DVS Digital Video Systems, which joined the Rohde & Schwarz group in December 2010, will now operate under the name Rohde & Schwarz DVS. The company, whose film and video post production products include Clipster and Venice, will continue as an independent organisation within the Rohde & Schwarz group. Peter Spoer and Hans- Ulrich Weidenbruch will continue as CEOs, and the company HQ remains in Germany. As part of the change, the companies are combining their sales activities. As a result, DVS products will be marketed in more than 70 countries via the Rohde & Schwarz sales network. 7.E25
Future snapshot of AoIP networking
An intelligent audio ecosystem gives broadcasters greater control and capability says Wheatstone Corp VP of Engineering Andrew Calvanese Opinion
If we had time-lapsed snapshots of the broadcast studio, we’d see that AoIP networking occurred in two stages over the past decade. First, the transport layer was built to carry IP audio. Then, a second control layer of PCs was added on top to run out the commands used for directing, managing and organising audio in the broadcast studio. Now, the next generation of AoIP networks combines both logic control and transport into one ecosystem that changes the picture entirely for studio operation. At Wheatstone, we manufacture the WheatNet-IP AoIP system combining command and control, logic and audio transport into one Intelligent Network. We find that broadcasters are able to be more creative and responsive in this environment. An integrated audio ecosystem gives broadcasters greater control and capability because each component of the system
is always linked in and available from anywhere on the network. Just as a large business network benefits from centralised administration and control, so does the AoIP network. In contrast, any node, control surface, or application that is not part of this ecosystem is more difficult to access, just as orphaned printers, drives, or modems are more difficult to reach in a business network.
Unifying all components
through one system simply offers better control and access, whereas isolating devices from networked control ultimately limit flexibility, reliability, and creativity. What’s more because each component is able to ‘see’ and interact with all of the other components in the network, complex features and dynamic, conditional functionality can be applied. Tasks like wholesale station reformatting, studio switching, and changing audio processing when, say, a certain
AoIP fosters true IP networking and devices, which simplifies installation and maintenance. Because every device uses the same common Ethernet cable and plugs into a common Ethernet switch, special serial cables and distribution systems or logic adapter cards and breakout boxes are not needed. Changing logic functionality is as simple as a few clicks of the mouse, rather than punching down wires or uploading complicated configuration files, as is the case with older AoIP systems.
In short, just as audio
Andrew Calvanese: ‘Unifying all components offers better control and access’
mic turns on, can be programmed as needed. All this is achieved with little more than a single cat5 cable.
In addition, an integrated
processing has evolved beyond a simple equaliser or compressor, today’s most advanced AoIP systems have progressed beyond simply sending audio over a network. They can provide unparalleled control for unleashing the creativity, responsiveness and flexibility needed to succeed in the most competitive of environments. 14.119
Monitoring the connected world
Monitor and manage video on your multiscreen networks to ensure superior QoE for your customers.