August 2013
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exactly the same equipment, meaning a job can start in one room and finish in another, which was not previously possible. Twickenham Studios now has
Dolby Premier Studio Certification, which includes room acoustics, monitoring standards, equipment selection and installation standards, which are all measured and evaluated as part of the certification. Cavagin says: “We now surpass our competitors and have the best dubbing theatre in the country, bar none. We offer the highest grade equipment in the best
Adder on the road
By Holly Ashford
At a recent KVM roadshow event, Adder Technology discussed how its technology could be used to improve efficiency and reduce complexity in the broadcast and post production environments. A demonstration was also given of its Avid and Autodesk systems. Jamie Adkin, strategic sales manager at Adder, described how the company had wanted to create something “new and different” with a focus on “collaboration.” Adder Infinity is a product which has been on the market for almost four years, however, Adkin says that the company has “accelerated development in the technology over the past 18 months,” which has resulted in “a very high end solution for both high end broadcast and post production, but also in the AV world.” Collaboration is stressed, as the technology allows for multiple people in different locations to access the same computer at the same time, which is vital in a control room environment. What’s more, Adkin asserts, “it’s very easy and you don’t need lots of technology to do it.”
What Adder has created “brings every aspect of KVM products under the single umbrella of ADLINK Infinity.” The BBC is currently using the system to link equipment in its MediaCity Salford facility, with that in London’s broadcasting House. Adder has created a network, which not only allows ease of use, but also frees up valuable space in broadcasting and post production suites. This means users always have hardware available and always have the ability to use that hardware. Adkin sums up the company’s technology by saying users are not just buying a KVM matrix or remote access tool, but a “whole package and solution under one umbrella.”
sound room, which is bigger than any room in Soho. “People often forget how important KVM solutions are. This is because if the system is working exactly how you want it to, then you will not notice it.
“An example of how it has
improved working is the ability to relay system controls. Before, we had a hotkey solution, which meant editors had to remember combinations of keys. Now there is an interface, which enables the
operators to bring up exactly what they want. This is great for when the pressure is on and removes the hassle so that you can get on with the job in hand. “We need to get our hands on the audio ProTools and the
visual ProTools; we have to access all of these screens at the flick of a switch. Mixers can now work with audio before it gets to the console, meaning they have control over every single element.”
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