Archive of the Automation Category

Ross Video is showcasing version 7.0 of their OverDrive automated production control system. The production platform includes applications for news, sports, worship and live events. Version 7.0 increases the power and flexibility of the OverDrive system by adding MOS integration for graphic and video server systems, an enhanced Client/Server architecture, and sideCar.

SideCar is a compact remote control panel, which adds multiple user-programmable timers, preview custom controls and the ability to enable or disable remote control of mixers or robotic cameras on-the-fly.

Other new key features include support for the company’s Vision QMD/X switcher family, including integration of internal MLE and global still stores, mis-matched panel and frame configuration support. This feature enables 1 or 2 MLE panels running 3 or 4 MLE frames, and several new enhancements for the RundownControl client and NRCS ActiveX plug-in.

Related articles: Ross Video, Autocue collaborate on a MOS interface; Calrec consoles now controlled by Ross switchers

The Sundance Digital FastBreak NXT automation solution manages information and controls content in the broadcast master control room. FastBreak NXT integrates comprehensive database management with frame-accurate control of video servers, tape transports, switchers, routers, and other common peripherals for complete mastery of the broadcast transmission process. more

Sundance Digital featured their FastBreak NXT Entry Level Edition in their stand (7.J21). It provides a comprehensive solution for managing information and controlling content in an MCR. The system is integrates database management with frame-accurate control of video servers, tape transports, switchers, routers and other common peripherals. The system is configured for one to two-channel operations and provides an ideal solution for smaller broadcasters, cable, college, government and public access channels.

Sometimes companies cooperate to create innovative solutions. That’s the case with Network Electronics and Skyline Communications. Rather than reinvent the world, Network Electronics has integrated Skyline’s DataMiner Network Management System (NMS) with its Flashlink, VikinX and Ventura products. The resulting combination enables customers to monitor and control a variety of video transport solutions from a single consolidated user interface. Behind the scenes, DataMiner NMS is a comprehensive open platform solution that can support the integration of third-party products. Through the addition of an advance feature set, Network’s GYDA control system and AEMS (Advanced Element Monitoring System) can now be accessed from the DataMiner NMS.

This allows Network’s customers to deploy an umbrella network monitoring approach and provides broadcasters, telcos and other video transporters with a simplified consolidated overview of their entire network activities through DataMiner. more

OmniBus is showing an updated version of its OPUS content management system, which includes “soft-XML” support for customized logging and annotation and a range of other features. The software upgrade provided increased integration with production editing systems, OmniBus iTX, and data exchange with adjacent systems.

The OPUS SmartClient uses Microsoft’s new Silverlight technology to provide access to the OPUS system within a Web browser environment with either Windows or Mac desktops. This allows operators to browse material, make shot selections and then transfer the EDL to a craft editor for final processing.

Omnibus is located in stand 8.D41.

Related articles: OmniBus ships automation module for iTX platform; OmniBus adds Pinnacle file format support to iTX

Miranda Technologies announced a partnership with Pebble Beach Systems to offer a highly-automated, multichannel playout system incorporating rich graphics support, which can ease the transition to IT-based operations. The agreement will provide tight integration between Pebble Beach’s Neptune automation and Anchor media management and Miranda’s Xchannel playout server.

Miranda’s Xchannel reduced capital cost by combining a video server, MC switcher and branding processor into one highly integrated device. The rich integration allows the Pebble Beach automation to manage secondary branding events directly, driving the graphic engine in Miranda’s Xchannel. The result is the creation of a highly-efficient, graphic template-based production-to-air chain.

See Miranda at 8.B80. Pebble Beach is located in stand 8.B50.

Miranda Technologies is highlighting several new products, one of which, the Densite series XVP-3901, provides advanced video and audio processing on a single card making it ideal for Ingest/transmit feeds. The module accepts 3G/HD/SD signals via BNC or fiber; providing simultaneous 3G/HD and SD outputs. Signals can be up/down/crossconverted and frame synchronized. The black side panels introduced during up/downconversion can be filled using an integral background keyer.

Miranda is located in stand 8.B80.

See video of the Miranda Densite XVP-3901 at Broadcast Engineering TV.

Related article: Miranda to preview A/V processing on a single card at IBC

We just wrapped shooting for the first day of IBC, and we have a lot to show you! Our first stop of the day was Sundance Digital where we checked out the NXT Entry Level Edition. This automation solution helps broadcasters manage information and control content in the broadcast master control room.

If you’re looking for NVISION, try the same stand as Axon Digital Design, 10.A21/10.B21. NVISION is sharing the IBC 08 stand with its global partner, AXON Digital Design BV.

Highlighted in the booth is their all-new NV5100MC Master Control Switching series. This large matrix 3G router is supported by the NV9000 router control system. The router featurs nVIsions new generation of high-density, large-matrix, digital multiformat matrices ranging from 144×144 to 1152×1152. more

Marshall Electronics is located in 9.A51, and demonstrating their in monitor displays. This fully integrated solution allows UMD information and tallies to be displayed directly within an LCD flat-panel monitor. The result is that it saves rack space while providing on-screen video time code, three-color soft tallies and audio presence indicator.