12 April 2018
NEWS & VIEWS
G & D highlighting 4K / UHD signal switching
Guntermann & Drunck ’ s ( G & D ) show highlights are revolving around “ pixel-perfect ” video quality and the switching of 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) resolutions using matrix systems , says the company .
At booth N3917 , G & D is demonstrating the efficient and flexible implementation of large distributed IT installations . Control- Centre-Digital and ControlCentre- Compact , G & D ’ s keyboard , video and mouse ( KVM ) matrix switches , provide the backbone of the computer equipment in use and afford producers with flexible and distributed access to remote computers .
The ControlCentre-Compact is available in six expansion levels , provides between eight and 112 ports , and is compatible with the ControlCentre-Digital , as well as end-user devices , making it possible to add new systems to existing infrastructures .
G & D is also highlighting how
GatesAir is unveiling the Intraplex IP Link 200A , the company ’ s first AES67-compliant audio-over-IP ( AoIP ) codec .
The IP Link 200A is designed to allow broadcasters to interconnect studios and remote locations , including transmitter sites , using the AES67 standard and any of today ’ s encoding algorithms across wide-area IP networks .
The IP Link 200A is a hybrid model that interconnects AES67 and analogue / AES3 signals simultaneously , and enables conversion between the two formats . With
G & D is presenting a brand-new KVM-over-IP device at NAB Show 2018 .
all its products — with different features and variants — are compatible and can be combined with each other . For example , the KVM extender DP1.2- Vision can be easily integrated into G & D matrix systems and thus allow the extension and switching of 4K / UHD signals at 60Hz through the matrix . DP1.2-Vision is equipped with G & D ’ s HDIP compression mode , which is now in Level 3 of its development stage . HDIP , according to G & D , allows the loss-less transmission of video signals with a resolution of 4K / UHD at 60Hz , with optimum image quality and latency-free operation .
G & D also encourages visitors to check out a brand-new KVM-over- IP device , as the company expands its KVM-over-IP portfolio .
GatesAir debuting AES67-compliant AoIP codec
The IP Link 200A is designed to allow broadcasters to interconnect studios and remote locations , including transmitter sites , using the AES67 standard and any of today ’ s encoding algorithms across wide-area IP networks .
dedicated channels for both , users still operating in analogue or AES3 mode have a future-proof path to an industry-adopted AoIP standard , says GatesAir .
Additionally , those operating in mixed mode can convert between the AES67 and analogue / AES3 as required . In any scenario , the IP Link 200A simplifies the cabling and removes limitations on location of the codec , the company adds .
As with other IP Link codecs , the IP Link 200A integrates features that enhance stream reliability and
Enhancing workflow efficiency at the heart of Masstech Innovations ’ solutions
Marking the first NAB Show that Masstech and SGL are exhibiting as Masstech Innovations , the company is showcasing its FlashNet media object storage application , a crossplatform content management system that can be integrated with media asset management ( MAM ), production asset management ( PAM ), newsroom control system ( NRCS ), automation , video server and library systems to enhance media companies ’ workflow efficiency .
FlashNet can be deployed onpremise , in the cloud , or in a hybrid configuration , and is able to support disk- and tape-based storage independently or in combination .
Designed as a hardwareagnostic solution , FlashNet features automated failover and built-in redundancy , and is further equipped with linear tape file system ( LTFS ) support to allow tapes to be mounted on a Windows file system for emergency access .
The company is also demonstrating its MassStore media services framework for advanced applications . Packed with a collection of services that supports media management functions , this Masstech solution is able to provide a service orchestration layer to facilitate interaction between
network security , among other benefits . This includes GatesAir ’ s Dynamic Stream Splicing software , which mitigates IP packet loss and eliminates off-air time through multiple redundant streams . The software borrows data from these redundant streams , which can reside on the same network or separate paths . GatesAir ’ s integration of a firewall and advanced packet filtering capabilities strengthen network security , protecting against outside intrusions to ensure “ rocksolid ”, on-air signal protection .
Find out more at booth N3703 .
Masstech Innovations ’ solutions are designed to manage media assets across a wide array of storage systems .
MAM , PAM , digital asset management ( DAM ), and NRCS solutions and stored media objects .
Besides allowing rapid deployment of customisable workflows , MassStore is integrated with transcoding capabilities , and can be scaled to meet media companies ’ varying functional requirements , says Masstech .
Find out more at booth SU2806 .
Live production goes all-software with ChyronHego
ChyronHego is introducing new solutions for live production that run on standardised IT infrastructure — either on-premises or in a remote data centre .
CAMIO Universe , an end-to-end , all-software ecosystem for multi-platform delivery , now comes with key updates to all its components . For instance , CAMIO 4.4 brings new features for publishing content straight from the newsroom to Facebook , Twitter and other social media outlets . And with LUCI5 , ChyronHego ’ s new HTML5-based LUCI plug-in , producers are able to browse , create , as well as order images and video assets , from CAMIO without having to leave the familiar environment of their newsroom computer systems .
Also on display at booth SL1208 is LyricX , the next version of ChyronHego ’ s graphics creation and playout solution . An all-new , built-in HTML browser within LyricX streamlines integration with ChyronHego ’ s Live Assist Panels and CAMIO , both of which are HTML-based systems .
Other highlights include PRIME 3.0 , the latest version of the company ’ s 64-bit , all-software graphics rendering machine , which includes
Cobalt Digital is showcasing the 9904-UDX- 4K-12G UHD 12G / 3G / HD / SD-SDI up / down / cross-converter , which is now available for shipping .
Equipped with Cobalt ’ s latest generation of advanced image and audio processors for the openGear platform , the 9904-UDX- 4K base card provides quad 3G-SDI and 12G-SDI I / O with SDI muxing and demuxing and up / down / cross-conversion . Other options include RGB colour correction and SDR-to-HDR up-mapping via Technicolor ’ s high dynamic range ( HDR ) Intelligent Tone Management ( ITM ) processing .
Other highlights at booth SL6505 include Cobalt ’ s new 9992-ENC-4K-HEVC H . 265 streaming encoder , and 9971-MV18-4K series of multiviewers . The MV18 is equipped with 18 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) 12G-SDI auto-detect inputs , which can be scaled as needed across a full 3840x2160 4K / UHD raster output .
As for the 9992-ENC-4K-HEVC H . 265 , the streaming encoder plat-
An all-new , built-in HTML browser within LyricX streamlines integration with ChyronHego ’ s Live Assist Panels and CAMIO , both of which are HTMLbased systems .
tighter integration with the CAMIO Universe workflow , and the ability to deliver 10-bit hybrid log gamma log ( HLG ) high dynamic range ( HDR ) output for productions .
For the first time at a major trade show , ChyronHego is also presenting an all-software-based live studio show . At the core of the end-to-end production workflow is the latest version of ChyronHego ’ s Live Compositor , a scalable , powerful and intuitive software solution for multi-camera production that allows broadcasters to create compelling live video content in an all-software environment .
Cobalt rolls out new innovations to support 4K / UHD applications
Cobalt Digital ’ s
9904-UDX-4K features the company ’ s latest generation of advanced image and audio processors for the openGear platform , and is now available for shipping .
form supports quad 3G-SDI and 12G-SDI inputs , and is integrated with Cobalt ’ s HEVC / H . 265 videoencoding technology with audio and video processing features , including frame synching , noise reduction , and advanced audio processing .