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Simplifying the future of production
Norwia By Heather McLean
Norwia is showcasing its range of cost-effective, flexible and future-proofed solutions aimed at simplifying the production process.
IBC visitors will be able to see demonstrations of Norwia’s flexible miniHUB optical transport solution for remote production, showing why it is gaining increased traction with broadcasters and production companies. miniHUB has been designed to ensure it meets the three main requirements of broadcasters looking to move to remote production: contribution of pristine video and audio quality; control of cameras and lighting is not affected by the distance between the studio and the OB location; production staff can communicate efficiently so that the programme can be made just as well when the audio engineers, lighting
controllers, technical directors and vision directors are kilometres rather than meters from the cameramen and the live action. Norwia is also showcasing a fully functioning broadcast redundant ring structure at IBC. This flexible optical blade with next generation miniHUB interface is made possible by Norwia’s AutoSFP technology. It is configurable as a multiple fibre solution or a multiplexed backbone structure that provides redundancy in both main and redundant fibre paths ensuring fibre can travel either direction and maintain signal integrity. The Norwia booth has two identical miniHUBs demonstrating the power of AutoSFP functionality, including seeing miniHUB change functionality automatically. The
demonstration includes how users can easily change the solution to obtain over 200 combinations. 9.C19
Multiplexing addition to Magic lineup AVT
By Michael Burns
The Magic Mux DAB multiplexer has been launched for DAB+, based on the Fraunhofer ContentServer Technology The system offers a highly
reliable professional DAB Digital Radio platform (Eureka 147 DAB) and supports all content and signalling options DAB offers. For the integration in transmission networks, the system uses the latest IP technology, which allows a simple and cost-efficient integration of all DAB system components such as encoders. Also new is the Magic AE1 DAB+ Go audio encoder. AVT claimed the ½ x 19-inch system offered a cost-efficient solution for smaller service providers, who offer only one programme and do not have to include the systems in a central network management.
The new systems join the Magic family, which includes the AE1 DAB+ audio encoders, the EEC EDI/ETI converter, the SDC switch and the AD1 monitoring decoder. 8.E76
Alleviating the complexities of corporate communication
Piksel By Ian McMurray
Recently launched in Europe, the DS4 digital signage solution from Piksel is designed to alleviate the complexities of corporate communications when fragmented workforces are on the rise. The company says that DS4 empowers global organisations to deliver sophisticated realtime content, including live streaming video to a global network, and manages the delivery of both live and VoD content to a multitude of different media including digital screens, directional signs, and corporate intranets. “The rise in the
implementation of digital signage in large organisations signals the power and importance of video as a communication tool,” said Mark Christie, chief technology officer, Piksel. “Being immersed in a company’s corporate culture should not be exclusive to
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Robot crew ups the speed Camerobot
By Michael Burns
Ultra-fast, high-precision camera movements that were not previously possible with existing technology are promised by a new high- speed robot.
The company claimed its new high-speed Camerobot, used in combination with the lightweight but highly stable camera mount, delivers perfect, vibration-free images and sequences in impressive quality. Mounting adapters are
available for all the leading high-speed cameras such as Phantom, Weisscam, Arri and Red Epic, enabling them to be used with the system. The high-speed robot can be controlled via a joystick or simply left to run in automatic mode. Programmed settings can be repeated as many times as desired in exactly the same configuration. Control of the robot in high-speed moves can also be accomplished by means of the target tracking option, which enables the camera to automatically follow a subject as it goes
Laws of robotics: The new Camerobot can be used in combination with high-speed cameras
through an extremely fast sequence. In standard configuration,
the six-axis robot can reach a height of 2.05m and operate across a range of 1.86m, which can be further extended using linear axes. A special software
package for programming camera moves from a laptop, a precise zoom and focus control, a plinth and a transport box also form part of the system. 8.A19
Taking HDMI closer to SDI Atomos By Heather McLean
Here at IBC Atomos is discussing its recent move to standardise HDMI for the professional video industry by focusing on ease of use and customer experience. With in- depth experience along with its technical know-how, Atomos aims to help define industry standards.
working in a particular office; DS4 allows targeted messaging to reach staff in various locations controlled by one simple interface. The market is primed for a fully integrated solution which can deliver content to multiple screens, and the launch of our DS4 solution will provide European companies with the ability to make their internal communications resonate with their employee base.” Available as either a Software- as-a-Service or an on-premise
Sign o’ the times: The DS4 digital signage solution is available either as SaaS or on-premise
video platform, DS4 is described as a flexible solution that can be seamlessly combined with the Piksel Video Platform or integrated into existing infrastructures. Global businesses have already adopted DS4 as part of their corporate communications strategies, including AirBus, Axa, and Kering. 1.C30
SDI has ruled the professional video space for over 25 years, built on a backbone of dependability and control. The prevalence of HDMI in consumer electronics and the DSLR revolution created by Canon's 5D Mark II/III, Nikon's D800 and followed more recently by Sony and Panasonic's revolutionary 4K mirrorless cameras, has made HDMI the default connection for video professionals. Until now, however many of the advantages presented by SDI have been missing from HDMI. One of the big advantages of SDI over HDMI has been auto triggering and timecode
communication between cameras and external devices like monitors and recorders. Atomos has now made HDMI more usable and one step closer to the SDI standard by implementing auto start/stop trigger and timecode over HDMI. With this standard, users can connect using HDMI and automatically trigger functions on external devices from the camera itself, just as they have for years with SDI. "We are very proud to be defining a new standard in such an established marketplace. We love HDMI, but as it gets more popular on the camera side we need to help make it work in the pro world," said Jeromy Young, CEO and founder of Atomos. "Historically this has only been achieved in the tech industry by creating an open standard, which is what we've done." Atomos was the first company to engineer auto HDMI start/stop and timecode communication with cameras, initially with Sony in 2011 for the FS100 followed up with Canon in 2013, for the 5D Mark III, 1DC and C100. 9.D25
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