16 June 2018
NEWS & VIEWS
Cobalt expands 4K / UHD and HDR support for openGear platform
Cobalt Digital is exhibiting 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 3G-SDI and 12G-SDI I / O with SDI mixing and demuxing and up / down / cross-conversion . Other options include RGB colour correction and SDR-to-HDR upmapping via Technicolor ’ s high dynamic range ( HDR ) Intelligent
Tone Management ( ITM ) processing .
Cobalt ’ s 9971-MV18-4K series of openGear multiviewers are equipped with 18 4K / UHD 12G-SDI autodetect inputs , which can be scaled accordingly across a full 3840x2160 4K / UHD raster output .
Alongside the 9904-UDX-4K , Cobalt is also showcasing the 9971-MV18-4K series of openGear multiviewers . Featuring support for the latest signal types , the MV18 incorporates 18 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) 12G-SDI auto-detect inputs , which can be scaled as needed across a full 3840x2160 4K / UHD raster output .
With an aim to expand its presence in South-east Asia , Cobalt has also appointed systems integrator Elevate Broadcast as its distributor in the region . According to Cobalt , the agreement covers 10 Southeast Asian countries , allowing the company to gain a deep market penetration and knowledge of regional and local customers and technology . Find out more at booth
6H3-01 .
R & S places broadcasters on-track in IP journey
Adder Technology develops ‘ world ’ s smallest ’ KVM transmitter
Adder Technology is highlighting ADDERLink Infinity 100T ( AL- IF100T ), an IP-based KVM ( keyboard , video , mouse ) transmitter .
Describing the ALIF100T as the “ world ’ s smallest ” KVM transmitter , Adder Technology says that the ALIF100T is ideal for the Asian broadcast market , where rack space is often at a premium .
As the newest member to the ADDERLink Infinity range , the ALIF100T can be plugged directly into any computer . For instance ,
From strategies for SDI over IP to over-the-top ( OTT ) convergence with linear terrestrial broadcasting , Rohde & Schwarz ( R & S ) is highlighting key market drivers that are fuelling the industry ’ s growth throughout Asia-Pacific with the showcase of its solutions , which span across different application areas in the broadcast and electronic media processing market .
For instance , R & S is bringing the R & S Clipster for mastering and distribution of feature films and episodic TV . Supporting up to 4K120p , from a wide array of media file formats or baseband SDI , R & S Clipster is equipped with the ability to support various stages of post production with its built-in tools . Conforming , video tape recorder ( VTR ) emulation , non-linear editing , real-time video processing , and advanced colour format transformations are some of the features R & S Clipster provides .
In addition to the creation of files , R & S Clipster also provides video playback for QC , review and approval , or playout to tape via SDI , DisplayPort and HDMI with 16 channels of embedded SDI
the transmitter can be hung from the back of the source , and can be retrofitted into existing infrastructure , without taking up any unit space if rack-mounted .
And with its “ small form factor ”, the transmitter can be installed in mobile trucks , which have less space internally compared to large data centres . The ALIF100T also allows users to link its outside broadcast ( OB ) units together in new rack space .
In addition , the ALIF100T is audio or 16 channel of AES / EBU .
Alongside R & S Clipster , the company is also displaying its R & S Venice , a playout and ingest platform that enables broadcasters to deliver content by merging SDI and video-over-IP technologies , thus empowering them to migrate to IP-based production . Equipped with a new server core , R & S Venice provides a single platform covering both live and studio productions , and channel playout applications .
Find out more at booth 4T2-04 .
Adder Technology ’ s
ALIF100T IP-based KVM transmitter can be plugged directly into any computer , and retrofitted into existing infrastructure .
designed to reduce power consumption by using only 2W , which ensures less heat is generated and less cooling is required , therefore reducing costs .
Visitors can check out the ALIF100T at booth 6H4-01 .