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KCET sets up versatile communications network
US independent public TV station KCET is using the Riedel Artist digital matrix intercom system and RockNet real-time audio network to support flexible communications across its production facilities , and to enable stable and secure distribution of audio between its studios and control rooms .
Gordon Bell , vice-president of engineering at KCET , explained : “ We require total flexibility and connectivity so that we can easily interconnect across different studios for larger productions , or insulate the different aspects of the operation to support multiple independent productions simultaneously .”
Operating a state-of-the-art broadcast facility in Burbank , California , KCET also rents out its studio space , which includes a virtual studio . Within these facilities , KCET uses the Riedel Artist system to link two control rooms , two production stages , 15 edit bays , tape rooms , master control / on-air operations , transmission and an insert studio .
Tyler Ries of KCET ’ s engineering department added : “ As a digital communications systems with functions including MADI I / O and enhanced user interfaces , the Artist offers features and capabilities that just don ’ t exist anywhere . We chose the RockNet system for si6milar reasons . The all-digital , redundant audio network allows for reliable connections , and eliminates a mess of patch cords while enabling on-the-fly configurations that don ’ t interrupt production .”
The Riedel RockNet system provides KCET with a stable and robust connection between stages and control rooms . It also facilitates creation of digital audio links throughout the KCET facility as needed . Integrated with Yamaha ’ s digital mixing consoles , RockNet also provides high-quality microphone preamplification and digital conversion .
Joyce Bente , president and CEO of Riedel North America , said : “ An award-winning creator and distributor of cultural and educational programming , KCET is among the [ US ’] most-watched public TV stations . We ’ re proud that KCET has put our Artist and RockNet systems to work in supporting these productions and in enhancing its facility rental services .”
In Asia , Riedel has moved to strengthen its presence in South-east Asia by announcing a new partnership with Hanoi-based Vietcoms , who will serve as a systems integrator and distribution partner for Riedel in Vietnam .
Vietnam is a new and exciting market for Riedel , declared Cameron O ’ Neill , director , Asia-Pacific , Riedel Communications . “ We are confident that our new partnership with Vietcoms will accelerate the implementation of our products across the region . Our product portfolio can facilitate significant improvements in workflow efficiency and flexibility , and we ’ re pleased to be working with an experienced local integrator to bring these products — and their benefits — to Vietnam ’ s broadcast facilities ,” he added .
By offering products such as Riedel ’ s Artist digital matrix intercom system , Acrobat digital wireless intercom system , MediorNet real-time media network , and MicroN 80G media distribution network device , Vietcoms believes it will be better equipped to help customers move away from legacy workflows and establish new workflows optimised to increase efficiency while reducing total cost of ownership .
Khang Do , president at Vietcoms , summarised : “ Riedel ’ s best-in-class products will aid us in providing customers with smart , versatile solutions that support more efficient and agile operations .”
Khang Do , president at Vietcoms ( left ) and Cameron O ’ Neill , director , Asia-Pacific , Riedel Communications , agreeing on a new partnership that sees Vietcoms serving as a systems integrator and distribution partner for Riedel in Vietnam .
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KCET is using the Riedel Artist digital matrix intercom system and RockNet real-time audio network to support flexible communications across its production facilities .
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