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COMPACT TRANSMITTER SHINES FOR LIVE WORK CREATE & PRODUCE
Broadcast Wireless Systems
BY DAVID DAVIES Broadcast Wireless Systems (BWS) has announced what it describes as its “smallest and lightest transmitter ever”, the Sapphire BTX. The company also recently introduced the Onyx-IP encoder/decoder family. Helen Brown, director at BWS, said: “We’ve integrated
a true 4K HEVC encoder with a COFDM modulator. [Sapphire BTX] is an all-in-one compact package that’s equipped with a single video input capable of 3G HD-SDI, 6G and 12G, allowing video formats to UHD.” Other key benefi ts include: low-latency UHD/HD resolution encoding; single input interface supporting 3G HD-SDI, 6G and 12G; interchangeable RF modules; optional bidirectional camera control modules; support for Anton Bauer and V Lock battery plates; support for
THE CR-X300 – A PTZ FOR THE REMOTE OUTDOORS
CREATE & PRODUCE Canon BY DAVID FOX
Canon’s CR-X300 is a small outdoor PTZ UHD camera. It supports various IP protocols for remote use, and its simple operation and connectivity options mean it should streamline remote production workfl ows, says the company.
The 7kg CR-X300 has a durable body that meets IP65 standards, weather-resistant paint and a wiper for rainy conditions. It can cope with wind speeds of 60m/s and temperatures between -15°C and 40°C. Powered by a Digic DV6
processor, it can capture UHD at up to 30p at 4:2:2 10-bit. Combining a 1/2.3in type CMOS sensor with Canon’s Hybrid Autofocus system, the
UHD/HD HDR and timecode (fi lm industry) signal insertion; ASI out for onward connectivity; and IP streaming and web browser control. The Onyx-IP
range includes the Onyx HEVC, a broadcast-quality H.265 encoder, offering what are described as “exceptional compression ratios” on video resolutions up to 4K UHD. Onyx encoders can also stream across dual networks using a variety of IP formats including SRT, at bitrates of up to 120Mbps, while ST-2022-7 technology is used (at the decoder) for glitch- free recovery from network errors or path fail-over. For legacy systems and
CR-X300 boasts fast, precise focus on subjects even in low-light. It has a removable IR cut fi lter to enhance IR performance, a stabilised 20x optical zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8, plus a graduated ND fi lter for brighter environments. The CR-X300 supports multiple IP protocols, including RTMP/RTMPS, NDI|HX1, RTP/RTSP Standard Communication Protocol, and Canon’s newly developed XC Protocol. Other connectivity options include Power over Ethernet (PoE++), HDMI and 6G-SDI.
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Sapphire BTX is the “smallest and lightest transmitter ever” from BWS
satellite modem connection, the Onyx encoder is equipped with ASI inputs and outputs. It offers built-in encryption mechanisms and a quad mode with an end-to-end latency of less than 40ms in progressive
It has a variable-speed pan-and-tilt drive (0.3° per second to 60° per second) to smoothly follow the action. It is compatible with Canon’s recently launched RC-IP100 controller and the Remote Camera Control Application via IP, as well as selected third-party controllers. It can colour match with other Canon cameras from the Cinema EOS or XF/XA ranges.
Canon’s new CR-X300 is aimed at reality TV or wildlife productions
QUALIFYING SUCCESS PREDICTED FOR CLOUD-NATIVE QC SERVICE Telestream
MANAGE BY DAVID FOX
Telestream Cloud Qualify is a cloud-native quality control service that combines technology from three key Telestream acquisitions (Vidchecker, Aurora and Telestream Cloud) optimised for cloud workfl ows.
The service is based on the
Telestream Media Framework and is a fi le-based QC service that can run on a customer’s cloud provider of choice. Tim MacGregor, senior director, head of strategy and product development for Telestream Cloud, said: “As more media
Quality controller: The user interface of Telestream Cloud Qualify
workfl ows move to the cloud, it’s imperative to have a comprehensive QC strategy that resides where the media is
being processed. Developing a QC environment from proven industry solutions that customers already know and trust gives
Telestream a unique position in the market.” Built specifi cally for broadcast engineering and operations
formats. The specifi cation also means that each video input can support two stereo pairs of embedded audio. Onyx is also equipped with two stereo analogue audio inputs and return talkback audio interfaces.
personnel, Cloud Qualify addresses content traversing the media pipeline in both directions. For media ingest and post production, it allows users to normalise content across all their workfl ows. For output and delivery, it enables content to be inspected not only for the highest visual quality but also for standards compliance. Cloud Qualify checks content
before it is sent to archive with frame-by-frame video analysis. The service offers a RESTful Open API for integration into media supply chain workfl ows as well as a user-friendly UI. The Qualify service also supports ABR/IMF and HDR media formats, as well as many other common video codecs and containers.
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