrastructure as part of a hybrid cloud solution ahead of a full move to the cloud, as well as being ideal for green field’ customers.

Kaltura’s platform is already integrated with over 50 partners, significantly shortening time to market.

Other enhancements include: • Personalisation based on user interests, which sends users notifications when new content that matches their specific interests becomes available.

• Churn prevention capabilities, including “happiness scores”, and the ability to predict the likelihood of churn that can be prevented by active marketing campaigns, for example, dynamic Coupon Campaign used as a retention tool for users at churn risk.

• Search enhancements such as search history, which lets users retrieve previously searched queries for fast lookups; and Soundex search, which improves the search experience by adding language-based soundex capabilities. corp.kaltura.com

NET INSIGHT

STCC LIVE APP WITH SYE

Prior to the STCC (Scandinavian Touring Car Championship) race on 17th June, Net Insight announced that STCC would use its live OTT Sye technology for live content, a new STCC Live App, planned to optimise the fan experience during the race. The STCC Live App offered viewers on iOS devices a complimentary and unique, immersive experience, getting access to driver cams, driver information, the produced feed, and guest speakers, all in one application.

Sye’s ability to deliver synchronised video feeds over OTT, with ultralow fixed delay and low bandwidth requirement, was key in creating the STCC Live App. With Net Insight’s Sye solving sync and delay, the first and second screens can become integrated, enabling second screens to serve as extensions of the viewing experience on the first screen. This further enables new monetisation for STCC as content owner.

The STCC enhanced second screen app uses product placement for all driver cams and branded sponsor channels in the STCC app to further monetise its content in addition to normal broadcast revenue.

Sye also opens up significant business potential via enhanced viewer engagement and new advertisement models, adding value-added

applications on top: such as real-time social media commentary, interactive gaming, in-game betting, voting and polling – all within a real-time TV viewing experience.

As a result of using the Sye technology, the STCC Live app enhanced viewer engagement. It was the first time

where the audience was able to follow a race in real-time over OTT. Viewers had access to exclusive, value-added extras which allowed them to follow their favourite driver, join the crew in the pit-stop and listen to exciting guest speakers and influencers. netinsight.net

NEWTEK

NEWTEK NDI VERSION 3

The third generation of NewTek’s royalty-free IP NDI video technology provides numerous advanced features and performance improvements, while maintaining full forward and backward compatibility. NDI version 3 supports multicast with forward error correction, a high efficiency mode suitable for wireless or long-distance transmission, and PTZ camera control along with tally and improved encoding performance.

NDI was first introduced by NewTek at IBC2015, and since then, millions of NDI-enabled applications, devices and systems have been developed. It has therefore become the de facto industry standard for sharing IP video over a standard Ethernet network and has quickly become the common language connecting other IP video standards.

Version 3 of NDI represents the largest incremental change to the NDI SDK since its launch two years ago. For instance, converting HDMI and SDI signals easily and cost-effectively into IP signals has been a major challenge for the industry and NDI version 3 creates a movement to removes this roadblock for users. It is available to download as an easy-to-use SDK which can be integrated into any application such as standardising video, audio, tally and camera control to provide convenient PT control configuration.

NDI version 3 also brings a new high efficiency mode with full resolution

capabilities and full frame-rate video, which is suitable for wireless, remote and large-scale networks. A single NDI source can now serve any number of destinations, limited only by network infrastructure which means multicast now supplements unicast support, in addition to improved encoding performance.

NewTek NDI partner Panasonic adds:

“Integrating built-in NDI in Panasonic’s line-up of PTZ cameras, we are furthering our IP video leadership. NDI version 3 has a bright future as a game-changing technology that moves IP based video production to a new level with camera acquisition technology that can fall right into an NDI network.” www.newtek.com

PAYWIZARD & OSTMODERN VENUE

Paywizard and Ostmodern have come together to create Venue, an end-to-end solution that provides a revolutionary approach to PPV services by treating viewers as long-term customers. Launched at IBC2017, the software and services solution, built on nearly 20 years combined experience of delivering and supporting PPV events, is driven by the relationship between the operator and customer – optimising the individual content journey each viewer takes throughout the PPV customer journey. Venue focuses on building lasting relationships with customers long-term, so that operators don’t just monetise a single event, but create predictable and growing revenue streams.

Traditionally, PPV events have been dealt with in isolation; whether operators are first venturing into PPV or are well–established in the market, most tend to focus on the delivery of the event and short-term monetisation opportunities. Venue is different and provides the ‘Decision Moments’ framework – the eight critical points in the PPV customer journey: Find, Join, Consume, Upgrade, Downgrade, Bill, Leave and Win Back. Operators can now offer personalised engagement at each key stage by proactively using customer data insight and predictive analytics to leverage a dynamic content management system that feeds captivating content to consumer devices.

With 80 per cent of PPV registrations happening in the hour before an event, operators must have a scalable solution, but keeping customers engaged before and after an event is the major PPV challenge.

Venue helps drive loyalty and growth during all stages; including the ability to create targeted marketing campaigns, offer further premium extras such as VR content and merchandise or even introduce SVoD subscriptions for regular customers.

Venue is designed to change the way PPV events are managed today and in the future – the result being a long-standing, loyal customer base. www.paywizard.com www.ostmodern.co.uk

PRIME FOCUS TECHNOLOGIES IMF PLAYER

In today’s Media and Entertainment (M&E) world, content/media assets quickly lose their value if they can’t be readily and easily shared with authorized parties and distributed to customers. Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) addresses this challenge with the world’s first IMF Player for playback over streaming proxy.

The product is part of the company’s flagship solution, Clear Media ERP. Clear’s IMF Player provides the ability to preview, playback, review and distribute a Composition Playlist (CPL), with all its essences including video, audio and captions, over a streaming proxy. This enables collaboration and decision making in the workflow without being required to access the original IMF package each time a CPL must be played back, easing content transfer loads and optimising storage consumption across streaming locations.

IMF support within Clear includes the ingest of both complete and supplemental IMF packages. Users can work with IMF compositions created using any of the desktop CPL edit solutions over streaming proxies and perform tasks like search, playback, upload (complete packages, partial/supplemental packages, only updated essences), download (complete packages, partial/supplemental packages,

only updated essences), distribution of IMF packages (complete packages, supplemental packages) and distribution of rendered and transcoded output (video files instead of packages).

Moreover, Clear’s native hybrid cloud architecture allows packaging and delivery of IMF packages from remote locations, public cloud infrastructure (Amazon/Azure), and customer premises. The offering helps M&E enterprises lower their Total Cost

of Operations (TCOP) by reducing cost of storage, remastering and QC. It also enhances efficiencies by automating and simplifying distribution servicing, while easing transfer loads and optimising storage consumption across streaming locations.

SMPTE ST 2067, or IMF, is a global standard for the file-based interchange of multi-version, finished audio/visual works. www.primefocustechnologies.com

QUANTUM CORPORATION AIWARE FOR XCELLIS

The use of AI to mine metadata from stored digital content offers tremendous potential for the media and entertainment industry. With aiWARE for Xcellis, Quantum brings the power of automated AI processing to appliance-based media libraries. The solution, developed in conjunction with Veritone, a leading orchestrator of cloud-based cognitive computing, integrates best-in-class AI engines with on-premise Quantum StorNext-managed environments running Xcellis workflow storage systems.

Three engines come standard with aiWARE for Xcellis: for face detection, object recognition and transcription.

Users can also access a comprehensive and growing list of cloud-based cognitive engines for capabilities such as logo

detection, multi-language transcription, geolocation, OCR – even sentiment analysis. By applying AI to all audio and video in their libraries, media companies can unlock hidden value from content as it’s ingested, as well as from content buried deep in the archive.

Situating powerful AI processing behind corporate firewalls, ai ARE for Xcellis is ideal for companies with significant investments in on-premise storage and/or cost or security concerns about cloud storage. Using cognitive engines to delve deeper and faster into their content, such media companies can mine robust metadata to create more customised VoD offerings. They can also provide better ROI data to sponsors by identifying where and how often a logo

appeared in highlight clips beyond an original broadcast. In all post production work, enhanced context-based search and discovery offers significant time savings and supports more effective use of all available content. aiWARE for Xcellis allows huge amounts of content to be searched quickly; valuable clips can be identified in a matter of seconds, not hours. With a straightforward AI platform at their fingertips, media organizations can now gain deep insight into their entire library, access the growing number of cognitive engines, and extract dramatically more value from data in ways that were previously impossible – even unimaginable. www.quantum.com

ROSS VIDEO

ROSS FURIO SE ROBOTIC CAMERA SYSTEM

The Furio SE is a higher performance, easier to install/maintain and safer to operate Furio robotic camera system.

The new carbon fiber lift delivers a 50 per cent increase in extension range, increasing overall height by almost 40cm. Lift speed has doubled to 15cm per second.

An internal magnetic strip encoder replaces the lift wiredraw, eliminating potential for interference between the wiredraw and cables.

A rocker switch on the dolly permits the lift to be raised and lowered locally without a control system or joystick panel. The position of the lift can be read off a scale on the second stage.

Lift and dolly electronic connections use a sliding blind mate mechanism that allows for fast assembly and protection against cable and connector damage.

All electrical circuits are contained within two field replaceable units, simplifying fault management, servicing and replacement.

Power and control FRU status LEDs make fault identification and diagnosis quicker and easier. Connectors on top of the FRU are protected from accidental damage.

Auto-sensing 110/220 Volt DC power supplies, 24 and 48 Volt outputs for the pan/tilt heads, and an integrated power strip to power cameras, prompters and other accessories simplifies power management.

On-board Front and Rear E-Stop buttons cut power to the dolly, lift, and head. The lift latches in its current position and the

dolly comes to a controlled stop.

The head becomes free-wheeling so it can be manually re-positioned if necessary. ront and rear light bars flash indicating robotic movement. These lights can be dimmed to suit the operating environment. Safe-t-glide wheels ensure the dolly does not tip during rapid moves allowing track speeds to be increased by as much as one third.

Common dolly and lift hardware on the Furio SE and SE Live can be reconfigured for use in either scenario. www.rossvideo.com

SIMPLESTREAM VOD-IN-A-BOX

Simplestream developed VoD-in-a-Box: a future-proofed multiscreen, end-to-end white-label streaming solution – enabling entertainment, sports, music and news providers to deploy next-generation VoD content and live streaming in as little as six weeks. Companies can quickly, easily and cost-effectively ‘test the market’ using existing video content, with low exposure to commercial risk and flexible commercial terms.

VoD-in-a- ox is also configured for live streaming. It supports an unlimited number of live channels; automated catch-up; real-time video editing; comprehensive rights and metadata management; and subscription, advertising and other transactional models with fully-supported customer

management, packaging and billing options. This modular range of virtualised components enables fast deployments, robust scalability and the flexibility to integrate with any existing platform via comprehensive APIs. In less than a year, VoD-in-a-Box has launched three large-scale services with an expected six more to be built and deployed by Q1 2018.

Marquee: A curator of dance, opera, theatre, music and documentaries, this SVoD service is set to launch in September 2017, and will be available on iOS and Android mobiles and tablets, desktop, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. Simplestream was chosen because of its agility, team expertise and proven track record of building scalable, reliable OTT services.

TracePlay: VoD-in-a-Box was chosen by Trace, the urban music and entertainment global media group, to power its new SVoD, live TV and radio offering. Trace was impressed by the flexibility, and the talented design and development teams.

TracePlay launched in March 2017 on desktop, iOS and Android mobile and tablet devices, and Apple TV. Blaze: Chose Simplestream because it could provide the company with a compelling and easy to navigate ‘TV everywhere’ experience to truly engage audiences.

Announced in November 2016, VoD-ina-Box enables delivery on live TV, catch-up TV and VoD to desktop, iOS, Android and Apple TV in the UK. www.simplestream.com

CINEGY GMBH

CINEGY MULTIVIEWER 12 Cinegy Multiviewer 12 enables broadcasters and production houses to monitor and preview up to 36 channels of HD streams per node from satellites, camera feeds, playout devices and other sources. Running on commodity IT servers or workstations receiving IP streams or uncompressed video using standard SDI cards, Multiviewer 12 can drive four full 4K UHD monitors or output in multiple synchronized resolutions up to 4K UHD 4:2:2 in IP, enabling multiple layouts to be viewable and controllable from anywhere via web interface. Despite its immense channel monitoring capabilities, Multiviewer 12 is easy to manage and enables operators to monitor as many channels as required, indicating the real-time status of each and view video from any station in the network.

Cinegy Multiviewer 12 can receive single program or multiplexed feeds from standard satellite or cable receivers, relaying entire transponders via RTP/ UDP onto a network, thus dramatically reducing the number of IRDs required for monitoring return feeds. Its powerful analysis and alert system detects signal problems as they occur for display with the new cloud-based Cinegy Analytics portal.

Decoding support for MPEG-2 / H.264 up to 4K in full 4.2.2 colour, along with MPEG audio, AAC-HE2 and Dolby Digital / AC-3 decoding is built in.

Cinegy Multiviewer 12 displays channel name, audio level indicators, as

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well as real-time video previews at full frame rate. Additionally, alarm indicators display signal presence of audio and video, VANC components (CC, AFD, V-Chip), while VU meters dynamically show all present audio channels and LKFS loudness with Dolby DialNorm. If any signal component is outside defined parameters, an alarm indicator lights up and a predefined alert is sent that can be queried from Cinegyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cloud interface.

Multiviewer 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s massive multifunctionality and scalability is in our view hugely innovative and why we have submitted it for award consideration.

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GATESAIR

MAXIVA ULXTE LIQUID-COOLED UHF TRANSMITTER The Maxiva ULXTE is GatesAir’s new product family of liquid-cooled, IPenabled UHF TV transmitters. Available in power levels from 1.2kW to 150kW on all modulations, the ULXTE incorporates the latest LDMOS transistors and RF devices for impressive efficiency and power gains. Overall ULXTE transmitter efficiency has been raised from 42 to 45 percent compared to its predecessor, which represents a 10 percent increase.

Transmitter power has been raised by 20 percent, a significant operational benefit that allows broadcasters to get more power out of a smaller transmitter – substantially improving cost per watt.

The ULXTE integrates GatesAir’s latestgeneration Maxiva XTE exciter. Featuring a software-defined modulator, the XTE includes native IP inputs and eliminates the need to retrofit transmitters with additional gear to enable network connectivity for DVB-T2, DVB-T2 Lite, ATSC 3.0 and other standards, giving broadcasters an out-of-the-box solution to simplify the input and output of multimedia services via a local- or wide-area IP network. The XTE-driven modulation reduces costs and power consumption by lowering wattage requirements at the amplification stage, without affecting signal strength.

Maintenance is streamlined in several ways, including a lightweight footprint that enables true single-engineer maintenance. The minimal array of power blocks inside the transmitter, along with the industry’s lightest PA

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modules (11 kilograms versus 20 to 30 kilograms), also reduce overall size and weight of the transmitter while improving efficiency and power-density per square meter. Simplified labor extends to its layered, redundant control architecture.

On the RF performance side, GatesAir’s RTAC™ (real-time adaptive correction) software strengthens signal correction at the amplification stage. RTAC software dynamically, and continuously, adjusts modulation error ratio (MER) and shoulder levels to optimize performance. These adjustments minimize unwanted RF above and below the channel that affect signal integrity, and reduce non-linear distortions and artifacts that come with poor MER and shoulder performance.

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GUNTERMANN & DRUNCK GMBH SYSTEMENTWICKLUNG

TALLY LIGHT SUPPORT FOR KVM SYSTEMS

The new tally light support facilitates any G&D KVM matrix system to make tally information available, even when operating computers remotely or when operating a number of different computers.

KVM systems derive from the classical IT world and today are used for almost any broadcast process. Though some may lack for the one or the other original broadcast application. One of those used to be the transport of tally information.

Where’s the tally signal used? Usually we can find tally lights at the cameras and via tally controllers they’re also provided to the deployed computers.

So when the camera is turned live the red light turns on – the same with any corresponding computer system. This gives an important information to the operators: anything touched on the live computer will immediately go on air!

But what if the computer is operated remotely? And furthermore: what if the operator can choose from a number of computers? How make him aware of the current tally status? G&D now implemented the “GPIO status” to their KVM matrix systems.

How it works: typically the tally information is provided as a simple on/ off status on the computer side. This has to be provided again at the monitor workplace. In their easy concept G&D use their PS/2 interfaces for the GPIO (tally) status. Nowadays we hardly find anymore PS/2 keyboards and mouses

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but in the standard G&D devices besides USB still provide the PS/2 interfaces.

The latest firmware now allows for configuring the PS/2 interface to serve for GPIO (tally) instead of keyboard and mouse. Thus at the computer side a tally signal can be fed into the CPU device. The system can handle up to four GPIO status per device. In the matrix configuration you can now declare how the different status should be operated.

First of all: what comes in goes out. A status that’s provided to the CPU will be reflected the same way at the console (CON). Hence any action happening at the computer can be displayed at the

workplace in the same way. There it’s up to the installation if the GPIO signal is used for turning on a red tally light again or anything else.Furthermore the matrix uses the GPIO status in their own intelligence. The status can be displayed on the screen (OSD can be configured for customized text message and color) and furthermore in the “select menu” (see attached image). Having the tally information available in that menu already gives an indication about the live status even before switching onto that computer. So the tally will become standard in all G&D matrix systems now at actually no additional costs.

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GUNTERMANN & DRUNCK GMBH SYSTEMENTWICKLUNG

I/O-CARD-TRUNK4

KVM matrix systems make IT infrastructures highly flexible by allowing distributed access to a great number of computers. To expand the limits of this infrastructure even further, G&D have developed the matrix grid to link systems even more directly. Not only does the matrix grid facilitate the operation of large installations, it allows the bidirectional operation at multiple locations.

A KVM matrix grid can be used in applications that desire bidirectional access between two or more matrix central units, in which the size of the system requires a network or where, due to redundancies, important connections need to be distributed to multiple KVM matrices.

The systems included in a grid are virtually combined to form one large matrix for the users. Thus, all connected user consoles are able to access all connected computers within a grid. The system automatically takes over the routing of KVM signals by selecting the ideal path through the grid.

By default, G&D digital matrix systems can be expanded by means of a topdown cascade. Moreover, the matrix grid establishes bidirectional communication between individual matrix switches. Now systems can be interconnected even easier to facilitate larger installations.

Thus, users are able to operate the system bi-directionally at multiple locations.

For transmission between two

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matrix systems, the devices are directly connected via I/O ports. Each simultaneous KVM connection beyond a matrix requires a connection to the grid.

To establish a communication between the matrices they are connected to a network that provides access to a shared database.

Reducing the number of grid lines with the Ethernet capable I/O-Card-Trunk An ever-growing installation also requires more cables to connect all components. Therefore, G&D has developed the I/O-Card-Trunk to combine the grid lines required within a KVM matrix grid. The card is placed in one of the I/O slots of the ControlCenter-Digital where it combines 4 of the 16 channels on one line. Transmission between two I/O-

Card-Trunk is carried out by even more powerful components compared to the standard. These components let you use the fourfold of the bandwidth at the same time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thus saving you one fourth of cabling efforts. Furthermore the I/O-Card-Trunk supports 10Gbit/s Ethernet network (layer 2). Using network infrastructures, e.g. already existing leased line connections, the cabling effort can be further reduced without having any disadvantages for the performance or the flexibility of large Matrix-Gridâ&#x201E;˘ installations.

Thanks to the Ethernet-capable I/OCard-Trunk4, matrix grid installations can be established across locations, e.g. across radio stations. Thus, long distances can not only be bridged, but two studios located in Berlin and

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NANJING MAGEWELL ELECTRONICS CO. LTD. FLEX I/O MULTI-CHANNEL VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT CARDS Building on Magewell’s hallmarks of superior quality, reliability and costeffectiveness, the new Flex I/O family of PCI Express input/output cards extends the highly-regarded benefits of the company’s popular capture cards to output and playout applications.

Designed to address a market need for high-performance, easy-to-use output cards at affordable prices, the first two Flex I/O models each offer four input channels and two outputs. The Flex I/O SDI 4i2o features 3Gbps SDI interfaces and supports frame sizes up to 2048x1080 – including 2K digital cinema specifications and HD video formats – plus 16 channels of embedded audio in each SDI signal. Input channels, as well as the two outputs, can be paired for dual-link SDI connectivity. Meanwhile, the Flex I/O HDMI 4i2o captures and outputs video up to 2048x1080 over HDMI 1.4 connectivity, and supports up to 8 channels of embedded audio per HDMI source.

Setting the Flex I/O family apart from competing interface cards, all inputs and outputs can be used simultaneously with independently differing resolutions, frame rates and processing settings – thus maximising flexibility. Each input channel can also be routed to multiple software applications simultaneously, enabling concurrent tasks such as live streaming, recording, preview and playout all from a single card. While

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the six independent channels already provide exceptional I/O density, multiple cards can coexist flawlessly in the same system for even higher channel-count uses. Like Magewell’s capture cards, the Flex I/O family offers FPGA-based video processing, providing high-quality up/ down-conversion, video adjustments and more while maximizing CPU

availability for third-party software. Flex I/O cards will be available with drivers for Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. Support for popular APIs such as DirectShow and V4L2 enables extensive software compatibility, while a comprehensive SDK will allow third-party developers to directly take advantage of the cards’ full advanced feature set.

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ADDER

CCS-PRO8 COMMAND AND CONTROL SWITCH

The Adder CCS-PRO8 command and control switch is one of the newest and most technologically advanced high performance KVM switching technologies available on the market today. The CCS-PRO8 allows users to operate and interact with up to eight computers across eight different screens using just a single keyboard and mouse.

This revolutionary product delivers vastly improved user station ergonomics in control room environments and beyond, which can help to reduce the risk of mistakes and improve overall user efficiency.

The CCS-PRO8 delivers Free-Flow connectivity, which means that users

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can move their mouse seamlessly across screen borders to select and access the desired computer, eliminating the need to manually move from one workstation to another to complete tasks. This makes it easy to switch more quickly between systems and applications, speeding up workflows and maximising productivity.

Users working in recording studios or certain control rooms will benefit from the CCS-PRO8’s audio mixing function, which allows operators to edit and tweak the audio levels being outputted from each individual computer in the connected set-up. If a certain computer needs to dominate the volume levels while another must be silent, the audio

mixing function makes this simple.

Another innovative and forwardthinking feature is the ‘keep alive’ function, which means certain computers in the set-up can remain awake if necessary. This is an extremely useful feature for fast-paced, business critical control rooms, as it means the most important applications and systems can be accessed instantly when needed.

This is just a selection of the features that make the Adder CCSPRO8 command and control switch is such an advanced and innovative high performance KVM product. Quite simply, it delivers the very best that KVM technology has to offer.

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CARTONI

SDS: SMART DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERIES CARTONI’s Smart Deployment Series (SDS) combines two patented tripod technologies, the SMART STOP leg and SMART LOCK mid-level spreader, resulting in the world’s most intelligent and versatile ENG & Digital Cinematography tripod. This lightweight tripod is designed for all applications where quick setup and teardown is required.

The SMART STOP two stage/single lever, patented tripod technology allows the operator to adjust both stages of the tripod leg by releasing a single brake.

When extending the tripod leg, the top stage extends fully before automatically releasing the second lower stage. Upon retracting, the inverse is performed, ensuring maximum torsional rigidity at any height. The operator can adjust the two stage legs quickly with one hand while keeping the other hand on the camera.

The SMART LOCK mid-level spreader is made from high performance composite material and features a patented “no-bind” mechanism for quick spread and collapse. Its ratchetstyle mechanism allows two stages to extend from either end at the push of a button. By effectively tripling the length of the spreader arm, the device achieves the wide spread distance of a ground level spreader. To collapse, simply push the legs in. The ratchet mechanism

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releases automatically and the spreader contracts. A nylon strap is attached to the center ring of the spreader and through the tripod base. Pulling the strap offers another option for folding the SDS in a single step.

Easily identifiable by its characteristic red-rod trigger mechanism, pivoting

rubber feet and ergonomic carry handle, the SDS tripod is available in aluminum and carbon fiber, in both 75mm and 100mm sizes. The tripod pairs with CARTONI’s FOCUS line of fluid heads to form a complete, SDS system.

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LEYARD

LEYARD® LED MULTITOUCH For customers looking for large, seamless, interactive video walls for a wide range of collaborative applications from corporate settings to broadcast to educational institutions, the Leyard® LED MultiTouch offers a seamless, smooth, lightweight, durable touch surface that delivers superior performance enabled by the patentpending Leyard® PLTS™ (Pliable LED Touch Surface™) technology.

Leyard LED MultiTouch incorporates the latest touch technology, allowing up to 32 simultaneous touch points, enabling multiple users to simultaneously interact with the video wall without affecting other users. It is available in video wall sizes as large as 4.9 meters wide and up to a 196” diagonal.

HIGH IMPACT, SIMPLE DESIGN Leyard LED MultiTouch is designed to integrate easily with Leyard LED video walls using Leyard PLTS technology, an ultra-thin, proprietary material applied directly to the surface of the LED video wall. Leyard PLTS is durable, lightweight and provides a smooth, continuous touch surface. Leyard LED MultiTouch video walls are lightweight, thin and unobtrusive, making them ideal for almost any environment since it does not dramatically affect the mounting depth of the video wall.

IMPROVED OPTICAL PERFORMANCE Leyard PLTS enhances the optical

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performance of LED video walls when compared to glass covered interactive video walls. The antiglare properties of Leyard PLTS eliminates distracting reflections while parallax error is avoided with the direct application of Leyard PLTS to the LED surface. Leyard PLTS allows the LED video wall to maintain uniform color and brightness in direct and off-axis viewing.

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SCREEN

FUTURE SFT/XE EXTREME EFFICIENCY DTV TRANSMITTER SERIES Revolutionary SFT-XE Digital Television Transmitters The combination of: ARK-X Ultra high-performances New Digital Television Exciter, Universal Driver and Multiple Front-End Boards, and SFK/XE Amplifier Series (eXtreme Efficiency) The New Revolutionary FUTURE SFT/XE eXtreme Efficiency DTV TRANSMITTER SERIES is reaching the highest technology level in both TV Digital Signal Processing and RF domain.

The top performances of this Transmitters Series are possible thanks to: 1) ARK-X: multi-standard DTV Drivers with outstanding digital adaptive precorrection and configuration flexibility 2) up to 42% eXtreme Efficiency Technology (XETâ&#x201E;˘), reached using latest generation LDMOS devices having a special low-loss design of matching and combining system, together with ultra-efficiency power supplies, over 96% efficiency.

This XETâ&#x201E;˘ Technology is applied to the amplifier section of the transmitters and grants overall efficiency up to 42%.

(both air or liquid cooling systems) A 10 kW rms DTV Transmitter in a single rack is just an example of this extreme compactness.

4) Easy and Fast maintenance All RF power modules are hot pluggable for an easy bench testing and instant, smart maintenance on site.

All RF power modules come with 3 independent, hot pluggable power supplies for maximum redundancy and easy single-phase or balanced threephases operation selection.

The latest generation of industry power supplies grants over 96% efficiency with wider input AC range capability and greater ruggedness.

5) Smart System Design allows an easy maintenance system configuration with: latest generation progressive RF combiner, ultra-compact unbalancing dummy loads and a smart intercommunication interface between RF modules, drivers, and Logical Control System.

3) Compactness of amplifier modules is reached by a new concept of heat sync and ultra-compact power supplies and a greatly reduced size of the cooling system itself

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03/01/2018 13:31

COBALT DIGITAL

9902-UDX-DSP-CI CHANNEL INTEGRATOR FOR OPENGEAR® At IBC 2017 Cobalt Digital will introduce the 9902-UDX-DSP-CI Channel Integrator to the global market. Channel Integrator provides a single point of audio, video, and metadata processing and control for converting and monitoring a wide range of standards and protocols. Channel Integrator combines more features and capabilities into a single system than any other manufacturer, enabling operators to consolidate workflows, eliminate multiple rack units of equipment, and consume less power.

The 9902-UDX-DSP-CI is a modular card and is fully compatible with all 20slot openGear® frames and an expanded rear module is available that provides additional analog audio I/O along with a SFP+ cage that can optionally support HDMI input or output; fiber-optic transmission, receiving, or transceiving; or a SMPTE 2110/2022-6 encapsulator or de-encapsulator. These are in addition to the modules native 3G/HD/SD/Composite video and AES and Analog audio I/O. Channel Integrator is designed for terrestrial over-the-air, direct-broadcast satellite, postproduction, and outside broadcast environments, as well as terrestrial cable/multiple system operators and over-the-top internet streaming providers. Optional linear frame rate standards conversion means Channel Integrator serves as a universal video processor that can adapt a foreign input video standard to meet a required output video standard. Mosquito and block noise reduction yield an ideal output image that

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optimizes downstream video compression.

Because downstream MPEG encoders don’t need to encode noise artifacts, the result is a lower-bit-rate, higher-quality encode.

Integrated audio processing comes in the form of support for Linear Acoustic® UpMax® stereo-to-surround sound Upmixing; Dolby® E, AC-3, and E-AC-3 decoding, transcoding, and encoding;

and Dolby®’s real-time loudness leveling (RTLL®). Additionally, the unit offers a wide range of routing, mixing, downmixing, and audio-processing controls such as gain, inversion, and perchannel delay.The 9902-UDX-DSP-CI also supports Cobalt’s wide range of licensable functionality including color correction, logo insertion, trouble-slide generation, and advanced signal monitoring.

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EVERTZ MEDIAFLOW

Evertz’ Mediaflow solution, developed in partnership with MLB Advanced Media, simplifies operational workflows associated with onboarding and normalizing incoming transport streams from multiple providers for use in downstream Cloud and OTT applications.

MLB Advanced Media faced the technical challenge of onboarding incoming transport streams from multiple providers. Different providers utilize different PID structures and audio and data encoding in their transport streams, necessitating MLB to implement multiple unique workflows based on incoming transport stream protocols. This approach is both time consuming and hardware intensive, and also poses practical difficulties as operators have to be familiar with multiple operational workflows.

The Mediaflow solution enables a single, integrated COTS IP workflow for all incoming transport streams from all providers. This highly integrated workflow incorporates advanced signal processing that previously required additional downstream equipment. This processing functionality includes: -Closed caption insertion/bridging -SCTE 35 insertion -Input delay -Lipsync correction -Up/Down/Cross Conversion -Frame Synchronization.

This integrated approach in addition to reducing total cost of ownership through

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reduced capital expenditures, lowers operational and staffing costs with its single highly efficient user interface. In addition, Mediaflow’s IP only workflow facilitates a scaleable architecture where transport stream capacity can be more easily increased or decreased compared to existing baseband SDI architectures.

The Mediaflow solution is comprised of the following components: -3080IPX 10GbE IP switch for routing all IP transport streams -570ITXE - IP On Ramp Gateway for processing and normalizing incoming

streams -MUXIP-10GE2 for Transport Stream Manipulation -570FEC - Forward error correction & insertion -MAGNUM - Network Orchestration -VistaLINK IRM - Network and resource manager -inSITE-Big Data Analytics engine.

-VUE - Customizable user interface.

This highly integrated solution, the first of its kind, enabled MLB to achieve a new level of operational efficiency.

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EVERTZ

INSITE: BIG DATA ANALYTICS Since 2014 Evertz has deployed more than 80 Software Defined Video Networking (SDVN) solutions across the globe. With a broad base of installed systems, Evertz is developing advanced data analysis tools to enable even more reliable and agile workflows. inSITE is a powerful tool for aggregation and visibility into unstructured device data and structured log metrics. Rather than simply depending on fault and exception data to monitor the health of a broadcast system, inSITE collects and aggregates all machine data points from any source, to enable more effective troubleshooting and reduce time to identifying root cause failures. From this data set, users can extract key performance metrics, run analytics and set up real-time dashboards to proactively visualize and prevent issues. By analyzing all available system data, inSITE is able to lever its Machine Learning Prediction technology to establish a baseline performance metric. Any anomalies from this baseline, based on constant analysis of incoming data will trigger an alarm.

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In a typical media facility, there is untapped value in the machine data generated by business infrastructure and applications. Hidden in this data is the operational intelligence required to run and optimize operations. inSITE provides custom, documented, industry focused data collectors and APIs for easy integration within media and broadcast environments. inSITE provides direct interfacing with Evertz’ NMS Monitoring system (VistaLINK PRO) and Software Defined Video Networking (SDVN) Orchestration and Control System (MAGNUM).

This direct interface enables these operational tools to automatically leverage the data analysis capabilities of inSITE. This improves fault discovery and prediction, SDVN orchestration, control verification and troubleshooting to new levels. inSITE enables faster, better decision-making and minimizes risks along with revealing trends that gives the broadcasters a new tool for improving overall system reliability and performance.

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EVERTZ

570ITXE UNIVERSAL IP ON RAMP GATEWAY Media facilities today simultaneously onboard both IP and baseband content which must be available for use in a multitude of formats. This complex workflow includes video processors, gateways, encoders, decoders, transcoders, up/down/cross converters, and IPTV encoders.

The 570iTXE is an integrated platform capable of receiving, decoding, normalizing and performing simultaneous multiple encodes of uncompressed, compressed and baseband streams greatly simplifying existing ingest workflows.

The 570iTXE provides tremendous versatility, for example, if low latency is required the 570iTXE can encode in J2K, RDD37 (ASPEN) or ST 2110 formats. If basic in-house monitoring or rough cut editing is needed, low bitrate H.264 can be encoded. This enables increased agility and flexibility for live production workflows.

To enable maximum workflow flexibility, in addition to ASPEN and ST 2110 decode and encode support, the 570iTXE supports uncompressed, MPEG2, H264, J2K, HEVC, IP, SDI and ASI input formats. It also supports uncompressed, H.264 4:2:2 10bit, 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-2, XDCAM, and J2K IP and SDI outputs simultaneously. Video/Audio processing, Up/Down/Cross conversion, frame-syncing, and audio shuffling are featured on the 570iTXE and are used for normalizing incoming streams which

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typically would have been accomplished using additional downstream devices.

The 570iTXE, with its intuitive user interface and ability to transcode incoming content, simplifies operational workflows by simultaneously providing normalized streams optimized for the primary house feed, storage archiving and IPTV applications.

The 570iTXE enables a simplified

workflow and cost savings as a single point of entry and processing for compressed and uncompressed feeds by eliminating the need for separate processing chains for each format. This makes the 570iTXE ideal for hybrid broadcast facilities and broadcasters looking to transition to IP.

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MOVICOM, LLC ROBYHEAD D1

RobyHead D1 is the newest Movicom Robotic Pan & Tilt head specially designed to work with 4K cameras providing 4x3G SDI, 12G SDI and 2xFiber connections for the camera signals. The most typical payload for the head would be a box-size camera, but it has enough power to carry studio cameras and has connections for a prompter at the front. The head has a rigid and stylish carbon-fiber body and provides smooth and precise movements. An integrated power supply simplifies camera connections.

RobyHead D1 may be controlled via Ethernet or serial interface, so it can be easily integrated into studio infrastructure or outside broadcast venue.

One of the key features of the product is its integration with Panasonic AKUB300 UHD box-sized camera and Panasonic AW-RP50 and AW-RP120 control panels. In such configuration the Robyhead D1 and the camera form a single unit for the control panels, so that the control panel provides full control of the head and image parameters at the same time. This combination allows to build a complete UHD multicamera system controlled by a single (or multiple) operator with reduced costs, as a single control panel may control multiple heads. An RCP may be part of the system to provide Iris and further camera controls to the vidoeo eengineers.

RobyHead D1 can be easily integrated

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into modern AR environment. The head contains high-resolution encoders on each axis and supports Canon and Fujinon lenses. Thus, it can output its live tracking data via Ethernet directly to a graphics engine which minimizes graphics setup time. All the major AR solutions vendors are supported.

Key features: -4K cameras support; -Full carbon body; -Augmented reality support; -Integration with Panasonic equipmentinfrastructure Tech characteristics: -Weight: 7kg; -Payload: 15kg; -Horizontal speed: 0.01 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 120 0/c; -Horizontal angle 300 0; -Vertical angle 300 0; -Power supply: 24VDC; -Control: Ethernet or Serial.

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ZOO DIGITAL ZOODUBS

ZOOdubs is the entertainment industry’s first cloud-based dubbing service – and is radically improving how the process is managed for TV and movie content owners.

Dubbed audio is essential to extend the global reach of entertainment content and to fulfil consumer expectations in certain territories.

However, until now the process has been a black hole, meaning content owners have had little visibility of progress. Lines of audio missed during recording sessions often lead to delays and additional costs, and hearing the same voice artists appear repeatedly in their content is an ongoing frustration for clients. ZOOdubs addresses these issues.

The cloud-powered platform acts as an online dubbing studio; encapsulating the entire dubbing process. Everything from script localisation and adaptation to casting, auditioning, recording and editing. Rather than needing all those involved in the creation of a language dub to come together, the system means supervised recordings can be created remotely over the internet. Nonspecialist recording spaces, vocal booths and even home recording setups can be used – all maintaining quality standards.

By allowing content owners to leverage smaller, less expensive recording facilities, ZOOdubs reduces the price point without compromising quality. ZOO is already seeing content owners dub material they normally

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wouldn’t have because it was price prohibitive.

ZOOdubs transforms the way dubbing is performed, recorded and managed.

Collaboration between dubbing directors and voice artists can all take place in real time, live in the cloud.

Stringent security protocols ensure that all video, audio and dubbing reference

materials are stored securely and remote working from any controlled recording environment gives access to a greater voiceover pool. Creative directors work with their choice of global voice talent.

ZOOdubs enables greater productivity, improved quality, the ability to deal with last minute changes on the fly, and shorter time to market.

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APANTAC

SI SERIES OF VIDEO OVER IP MULTIVIEWERS

A compact and cost-effective approach for addressing ST 2022-6/7 ST 2110 monitoring needs This year at IBC, Apantac will introduce new multiviewers based on the award-winning Mi-16 series SDI multiviewer architecture. For reference, the Mi-16 is a compact, low power, low latency, 1RU multiviewer with two sets of HDMI and SDI outputs and features you would find in a high end multiviewer yet at a fraction of the cost. Depending on the installed license, three versions are available: Mi-16 (16x1), Mi-16+ (two 8x1) or Mi-16# (16x2).

New implementations of this Multiviewer architecture with different input formats have been introduced this year: The Di-16 series with HDMI inputs,

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the MD-X-X hybrid series with SDI and HDMI inputs. At IBC, Apantac will introduce the Mi-8 12G series with UHD inputs and the new Video over IP Si-16 series that supports ST 2022-6/7 and ST 2110 standards.

With the Si-16, input BNCs have been replaced by 8 SFP cages. The SFPs accept 10GigE IP signals over fiber, de-encapsulates two HD or SD signals and makes them available as SDI to the multiviewer.

This approach has several advantages: •The SFP consists of hardware and software for de-encapsulating ST 2022-6, ST-2022-7 or ST-2110 signals. The choice of the supported standard is license based. Thus, the multiviewer can accept

a mix of different standards, or switching from one standard to another is be managed via licenses.

•Evolution of the standards is accommodated via software updates.

Furthermore, the support of other standards will be enabled by new SFP licenses.

•The SFP decoding latency is negligible (a few lines of video) and the Si-16 latency is one frame, which is key for production applications.

•The Si-16 series is compact, FPGA based and, once configured, a plug and play device.

•Like with the Mi-16 series, three versions are available: Si-16 (16x1), Si16+ (Two 8x1) and Si-16# (16x2).

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BROADCAST SOLUTIONS

LAON DIGITAL WIRELESS INTERCOM The LAON 5 GHz Digital Wireless Intercom system is a high performance wireless communication device that can be used where critical and clear communication is key and the Belt Pack mobility is required. At IBC we will show LT750 system. It enables the user full-duplex hands-free communications with the consistent audio clarity without PTT operation. LaON Intercom solutions excel with unmatched audio performance, working with noncompressed audio in license-free 5 GHz UNII Band. The worldwide license-free 5 GHz UNII Band provides approximately up to 29 RF channels depending on the regions as opposed to three channels on 2.4 GHz ISM band.

Users are able to enjoy pleasant wireless communications with even less traffic or interferences. Due to high frequency band, the system is also hardly affected by high-power digital equipment such as amplifiers and speakers.

More features include: -Using an IP-based repeater together with a Remote Base Station -Up to 128 beltpack connections Less than 23ms latency, lowest level in the industry -Systems offer up to eleven (11) fullduplex audio channels -Five communication group channels -AES 256bit Level 3 encryption LaON Intercom systems come mainly in

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four different sizes and models: LT750, LT550, LT250 and LT150, covering any use case and userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s know-how level â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from large events to light-weight mobile systems and from expert to newcomer.

Due to their technical specifications

LaON Intercom systems can be used widely in all sorts of applications such as Broadcast studios, Live-TV productions, OB Vans, stadiums, theatres, schools and Houses of Worship as well as all other venues of all sizes thinkable.

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BROADCAST SOLUTIONS STREAMLINE OB VANS

German System integrator Broadcast Solutions is the first company worldwide, which has pushed the development and delivery of OB Vans to a new level.

With their Streamline Family of OB Vans the company offers OB Vans as a preengineered product. With more than 40 units on the road all over the world the company proves its concept of offering an OB Van as a product a success.

Depending on the use of the OB Van customers can choose from five different Streamline models (4 to 16 cameras).

Previously a long and expensive endeavour, with the Streamline OB Van family the German System Integrator can develop and deliver OB Vans within a short time frame (even three month is possible) and with significant cost advantages.

Like assembling with a configurator, customers can choose from five different versions – from 4 to 16 cameras and all available in 4K/UHD – and have the choice between different specific hardware or design variations. Although the Streamline OBs are nearly “off-theshelf” vehicles that offer significant price advantages and short delivery times, they are equipped with the latest high-end technology and make use of sophisticated concepts with regards to workspace design and flexibility.

Around the globe they are the workhorses for the broadcast industry, working quick, reliable and persistent.

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Due to their “standardized” room and workflow designs, teams familiar with one Streamline OB Van feel easily at home in another Streamline OB. This reduces setup times and friction during productions. An important cost saving factor for all OB Van providers and production companies. At IBC Broadcast Solutions presented three

models of the Streamline OB Van family.

A Streamline S4 with Uplink, Streamline S 8 4K working in the NEP fleet and a Streamline S16 for German broadcasting company Studio Berlin. http://broadcastsolutions.de/en/products/streamline

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POMFORT GMBH

POCKETCONTROL FOR ARRI CAMERAS PocketControl for ARRI Cameras: Your Camera Menu to Go. With PocketControl for ARRI Cameras DoPs, camera assistants and DITs always have their ARRI Camera at their fingertips - no matter where on the film set it is used.

PocketControl for ARRI Cameras is an innovative and easy-to-use app for iPad and iPhone that allows DoPs, camera assistants and DITs to remotely monitor and control their ARRI camera settings.

The app directly connects with the camera through Wifi and enables instant access to the camera. Camera settings, such as exposure and look, can be adjusted from a distance, and recording can be started and stopped remotely.

This ensures that camera operators always stay in control over their cameras.

The app responds to the increasing complexity that camera operators are faced with on the film set. Camera decisions are expected to be realized instantly, even when the camera is difficult to access. With PocketControl for ARRI cameras, this can now be done remotely and independently from the location of the camera.

The UI of the app is highly intuitive, following the same logic as the onboard manual camera controls. This way users know from the first second how to use the app. Just as with the on-board manual controls, they can for example change exposure settings, configure HD-SDI output configurations, and even tweak looks in the camera.

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PocketControl for ARRI Cameras is the extended arm of any DoP, camera assistant or DIT who is responsible for the image quality on set. The app is compatible with ARRI Alexa SXT, Alexa SXTW, Alexa Mini and Amira.

The app can be downloaded as a free version that includes the monitoring of camera settings. In addition, the option to adjust camera settings can be added via an in-app purchase.

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DEJERO

DEJERO CELLSAT Dejero CellSat is the ground-breaking result of a partnership between Dejero and Intelsat, the largest satellite operator in the world. It offers broadcasters a unique blended cellular and Ku-band IP solution that reliably transports high quality video to achieve live coverage from remote locations.

Cellular network congestion and location are major challenges when it comes to bandwidth availability for news crews relying on cellular connectivity to transport video from the field. Dejero CellSat helps broadcasters make the crucial decision about which video transport asset (satellite-equipped vehicle or cellular technology) to deploy to achieve the best result. Previously this could present a trade-off between transmission reliability, on-location flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

Dejero CellSat addresses this issue in a unique manner by delivering the required bandwidth no matter what the external environment presents, and gives broadcasters the confidence to go live from more locations.

Dejero CellSat relies on Dejeroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented network blending technology to combine cellular connectivity from multiple mobile network carriers with Ku-band IP satellite connectivity provided by Intelsat. If the bandwidth available from cellular connections dips due to network congestion or other factors, CellSat automatically blends in Ku-band IP satellite connectivity to boost bandwidth to the required level

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for the live shot.

The Dejero CellSat solution communicates with the satellite terminal auto-acquire system to simplify and accelerate the satellite connection process. There is no need to schedule satellite time, saving crews valuable time and removing the constraint of broadcasting within a predefined window of time. In addition to managing the fluctuating bandwidth of

individual cellular connections, CellSat software dynamically and intelligently allocates satellite bandwidth for optimal performance.

Ultimately, CellSat offers increased reliability to broadcasters, with the convenience of procurement, network management, billing, and support from a single vendor; a package that is currently unmatched in the marketplace.

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NET INSIGHT

REMOTE PRODUCTION 2.0 With the massive growth of live events, Remote Production 2.0 is the most powerful way to make Remote production easy for everyone, and to increase efficiency and optimize presence at a live event by enabling media and broadcast companies to do more with fewer resources.

Net Insight uniquely offers broadcasters and production houses an end-to-end solution for remote production, which includes fully distributed production workflows over Wide Area Networks (WANs). With on-demand scheduling of production resources and software-defined workflows, as well as best in class video, transport and audio that enables an easy and painless step over to remote production.

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With strategic partnerships in place, such as Net Insight’s fully integrated solution with Calrec Audio, one of the leading manufacturers of high quality production and live to air audio mixing consoles exclusively for broadcasters, Net Insight is simplifying the challenges the broadcast industry faces in deploying remote live productions.

This is being achieved by integrating Net Insight’s Nimbra platform with Calrec’s RP1 Remote Production unit to provide support with a full audio remote production solution that offers simple connectivity, quality assured transport and precise control of audio mixes from any location.

The versatility of the combined solution means productions can connect via analogue, AES, MADI,

SDI, and the latest AoIP solutions from AES67, and SMPTE 2022 and transport remotely over IP. With all DSP processing for monitor mixes taken care of on-site, the transmission console at base can concentrate purely on the main program mix.

At IBC 2017 Net Insight is showcasing the first JPEG2000 compressed studio camera signal transport over WAN in cooperation with Grass Valley. This integration again requires less technical resources at the event site and ease of production is guaranteed.

Those integrations provide immediate workflow efficiency advantages for Net Insight customers in the field and will be offered as a turnkey solution for new customers.

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BROADPEAK

NANOCDN MULTICAST ABR New devices, including tablets and smartphones, enable television viewers to enjoy live sports and news anytime, anywhere. Due to technology limitations, latency is a real issue, causing frustration amongst end-users who do not want their program to be spoiled by advance Twitter notifications, SMS, or by hearing the reactions of their neighbors, especially when watching live sports.

Broadpeak’s nanoCDN™ solution with zero-latency capabilities deserves to win this award because it brings the latency down to 0 seconds compared with the norm today of 30 seconds, resulting in increased viewer satisfaction.

It accomplishes this by transferring the traffic from an unmanaged to a managed network, reducing the quantity of buffered video necessary to guarantee smooth playout. Broadpeak’s origin packager, which is part of the solution, sends just the right amount of video based on players’ requests.

The solution includes: •nanoCDN multicast ABR transfers the traffic from an unmanaged to a managed network, guaranteeing bandwidth and reducing buffering in the player.

•BkS350 origin packager optimizes packaging, preparing and streaming content in all required formats right after it is received from the encoder rather than waiting until 10s of content is received.

•A player that adapts the amount of buffered video according to the context

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(i.e., home network covered by the nanoCDN or on the go). nanoCDN with zero latency is expected to make a huge impact on the OTT live environment, which is significant considering that the global video streaming market is expected to grow.

Being able to stream live content with no delay and guaranteed quality of service gives service providers an edge over on-demand only offerings like Netflix, increasing their monetization and enabling their customers to enjoy a one-of-a-kind streaming experience on the go.

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PRIMESTREAM XCHANGE 6

Xchange 6, is a Web based software platform offering single and multi-site facilities global access to their content, projects and workflow. Xchange 6 introduces the ability to capture live IP streams and quickly move that content through production, management and delivery.

As live IP content is being captured, users can simultaneously annotate incoming feeds with keywords, markers, subclips and additional metadata to add value later. This metadata can then be used during post-production to easily find the assets by searching against tagged keywords. Space Time Markers™ can also be added to 360° clips to highlight areas of interest in an X, Y space with the ability to zoom in on a particular area.

Xchange also enables edit-whilecapture workflow so Adobe Premiere Pro editors can easily get started making highlights and cutting them into packages for quick-turnaround delivery.

Flexibility, ease of use, and power is core to Primestream and for this reason we’ve made it possible to capture industry standard protocols HLS, RTMP, RTSP, DASH, HDS in resolutions including SD, HD, 4K/UHD and new formats including 360 Equirectangular media. Xchange also enables the concurrent capture of content in multiple resolutions and file formats making it easier for different parts of the workflow to get started faster.

Xchange version 6 streamlines

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operations and reduces time and costs for producing content, with the ability to schedule stream captures, set recording durations and metadata before and during capture.

Ultimately, Primestream’s updated software platform helps to increase the quality of service, increases speed of workflow, and adds more remote

functionality to Primestream’s simply powerful broadcast, sports and enterprise workflow.

Xchange software is currently deployed at VICE Media, CiscoTV, Disney, AT&T Sports Network, RSI, Microsoft Studios, USC Annenberg School of Journalism and Communications, Yahoo! Studios and more.

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INTOPIX

IPX-TICO-8K The new intoPIX cores enable the industry to simplify the management of Live 8K video production using todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost-effective IP networks or SDI infrastructure. TICO compression is today the most flexible choice to manage the colossal bandwidth requirements and to simplify the interface complexity for transporting uncompressed 8K video.

New TICO UHD8K IP-cores features include the support of 8K and UltraHD 8K video at frame rates up to 60p, support for 4:2:2 workflows up to 10bit (other modes will be available in future releases), implemented on the smallest Intel / Xilinx FPGA footprint (no external DDR). The new intoPIX cores allows the best quality currently available up to 5:1 compression (from mathematically lossless to visually Lossless), and fewer pixel lines of latency (less than 1 milliseconds end-to-end). The solution also includes a free downscaler to decode 4K resolution from an 8K TICO source without any additional processing.

Compliant with SMPTE RDD35, intoPIX TICO 8K IP-cores are now fully available for integration by manufacturers and will be also demonstrated at this IBC

by NHK in the future zone. It supports zero latency transport of high-quality 8K signals towards a single 10G or 25G Ethernet port (to be used within SMPTE 2110 ecosystem) or toward a single 12G-SDI cable only (to avoid the use of multiple SDI cables instead).

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03/01/2018 13:31

IDX TECHNOLOGY LTD IDX IPL BATTERIES

Why your product is innovative and why it deserves to win a Best of Show Award?

Most portable technology needs a reliable battery supply to function and IDX are widely acknowledged as the premier supplier of Li-ion batteries to the broadcast industry. Pioneering battery linking technology since the 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to give increased runtime from batteries below the 100Wh IATA flight restrictions, the new IPL range have significant innovations that benefit the user.

When they are stacked on say a camera, power is drawn from the rear battery rather than all simultaneously and it can be exchanged when discharged allowing filming to take place uninterrupted.

Digital data output on the IPLs will let users know exactly how much charge is left.

Uniquely, a budget IDX battery like the CUE-D150 can be stacked on the back of an IPL. Up to 8 IPLs can be stack charged on the VL-2000S two channel charger, so no longer is there a need during the night to get up and swap empty for charged batteries.

To make things simpler, the battery on top of the stack is the one first charged.

A lightweight, low cost charging option is also possible through the D-Tap advanced socket.

A range of outputs include USB and D-Tap and there is even a built in V-Torch, to help operators function in the dark.

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Two models are offered, the IPL98 for crews going lightweight on planes.

95Wh in a package weighing 730 grams.

The larger battery IPL-150 has 142Wh capacity. Both batteries feature QR codes which access current transport advice for flying with Li-ion batteries.

Sometimes batteries can be interesting and worthy of an award. Ergonomically designed in sympathy with modern camera developments the IPL range have real innovations that deliver a better experience to the user!

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WORLDCAST SYSTEMS WORLDCAST MANAGER

WorldCast Manager is a unified NMS software solution, designed specifically for the broadcast, satellite and telco industries. It provides a centralized web interface (also accessible from desktop and mobile devices) enabling the monitoring and management of broadcast networks of all sizes.

This new generation of network monitoring can link a wide network of SNMP-enabled devices across multiple locations and provides the user with a clean, modern and integrated interface for control.

WorldCast Manager has been designed to connect and communicate with any SNMP-connected device from any manufacturer. All units across the network are detected and automatically added to the monitoring pool thanks to the WorldCast Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s automated network discovery and autoconfiguration engine. Alarms (based on readings and/or specific events) are set based on the equipment drivers and can be customized at will to notify the appropriate users via email, SMS, voice call or in-application alerts.

WorldCast Connect provides its entire library of drivers to customers as part of any deployment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and also offers a complimentary driver creation service with any valid support contract.

The WorldCast Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dashboard provides a centralized view (using maps, floor plans or flow charts) of the status of your entire operation from a single screen. The Dashboard also displays

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some high-level information about ongoing events and provide fast access to the entire equipment tree across all sites.

In addition to showing real-time performance metrics, the WorldCast Manager also captures and stores readings and events to provide the user with detailed historical data. The

entire data set can be mined using the timeline-based analytics module or the statistical reporting panel. Both provide interactive data visualization features tailored to provide insights on events and facilitate operational support and decision-making at all levels of the organization.

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EDGEWARE

FORENSIC WATERMARKING

Content piracy is a huge threat to the media and entertainment industry worldwide. To help combat it, technology providers need to provide anti-piracy solutions that work when delivering content using internetdelivered content delivery systems (CDNs). TV CDN provider Edgeware has integrated advanced frame-based forensic watermarking functionality into its technology.

This will allow content owners to deploy an efficient and robust anti-piracy solution that gives them the ability to identify the source of any illegally-shared content streams.

Currently, distributor’s typical antipiracy measures involve creating two

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copies of each three-second section of a program. This is then strung together to create a unique code during distribution.

But this means networks must store and distribute twice as much content, and pirates can easily hide the watermark by re-ordering two different versions of a program.

Edgeware’s stream-based solution embeds a unique code into the video image itself. It modifies some of the frames’ pixels slightly in a way that’s unnoticeable to the viewer. It might change a black to a very dark grey, for example.

The first part of the process profiles and identifies candidate blocks that can be manipulated without degrading or

effecting the picture. The identity of these candidates, and how they may be altered, is added and included as special metadata, sent in-band with the content. The second part of the process manipulates the blocks within the actual bitstream to create a unique code that correlates to every streamed version of the video. This process works for both IPTV and OTT services, even in 4K resolution or formats like VR. Edgeware’s TV CDN with built-in watermarking technology offers the forensic tools to quickly track down offenders when content is stolen. Now, its content thieves, not content owners, who need to worry about TV piracy.

03/01/2018 13:31

ROSS VIDEO

ROSS GRAPHITE ALL-IN-ONE PRODUCTION SYSTEM The Graphite all-in-one production system combines the capabilities of the Carbonite production switcher, XPression Graphics, and Rave Audio Engine in a compact 4RU chassis.

The integrated Carbonite switcher contains two ME’s with 4 full-featured keyers, a transition keyer for DVE and Media Wipes, 2 Ultrachrome chroma keyers, and 4 two-keyer MiniME’s that can be assigned to multiple locations, and utilized simultaneously –ideal for simplified live event production or for use as secondary system in large scale productions through the AUX outputs of the main switcher.

Graphite’s single-channel XPression graphics package provides unlimited layering. Users can create templates with true 3D objects, utilize virtual camera movements, and benefit from such features as the Playout Sequencer for precise playout operations.

Without any additional hardware or software, two channels of XPression Clips is also included – to add another layer of production sophistication.

Graphite’s new Rave Audio Engine offers crisp 24 bit audio from external embedded SDI inputs, internal XPression and Carbonite MediaStore sources.

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Graphite can also send and receive audio from within the system-host PC and utilize the PC speaker outputs for monitoring.

These sources can be controlled through Graphite’s dedicated DashBoard-based 28 channel audio mixer. This fully-featured audio system is accessed through the DashBoard browser, and integrates with the Carbonite switcher for seamless operations.

An optional Audio Panel with 8 analog inputs, 5 analog outputs, and AES IN/ OUT is ideal for live-event productions or any production involving mic’d hosts.

All analog inputs can be controlled through the Rave Audio Mixer and outputs can be used for customized AUX channels – ideal for individual Mix/Minus feeds to your hosts. Microphone preamps and toggle-able phantom power on these inputs ensures quality sound across the board.

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CHYRONHEGO

CHYRONHEGO CLICK EFFECTS PRIME For over two decades, Click Effects solutions have dominated digital graphics workflows and A/V content delivery at high-profile live sports and entertainment events. Since acquiring Click Effects less than a year ago, ChyronHego has been working to leverage the vast industry experience and know-how of the Click Effects team to deliver a fully integrated ChyronHego solution. The result is Click Effects PRIME, a turnkey graphics authoring system for live arena- and stadium-based A/V presentations.

Click Effects PRIME unites the advanced authoring, rendering, and data binding power of ChyronHego’s renowned PRIME graphics ecosystem with the industry-leading arena graphics generation and custom digital display control of the Click Effects CrossFire and Blaze solutions. Click Effects PRIME creates a seamless integration of CrossFire and Blaze with ChyronHego’s 64-bit, all-software PRIME rendering engine and authoring environment.

Among other expanded capabilities, this exposes users to powerful PRIME features such as real-time rendering of dynamic and data-bound 3D objects with tools such as shaders, lights, materials, and video texturing.

Not only can Click Effects PRIME seamlessly share complete templates built with other ChyronHego PRIME deployments, but the new platform also is fully backwards-compatible with graphics previously built with Blaze and CrossFire. This means users that are

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familiar with the CrossFire/Blaze user interface will need no additional training to begin using Click Effects PRIME. Click Effects PRIME supports 4K video with very low latency on both inputs and outputs, with up to four channels of HD-SDI key/fill playout and up to eight channels of HD-SDI video playout.

With up to eight HD-SDI video inputs, the solution supports mixed resolutions for all inputs and outputs. The solution also features real-time integration with ChyronHego’s brand-new Live Assist Panels for user interface creation and scripting, as well as the Live Compositor software-based video switching system.

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ADOBE

CREATIVE CLOUD FOR VIDEO Adobe will reveal new features to help users edit VR content, generate graphics and animations, and refine video, while providing the best experience when working alone or with a team. These new capabilities are coming to Adobe Creative Cloud later this year. These include: •Editors wanting to work with dynamic, professional graphics or graphics packages created in After Effects can soon access motion graphics templates right in Adobe Stock and through Creative Cloud Libraries. In addition, responsive design options for preserving spatial and temporal relationships and other usability improvements to the Essential Graphics panel in Premiere Pro will also be included.

•Character Animator 1.0 is unveiled with changes to core and custom animation functions, such as pose-topose blending, new physics behaviors and visual puppet controls. Adobe Sensei helps improve lip-sync capability by accurately matching mouth shape with spoken sounds.

•Premiere Pro editors can experience the immersive qualities of content, review their timeline and use keyboard driven editing for trimming and markers while wearing the same VR head-mounts as their audience. In addition, audio can be determined by orientation or position and exported as ambisonics audio for VR-enabled platforms such as YouTube and Facebook. VR effects and transitions are now native and accelerated via the Mercury playback engine.

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•Collaborative workflows on the Local Area Network are improved with managed access features that allow users to lock bins and provide read-only access to others. Formerly in beta, the release of Team Projects will offer smoother workflows hosted in Creative Cloud and the ability to more easily manage

versions with auto-save history.

•Adobe Audition adds customizable, flexible session organization to multi-take workflows and continuous playback while editing. Powered by Adobe Sensei, autoducking is added to the Essential Sound panel that automatically lowers the music when dialogue is spoken.

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ZACUTO

LUMIX GH5 “NO CAGE” CAGE The GH5 Cage is our “no-cage” cage lightweight and compact, it packs in a ton of features! The GH5 Cage screws into the bottom of the camera with a provided ¼ 20 screw. It also attaches to the sides of the camera, using the Panasonic eyelets neck strap connection with provided screws. It includes a Zacuto camera hand strap for a secure and comfortable grip on the camera.

The cage ends at the eyelet neck strap connection, allowing you to use the camera’s built in handgrip, keeping the cage small and light and have easy access to all camera controls.

The top of the cage includes numerous ¼ 20 for mounting accessories. It also has a built in Z-Rail for mounting an optional top handle or other accessories.

The bottom of the cage has 2 ¼” 20 threads and a 3/6” 16 thread for a tripod plate and a built in dovetail to slide into a VCT Pro shoulder mount baseplate or VCT Pro dock so you can quickly move your camera from handheld, to shoulder mount, to tripod shooting. The dovetail connection point is also where you will connect the optional 15mm lightweight rod support for attaching matte boxes, follow focuses, motors, etc. It will also slide onto our VCT Pro and VCT Pro Dock.

The cage is designed for full access to the camera’s battery door, hotshoe and full button control. There is also a built in Metabones adapter support. Included with the cage is a left wooden handgrip

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with a built in cold shoe. Putting the coldshoe on the left gets it out of the way of the XLR cables for the optional Panasonic audio module mounted to the camera’s hotshoe. For those using the HDMI output, the cage includes an HDMI cable clamp to hold the full size HDMI cable steady to reduce strain.

The cable clamp screws directly into the camera - so you can use it without the cage!

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ONETASTIC

MULTITASTIC C2 VHF 7+1 MULTISTANDARD DTV TRANSLATOR / TRANSMITTER ONEtastic MULTITASTIC C2 shifts paradigm in multi-channel DTV translators and transmitters.

Up to now, the simultaneous rebroadcasting of 7 separate DTV channels on the VHF Band from the same site implied a nightmare of receivers, modulators, power amplifiers, channel filters and combiners. ONEtastic MULTITASTIC C2 wipes all that stuff away from your sites, at a fraction of the cost you can expect from traditional equipment.

Into a single, integrated 4RU chassis, MULTITASTIC C2 combines 7+1 multistandard DTV receivers (VHF and UHF) with individual RF input, 7+1 regenerative signal processors, exclusive multi-standard modulation stages, and 1+1 wide-band, ultra-linear “common mode” 100W amplifier capable to broadcast over the entire VHF band simultaneously.

The revolutionary ONEtastic signal processing engine brings each received signal back to the cleanest level of MER, then maps each of them to the output level and output channel of choice. A revolutionary wide-band modulator combines all the signals into a single RF package as wide as the entire VHF band.

ONEtastic’s powerful signal correction ensures the highest output MER at each individual channel and perfectly compatible shoulders’ edges and protection ratios for and between any channel at the output of the subsequent amplifying stages. The processing

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engine wipes off any mutual interference between signals, as well as RF emissions in unwanted positions of the spectrum, allowing broadcasters to do without channel filters, requiring just a single band-pass filter for the entire VHF band to broadcast all the seven VHF channels.

MULTITASTIC C2 features full modular design: get the number of

channels you need, then add modules when your business evolves. Designed for efficient and reliable operation, it comes with dual PAs, dual power supply and dual redundant GPS receiver.

Ideal for last-mile applications, ONEtastic MULTITASTIC C2 perfectly suits also any low power broadcasting/ rebroadcasting application.

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AVIOON FLICS

Scaling video transcoding is challenging, slow, and expensive - anticipating capacity needs from unpredictable consumption demand is difficult. Today’s on-premise or cloud-based transcoding services take days or more to deploy and configure with static licensing models that make it expensive to invest in solutions that sit largely under- or unutilized.

FLICS is a new video transcoding solution built for dynamic and demanding video economy of the future.

Avioon created FLICS to help customers meet fluctuating video demand in live and file-based workflows.

FLICS customers can deploy transcoding services “swarms” to any combination of nodes on premise, in virtualized datacenters, and private or public Clouds.

FLICS scales horizontally and vertically so that broadcasters, OTT/OVP/xVOD providers, cable headends, etc. can implement advanced, reliable and robust transcoding services for changing demands with flexible pricing models.

FLICS offers GPU-acceleration and can deliver the performance needed for 4K and 8K processing in time-sensitive environments.

Based on Docker containerization, FLICS can be deployed to Cloud, Virtual Machines and common off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware/software. Major cloud providers support containerization to allocate instances as needed for dynamic “spin up/down”. With on-

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demand resources, spot pricing, and reserved instances, the FLICS Cloud and Hybrid transcoding services are more scalable and cost efficient than before possible. In addition, by supporting file folder/object storage standards such as SMB, FTP and S3, FLICS can access and deliver data from/to any location throughout the virtual supply chain.

FLICS integrates seamlessly with existing production environments with open RESTful web services APIs. A web-

based user interface provides monitoring and full control of all services and integrations with customer-owned Cloud services from Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others.

The FLICS transcoding solution is ideal for different scenarios such as “traditional” file and live broadcasting video production, and future-oriented implementations for OTT and xVOD services and ad hoc multi-screen delivery.

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SCHNEIDER KREUZNACH FULL SPECTRUM NEUTRAL DENSITY FILTERS

TRUE ADVANCE IN ND NEUTRALITY After decades of engineering expertise and new techniques, SchneiderKreuznach has raised the bar on color neutrality for professional cine ND filters with the RHOdium Full Spectrum Neutral Density (FSND) series. This high-end lineup is made to exceed the critical color standards of new 4K, 6K, and 8K resolution cameras.

FINER FLATNESS/PARALLELISM SPECS RHOdium filters are engineered with an extremely thin neutral density interlayer sandwiched between two sheets of crystal-clear SCHOTT water-white glass and manufactured to finer flatness/ parallelism specifications than ever.

The result is they help resolve even the finest detail and produce images free from distortion or abnormalities. By encapsulating the interlayer between the glass instead of the surface, RHOdiums are protected from abrasions and other production rigors. Additionally, Schneider’s unique Edge Seal safeguards against delamination and edge chipping, while reducing edge reflection and glare.

MORE PRECISE COLOR MEASUREMENT IN THE LAB The FSND’s critical color matching is made possible by tristimulus scanning in the laboratory, a more critical color measurement of quality than methods previously used. It verifies neutrality by utilizing a colorimetric algorithm that compares samples to perfectly neutral

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light. The result is unprecedented accuracy.

NO INFRARED LEAKAGE In real-world testing with high-end cameras, RHOdiums have proven to be free of infrared light leakage that plagues previous ND filters. Because RHOdiums preserve natural color while still capturing the full spectrum evenly, colorists performing post-production color grading can grade all the shots the same, filtered or unfiltered.

DENSITY RANGE Available in 6x6 and 4x5.65 sizes, and range of densities: 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1, 2.4, 2.7 and 3.0.

FEEDBACK: “They preserve that natural colour while still capturing the full spectrum evenly.” Dan Zimbaldi, DIT. “These make every other ND filter ever made obsolete as far as I’m concerned.” Robert McLachlan, ASC.

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ARRIS

ME-7000 WITH 4K/ULTRAHD ARRIS ME-7000 breaks through the Ultra HD compression barrier. The high performance converged compression platform supports 24 4Kp50/60 UHD/ HDR HEVC channels per 1RU at less than 20 watts per channel! That’s a channel density factor of more than 20 times over other solutions and at 95% less power per 4K channel.

New features include: •HEVC compression module with ultralow power per channel •HEVC 4K/UHD, HD and SD capability in the same module •Up to 24 4K/UHD channels per 1RU •10-bit, High Dynamic Range (HDR) support – PQ10, HLG, and DolbyVision •Easily combine HEVC output channels with MPEG-2/MPEG-4 AVC channels ME-7000 is the right solution for service providers looking to deliver a premier quality of experience (QoE) in a costeffective way while not exceeding the available capacity within their networks.

This strategy is critical to attracting and retaining subscribers and supporting the overall business model. The right transcoding technology is the key to being able to transmit channels at lower bit rates, especially with HEVC. For a given bit rate, service providers have to deliver a better, crisper picture to meet today’s subscriber expectations.

They can also decide to use the added capacity that results from lower bit rates capable in the ME-7000 to free

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up bandwidth for other high-demand services.

In addition to its performance capabilities, the ME-7000 provides huge savings in power, cooling, CO2 emissions and rack space savings over Software/Commercial off-the-Shelf (SW/ COTS) solutions. This translates into a potential 5 year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with 7x less cost over a SW/COTS solution.

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VERIZON DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES SMARTPLAY BY VERIZON

Smartplay by Verizon is transforming the way broadcasters and other content publishers reach audiences in the online world.

Leveraging data about how, what, where, when and why viewers are watching, Smartplay enables large-scale delivery of personalized experiences for every viewer on every device, even when millions of viewers are being served video.

The technology can log viewing metrics and interface with a recommendation engine to surface better recommendations and improve discovery for every viewer. Smartplay applies these insights — along with information on individual content preferences, devices and networks frequented — to control video viewing sessions in real time, to deliver the most personalized and highest quality stream to each user.

Smartplay gathers data from ingest to playout across millions of concurrent users. This data, combined with a CRM, billing and account information where available, yields actionable information that allows for deeper engagement — such as creation of a virtual linear TV channel for each and every viewer.

Minimizing problems including buffering, latency and poor video resolution, Smartplay delivers content in the seamless TV-like way that consumers now expect on their connected devices.

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connection and delivers a manifest describing what content segments to download and play back. During the session, Smartplay continually rewrites the manifest (playlist) in increments as small as four seconds of content. This constant, real-time updating allows for changes in content and experience at a very granular level, optimized for the individual viewer.

Smartplay collects data such as device type, geography and user ID and makes it available to a pre-integrated ad stitching technology that connects to all major ad decisioning systems.

Broadcasters and content providers can thereby segment and manage OTT streaming audiences to sell targeted online ad spots that are stitched seamlessly into the video stream.

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TVBEurope will act in the capacity of an independent facilitator and moderator Topics of discussion to be set by the client or in collaboration with TVBEurope Can take the form of either a Powerpoint presentation or a webcast Unlike a 1-2-1 conference it is not restricted by geographical or temporal factors Live Q&A session to encourage dialogue Ideal for lead generation Ongoing promotion following the webinar’s transmission

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