18 April 2018
NEWS & VIEWS
Utah Scientific demonstrates Axon ’ s IP and 4K / Ultra HD solutions
Crystal Vision is showcasing its “ flexible ” IP platform — the Marble-V1 media processor hardware and the initial six software apps that run on it .
A crystal clear vision for IP
Crystal Vision is showcasing its “ flexible ” IP platform — the Marble-V1 media processor hardware and the initial six software apps that run on it .
Featuring a CPU / GPU processor , Marble-V1 is a card housed in the Vision frames and offers six bidirectional SDI connections , four 10GbE SFP + network interface ports , eight bidirectional discrete AES stereo channels and multiple referencing capabilities .
The initial six software apps are IP gateways between SDI and SMPTE 2022 or 2110 for transport of uncompressed video over 10GbE IP networks , and IP-to-IP translators for making adjustments to IP flows — such as network address translation , multicast to unicast address conversion , protocol conversion between ST 2022 and ST 2110 , and the creation of media firewalls .
App features include full VLAN support , clean switching between flows , sophisticated synchronising , PTP support , 10 frames of video delay , unicast and multicast transmission support , signal status monitoring , user definable traffic shaping , and support for AMWA NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 .
Designed for smaller projects and ideal for housing Marble-V1 , the new Vision 1 1U frame brings further flexibility to the Vision frame system and incorporates the usual Vision benefits , including numerous signal outputs .
At booth N2516 , Crystal Vision is also showing the keyers , video delays and fail-safe routing switches from its well-established Indigo frame system , including the acclaimed Safire 3 real-time chroma keyer .
Aviwest enhances live video contribution & distribution systems
Aviwest is demonstrating an enhanced version of its StreamHub receiver , decoder and distribution platform . Now HEVC / H . 265-compliant , StreamHub can be deployed on-premises or operated as a cloud-based solution implementing an all-new patented IP bonding stack known as SafeStreams v3 , which ensures ultra-low latency ( down to 300ms ) and improved transport protocol reliability using even less data .
Taking the limelight at booth C2139 is the new AIR Series . Featuring a powerful , ultra-lightweight design , the video uplink systems are designed for on-the-go video professionals , providing them with portable , versatile and affordable solutions .
Integrating best-in-class hardware encoders , the series enables HD and SD encoding , as well as “ exceptional video quality ”. Featuring up to six network links ( four cellular modems , one internal Wi- Fi and one Ethernet ), a three-hour internal battery and Aviwest ’ s SafeStreams technology , the AIR series allows broadcasters to stream live videos and store and forward recorded content , even during unpredictable and un managed network conditions .
For 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ), Aviwest offers the HE4000 4K / UHD HEVC / H . 265 live encoder . Designed to deliver 4K / UHD and HD content over unmanaged IP networks , the 1RU encoder combines 10-bit and 4:2:2 HEVC / H . 265 encoding with the latest generation of SafeStreams technology for delivering of live video content over IP at low latencies and bitrates .
Aviwest ’ s new AIR Series video uplink systems are designed for on-the-go video professionals , providing them with portable , versatile and affordable solutions .
Utah Scientific is showcasing 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) and Ethernet infrastructure solutions from Axon Digital Design .
These include the Cerebrum control and monitoring system , which can be integrated with Utah Scientific ’ s S2022 IP router to deliver SDI — including 4K / UHD — and S2022 content , in compliance with the Alliance for IP Media Solutions ( AIMS ) roadmap for the transition to IP operations .
Other Axon solutions include the SynView multiviewer , which is capable of handling both 4K / UHD and any IP format . Two basic models of SynView are available , each in two versions ( SDI I / O or Ethernet
I / O ). These versions can be mixed and matched to build a hybrid multiviewer with up to hundreds of inputs and eight 1080p heads ( on SDI ), or two heads with 4K / UHD resolution .
The system can scale , position , de-embed , overlay and process eight video channels .
Utah Scientific , which is the US distributor for a range of Axon products and production tools , is also highlighting its own 400 Series hybrid digital router , a flexible platform designed to accommodate next-generation IP signals along with SDI . All within a common frame , the 400 Series can handle any number of IP and SDI signal
Viaccess-Orca discussing cloud and VR
To help shape a smarter and safer digital TV and over-the-top ( OTT ) experience , Viaccess-Orca ( VO ) is presenting its latest solutions in content protection , data analytics and immersive video experiences .
At the French Pavilion at booth SU4517 , VO is demonstrating advanced analytics and monetisation capabilities for its end-to-end , cloud-based TV Platform as a Service ( TvaaS ). Key highlights include : n Advanced analytics dashboards , which enable service providers to measure the effectiveness of the various content discovery sources , including recommendations , searches , promotions , and catalogue and apps exploration , to improve and optimise the customer experience . n A search analysis tool that provides insights into subscribers ’ interests , data on how well the current TV offering meets those interests , and feedback on the effectiveness of the search . n A state-of-the-art advertis-
Calrec supports remote production
Calrec ’ s key highlight is the RP1 remote production unit , a livebroadcast product that directly addresses an increasingly prevalent requirement for high-quality content from remote locations .
RP1 consists of a 2U core that contains integrated field-programmable gate array ( FPGA ) -based digital signal processing ( DSP ), enabling a console surface at another facility to control all mixing functionality .
The RP1 core manages all the processing for IFB routing and remote monitor mixes , and it does so locally with no latency . This level of integration and remote control makes it simple for any
ing functionality that allows service providers to manage multiple advertising campaigns from one interface for increased revenue in the multi-screen environment . Using VO ’ s solution , service providers can insert pre-roll and mid-roll dynamic ads into their video assets across all devices .
VO is also allowing service providers to deploy and manage
remote mix engineer to set up IFB mixes and eradicates any delay for remote listeners or presenters , says Calrec .
The RP1 core quickly embeds audio into existing video-transport mechanisms , while its modular I / O backbone accepts any of Calrec ’ s I / O cards . This versatility means the RP1 can connect via analogue , AES , MADI , SDI and the latest audioover-IP ( AoIP ) solutions such as AES67 , Ravenna and Dante .
Utah Scientific ’ s 400 Series hybrid digital router is a flexible platform designed to accommodate nextgeneration IP signals along with SDI .
formats along with audio and data . The new SMPTE ST 2110 and ST 2022-6 / 7 IP formats are supported , along with 3G-SDI , analogue , HD , SD , as well as audio signals including analogue , digital AES3 , MADI , TDM and AES67 .
Find out more at booth SL6324 .
Viaccess-Orca ’ s Virtual Arena allows customers to deliver both live and ondemand streamed , digital rights management-protected , 360 ° video content at the highest resolution levels . immersive video experiences on multiple devices , including virtual reality ( VR ) devices , through its Virtual Arena solution . Leveraging the VO Player playback infrastructure , Virtual Arena customers can deliver both live and on-demand streamed , digital rights management ( DRM ) - protected , 360 ° video content at the highest resolution levels — 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) and above .
The RP1 remote production unit is a live-broadcast product that directly addresses an increasingly prevalent requirement for high-quality content from remote locations .
At booth C7408 , Calrec is showing a suite of new features on the RP1 . These include a two-band filter and four-band EQ , expander and gate facilities , compressor and sidechain EQ facilities , direct output for all remote faders ( up to 5.1 wide ), and remote auxes via Calrec Assist .
Other highlights from Calrec include Brio 12 , a compact 12-fader audio mixer that is making a US debut at the show .