Asia-Pacific Broadcasting (APB) Systems Integration 2017 | Page 14

GBS Alliance shapes radio
broadcasting with AoIP technology
After exploring extensive proofs-of-concept thoroughly
with GBS Alliance, Vietnamese radio broadcaster Voice of
Vietnam (VOV) has chosen to adopt the AES67 audio-over-
IP (AoIP) standard for its new digital mixing consoles and
routing systems.
Using the Axia Livewire+ AoIP system
developed by the Telos Alliance, VOV
was able to construct a “technologically
advanced network” over its existing
infrastructure.
Perry Leong, senior manager for GBS
Alliance, explained: “With this installation,
VOV is able to benefit from cost reduction
in installation materials, ease of installation
and maintenance. Users can now deliver
high reliability, low-latency uncompressed
digital audio, logic plus routing control,
and programme associated data over
Ethernet.”
Additionally, Axia intercom systems
were installed to connect all VOV’s studios
and master control room over the same
network that supports the Axia audio
consoles and routers. Ten analogue
production studios were also furnished
with Axia xNodes, which GBS Alliance
described as the building blocks of an
Axia system. This, according to Leong, has
enabled older studios that are queued for
the phase upgrades to enjoy the benefits
of Livewire+, including control routing of
audio feeds and sources in the distributed
Livewire+ AoIP system.
In Singapore, GBS Alliance recently
helped the Ngee Ann Polytechnic School
of Humanities and Social Sciences (HMS)
to build a new studio with Axia Livewire+
AoIP products. HMS was looking for a
long-term solution to address end-of-
life equipment, eliminate cumbersome
installations, and reduce tedious
maintenance work by cutting unnecessary
studio equipment.
For this particular project, Leong
explained that GBS Alliance had to work
with a very tight project deadline, as the
studio had to be completed before the
commencement of a new semester. “In
less than 10 working days, GBS Alliance
managed to hand over the project, having
completed the installation, commissioning
and training,” he added.
The project consists of two studios
— on-air and production — powered by
Axia IQ and RAQ respectively. With the
new studios, HMS can now increase its
resources for their students by dividing
studio usage, or to combine them as one
to simulate a “real” broadcast workflow.
Furthermore, the Axia RAQ system is built
with a mobile rack, which can easily be
used for campus outside broadcasting (OB)
projects such as open house events.
Leong continued: “The HMS technical
team was also pleased with how much
GBS Alliance has integrated the Axia Livewire+ AoIP system for Vietnamese radio broadcaster Voice
of Vietnam’s new digital