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A special guide to all the nominated and winning products, as featured at IBC2014

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Welcome to the digital programme guide for the first ever NewBay Media Best of Show Awards for IBC2014. This guide features every nominee from the 2014 awards programme, and highlights the winning entries. The Best of Show Awards are distributed across NewBay Media’s titles, with winners selected by an independent judging panel for each magazine category: Audio Media, Installation, PSNEurope, Radio World, TVBEurope, and TV Technology Europe.

This guide reproduces the nomination text and images submitted by exhibitors, allowing each company to explain in their own words why their nominated products should be considered in the Best of Show category for IBC2014.

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WINNERS Aaton Digital Cantar-X3 digital audio recorder ...................................4 Sony UWP-D series with SMAD-P3 MI shoe .......................5 NOMINEES Lawo mc236 ..........................................................................................6 Studer by Harman Infinity Core.............................................................................. 7

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WINNERS Blackmagic Design Studio Camera HD and Studio Camera 4K................9 Lawo mc236 ....................................................................................... 10 NOMINEES Exterity AvediaStream TVgateway g44xx Series ................11

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WINNERS Aspera Auto-scaling Transfer Platform ...................................12 October 2014

Glensound CUB .............................................................................................13 NOMINEES Lawo mc236 ....................................................................................... 14 Merging Technologies Hapi ............................................................................................15 Sony UWP-D series with SMAD-P3 MI shoe .................... 16

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WINNERS BW Broadcast Encore FM Transmitter.....................................................17 BW Broadcast Vertus Translator ............................................................... 18 DB Elettronica Mozart 3000 ......................................................................... 19 DEVA Broadcast DB6000 FM and Digital Radio Audio Processor ......20 DEVA Broadcast Radio Explorer II Mobile FM Radio Analyzer ........21 Tieline Merlin PLUS ........................................................................... 22 WorldCast Systems APT SureStreamer ............................................................. 23 NOMINEES BW Broadcast Ariane Encore .......................................................................24 BW Broadcast BW Broadcast RBRX Encore.......................................... 25 DEVA Broadcast DB7007 ....................................................................................26 DEVA Broadcast DB9009 MPX ........................................................................ 27 DEVA Broadcast SmartGen 6.0 RDS/RBDS Encoder.............................28

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WINNERS Accedo Accedo VIA ............................................................................29 AEQ-KROMA ConeXia intercom system ..............................................30 AJA Video Systems CION camera ...........................................................................31 Aspera Auto-scaling Transfer Platform .................................. 32 Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 11 ............................................................ 33 Bridge Technologies VB288 Objective QoE Content Extractor ...............34 EditShare XStream EFS ......................................................................... 35 Ericsson Ericsson MediaFirst TV Platform ...............................36 Fairlight EVO.Live ..................................................................................43 Grass Valley LDX XtremeSpeed .............................................................. 37 Harmonic VOS-based Electra XVM .................................................39 Hitachi SK-UHD4000 ........................................................................40 Imagineer Systems mocha Pro .............................................................................. 41 Lawo mc236 .......................................................................................42 NVIDIA Visual Computing Appliance ........................................44 Piksel Piksel Mosaic ........................................................................45 Pixel Power Buzz ...........................................................................................46 Quantum StorNext Connect ............................................................... 47 RTW TM3-Primus ..........................................................................48

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TVTechnology WWW.TVTECHNOLOGY.COM

BROADCAST • PRODUCTION • BROADBAND • SATELLITE • MOBILE

Screen Systems Web/OTT LIVE Subtitling ...............................................49 Studer by Harman Infinity Core...........................................................................38 Timecode Systems Timecode Buddy :pulse ...................................................50 Viaccess-Orca Connected Sentinel Player .............................................51 Vislink/TVU Networks TVUPack TM8200 powered by Vislink hybrid technology ............................................. 52 NOMINEES ARRIS Group ARRIS ME-7000 converged video compression platform ......................................... 53 Civolution SyncNow second screen ................................................. 55 Crystal Vision LKEY-SQZ................................................................................56 Dalet (AT)3.......................................................................................... 57 Decimator Design DMON-6S ................................................................................58 Decimator Design MD-HX......................................................................................59 DPA Microphones d:screet Necklace Microphone .....................................60 Elemental Technologies Elemental Cloud 2.0 .......................................................... 61 Elemental Technologies Elemental Delta Video .....................................................62 ENENSYS Regional Emergency Warning System....................63 Ericsson Ericsson Professional Chip for C&D ..........................64 Ericsson Ericsson Virtualized Encoding ....................................65 Forbidden Technologies Forscene for iPad and Android ....................................66 Grass Valley GV STRATUS Playout ....................................................... 67 Hamlet Video Enterprise Tablet handheld IP and ASI-based services analyser ........................................68 Harmonic Ellipse 3102/3202 contribution encoders .............69 Litepanels Astra 1x1 Bi-Color ..............................................................54 Mariner Vu Software Defined Monitoring solution for IP video ............................................................................ 70 Merging Technologies Hapi ............................................................................................71

MultiDyne SilverBACK ............................................................................. 72 Net Insight Nimbra VA 220 .................................................................... 73 NETIA Media Assist .......................................................................... 74 NVIDIA next-gen Quadro ................................................................ 75 OmniTek Ultra 4K Tool Box ............................................................... 76 PHABRIX TAG ..............................................................................................77 ProMAX ProMAX Platform Portable............................................78 Quantum Leap Technology 55” Grade 1 OLED Reference Monitor....................... 79 Rohde & Schwarz R&S Tx9 transmitter family .........................................80 SIS Live ManPak .................................................................................... 81 Sony UWP-D series with SMAD-P3 MI shoe ....................82 TC Electronic Loudness Pilot .....................................................................83 Tedial Media Exchange Platform..............................................84 Thomson Video Networks ViBE XT1000 Xtream Transcoder .............................85 TV Logic Lum-300 .................................................................................86 TV Logic TMV Series.............................................................................87 VizuALL ScheduALL Portal ..............................................................88 WorldCast Systems Audemat DVB-T/T2 Monitor ........................................89 Xstream Xstream MediaMaker .......................................................90

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BROADCAST • PRODUCTION • BROADBAND • SATELLITE • MOBILE

WINNERS ARRIS Group ARRIS ME-7000 converged video compression platform.................................................................................... 91 Aspera Auto-scaling Transfer Platform ..................................92 Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K............................93 Cobalt Digital 9970-QS 3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS Quint Split Multi-Image Display Processor ...................................94

Crystal Vision LKEY-SQZ................................................................................95 Decimator Design DMON-6S ................................................................................96 ENCO Systems HotShot2 audio playout and clip management package ..................................................... 97 Evertz EXE 46Tbps video service routing platform ........98 Hamlet Video Enterprise Tablet handheld IP and ASI-based services analyser ........................................99 Imagine Communications Magellan SDN Orchestrator........................................ 100 MultiDyne SilverBACK ...........................................................................101 Thomson Video Networks ViBE XT1000 Xtream Transcoder ...........................102 Vislink/TVU Networks TVUPack TM8200 powered by Vislink hybrid technology ...........................................103 Wohler Technologies Modular iON monitoring platform .......................... 104 NOMINEES AEQ-KROMA ConeXia intercom system ............................................105 AEQ-KROMA QS700 Series broadcast monitors........................... 106 AJA Video Systems CION camera ........................................................................107 AVIWEST DMNG Manager................................................................. 108 Decimator Design MD-HX................................................................................... 109 Elemental Technologies Elemental Live HEVC Video Processing for 4Kp50/60 UHD TV ..........................................................110 Imagine Communications Landmark Express Cloud.............................................. 111 Imagine Communications VersioCloud .........................................................................112 Lawo mc236 .....................................................................................113 MACOM MACOM 12G SDI Chipset................................................114 Primestream FORK Logger .......................................................................115 Quantum StorNext Connect .............................................................116 Transvideo StarliteHD 5-inch OLED Advanced Monitor ........ 117 WorldCast Systems Audemat DVB-T/T2 Monitor ......................................118 October 2014

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WINNERS

Aaton Digital

Cantar-X3 digital audio recorder T

he new generation of Cantar-X by Aaton-

display-based menu control. The

Digital, featuring 24 track digital audio

display has been designed by our

on-location recorder with state-of-the-art

sister company Transvideo.

analogue mic inputs, Dante digital audio –

Its avionics aluminium machined

records on SSD, SD, USB – and connectivity with

housing (water-resistant and dust-

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi.

proof with a durable coating coming

For the last 10 years, the Aaton Cantar-X2

from the military industry), together

has been the ultimate benchmark for

with an exceptionally long run time,

audio field recording. Today, a totally new

makes it the perfect portable tool

machine, the Aaton Cantar-X3, has

for outside location work. Extended

been designed by the same team

linear faders, smooth rotary knobs

that created its predecessor. The

and silent switches are provided for

X3 combines the ergonomics of the

a practical working environment.

X2 and its outstanding microphone preamplifiers which have been redesigned

External devices can be simultaneously linked to the

to improve filtering capabilities and

Cantar-X3 through widely used

reduce further the noise level, with new

audio and computer connectors

functionalities such as optional Dante

adding new capabilities for this machine to be

networking (from Audinate). Additional

scalable for the next twenty years. Deliveries

features are accessed through an

will begin for existing orders at the end of 2014.

improved human interface with a new

New orders will deliver Q1, 2015.

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Sony

UWP-D series with SMAD-P3 MI shoe ony’s UWP-D series brings a host of

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receiver directly to the camera with no

features specifically designed to fit

connecting cables. The camera can also

seamlessly with compact camcorders and

power the portable receiver, eliminating the

interchangeable lens cameras. As a compact

need for additional batteries. With the MI shoe,

and professional quality product series, it can be

the camera can control the ON/OFF power of

used in all settings, and is particularly well suited

the receiver, unifying power management.

to ENG field production and DSLR filming.

Setting up the UWP-D with the easy-to-use

Available in three packages – UWP-D11:

automatic channel setting mode saves time,

URX-P03 portable receiver and UTX-B03 belt-

and its infrared (IR) sync capability allows

pack transmitter, UWP-D12: URX-P03 portable

the receiver to transfer the frequency to the

receiver and UTX-M03 handheld microphone

transmitter easily. Other functions within the

and UWP-D16: URX-P03 portable receiver and

Processing ensures high-quality sound, optimising a

UWP-D series include the micro-USB on all

UTX-B03 belt-pack transmitter and UTX-P03

constant range over time between the transmitter

components for external power supply or

plug-on transmitter – with all components also

and receiver. The True Diversity Reception system

for recharging Ni-MH batteries, which is ideal

available separately, there is a choice between

within the UWP-D means that while typical wireless

for powering units for a long period of time

using a belt-pack transmitter, handheld wireless

microphone systems are subject to radio frequency

even directly through the camcorder

microphone or a 48V phantom power plug-on

(RF) signal dropout, the UWP-D series protects

power via micro-USB.

transmitter alongside the portable receiver.

against this. Using two receiving antennae,

With wide frequency coverage of up to

Personal user preferences are also taken into

each with RF circuits, the stronger signal is always

account, as though the handheld microphone

72MHz it also achieves excellent mobility,

selected for output automatically, thereby

is supplied with a dynamic cardioid capsule, the

covering up to 33 TV channels across Europe.

achieving highly stable reception.

interchangeable head ensures it can also be

Sound quality and stable reception are critical, and Sony’s newly developed Digital Audio

Using the SMAD-P3 MI shoe adapter, audio signals can be transmitted from the portable

used with other capsules from Sony and from other manufacturers.

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Lawo

mc²36 awo used IBC2014 to introduce the mc²36

RAVENNA/AES67 audio-over-IP ports provide

Even though the mc²36 is ready-to-go on

audio console, a universal all-in-one mixing

future-proof connectivity for up to 384 external

delivery, it is not limited to a fixed configuration.

desk, with a comprehensive feature set for

inputs and outputs, offering in a total capacity

Any aspect of the console can be adapted to

of 496 physical inputs and outputs.

meet specific user’s needs. All production data

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use in broadcast, theatre, house of worship, live and install applications, and offering outstanding value for money.

Its compact size, DSP micro-core (with internal 512x512 port audio matrix) and integrated

The mc²36 is also fully prepared for intelligent

can be saved on a USB stick and transferred

networking with other mc²36 /56/66 consoles,

to another console, a facility that is particularly

and can be operated in combination with Lawo

valuable in rental applications.

Nova audio routers, giving instant access to

Among the mc²36’s other features are

I/O make the new console an

Loudness Metering (for broadcast purposes,

ideal choice for permanent

and also for visual monitoring of microphone

installations with limited space

groups), Listen Sense (for offline modification

and for rental companies

of channel parameters like EQ or dynamics

with an eye on transportation

with pre-listen of settings before switching

considerations. And, as it

them online), Audio-follow-Video

is natively equipped with

(allowing automated fades

RAVENNA/AES67 technology, the

from one camera to

mc²36 integrates seamlessly into

another with associated

IP infrastructures.

audio channels), Upmix/

These standout features

Downmix (from stereo to surround

combine with essential broadcast

and back), Automix (automatic adjustment

features like high DSP channel count,

thousands of audio channels. Lawo mc² consoles

of the Ievels of active and inactive

uncompromised audio quality, reliability, and fast

provide intelligent mechanisms, including

microphones, while maintaining a constant

touchscreen operation for unprecedented ease

user-rights management, to allow input sharing

ambient level), Remote Desktop (for integration

of use. And for operational security, the mc²36

between consoles.

of multiple external PCs with third-party

not only has redundant power supplies but also DSP redundancy.

The Lawo mc²36 was designed as a universal

solutions into the console’s user interface),

console with the focus on its ease of use. The

mxGUI (allowing offline configuration and

console geometry combines with integrated

advance show preparation), full channel strip

inputs, 32 line outputs, eight digital AES3 inputs,

displays and controls to provide an ideal solution

customisation (allowing users to re-arrange the

eight digital AES3 outputs, eight GPIO ports, one

to meet the demands of a variety of applications.

order of all DSP modules, including channel

MADI (SFP) port, three RAVENNA/AES67 channels,

The 21.5-inch full HD touchscreens work hand-in-

direct outputs, meter point, fader and aux

and a headphone jack. In addition to onboard

hand with the touch-sensitive colour-illuminated

sends), Reveal function (automatic input

I/O, a MADI tie-line connection and three

rotary encoders to provide intuitive operation.

sorting of VCAs).

The console’s interfaces include 32 mic/line

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Studer by Harman

Infinity Core ith the increase in global live

Thanks to the Infinity Core, it becomes possible

1,536 audio channels per connection. A new

production events, more and more

to process more than 800 audio channels in a

PCI express card is fitted with 12 A-Link interfaces

broadcast facilities are looking for

single CPU-based board, providing a scalable

capable of over 10,000 inputs and 10,000

increased power in smaller footprints, and

system, faster development of new signal

outputs offering the huge I/O interface counts

failsafe systems with increased redundancy

processing designs, huge channel counts, full

required today. We believe this new Infinity

protection. This was well illustrated with the

system redundancy without a single point of

signal processing engine will prove to be a

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systems Studer supplied for

significant milestone

the broadcasts of the recent

in the development of

FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil,

digital audio consoles

and the Commonwealth

and become a standard

Games in Glasgow.

in the years ahead.

To this end, this past year

We now have

we focused on delivering

more than 800

a new mixing and routing

channels in this DSP

system, the Studer Infinity

engine; in comparison

Series. At the heart of the

with the DSP of the

system is the Infinity DSP

mid-1980s, we now

core, which uses CPU-based

process twenty times

processors to provide huge

the number of channels

numbers of DSP channels

in a sixteenth of the

for large-scale, high-resolution audio processing

failure, and the possibility of running third-party

space using one tenth of the power. Now

and mixing. This is the world’s first x86 based

algorithms. To manage the huge volumes of

that’s progress.

core with a direct built-in AoIP interface

data, it required a new high capacity digital audio

based on the market’s new AES67

interface called A-Link. This fibre-based audio

and 800+ channels. For more information

interoperability standard.

interface uses a 3Gb data rate to offer

on the Infinity Core, visit www.Studer.ch.

The Infinity Core is available in 200, 400

October 2014

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WINNERS

Blackmagic Design

Studio Camera HD and Studio Camera 4K T

he Blackmagic Studio Camera HD and Studio Camera 4K are Micro Four Thirds (MFT) interchangeable-lens broadcast

cameras designed to work seamlessly with video switchers as integrated components of a live production workflow. Inside the incredibly tough and lightweight magnesium alloy body, the Blackmagic Studio Camera features the world’s largest viewfinder (10-inch), long duration four-hour battery, talkback, tally indicators and phantom powered microphone connectivity as well as built-in optical fibre and 6G-SDI connections that let you connect to a live production switcher using a single cable.

The optical fibre connection is bi-directional and carries HD or Ultra HD video with embedded audio, talkback, tally and remote camera control.

The addition of a new CCU-style camera control to our ATEM Software Control means

In addition, the studio camera also supports

ENG lenses for larger scale live productions using

users can control black, iris and focus settings

the tally SDI standard used on Blackmagic’s

an MFT to B4 lens mount adapter.

on the Blackmagic Studio Camera from any

ATEM range of live production switchers: tally

Customer Raymond Dulieu, CEO of

ATEM production switcher, and when a more

lights illuminate automatically on the front for

Freecaster, commented: “The Blackmagic

refined and creative look is needed, you can

talent, and a light above the viewfinder for the

Studio Cameras have completely simplified

expand the interface to access a primary

operator, so that cast and crew can always see

our workflow, thanks to the built-in talkback

colour corrector, providing lift, gamma and gain

which cameras are live.

feature, which we now rely on for all of our live

controls in the full YRGB colour space.

Built-in talkback on the Blackmagic Studio

Because the cameras feature an MFT mount, it

productions. The large viewfinder makes it easy

gives customers a choice to use high-quality photo

for each of the operators to line up a shot and

Camera allows camera operators and crew to

lenses for smaller set-ups or fixed camera use in

ensure they are precisely positioned, which is

communicate during the course of a production.

churches and universities, and then use broadcast

really important when live-streaming events.”

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Lawo

mc²36 security, the mc²36 not only has redundant power supplies but also DSP redundancy.

The 21.5-inch full HD touchscreens work hand-inhand with the touch-sensitive colour-illuminated rotary encoders to provide intuitive operation.

The console’s interfaces include 32 mic/line inputs,

Even though the mc²36 is ready-to-go on delivery, it is not limited to a fixed configuration.

Any aspect of the console can be adapted to

32 line

meet specific user’s needs. All production data

outputs,

can be saved on a USB stick and transferred

eight digital AES3 inputs, eight

to another console, a facility that is particularly valuable in rental applications.

digital AES3 outputs, eight GPIO ports, one MADI

Among the mc²36’s other features are

awo used IBC2014 to introduce the mc²36

(SFP) port, three RAVENNA/AES67 channels, and

Loudness Metering (for broadcast purposes,

audio console, a universal all-in-one mixing

a headphone jack. In addition to onboard I/O,

and also for visual monitoring of microphone

desk, with a comprehensive feature set for

a MADI tie-line connection and three RAVENNA/

groups), Listen Sense (for offline modification of

use in broadcast, theatre, house of worship, live

AES67 audio-over-IP ports provide future-proof

channel parameters like EQ or dynamics with

and install applications, and offering outstanding

connectivity for up to 384 external inputs and

pre-listen of settings before switching them online),

value for money.

outputs, offering in a total capacity of 496

Audio-follow-Video (allowing automated fades

physical inputs and outputs.

from one camera to another with associated

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Its compact size, DSP micro-core (with internal 512x512 port audio matrix) and

The mc²36 is also fully prepared for intelligent

audio channels), Upmix/Downmix (from stereo

integrated I/O make the new console an

networking with other mc²36 /56/66 consoles,

to surround and back), Automix (automatic

ideal choice for permanent installations with

and can be operated in combination with Lawo

adjustment of the Ievels of active and inactive

limited space and for rental companies with

Nova audio routers, giving instant access to

microphones, while maintaining a constant

an eye on transportation considerations. And,

thousands of audio channels. Lawo mc² consoles

ambient level), Remote Desktop (for integration

as it is natively equipped with RAVENNA/AES67

provide intelligent mechanisms, including

of multiple external PCs with third-party solutions

technology, the mc²36 integrates seamlessly

user-rights management, to allow input sharing

into the console’s user interface), mxGUI

into IP infrastructures.

between consoles.

(allowing offline configuration and advance

These standout features combine with

The Lawo mc²36 was designed as a universal

show preparation), full channel strip customisation

essential broadcast features like high DSP

console with the focus on its ease of use. The

(allowing users to re-arrange the order of all DSP

channel count, uncompromised audio quality,

console geometry combines with integrated

modules, including channel direct outputs, meter

reliability, and fast touchscreen operation for

displays and controls to provide an ideal solution

point, fader and aux sends), Reveal function

unprecedented ease of use. And for operational

to meet the demands of a variety of applications.

(automatic input sorting of VCAs).

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Exterity

AvediaStream TVgateway g44xx Series he multiplicity of channels is reshaping the

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media landscape, and putting pressure on distribution networks, including professional

IPTV systems. In order to be able to deliver a large number of channels to their staff or visitors, organisations increasingly need robust and flexible gateways that process a variety of inputs/outputs.

By launching its new range of AvediaStream TVgateways, Exterity simplifies the delivery of video over IP, while ensuring that content streamed on the corporate IP network is fully secure through support for CA and HDCPv2 encryption.

The g44xx series has been developed to help businesses incorporate live TV as part of their enterprise IPTV offering. These TVgateways enable network administrators to manage multiple broadcast streams and devices simultaneously. The g44xx TVgateway series can ingest DVB-C/C2/T/T2/S/S2 broadcast streams

leverage their corporate IP network to distribute

in various verticals including the airport,

from eight multiplexers via eight tuners in a single

all video content, effectively limiting their

broadcast, corporate, hospitality and venues

blade, freeing up rack space in server rooms,

cabling requirements while ensuring that their

markets. The Exterity IPTV system is an integral

significantly reducing power consumption and

staff and visitors receive a high quality of

part of the AV installation at ABC (Australia),

making it the highest-performing professional

service without disrupting the other

the Arena Amazonia (Brazil), where matches

IPTV distribution range on the market.

communications on the IP network, such

were held during the World Cup, the BBC

as emails and instant messaging.

(UK), Best Western Hotel Olive (Bahrain),

Multicast and Unicast options allow for easier channel creation and delivery via a single device, enabling organisations to

A specialist in professional IPTV, Exterity has deployed its flexible and robust systems

Le Grand Stade de Lille (France), Wimbledon, and more.

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Aspera

Auto-scaling Transfer Platform t IBC2014, Aspera launched its new

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Auto-scaling Transfer Platform that automatically scales and expands

transfer capacity of Aspera server software in cloud infrastructure, providing media companies the ability to expand high speed transfer capacity direct to cloud storage as needed and leverage the most cost-effective infrastructure.

Companies can control and predict ingest, delivery, and distribution times, regardless of media volumes, infrastructure distance, or network quality.

Built directly into the core Aspera transfer software stack, the Aspera Auto-scale Platform automatically matches the actual transfer capacity with the transfer demand in realtime, based on user-defined criteria. As transfer throughput demand increases, the software automatically adds new server instances, moves highly utilised servers out of availability, and as demand subsides, releases and spins down excess servers. This avoids over- or under-provisioned scenarios, ensuring both

through a new generation REST API. Customers

high-speed, distance neutral alternative to TCP,

smooth delivery of video content and the most

can query this API to create audit-based reports

the FASPStream maintains a predictable rate

efficient utilisation of the cloud resources. The

on transfer history for the entire cluster, and to

over even the most difficult WANs (with high

system is fault tolerant to multi node failures and

verify delivery SLAs.

latency and packet loss) such as international

functions independently of the particular cloud

In addition to supporting fast file transfer in

long haul and wireless data connections. The

infrastructure provider, with first versions available

and out of cloud storage, the platform’s new

APIs are available as software libraries (C++) and

for IBM Softlayer and Amazon AWS.

FASPStream APIs allow third party applications

as local socket-style interfaces for applications

The auto-scale platform is complemented

to transport live video over global internet

in C#, Java, and C++. At IBC, Aspera and

by Aspera ScaleDB, a new scale out data store

WANs in realtime with predictable speeds,

EVS announced an integrated platform that

for distributed, high throughput collection,

enabling live and near live production on

utilises the Autoscale Transfer Platform and the

aggregation and reporting of all transfer

remote cloud systems, such as scale-out video

FASPStream and FASP bulk transfer APIs for high

performance statistics and file details across the

processing, transcoding and distribution. Built

quality live and near live streaming on the cloud

auto cluster, and cluster-wide transfer reporting

on the Aspera FASP transport technology, a

for sports broadcasting.

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WINNERS

Glensound

CUB he Glensound CUB is a two-channel digital

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The inputs are on three-pin XLR sockets. These

Each of these can be separately routed to left

mixer, with audio interfacing to iPhones and

are mic/line/48V switchable with independent

ear/right ear, or both. This allows combinations of

smart devices. As smart devices are being

compressor/limiters. Each input can be switched

use whether the CUB is being used in a talkback

used increasingly by broadcasters for live reporting

to output 1, output 2 or both. In this way, the

mode, as a commentary unit, or as a foldback

using IP codec apps such as LUCI Live or simply

inputs can be two separate sources or a stereo

monitor for a stereo source.

with Skype, and using them as their portable

input, or a single commentator to both outputs,

recording device, they have been left with the

with a local producer just on one output.

pin XLR sockets. These can be configured as

problem of interfacing. Broadcast connections

The ON AIR buttons for each input are also

required. They could be loop through of the

do not easily work on smartphones. There are

programmable allowing use as a talkback

inputs, direct outs of the USB returns, inputs 1 and

interfaces available, but these have been largely

2 could be mixed and sent to output 1 while USB

semi-pro studio-based units.

return 1 and 2 could be mixed and sent out

Glensound’s intention with the

of output 2. Any combination

CUB was to provide the interface

is allowed via simple USB

that would enable connection

connection and change of the

of existing professional microphones

configuration file.

with a compressor/limiter, and provide

There are two USB audio

interfacing for the monitoring using

connections. A side-mounted

standard 6.35mm headphone

mini USB connects to a PC or

sockets. The CUB would then also

non-Apple smartphone, effectively

allow simple digital connections to the device so

allowing the CUB to be used as a USB

that it is a permanent reliable interface to use with

unit or

the popular apps now, while remaining the main

different commentary

interface as apps are updated and change.

modes (latching, momentary, cough, route to

The future of IP coding and recording will be software-based. It will be low cost and be

There are also two local outputs on three-

alternate output, and so on).

There are two separate, multi-impedance

sound card. There is also a flush mounted USB a-type plug sunk into the top panel.

All cable options are provided with the CUB, along with power supply, shoulder strap and carrying case. The CUB is the first unit to provide

updated or superseded regularly. The hardware

headphone amplifiers presented on 6.35mm jack

all these features as required by broadcasters

does not need to change, so the CUB can

sockets. The audio to these headphone amps

for interfacing to smartphones. The result of

be the constant. Outside of the smart device

is supplied via an on-board headphone mixer.

all the innovations is a high quality yet small

interface, the CUB is a two-channel digital mixer

There is a channel that is the mix of all inputs, and

and portable audio interface for reporting,

with two inputs and two outputs.

two further channels (USB audio return A and B).

commentating, talkback and recording.

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Lawo

mc²36 awo used IBC2014 to introduce the mc²36

and can be operated in combination with Lawo

another console, a facility that is particularly

audio console, a universal all-in-one mixing

Nova audio routers, giving instant access to

valuable in rental applications.

desk, with a comprehensive feature set for

thousands of audio channels. Lawo mc² consoles

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Among the mc²36’s other features are

use in broadcast, theatre, house of worship, live

provide intelligent mechanisms, including

Loudness Metering (for broadcast purposes, and

and install applications, and offering

user-rights management, to allow input sharing

also for visual monitoring of microphone groups),

outstanding value for money.

between consoles.

Listen Sense (for offline modification of channel

Its compact size, DSP micro-core (with

The Lawo mc²36 was designed as a universal

parameters like EQ or dynamics with pre-listen of

internal 512x512 port audio matrix) and

console with the focus on its ease of use. The

settings before switching them online), Audio-

integrated I/O make the new console an

console geometry combines with integrated

follow-Video (allowing automated fades from

ideal choice for permanent installations with

one camera to another

limited space and for rental companies with

with associated audio

an eye on transportation considerations. And,

channels), Upmix/

as it is natively equipped with RAVENNA/AES67

Downmix (from

technology, the mc²36 integrates seamlessly

stereo to surround

into IP infrastructures.

and back),

These standout features combine with essential broadcast features like high DSP channel count, uncompromised audio quality, reliability, and fast touchscreen operation for unprecedented ease of use. And for operational security, the mc²36 not only has redundant power supplies but also DSP redundancy.

The console’s interfaces include 32 mic/line inputs, 32 line outputs, eight digital AES3 inputs,

displays and controls to provide an ideal

Automix (automatic adjustment of the Ievels

eight digital AES3 outputs, eight GPIO ports, one

solution to meet the demands of a variety of

of active and inactive microphones, while

MADI (SFP) port, three RAVENNA/AES67 channels,

applications. The 21.5-inch full HD touchscreens

maintaining a constant ambient level), Remote

and a headphone jack. In addition to onboard

work hand-in-hand with the touch-sensitive

Desktop (for integration of multiple external PCs

I/O, a MADI tie-line connection and three

colour-illuminated rotary encoders to provide

with third-party solutions into the console’s user

RAVENNA/AES67 audio-over-IP ports provide

intuitive operation.

interface), mxGUI (allowing offline configuration

future-proof connectivity for up to 384 external

Even though the mc²36 is ready-to-go on

and advance show preparation), full channel strip

inputs and outputs, offering in a total capacity of

delivery, it is not limited to a fixed configuration.

customisation (allowing users to re-arrange the

496 physical inputs and outputs.

Any aspect of the console can be adapted to

order of all DSP modules, including channel direct

meet specific user’s needs. All production data

outputs, meter point, fader and aux sends), Reveal

can be saved on a USB stick and transferred to

function (automatic input sorting of VCAs).

The mc²36 is also fully prepared for intelligent networking with other mc²36 /56/66 consoles,

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Merging Technologies

Hapi orn from the most flexible and sonically

and Hapi provides it today. It is designed to fit

For recording set-ups, where smaller amounts

transparent audio interface and providing

into hard-to-reach places. So, Hapi comes with

of inputs or outputs are needed in a variety of

the same RAVENNA/AES67 connectivity

the same web-browser based control interface

locations around the room, Hapi provides a

as its father, Hapi is both the perfect primary

allowing any web-enabled device to access

cost-effective solution.

interface for smaller systems as well as the

all the parameters of each Hapi unit over

ultimate accessory for a system using Horus

the network. It can be synchronised to video

level of quality never heard of before (no pun

where control room I/O is required. Able to

input (black burst or tri-level HD), word clock,

intended) and one of the only converters ever

carry the same AD8D/AD8DP and DA8/DA8P

network (PTP), AES-EBU, ADAT, SPDIF, MADI

to be known for ‘not having a sound at all’, Hapi

analogue cards that fit in the Horus option slots

or internal clock. It can also serve as

is able to provide just the right amount of I/O

and connect to any RAVENNA or AES67 network,

network grandmaster (PTP).

without pushing budgets too far.

B

the HAPI provides a more cost-effective solution

Hapi is a perfect solution for control room

With analogue option cards that match a

Hapi has just enough analogue and digital

than the Horus without having to make a

I/O in RAVENNA-connected studios. Mac and

I/O and a comprehensive set of referenced sync

single compromise in quality.

PC users now have access to one of the most

options, including LTC/MTC and video reference,

sonically impressive mic preamps and A-D/D-A

all connected using nothing more than a

is able to provide flexible connectivity of

interfaces the audio industry has ever seen. Using

simple Cat-5E/Cat-6 cable. And, matched

every single input and output across standard

dedicated RAVENNA/AES67 drivers, users of any

with the IRIS Networked Post System, Hapi

networks, using off-the-shelf network equipment.

software on either the Mac or PC platform are

provides a professional I/O solution for the

The future is most definitely networked audio,

able to use HAPI as their I/O solution.

truly networked post studio.

Using RAVENNA (AES67 compatible), Hapi

October 2014

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Sony

UWP-D series with SMAD-P3 MI shoe ony’s UWP-D series brings a host of

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Audio Processing ensures high-quality sound,

features specifically designed to fit

optimising a constant range over time between

seamlessly with compact camcorders and

the transmitter and receiver. The True Diversity

interchangeable lens cameras. As a compact

Reception system within the UWP-D means that

and professional quality product series, it can be

while typical wireless microphone systems are

used in all settings, and is particularly well suited

subject to radio frequency (RF) signal dropout,

to ENG field production and DSLR filming.

the UWP-D series protects against this. Using

Available in three packages – UWP-D11:

two receiving antennae, each with RF circuits,

URX-P03 portable receiver and UTX-B03 belt-

the stronger signal is always selected for

pack transmitter, UWP-D12: URX-P03 portable

output automatically, thereby achieving

receiver and UTX-M03 Handheld microphone

highly stable reception.

and UWP-D16: URX-P03 portable receiver and

Using the SMAD-P3 MI shoe adapter, audio

Other functions within the UWP-D series include

UTX-B03 belt-pack transmitter and UTX-P03

signals can be transmitted from the portable

the micro-USB on all components for external

plug-on transmitter – with all components also

receiver directly to the camera with no

power supply or for recharging Ni-MH batteries,

available separately, there is a choice between

connecting cables. The camera can also power

which is ideal for powering units for a long period

using a belt-pack transmitter, handheld wireless

the portable receiver, eliminating the need

of time even directly through the camcorder

microphone or a 48V phantom power plug-on

for additional batteries. With the MI shoe, the

power via micro-USB.

transmitter alongside the portable receiver. With

camera can control the ON/OFF power of the

wide frequency coverage of up to 72MHz it also

receiver, unifying power management.

achieves excellent mobility, covering up to 33 TV channels across Europe.

Sound quality and stable reception are critical, and Sony’s newly developed Digital

October 2014

Setting up the UWP-D with the easy-to-use

Personal user preferences are also taken into account, as though the handheld microphone is supplied with a dynamic cardioid capsule, the

automatic channel setting mode saves time, and

interchangeable head ensures it can also be

its infrared (IR) sync capability allows the receiver

used with other capsules from Sony and from

to transfer the frequency to the transmitter easily.

other manufacturers.

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WINNERS

BW Broadcast

Encore FM Transmitter he Encore digital FM transmitters are the

Peace of mind is ensured for engineers through

transmitter line features a direct to channel DDS

latest incarnations of the NAB ‘Pick Hit’

market leading audio backup. There is internal

digital exciter; multiband DSP audio processing

award-winning V2 transmitters from BW

and external audio backup from internal

with MPX over AES/EBU input; GPS SYNC for SFN

Broadcast. The Encore is not a product upgrade;

memory, USB thumb drives and audio-over-IP

applications; and gold clamp LDMOS transistor

this is box-fresh innovation taken to new heights.

streams. Through the use of sixth generation

technology for maximum AC to RF efficiencies.

The Encore digital transmitters use direct digital

LDMOS transistor technology, we are upping

synthesis of the FM carrier for unprecedented

efficiencies to new extremes and slashing dollars

reliability to offer ultimate peace of mind,

performance. Like the V2 line, the Encore line

from your electricity bills.

the line has a slide-in audio and exciter card;

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includes a full-blown, multiband DSP audio processor, slide-in power supplies, gold clamp

We know that engineers expect more from their hardware investments these days. The

For simplified maintenance and increased

slide-in power supplies, with redundancy option; gold clamp LDMOS transistor

transistor technology,

technology;

web browser remote

audio backup

control, alarms,

from internal and

triggers, logging,

external memory

silence detection switching, alerts, and more.

Encore builds upon the V2 line with fully digital

and internet Encore digital transmitters support SNMP, Telnet,

streams; configurable triggers and alarms with

Serial, HTTP API and a fully HTML5 web remote

email alerts; telemetry system compatibility;

modulation, which supports Single Frequency

that is fully mobile-optimised and compatible.

advanced diagnostic logging; and

Networks locked to GPS sync signals. The RDS

It even supports BW Broadcast’s Virtual rack

rebroadcast hijack protection.

encoder is fully UECP-compatible, with multiple

portal, which removes the need for router

ports, allowing dynamic data services, RT+ song and

configuration or port forwards when setting

the Encore the most cost-effective transmitters

title, and traffic management data services. The

up or monitoring the transmitter.

on the market. The system offers multiband DSP

transmitter is completely future proof through a slide-

With the introduction of the new Encore line,

Integration of broadcast technology makes

audio processing; MPX over AES/EBU input to the

in exciter/audio bay, which enables broadcasters to

BW Broadcast continues to set the standards

DDS exciter; UECP compatible RDS encoder; HD

upgrade the transmitter to HD radio.

for FM transmitters. The BW Broadcast Encore

radio upgradeable; and RF Power scheduler.

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WINNERS

BW Broadcast

Vertus Translator T

he BW Broadcast Vertus translator is a single box completely digital FM to FM, and AM to FM translator solution. Through combining a

digital exciter with a digital receiver, we have been able to offer the customer an easier-to-use, higher performance and more economical gap-filler and translator solution than anything else on the market. The Vertus is available in 300W and 600W, with each model capable of full power control from a tenth of maximum to full maximum output.

The adaptive IF DSP filtering, first debuted in the BW Broadcast award-winning RBRX1, is able

processing inside the Vertus includes audio

requirements of the gap filler/translator. Full anti-

to pull-in distant stations and have rebroadcasts

frequency enhancement for AM to FM

hijack facilities are included as standard.

sounding clearer and cleaner than any other

rebroadcasts, increasing the bandwidth and

solution currently available. Digitally demodulating,

quality of the AM broadcasts that are being

broadcast equipment into one box, it is possible

enhancing in DSP and re-modulating with direct-

translated to FM. For the first time ever, AM can

to save considerable sums of money. Integrated

to-channel digital modulation, has significant

sound better than FM in a similar way to

processing, RDS, and telemetry significantly reduces

noise reduction benefits. Like the RBRX1, the

spectral band replication can enhance low

the complexity of one’s broadcast air chain, and

Vertus employs patented stereo-enhancing noise

bitrate audio streams.

increases performance at the same time.

reduction for outstanding stereo separation, even

Built upon the Encore FM transmitter platform,

Through the integration of several pieces of

Peace of mind is critical to radio station

in very difficult conditions. The highly selective

the Vertus can also function as a standalone

owners and their engineers. That’s why all BW

receiver has no problem with pulling-in weak and

direct-to-channel DDS FM transmitter, or switch

transmission products have slide-in and quick-

distant stations, even when on a transmitter site

to standalone mode should a rebroadcast signal

change parts. Diagnostic logging, alarms, and

with high levels of RF. The dual antenna inputs

fail. The audio backup facilities of the Vertus

email alerts are there to keep you informed. The

provide additional benefits by reducing multipath

include fallback to FM or AM frequencies, or

DDS exciter, audio processing, and audio backup

to even lower levels than can be achieved with a

vice versa, in addition to the Encore platform-

facilities keep your signal clean and compliant,

single antenna receiver.

powered MP3 and Shoutcast stream backup

and more importantly ‘on the air’ should you lose

options. A GPS sync option is provided for single

your main audio programme feed. You can even

capability, the Vertus can also receive and

frequency network applications, and RDS can

plug in a spare power supply to a redundancy

translate AM radio stations. The DSP enhanced

be translated or locally adjusted to suit the

power supply slot in the translator.

In addition to the dual FM reception

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WINNERS

DB Elettronica

Mozart 3000 via the web/SNMP and/or via SMS. It is possible to check and to set operating parameters via remote control through web pages using a standard web browser (no proprietary software needs to be installed) or via SNMP; or using a common mobile phone. The firmware is remotely upgradeable with the possibility to return to the previous configuration.

It also features the capability of switching power supplies with oversized power factor control to increase the efficiency of the AC transmitter and guarantee a greater reliability; an enhanced cooling system to ensure a lower operating temperature of the RF part and

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he DB Elettronica range of Mozart FM

impact on logistics, reducing transport costs,

improve the working point of the transistors;

transmitters features revolutionary Magnetic

consumption/efficiency, maintenance and

high frequency stability over short and long

Sound Enhancer (MSE) technology,

easy access to all parts of the transmitters,

periods guaranteed by the circuit Digital Phase

and affordability.

Lock Loop; and user-friendly interface with

which ensures high quality audio. The Mozart transmitters are significantly reduced in terms of size and weight, which has a beneficial

The Mozart has a signal-to-noise-ratio of about -80dB and can be controlled remotely

visualisation of the parameters and main settings with LEDs and on LCD display.

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WINNERS

DEVA Broadcast

DB6000 FM and Digital Radio Audio Processor e at DEVA are enterprising, extremely

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driven and hardworking professionals, passionate about what we do.

Our expertise, built on almost two decades of work in the broadcast industry, inspired us to reach a whole new level of proficiency, where technology and innovation work together.

artefact-free audio. The processing includes

a standard FTP client. The fallback function

dual stage wideband AGC with ‘intelligent’

also works the other way: when the signal at

broadcasting equipment that led DEVA in every

gating, multiband adjustable range equaliser,

the default input is restored the DB6000 will

step of the DB6000 FM and digital radio audio

sophisticated multiband peak limiter and

automatically switch back to it. All silence

processor’s creation. It represents cutting-edge

advanced distortion controlled pre-emphasised

sense parameters are user-defined.

design, which meets cutting-edge engineering,

final clipper. Thus, DB6000 will guarantee

built to obtain the perfect balance between

you perfect sound quality, regardless of the

for user-friendly operation, and the DB6000

power and performance.

source material.

comes with a very clean, intuitive and well-

It was the real-world knowledge of

By continuously developing new features

DB6000 combines unique merits contained

All DEVA Broadcast products are designed

organised user interface. It allows easy set-up

and capabilities for our devices, we have

in a single product, fallback function included.

and full control via the front panel and remote

managed to enhance the DB6000 even

If silence in the main (default) audio input is

control access via TCP/IP. The HTML5-based

further by integrating a DSP-based stereo

detected, the DB6000 will automatically switch

web interface allows the unit to be accessed

encoder that assures a precise MPX signal with

to the fallback input, which can be any of

remotely through iOS, Android or any other

advanced peak control and two independently

those utilised by the device. Most importantly,

mobile device.

configurable composite MPX outputs. We have

DB6000 is the industry’s first audio processor to

also added an industry-first: a built-in IP audio

have an independent backup audio source –

set of factory presets of the device, optimised

player supporting MP3, AAC+ and PCM audio

fresh audio will always be delivered by the

for popular radio formats and several user-

formats. Another complementary feature is the

built-in audio player. An email notification will

defined presets, provides great processing

fully dynamic RDS/RBDS encoder.

be sent immediately upon a change in the

power for music while it also enhances speech

main audio input, thus allowing your technical

to perfection. An exceptionally clean audio is

guarantees broadcasters’ control over the most

support team to react instantly. The backup

invariably achieved without compromise, at

important sonic parameters and assures clean,

content is easily updated via any PC, using

an affordable price.

The ultra-low latency DSP-based design

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The DB6000, which is fitted with an extensive

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WINNERS

DEVA Broadcast

Radio Explorer II Mobile FM Radio Analyzer he Radio Explorer II Mobile FM Radio

When the campaign is over, using Windows

Plus, the very intuitive user interface with OLED

Analyzer is a full-featured device designed

software that is supplied free of charge, the

screen, front panel navigational and soft

to cater to all market requirements. The

log files can be converted into KMZ format and

buttons ensures an easy usage of the

highly innovative dual DSP-based mobile tool

visualised in Google Earth. Such functionality is

device’s built-in features.

is compact, affordable, and easy-to-use and

irreplaceable when current information of the

evaluates the FM broadcast band congestion

FM broadcast band congestion and coverage is

measurement units, the Radio Explorer II is a

and stores all important radio broadcast

needed. As an addition, the log file can also be

suitable choice for broadcast engineers

parameters in a log file.

exported and saved as a transitional format for

from all around the world. The device offers

future analysis.

various bar graphs, data plots, histograms;

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The built-in FTP system allows downloading and managing of the files through DEVA Device Manager software. The fully DSP- based FM

The band scan mode guarantees realtime live visualisation of either the FM band or a

radio frontend tuner utilises the

Supporting both RDS/RBDS standards and

therefore meeting the expectations of the most demanding broadcasters.

Features include a fully

latest technologies in the DSP

DSP-based FM radio frontend;

processing of the FM signal.

an FM band spectrum

This device is the perfect

analyser; dual antenna ports;

solution for field surveys and

selectable IF bandwidth;

on site monitoring of station

MPX, pilot, RDS deviation

complete signal. With just a click

meters and RF field strength;

on the button, Radio Explorer

built-in stereo decoder; stereo

turns into an excellent tool

presence detection; left and

for analysing signal strength

right demodulated audio

and quality after repairs or

level meters; RDS and RBDS

set-up of new equipment. This

decoder; RDS/RBDS stream

cost-effective device can measure RF level,

particular predefined part of it with down

BER meter; powerful dual DSP-based core;

MPX deviation, left and right audio levels, RF

to 10kHz resolution. Radio Explorer II can be

built-in 50-channel GPS receiver; and front

field strength, RDS, and pilot injection levels. All

controlled through:

panel OLED graph display.

measurements are visualised on an easy-to-read OLED graphical display.

Designed for signal surveillance on the

The built-in web server — a standard web

The system’s intuitive application interface

browser can be used to monitor its status

features SNMP for adjustments and control;

or to make some adjustments. iOS and

full control and monitoring via LAN and USB

field where the listeners are. There are two

Android devices are also supported. The

connection; easy-to-use web interface;

campaign modes. Radio Explorer II can be

main screen of the web interface shows all

maintenance via DEVA Device Manager

set to measure automatically one or multiple

mandatory parameters represented as LED

software; measurement results visualisation in

preselected frequencies (up to 50); RDS PI/RBDS

bar graph readings;

Google Earth; accurate front-panel metering for

call campaign up to ten stations can be chosen.

The free of charge DEVA Device Manager

local use; headphone output with front panel

Radio Explorer II will automatically detect the

Software — the easy-to-use interface

level control; RF and RDS measurements; FM/

frequency used. While the campaign is running,

allows quick and easy connection to the

RDS/RBDS data logger; three general purpose

the chosen stations will be monitored; Radio

device. The dedicated module ensures the

outputs; built-in FTP server for easy downloading

Explorer II will automatically switch between the

efficient management of all the device’s

of the log files; and robust, custom-made metal

variable frequencies during movement.

logs and displays;

case for high RF immunity.

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WINNERS

Tieline

Merlin PLUS erlin PLUS, the 1RU IP codec with six

supports sending six full-duplex intercom streams

Over IP, Merlin PLUS also includes low delay

connections in every box, is a 1U

to a single device, or to six separate devices at

and cascade-resilient aptX enhanced encoding,

codec designed to manage multiple IP

different remote sites.

as well as the full AAC suite, Opus, MPEG

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remotes over the full range of wired and wireless

Merlin PLUS also delivers unprecedented

IP networks. This greatly reduces rack space

flexibility by being capable of two simultaneous

requirements at the studio and delivers excellent

bidirectional mono or stereo remote connections

value for money.

with a separate bidirectional IFB connection for

The Merlin PLUS codec now supports up to six

each remote site.

simultaneous connections to other codec brands

Layer II, MP3, Tieline Music and MusicPLUS, G.722 and G.711.

SmartStream PLUS saves more money As an IP audio pioneer, Tieline was the first major codec manufacturer to integrate SmartStream

builds upon the codec’s ability to deliver up to six

Now available with POTS, ISDN and IP

simultaneous outside broadcast connections with

Add an ISDN or POTS module to Merlin PLUS

management, Forward Error Correction (FEC) and

Tieline codecs and Report-IT. Merlin PLUS now

for connection backup, or to integrate with

error-concealment techniques in all IP codecs.

delivers unprecedented flexibility for connecting

existing infrastructure as you transition to IP.

supporting the EBU N/ACIP 3326 standard. This

features such as Automated Jitter Buffer

Tieline believes high performance and

to a wide range of other

rock-solid reliability is an

codec brands over SIP.

essential part of each and

Merlin PLUS connects with

every broadcast and delivers

any SIP-enabled IP codec

its renowned SmartStream and

brand supporting the EBU N/

SmartStream PLUS software for

ACIP tech 3326 standard. It

free in Merlin PLUS.

also supports mandatory EBU N/ACIP 3326 algorithms like G.711, G.722, MPEG-

Automated network failure detection provides

Codec management

1 Layer 2 and 16-bit PCM, as well as optional

switching to a backup IP LAN connection or

Use a web browser graphical user interface to

algorithms including LC-AAC, HE-AAC, AAC-LD,

an alternative transport such as ISDN or POTS if

remotely configure and control the codec from

AAC-ELD and aptX Enhanced.

required. Merlin PLUS codecs equipped with both

any location over the internet, or use Tieline’s

modules can connect over IP, SIP, ISDN, and POTS

Codec Management System (CMS), to manage

simultaneously in different coding formats.

your entire network of IP codecs remotely.

ensure you are always on-the-air. The rear panel

Improved compatibility

features two XLR in/outs and a DB-25 audio in/

Tieline was the first codec manufacturer

WheatNet-IP codec version available

out expansion connector, allowing a total of six

to support both IPv4 and IPv6 (dual stack)

Merlin PLUS with WheatNet-IP has a purpose-

balanced analogue or digital in/outs.

protocols, so broadcasters can be assured that

built rear panel, which provides a LAN interface

they have made a smart investment for the

for interfacing seamlessly with the WheatNet-

manufacturers to integrate I3P EBU Tech 3347

future. New features in Merlin PLUS include the

IP Environment. Wheatstone Corporation’s

specifications for IP intercoms into its Merlin and

ability to encode six simultaneous streams of

Navigator software lets you customise sources

Merlin PLUS audio codecs. Now, Tieline’s Merlin

audio using Opus. Tieline has also added aptX

and destinations as you would with other system

PLUS audio codec is the first to support up to

enhanced compatibility over ISDN with other

components. This codec is also compliant with

six I3P-compliant intercom streams. Merlin PLUS

ISDN codec brands.

the AES67 AoIP interoperability standard.

Merlin PLUS has dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual internal power supplies, audio silence detection and IP network backup solutions to

Tieline was one of the first broadcast codec

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WINNERS

WorldCast Systems

APT SureStreamer t IBC2014, WorldCast Systems launched

A

Target market

re-sequencing engine of SureStream further

the APT SureStreamer, a brand new

Many broadcasters with these older or entry-level IP

increases the robustness and reliability of the

product that will enable broadcasters

audio codecs face the choice of either paying for

connection. Overall, the system ensures that

currently using single port IP audio codecs to

a managed IP service that provides performance

one perfectly seamless, reconstructed stream is

reduce their costs or increase the reliability of

guarantees, or exposing their audio content to the

produced by the decoder, and that any drop-

their system, and even achieve both.

unreliable and unpredictable nature of the public

outs or interruptions to any of the constituent

internet. Adding the APT SureStreamer into their

connections have no effect on the final playout.

Background to launch

network enables them to achieve the quality and

APT’s SureStream technology was first

reliability of a managed service (or that of a T1/E1

launched on the company’s audio codecs

link) without the associated cost. It also allows them

The benefits of SureStream technology

back in 2011 and has been winning industry

to do so without the need to completely renew

With DSL charges costing on average five to

awards and delighting broadcast engineers

their existing hardware codec infrastructure.

ten per cent that of an E1 line, the cost benefits of operating two public internet connections versus one synchronous link are clear. However, an open internet link will not inherently deliver the ‘five nines’ reliability and crystal clarity that broadcasters would expect from an E1 link.

SureStream technology enables broadcasters to achieve consistently high audio quality with no dropouts and no jitter. The output can even remain seamless when one of the contributory links suffers a complete loss of connection. In addition to the cost and quality benefits, SureStream also uniquely enables

(and their accountants) ever since. It

How the SureStreamer works

the latency of the signal to remain consistent,

essentially allows the broadcaster to use

The APT SureStreamer is an add-on device, which

which is particularly useful for remote broadcast

inexpensive IP links and maintain professional,

sits between the existing IP audio codec and

applications and local content insertion.

broadcast-grade audio quality and reliability.

the network, allowing the user to ‘SureStream’

SureStream was previously only available on

their audio content between locations. Using

Summary

APT’s own IP audio codecs, but now, with

either two separate wired internet connections

The APT SureStreamer makes SureStream

the launch of the new APT SureStreamer, it

or one wired, one wireless (ie DSL plus 3G/4G),

technology available to a much wider audience

can be made available to those operating IP

the APT SureStreamer allows the broadcaster to

by enabling those with existing audio codecs

audio codecs from any manufacturer. It offers

send the same audio content over divergent

to take advantage of this multi-award-winning

particular benefit to those with existing

paths for increased redundancy. In addition,

technology without the cost of codec

single port IP codecs.

the highly sophisticated stream generation and

hardware renewal.

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BW Broadcast

Ariane Encore T

he BW Broadcast Ariane Encore is the latest

processors or web streams, or you can

device-aware HTML5 browser remote control

incarnation of this iconic audio leveller. With

sit back and let it unobtrusively protect STL

and monitoring which fully supports the iPhone,

its predecessors previously winning Radio

links and satellite feeds.

and to stay in-the-know with event logging

World NAB Cool Stuff and Radio Magazine NAB

We know that engineers expect more from

and notifications by email, SNMP, to local

Pick Hit awards, the latest version of this easy-to-

their hardware investments these days. The

memory, and more. It is possible to set it and

use and transparent leveller has a lot to live up to.

new Ariane is not just super sexy; it’s also future-

forget it with its one-minute remote control set-up

proofed. It’s been built on BW Broadcast’s new

using BW Broadcast’s virtual portal functionality,

processor that is perfect? You struggle. Our

Encore platform, taking this double-award-

which removes the need for router configuration

engineers took some of the most challenging

winning utility processor to new heights. It’s an

and port forwards. VRP supports remote control

programme material and reworked the backend

audio switcher, an audio backup device, a

of one to 1,000 BW broadcast products from

processing code to take the new Ariane to a

remote control and monitoring solution, and so

one web login. No gateways, IPs or ports to

higher altitude of audio processing.

much more. The Ariane Encore sounds great out of

remember. The system also slots effortlessly into

Its pioneering window-gating freezes the

the box and offers the flexibility to customise your

your broadcast infrastructure with software

processing when the audio dynamics are within a

sound easily with the factory and user presets that

configurable alarms and triggers, which open up

certain range. Combined with a carefully chosen

can be controlled locally and remotely. It retains

endless remote control and telemetry possibilities.

multiband topology that puts equal energy into

legacy features, such as stereo, matrix (sum and

each of its bands for a uniquely natural sound,

difference) and dual mono modes, front panel

Scott Incz took former chief engineer of Z100

the Ariane Encore continues to deliver ‘only when

bypass buttons and power loss relays for the audio.

David Reaves’ original analogue Ariane product

How do you improve upon an audio

needed’ dynamic range control that is known

With the Ariane Encore, one will never have

It’s been eight years since BW Broadcast’s

and created the Ariane sequel digital leveller

worldwide for being inaudible. Should the user

dead air, with plan B audio backup from the

for Reaves’ then company TransLanTech.

want it, its matrix sum and difference mode can

internal memory card, external USB keys and

Although BW Broadcast has been the designer

inject life back into programme material, while

Shoutcast internet streams. There are even audio

and manufacturer of the sequel since 2005,

taking care to not over-process the sound.

fallback switching options for the analogue

2013 saw the company take ownership of

The Ariane is as close to a trained mastering

audio and AES/EBU digital audio inputs.

the Ariane brand completely. The Ariane

engineer on a fader as you are going to get. You

It also allows users to stay in control from

Encore is the first Ariane manufactured

can trust it to pre-process and add life to legacy

anywhere with any device, with mobile

with BW Broadcast’s colours and livery.

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BW Broadcast

BW Broadcast RBRX Encore he BW Broadcast

T

RBRX Encore is the latest incarnation of

this iconic rebroadcast receiver. With its predecessor, the RBRX1, previously winning

antenna inputs. We have also added options for

Peace of mind for station owners and engineers

a Radio World NAB Cool Stuff award, the

AM allowing the RBRX Encore to be used as an

has been increased through upgraded audio

latest version of this benchmark product has

AM to FM gap-filler/translator solution.

backup facilities. The audio can now be stored

a lot to live up to.

There are also options available for HD, DAB

as MP3 and AAC files on both the internal

and DAB+ reception, making the RBRX Encore

memory and external USB sticks. The RBRX Encore

Setting the standard

the only full complete analogue and digital

also supports decoding of audio-over-IP streams

Back in 2010, the RBRX1 set the standard

professional multi-standard rebroadcast receiver

for backup purposes.

for others to follow with its on-board audio

and tuner on the market.

Future-proof engineering

backup, stereo regeneration and dynamic DSP demodulation. Through its continued

Audio like never before

We know that engineers expect more from their

integration of Sony DSP demodulation circuitry,

The sound is cleaner than ever before due to

hardware investments these days. The RBRX

BW Broadcast has again brought out a product

further enhancements to the built-in DSPX

Encore has been built on BW Broadcast’s new

in the RBRX Encore, which is unmatched by

audio limiter and stereo generator. The RDS

Encore platform, which takes it far beyond

any other product in the marketplace. The NXP

Encoder capabilities have increased so

being just a tuner. It’s an audio switcher, a stereo

dynamic digital filtering, Sony’s patented noise

now there are more monitor and decode

generator, an RDS encoder, an audio backup

reduction technology, and BW Broadcast’s

facilities for those that wish to use it as an

device, a remote control, a monitoring solution,

audio processing deliver analogue FM stereo

analyser or monitor.

and so much more. The RBRX Encore supports

separation that customers rave about and the competition can only dream about.

The demodulated audio can also be

SNMP, Telnet, Serial, HTTP API and a fully HTML5

streamed over IP to remote locations, which is

web remote that is fully mobile-optimised and

invaluable for radio engineers who are out of the

compatible. It even supports BW Broadcast’s

added second tuner compatibility to the unit,

coverage zone but want to make adjustments

Virtual rack portal, which removes the need for

offering full diversity reception from its two

or listen to the unit’s reception.

router configuration or port forwards.

If that wasn’t enough, BW Broadcast has

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DEVA Broadcast

DB7007 B7007 is a second-generation digitally

digitised as soon as it enters the device and all

filter bandwidths; FM Band 87.1 to 108.1 MHz basic

tuned FM re-broadcast receiver. Featuring

signal processing is then made through

spectrum analyser; built-in DSP-based stereo

premium tuner performance, stereo

DSP algorithms, thus guaranteeing

re-encoder; advanced SNMP Ver.2C support;

and RDS re-encoding, the system is for the

measurement reproducibility over time. The IF

professional AES/EBU, SPDIF and optical digital

most demanding broadcasters. Continuously

bandwidth filters guarantee unprecedented

audio outputs; wide angle, easy-to-read OLED

supplementing new features to our devices,

signal selectivity, while solving the difficult

display; intuitive navigation menu; selectable de-

DEVA has enhanced DB7007 to be a smarter and

adjacent-channel problem. DEVA advanced

emphasis; realtime audio programme streaming;

fully functional unit, equipped with two highly

DB7007 will measure all-important parameters

remote listening via optional GSM modem; and

selective DSP-based FM tuners.

of the FM transmission.

Apple and Android device support.

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Thanks to the built-in monitoring system, upon

Additionally, the RDS information contained

The system also features SNTP for automatic

audio loss at the inputs, DB7007 will not only notify

in the processed MPX signal is easily visualised

sync of the built-in clock; RDS and RBDS decoder

the maintenance staff, but will also automatically

and represented as RDS/RBDS data and detailed

with BER metre; TCP/IP remote monitoring and

switch to the second back-up RF station. In case

RDS/RBDS statistics. The utilised band analyser

control via SNMP and web interface; alarm

a failure of the second station is detected, the

function presents an overview of all available FM

dispatch via email, SMS, SNMP and GPO; multi-

DB7007 will shift to the incorporated IP Stream,

signals, plus the RF signal strength. Scans can be

format backup IP audio player (three separate

MP3/AAC back-up audio source player. It is

performed within any section of the FM band in

sources); built-in backup MP3 player; lots of

essential that the backup sources priority is

four different frequency steps. The generated

storage for over 24 hours of non-repeating audio

user-defined. The audio files and playlists can

spectrum diagram visualises the relation

playback; adjustable min/max alarms for RF, pilot,

be uploaded in the device’s internal memory

RF level versus frequency.

left and right audio levels; adjustable min/max

directly from your PC, via any FTP client. When the

Adhering to the underlying principle of all

alarms for MPX and RDS; digital volume control

signal at the default input is restored, the DB7007

DEVA products to be as user-friendly as possible,

of all audio sources; complete status reporting

will automatically switch back to it. Depending

the DB7007 can be also easily controlled through

with SMS via optional GSM modem; protected

on your preferences, several types of alarm

the built-in web server — you can use a standard

access to the device settings; balanced

notifications are utilised — email, SNMP and SMS

web browser to monitor the status or to make

analogue audio; outputs on XLR connectors; USB

(via the optional GSM modem).

any adjustments (iOS and Android devices are

communication interface for local connectivity;

also supported); the supplied free of charge

headphone output with front panel level

resolution OLED graphical display, front panel

DEVA Device Manager software or alternatively,

control; easy and intuitive Windows application;

alarm indicators and ultra-bright bar graphs

through the intuitive user interface.

firmware updates will ensure improved operation;

The DB7007 has an easy-to-read, high-

with up to 40 LED segment indicators that allow

The DB7007 features two independent DSP-

accurate front-panel metering for local use;

reading at a glance of the MPX, and left and

based digital FM tuners; dual-antenna ports with

restore factory parameters option; and easy

right audio and the RF level. The RF (IF) signal is

built-in RF attenuator; selectable wide range IF

installation and set-up.

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DEVA Broadcast

DB9009 MPX B9009-RX is DEVA’s second-generation

on the bottom side of the OLED display are used

interference. The DB9009 MPX over IP audio

IP audio system. This new addition to

for navigation through the menus, quick access

solution features excellent audio performance;

DEVA Broadcasting tools is affordable,

to the parameters, modes, functions and for

easy-to-read OLED graphical display; intuitive

altering of their values.

navigation menu; high-quality HE-AAC (v.1 and

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easy-to-use and comes with more features than ever before. The powerful DSP processor

Utilising several types of backup sources, the

v.2) and MPEG-1 layer 3 codecs; 32 kHz, 44.1 and

accomplishes the decoding process in realtime.

DB9009 will immediately switch between the

Supporting all the mandatory formats for this

sources (IP Audio Client, Icecast Source Client

high class equipment, HE-AAC versions 1 and 2,

Injection, RTP, MP3 player) and return to the

bitrates and VBR is Shoutcast/Icecast compatible

MPEG-1 Layer 3 compressed audio streams and

main one, with no user intervention when the

TCP/IP stream client; Icecast source client

lossless uncompressed PCM stream, the DB9009-

audio is restored. Depending on your needs,

compatible; and RTP audio compatible. It is

RX can be used for a wide range of professional

the sequence of the backup audio sources

able to switch to another source in the event

audio applications: broadcast, internet radio,

can be easily changed. The audio content for

of a connection or audio loss and is fitted with

studio to transmitter link and VoIP.

the MP3 player is recorded on the internal 2GB

backup audio player with a 2GB SD card, five

48 kHz sample rates support The system, which supports all standard

This sophisticated

LEDs and phone

device is also

output for quick

available in a

diagnostics,

version with fully

IP address

digital, DSP-based

pronunciation

stereo and RDS encoder module. The encoder

SD card. The backup files can be managed

at start-up (through the headphones), three

module utilises two (or three) outputs. The first

remotely through the built-in FTP server, using

general-purpose outputs, and an Ethernet to

one is for the MPX and the second for the RDS or

any FTP client. Yet another impressive addition

RS-232 redirector.

pilot. Through the RS-232 port, this device could

to the DB9009 features is the low latency

be easily transformed from an Ethernet to a serial

realtime protocol (RTP) connection support.

any web browser; configuration and monitoring

redirector, enabling quick integration of the

Fully compatible with any online radio system,

via SNMP Ver.2C, UPnP for easy discovery in local

existing audio systems to the internet.

including the Icecast and Shoutcast, this

networks; built-in stereo MPX generator and RDS

This cost-effective, yet highly professional

affordable device is the perfect sound solution

encoder; fully digital 32-bit DSP stereo encoder;

device impresses with its new custom-made

for long distance audio transfer, for both wired

adjustable pilot, L-R, RDS phases; built-in MPX

laser cut aluminium sheet case, OLED graphical

and wireless networks.

limiter; selectable pre-emphasis; digital stereo

display and intuitive navigation menu. The easy-

Providing top-quality signal over public IP

It features full control and easy set-up with

encoder with pre-emphasis, AGC and equaliser;

to-read display and navigation menu allow easy

networks and even connections behind NATs

digitally adjustable pilot and RDS injection levels;

status monitoring of the audio levels (visualised

and Firewalls, DB9009 delivers undeviating

fully digital synthesis of the RDS signal;

in bar graphs), connection information and

audio unaffected by the non-persistent network

fully dynamic RDS encoder; and one MPX

configuration. The soft button indicators placed

conditions and without the need for user

and one RDS/pilot output.

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DEVA Broadcast

SmartGen 6.0 RDS/ RBDS Encoder T

he SmartGen 6.0 UECP Compatible RDS/

module. The GPS technology that is implemented

and allow easy management of external

RBDS Encoder with LAN, USB and RS-232

allows for the synchronisation of the unit with UTC

devices, when needed.

connectivity from DEVA Broadcast is

and makes sub-second timekeeping possible

manufactured to meet the highest standards in broadcasting. The encoder provides everything broadcasters need at a competitive price.

and easy to achieve.

Another impressive feature of SmartGen 6.0

Based on the latest RDS technology, SmartGen 6.0 guarantees a fully digital synthesis of the RDS signal with excellent quality and spectral purity.

is the SNMP agent software component, which

This advanced device is a cost-effective solution

reports information via SNMP to one or more

for sending TMC, EWS services and song tagging

fast and full integration of the RDS/RBDS encoder

administrative computers (managers). SmartGen

via the supported RT+ function. The device can

to the station’s other functions, including message

6.0 complies with SNMPv2C. The SNMP traps

‘parse’ scrolling text, automatically breaking the

streams for digital radio and webcasting. The LCD

function or email notification on user-defined

phrases into word groups.

(2x40) text display and intuitive navigation menu are

alerts is also available.

SmartGen 6.0 comes with simple and reliable programming software (SmartGen RDS/RBDS Encoder Manager) and a password protected web interface for remote connection. The local (RS232, USB) and remote (TCP/IP, UDP/IP) interfaces permit

used for on-site navigation through the menus, quick

Supporting all RDS Applications, in conformity

SmartGen 6.0 is supplied with two separate

with the European CENELEC and the United

access to the parameters and the functions and

outputs: one for RDS+MPX, and one for RDS only.

States NRSC standards, SmartGen 6.0 is fully

for altering of their values. In addition, the display

The two general-purpose inputs have user-

compatible with UECP EBU SPB490 Version 7.05.

visualises the incoming raw data from the station.

defined functionality, allowing easy integration

In line with the latest technology, SmartGen 6.0

The need for highly accurate time source is

of SmartGen 6.0 to the station’s needs. The four

provides proven and reliable hardware

general-purpose outputs are also user-defined

for 24/7/365 operation.

met by the SNTP as well as by the built-in GPS

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WINNERS

Accedo

Accedo VIA longer identical across devices. Accedo VIA has been launched to solve that complexity for Accedo’s customers, which are experiencing both technical challenges of multiplatform delivery, as well as editorial challenges, where different platforms may require different promotions, messages and consumer bundling.

Accedo VIA solves the technical challenges, meaning operators, media companies, and broadcasters can instead concentrate on creating a unique and compelling user experience for their customers.

Together with leading partners, including DivX, Elemental, Movideo, MPP, NexStreaming, ccedo VIA is a state-of-the-art

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across multiple connected platforms,

NXP Software, Ooyala, PayWizard, thePlatform,

application solution, which enables

including PCs, mobiles, tablets, smart TVs, and

Verimatrix, Vimond, VisualOn and Xstream,

operators, media companies, and

game consoles. With the emergence of new

Accedo is creating a flexible and attractive

broadcasters to launch full-featured

application platforms, the universe of devices

solution to our customers’ requirements of a best

multiscreen services quickly and efficiently

is extremely complex, and user behaviour is no

of breed, integrated application experience.

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WINNERS

AEQ-KROMA

ConeXia intercom system T

he new ConeXia intercom system from AEQ-KROMA represents a leap forward and a new concept with regards to intercom

systems as it becomes a global audio solution.

ConeXia has the capacity of up to 1024 x 1024 cross-points and is based upon a modular system of audio I/O cards, but what really makes ConeXia special is the possibility to integrate intercom and broadcast audio sources into the same matrix, with 48 KHz 24 bits sampling.

Further the system can be built for 100 per cent redundancy when catering for really critical operations. ConeXia is also compatible with all AEQ-KROMA intercom panels, and expands the interface options with almost any telecommunications interface including ISDN, telephone, GSM. Multi-channel audio transport is a standard with both MADI or IP. ConeXia’s modular structure allows a user to tailor the system to his or her needs. A variety of

ConeXia provides all kinds of interfaces

z Rack-mounted and desktop user terminals

different audio I/O cards can be chosen and will

for terminal and matrix interconnection,

z Wired or wireless beltpacks

also determine the system’s port distribution.

implemented by means of cards that are

z Virtual panels in PCs or Android/

One of the ConeXia system’s main advantages is the possibility of integrating broadcast and intercom audio into the same

installed into the main BC2000 frame or intercom interface frames TR7000 and TR5000.

Among the multichannel audio interfaces,

Apple devices z Party-Line subsystems (EasyNET) z CCU audio

matrix. The intercom system benefits from the

AES 10 MADI protocol is offered (through coax.

z Microphone audio

broadcast audio quality and performance:

or optical fibre), and 1,024 channels proprietary

z Mixing consoles

z 48 KHz 24 bit sampling and processing

protocol on optical fibre. It is also possible to

z Commentary positions

z AES/EBU audio ports

integrate conventional or GSM calls in the system,

The interfaces for multichannel audio allow for

z 100 per cent redundant matrix

or interconnect systems and terminals using ISDN

the design of systems distributed among several

z Multichannel audio interfaces

lines or IP connections (LAN, WAN, etc.).

venues and provide each system user with any

z Compatible with commentary unit z The fusion of both worlds allows you to

The wide variety of intercom terminals,

of the audio channels available in the whole

together with the additional functions found in

installation. The possibility to link matrixes and

integrate all the available audio sources and

broadcast audio matrixes, enable the design of

terminals using IP connections adds another

eliminates the need to manage two different

very solid audio systems with up to 1,024 audio

option to the system design so it can be adapted

and unrelated audio systems

sources, including:

to any possible situation.

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AJA Video Systems

CION camera enables the sharpest

z Media: record to AJA Pak SSD media

image possible

available in 256GB and 512GB capacities.

to be produced.

Transfer via Thunderbolt or USB3 with optional

Several 3G-SDI and

AJA Pak Dock. Complete 10-bit and 12-bit

HDMI outputs come included, which are simultaneously active and supply the signal to

workflow from HD to 4K z Raw Support: output AJA Raw via 3G-SDI at up to 4K 120 fps or via Thunderbolt at up to 4K 30 fps

a variety of 4K/Ultra HD

z Lens Mount: industry standard PL mount

and 2K/HD monitors.

z 4x 3G-SDI/HD-SDI outputs (4K/Ultra HD/2K/HD)

CION’s intuitive user interface can be easily

z 2x 3G/HD-SDI monitor outputs with overlay support z 1x HDMI output offering support for 4K and

apable of shooting at 4K/UltraHD and

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managed from the operator-side with menu

2K/HD resolutions, CION is AJA’s new

parameters that are remotely configurable via

professional production camera features

a web interface and can be accessed through

z 1x HDMI output for 2K/HD

an ergonomic design and offers in-camera

any web browser via a LAN connection. A sleek

z 2x mic/line/48v XLR analogue audio inputs

recording directly to the Apple ProRes family of

chassis formed of magnesium makes CION

z 1x USB connector

codecs, including 12-bit 444, for pristine image

lightweight yet strong, while integrated steel

z 1x 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection

capture. Enabling today’s growing demand

rosettes allow for mounting of industry-standard

z 1x Mini TRS headphone jack

for high frame rate support, CION allows users

accessories such as handgrips and handle

z 1x Thunderbolt connector

to output 4K raw data at up to 120fps via four

extensions directly to the camera body.

z Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) and IR cut filter:

3G-SDI outputs and can record directly to AJA Pak SSD media at up to 60fps.

The camera embraces a familiar, tested

an integrated OLPF reduces unwanted

Key CION features

moir effects while retaining vital image detail.

z Sensor: 4K APS-C sized CMOS sensor with

The infrared (IR) cut filter produces high

form and ergonomic layout. It includes a built-in

an electronic global shutter. twelve-stops of

shoulder mount, standard connectors in logical

dynamic range

positions and a PL lens mount for compatibility

Ultra HD or scaled 2K/HD

z Recording Formats and Resolutions:

quality colours within the image by blocking unwanted light wavelengths z Back Focus Adjustment: the mechanical

with industry-standard lenses. When recording

Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422

calibration of the distance between

in HD or 2K, the image is oversampled from the

(HQ), Apple ProRes 422, ProRes 422 (LT) and

lens and sensor allows finely tuned

full 4K sensor, retaining focal length as well as

Apple ProRes (Proxy); 4K (4096x2160), Ultra

adjustments to ensure the sharpest

providing a vibrant and detailed image. A built-in

HD (3840x2160), 2K (2048x1080), HD

image quality possible

filter combines an optical low pass filter (OLPF)

(1920x1080). 2K and HD are hardware

to eliminate unwanted aliasing and moir with

scaled from the full 4K sensor for

display, control knob and buttons or via LAN

an infrared (IR) cut filter to produce appropriate

high-quality over-sampled images and

connection using a web-browser; no software

colours. Additionally, a back focus adjustment

retention of field-of-view

installation required.

z User interface: via operator side panel

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WINNERS

Aspera

Auto-scaling Platform t IBC2014, Aspera launched its new

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Auto-scaling Transfer Platform that automatically scales and expands

transfer capacity of Aspera server software in cloud infrastructure, providing media companies the ability to expand high speed transfer capacity direct to cloud storage as needed and leverage the most cost-effective infrastructure.

Companies can control and predict ingest, delivery, and distribution times, regardless of media volumes, infrastructure distance, or network quality.

Built directly into the core Aspera transfer software stack, the Aspera Auto-scale Platform automatically matches the actual transfer capacity with the transfer demand in realtime, based on user-defined criteria. As transfer throughput demand increases, the software automatically adds new server instances, moves highly utilised servers out of availability, and as demand subsides, releases and spins

the auto cluster, and cluster-wide transfer

high-speed, distance neutral alternative to TCP,

down excess servers. This avoids over- or

reporting through a new generation REST API.

the FASPStream maintains a predictable rate

under-provisioned scenarios, ensuring both

Customers can query this API to create audit-

over even the most difficult WANs

smooth delivery of video content and the most

based reports on transfer history for the entire

(with high latency and packet loss) such as

efficient utilisation of the cloud resources. The

cluster, and to verify delivery SLAs.

international long haul and wireless data

system is fault tolerant to multi node failures and

In addition to supporting fast file transfer

connections. The APIs are available as

functions independently of the particular cloud

in and out of cloud storage, the platform’s

software libraries (C++) and as local socket-style

infrastructure provider, with first versions available

new FASPStream APIs allow third party

interfaces for applications in C#, Java, and

for IBM Softlayer and Amazon AWS.

applications to transport live video over global

C++. At IBC, Aspera and EVS announced

internet WANs in realtime with predictable

an integrated platform that utilises the

by Aspera ScaleDB, a new scale out data store

speeds, enabling live and near live production

Autoscale Transfer Platform and the FASPStream

for distributed, high throughput collection,

on remote cloud systems, such as scale-out

and FASP bulk transfer APIs for high quality

aggregation and reporting of all transfer

video processing, transcoding and distribution.

live and near live streaming on the cloud

performance statistics and file details across

Built on the Aspera FASP transport technology, a

for sports broadcasting.

The auto-scale platform is complemented

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WINNERS

Blackmagic Design

DaVinci Resolve 11 aVinci Resolve is an Emmy award-winning

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colour correction platform being used by more than a million users worldwide;

whether that’s on the latest Hollywood blockbuster such as X-Men: Days of Future Past or the latest

television drama, commercial or music video.

DaVinci Resolve 11 is a major upgrade and saw more than 70 new editing features added, including dual monitor support and familiar professional tools such as dynamic JKL trimming, audio crossfades and fully customisable keyboard shortcuts for faster editing.

It also now has a new spline curve keyframe editor integrated into the edit timeline, which positions keyframes directly under each clip and in context with the clip. You can also add and animate Open FX plug-ins directly in the timeline as well as use plug-ins for transitions.

There is also a new collaborative workflow toolset

Colour correction features have been upgraded

Major Hollywood feature films including

in DaVinci Resolve 11 which allows an editor and

in DaVinci Resolve 11, including new color grading

Skyfall, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,

multiple colourists to work on different workstations,

controls that are designed for photographers who

The Grand Budapest Hotel and

sharing the same timeline and working in tandem

are moving into cinematography. There is also a

InBetweeners 2, while episodic TV series

as they complete shots. Another advantage of the

new camera RAW palette featuring highlight and

including Peaky Blinders (BBC), Denmark’s

enhanced editing features is the better round trip

shadow recovery, mid tone detail, colour boost,

Borgen and French crime drama Les Limiers,

collaboration with Apple Final Cut Pro X.

saturation, lift, gain and contrast.

have all been finished on Resolve.

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WINNERS

Bridge Technologies

VB288 Objective QoE Content Extractor bjective QoE Content Extractor is a

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server-based system that provides objective video and audio monitoring of

MPEG-2, h.264/MPEG-4 and h.265/HEVC streams, integrating monitoring of realtime streams and OTT services within a unique web browser-based remote video-wall capability providing full viewanywhere visual status information.

In its latest version, seen for the first time at IBC2014, the VB288 features onboard AES decryption, which means that the VB288 can provide full content extraction and packet inspection at any point, anywhere in the delivery chain, even when the signal is encrypted at the encoder stage. Operators can inspect

content for any combination of linear TV and

broadcast video stream, including thumbnails,

massive numbers of content services, with

OTT streams, the display can show loudness

audio decoding, and an array of alarms

dependable metrics and alarming on objective

monitoring graphs, microTimeline with colour-

together with specific alarms for OTT errors such

parameters that affect QoE.

coded status bars and data from the central

as misalignment of different profiles within the

VBC controller-server, OTT chunk download

stream. The RVW capability is easy to set up too,

over the previous generation of content

graphs, and global timezone clock widgets, and

with a new Preview window that allows users to

extraction tools. These include a Remote Video

many other forms of data. The result is a richly

pre-flight different configurations of data display.

Wall (RVW) capability, which allows monitoring

informative and very adaptable monitoring tool.

The VB288 has several important advantages

staff to oversee large numbers of channels

Although the VB288 is a server-based product,

The VB288 benefits from Bridgetech’s sophisticated display-layer technologies such

simultaneously, from any remote location,

Bridge Technologies devoted a lot of care to

as the MediaWindow graphical data view.

through a standard web browser, without the

making it very simple to install and get running.

The VB288 takes these technologies to another

additional hardware normally needed for video

It has an embedded feel setup procedure and

level, presenting highly complex datasets with

wall capabilities. The VB288 technology lets

requires almost no OS skill or knowledge; this

a visual metaphor that lets people understand

users configure the RVW across multiple browser

makes it easy for video engineers, rather than

what’s happening and act on it without requiring

windows, and customise the display to include

IT specialists, to install it. Set up for OTT services

specialist expertise in interpreting the data

different sets of information to suit the exact

simply requires entry of the URL for each stream

themselves. This brings simplicity and clarity to

requirements of each monitoring scenario. In

to be monitored: the VB288 then provides

the monitoring of huge datasets, and makes the

addition to the visual display of the extracted

the same status information as for a realtime

VB288 an outstanding tool for decision-making.

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EditShare

XStream EFS ditShare unveiled XStream EFS at IBC2014.

is itself in a RAID configuration, you get the

The newest member of the company’s

speed you need for high-bandwidth editing of

shared storage product line, XStream EFS

uncompressed HD, 2K and 4K.

E

is a powerful distributed, scale-out file system designed from the ground up for in-place, online

How it scales

editing in media intensive environments. XStream

Performance expands linearly

EFS hardware makes efficient use of precious

with each node you add to

rack space. A single XStream EFS system can

the system. Expanding an XStream

start as small as 128TB and scale up to many

EFS system is as simple as adding a new empty

petabytes. All XStream EFS systems offer multiple

node and clicking on a few buttons. The core

you will never have to split up your files onto

layers of redundancy that can tolerate the failure

EFS processor redistributes data until each node

multiple logical volumes just because they

of many hard disks, including the failure of an

has roughly the same amount of free space.

don’t all fit on one.

entire node.

Because the redistribution process happens in the background, XStream EFS is fully usable, and

How is XStream EFS different?

How it performs

when the expansion operation completes, your

Unlike generic scale-out NAS systems that are

XStream EFS was developed with audio and

system is bigger and faster than it was before.

aimed at users such as banks and research

video editing in mind. Scrolling across your NLE

No matter how big you make your EFS system,

organisations, XStream EFS was designed from

timeline is smooth, even when you have many

you will always still have just one logical volume

the ground up specifically to meet the needs of

layers of audio and video. Because each node

(or namespace as it is often called). That means

video, film and audio production.

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Ericsson

Ericsson MediaFirst TV Platform t IBC2014, Ericsson unveiled Ericsson

creating a seamless multiscreen experience

content. An intuitive user experience

MediaFirst, the realisation of its vision for

from mobile screens to TVs.

complete with voice commands creates a

A

the future of cloud-driven TV experiences

z Personalised experience: users can create

where TV is on any device and the experience

their own profiles or share user profiles with

evolves with the consumer.

other household members and receive

At the core is the Ericsson MediaFirst TV

tailored recommendations and content

fast and fluid browsing experience, allowing users to watch more and scroll less. z Agile operator portal: services and user experiences are configured through a

Platform, a software-defined,

single operator dashboard

media-optimised platform for

portal, simplifying operations

the creation, management

for pay TV service providers.

and delivery of next generation

The operator portal, powered

pay TV. The new end-to-

by a unified backend and

end cloud-based platform

supplemented by a set of

embraces all content sources

application programming

and delivery networks,

interfaces (APIs) for easy

equipping operators to deliver

integration, enables rapid

the most cutting-edge large

innovation and reduces time

scale video services to the

to market to develop and

billions of devices forecast to

deploy new services

be connected by 2020.

seamlessly across all devices.

Ericsson MediaFirst TV

The robust analytics in

Platform is based on an

the operator portal provides

open and standards-based

realtime consumer insights

approach and architected to

into drivers of revenue such as

be cloud agnostic, enabling

campaign performance and

delivery on public and

user engagement. This will

OpenStack private clouds.

enable significant operational

Supported by a unified

and cost efficiencies for pay

backend that empowers rapid

TV operators, from refining

release cycles, the platform delivers seamless

feeds based on data, including user viewing

content offerings based on user behaviour,

deployment capabilities for operators while

history and trending content. Through

to maximising transaction revenues through

enabling innovative viewing experiences for

personal device recognition, the TV

dynamic pricing models.

consumers. Key features include:

recognises the viewer’s device and

z True TV Anywhere: Ericsson MediaFirst TV

dynamically customises the experience.

Platform brings together the best of traditional

z Easily discover and enjoy: with unified search

The introduction of Ericsson MediaFirst will provide TV operators the ability to deploy industry leading TV services, where consumers

pay TV and over-the-top content with the

that integrates all types of content, viewers

will be able to experience a truly ubiquitous

same user experience across all devices –

can easily find their favourite content across

TV service regardless of end-user device

from navigation to accessing content –

live, video on-demand, time-shift and OTT

or access spot.

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Grass Valley

LDX XtremeSpeed n the world of high-speed acquisition for

I

instant replay, the LDX XtremeSpeed (LDX XS) from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, comes

packed with features that make this the most cost-efficient advanced imaging camera for live sports production. This first-ever handheld ultramotion camera provides sports directors and producers alike with seamless system integration into live production workflows, the flexibility to move their ultra-motion cameramen close to the action to capture stunning live shots and the same high performance and features as the LDX Series of advanced imaging cameras.

The market for high-speed cameras is divided between the live super slow-motion cameras with 3X speed and the ultra-motion cameras with up to 20X speed, which require completely different workflows. The LDX XS, with up to 6X speed

double-action memory buffer in the camera.

viewing solutions can be used with the LDX XS,

(1080i or 720p), is the first imaging system that

This makes all the difference between bringing a

thereby bringing high-quality infrastructure to the

provides higher than 3X speeds in a standard

shot to air and missing the moment completely.

ultra-motion segment. It also comes packaged

live broadcast camera package, offering users

All images are externally recorded in realtime,

with the unique AnyLightXtreme flicker reduction

a cost-efficient solution to integrate an ultra-

so they can be used at any time. This is a unique

system that assures no irritating light flicker,

motion camera system into their live production

benefit, as ultra-motion cameras on the market

caused by artificial lighting that occurs in replays.

workflows. The LDX XS also delivers technology

today can only provide images downloaded

This unique feature also enables the use of ultra-

that can combine standard 1X operation along

from the loop recorder inside the camera

motion under challenging lighting conditions.

with up to 6X speeds, with an instant time-to-air

head for later use.

workflow including full support of the 3X super slow-motion workflow.

The LDX XS integrates seamlessly in a multi-

The LDX XS also integrates with a digital transmission solution, which is the new XCU

camera operation and behaves like any other

XtremeSpeed XF Fiber base station that shares

LDX camera which makes matching cameras

the same XCU cradle with all XCUs for the

rates with high sensitivity, delivering instant

an easy job. The LDX XS is controlled in the same

complete LDX line. This extremely flexible and

time-to-air outputting all captured frames to

intuitive way as all Grass Valley LDX cameras in

unique XCU concept allows changing any

the eXchangable Control Unit (XCU) and replay

a given production. All system components like

regular camera position into an ultra-motion

server instantaneously without a cumbersome

operating controls, RefleX SuperXpander, and

camera position in less than a minute.

The LDX XS captures precision at high frame

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Studer by Harman

Infinity Core ith the increase in global live

Thanks to the Infinity Core, it becomes possible

1,536 audio channels per connection. A new

production events, more and more

to process more than 800 audio channels in a

PCI express card is fitted with 12 A-Link interfaces

broadcast facilities are looking for

single CPU-based board, providing a scalable

capable of over 10,000 inputs and 10,000

increased power in smaller footprints, and

system, faster development of new signal

outputs offering the huge I/O interface counts

failsafe systems with increased redundancy

processing designs, huge channel counts, full

required today. We believe this new Infinity

protection. This was well illustrated with the

system redundancy without a single point of

signal processing engine will prove to be a

W

systems Studer supplied for

significant milestone

the broadcasts of the recent

in the development of

FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil,

digital audio consoles

and the Commonwealth

and become a standard

Games in Glasgow.

in the years ahead.

To this end, this past year

We now have

we focused on delivering

more than 800

a new mixing and routing

channels in this DSP

system, the Studer Infinity

engine; in comparison

Series. At the heart of the

with the DSP of the

system is the Infinity DSP

mid-1980s, we now

core, which uses CPU-based

process twenty times

processors to provide huge

the number of channels

numbers of DSP channels

in a sixteenth of the

for large-scale, high-resolution audio processing

failure, and the possibility of running third-party

space using one tenth of the power. Now

and mixing. This is the world’s first x86 based

algorithms. To manage the huge volumes of

that’s progress.

core with a direct built-in AoIP interface

data, it required a new high capacity digital audio

based on the market’s new AES67

interface called A-Link. This fibre-based audio

and 800+ channels. For more information

interoperability standard.

interface uses a 3Gb data rate to offer

on the Infinity Core, visit www.Studer.ch.

October 2014

The Infinity Core is available in 200, 400

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Harmonic

VOS-based Electra XVM XVM with superior video quality at minimum bandwidth. Electra XVM can scale up or down based on required functions, formats, codecs and encoding schemes to accommodate peaks in demand across both broadcast and multiscreen services.

Electra XVM includes integrated video graphics and branding to bring new levels of workflow efficiency to the video transmission chain. Drawing upon the advanced functionality of Harmonic’s Spectrum ChannelPort integrated channel oday’s video content and service providers

T

Benefits

playout system, this capability also preserves

want to offer consumers a superior

Designed to operate on common hardware

video quality by removing the need to inject

entertainment experience, including

platforms in IT data centre environments,

baseband components into the IP workflow.

advanced new services like multiscreen delivery.

VOS optimises the computing power of

Transport stream playout capabilities include

However, their architectures generally lack

contemporary Intel-based servers to host

channel origination, linear ad insertion, and

the flexibility, speed, and scalability to do so

a robust set of dynamically deployable

SCTE automation control.

economically and efficiently.

application modules.

Harmonic’s VOS resolves this problem by

Operating virtually in IT data centre

Key benefits

providing a common media processing platform,

environments, Electra XVM can scale up or down

Business agility: operating under the VOS

simplifying workflows and maximising flexibility for

to accommodate peaks in demand based on

virtualised architecture enables a much quicker

the deployment of broadcast and multiscreen

capacity and functional requirements across

service deployment, allowing video content and

services. Leveraging the broad capabilities of the

all video services. As software operating across

service providers to stay competitive within an

VOS architecture, Harmonic’s Electra XVM offers

virtual machines in one or multiple data centres,

ever-changing marketplace.

the industry’s first fully converged, broadcast-

Electra XVM provides significant savings in rack

ready, virtualised media processor. The software-

space, ports, power and cooling, lowering a

server capacity is easy. Video content and

based Electra XVM transforms content playout,

provider’s operating costs.

service providers can seamlessly scale up

distribution, and multiplatform service delivery

At the heart of Electra XVM is the VOS

Scalability: under VOS, adding storage or

their infrastructure without compromising the

by integrating realtime encoding, high-quality

encoding module, the Harmonic PURE

branding and graphics, and transport stream

Compression Engine. An advanced encoding

availability of their existing video services.

IT economics: VOS brings significant

playout for broadcast and multiscreen services,

technology that supports SD and HD MPEG-2,

CAPEX and OPEX savings to video content

providing video content and service providers

MPEG-4 AVC and HEVC codecs over CBR,

and service providers by enabling the use

with unparalleled function integration, increased

VBR and ABR encoding schemes, the Harmonic

of COTS blade servers in the physical

operational flexibility, and unlimited scalability.

PURE Compression Engine powers Electra

infrastructure.

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Hitachi

SK-UHD4000 itachi Kokusai Electric has developed

H

the SK-UHD4000, a broadcast 4K Ultra HDTV camera system which can

use the 2/3-inch B4 mount lenses used in conventional HD broadcast cameras.

The use of standard HD lenses with the SK-UHD4000 eliminates the need for special conversion adapters, and allows broadcasters to use existing lenses and shoot video in 4K resolution. The 4K Ultra HDTV camera system is designed to provide solutions to the challenges of live outside sports broadcasts, such as sensitivity and depth of ďŹ eld. The newly developed 2/3-inch MOS sensor makes it possible to produce video images with high sensitivity and high resolution.

The company promises a number of key features, including direct installation of B4 lenses for conventional HD broadcast cameras; handling and operability on par with existing HD broadcast cameras; high

The SK-UHD4000 also boasts low power

to 38W, which is equivalent to the

quality video in 4K resolution; and a small

consumption; the amount of power consumed

power consumption of a 1080pHD

2U-size 4K camera control unit.

by the camera head having been reduced

broadcasting camera. „

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Imagineer Systems

mocha Pro ocha Pro by Imagineer Systems is the

M

Academy Award-winning visual effects software package built on Planar

Motion Tracking technology, an image analysis engine designed to reduce artist-driven, manual post production tasks such as match moving, rotoscoping, object removal, clean plate generation and image stabilisation.

Recently released and upgraded with new innovations for post production, the new mocha Pro version 4 offers groundbreaking native Stereo 3D (S3D) workflow capabilities, advanced support for Python scripting and complimentary workflows with popular editing and VFX systems such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, The Foundry NUKE, Autodesk Flame and Smoke. mocha Pro 4’s new stereoscopic workflow adds unique stereo 3D support to planar tracking, rotoscoping, object removal and 3D

isolation, blurring and colour correction tasks.

data to users’ favourite modelling and

camera solving. It adds the ability to work on

mocha Pro 4’s improved user interface and

animation packages including Maya and

uncorrected, native stereo 3D footage, allowing

high-resolution retina display support enhances

users to quickly analyse differences between

the end user experience.

right and left camera streams. Support for Python scripting allows facilities to further customise

The upcoming release of mocha Pro 4.1 incorporates even more powerful new features

their workflows, integrating mocha Pro 4 deeper

and improvements, including:

into their content management systems for

z New format support: mocha Pro now supports

broadcast or visual effects pipelines.

The customisable keyboard shortcut

RED Dragon 6K footage and OpenEXR2 z New ‘open spline’ export: Export animated

Maxon Cinema 4D z Python Scripting: Load and run Python commands within the mocha user interface z Feathered Remove support: Use feathered edges on splines for object removal z Edge width subtraction: Add or subtract an edge width in Edge Properties z Enhanced Linear Controls for Parameter

interface on mocha Pro 4 allows users to edit

open mask splines to Adobe After Effects CC

fields: Drag anywhere inside a field when

and save keyboard layouts to match industry

and The Foundry’s NUKE

using Linear Controls; also includes new use

standard shortcuts such as Adobe After Effects

z Improved features and support for Autodesk

of Shift or Control modifiers to increase or

or The Foundry’s Nuke. New exports and format

Flame and Smoke users: Users can now export

handling includes improved motion tracking

multiple animated mask layers to Autodesk

exports to Nuke and Flame, multi-layer mask

Flame or Smoke in one Gmask file. Added

has made its mark on feature films including The

exports to Flame and new mask tracking

support for Flame and Smoke 2014 will

Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Amazing

support for Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Premiere editors can now paste mocha’s animated roto masks directly to their timeline for advanced

enhance user experience z Improved 3D Camera Solving: Get more accurate solves in order to export 3D camera

decrease mouse sensitivity Since last year’s IBC, Imagineer’s mocha Pro

Spiderman 2 and Edge of Tomorrow, and on notable episodic television series such as The

Walking Dead and Real Humans.

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Lawo

mc²36 L

awo used IBC2014 to introduce the mc²36

RAVENNA/AES67 audio-over-IP ports provide

Even though the mc²36 is ready-to-go on

audio console, a universal all-in-one mixing

future-proof connectivity for up to 384 external

delivery, it is not limited to a fixed configuration.

desk with a comprehensive feature set for

inputs and outputs, offering in a total capacity of

Any aspect of the console can be adapted to

496 physical inputs and outputs.

meet specific user’s needs. All production data

use in broadcast, theatre, house of worship, live and install applications, and offering outstanding value for money.

Its compact size, DSP micro-core (with internal

The mc²36 is also fully prepared for intelligent

can be saved on a USB stick and transferred

networking with other mc²36 /56/66 consoles,

to another console, a facility that is particularly

and can be operated in combination with Lawo

valuable in rental applications.

512x512 port audio matrix) and integrated I/O

Nova audio routers, giving instant access to

make the new console an ideal choice for

thousands of audio channels. Lawo mc² consoles

Loudness Metering (for broadcast purposes,

permanent installations with limited space and

provide intelligent mechanisms, including

and also for visual monitoring of microphone

Among the mc²36’s other features are

for rental companies with

groups), Listen Sense (for offline modification

an eye on transportation

of channel parameters like EQ or dynamics

considerations. And, as

with pre-listen of settings before switching

it is natively equipped

them online), Audio-follow-Video (allowing

with RAVENNA/AES67

automated fades from one camera to

technology, the mc²36

another with associated audio

integrates seamlessly into IP

channels), Upmix/Downmix

infrastructures.

(from stereo to surround

These standout features

and back), Automix

combine with essential broadcast

(automatic adjustment of

features like high DSP channel

the Ievels of active and inactive

count, uncompromised audio quality,

microphones, while maintaining a constant

reliability, and fast touchscreen operation for

user-rights management, to allow input sharing

ambient level), Remote Desktop (for integration

unprecedented ease of use. And for operational

between consoles.

of multiple external PCs with third-party

security, the mc²36 not only has redundant power supplies but also DSP redundancy.

The Lawo mc²36 was designed as a universal

solutions into the console’s user interface),

console with its focus on its ease of use. The

mxGUI (allowing offline configuration and

console geometry combines with integrated

advance show preparation), full channel strip

inputs, 32 line outputs, eight digital AES3 inputs,

displays and controls to provide an ideal solution

customisation (allowing users to re-arrange

eight digital AES3 outputs, eight GPIO ports, one

to meet the demands of a variety of applications.

the order of all DSP modules, including channel

MADI (SFP) port, three RAVENNA/AES67 channels,

The 21.5-inch full HD touchscreens work hand-in-

direct outputs, meter point, fader and aux

and a headphone jack. In addition to onboard

hand with the touch-sensitive colour-illuminated

sends), Reveal function (automatic input

I/O, a MADI tie-line connection and three

rotary encoders to provide intuitive operation.

sorting of VCAs).

The console’s interfaces include 32 mic/line

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Fairlight

EVO.Live ual functionality: The EVO.Live is the first

“EVO.Live is truly unique,” said Fairlight’s

EVO.Live also features Fairlight’s FPGA-based

console that can switch between live

CTO Tino Fibaek. “By combining Live and

Crystal Core engine that delivers high channel

and post production modes at the

post production capabilities in a single console,

and bus counts, low latency and exceptional

we have succeeded in delivering a product that

audio quality. The console additionally provides

is more flexible and more cost effective than

advanced surround sound mixing capabilities,

table-top or in-surface consoles, 12 to 60 faders,

any other large format live broadcast console

off-line preparation via laptop, a built-in sound

and scaleable processing and I/O. It also can be

on the market. EVO.Live customers will get

effects cart machine and control extensions to

used in a dual-operator configuration.

a much better return on their investment

lighting systems, third-party DAWs and sound

because they are effectively getting two

library databases. EVO.Live is available in

consoles in one.”

different standalone chassis sizes, as

D

touch of a button.

Configurable: EVO.Live is available in chassis,

Exceptional price performance: EVO.Live features Fairlight’s FPGA-based Crystal Core engine

well as surface-

that delivers high

mounted and

channel and bus

table-top

counts, low latency

configurations, from

and exceptional

12 to 60 faders.

audio quality.

The ergonomic

Beyond

integrated control

mixing: Enhanced

surface design

production with tools

with touch screen

such as sound FX

TFT monitors offers

play-out, multitrack

immediate access

recording and

to all critical

playing, external

live functions

device control

with excellent

and full timecode

visualisation. An

capabilities.

optional second

Customised

hot-swappable

for you: The control surface includes dynamic

EVO.Live’s compact, modular design creates the

FPGA based engine with dual-input power

Picture Keys that can be configured to control

perfect mixing environment. The console can be

supplies gives redundancy and further

virtually any console function.

used in a dual-operator configuration with each

enhanced system reliability.

Based on Fairlight’s leading edge audio processing and control surface technologies, EVO.Live is a powerful console that offers

engineer having independent access to separate fader sets, channels and monitor controls.

EVO.Live incorporates Fairlight’s integrated

“EVO.Live delivers huge benefits in terms of productivity gains, reliability and value for money,” Fibaek added. “By taking the

integrated HD video and multitrack audio

control surface technology featuring unique

console architecture that we use for our

recording. What makes EVO.Live exceptional is its

Picture Keys that self-label instantly for each task

post production desks and creating a

ability to switch between live and post production

performed. These display the right commands

variant to suit live broadcast applications,

modes at the touch of a button, so that staff

and functions at the right time, ensuring a much

we have created an incredibly powerful

engineers can use the desk for audio sweetening

faster workflow and giving users much better

mixing and editing system that customers can

when it isn’t needed for on-air applications.

control of their events.

use all of the time.”

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NVIDIA

Visual Computing Appliance enables interactive performance so that users can work with a scene in realtime rather than waiting minutes or hours for rendered images to come back.

The level of speed and photorealism allows users to study light and reflections to catch hidden flaws, for instance on a digital car model or building interior. The NVIDIA VCA offers native support of NVIDIA’s Iray renderer plus support for Chaos Group’s V-Ray RT and Autodesk’s 3ds Max, plus support for Autodesk Maya, McNeel Rhino, Trimble SketchUp, and Bunkspeed coming later in 2014. Its network connectivity makes it simple for IT managers to provide high-performance rendering on demand, while still being easily accessible to anyone on the network who needs a he NVIDIA Visual Computing Appliance

the needs for physical 3D prototypes. The

(VCA) is a turnkey appliance equipped

scalable, network-attached GPU appliance

with eight high-end NVIDIA GPUs to

is engineered and built by NVIDIA and

a simple turnkey solution to a daunting problem,

dramatically accelerate ray tracing, enabling

designed solely to provide designers and

allowing artists and designers to truly achieve

users to interact with computer models of

artists with the fastest and easiest way to create

photoreal, realtime renders of the most complex

such high visual fidelity that it can eliminate

photorealistic images of their creations. It

scenes and models.

T

October 2014

performance boost.

NVIDIA VCA is being nominated for bringing

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Piksel

Piksel Mosaic t IBC2014, Piksel unveiled Piksel Mosaic,

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a proof-of-concept application offering a seamlessly integrated content

experience for the individual, which is time, location and device-aware.

The rapid rise of connected devices on a global scale has created several challenges for consumers. Finding the right content at the right time, regardless of which device is being used, can be a complex and frustrating process.

In the modern home, user behaviour has become fragmented: we may reach for our phones in the morning for the time and the weather, switch to our computers at work for the latest trending content, and get our evening entertainment fix in front of the TV. Time, place, and device form factor are increasingly driving the content decision.

Piksel Mosaic has been designed to take the pain out of content discovery by offering a hyper-personalised service to the individual.

The app unites all forms of content in one simple browsing experience, using a tile-based interface which retains a consistent look and feel playing to the individual strengths of the

email, social media and other personal information

attributes. Based on this, the server can apply

device used: TV, smartphone, laptop, desktop

on all of their connected devices through a single

the best service, layout and experience to the

or tablet. Piksel Mosaic is built on context-based

access point. This holistic ecosystem means content

user. Mosaic also has the ability to capture every

recommendations, intuitively pushing content to

owners, distributors, aggregators and brands can

user’s key press, in order to build an accurate

the user based on an understanding of what the

retain viewers for all of their content interactions

picture of behavioural patterns and therefore

user likes to access, when, and on what device.

throughout the day in one environment, driving

correctly predict what the user will want to

deeper engagement and opening up a raft of

consume, based on their context.

Piksel Mosaic’s underlying infrastructure allows the app to evolve as the individual’s content preferences and habits change, monitoring and

targeted advertising possibilities.

The Mosaic ecosystem relies on a high-quality

The app is based on the Piksel Palette modular infrastructure, which is flexible,

remembering every user action. In effect, the app

RESTful API for client-server communications,

extendable and future proofed; designed

creates an all-encompassing, integrated ecosystem

allowing the solution to understand the user,

for the agile ingest of content sources and

which allows the user to access video content,

the device, the location and some additional

delivery to more devices.

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Pixel Power

Buzz on’t let social media overwhelm you.

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The broadcast landscape is dotted with complex, costly systems that push

you straight into the deep end. Yet the road to monetisation and tangible benefits is unclear.

Pixel Power’s Buzz is the smart entry point for adding social media to your broadcast. Engage with and take the measure of your audience, reliably moderate contributions from Twitter or other social media streams then seamlessly integrate the content within your Pixel Power graphics workflow for effortless, automated on air display. Buzz is the social media management you need to build engagement and develop a proper business strategy.

Buzz software is a natural extension of your graphics workflow that requires no special technical skill to operate. In fact, its interface was designed with non-technical staff in

With a single click, approved output

z Review, edit and approve content with ease

mind and training requirements are minimal.

automatically populates existing graphics

z Consolidate multiple social media feeds

Multiple social media feeds are displayed for

templates driven by any installed Pixel Power

the user within a single, integrated display.

graphics playout system.

Moderation, modification and approvals

Buzz enables:

can be handled with ease from local or

z Single click publication and insertion to

remote desktops using a simple user interface.

October 2014

on-air templates

within one display z Keyword search to discover trends and relevant contributions z Track topics so valuable contributions get attention.

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Quantum

StorNext Connect torNext’s Pro Storage Solutions are

S

designed to enable the newest highperformance digital workflows and drive

higher levels of efficiency for broadcasters and post production facilities. Users today face tremendous challenges building storage infrastructure that supports the latest 4K workflows, more camera formats and a greater number of delivery options.

StorNext Pro Solutions offer post production and broadcast professionals the fastest, easiest and most complete shared high-performance storage for complex collaborative workgroups. Whether you are building a 4K post production studio, refreshing an existing Xsan deployment, or standing up a new broadcast facility, StorNext provides a storage solution for your high-volume workflows. As complete integrated workflow storage solutions, they are ready to deploy in your fibre channel and IP network.

Each StorNext Pro Solution is designed to match the specific workflow needs of broadcast and post production facilities:

z StorNext Pro 4K meets demands of 4K media workflows from ingest to production to

z StorNext Pro Production supports workflow

StorNext Connect enables you to install StorNext

delivery with the flash-based metadata

storage spanning content production to

software through an easy, self-guided interface;

performance of the StorNext M445 SSD

content library management. It includes the

download software and upgrade your StorNext

Metadata Appliance and scalability of the

StorNext M662XL Metadata Appliance,

clients and servers from a single screen; restart

StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage

StorNext QX-1200 RAID Storage, integrated

clients and servers and check status

Windows/Linux review stations, proxy and

on automated tasks from a single screen;

M441D Metadata Appliance with the

transcode servers, plus a StorNext AEL500

and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks

StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage to make it

LTO-6 library to support LTFS acquisition,

with realtime activity, performance and

easier to refresh or enhance existing Apple

delivery, and archive.

usage graphs.

z StorNext Pro Studio combines the StorNext

Xsan deployments by providing a high-

Included with all StorNext Pro Solutions is StorNext

performance, scalable and 100 per cent Xsan

Connect, offering an easier way to manage

based digital libraries, you can view realtime

compatible solution

StorNext environments. StorNext Connect allows

status and historical trends, drill down into archive

you to connect all your StorNext resource

media statistics, both tape and disk. You can

production a step further to include

storage, CPU, memory, network interconnect,

determine how much of the tape media in

multi-platform content delivery. A StorNext

in an intuitive graphical view. You can shorten

your digital library is being used and how much

M662XL Metadata Appliance offers

the time it takes to deploy or upgrade a StorNext

of archived content has been vaulted, both

high-speed Windows and Linux IP connectivity

environment, identify problems before they

currently and showing historical trends.

for transcode and proxy acceleration, plus

affect users, and reduce the risk of downtime

StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage for high-

or degraded performance by eliminating

all StorNext Pro Solution purchases starting

volume content production

error-prone manual tasks.

in October 2014.

z StorNext Pro Workgroup takes media

For StorNext installations that include tape-

StorNext Connect 1.0 will be included with

October 2014

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WINNERS

RTW

TM3-Primus T

he RTW TM3-Primus is a multifunctional

variety of entry-level applications across

audio measurement unit featuring

multiple markets. The TM3-Primus is equipped

unbalanced RCA type 2-ch analogue

with everything needed for loudness and audio

and digital (SPDIF) interfaces. The unit is powered

metering, including frequently used standard

by a USB mains supply or the USB connection

instruments and parameters that provide

direct from a PC.

supreme quality.

The unit supports all widely used PPM

As an ultra-compact and low-cost

and TruePPM measurements and scales.

TouchMonitor version, it is equally suited for

Provided Loudness standards are: ITU

professional use in minor or secondary workflows

BS.1770-3/1771-1, ATSC A/85, EBU R128, ARIB,

for broadcasting, music and voice recording and

OP-59, AGICOM, CalmAct. Level and loudness

video editing. In addition, it offers a new quality

display with bargraph type or numerical

solution for non-commercial use in small radio

readout plus MagicLRA type. Other instruments:

environments or podcasting. Like other models

PPM, moving coil, correlator, RTA, vectorscope,

from the award-winning TouchMonitor series,

numerical and chart, display with 4.3-inch

the TM3-Primus comes with a highly intuitive and

touchscreen. With a budget-friendly price,

user-friendly touchscreen interface that simplifies

the TM3-Primus is an advanced addition to

system handling even for operators without

the TouchMonitor range that is ideal for a

background knowledge.

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WINNERS

Screen Systems

Web/OTT LIVE Subtitling challenging, yet much sought

A

In Screen’s solution, some low

after solution to subtitling

bandwidth timing information is

live web video has been

added to the video stream and used

developed by Screen Systems – one

to synchronise subtitles to the frames

example is of a linear broadcast

of video the viewer is watching. The

simulcast on the web. In a live web

script at the viewer’s device can

video the player cannot correctly

obtain the current frame’s time value

report the current play position within

from the video stream and use it to

the video, since this differs for each

determine when subtitles should be

viewer depending on when they

displayed from the subtitle server.

are ‘switched on’.

Additionally, each viewer may

An advantage of the Screen solution is that the same general mechanism

choose to pause or rewind live video

of image-based subtitles held on

stream (if this feature is provided).

a separate server can be used for

Screen has therefore developed a

consistent broadcast quality subtitling

different synchronisation mechanism,

of both VoD and live web video.

while still using image-based subtitles from a separate server.

iOS, Android and in-browser are all supported.

October 2014

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Timecode Systems

Timecode Buddy :pulse e’re always talking to industry

W

But we didn’t stop there. The :pulse has a

professionals and customers to find out

built-in Ethernet/WiFi bridge plus a two-port

what we can do to make their working

Ethernet switch, so you can attach two

lives easier. The :pulse is the culmination of a lot

network enabled cameras to one unit

of these conversations.

(particularly relevant for 3D rigs). It’s also

This autumn, we’re releasing the ultimate

been designed to support the latest camera

production and camera accessory — a single box

protocols including LANC, USB and a serial

solution to streamline production workflows. It’s

communications port.

our most advanced, feature-packed and future-

The :pulse was designed to be the perfect

proof piece of long range RF and WiFi enabled

partner to the ARRI Alexa. Use the Timecode

timecode and metadata technology yet. The

Buddy: pulse to facilitate remote control of an

:pulse was unveiled for the first time at IBC2014.

production metadata. It truly is the pulse of a

ARRI Alexa camera and lens motor from the

Key features include:

production. The multiple interfaces provided

MovieSlate app and Timecode Buddy: pulse

z Super accurate timecode and genlock

by the :pulse will allow connectivity to many

app, wirelessly via WiFi. Start/stop recording;

z Zero drift between units using long range RF

cameras, sound recorders and accessories

move lens motors and pre-set witness marks;

z Full metadata exchange to iPad using WiFi

in the future.”

monitor camera media; monitor camera status

z 3D friendly

and access other settings and metadata.

More detail on the product

And at the same time, share all metadata

First and foremost, use the :pulse to generate

to the app’s shot log history to produce

Why do we believe the :pulse is Best of Show IBC2014?

Timecode Buddy’s signature brand of super

detailed export reports.

Managing director, Paul Scurrell explained: “With

the ability to sync with all other Timecode

functionality, Timecode Systems has also

the :pulse we wanted to create the ultimate

Buddy units on location with zero drift via a

packed in a whole range of user-friendly features

production and camera accessory to offer

long range robust RF transceiver and use the

to give users the best possible experience.

unparalleled flexibility in any shooting situation, in

integrated WiFi to share all of this information

First of all, it is small (94mmx67mmx23mm). It

the smallest possible package. We’ve crammed

(timecode and metadata) to iPads using the

also has a high-resolution OLED display, flexible

a lot into the :pulse with the aim to make it the

Timecode Buddy: app, MovieSlate app and

mounting methods, USB2.0 host or device and

hub for generating, syncing and sharing all

Adobe LiveLogger app.

multiple powering options.

z Full wireless camera control

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accurate timecode and genlock. Then there’s

In addition to the core technical

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WINNERS

Viaccess-Orca

Connected Sentinel Player ecure video distribution to

streaming protocols for live and

connected devices is a major

VoD content, including HLS,

challenge for service providers

Smooth Streaming, and

S

today. Viaccess-Orca’s Connected

MPEG-DASH. z Superior video playback,

Sentinel Player is a new multiplatform media player available for Android and

optimised for mobile devices:

iOS tablets and devices that include

Progressive download and local

digital rights management (DRM)

playback are available for MP4,

for premium VoD and live content.

envelope MP4, and clear and

Using the Connected Sentinel Player,

protected ISMV. z Full localisation support with

service providers can distribute content securely to set-top boxes (STBs), tablets,

subtitles and multi-audio:

smartphones, and PCs with a very short

The Connected Sentinel Player

time to market.

supports closed captions and

The Connected Sentinel Player

subtitles according to industry

provides best-in-class security for any

standards, such as CEA 608/708,

device and increases service providers’

WEBVTT, ISMT embedded

revenue streams by enabling them to

(Smooth Streaming), and others.

support a variety of business models

It also supports multiple audio

including live TV, subscriptions, on-demand

massive subscriber base of smartphones

streaming and download, rental, electronic sell-

and tablets. By providing compatibility with

through (EST), and more. Leveraging adaptive

Android 2.3 and above, and iOS 5.0 and

people as possible, in more than one

streaming protocols such as MPEG-DASH,

above operating systems, the Connected

language.

Microsoft Smooth Streaming, and HLS (HTTP Live

Sentinel Player enables service providers to

Streaming), service providers can deliver the

deliver content to any Apple iOS or Google

owners’ approval:

optimal video quality to subscribers while taking

Android device. Viaccess-Orca’s Connected

All components of the Connected

into account varying network conditions

Sentinel Player can easily be integrated with

Sentinel Player are protected with secure

and device types.

a service provider’s existing application and

storage, encryption functions, sensitive

GUI. By supporting Android Play and iOS iTunes

code and data obfuscation, and code

in June 2014 based on the successful acquisition

markets, which are widely popular with today’s

integrity checks. These technologies

of Discretix’s Secure Player business. More info

consumers, the media platform allows a

enable service providers to disable the

can be found at http://www.viaccess-orca.com/

quick and easy deployment.

application and revoke all content

security/connected-sentinel-player.html

Other innovative features and

licenses in case of abuse or hacking.

benefits include:

Advanced security features include:

Key features and benefits:

z Wide video format and streaming

device rooting and jailbreaking

The Connected Sentinel Player was launched

tracks. This allows service providers to make content available to as many

z Robust security for quick content

With Viaccess-Orca’s Connected Sentinel

protocol support:

detection, output protection, level

Player, service providers can immediately

The Connected Sentinel Player supports

control, and application personalisation

expand their market reach to address the

all popular A/V formats and

and registration.

October 2014

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Vislink/TVU Networks

TVUPack TM8200 powered by Vislink hybrid technology islink and TVU Networks have joined

V

forces to revolutionise the microwave and satellite newsgathering environment

by providing broadcast teams with more flexibility than ever before. The pair have developed the first of its kind, holy trinity of broadcast equipment; combining cellular, IP and microwave transmission technology in one unique, compact backpack that delivers reliable, live, HD video picture quality on the go.

Given that TV stations increasingly require more video production but have fewer people to do so, the TVUPack TM8200 powered by Vislink hybrid technology is the perfect solution.

the TVU/Vislink device automatically adjusts to

“Vislink’s range of RF video transmission hardware

Mobile, lightweight and small, the pack can be

a new connection being added or an existing

allows Broadcast RF to provide for the most

up and running in just 20 seconds. Its one-button

connection being removed whilst providing

demanding and high profile television events

operation makes the capturing and transmission

a continuous and seamless transmission. The

across the world. Whether it’s the FIFA World Cup,

of live video fast and easy.

live video stream is never disrupted as the

the London Marathon or the Wimbledon Tennis

TVUPack automatically recognises any new

Championships, we can rely on Vislink hardware

aggregate all transmission connections, the

connections and automatically shifts transmission

to provide reliable high quality feeds from the

TVUPack lets news broadcasters transmit live

if a connection is removed or lost, offering a

ground or air.”

video streams from a remote location back

complete hybrid IP workflow for broadcasters.

Using TVU’s Inverse StatMux technology to

to the newsroom using any (and all) 3G/4G,

Naoki Yazawa at Nippon Television Network

By integrating Vislink’s hybrid microwave, the overall product offers resilient transmission in all

microwave, satellite, Ethernet, wireless and

Corporation can speak from experience when

environments even when transmitting from a

even Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN)

it comes to the TVUPack, and commented,

moving vehicle.

connections simultaneously, dynamically

“For a global news organisation, the ability to

aggregating all connections for maximum

deliver live video from any location at any time

far above and beyond the capabilities of its

transmission throughput.

is essential. TVUPack enables our correspondents

market competitors and offers a solution to one of

to not only report on breaking stories, no matter

the biggest challenges confronting broadcasters:

completely integrated into the TVUPack which

where they happen, but to report on them in

the demand to provide consistently high quality

allows broadcasters to support a full IP workflow

interesting and innovative ways.”

footage that caters for today’s increasingly

And now, Vislink’s hybrid microwave is

for control, management and video content

Vislink’s RF capabilities are second to none

TVUPack TM8200 is a unique offering that goes

content-hungry viewers while supporting a

of their microwave and cellular applications

in the broadcast industry. Chris Brandrick, sales

seamless migration for a hybrid IP workflow utilising

from the studio. Unlike competing products,

director at Broadcast RF stated:

simultaneous transmission technology.

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ARRIS Group

ARRIS ME-7000 converged video compression platform T

he high performance ARRIS ME-7000 converged video compression platform provides multi-codec support with SD/HD/

Ultra HD encoding and transcoding plus multi-screen delivery for IPTV, cable and satellite applications. It brings forward the latest ASIC-based compression technologies coupled with ARRIS video PVP (Perceptual Video Processing) pre-processing software enhancements to provide a future-proof, modular platform that will support changing needs

z Digital audio encoding, transcoding and pass through modes z Dual, hot-swappable power supplies, fan

without the need to upgrade platforms. The ME-

trays; and autonomous chassis redundancy

7000 provides a flexible and easily upgradeable

for 24/7 operation

The dense channel capability of the platform also provides operational savings by requiring less rack space and reduced power and cooling requirements per channel.

The ME-7000 is designed for 24/7 operation

system with cost saving, low power per channel to

Improved video compression efficiency, through

with dual, hot-swappable, power supplies, dual

provide simultaneous multi-format outputs in any

the use of dedicated programmable silicon

fan trays, and available chassis redundancy using

environment. Key features include:

designed for multi-codec compression, lets

1:1 or N:1 autonomous control and redundancy

z Best video quality using the latest

operators deliver a better experience to their

software. In addition, the platform includes an

ASIC-hardware combined with ARRIS PVP2

subscribers. For equivalent bitrates, the ME-7000

embedded Java based GUI for easy drag and

software enhancements

offers high quality video, at higher resolutions,

drop configuration and management along

than current technology. Alternatively, operators

with XML configuration over HTTPS. EMS support is

can deliver more streams in the same bandwidth

available through an SNMP MIB for alarms.

z Fully modular, flexible platform for easy scalability and upgradeability z Multi-codec (MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, HEVC), multi-format support with SD/HD/Ultra HD encoding and transcoding z Multiscreen delivery for IPTV, cable, and satellite applications z Multiple input types: SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI, ASI, IP, RF, mezzanine z Encoding/transcoding capacity of up to 24 HD or 96 SD channels per 1RU chassis z CBR, CF-CBR, MBR, VBR and Statistical Multiplexing modes

with equivalent video quality, important for bandwidth-constrained environments.

The ME-7000 is available in a high-availability

The ME-7000 converged video compression platform provides unmatched video compression efficiency for the highest quality

1RU package. There are three application

pictures at all bitrates. Dedicated encoding/

module slots that allow encoding, transcoding

transcoding hardware, using the latest

and multi-bitrate functions to scale from small

compression silicon designs and software

systems to larger systems. The unit comes

techniques, delivers incredible density, saving

standard with 10Gb Ethernet ports for input/

valuable space and power.

output and management control. Optionally,

Designed for 24/7 operation, the ME-7000 is

eight SD/HD-SDI uncompressed inputs can also

the best choice for service providers delivering

be included with the first application module.

multi-format video services to their subscribers.

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Litepanels

Astra 1x1 Bi-Color T

he ASTRA 1x1 sets a new standard for the

Redefining the look of LED panels, the ASTRA

form and function of professional LED

1x1 employs a modern, modular design. This

panels. This next generation, daylight to

includes a field replaceable fan module and

tungsten tunable colour model was years in

the optional RJ45 DMX module with an LCD

the making, and every design element was

menu and function display. The unit’s manual

meticulously researched and crafted.

controls are ergonomically designed for

Following the Litepanels tradition of a one

ease of use, ensuring that a user can easily

square foot form factor, the ASTRA 1x1 Bi-Color

identify the dimming controls, colour controls,

offers a light output that is up to four times

and power status.

brighter than the company’s original 1x1 panel

The ASTRA 1x1 fixtures are produced with

and high CRI. The ASTRA 1x1 panels are designed

aluminium I-beam core construction to provide

with select premium quality surface mount LEDs

maximum durability and superior thermal

that are paired with custom designed TIR optics.

management, and also feature integrated

Tightly binned LEDs and fine-tuned optics provide

aluminium accessory mounting points and lens/

the ASTRA 1x1 with higher intensity, a longer

filter rails. The high impact, durable resin end

throw, and a wider effective beam spread than

caps feature downward angled exhaust vents

low-cost LED panels. This allows the ASTRA panel

designed to direct air flow away from the fixture,

to compete with strong exterior light sources or

modes. The passive cooling mode provides a

minimising obstructions and helping to prevent

illuminate a large area with a single fixture.

completely silent operation, while the active

foreign materials entering the panel.

This fixture offers a tunable Bi-Color output,

cooling mode enables an ultra-quiet fan

The ASTRA 1x1 features a curved yoke design

allowing users to adjust colour from daylight to

module and double light output. An internal

with a wide, unobstructed tilt range, dual

tungsten as needed. The ASTRA’s high CRI LEDs

microprocessor monitors the temperature,

integrated cable guides, and a combination

have also been formulated to consistently deliver

minimises fan speed, delivers smooth dimming

yoke mounted power supply with a 3-pin XLR

accurate colour temperatures and visually

from 100 per cent to 0 with no noticeable colour

locking power connector and optional Gold

pleasing colour reproduction.

shift, and ensures a flicker-free performance at any

Mount or V-Mount battery plates.

Proper thermal management is the key to

frame rate or shutter angle. With the addition of an

maintaining the long life and colour accuracy of

optional communications module, the brightness,

panel that is changing the way LED lighting is

LED fixtures. To meet these demands, Litepanels

colour temperature and cooling mode of the

used by broadcasters and content producers

ASTRA 1x1 offers both passive and active cooling

fixtures are all controllable via DMX512 protocol.

today, while still remaining highly affordable.

October 2014

We are confident we have produced an LED

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Civolution

SyncNow second screen ccording to recent research by

A

SyncNow second screen uses inaudible

ProSieben Sat.1 Group, 95 per cent

tags in content sound to identify the TV

the Horrible Histories play-along app;

of viewers are engaging with multiple

channel and content being watched

Channel4’s Horse Tracker app for the Grand

screens while watching TV, transforming the

automatically, as well as synchronise content

National as well as apps for international

way consumers interact with programming and

and companion screen apps. It handles

broadcasters such as France’s M6, TF1, Italy’s

providing both threats and opportunities for

delays between different transmission networks

SuperTV and TV3 Ireland. It has been

broadcasters looking to retain audience interest.

and supports time-shifted viewing, as well as

enhanced to work in TV programmes,

the identification of premium VoD archives

theatre movies, radio, shopping centres

(ACR) technology SyncNow gives tablets,

and legacy content.

and live outdoor concerts.

smartphones or smart TVs the ability to ‘know’

Broadcasters, TV and film makers, app developers

SyncNow is reshaping the TV media and

what content is being watched so the device

and advertisers rely on Civolution’s technologies

advertising landscape: rather than thinking

can automatically deliver complementary

to help drive viewership, collect usage data and

about ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ screens,

and fully synchronised content associated with

track individual TV patterns to produce unique

SyncNow makes all screens equally important.

the programme, enabling viewers to access

insights for targeting, retargeting and enhancing

The continued convergence of the TV and

other applications and social media, driving

customer relationships.

web is seeing increased interest from

Civolution’s Automatic Content Recognition

up viewing figures and pulling customers into branded virtual spaces.

SyncNow second screen has been deployed in over 40 applications around the world and is

an integral part of CBBC’s Gory Games,

broadcasters, operators and advertisers striving to create the future of TV.

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Crystal Vision

LKEY-SQZ he LKEY-SQZ squeeze back keyer was

T

ensure there is no distortion to the text during

while key gain, offset and opacity controls allow

nominated because it is unique. It offers

the picture squeeze. Working with 3Gbps, HD

the intensity of the key to be adjusted. Line

the highest quality picture squeeze and

and SD video sources, LKEY-SQZ includes a simple

synchronisers will correct incoming signals up to

picture-in-picture effects combined with

DVE and can smoothly resize the main video both

one line apart in timing, with the output video

three-layer keying all in a low-cost modular

horizontally and vertically, reposition it on the

timed to either one of the inputs or to an external

product. LKEY-SQZ was originally developed for

screen and put it inside another input or coloured

analogue reference. Various fades are available:

a major broadcaster

it is possible to fade the

which required the

key, fade the squeeze on

highest quality picture

and off or fade to black.

squeeze and could find

LKEY-SQZ can

no alternative product

perform a sequence

already on the market.

of operations using

The LKEY-SQZ squeeze

full timeline control

back keyer is ideal for any

of events including

applications where the

squeeze position, size,

programme needs to be

rate of movement and

resized or repositioned

key fade rate.

for another layer of

LKEY-SQZ is a

video to be displayed.

100mmx266mm module

Typical applications

which fits in the standard

would be squeezing the

Crystal Vision frames

end credits to preview

available in 2U, 1U and

the next programme,

desk top box sizes, with

squeezing a presenter to

up to six boards fitting

allow room for additional

in 2U. Relay bypass

graphic material (such as

protection is available.

sports scores or weather

Using a dedicated

graphics) or picture-in-

unit to provide a

picture type applications such as news interviews.

border. Graphics or text generated by an external

squeeze back or picture-in-picture effect results

Why is it special? Because LKEY-SQZ uses

device can then be keyed on top of and around

in the highest possible quality.

sub-pixel processing, an excellent de-interlacer

the squeezed picture. The video can transition

and an advanced algorithm to ensure

back to full size or to another size or position as

vision mixer to provide a squeeze back,

extremely smooth movement from one size to

required. Masks can be used to force areas of

and is also useful for those who have a

another. This is particularly important on moving

background or foreground video which may

mixer which does not include this squeeze

text that can be very demanding, LKEY-SQZ will

otherwise be hidden by the key layer,

back functionality.

October 2014

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Dalet

(AT)3 Given that broadcasters now source and distribute on a global basis and have to deal with content at many different frame rates, fast, high-quality frame rate conversion is central to many file-based workflows. With the introduction of more and higher frame rates, this is likely to be increasingly critical for many customers in the future. Dalet customers can look forward to new tools being added to (AT)3 in the near future.

Dalet AmberFin launched its implementation of the GPU-accelerated frame rate conversion technology, in partnership with Cinnafilm, at IBC, delivering fast, high-quality, motion-compensated frame rate conversion. The combination also yields a four-times reduction in the amount of hardware broadcasters need to purchase, install and maintain, and includes a fully featured transcoding and format conversion toolset. igital Media Systems addresses the

applications. For example, filmic material

urgency for high-performance temporal

that has been mastered at 30i requires ACC

standards conversion for international

conversion head-on with a suite of

D

The increasing demand for file-based

(Advanced Cadence Correction) technology

program exchange is a cost of doing business

advanced software technologies included

to transform it for optimum domestic and web

for broadcasters. By bringing together the

within the Dalet AmberFin platform, which was

delivery. Whereas international versioning, for

quality and ease of use of the Dalet AmberFin

launched at IBC2014.

example taking European content at 25i and

transcoding platform with the precision and

converting it to 29i for US broadcast, requires

speed of Cinnafilm’s Tachyon technology, the

Transform Toolbox (AT)3 provides a unique

high-quality motion-compensated conversion.

cost of operations can be positively transformed.

collection of tools to suit all types of temporal

(AT)3 provides the set of tools that allows media

Launched in April as the first tool in (AT)3,

transforms. Joining the already released

facilities to choose the tool that is best suited for

AmberFin ACC is a fast, CPU-based technology

AmberFin ACC is a new GPU-accelerated

a particular piece of media and conversion.

for correcting mixed or broken cadence material.

AmberFin Advanced Adaptive Temporal

motion-compensated frame rate conversion tool: Cinnafilm’s award-winning Tachyon.

Transcodes are central to all file-based

Directly addressing this issue, Dalet has

Alongside Tachyon’s GPU-accelerated

combined the world-class expertise of AmberFin

standards conversion at IBC, the Dalet AmberFin

and Cinnafilm in frame rate conversion, scaling

platform was shown with the latest updates,

processes in the creation of domestic, web

and deinterlacing to create an automated,

including integration with Dalet Galaxy, state-

and international versions. Different temporal

reliable industrial transcoding platform that

of-the-art US film-to-television conversion, and

transforms are required for each version type.

works at the highest performance for domestic,

seamless workflows for application specifications

(AT)3 provides the toolkit to address these

international and internet delivery.

such as the UK’s DPP.

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Decimator Design

DMON-6S T

he DMON-6S is a new low cost one to six channel multi-viewer with the following features:

z Robust aluminium case with easy-to-use LCD and button control system

z 6 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI active loop copies of each input z Each window is independent of the others, allowing any 3G/HD/SD format of any frame rate to be displayed simultaneously

z Custom layouts with various standard layouts

z Variable aspect ratios per window

z Fast switching between inputs using

z In Pass-Through mode the selected input

full-screen scaling z Selectable output format in both full-screen multi-viewer mode z Low latency buffering for each input allowing non-synchronous inputs z Linked (3G/HD/SD)-SDI and HDMI outputs z 6 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI inputs with auto detection (26 formats supported in total)

October 2014

is passed through to both the (3G/HD/ SD)-SDI and HDMI outputs z 32 GPI and RS422/485 on 37-pin DSUB for dynamic tallies z USB port for control and ďŹ rmware updates z Metal Thread Locking DC Power Socket „

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Decimator Design

MD-HX T

he MD-HX is a new low cost miniature

allowing either the HDMI or SDI input to be

3G/HD/SD)-SDI/ HDMI cross converter with

scaled and/or frame rate converted to the

the following features:

z Combines several converters for the price of

required standard z 4 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI outputs, that allow it

one (eg, SDI to HDMI, HDMI to SDI, Down Up

to be used as a one to four distribution

Cross Converter, etc)

amplifier. Output pair 1 can either be a

z Robust aluminium case with easy-to-use LCD and button control system z Simultaneously converts HDMI and/or SDI to HDMI and/or SDI

copy of the SDI input (default) or the same as pair 2 z The audio pairs in the SDI and HDMI outputs can be rearranged as required

z Includes the same Down Up Cross Converter

z USB port for control and firmware updates

from the multi-award winning MD-DUCC,

z Metal Thread Locking DC Power Socket

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DPA Microphones

d:screet Necklace Microphone he new d:screet Necklace Microphone

T

is a unique body worn plug-and-play microphone solution. The mic

features DPA Microphones’ d:screet 4061 omnidirectional miniature capsule in a soft rubber necklace offering fast, repeatable and ‘do-it-yourself’ mounting. Designed for mounting by non-technicians, the necklace is the perfect choice in a reality show setting and for other situations when convenient mounting and consistent output are the primary requirements.

The d:screet Necklace Microphone comes in

most clear, transparent, and natural sound

Flexibility and wireless adaptivity

three colours (black, white, and brown) and two

available on the miniature mic market. The

With eminent sound quality and adapters available

lengths (47cm or 53cm (18.3in or 20.9in).

mics are capable of handling up to 154dB

for all pro wireless systems, the d:screet Necklace

peak before clipping, and with a linear

Mic is the obvious choice for any application

Industry leading sound quality

response and low distortion and an extremely

requiring a big sound and a small footprint and

With very low noise and an extremely high

large dynamic range, they sound great no

with our line of adapters the d:screet Necklace Mic

sensitivity, the d:screet Miniature Mics offer the

matter the application.

is compatible with all pro level wireless systems.

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Elemental Technologies

Elemental Cloud 2.0 t this year’s IBC, Elemental demonstrated

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platform using Elemental Cloud for video

company to precisely align video processing

Elemental Cloud 2.0, a Platform as

processing. Elemental Cloud has enabled the

capacity with ongoing monthly release

a Service (PaaS) that automatically

BBC to speed up the recording and delivery

schedules. Access Digital Entertainment plans

provisions and dynamically scales video

of live programmes. With the older on-premise

to use Elemental Cloud to expand its streaming

processing resources that can be seamlessly

system, iPlayer users had to wait between

services across Europe with the upcoming

integrated with on-site infrastructure.

eight to ten hours before viewing a previously

launch of WowHD.tv.

Video providers can integrate Elemental

broadcasted live programme. Today, live

Elemental Cloud 2.0 was shown at IBC with a

Cloud within a hybrid ground-cloud workflow

broadcast recordings are available on demand

live-to-VoD application in a broadcast workflow

for adding system redundancy, managing

within 20 minutes of airing.

using HEVC as a contribution format to reduce

and fluctuating demand. Video providers are

Another interesting Elemental Cloud customer is

network bandwidth requirements. Adaptive

reluctant to make substantial investments in

Access Digital Entertainment, an online retailer

bitrate outputs were streamed to the showfloor

technology without having a clear idea of how

of filmed entertainment offering download-to-

with catch-up TV capabilities.

much infrastructure to provision. Elemental Cloud

own, video-on-demand (VoD) and UltraViolet

2.0 offers the flexibility needed.

services through proprietary brands in Australia,

bursting scenarios, where peaks in video

spikes in demand, or delivering multiscreen video services. Elemental Cloud offers feature parity to Elemental on-premise equipment to ensure identical video, audio and metadata outputs, whether they’re processed on the ground or in the cloud.

The new 2.0 release introduces powerful new features including live-to-VoD workflows, HEVC encoding, MPEG-DASH adaptive bitrate streaming, DRM and content security enhancements, integration with ground-based appliances, and a faster, more streamlined interface.

New consumer devices, delivery technologies and government regulations are inundating the market and existing video operations are becoming strained by evolving requirements

Some video providers have chosen Elemental

The demonstration also featured cloud-

the UK and continental Europe. Elemental Cloud

processing demand are automatically absorbed

to build video processing and delivery systems

provides Access Digital Entertainment with rapid

using elastic resources.

entirely in the cloud. One of the more notable

provisioning of video processing systems to

examples is the BBC iPlayer, the largest video

convert content libraries in support of

the industry forward and towards a future

on-demand (VoD) service in the UK, with 7

time-compressed service launches.

where video providers can use software and

million users per day. The BBC Video Factory is

Upon completion, resources can be

cloud video processing to not just adapt to

the iPlayer’s new cloud-based content delivery

immediately scaled down, allowing the

change, but to lead it.

With Elemental Cloud 2.0, Elemental is driving

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Elemental Technologies

Elemental Delta Video roadcasters and content providers can

ensures that service-level agreements with content

XML/REST commands for third-party ad server

stream live and on-demand multiscreen

owners are maintained throughout.

integration. Elemental also supports a number

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video using a variety of adaptive bitrate

By combining just-in-time packaging, origin,

of ad insertion standards including SCTE-35,

(ABR) formats including HLS, HDS, Microsoft

and content protection functions into a single

Adobe Primetime and HLS ad markers. Ad

Smooth Streaming and MPEG-DASH. However,

server unit, Elemental Delta removes a large

insertion features built into Elemental Delta

supporting all of these protocols can require

degree of multiscreen system design complexity

include ad removal, blackout management,

vast amounts of storage as multiple versions of

by transforming any input into to any output.

and personalised ad-insertion.

the same video content needs to be created for each ABR format.

Elemental Delta’s powerful capabilities include generating live-to-VoD services based

Elemental Delta features a highly intuitive user interface, which includes live video

Elemental Delta greatly reduces

previews of each live channel or VoD

storage requirements by arranging the

asset being packaged and streamed

multiscreen delivery workflow in a more

along with a comprehensive set of

efficient manner. Instead of storing

content analysis tools. The Elemental

multiple versions of the same content,

UI not only allows for system-wide

Elemental Delta packages live and

management of a multiscreen

VoD assets in realtime to address any

delivery workflow, but also for deep

type of content request, from any type

analysis of issues that may arise out

of device. Elemental Delta just-in-

of consumer viewing trends which

time packaging is a far more efficient

can then be used for improved

process of delivering multiscreen video

programming and more precise

from any source to any device.

monetisation targeting.

By integrating content encryption

In order to ensure high availability,

and support for leading DRM

Elemental Delta includes redundancy

technologies including AES-128,

at every stage of content delivery

PlayReady, Adobe Access, Verimatrix,

including support for redundant

SecureMedia, Conax, Irdeto, Piksel and others into

on existing file-based content or live sources.

encoders synced to the primary encoder’s GOP

just-in-time packaging, Elemental Delta is also able

Elemental Delta supports a variety of time-shifted

splits. Redundant Elemental Delta servers ensure

to ensure full control over content securitisation

services including start-over and catch-up TV,

uninterrupted live-to-VoD processing and just-in-

across the entire delivery workflow. Elemental

nPVR, delayed TV, pause TV, and VoD asset

time packaging. By including full redundancy

Delta can ingest pre-encrypted content and keep

creation from linear feeds through on-the-fly

of ingest, storage, and delivery, Elemental Delta

it encrypted at rest on the storage repository.

re-segmentation, manifest manipulation and

can support even the most demanding of

Elemental Delta’s unique ability to combine

stream personalisation.

multiscreen services.

encryption and decryption with just-in-time DRM wrapping greatly simplifies asset delivery and

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For monetising content, Elemental Delta includes an open-ended API supporting standard

Delta was officially announced and demonstrated at this year’s IBC show.

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ENENSYS

Regional Emergency Warning System NENSYS Regional Emergency Warning

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System (rEWS) is a receiver-agnostic technology providing video-based

emergency warnings of dangerous weather events and natural disasters on a regional basis for DVB-T2 networks.

Providing TV-based emergency warnings on a regional basis is a primary requirement across many countries and regions around the world.

But using receiver-based methods is complex, requiring special receiver software in order to display the emergency alert and even then they only support audio, text and graphics.

Alternatively, using a standard middleware like HbbTV or MHEG-5 means the alert display is implemented as an application but this requires additional receiver cost and comprehensive receiver conformance testing. Middleware solutions are also limited to audio, text and graphics.

ENENSYS has addressed this need with rEWS, a technologically elegant and cost-effective solution for digital terrestrial (DVB-T and DVB-T2) networks, including those with multiple regions where only one region needs the warning. By using broadcast TV channels to convey the

normal programming is interrupted and replaced

warning message across all TV channels in a

with the emergency alert service, which is usually

warning immediately. Alerts can be broadcast

region (or nationally) at the same time, rEWS

provided by the government disaster coordination

from selected transmitters only for regional

avoids the need for special receiver software.

centre. As the alert message is standard video

coverage. rEWS is available as part of all

and audio all basic set-top boxes and iDTVs can

ENENSYS regionalisation solutions, including

overcomes these limitations. The emergency alert is

receive the warnings without modiďŹ cation and, in

content regionalisation solutions (T2Edge with

delivered as a TV service, using standard broadcast

addition, the alert message can use video as well

PLP substitution feature) and within ENENSYS

video and audio. When an alert is triggered, all

as audio, text and graphics.

OneBeam solution. „

ENENSYS rEWS is a video-based solution that

This means any receiver will play the

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Ericsson

Ericsson Professional Chip for C&D ith more content available to more

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features which specifically serve the needs of

fundamental to the future of the C&D

video enabled devices than ever

the contribution and distribution (C&D) market.

market, including both the HEVC compression

before, maximising video delivery over

Ericsson’s chip now offers a complete set of

standard and the new DVB-S2X satellite digital

available bandwidth and multiple networks is vital

tools for the most demanding C&D applications,

broadcasting standard, which was ratified

to the success of current and future consumer TV

including multiple low-latency processing modes,

in February 2014.

experiences. In order to maximise the value of

Ericsson continues to be a market leader in

content in this increasingly competitive TV market,

this sector, with the highest rate of deployment

major broadcasters and TV service providers

for C&D encoding and decoding equipment,

must use the most reliable and technologically

including its highly popular Digital Satellite

advanced solutions to deliver the necessary video

News Gathering (DSNG) encoders. Its unique

quality that consumers demand.

video processing chip offers the necessary

In response to this increasing momentum of

performance to enable the highest possible

change in the TV delivery industry, Ericsson has

video output, as well as the flexibility of a

invested significantly in its first video processing

software programmable engine.

chip (ASIC) to provide greater efficiencies for

Ericsson’s record of innovation in the area

TV service providers in content delivery and

of C&D is unrivalled and by including

to ensure consumers receive the best possible

these specific features within the software

quality viewing experience. Enabling the

programmable chip, the company is enabling

broadest capability in the industry on a unique

TV service providers to increase functionality,

single platform, Ericsson’s video processing chip

efficiency and commercial opportunity to

offers powerful compression performance across

4:2:2 sampling and 10-bit precision, to enable the

the entire video delivery chain, from content

highest possible video quality and deployment

acquisition through to delivery to the home.

density, all in a powerful software-programmable

pioneering video compression technology

engine designed to withstand the processing

has most recently been recognised by a fifth

power needed to deal with higher bitrates.

Emmy award for technological excellence

At IBC2014, Ericsson launched the next application of its ground-breaking in-house developed professional video chip, featuring a programmable design to allow the addition of

October 2014

The latest version of the solution introduces product support for new technologies

transform video delivery.

Ericsson’s long history of delivering

in the Standardisation and Productisation of JPEG2000 Interoperability.

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Ericsson

Ericsson Virtualized Encoding n Ericsson’s vision of the Networked Society

of additional resources and technologies

there will be 50 billion connected devices

and the inevitable platform upgrades as

by 2020, 15 billion of which will be video

performance demands increase rapidly, all in a

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enabled. The proliferation of these devices,

seamless migration path without changes to the

combined with consumer willingness to

existing operations. This gives TV service providers

pay for high quality, TV Anywhere content,

a huge advantage at a time when consumer

means that video processing is becoming

demands are evolving quickly, while meeting

increasingly challenging.

the enormous pressures in the industry to respond

At this year’s IBC, Ericsson launched the latest

with newer, better services.

application of Ericsson Virtualized Encoding, the

Crucially, Ericsson Virtualized Encoding can

industry’s first unified software solution designed

be implemented across the full spectrum of

specifically to solve many of the issues and

processing platforms from high performance

complexities operators face today in multi-

dedicated programmable hardware such

platform, multiscreen TV delivery. It guarantees

With a unified interface for all system component

as Ericsson’s video processing chip, GPU-based

best-in class performance on all infrastructures,

blocks, service providers can ensure operational

servers on premise, software, or potentially video

regardless of the platform running the algorithms,

efficiency by reducing integration from weeks

processing solutions deployed in the cloud. The

enabling service providers to deliver and

to hours, minimising training, support and risk.

infrastructure can also be easily expanded,

manage a multitude of content across more

The solution is resource-aware, meaning the

which ensures the highest and best utilisation of

formats and screens.

infrastructure can be easily expanded and

all equipment investment at all times.

Ericsson Virtualized Encoding decouples the operational aspects of video processing from the platforms utilised to run the algorithms.

services rapidly deployed, while optimising equipment investment.

Ericsson Virtualized Encoding has the ability to

By drawing upon its video compression leadership, which spans more than two decades, Ericsson has harnessed its engineering

This enables TV service providers to quickly

encode in MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC and HEVC, to

research and development expertise to bring a

deploy the technology improvements most

enable the delivery of services ranging from SD

new approach to a complex question. Ericsson

suitable for their business needs without having

to higher quality and differentiating services such

Virtualized Encoding is a further step in giving

to compromise on a technology choice of

as HD and up to true 4K UHDTV at 60p and 10-bit

its customers the tools they need to deliver

hardware or software, to guarantee best

precision. It also provides a clear path to future

successful TV Anywhere services for now and

compression performance and picture quality.

infrastructure updates, enabling the deployment

the foreseeable future.

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Forbidden Technologies

Forscene for iPad and Android any device, so that users can access tools and footage securely wherever there is an internet connection. They know that by simply logging in to a Forscene account via the internet, the intuitive web interface will let them view, comment, log, rough cut, edit, and even publish.

This summer, Forbidden made it even easier to access and use Forscene. After three years of technology development and testing, Forbidden launched a Forscene app for both Android and iOS. The Forscene app also allows users to log in to their accounts from their Android devices or, more importantly, their iPads, which have long been popular with media professionals.

The Forscene app gives iPad users another tool for connecting with the Forscene cloud on the go. Logging in on a tablet via Wi-Fi or mobile, users can tag clips, perform rough cut edits, and upload and download clips, making it easier to prepare video for full editing in Forscene

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en years ago, at IBC2004, Forbidden

functionality and compatibility. This year brought

or other nonlinear editing systems. Doing this

Technologies launched the revolutionary

integrations with the Microsoft Azure cloud

preparation ahead of time makes the entire post

Forscene cloud video platform and promptly

platform and Sony wireless cameras.

production process more efficient and less costly.

became a pioneer of professional cloud-based

Forscene came to global prominence when

Forscene for iPad also gives professional editors

post production, years before the term ‘cloud’

Google chose to use it during the 2012 Summer

an opportunity to experience the platform

became mainstream and before YouTube was

Games in London. Google relied on Forscene

for the first time.

founded. As such, Forscene met an initially

to collaborate with editors in NBC’s New York

disbelieving audience. Frame-accurate editing in

headquarters on all web and mobile output for

iPad, making Forscene available in the Apple

a web browser? Through firewalls and on locked-

the games. Forscene users edited, finished, and

App Store was a key operational objective for

down computers, with video and its metadata

published more than 3,000 hours of HD content

Forbidden. With Forscene for iPad, media makers

accessible when connected to the internet?

from around 70 incoming live video feeds.

now have access to Forbidden’s market-leading

Forbidden proved that it was not only

Forscene has now handled more than 5

Knowing the industry’s love affair with the

cloud-based video platform and post production

possible, but also quite effective. The company

million hours of professionally shot content,

solution anywhere, anytime, without sacrificing

rapidly expanded the Forscene platform to

making it the world’s most successful professional

performance or functionality, so producers,

encompass not just editing, but review, logging,

cloud post production platform.

directors, editors, and others in post production

and publishing, forming integration partnerships

Forscene users have come to expect that the

with third-party suppliers in order to add greater

platform will be available from anywhere and on

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can eliminate the inconvenience of being separated from their projects.

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Grass Valley

GV STRATUS Playout V STRATUS Playout from Grass Valley, a

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GV STRATUS Playout is part of a system that

conventional satellite or cable distribution,

Belden Brand, is a new, globally scalable

includes Grass Valley’s Densité SSP-3801 solid

GV STRATUS Playout provides a high degree of

and truly cloud-based Software as

state playout (SSP) card installed at the edge

flexibility to insert local content at the edge,

a Service (Saas) for control and monitoring of

to handle HD/SD content playout. Switching

creating localised programming without

channel playout from any location equipped

and probing are managed by the GV STRATUS

requiring an expensive additional satellite feed.

with an internet connection. This revolutionary

production platform. The SSP cards have no

It also provides the ability to add local graphics

new playout platform enables more streamlined

moving parts and integrate with the system using

and branding, and replace both short- and

operations to address rapidly evolving broadcast

open-standard web service protocols.

long-form programming.

business requirements.

In a typical GV STRATUS Playout

GV STRATUS Playout service runs on

installation, schedule management and

Microsoft’s Azure platform-as-a-service,

control are provided by the service,

enabling broadcasters to meet high

and media called for by local schedule

demand while ensuring high availability

variations is moved to the network edge.

and low latency. It uses the power of the

There, the SSP playout cards are used to

cloud to house the controls of the playout

insert the content into the main channel

system while providing the advantage

feed before it is passed to the downstream

of allowing content owners to maintain

system. Each SSP card runs a playlist and

full control over their content. Providing

the cards can be configured as main and

complete integration with traffic systems,

backup channel pairs, or as a single-

the solution includes comprehensive

threaded playout chain.

monitoring of playout devices, missing

GV STRATUS Playout uses a powerful

media reports, thumbnails of channel

hierarchy-based method of representing

outputs and status updates.

channels and schedules. Hierarchies could

Because it employs a hybrid cloud

be a simple master slave relationship for

approach, the customer retains control of the

Designed for broadcasters who produce regional

1+1 redundancy through to complex tiered

location and movement of their broadcast

variations of their main channel, GV STRATUS

relationships for regionalisation use cases. For

media. Elements such as media preparation and

Playout handles replacement of commercial

example, with a playout system that feeds two

asset management can, however, remain on-site

content, localised programme material,

regions, each including several cities, a change

rather than cloud-based. This eliminates not only

local languages and replacements for

made to the playlist at the regional level will

the potential security concerns of relinquishing

blacked-out programming.

propagate down to the city level, whereas

control of valuable assets, but also the costs of

Ideal for broadcasters challenged by

moving content to/from cloud-based storage.

the costs of providing content variation via

changes made at the city level will only affect a single playout device.

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Hamlet Video

Enterprise Tablet handheld IP and ASI-based services analyser can ensure services can be successfully decoded by

z IP packet capture

ruggedised, hand held

z Monitor audio and display bar graphs

portable tablet-like

z FTP/SSH/SERIAL PORT all integrated into

high resolution 11.6-inch,

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realtime analyser of Streaming IP and ASI

z Playback

consumers. It has a small,

enclosure with a built-in nterpise is a unique handheld portable

z Record

16:9 split screen viewing capable touchscreen.

The Enterprise is a complete integrated

one platform z Rack mountable for MCR use in realtime LINUX based for professional grade use, not windows

package designed to work as a system for

z OTT adaptive bitrate

(MPEG-4 part 10) and others, with an intuitive

decode, analysis and trend. It’s not a single

z HEVC decode

graphical control interface. It is intended to cater

purpose device that requires multiple dongles.

z Sat RF DVB S/S2 etc

for the huge increase in internet streaming traffic

The Enterprise is not only used for stream

based services encoded as MPEG-2, H264

that needs a convenient compliance tool that

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analysis, but also to perform:

z Trending of the monitored service z HDSDI on the roadmap

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Harmonic

Ellipse 3102/3202 contribution encoders ew at IBC2014, Harmonic’s Ellipse 3102 and

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z Improved QoS and lower costs: The Ellipse

Ellipse 3202 contribution encoders optimise

encoders are the industry’s first DSNG

the production and delivery of high-value

encoders with an integrated modulator

applications where pristine video quality is essential z Scalability: The license-based encoders offer

video services. The Ellipse 3202 encoder is the

that supports the new DVB-CID standard

a scalable migration path, bringing

industry’s first DSNG encoder with an integrated

for reducing interference between satellite

operational flexibility and business continuity

modulator that supports both the new DVB Carrier

signals, and the new DVB-S2X specification for

ID (DVB-CID) standard for reducing interference

improving performance of DVB-S2 satellite

to broadcasters z Future-proof solution: By supporting the

between satellite signals, and the new DVB-S2X

digital broadcasting. By providing DVB-CID

next-generation DVB-CID and DVB-S2X

specification for improving performance of DVB-S2

support, the Ellipse encoders enable

satellite industry standards, the Ellipse 3202

satellite digital broadcasting.

broadcasters to quickly identify interfering

encoder provides broadcasters with a futureproof solution z Broad application support: Harmonic’s Ellipse 3102 encoder offers simultaneous IP and DVB-ASI outputs as a standard feature, making it ideal for fixed-line contribution over IP or telco networks (eg, sports, stadiums, etc) z The Ellipse 3202 features all basic output

The Ellipse 3102 and Ellipse 3202 offer a range

carriers and respond to interference to

interfaces, including ASI and IP, as well as

of advanced capabilities, including 4:2:2 10-bit

improve quality of service and reduce

an integrated DVB-S/S2/S2x modulator with

encoding of 1080p60 content and dual power

operating costs. The DVB-S2X specification

simultaneous IF and L-band to further optimise

supplies. Designed to provide operators with

brings significant efficiency gains to

workflow efficiency and increase cost savings

excellent video quality, efficiency, flexibility, and

broadcasters, including higher modulation

reliability at a competitive price point, the Ellipse

schemes, smaller roll-off factors, and

3102 and Ellipse 3202 are the ideal solution for a variety of broadcast contribution applications.

When used with Harmonic’s ProView

improved filtering z Increased flexibility and workflow efficiency:

for live news and events applications z Utilising the versatile encoders, operators can easily move from one deployment to another z Compact size: The compact, 1RU Ellipse

The multiformat, multicodec Ellipse encoders

encoders fit perfectly in DSNG vehicles,

integrated receiver-decoders (IRDs), the

support SD, HD, and MPEG-2 and MPEG-4

teleports, and flyaway packages operating

Ellipse 3102 and 3202 encoders provide

AVC, providing broadcasters with a highly

on the C, Ku, and Ka bands, simplifying

broadcasters with a complete contribution

flexible solution that delivers the highest levels

and distribution solution.

of workflow efficiency z Exceptional video quality: The new Ellipse

installation and use z Dual power supplies: The inclusion of optional dual power supplies ensures

Benefits

3102 and 3202 encoders feature 3G SDI

increased reliability and content protection,

Harmonic’s Ellipse 3102 and Ellipse 3202 offer a

inputs to support the compression of 4:2:2

which is especially important for

range of technical and business benefits including:

10-bit 1080p60 content for contribution

contribution applications

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Mariner

Vu Software Defined Monitoring solution for IP video t IBC2014, Mariner showcased its Mariner

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Vu Software Defined Monitoring solution for IP Video. By providing more data

sources, Mariner Vu allows service providers to pinpoint the root cause for degradation of service, arming their network operations team, help desk, and field technicians with powerful tools to manage end-to-end IP video quality.

It offers a clear understanding of the viewing experience by delivering insight in realtime to the operational stakeholders who influence and assure the customer experience. The ability to isolate network, content, or service problems rapidly helps reduce mean time to repair service, truck rolls, and set-top box swaps and ensures a more cost-effective broadband and IP video service.

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Merging Technologies

Hapi api is the new RAVENNA/AES67

slots allow considerable I/O flexibility but at a

any personal computer, tablet or smartphone,

Networked Audio Converter. Following

significantly reduced price to Horus.

regardless of the DAW software programme.

H

the highly successful Horus, Hapi uses the

same key converter components. The two option

CoreAudio and ASIO drivers plus the web browser interface allows Hapi to be controlled from

Hapi started shipping late June and has already notched up well in excess of 100 orders.

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MultiDyne

SilverBACK t IBC2014, MultiDyne demonstrated

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significant new features for its SilverBACK family of camera-mounted fibre

transport solutions, including a new operator control panel that offers intuitive, user-friendly controls and displays.

The SilverBACK family now includes four models: the flagship SilverBACK-II; the SilverBACKII-IL for multicamera production; the SilverBACK-II4K-L, a feature-rich model that includes Ethernet support and a video option for viewfinder or monitor viewing in the field, enabling camera operators to turn any 4K camera into a true Ultra HD multicamera production; and the SilverBACKII-4K, a low-cost model without the viewfinder/ monitor viewing option, designed to support traditional film-style productions.

Ultra HD support can be added to any existing SilverBACK system through a simple upgrade, enabling customers to deliver a state-of-the-art 4K television experience cost-effectively. Utilising MultiDyne’s award-winning SilverBACK solutions, users can seamlessly transmit any camera signal,

The SilverBACK transport system features an

applications, including digital camera, sports,

including Ultra HD video, HD-SDI video, audio,

elegant, compact case, measuring just over one

ENG, D-SNG and multicamera studio. A JUICE

intercom, control data, GPIOs, tally and power,

inch thick with a simple intuitive user interface,

power supply can be added to support camera

over a single hybrid copper and fibre cable.

making it the ideal solution for a wide range of

distances of up to 50m.

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Net Insight

Nimbra VA 220 et Insight’s Nimbra VA 220 video

The Nimbra VA 220 offers media operators

according to SMPTE2022 ensures a perfect fit in

appliance enables fast and

significant cost savings and faster service

all network environments.

cost-efficient media transport over

deployment by using the latest compression and

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In addition to MPEG-4 AVC encoding, the

the internet, combining the powerful media

unique deployment options and a high-density

Nimbra VA 220 provides a number of unrivalled

protection capabilities of the company’s

multifunctional video processing platform for

integrated video processing and transport

previous Nimbra VA 210, with built-in

MPEG-4 AVC encoding or decoding of up to

features to further lower operational costs and

state-of-the-art high performance MPEG4-AVC

four parallel SD or HD channels. Its interface

simplify service deployment, and offers a unique

encoding and decoding.

conversion between baseband video and IP

solution for live media transportation which meets the demands of new live contribution and distribution models for sports contribution, news gathering and niche content contribution and makes more content available for a broader audience in a profitable way.

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NETIA

Media Assist he software suite meets the need of

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broadcasters by addressing each part of the production and broadcast workow,

allowing users to record, edit, or prepare content for broadcast and distribution.

With a SQL database, this high-performing solution provides a robust multimedia asset management system with a full complement of production tools. It features modules for acquisition, archiving, audio and video editing, commercial and music production, newsroom systems, scheduling, broadcasting, and administration.

Thanks to its SOA architecture and HTML5based user interface, Media Assist is adapted for use on any mobile platform. This solution enables journalists to manage, share, publish and broadcast their audiovisual content anywhere at anytime on any device. „

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NVIDIA

next-gen Quadro VIDIA’s next-gen Quadro GPU lineup

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delivers an enterprise-level visual computing platform with up to twice the

application performance and data-handling capability of the previous generation, giving professionals in media and entertainment, design and engineering, medical imaging, oil exploration, and more unparalleled power and performance to complete even the most challenging tasks. As models become more complex and higher resolutions become standard,

collaborative workflows, including the ability

of performance and innovation, offering a

NVIDIA Quadro dramatically increases both

to harness GPU power remotely on mobile

truly new approach to visual computing as

graphics and compute performance to help users

devices via NVIDIA’s GRID technology, or to

businesses address workplace mobility, the

maintain efficiency with performance in leading

switch easily from local GPU rendering to cloud-

cloud, and big data.

applications such as Adobe CC, Autodesk Design

based offerings using NVIDIA Iray, extending

Suite, and Dassault Systemes SolidWorks 40 per cent

the concept of visual computing from just a

for creative and engineering professionals,

faster (on average) than the previous generation.

graphics card in a workstation to graphics across

and the new lineup is already earning rave

connected environments.

reviews from users and making new workflows

The new lineup (including the K5200, K4200, K2200, K620 and K420) also introduces brand new features to enable more flexible and

NVIDIA’s next-gen Quadro GPU lineup has been nominated for its combination

Quadro has long been the leading choice

a possibility, including the first ever 6K feature pipeline for the film Gone Girl.

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OmniTek

Ultra 4K Tool Box HD TV video analyser, test signal generator

image view, 4K gamut, ANC decode, HDMI i/o

and multi-format converter from SD to

and DisplayPort monitor connections, interactive

12G-SDI for single link 4K/60, featuring eye

signal ow chart, moving test sequences, SMPTE

U

pattern and multi-band jitter measurement, line

test patterns, SDI jitter insertion, import/export

scope, data view, pixel zoom view, timing bars,

local and web-based control and much more. „

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PHABRIX

TAG T

he TAG has a hardened

plus for the TAG and this along with

aluminium shell and is unique in

other advanced options can be

offering a range of interfaces

added at a later stage if required.

from composite up to SD-SDI, HD-SDI,

The TAG is easy to handle fitting in

3G-SDI and optical support via the

one hand leaving the other free

built in SFP cage. With SFP for optical

to attach cabling.

being installed just about everywhere

The TAG benefits from PHABRIX’s

these days, the TAG will be a huge

advanced TCP/IP remote control

bonus for those engineers testing

connection allowing the instrument

broadcast infrastructures whether

to be controlled via any standard

they be copper or fibre.

Among the interfaces, composite analysis and generation has been included for those regions supporting the transition between

web browser. Additional data such and a very useful reference generator output

as screen grab (bmp) and advanced logging can

has also been included.

be easily transferred from the instrument situated

On the audio side the TAG provides a D

anywhere within a facility connected by Ethernet.

analogue and digital switchover. The SFP cage

connector providing both balanced analogue

is principally for optical infrastructure testing

audio and AES I/O. AES waveform display allows

of untethered operation and the instrument can

(single and dual SFP modules) however the cage

visual check for levels and reference lock.

be mains powered while being recharged as a

can support a range of SFPs as they become available. Reference input with waveform view

PHABRIX has worked closely with Dolby to provide support for Dolby E, Dolby D and Dolby D

A lithium polymer battery provides two hours

background task. Talk of a PAG battery mount for the TAG is also under development.

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ProMAX

ProMAX Platform Portable T

he ProMAX Platform Portable is a

Platform Portable answers the call for a

connect clients, two Onboard Gigabit LAN

revolutionary portable server that is set to

shared editing system with supreme

Controllers, and Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Storage

establish an entirely new product category

mobility to effortlessly travel from studio to

expansion ports include two Thunderbolt 2.0,

locations and back.

four USB 3.0, four USB 2.0, two FireWire 800, and

by enabling mobile collaborative workflows for on-set video production and post production.

At 18”x12”x2.5”, it’s lightweight and small

one eSATA. ProMAX Platform Portable can be

Platform Portable allows creative groups

enough to take on a plane, in a car, to anywhere

configured with an optional built-in 2TB SSD

to connect their existing attached storage

you need to shoot and produce video. Its

storage module featuring two 1TB drives in

devices and transform them into a simple but

rugged steel construction is designed to perform

RAID-0 for fast access to media. The Platform

sophisticated shared editing environment. By

in tough outdoor environments and every

Portable base configuration will have an

leveraging customers’ existing storage devices,

Platform Portable comes with a shock absorbent,

Platform Portable offers an affordable

MSRP of around $5,995 before options for network connectivity or on-board

bridge between the ‘Sneaker-

storage are added. Platform

Net’ style workflow (using

Portable’s functionality

attached storage)

mirrors the merging of

to more efficient

production and post

connected workflows

processes, blending

available with shared

workflow capabilities

storage systems.

Platform Portable features a simple but

and features to fit the protective travel bag. Platform Portable is cross-

needs of creative teams ranging from DITs, to

powerful web interface that delivers a shared

platform compatible (OSX, Windows, Linux)

on-set production groups of DPs, editors, graphic

editing experience, comparable to many larger

and supports all common attached storage

artists and animators. For shooting live events

and more expensive storage systems. With media

interfaces including Thunderbolt, USB, FireWire,

and creating packaged content that requires

asset management (MAM) and automated

SAS and eSATA. It also reads all common file

immediate turnaround for social media, web and

system maintenance built in, Platform Portable

systems including, HFS+, FAT32, and NTFS.

PR, Platform Portable delivers a collaborative

is a highly effective and affordable shared workflow solution for smaller workgroups. The

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Platform Portable’s network connections include up to 6 x 1GbE or 10GbE ports to

editing experience enabling creative groups to work smarter and finish projects faster.

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Quantum Leap Technology

55” Grade 1 OLED Reference Monitor Q

uantum Leap Technology has introduced its 55-inch Grade 1 OLED Reference Monitor as part of the new

ODS (Orion Display Solution) product range.

Reference monitors are not designed for showing high quality video; they are designed as a critical analysis tool for evaluating and measuring artefacts and colour. This new technology monitor has been introduced to the broadcast, film, and post production industry due to the many benefits of OLED properties.

OLED panels are based on organic materials that are self-emitting with the luminance level directly controlled by current adjustment.

The advantages of OLED panels are quite significant and include:

z Excellent deep ‘Black Level’ due to omission of ‘back light’ and the emissive properties of the OLED z Interlace signals are displayed as an interlace

angle is ~ + - 60 per cent before a colour shift z Ultra-fast response time (under 10 micro

picture by inserting the black line without I/P

seconds) reducing smear and motion

conversion processing

artefacts caused by fast motion video or

z Excellent viewing angle -89~89(H), -89~89(V) resulting in constant colour reproduction irrespective of viewer or multiple viewers sitting positions when utilised in a monitor stack of an OBs or control room. Viewing

of video containing sparkle/twinkle footage z Because OLEDs do not require backlighting, they consume much less power than LCDs (most of the LCD power goes to the backlighting)

quick camera ‘panning’ (faster than a CRT)

z Excellent wide colour gamut that complies

z Environmental temperature change has no

with the broadcast standard, EBU, SMPTE-C

effect on response time for ‘location’ shooting z Excellent ‘contrast’ and ‘wide dynamic’ properties enabling high quality reproduction

and sRGB accurately z 12-bit driver circuitry for smooth gradation of colour shading.

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Rohde & Schwarz

R&S Tx9 transmitter family ince the launch of the first highly efficient

S

In Doherty operation, users can save up to

R&S THU9 high-power transmitter in

50 per cent of energy costs compared with

September 2011, Rohde & Schwarz

conventional transmitters. In order to achieve

has introduced new models in the family of

maximum efficiency, Rohde & Schwarz has

transmitters. They have up to 46 per cent

revolutionised Doherty technology with its R&S

efficiency, the highest on the market. The new

Tx9 transmitter generation. For the first time, the

transmitters installed so far have already helped

formerly narrowband Doherty architecture has

to save more than 70,000MWh of electricity

been implemented in broadband amplifiers.

compared with previous installations. Compared

This simplifies spare part provisioning in large

with the annual consumption of the Amsterdam

transmitter networks with many individual

RAI centre with all its trade fairs and other events,

frequencies by reducing the number of different

including major shows such as IBC, this would

amplifiers that need to be kept on hand.

supply RAI with electricity for 3.8 years. This

The MultiTX concept also makes it possible to

corresponds to a 40,000-ton reduction in CO2

save a great amount of space at the transmitter

emissions. In addition to being environmentally

site. MultiTX involves integrating multiple transmitters

beneficial, the transmitters permit radio and

into a single rack. In combination with the liquid

TV network operators to cut energy costs and

cooling system, this helps reduce the amount of

decrease maintenance and rental costs over the

space required. The new generation’s compact

entire transmitter lifecycle.

design yields the highest power density available

The savings were achieved by the following

on the market and is ideal for transmitter sites

product range:

requiring high output power in very tight spaces.

z R&S THV9 high-power TV and DAB transmitter

The liquid cooling system additionally reduces

z R&S TMV9 medium-power TV transmitter

space requirements at transmitter sites by as much

z R&S THU9 high-power TV transmitter for the UHF band

as 40 per cent compared with conventional air operation, the transmitters attain efficiency

cooling systems. Only cooling hoses have to be

z R&S TMU9 medium-power TV transmitter for UHF

values of up to 38 per cent for COFDM and

installed. MultiTX systems with liquid cooling can

The current generations of transmitters from

up to 42 per cent for ATSC, including the

achieve space savings of as much as 80 per cent.

many manufacturers typically consume four

cooling system. In the VHF band, efficiency

to five times more energy than they output.

values as high as 46 per cent for COFDM

operators to save costs, produce less CO2 and

The new R&S Tx9 transmitter generation

TV and DAB are possible. This saves a

reduce their energy costs for transmitters by

makes terrestrial broadcasting of TV signals

great deal of energy and significantly

up to 50 per cent, making network operation

considerably more efficient. In Doherty

reduces CO2 emissions.

more economical.

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SIS Live

ManPak IS LIVE’s innovative ManPak leads the way

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in the next generation of Ku and Ka band VSAT terminals. The tripod style satellite uplink

is simple to assemble requiring no tools. Satellite acquisition is very straightforward with an easy to understand graphical system or via an additional auto-point system, allowing you to be on the satellite in minutes. Uplink control is also via an intuitive GUI or optional clip-on auto-point package. Users need no technical knowledge, do not need to be trained satellite engineers and require only a couple of hours training to use the system.

The ManPak features an integral wireless camera receiver providing a wire free link from camera to satellite. This system allows a user to operate a camera up to 1.5km from the uplink unit, with a small COFDM transmitter fitted onto the camera, video is sent to the receiver located within the uplink unit. The uplink terminal can then transmit the video to a satellite. The integration of an optional COFDM receiver brings together two technologies often used together into a single package.

For broadcasters the SNG market is the target as the integral COFDM link is invaluable when getting the camera into the heart of the action.

The uplink system could be set up on a hotel balcony, safely out of harms way, the system retransmitting the live video from camera to a satellite, with no decoding/recoding required.

one simple and easy to use product, reducing

z Durability: unit is constructed from non-ferrous

cost and weight and increasing usability.

materials; aluminium alloy, composite

have optional connectivity for a high grade

Our designers have considered every aspect

and stainless steel, to minimise corrosion

encryption device, allowing secure transmissions

of the design in detail:

to be carried out.

z Ergonomics: ManPak can be assembled and

For the military and governmental users we

ManPak is available in a range of sizes, all packaged in IATA compliant cases allowing the equipment to be carried as standard luggage on commercial flights. The case is designed to protect the equipment in transit and to take the treatment that equipment in the field encounters, so is robust and waterproof.

ManPak is a solution like no other on the market that combines several different technologies into

operated by gloved hands z Cost efficient: reduced material cost and capability of transmitting on low cost Ka Band capacity z High stability: tripod has an adjustable broad base ensuring low centre of gravity z Rapid deployment: no tools required, quick

and wear z Reliability: all parts of the design have been duty cycle tested and undergone environmental testing z Aesthetics: minimal silhouette with matt/silk trim and finish to minimise undesirable reflections Many companies offer the individual component parts, but none have been

release fixings and a minimal number of

able to produce an all-encompassing

loose parts

solution such as the ManPakT.

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Sony

UWP-D series with SMAD-P3 MI shoe he UWP-D wireless microphone series,

T

to 72MHz it also achieves excellent mobility,

also be powered by the camera, eliminating the

combined with the SMAD-P3 Multi

covering up to 33 TV channels across Europe.

need for additional batteries. With the MI shoe,

with outstanding sound performance. Newly

and Sony’s newly developed Digital Audio

developed Digital Audio Processing - which uses

Processing ensures high quality sound, optimising a

DSP (digital sound processing) - provides high

constant range over time between the transmitter

automatic channel setting mode saves time, and

quality sound, underpinned by the exceptionally

and receiver. The True Diversity Reception system

its infrared (IR) sync capability allows the receiver

Interface (MI) shoe, unites functionality

Sound quality and stable reception are critical,

the camera can control the ON/OFF power of the receiver, unifying power management.

Setting up the UWP-D with easy-to-use

stable audio signal handled by the True Diversity

to transfer the frequency to the transmitter easily.

receiver (URX-P03), which enables drop-out free

Other functions within the UWP-D series include

transmission. This is all housed within a compact,

the micro-USB on all components for external

lightweight and robust metal chassis.

power supply or for recharging Ni-MH batteries;

The SMAD-P3 MI shoe adapter creates a

ideal for powering units for a long period of time

wireless connection with the UWP-D Series,

even directly through the camcorder power

eliminating the need for any connecting cables

via micro-USB.

between the receiver and camera in use.

Personal user preferences are taken into account too, as though the handheld

Detailed description

microphone is supplied with a dynamic cardioid

Sony’s UWP-D series brings a host of features

capsule, the interchangeable head ensures it

specifically designed to fit with compact

can also be used with other capsules from Sony

camcorders and interchangeable lens cameras.

within the UWP-D means that while typical wireless

As a compact and professional quality product

microphone systems are subject to radio frequency

series, it can be used in all settings, and is

(RF) signal dropout, the UWP-D series protects

Notes

particularly well suited to ENG field production

against this. Using two receiving antennae,

z Available packages in the UWP-D Series

and DSLR filming.

each with RF circuits, the stronger signal is always

z UWP-D11 – URX-P03 portable receiver and

Available in three packages, with all components also available separately, there is a choice between using a belt-pack transmitter,

selected for output automatically, thereby achieving highly stable reception.

Using the SMAD-P3 MI shoe adapter audio

and from other manufacturers.

UTX-B03 belt-pack transmitter z UWP-D12 – URX-P03 portable receiver and UTX-M03 handheld microphone z UWP-D16 – URX-P03 portable receiver and

handheld wireless microphone or a 48V phantom

signals can be transmitted from the portable

power plug-on transmitter alongside the portable

receiver directly to the camera with no

UTX-B03 belt-pack transmitter and UTX-P03

receiver. With wide frequency coverage of up

connecting cables. The portable receiver can

plug-on transmitter.

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TC Electronic Loudness Pilot L

oudness Pilot, the dedicated multiple stereo Loudness controller for TV, radio and mobile, is the perfect solution for broadcast stations

that need hassle-free mono and stereo loudness control. At a highly competitive price point, you can deliver great-sounding, Loudness-compliant audio in dual stereo.

In other words, it’s the Loudness solution for local and regional broadcasters: cost-effective, easy to use and tailored for mono and stereo. „

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Tedial

Media Exchange Platform programme making, news, co-production, promos, etc). Tedial provides a central media exchange platform with automated workflows to deliver to multiple sites and third-party systems, removing the unnecessary complexity that is now a reality for many organisations across many desktops and departments. MEP maximises the re-use and minimises the re-working of material and allows large media assets to be moved efficiently making use of Tedial’s centralised management capability without the need for extensive IT support.

Tedial’s MEP also provides global monitoring of media exchange processes using live dashboards and business reports that allow service providers and telcos (pushing content)

T

edial, the leading independent MAM

sheer amount of media and metadata being

and distribution platforms (pulling content) to

technology solutions specialist, unveiled

exchanged every day with their multiple media

exchange media automatically.

its new Media Exchange Platform

partners 24/7/365. Adapting typical broadcast

(MEP) at IBC2014.

The multiscreen explosion means that broadcasters and telcos are faced with an

Typical back-end processes that Tedial

processes or relying on simple IP accelerators

streamlines prior to media exchange include:

and transcoding is not scalable or cost-effective

checking content locations and workflow

Tedial’s new MEP is designed from the ground

status, checking where content has been sent

unprecedented and often unpredictable

up to help content producers, broadcasters,

from, applying transcodes, adding subtitles and

increase in the amount of media they have to

pay-TV operators, service providers and telcos

checking quality.

exchange with each other. These exchanges

work collectively on their media securely

Additional MEP features include:

take place during the production and post

and efficiently. This enables the real-world

z Integration with customers, local PAM systems

production processes and when packaging

complexities of multimedia content exchange

for delivery to multiple platforms. Undertaking

and packaging to be streamlined, whilst still

z Manages the multiple physical versions,

thousands of drag-and-drop operations every

using standard third-party IP managers and

audio languages, subtitles and other

day using fixed folders is inefficient and makes

cloud-based storage and distribution solutions.

little sense at a business level. It’s no longer

Broadcasters and telcos can provide their

enough to simply move thousands of media files

media partners in multiple locations with easy

over IP quickly and securely. Now broadcasters

and secure access to all media and related

and telcos are also faced with the challenge of

rights and contracts information throughout

how to automatically manage and monitor the

the content production lifecycle (such as

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– media and metadata

ancillary information z Intuitive Tedial content enrichment tools for adding search tags, editing, cataloging, subtitles and languages z Automatic packaging of content and metadata for downstream delivery.

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Thomson Video Networks

ViBE XT1000 Xtream Transcoder T

homson Video Networks’ ViBE XT1000

by Thomson Video Networks’ MediaFlexOS

The approach provides dense transcoding for

Xtream Transcoder is an all-new high-

video operating system.

turnaround services via the ViBE XT1000 together

density video transcoder for live content.

Beyond audio and video transcoding, the

with premium encoding capabilities, all delivered

The ViBE XT1000 supports up to 54 HD channels

product offers state-of-the-art features including

through a combination of video-optimised

or 180 SD channels with transcoding from

VBR statistical multiplexing/CBR/ABR output,

hardware appliances, software-based encoders

any format to any format including MPEG-2

logo and text insertion, subtitle management,

running on lower-cost and generic physical

and MPEG-4/AVC, making it ideal for linear

and audio loudness control as well as WebTV

servers, virtualised servers, a cloud infrastructure,

turnaround services rapidly and cost-effectively.

scrambling and packaging (Apple HLS, Microsoft

or some combination of the four. As a result,

By offering up to 50 per cent more transcoding

HSS and MPEG DASH). Behind Every Screen is a

network operators benefit from the advantages

density than competitive products, the ViBE

unified and intelligent video delivery approach

of virtualisation and cloud computing without

XT1000 offers the ideal compromise of cost and

that combines on-premise and cloud-based

having to abandon quality of service, SLAs,

compression performance in non-premium

resources to support broadcast as well as

video quality, and any of their other critical

channel lineups. Housed in a highly resilient

multi-screen services.

operational standards.

broadcasts on cable, IPTV, DTH, and DTTV services as well as multi-screen delivery. As a crucial addition to Thomson Video Networks’ Behind Every Screen strategy, the ViBE XT1000 joins the company’s other industry-leading ViBE compression solutions in providing customers with every key capability they need to deliver a profitable and successful multi-platform convergent video delivery solution.

The ViBE XT1000 provides a dense and scalable solution for operators to launch new

2RU platform equipped with hot-swappable

Behind Every Screen brings together the

The ViBE XT1000 Xtream Transcoder was

redundant components, the ViBE XT1000

latest ingest, branding, ad insertion, encoding/

featured at IBC2014 along with the other

offers industry-leading reliability through load

transcoding, and packaging technologies to

components in the Thomson Video Networks

balancing and built-in redundancy powered

provide an all-encompassing video infrastructure.

Behind Every Screen solution.

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TVLogic

Lum-300 T

VLogic, designer and manufacturer of

advanced video processing designs to

LCD and OLED high definition displays,

provide reference displays that meet the

exhibited two new field production

demanding requirements of broadcast,

monitors, two 24-inch broadcast models and

production, post production, digital signage

two 4K displays at NAB2014 that incorporated

and multi-viewer applications. The ten

a host of innovative features for digital cinema

new models will join TVLogic’s multi-award

and broadcast production. TVLogic combines

winning range of professional

the latest in flat-panel technology with its

video monitoring solutions.

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TVLogic

TMV Series he TMV Series is a 4K multi-viewer system

T

that displays up to 24 inputs of 3G/HD/ SD-SDI signals on a single 4K screen. The

output module provides four 3G/HD-SDI output (3840x2160) and one HDMI and SDI monitoring output (1920x1080). Equipped with videoprocessing chips in each channel, the TMV Series supports four times higher output resolution (3840x2160) than HD multi-viewer systems. With perfect size and design for rack mounting with 1RU height, the TMV Series supports up to six

The TMV Series can be controlled remotely using

position of each image. The controlling software

input blocks and one block can support up

Ethernet, GPI/O and RS422 communication

programme for the TMV Series will be provided

to four SDI input channels.

port and provides various layout, size and

for easy display layout conďŹ gurations. „

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VizuALL

ScheduALL Portal cheduALL Portal is a web-based platform

S

ScheduALL Portal further streamlines end-to-

for transmission customers to book OU

end contribution booking management using

feeds online, in realtime, directly into

ScheduALL’s unique, industry-acclaimed LINK

the seller’s ScheduALL system. Portal uses

functionality. After customers create bookings

straightforward, interview-style questions to

with Portal, the ScheduALL Chorus interoperability

establish a customer’s requirements (ie time,

platform automatically triggers communication

source, destination, quality of service, etc) and

with third-party systems to drive routers, build

provide the appropriate booking and pricing

deep conflict resolution functionality and

transmission circuits, and deliver data to

options. Portal automatically tracks, manages,

technical compatibility checking happen in the

content movers. This allows for ‘schedule-once’

and bills all of the customer bookings and

background in order to offers the appropriate

efficiency, automating the entire end-to-end

integrates them into the seller’s ScheduALL

booking and pricing options. This increased

process from booking to transmission. Operators

financial management system.

accessibility coupled with flexibility in users’

no longer need to chase a detached paper trail

technical expertise heightens booking efficiency

to monitor and manage the booking process.

Presently, transmission feeds bookings are handled manually, requiring companies to

for companies on tight deadlines. Organisations

call, email, or fax one another (often multiple

no longer need to rely on the availability of a

cost-savings, and simplicity through the

times) to complete the order. These arduous

network engineers to set up their transmissions.

monetisation of all operations. ScheduALL

procedures cost organisations time, energy, and

The ScheduALL credo is to drive efficiency,

Manual booking procedures and reliance of

Portal revolutionises the OU booking process

money, and often lead to duplicate bookings

technical experts often leads to unsold network

by seamlessly integrating it with ScheduALL’s

and scheduling conflicts. Portal eliminates all of

capacity, and manually seeking out buyers is

overall financial visibility over costs, contracts,

that, and since available inventory is displayed

often costly and time-consuming. ScheduALL

pricing and billing. Portal’s realtime availability,

and booked in realtime, bookings can be

Portal resolves this inefficiency and minimises

costing, billing and revenue-tracing informs

made quickly, effectively, and without fear of

this spoilage by enabling companies to easily

all operational decisions for both the provider

conflicting bookings made by other buyers.

sell online, allowing them to maximise their

and the customer. This forward-facing

sales potential and increase the percentage of

revenue producer dramatically increases

buyer’s needs without requiring in-depth

inventory used. Increased availability also gives

efficiency, eliminates human error, and

technical knowledge. All of ScheduALL’s

customers more options and greater flexibility.

streamlines workflow.

Portal’s wizard-like interface assesses the

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WorldCast Systems

Audemat DVB-T/T2 monitor supplied and is compatible with any SNMP-based management system. It also provides the ability to access, configure and control other co-located equipment at the transmitter site with remote control over TCP/IP.

Applications Audemat DVB-T/T2 enables monitoring as well

W

orldCast Systems exhibited its

a user will receive instant notification of any

as picture control and remote control at many

Audemat DVB-T/T2 Monitor at IBC2014,

out-of-tolerance condition.

stages throughout the digital TV broadcast

which combines signal monitoring for

chain: the MPEG stream coming from the studios, the T2MI signal generated by the gateway

solution. For broadcasters managing a transition

Realtime and recorded meaurements

between these two technologies or who wish

The Audemat DVB-T/T2 can perform realtime

the SFN reception, etc.

to protect their investment if migration is a

measurements and record logs for 30 days to

possibility in future, the Audemat DVB-T/T2 is

enable performance tracking and historical analysis.

powerful software applications, Audemat

an attractive solution.

The measurements are displayed graphically for

DVB-T/T2 is the ideal system for centralised

easy interpretation and you can generate a report

monitoring of all relevant information at

Key features

on the specific channels of interest. The Transport

the transmitter site. In addition to alarm

The Audemat DVB-T/T2 is a comprehensive

Stream Template Monitoring enables the user to

management, it also enables troubleshooting

solution featuring audio/video streaming,

compare the TS Structure of their channel to a user-

with remote access to the unit remotely

automatic scanning, MPEG services monitoring,

defined reference and generate an alarm when

for realtime measurements, commands

freeze pictures, network delay, TS recording and

the performance differs from that expected.

and streaming.

Picture control

and service providers and is also frequently used

Signal and data monitoring

In addition to measurements, the Audemat

by regulation authorities to check broadcasters’

Able to monitor up to 20 channels via its RF

DVB-T/T2 also provides realtime streaming to your

compliance with regulations.

receiver and one via an ASI input, the Audemat

desktop so you can see exactly what the viewer

DVB-T/T2 Monitor allows you to track the

is seeing at any point in the broadcast. This also

professional yet affordable platform offering

realtime status of your signal 24/7/365. You

allows you to analyse changes and problems

comprehensive monitoring and control to

can sequentially monitor a set list of DVB-T

from the viewer’s perspective.

broadcasters working in DVB-T and/or DVB-T2.

DVB-T and DVB-T2 in one flexible and future-proof

T2-MI monitoring and analysis.

With a built-in Spectrum Analyzer and customisable parameters to trigger alarms,

Combining RF receivers, GPIOs and

It can provide QoS monitoring for broadcasters

and/or DVB-T2 channels as well as performing monitoring of Single Frequency Networks.

(for DVB-T2), the RF broadcast from the site,

Audemat DVB-T/T2 is an innovative,

Combining both technologies in a single platform

Powerful yet simple control

ensures that no extra expense will be required

The Audemat DVB-T/T2 can be controlled

should their DVB-T network migrate to

locally or remotely with the intuitive software

DVB-T2 in future.

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Xstream

Xstream MediaMaker Other key features in Xstream MediaMaker: z Modular based architecture allows clients to apply the modules they need into their existing in-house or other third party solution, or use the entire end-to-end solution to create a complete ‘Netflix like’ solution z Inbuilt Shop and Payment module provides a comprehensive suite of tools for building, customising and managing business models on all platforms z Next generation ingest module: Cloud-based and customisable, the ingest module meets stream MediaMaker is a modular cloud

to apply the modules they need into their

the demand for a cost-efficient solution

based video management system, offering

existing in-house solution or other third

that simplifies and accelerates the process of

industry leading flexibility, scalability and

party solution

dealing with large volumes of video content

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usability, allowing customers to ingest, manage,

z The in-built Shop and Payment module meets

and metadata from multiple content providers z Device Management: The Device Management

monetise, encrypt, encode and deliver multiscreen

advanced needs of worldwide OTT

OTT and TV Everywhere solutions.

deployments involving AVoD, SVoD, TVoD, SMS

module is empowering VoD solutions with a set of

payments, vouchers, all with multi-language

rules to protect and control the access to media

Xstream MediaMaker optimises efficiency by automating workflow from ingest to playout.

And, as its fully customisable and scalable, it can

and multi-currency support

streams from whatever device, anytime, as well

z Ingest module automates the

as a set of proven APIs. The Device Management

be configured to match and evolve with the

time-consuming process of importing content

module is pre-equipped with many useful

clients’ needs. Clients can simplify and manage

from multiple providers

functionalities and rules such as:

their workflow, enabling them to take control of their business model. The flexibility of Xstream MediaMaker and the proven API architecture

z White Label solution provides a rapid

z

Realtime monitoring of connected devices

deployment option to smart TVs and

z

Access to user and usage history data

other devices

z

Manageable auto registration and

allow clients to integrate Xstream MediaMaker

The newest technology which will change the

into their existing technical platforms like CRM,

way OTT video workflows is automated, is a

z

Support for family accounts

broadcast systems, IPTV middleware or CMS.

loading dock service, for preparing and sorting

z

Configurable number of concurrent streams

content from multiple third-party systems before

deregistration policy

per account and per video

Key features:

it is presented to the ingest process. It is a

From Ingest API, metadata management,

z Xstream provides the market’s most

supply chain for OTT video, creating an efficient

encoding, cross domain control, encryption,

comprehensive and scalable suite of OTT and

supply chain integration for all video files and

business model management, user usage

TV Everywhere products and services for both

metadata, from multiple providers, resulting in

analytics, business status reporting, and

Live and video on-demand (VoD)

a more efficient, automated and transparent

multiple platform distribution, Xstream

workflow for OTT and TV Everywhere.

MediaMaker has it all.

z Modular based architecture allows our clients

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ARRIS Group

ARRIS ME-7000 converged video compression platform T

he high performance ARRIS ME-7000 converged video compression platform

z Encoding/transcoding capacity of up to 24 HD or 96 SD channels per 1RU chassis

scale from small systems to larger systems. The unit comes standard with ten Gigabit Ethernet

z CBR, CF-CBR, MBR, VBR and Statistical

ports for input/output and management control.

HD/Ultra HD encoding and transcoding plus

z Multiplexing modes

Optionally, eight SD/HD-SDI uncompressed inputs

multi-screen delivery for IPTV, cable and satellite

z Digital audio encoding, transcoding and pass

can also be included with the first application

provides multi-codec support with SD/

applications. It brings forward the latest ASICbased compression technologies coupled with

through modes z Dual, hot-swappable power supplies, fan

module. The dense channel capability of the platform also provides operational savings by

ARRIS video PVP (Perceptual Video Processing)

trays, and autonomous chassis redundancy

requiring less rack space and reduced power

pre-processing software enhancements to

for 24/7 operation

and cooling requirements per channel.

provide a future-proof, modular platform that

Improved video compression efficiency,

will support changing needs without the need

through the use of dedicated programmable

The ME-7000 is designed for 24/7 operation with dual, hot-swappable, power supplies, dual fan trays,

to upgrade platforms. The ME-7000 provides

and available chassis

a flexible and easily upgradeable

redundancy using 1:1

system with cost saving, low

or N:1 autonomous

power per channel to

control and redundancy

provide simultaneous

software. In addition, the

multi-format outputs in

platform includes an embedded

any environment. Key

Java based GUI for easy drag and drop

features include:

silicon designed for multi-codec compression,

configuration and management along with XML

z Best video quality using the latest

lets operators deliver better experience to

configuration over HTTPS. EMS support is available

ASIC-hardware combined with ARRIS PVP2

their subscribers. For equivalent bitrates, the

through an SNMP MIB for alarms.

software enhancements

ME-7000 offers high quality video, at higher

z Fully modular, flexible platform for easy

The ME-7000 converged video compression

resolutions, than current technology.

platform provides unmatched video compression

Alternatively, operators can deliver more

efficiency for the highest quality pictures at

streams in the same bandwidth with

all bitrates. Dedicated encoding/transcoding

multi-format support with SD/HD/Ultra HD

equivalent video quality, important for

hardware, using the latest compression silicon

encoding and transcoding

bandwidth-constrained environments. The ME-

designs and software techniques, delivers

7000 is available in a high-availability

incredible density, saving valuable space and

1RU package. There are three application

power. The ME-7000 is the best choice for service

module slots that allow encoding,

providers delivering multi-format video services

transcoding and multi-bitrate functions to

to their subscribers.

scalability and upgradeability z Multi-codec (MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, HEVC),

z Multiscreen delivery for IPTV, cable, and satellite applications z Multiple input types: SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI, ASI, IP, RF, mezzanine

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Aspera

Auto-scaling Transfer Platform infrastructure provider, with first versions available for IBM Softlayer and Amazon AWS. The auto-scale platform is complemented

by Aspera ScaleDB, a new scale out data store for distributed, high throughput collection, aggregation and reporting of all transfer performance statistics and file details across the auto cluster, and cluster-wide transfer reporting through a new generation REST API. Customers can query this API to create audit-based reports on transfer history for the entire cluster, and to verify delivery SLAs. In addition to supporting fast file transfer in and out of cloud storage, the platform’s new FASPStream APIs allow third party applications to transport live video over global internet WANs in realtime with predictable speeds, enabling live and near live production on remote cloud systems, such as scale-out video processing, transcoding and distribution. Built on the Aspera FASP transport technology, a spera has launched its new Auto-scaling

automatically matches the actual transfer

high-speed, distance neutral alternative to TCP,

Transfer Platform that automatically

capacity with the transfer demand in realtime,

the FASPStream maintains a predictable rate

scales and expands transfer capacity of

based on user-defined criteria. As transfer

over even the most difficult WANs (with high

Aspera server software in cloud infrastructures,

throughput demand increases, the software

latency and packet loss) such as international

providing media companies with the ability to

automatically adds new server instances,

long haul and wireless data connections. The

expand high speed transfer capacity direct-

moves highly used servers out of availability,

APIs are available as software libraries (C++) and

to-cloud storage as needed and leverage the

and, as demand subsides, releases and spins

as local socket-style interfaces for applications

most cost-effective infrastructure. Companies

down excess servers. This avoids over- or

in C#, Java, and C++. At IBC, Aspera and EVS

can control and predict ingest, delivery, and

under-provisioned scenarios, ensuring both

announced an integrated platform that uses

distribution times, regardless of media volumes,

smooth delivery of video content and the

the Autoscale Transfer Platform and the

infrastructure distance, or network quality.

most efficient use of the cloud resources. The

FASPStream and FASP bulk transfer APIs for high

Built directly into the core Aspera transfer

system is fault tolerant to multi node failures and

quality live and near-live streaming on the

software stack, the Aspera Auto-scale platform

functions independently of the particular cloud

cloud for sports broadcasting.

A

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Blackmagic Design

ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K lackmagic Design’s range of Ultra HD 4K

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ATEM switchers are the most technically advanced and affordable broadcast

quality live production switchers currently available. There are a range of models available, the largest of which is the ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K. Announced at NAB 2014, this new switcher cost US$1,000 less than the model it replaced, but features a better design, many more inputs and support for Ultra HD. It features 20 independent 6G-SDI inputs, each with its own frame synchroniser, which can handle SD, HD or Ultra HD 4K video sources, providing operators with a huge amount of flexibility. The switcher also offers upstream and downstream keyers, transitions, audio mixing, DVE and a media pool for graphics. Furthermore, it includes six auxiliary outputs for ISO recording and clean feeds, or to manage multiple simultaneous live feeds for multi-screen live events.

Like all of Blackmagic 4K capable switchers, the ATEM 2 M/E has the ability to live AUX switch during

and London Live have also integrated the 2 M/E

Now in its 50th year, the competition follows

4K switcher into their facilities.

multi-person teams through day and night

“Live production is the fastest way to

relays as they attempt to navigate to different

a production using the 5-inch display and keypad

generate massive amounts of Ultra HD content

on the ATEMs front panel while the switcher’s

quickly and live events offer some of the

compact 2RU size can also save on space.

most exciting sources for entertainment,” said

friendly arena featuring two giant screens and

A dedicated down-conversion from UHD 4K

Blackmagic CEO and founder Grant Petty. “We

a live stream of the full competition, TVPRO also

to HD is included, providing an HD-SDI output

think even the largest broadcaster will find that

produced a two-day programme for national

from all 4K programme mixes when the

the new ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K has

broadcaster Swedish Television (SVT).

switcher is operating in Ultra HD formats, but

all the features and inputs they require for large

a regular HD programme feed is needed,

complex live production jobs!”

and it does that without using an AUX while

Earlier this year a live production workflow

locations in unfamiliar terrain.

Tasked with creating a more spectator

“(One) groundbreaking feature for us is the ability to control the six auxiliary output sources using a touch panel keypad and screen on the

also eliminating the need for additional

featuring the ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio

front of the ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K,”

conversion hardware.

4K was used to broadcast the 2014 10MILA,

said TVPRO technical director David Thåst. “In

one of Europe’s biggest and most watched

the past we would normally have to provide the

already in use on high profile live productions

orienteering competitions. Organiser

technical operations manager with dedicated

throughout Europe, including major music

Tiomilakavlen Association challenged

matrix output, however now they can simply use

festivals such as Vieilles Charrues and Rock en

production company TVPRO with improving the

a single AUX to monitor and, if necessary, live

Seine while broadcasters including Sky News UK

experience for participants and spectators alike.

AUX switch, during a production.”

The ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K is

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Cobalt Digital

9970-QS 3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS Quint-Split Multi-Image Display Processor Quality Check allows

of features offering flexible input compatibility

subjective criteria such

with mixed formats on inputs that can be

as black/frozen frame

automatically sized and output in a combined

or audio silence events

output scaled to the desired broadcast

to propagate an

SD/HD/3G format.

on-screen alarm/alert

The framesync can also convert raster format

to the output image

between 29.97/59.94 and 30/60 formats.

(such as alert text

The low power and high density design of less

burn-in or border alert

than 18W per card enable multiple cards to be

highlighting).

installed into the Cobalt Digital HPF-9000 frame.

The openGear card-based form factor of the 9970-QS provides scalable,

Multiple cards can be cascaded to provide expanded PiP muxing.

Both ARC set up and borders are easily configurable along with per-PIP audio

he all-new Cobalt 9970-QS 3G/HD/SD-

easily integrated multi-image functions for

meter overlays up to 16 channel embedded

SDI/CVBS Quint-Split Multi-Image Display

the 20-slot frame with easy to use DashBoard

audio.The unit can provide prioritisation for

Processor integrates five discrete 3G/HD/

remote control. Each PiP input is provided its

Timecode processing and filtering, convert

SD-SDI or CVBS inputs onto a single 3G/HD/SD-SDI

own independent timing alignment controls

between specific SMPTE embedded-video

quint-split output, with each input image being

with lock to reference, allowing asynchronous

or audio LTC, with output/burn-in Timecode

flexibly inserted into the output image area.

inputs to be directly accommodated. An HDMI

using selected format. Also it enables quad

output (with audio embedding) allows direct

independent burn-in Timecode, Closed

feed to a monitor.

Caption, user identity text string insertion,

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The 9970-QS features fully-flexible layouts using one-button templates, or custom layouts using easy to use sizing/positioning custom controls that

The 9970-QS is a totally integrated openGear

and router source. Outputs from the 9970-QS

can be saved to user presets. A master output

card enabling full user DashBoard GUI, or OGCP-

include two DA of 3G/HD/SD-SDI and HDMI

up-down-cross convert scaler provides scale-to

9000 Remote Control Panel use. In turn offering

with audio embed, and also four-channel

HD or 3G SDI formats for the combined multiviewer

remote control full status and control access

AES audio outputs.

output. Advanced graphics such as user identify

locally, or across a standard Ethernet network.

text, PiP input video format, audio meter bars, tally/

Tally can be communicated by GPI, Ethernet

extends the ever growing range of cards for

UMD, reticules, and timecode can be burned

or serial interfaces.

openGear, providing another quality product

independently (CEA 608/708) into any PiP with full user attributes control. User-configurable

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In consideration of all user and operational requirements, the 9970-QS includes a full range

The 9970-QS Quint Split Multiviewer

for end-users in both production trucks and studio environments.

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Crystal Vision

LKEY-SQZ he Crystal Vision LKEY-SQZ is a unique

the next programme, squeezing a presenter

smoothly resize the main video both horizontally

product, which offers the highest quality

to allow room for additional graphic material

and vertically, reposition it on the screen and

picture squeeze and picture-in-picture

(such as sports scores or weather graphics)

put it inside another input or coloured border.

effects combined with three-layer keying, all

or picture-in-picture type applications such

Graphics or text generated by an external

in a low-cost modular product. LKEY-SQZ was

as news interviews.

device can then be keyed on top of and

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originally developed for a major broadcaster

Why is it special? Because LKEY-SQZ uses

around the squeezed picture. The video can

who required the highest quality picture squeeze

sub-pixel processing, an excellent de-interlacer

transition back to full size or to another size or

and could find no alternative product already

and an advanced algorithm to ensure extremely

position as required.

on the market.

smooth movement from one size to another. This

The LKEY-SQZ squeezeback keyer is ideal for

Masks can be used to force areas of

is particularly important on moving text which can

background or foreground video which may

any application where the programme needs

be very demanding. LKEY-SQZ will ensure there is

otherwise be hidden by the key layer, while

to be resized or repositioned for another layer

no distortion to the text during the picture squeeze.

key gain, offset and opacity controls allow

of video to be displayed. Typical applications would be squeezing the end credits to preview

Working with 3Gbps, HD and SD video sources, LKEY-SQZ includes a simple DVE and can

the intensity of the key to be adjusted. Line synchronisers will correct incoming signals up to one line apart in timing, with the output video timed to either one of the inputs or to an external analogue reference. Various fades are available: it is possible to fade the key, fade the squeeze on and off or fade to black.

LKEY-SQZ can perform a sequence of operations using full timeline control of events, including squeeze position, size, rate of movement and key fade rate.

LKEY-SQZ is a 100mmx266mm module which fits in the standard Crystal Vision frames available in 2U, 1U and desk top box sizes, with up to six boards fitting in 2U. Relay bypass protection is also available.

Using a dedicated unit to provide a squeeze back or picture-in-picture effect results in the highest possible quality. LKEY-SQZ removes the need to use a full vision mixer to provide a squeeze back, and is also useful for those who have a mixer which does not include this squeeze back functionality.

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Decimator Design

DMON-6S T

he DMON-6S allows viewing of up to six

z Linked (3G/HD/SD)-SDI and HDMI outputs

video streams on one screen on both

z 6 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI inputs with auto detection

pre-set and customisable layouts while the

MD-HX allows you to up, down and cross-convert SDI and HDMI signals. The DMON-6S is Decimator Design’s new low-cost one to six-channel Multiviewer with the following: z Robust aluminium case with easy to use LCD and button control system z Custom layouts with various standard layouts z Fast switching between inputs using full-screen scaling z Selectable output format in both full-screen and multi-viewer mode z Low latency buffering for each input allowing non-synchronous inputs

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(26 formats supported in total) z 6 x (3G/HD/SD)-SDI active loop copies of each input z Each window is independent of the others, allowing any 3G/HD/SD format of any frame rate to be displayed simultaneously z Variable aspect ratios per window z In Pass-Through mode the selected input is passed through to both the (3G/HD/SD)-SDI and HDMI outputs z 32 GPI and RS422/485 on 37-pin DSUB for Dynamic Tallies z USB port for control and firmware updates z Metal thread locking DC power socket

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ENCO Systems

HotShot2 audio playout and clip management package otShot, an instant audio playback

via a searchable database that supports a

package, is a complete hardware

virtually unlimited number of audio files and

appliance with a full-screen interface.

audio types. New features include more

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It is quick to learn, easy to use and flexible

flexible audio transferring, instant trimming and

enough for any broadcast application.

cueing mechanism, more powerful reporting,

HotShot2 is ENCO’s all new audio playout and

and a new backlit button box that shows

clip management package for television studio

actively-playing cuts on its eight banks of

production, master control, remote production,

70 buttons. HotShot2 is available now as a

and stage events. It provides instant access to

turn-key package with support for stereo and

audio assets anywhere locally or on the network

surround sound applications.

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Evertz

EXE 46Tbps video service routing platform vertz's EXE is a video/data service routing

make the switching of video over Ethernet not

platform that features up to 46Tbps of

only possible but as reliable and deterministic

switching capacity and supports 2304 10GE

as a traditional SDI router.

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ports per single chassis. The EXE is at the core

Through its intelligent utilisation of extreme

of Evertz’s 10GE Software Defined Video

bandwidth switching the EXE Platform will

Networking (SDVN) solution.

allow service operators to make use of their

In 40RU, the EXE can switch 13,800 video

10GE/100GE IP-Ethernet network. Evertz’s SDVN

services, eclipsing anything available today. The

solution with EXE provides scalability, highly

EXE has been carefully designed to handle the

efficient workflows, and a reduction in capital

demands of live Ultra HD 4K and 8K video, and

and operational costs.

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Hamlet Video

Enterprise Tablet handheld IP and ASI-based services analyser Enterprise is a unique handheld portable realtime analyser of streaming

designed to work as a system for decode, analysis and trend. It’s not a single purpose device that requires multiple dongles. Enterprise is used not only

IP and

for stream analysis but also to perform:

ASI-based

z Record

services

z Playback

encoded as MPEG-2, H.264

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The Enterprise is a complete integrated package

he Hamlet Enterprise Tablet series of

(MPEG-4 part 10) and others, with an intuitive

portable stream analysers have been

graphical control interface. It’s intended to

engineered to provide realtime analysis

cater for the huge increase in internet streaming

z IP packet capture z Monitor audio and display bar graphs FTP/SSH/SERIAL PORT all integrated into one platform z Rack mountable for MCR use in realtime,

of streaming IP and ASI-based services encoded

traffic that needs a convenient compliance

as MPEG-2, H.264 (MPEG-4 part 10) and many

tool that can ensure services can be

LINUX based for professional grade use,

other compression formats. The tablet presents

successfully decoded by consumers. It is

z OTT adaptive bitrate

an intuitive graphical user touch interface

a small, ruggedised, handheld portable

z HEVC decode

allowing for dynamic configuration with user-

tablet-like enclosure with a built-in high

z Sat RF DVB S/S2 etc

definable presets developed on a portable and

resolution 11.6-inch, 16:9 split screen viewing

z Trending of the monitored service

handheld architecture.

capable touchscreen.

not windows

HDSDI on the roadmap.

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Imagine Communications

Magellan SDN Orchestrator magine Communications has unveiled its

SDN Orchestrator enables media companies to

in providing a bridge to next-generation

Magellan SDN Orchestrator, an overarching

ride the improving cost/performance curve of

infrastructures. From the earliest demonstrations

software control system for managing hybrid

the IT industry, while facilitating on-ramps and off-

of IP transport of television signals to the

ramps between legacy and IP networks.

development of the latest SMPTE standards,

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baseband and IP networks, ensuring a smooth transition to an IP-based future. By facilitating

The Magellan SDN Orchestrator also enables

Imagine Communications is involved in every

the integration of baseband and IP, the

the integration of physical operator control

step of the media industry’s migration to IP.

Magellan SDN Orchestrator protects existing

panels and traditional routing control devices,

Product features include:

infrastructure investments, allowing customers

including automation systems, multiviewers,

z Supports and provides a control framework

to maintain operational and workflow integrity

master control panels and other devices in the

in a hybrid environment, while on the path to

facility. More than 100 third-party systems have

an all-IP network.

integrated with industry-recognised Imagine Communications control protocols, easing the way for any facility to begin a phased addition of IP technology into

Incorporating the Magellan SDN Orchestrator

its workflow with the Magellan SDN Orchestrator.

control layer into a hybrid network allows

Using dynamic signal-flow connections and

the entire bit flow to be software-defined,

managing signal mappings, addressing and

significantly improving the way valuable,

translations between legacy protocols and IP,

high-quality video is managed throughout the

the Magellan SDN Orchestrator ensures the

broadcast facility. This delivers complete visibility

dual-environment workflow is never disrupted

of the entire network, offering a management

during migration. With that, media companies

view for optimal operational monitoring of hybrid

have the assurance they require to make the

signals. The Magellan SDN Orchestrator enables

transition to IP, and are able to focus on creating,

predefined workflows through commercial

managing and delivering content more easily

off-the-shelf (COTS) IP switches, providing

and economically than ever before.

professional broadcast performance for all

Developing and introducing this innovative

for IP/SDI/ASI hybrid networks z Presents a unified control environment for operations z Manages IP switching and connectivity using existing workflow controls and practices z Allows media companies to use their own choice of COTS IP switches and benefit from the declining cost curve of the IT industry z Leverages flexibility, scalability and efficiency in next-generation IP-based systems z Features a mix of physical and virtual processing functions z Controls and monitors the virtual plant, providing operational visibility z Offers compatibility with automation, tally, multiviewer, and other devices in the facility z Enables rapid deployment and scaling of operational workflows z Facilitates the transition to an all-IP future by

connections. And by leveraging data centre-

solution is yet another way Imagine

allowing concurrent and transparent

grade COTS switching technology, the Magellan

Communications is leading the industry

operations across legacy and IP networks.

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MultiDyne

SilverBACK A

t IBC2014, MultiDyne demonstrated significant new features for its SilverBACK family of camera-mounted fibre

transport solutions, including a new operator control panel that offers intuitive, user-friendly controls and displays.

The SilverBACK family now includes four models: The flagship SilverBACK-II; the SilverBACKII-IL for multicamera production; the SilverBACK-II4K-L, a feature-rich model that includes Ethernet support and a video option for viewfinder or monitor viewing in the field, enabling camera operators to turn any 4K camera into a true Ultra HD multicamera production; and the SilverBACKII-4K, a low-cost model without the viewfinder/ monitor viewing option, designed to support traditional film-style productions.

Ultra HD support can be added to any existing SilverBACK system through a simple upgrade, enabling customers to deliver a state-of-the-art 4K television experience costeffectively. Utilising MultiDyne’s award-winning SilverBACK solutions, users can seamlessly transmit

and fibre cable. The SilverBACK transport system

range of applications, including digital camera,

any camera signal, including Ultra HD video, HD-

features an elegant, compact case, measuring

sports, ENG, D-SNG and multicamera studio. A

SDI video, audio, intercom, control data, GPIOs,

just over one inch thick with a simple intuitive user

JUICE power supply can be added to support

tally and power, over a single hybrid copper

interface, making it the ideal solution for a wide

camera distances of up to 500m.

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Thomson Video Networks

ViBE XT1000 Xtream Transcoder he ViBE XT1000 Xtream Transcoder is a

2RU platform equipped with hot-swappable

broadcast as well as multi-screen services.

new high-density video transcoder for live

redundant components, the ViBE XT1000

Behind Every Screen brings together the latest

content. The XT1000 supports up to 54 HD

offers industry-leading reliability through load

ingest, branding, ad insertion, encoding/

channels or 180 SD channels with transcoding

balancing and built-in redundancy powered

transcoding, and packaging technologies to

from any format to any format including MPEG-

by Thomson Video Networks’ MediaFlexOS

provide an all-encompassing video infrastructure.

2 and MPEG-4 AVC, making it applicable for

video operating system.

The approach provides dense transcoding for

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linear broadcasts on cable, IPTV, DTH, and DTTV services, as well as multiscreen delivery.

Beyond audio and video transcoding, the

turnaround services via the ViBE XT1000 together

product offers state-of-the-art features including

with premium encoding capabilities, all delivered

As a crucial addition to Thomson

through a combination of video-

Video Networks’ Behind Every Screen

optimised hardware appliances,

strategy, the ViBE XT1000 joins the

software-based encoders running

company’s other industry-leading ViBE

on lower-cost and generic

compression solutions in providing

physical servers, virtualised servers,

customers with every key capability

a cloud infrastructure, or some

they need to deliver a profitable and

combination of the four. As a result,

successful multi-platform convergent

network operators benefit from the

video delivery solution.

The ViBE XT1000 provides a dense and

advantages of virtualisation and VBR statistical multiplexing/CBR/ABR output,

cloud computing without having to abandon

scalable solution for operators to launch new

logo and text insertion, subtitle management,

quality of service, SLAs, video quality, and any of

turnaround services rapidly and cost-effectively.

and audio loudness control as well as WebTV

their other critical operational standards.

By offering up to 50 per cent more transcoding

scrambling and packaging (Apple HLS,

density than competitive products, the ViBE

Microsoft HSS and MPEG DASH).

XT1000 offers the ideal compromise of cost and

Behind Every Screen is a unified and intelligent

The ViBE XT1000 Xtream Transcoder was featured at IBC2014 along with the other components in the Thomson Video Networks

compression performance in non-premium

video delivery approach that combines on-

Behind Every Screen solution, and the product

channel lineups. Housed in a highly resilient

premise and cloud-based resources to support

will be commercially available this year.

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Vislink/TVU Networks

TVUPack TM8200 powered by Vislink hybrid technology T

VUPack with Vislink’s integrated hybrid microwave IP technology simultaneously aggregates microwave bandwidth

with multiple cellular data connections.

The system supports up to six 3G/4G/LTE connections as well as 2 or 7GHz microwave.

The solution is the first to offer Vislink microwave transmission functionality in a backpack, sending video signals up to four times farther than COFDM/DVB-T. Vislink and TVU Networks have joined forces to revolutionise the microwave and satellite newsgathering environment by providing

Vislink’s hybrid microwave is completely

Chris Brandrick, sales director at Broadcast RF

broadcast teams with more flexibility than ever

integrated into the TVUPack which allows

added: “VISLINK’s range of RF video transmission

before. The pair have developed the first of

broadcasters to support a full IP workflow for

hardware allows Broadcast RF to provide for the

its kind holy trinity of broadcast equipment;

control, management and video content of

most demanding and high profile television events

combining cellular, IP and microwave

their microwave and cellular applications

across the world. Whether it’s the FIFA World Cup,

transmission technology in one compact

from the studio. The TVU/Vislink device

the London Marathon or the Wimbledon Tennis

backpack that delivers reliable, live, HD video

automatically adjusts to a new connection

Championships, we can rely on VISLINK hardware

picture quality on the go.

being added or an existing connection

to provide reliable high quality feeds from the

being removed whilst providing a continuous

ground or air.”

Mobile, lightweight and small, the pack can be up and running in just 20 seconds. Its one-

transmission. TVUPack automatically recognises

button operation makes the capturing and

any new connections and automatically

the overall product offers resilient transmission

transmission of live video fast and easy.

shifts transmission if a connection is removed

in all environments even when transmitting from

or lost, offering a complete hybrid IP workflow

a moving vehicle.

Using TVU’s Inverse StatMux technology to aggregate all transmission connections, the TVUPack lets news broadcasters transmit live

for broadcasters.

Naoki Yazawa at Nippon Television Network

By integrating Vislink’s hybrid microwave,

The TVUPack TM8200 is a unique offering that goes above and beyond the capabilities of its

video stream from a remote location back

Corporation, commented: “As a global news

market competitors, and offers a solution to one of

to the newsroom using any (and all) 3G/4G,

organisation, the ability to deliver live video from

the biggest challenges confronting broadcasters

microwave, satellite, Ethernet, wireless and

any location at any time is essential. TVUPack

today: the demand to provide consistently high

even Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN)

enables our correspondents to not only report on

quality footage that caters for today’s increasingly

connections simultaneously, dynamically

breaking stories, no matter where they happen,

content hungry viewers while supporting a

aggregating all connections for maximum

but to report on them in interesting

seamless migration for a hybrid IP workflow utilising

transmission throughput.

and innovative ways.”

simultaneous transmission technology.

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WINNERS

Wohler Technologies

Modular iON monitoring platform he modular iON is a monitoring platform

While the DSP elements of the controller offer

based GUI. Instead of relying on monitors scattered

that enables broadcasters to perform

the ability to process both baseband A/V inputs

throughout a plant, engineers can leverage this

signal monitoring of baseband and

and file-based sources including DVB-ASI or

powerful platform to view and hear any stream at

stream-based signals anytime, in any way, from

IP-TV streams, a variety of low-cost cards enable

any point within their facilities from anywhere. Rather

anywhere. Empowering users to access, control,

users to add I/O and functionality according to

than take trained eyes and ears out of the equation

and manage a virtually unlimited range of signals

their needs. The system’s GUI can be accessed

or limit monitoring of material to a single location,

and associated data remotely from any

either via remote monitoring devices, a web

iON makes audio, video, and data available over

web-enabled PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet

browser, or via a custom local panel equipped

standard LAN and a secure web network.

device, with video and audio content streamed

with the knobs and screens typical of traditional

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Because engineers no longer need be

in realtime, the highly customisable platform

inside an equipment room to have a good

offers unprecedented versatility and scalability.

understanding of what is going on with the

Supporting a range of monitoring interfaces,

broadcast network, it becomes possible for them

including baseband, ASI, IP, and RF, the iON

to centralise global network operations and

platform addresses the demands of past,

reduce their operating expenditures. Multiple

present, and future signal monitoring models and

iON chassis can be located globally yet form

formats. The modular platform evolves alongside

a single monitoring system. By monitoring the

users’ business and engineering needs, enabling

alarm output either with the iON GUI or taking

highly efficient monitoring of both baseband and

XML alarms out into a third-party NMS, users can

stream-based signals and presenting monitored

monitoring devices. In combination, these

address alarms by streaming a live proxy of the

content in a browser for convenient review.

features allow the iON to provide capabilities for

broadcast signal and examining the realtime

both local and remote monitoring of baseband

impact of any issues on broadcast content.

Built on a base chassis capable of high bitrate processing, iON can handle large numbers of

and stream-based formats on a highly scalable

channels within a very small footprint. The 1RU

platform. Designed from the start to be remotely

from just one box, one location, and one

housing features redundant power and multiple

operated, the platform brings video, data, and up

body, giving them access to any input — on

card slots linked via an intelligent high-speed

to 64 audio channels onto smartphones, tablets,

connected devices used anywhere — via an

bus and a DSP/controller card.

and laptops via its device-independent web-

intuitive monitoring interface.

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AEQ-KROMA

ConeXia intercom system T

he new ConeXia intercom system from AEQ-KROMA represents a leap forward and a new concept in regards to intercom

systems as it becomes a global audio solution.

ConeXia has the capacity of up to 1024 x 1024 cross-points and is based upon a modular system of audio I/O cards, but what really makes ConeXia special is the possibility to integrate intercom and broadcast audio sources into the same matrix, with 48 KHz 24 bits sampling.

Further, the system can be built for 100 per cent redundancy when catering for really critical operations. ConeXia is also compatible with all AEQ-KROMA intercom panels, and expands the interface options with almost any telecommunications interface including ISDN, telephone, GSM. Multichannel audio transport is a standard with both MADI or IP. ConeXia’s modular structure allows a user to tailor the system to his or her needs. A variety of

ConeXia provides all kinds of interfaces

z Rack-mounted and desktop user terminals

different audio I/O cards can be chosen and will

for terminal and matrix interconnection,

z Wired or wireless beltpacks

also determine the system’s port distribution.

implemented by means of cards that are

z Virtual panels in PCs or Android/Apple

One of the ConeXia system’s main advantages is the possibility of integrating

installed into the main BC2000 frame or intercom interface frames TR7000 and TR5000.

devices z Party-Line subsystems (EasyNET) z CCU audio

broadcast and intercom audio into the same

Among the multichannel audio interfaces,

matrix. The intercom system benefits from the

AES 10 MADI protocol is offered (through coax

z Microphone audio

broadcast audio quality and performance:

or optical fibre), and 1,024 channels proprietary

z Mixing consoles

z 48 KHz 24 bit sampling and processing

protocol on optical fibre. It is also possible to

z Commentary positions

z AES/EBU audio ports

integrate conventional or GSM calls in the system,

The interfaces for multichannel audio allow for

z 100 per cent redundant matrix

or interconnect systems and terminals using ISDN

the design of systems distributed among several

z Multichannel audio interfaces

lines or IP connections (LAN, WAN, etc.).

venues and provide each system user with any

z Compatible with commentary unit z The fusion of both worlds allows you to

The wide variety of intercom terminals,

of the audio channels available in the whole

together with the additional functions found in

installation. The possibility to link matrixes and

integrate all the available audio sources and

broadcast audio matrixes, enable the design

terminals using IP connections adds another

eliminates the need to manage two different

of very solid audio systems with up to 1,024

option to the system design so it can be adapted

and unrelated audio systems

audio sources, including:

to any possible situation.

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AEQ-KROMA

QS700 Series broadcast monitors he new QS700 Series broadcast monitors

sides, on the top or the bottom. This way,

One of the main features of this series of

from AEQ-KROMA come with the Quad-

it is possible to achieve a composition

broadcast monitors is the management software

Split function integrated in the monitor. The

with various monitors that simulates a

– KROMA Monitor Controller. Each monitor is

range embrace monitors in the sizes of

multiscreen system, with the notable

equipped with an Ethernet connector. This

18.5, 24 and 46-inch.

difference that a system built with the

allows the setting up of a network including all

QS7000 Series will be using independent

the monitors in the system and to have realtime

broadcast monitors from AEQ-KROMA are fitted

processors for each signal and thus not

control over the system configuration. Any of the

with ten video inputs; eight BNC (auto-detecting)

introducing any delay or image degradation

monitor features can be remotely controlled and

video inputs that admit multi-standard analogue

when presenting the signal.

logged for each monitor in the system.

to monitor the audio through the built in speaker

Each of the video signals can be presented with

The QS7000 Series monitors are constantly

or through the headphones output located on

different Tallys and dynamic IMD (in-monitor

analysing the signals that are being shown on

the front of the equipment.

display) either manually programmed or using

screen and will detect any anomaly or issue in

the TSL protocol to keep the different video

regards to the signal, for example out of sync,

with four identical windows, there are different

signals correctly identified. It is also possible

frozen frame, black picture or loss of audio. In

layouts available with several combinations of

to decode the embedded VTIC of

other words, a complete log of all system events

sizes and positions. One main large window can

the signal and display this in different

and alarms can be generated and made

be combined with three smaller signals on both

areas of the monitor.

available to the operators as required.

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This second generation Series of Quad-Split

signals, SD-SDI and HD-SDI and two DVI-I inputs.

This allows for the monitor to operate as a video pre-selector of several signals with the ability to simultaneously visualise four different signals.

The Quad-Split monitors have the option to convert four of the eight BNC inputs into four Active Loop Outputs for the four remaining BNC inputs from the Menu Software.

New tools have been included to assist in signal monitoring, such as independent waveforms for Y, Cb and Cr, vectorscope and histogram, displayed in different colours for a quick identification of each function. The QS7000 Series can be used to monitor both analogue and digital audio thanks to its integrated audio de-embedder. It is possible to monitor the Vumeters for the 16 audio channels of each video signal on-screen, applying a wide range of measuring scales of your choice. It is also possible

In addition to the standard Quad-Split mode

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AJA Video Systems

CION camera z Raw support: Output AJA Raw

apable of shooting at 4K/

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Ultra HD and 2K/HD resolutions,

via 3G-SDI at up to 4K 120fps or via

CION is AJA’s new professional

Thunderbolt at up to 4K 30fps z Lens mount: Industry standard

production camera that features an ergonomic design and offers in-camera

PL mount z 4x 3G-SDI/HD-SDI outputs (4K/Ultra

recording directly to the Apple ProRes family of codecs, including 12-bit 444, for

HD/2K/HD) z 2x 3G/HD-SDI monitor outputs with

pristine image capture. Enabling today’s growing demand for high frame rate

overlay support z 1x HDMI output offering support for

support, CION allows users to output 4K raw data at up to 120fps via 4x 3G-SDI outputs

parameters that are remotely configurable via

and can record directly to AJA Pak SSD media

a web interface and can be accessed through

z 1x HDMI output for 2K/HD

4K and Ultra HD or scaled 2K/HD

at up to 60fps.

any web browser via a LAN connection.

z 2x mic/line/48v XLR analogue audio inputs z 1x USB connector

The camera embraces a familiar, tested form and ergonomic layout. It includes a built-in

Key CION features include:

z 1x 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection

shoulder mount, standard connectors in logical

z Sensor: 4K APS-C sized CMOS sensor with

z 1x Mini TRS headphone jack

positions and a PL lens mount for compatibility

an electronic global shutter. Twelve stops of

z 1x Thunderbolt connector

with industry-standard lenses. When recording

dynamic range

z Optical Low Pass Filter and IR cut filter:

in HD or 2K, the image is oversampled from the

z Recording formats and resolutions:

An integrated OLPF (Optical Low Pass

full 4K sensor, retaining focal length as well as

Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422

Filter) reduces unwanted moir effects while

providing a vibrant and detailed image. A built-in

(HQ), Apple ProRes 422, ProRes 422 (LT) and

still retaining vital image detail. The infrared

filter combines an optical low pass filter (OLPF)

Apple ProRes (Proxy); 4K (4096x2160), Ultra

(IR) cut filter produces high quality colours

to eliminate unwanted aliasing and moir with

HD (3840x2160), 2K (2048x1080), HD

within the image by blocking unwanted

an infrared (IR) cut filter to produce appropriate

(1920x1080). 2K and HD are hardware scaled

colours. Additionally, a back focus adjustment

from the full 4K sensor for high quality

enables the sharpest image possible to be

over-sampled images and retention of

calibration of the distance between lens and

produced. Several 3G-SDI and HDMI outputs also

field of view

sensor allows finely tuned adjustments to

come included, which are simultaneously active

z Media: Record to AJA Pak SSD media

light wavelengths z Back Focus Adjustment: The mechanical

ensure the sharpest image quality possible z User interface: Via operator side panel

and supply the signal to a variety of 4K/Ultra HD

available in 256GB and 512GB capacities.

and 2K/HD monitors.

Transfer via Thunderbolt or USB3 with optional

display, control knob and buttons or via LAN

AJA Pak Dock. Complete 10-bit and 12-bit

connection using a web-browser; no software

workflow from HD to 4K

installation required.

CION’s intuitive user interface can be easily managed from the operator-side with menu

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DMNG Manager ne of the most critical challenges for

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broadcasters today is arriving first on the scene of a breaking news story and

being able to send live video coverage. Tough competition between TV channels, combined with the fact that consumers are demanding news faster and on multiple devices, means that broadcasters must have reliable, cost-effective, and portable video uplink solutions at their disposal.

AVIWEST’s new DMNG Manager is a live video contribution platform that enables control over a wide range of newsgathering equipment including DMNG transmitters, smartphones using the DMNG APP, and DMNG Studio receivers, allowing broadcasters to easily allocate resources and route live video content for transmission over 3G/4G cellular wireless, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and satellite networks. By streamlining DMNG operations, the solution provides broadcasters with significant time and cost savings.

Key features and benefits Prior to AVIWEST’s DMNG Manager, handling

z Advanced monitoring capabilities that simplify

a large fleet of digital mobile newsgathering

newsgathering: Through the device’s geo-

receiver, enabling easy remote control z Easy firmware upgrades: The DMNG Manager

devices was extremely complex. The DMNG

location feature, operators can easily identify

can also be used as a central tool to manage

Manager transforms remote newsgathering by

the exact location of every field unit for

firmware updates of the field units. Firmware

enabling broadcasters and video professionals to

better management and easy troubleshooting.

upgrades to the DMNG Manager itself are

manage and control hundreds of devices with a

In addition, the DMNG Manager indicates the

simple and affordable, providing users with a

single tool. Through an intuitive, web-based user

realtime system and performance of all

cost-effective and future-proof solution

interface, which can be installed through either a

devices in the DMNG ecosystem so that

The DMNG Manager, with its powerful server

cloud-based application or a headend solution,

operators are aware of resource availability and

application, brings enhanced operational

the DMNG Manager brings simplicity, flexibility,

potential warnings

efficiencies and cost savings to broadcasters,

and efficiency to any news organisation.

z Fast remote set-up and configuration:

allowing them to monitor and manage an

Specific benefits include:

The DMNG Manager enables operators to

entire DMNG live video contribution system

z Resource Allocation: One of the unique

push a configuration file to several field units

using a single tool. The product dramatically

capabilities of the DMNG Manager is resource

simultaneously, thus speeding up a

streamlines digital mobile newsgathering

allocation. Using the system, users can

broadcaster’s operations. Additionally, the

operations, enabling the news crew to focus on

route live streams and video files to dedicated

DMNG Manager provides access to the web

actual content without having to worry about a

receivers to increase their operational efficiency

page of every connected field unit and

complicated technical workflow.

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Decimator Design

MD-HX T

he MD-HX is a new low-cost miniature

HDMI or SDI input to be scaled and/or frame

(3G/HD/SD)-SDI/HDMI cross converter.

rate converted to the required standard.

It combines several converters for the

Four (3G/HD/SD)-SDI outputs allow it to be

price of one, for example SDI-to-HDMI,

used as a one-to-4fourdistribution amplifier,

HDMI-to-SDI, down, up, cross converter,

and the output pair one can either be a

and is housed in an aluminium case

copy of the SDI input (default) or the same

with an LCD and button control system.

as pair two. The audio pairs in the SDI and

It will simultaneously convert HDMI and/or

HDMI outputs can be rearranged as required.

SDI to HDMI and/or SDI. The MD-HX includes

There is a USB port for control and firmware

the same down/up/cross converter from

updates, and a metal thread-locking DC

Decimator’s MD-DUCC, allowing either the

power socket.

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Elemental Technologies

Elemental Live HEVC Video Processing for 4Kp50/60 UHD TV lemental Live is the industry’s first software-

and cloud-based resources. The flexibility of

based HEVC video processing solution

Elemental software-defined video solutions

capable of delivering live 4K UHD TV at

allows HEVC video processing to be deployed

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50 and 60fps with support for full frame 4K UHD

into existing workflows without disrupting

encoding. The 50/60p frame rate provides a

ongoing services.

highly immersive viewing experience particularly

Elemental Live has already delivered a

well-suited for live sports content. The action

number of key 4K UHD milestones. During the

and excitement of live sports viewed on a large

2014 Sochi Olympics, Elemental worked with

4K UHD display is a strong contender to the

NTV+, a Russian broadcaster, and Broadcom,

stadium experience and opens up new market

a supplier of HEVC decoding chips for set-top

opportunities for both home and public viewing.

boxes, to enable the world’s first 4K UHD HEVC

At IBC2014, Elemental demonstrated

satellite transmission. At NAB 2014, Elemental

Elemental Live HEVC encoding capabilities for 4K

demonstrated the ability to deliver live 4K HEVC

UHD TV. Elemental Live HEVC video processing

UHD TV via CDN using the MPEG-DASH adaptive

enables broadcasters to launch 4K UHD services

bitrate (ABR) protocol. In May 2014, Elemental

for online, satellite, cable and terrestrial television.

Live was used to process a live 4K UHD HEVC

Workflows powered by Elemental Live HEVC

As a software-defined video solution, Elemental

broadcast of the Vienna State Opera

video processing preserve UHD picture integrity

Live can be deployed on appliances, virtualised

production of Verdi’s Nabucco, featuring

and quality from source to screen.

machines and on cloud-based resources.

Placido Domingo in the lead role.

Elemental will also demonstrate Elemental Live

Elemental Live is software upgradable,

During the 2014 World Cup, Elemental

HEVC video processing for multiscreen delivery

allowing video providers to benefit from new

Technologies and Broadcom partnered

via the internet or an over-the-top (OTT) network.

HEVC encoding advances, including greater

again to support cable and satellite operator

Once packaged into the MPEG-DASH industry

bandwidth efficiencies and wider colour ranges.

Globosat in broadcasting three finals

protocol, live 4K p50/60 UHD video content can

Elemental Live HEVC encoding can be

matches during the tournament live

then be distributed through a third party CDN

performed alongside MPEG-2 and H.264

in 4K UHD. This and other industry firsts,

such as Akamai or Level 3, and delivered to

encoding. Video processing instances can be

powered by Elemental Live HEVC video

mobile devices or to the new generation smart

scaled up and down at any time by taking

processing, promise a bright future for

4K UHD TVs which include HEVC decoders.

advantage of standard off-the-shelf hardware

both HEVC and 4K UHD TV.

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Imagine Communications

Landmark Express Cloud andmark Express Cloud is a complete,

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proven Landmark solution, including

modular and scalable business solution

the ability to:

for the management of advertising sales,

z Create and deliver efficient ad sales

planning, traffic, rights and scheduling processes of today’s growing television operations. Imagine Communications developed Landmark Express Cloud to help small start-up channels and expanding mid-sized broadcasters leverage the

campaigns to drive increased advertising revenue z Manage linear schedules to create the perfect presentation z Control the playout schedule with

world-class power of Imagine’s Landmark Sales,

hands-on scheduling of promos,

Rights and Scheduling solutions for their own

commercials and all interstitial

sophisticated, yet smaller professional operations.

With lower TCO and a simplified configuration focusing on key relevant business functions, Landmark Express Cloud delivers exceptional value, with support for multiple channels, multiple

events z Connect with operations through simplified EPG Export, and included ADC Playlist and As-Run schedules z Realise efficiency via integration that

single, secure cloud environment z Simplify the operational environment, as there

currencies and multiple languages, in a cost-

enables programming, sales and traffic to

is no hardware/software to install, and far

effective, cloud-based system.

share scheduling data in realtime

fewer capital expenditures required to get up

Now, small and mid-sized broadcasters have

Landmark Express Cloud allows channels to

and running z Eliminate the cost and demands related to

the tools to drive sales revenues and manage

focus on managing inventory, optimising sales

costs, while increasing productivity through

and managing rights and schedules — without

system maintenance, including database

powerful scheduling features. The modular solution

special expertise in configuration, testing,

back-ups, virus and threat protection, server

combines key business functions in a standards-

security, back-ups and software updates.

monitoring, OS patches, database

based environment that uses the cloud and

Modular options allow customers to grow

virtualised computing capabilities, allowing media

capabilities as their business grows, without

companies to efficiently manage their businesses

additional data migration requirements. With

across formats, delivery platforms and multiple

Landmark Express Cloud, today’s growing

locations. This service-oriented framework can

operations have a powerful, yet efficient starting

optimise the infrastructure that media companies

platform along with enhanced flexibility to

already have, while providing a seamless

launch new channels, scale to handle new

migration path to cloud-based, next-generation

content, and deliver cross-platform services.

delivery leveraging the Imagine

media and playout.

The key benefits are:

Communications Cloud Platform, including

z Manage the complete workflows of sales,

greater scalability and impressive

With Landmark Express Cloud, growing operations can leverage the functionality of the

rights management and scheduling from a

maintenance, etc. z Enjoy the security of knowing that product and technical experts are managing their mission-critical system z Provide failover services in the event of a disaster z Realise the benefits of world-class service

uptime numbers.

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Imagine Communications

VersioCloud VersioCloud provides improved visibility that optimises advertising playout, efficient methods of disaster recovery, fast channel creation to accommodate seasonal or one-time events, the expansion of brands and content into new markets and new geographies without requiring brick-and-mortar facilities, and a pay-as-you-go Platform as a Service (PaaS) model to greatly lower the cost and time barriers to traditional methods of establishing linear and OTT channels.

Media companies also have tremendous flexibility in designing Playout in the Cloud workflows by integrating VersioCloud with

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oday’s video consumer has an increasing

utilises all of the power and capabilities of Versio

Imagine Communications’ Zenium workflow

array of alternatives now widely available

– but in the cloud.

manager, an agile software engine that offers

via the internet and over-the-top providers,

This pioneering solution allows media

pressuring media companies to take aggressive

companies to manage their entire video

action to maintain market share and keep

channel operations virtually over public and

viewers engaged with their content. In order to

private clouds to quickly reach new markets,

protect and enhance their hard-won brands,

introduce new channels, extend their brands

cost-effectively launch new channels and remain

and effortlessly scale to realise new levels

competitive in an exploding multichannel world,

of profitability. By integrating cloud-based

media companies are increasingly embracing the

playout and hybrid baseband and IP transport,

power and flexibility available only from IP-based

VersioCloud enables comprehensive capabilities

technologies such as cloud playout.

to substantially improve playout and workflow

Imagine Communications’ VersioCloud is an advanced, fully IP-enabled, integrated

challenges, and to facilitate the migration to IP. With VersioCloud, all of the traditional

full operational transparency and precise control capabilities.

Key benefits: z Frees media companies from restrictions imposed by geographies and facilities z Permits on-premises, private cloud and/or public cloud deployments z Increases channel launch speed and reduces infrastructure z Reduces both capital investment requirements and ongoing operational costs z Integrates within traditional architectures in a

playout in the cloud platform that frees media

integrated channel playout functions are now

companies from the constraints of hardware-

cloud-enabled, including automation, branding,

centric networks. The industry’s only integrated

graphics, and file server capabilities. This

playout solution that is 100 per cent software

profoundly improves the interactions between

running on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)

content providers, distributors and networks,

IT platforms, VersioCloud is the latest evolution

affiliates, and video consumers by redefining the

all content-related activities throughout

of the industry-leading Versio platform,

technology required to originate, store, deliver

the broadcast chain to optimise air-time and

encompassing disruptive new technology that

and monetise video content.

advertising inventories.

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hybrid solution model z Optimises content management and performance, and simplifies sharing and rights management z Provides detailed, realtime insight into

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Lawo

mc²36 an ideal solution to meet the demands of a variety of applications. The 21.5-inch full HD touchscreens work hand-in-hand with the touchsensitive colour-illuminated rotary encoders to provide intuitive operation.

Even though the mc²36 is ready-to-go on delivery, it is not limited to a fixed configuration.

Any aspect of the console can be adapted to meet specific user’s needs. All production data can be saved on a USB stick and transferred to another console. This is an ability that is particularly valuable in rental applications.

Among the mc²36’s many other features are awo used IBC2014 to introduce the mc²36

outputs, eight digital AES3 inputs, eight digital

Loudness Metering (for broadcast purposes, and

audio console, a universal all-in-one

AES3 outputs, eight GPIO ports, one MADI (SFP)

also for visual monitoring of microphone groups);

mixing desk, with a feature set for use in

port, three RAVENNA/AES67 channels, and a

Listen Sense (for offline modification of channel

broadcast, theatre, house of worship, live and

headphone jack. In addition to onboard I/O, a

parameters like EQ or dynamics with pre-listen

install applications.

MADI tie-line connection and three RAVENNA/

of settings before switching them online);

AES67 audio-over-IP ports provide future-proof

Audio-follow-Video (allowing automated fades

512x512 port audio matrix) and integrated I/O

connectivity for up to 384 external inputs and

from one camera to another with associated

make the new console an ideal choice for

outputs, offering a total capacity of 496

audio channels); Upmix/Downmix (from stereo

permanent installations with limited space and for

physical inputs and outputs.

to surround and back); Automix (automatic

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Its compact size, DSP micro-core (with internal

rental companies with an eye on transportation

The mc²36 is also fully prepared for intelligent

adjustment of the levels of active and inactive

considerations. And, as it is natively equipped

networking with other mc²36/56/66 consoles,

microphones, while maintaining a constant

with RAVENNA/AES67 technology, the mc²36

and can also be operated in combination

ambient level); Remote Desktop (for seamless

integrates into IP infrastructures.

with Lawo Nova audio routers, giving instant

integration of multiple external PCs with third-

access to thousands of audio channels. Lawo

party solutions into the console’s user interface);

broadcast features like high DSP channel count,

mc2 consoles provide intelligent mechanisms,

mxGUI (allowing complete offline configuration

uncompromised audio quality, reliability, and

including user-rights management, to allow

and advance show preparation); full channel

fast touchscreen operation for ease of use. And

input sharing between consoles.

strip customisation (allowing users to re-arrange

These features combine with essential

for operational security, the mc²36 not only has redundant power supplies but also DSP redundancy.

The Lawo mc²36 was designed as a universal

the order of all DSP modules, including channel

console with the focus on its ease of use.

direct outputs, meter point, fader and aux

In terms of connectivity, the console’s

The console geometry combines with tightly

sends); and Reveal function (automatic

interfaces include 32 mic/line inputs, 32 line

integrated displays and controls to provide

input sorting of VCAs).

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MACOM

MACOM 12G SDI Chipset ACOM offers a portfolio of crosspoint

Our M23145 12G reclocker will reset the jitter

to construct 12G-SDI systems today which will

switches, cable drivers, equalisers and

budget at 12G and also supports legacy SDI

support 4K on a single link.”

reclockers that span a complete

data rates and the MADI audio standard.

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MACOM and Blackmagic Design

HD-SDI signal chain for production and

The part features an integrated trace

collaborated to bring 12G-SDI solutions to

broadcast equipment.

equaliser and jitter detector, all contained

market earlier this year. Blackmagic selected

in a very small package.

MACOM 12G-SDI devices for their new 4K

We demonstrated this industry-first solution at our booth at IBC, and showcased our customer’s solutions for the emerging 4K 60fps workflow.

MACOM develops solutions which optimise the

These products expand on MACOM’s leadership position in 12G-SDI which also includes

UHDTV conversion product.

“Consumers’ appetite for 4K D-Cinema and

a wide portfolio of crosspoint switch solutions.

UHDTV-1 content is growing at a tremendous

cost and performance of equipment that supports SMPTE standards. Typical applications include serial routing switchers, production switchers, master control equipment and other broadcast video systems which are driving the migration to 3G HD transmission and emerging 4K UHDTV standards.

12G-SDI is the next data rate in the evolution of the SDI standard. It is required in order to support 4K video resolutions at 60fps over a single coaxial cable, or optical fibre. In 2014, MACOM introduced six new 12G-SDI products that are the industry’s first complete chipset to support 12G-SDI applications.

Our M23544/M23554/M23564 family of 12G-SDI equalisers are the industry’s first 12G adaptive cable equalisers. They set the standard for 12G reach, while supporting legacy data rates of 6G, 3G, HD and SD-SDI, as well as the MADI audio standard. Containing an integrated reclocker they ensure that the output jitter from the device remains low across all cable lengths. This is critical as the amount of jitter that a 12G-SDI system can tolerate is one quarter that of a 3G-SDI system.

“Viewers are demanding 4K/UHDTV content to

rate,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design.

drivers are the industry’s first 12G cable drivers.

Our M23328/M23428 family of 12G-SDI cable

show on newer panels,” said Russell Thomas,

“By using MACOM’s 12G-SDI products we are

These new devices ensure that customers can

product marketing director, high-performance

able to demonstrate 4K60P solutions carried

meet new 12G and 6G requirements for rise/fall

analogue, MACOM. “By releasing the industry’s

over a single link to serve this new demand. The

times and return loss. Like the cable equaliser

first complete 12G-SDI chipset to complement

performance and robustness of the MACOM

family, they support all legacy SDI data rates

our line of 12Gbps crosspoints, we are giving our

solution enabled us to be first-to-market with this

and the MADI audio standard.

(OEM) customers all of the key building blocks

exciting product, using the 12G-SDI interface.”

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Primestream

FORK Logger V3 SPORT in Denmark implemented

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Primestream’s FORK Logger metadatatagging module within the FORK Production

suite. The path towards this new implementation began when TV3 Sport started to contemplate their transition to a tapeless HD workflow. An increasing amount of the feeds were in HD, and their editing platform needed to move forward to keep up. A search for new tapeless production technologies led TV3Sport to adopt the FORK Production Suite from US manufacturer Primestream.

FORK Logger is a cross-platform logging tool that empowers users to enrich their

What really differentiates this tool from others

while-capture workflows with XDCAM, ProRes,

media, whether live or recorded, with detailed

is that, within the same GUI a user can have

AVC-Intra, and others, while gaining the benefits

metadata and/or subclip highlights, quickly

the live feed and the proxy copy of the feed,

of the FORK MAM and automation platform

and accurately. As the newest component in

meaning that a user can work in realtime or

for media Ingest and Playout (I/O), logging,

the Primestream FORK Production Suite for Asset

delayed by 30 seconds using the proxy.

tagging, proxy editing, workflow management,

Management and Automation, FORK Logger

FORK Production Suite now integrates with

and archiving. Editors can work in Avid Media

increases the speed and flexibility of logging for

data feeds from STATS. FORK Logger users

Composer, Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe

news, sports, and entertainment.

can start their sessions with pre-populated

Premiere Pro with full, two-way communication

placeholders that contain event data pulled

of metadata and marker information.

FORK Logger is designed to put metadata into the clips a user makes. For example, TV3

from the STATS feed. Working from these

SPORT is interested in having people log a

populated placeholders enables users to avoid

FORK and Media Composer without the need

football game as it takes place, with a series of

manually entering data and increases the

for rewrapping or re-encoding either in native

buttons reflecting the primary action within a

accuracy of the descriptive information. STATS

Avid MXF OPAtom format or utilising AMA links,

match. When a goal takes place, you press the

service maintains up-to-the-minute roster and

as well as utilising the Advanced Authoring

button as soon as the goal happens, creating

player statistical information, enabling FORK

Format (AAF) for sending clips, timelines

what amounts to a sub-clip of the goal and 90

Logger users to get to work faster while remaining

and markers from FORK to Avid Media

seconds of subsequent action. You can then

updated with information.

Composer. Finished media can be sent back

put in additional metadata about the clip. The

FORK Ingest technology is available inside

Benefits include sharing content between

to FORK with metadata and markers. The

buttons are logically set-up so it brings up all the

of Logger’s User Interface to begin digitising a

FORK Logger client runs on both Windows

options related to a goal.

live feed or existing media. FORK supports edit-

and Mac OS.

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Quantum

StorNext Connect torNext Pro Storage Solutions are designed

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to content library management. It includes the

interface; download software and upgrade

to enable the newest high-performance

StorNext M662XL Metadata Appliance,

your StorNext clients and servers from a single

digital workflows and drive higher levels of

StorNext QX-1200 RAID Storage to support

screen; restart clients and servers and check

efficiency for broadcasters and post production

production workgroups, integrated Windows/

status on automated tasks from a single screen;

facilities. Users today face challenges building

Linux review stations, proxy and transcode

and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks

storage infrastructure that adequately supports

servers, plus a StorNext AEL500 LTO-6 library to

with realtime activity, performance and

the latest 4K workflows, more camera formats

support LTFS acquisition, delivery, and archive

usage graphs.

performance, scalable and 100 per cent

Included with all StorNext Pro Solutions is StorNext

For StorNext installations that include tape-

Xsan compatible solution

Connect, which offers an easier way to manage

based digital libraries, you can also view

StorNext environments. StorNext Connect allows

realtime status and historical trends, drill down

production a step further to include multi-

you to connect all your StorNext resources in an

into archive media statistics, both tape and disk.

platform content delivery. A StorNext M662XL

intuitive user-friendly graphical view. With StorNext

You can also determine how much of the tape

Metadata Appliance offers high-speed

Connect, you can shorten the time it takes to

media in your digital library is being used and

Windows and Linux IP connectivity for

deploy or upgrade a StorNext environment,

how much of your archived content has been

transcode and proxy acceleration, plus

identify problems before they affect users,

vaulted, both currently and showing historical

StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage for high-

and reduce the risk of downtime or degraded

trends over time.

volume content production

performance by eliminating manual tasks.

and a greater number of delivery options.

StorNext Pro Solutions offer the fastest, easiest and most complete shared high-performance storage for today’s complex collaborative workgroups. Whether you are building a 4K post production studio, refreshing an existing Xsan deployment, or standing up a new broadcast facility, StorNext provides a storage solution for your high-volume workflows. As complete integrated workflow storage solutions, they are ready to deploy in your new or existing fibre channel and IP network.

Each StorNext Pro Solution is designed to match specific workflow needs: z StorNext Pro 4K meets the demands of modern 4K media workflows from ingest to production to delivery with the flash-based metadata performance of the StorNext M445 SSD Metadata Appliance and scalability of the StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage z StorNext Pro Studio combines the StorNext M441D Metadata Appliance with the StorNext QXS-1200 RAID Storage to make it easier to refresh or enhance existing Apple Xsan deployments by providing a high-

z StorNext Pro Workgroup takes media

z StorNext Pro Production supports workflow storage spanning from content production

October 2014

StorNext Connect enables you to install StorNext software through a self-guided

StorNext Connect 1.0 will be included with all StorNext Pro Solution purchases starting in October 2014.

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Transvideo

StarliteHD 5-inch OLED Advanced Monitor ith cameras reducing in size and

StarliteHD accepts many accessories, a

portable systems becoming more

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viewfinder adapter, several battery holders,

and more compact, Transvideo has

sun hoods, and more.

is about the size of a smartphone and weighs

human interface uses the power of the

only 190 grams (0.4lbs). Built-in tools include a

touchscreen panel and rids the user

high-resolution waveform monitor, a precise

of incomprehensible and endless

vectorscope with a histogram of the luminance,

tiered menus.

created a small 5-inch HD OLED monitor, which

In addition, a new concept of

while an embedded recorder delivers dailies in H.264 onto SD cards. You can take some

Specifications summary

snap-shots and generate PDF reports including

z 3G/HD-SDI input + reclocked output

camera and lens metadatas (ARRI and Sony cameras carrying metadatas through HD-SDI

5-inch OLED touch screen with wide colour gamut (EBU)

only). The StarliteHD OLED monitor has a rugged

z Extremely lightweight: 190g/0.4lbs

construction, made up of avionics grade

z 5-44v DC power input through Lemo2 ‘mini’

aluminium, and low power consumption.

z Low power consumption

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WorldCast Systems

Audemat DVB-T/T2 Monitor W

orldCast Systems exhibited its Audemat DVB-T/T2 Monitor at IBC2014, which combines Signal Monitoring for

DVB-T and DVB-T2 in one flexible and future-proof solution. For broadcasters managing a transition between these two technologies or who wish to protect their investment if migration is a possibility in future, the Audemat DVB-T/T2 is an attractive solution. easy interpretation and you can generate a report

stages throughout the Digital TV broadcast

Key features

on the specific channels of interest. The Transport

chain: the MPEG stream coming from the

The Audemat DVB-T/T2 is a comprehensive

Stream Template Monitoring enables the user to

studios, the T2MI signal generated by the

solution featuring audio/video streaming,

compare the TS Structure of their channel to a user-

gateway (for DVB-T2), the RF broadcast from

automatic scanning, MPEG services monitoring,

defined reference and generate an alarm when

the site, the SFN reception, etc.

freeze pictures, network delay, TS recording and

the performance differs from that expected.

T2-MI monitoring and analysis.

Combining RF receivers, GPIOs and powerful software applications, AUDEMAT

Picture control

DVB-T/T2 is the ideal system for centralised

Signal and data monitoring

In addition to measurements, the Audemat

monitoring of all relevant information at

Able to monitor up to 20 channels via its RF

DVB-T/T2 also provides realtime streaming to your

the transmitter site. In addition to alarm

receiver and one via an ASI input, the Audemat

desktop so you can see exactly what the viewer

management, it also enables troubleshooting

DVB-T/T2 Monitor allows you to track the

is seeing at any point in the broadcast. This also

with remote access to the unit remotely

realtime status of your signal 24/7/365. You

allows you to analyse changes and problems from

for realtime measurements, commands

can sequentially monitor a set list of DVB-T

the viewer’s perspective.

and streaming.

Powerful yet simple control

broadcasters and service providers and

and/or DVB-T2 channels as well as performing monitoring of Single Frequency Networks.

With a built-in Spectrum Analyzer and

It can provide QoS monitoring for The Audemat DVB-T/T2 can be controlled locally

is also frequently used by regulation authorities

customisable parameters to trigger alarms, a

or remotely with the intuitive software supplied

to check broadcasters’ compliance with

user will receive instant notification of any

and is compatible with any SNMP-based

regulations.

out-of-tolerance condition.

management system. It also provides the ability

Realtime and recorded meaurements

Audemat DVB-T/T2 is an innovative,

to access, configure and control other co-

professional yet affordable platform offering

located equipment at the transmitter site

comprehensive monitoring and control to

with remote control over TCP/IP.

broadcasters working in DVB-T and/or DVB-T2.

The Audemat DVB-T/T2 can perform realtime

Combining both technologies in a single

measurements and record logs for 30 days to

Applications

platform ensures that no extra expense will be

enable performance tracking and historical analysis.

Audemat DVB-T/T2 enables monitoring as well

required should their DVB-T network migrate to

The measurements are displayed graphically for

as picture control and remote control at many

DVB-T2 in future.

October 2014