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SHOW 2014 COUNTDOWN TO AMSTERDAM
IBC By James McKeown
THE COUNTDOWN to IBC2014 starts in earnest in this issue. Our preview showcases just a selection of new products and updates that you can expect to see in Amsterdam come September. As for the exhibition halls, it’s business as usual with themed exhibition areas spread throughout the 14 halls of the RAI exhibition centre. Halls 1 to 5 and Hall 14 are home to Content Delivery
Gearhouse Broadcast
Upgraded production trailer showcase
By Heather McLean
AN UPDATED model of its fully equipped, live production OBLite HD trailer will be shown by Gearhouse Broadcast at IBC2014. Building on the success of its launch at last year’s show, the trailer has been refi ned in terms of both build and production workfl ow. OBLite features eight of the latest Hitachi Z-HD6000 camera
Cool
runnings: the Maxiva range includes
compact and energy- effi cient UHF and VHF
transmitters
channels. The main operational upgrade sees the trailer’s production workfl ow redesigned using Ross Video’s openTruck blueprint, ensuring increased effi ciency, video quality, and the ability to quickly reconfi gure the trailer for different events. Ross Video’s Carbonite vision mixer, NK Series routing system and glue have been implemented from its openGear platform, as well as the powerful and
GatesAir Transmitters aim for all-round effi ciency By Michael Burns
BASED ON transformational PowerSmart 3D architecture, the new Maxiva TV and DAB radio transmitters are being introduced for over-the-air broadcasters across UHF and VHF spectrums. GatesAir’s Maxiva UHF series is comprised of the ULXT liquid- cooled model, for medium-to- high power broadcasts, and the UAXT air-cooled model for low-
to-medium power requirements. The broadband amplifi er design increases power density in both models, reducing transmitter footprints and rack space requirements by up to 75 per cent, said the company. GatesAir said this design also simplifi es maintenance, as it offers modularity, lighter weights and fewer parts.
The company added that the designs of the Maxiva ULXT
and UAXT enhance energy effi ciencies to reduce carbon footprint and lower operating costs, claiming possible annual power savings of over 50 per cent for over-the-air broadcasters. GatesAir will also showcase its Maxiva VAX air-cooled VHF transmitter, built on the same PowerSmart 3D architecture and delivering similar operational effi ciencies. The VAX covers mostly low-to-medium power
VHF requirements, and is aimed at broadcasters operating large networks from space-challenged facilities, or local broadcasters fi lling in coverage gaps across expansive regions. For radio broadcasters, the Maxiva VAX can be used for DAB radio networks, with advanced inputs including Encapsulation of DAB Interfaces (EDI) to support signal distribution over IP networks. 8.B10
compact LAWO V_pro8 1U video processor.
Structural updates to OBLite include a lighter chassis, built-in retractable door steps, a load- bearing roof with operator safety harness and anti-slip surface, waterproof mouse holes for cable runs, stabilisation jacks and fl ush door locking mechanisms. All external units have been encased and a new internal cooling system has been installed.
Refi ned OB: the OBLite HD trailer is updated one year on from launch
OBLite now includes a new LED lighting array as well as ECE 104 compliant refl ective tape and ‘On Air’ lights.
Changes to the interior layout also allow for two six-channel HD EVS XT server positions. 10.B39
(broadcast solutions, cable and satellite, home systems and broadband, iTV, IPTV, mobile systems, service and broadcasters, transmitters and set top boxes), while Halls 6 to 10 will host Content Management (MAM, playout and server apps, post and new media, Sis and consultancy, transmitters, VFX and workfl ow solutions). Content Creation (acquisition and accessories, audio and radio displays, content production, studio
systems and telecine and fi lm) is based in Halls 11 and 12, and will share Hall 9 with IBC’s Content Everywhere workfl ow solutions. New for this year is the launch of IBC’s Content Everywhere conference series, which will comprise of events in Europe, MENA and Latin America. The European leg begins at IBC2014 before expanding to Dubai on 20 to 22 January, and Sao Paolo later in 2015.
IBC has also announced that Professor Brian Cox OBE will
be providing a keynote address. The acclaimed physicist and broadcaster will take part in the Television’s Expanding Universe keynote session on Sunday 14 September, in what promises to be a fascinating insight from a man credited with bringing accessibility to factual
documentaries and programmes. This year’s conference runs from 11 to 15 September, with the exhibition running between 12 and 16 September.
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