How NOA changed archiving mindsets : What will your legacy be?

A Monitoring Perspective in Broadcast and Satellite : Full ETSI TR 101 290 analysis is performed on all DVB-S/S2 inputs, the ASI input and the IP input in parallel. Bridge Technologies invites readers to learn

Progression in the Test and Measurement : No, what has been more fundamental – and what has indeed informed this growth – is a change in mindset. Previously, T&M solutions were seen as temporally

How much time can you gain with the RuntimeExtender? : “Let every man be master of his time” – Shakespeare

Astera Introduces RuntimeExtender

How to Treat Hiccups in IP-based Broadcast : How data helps diagnosis

WebClip2Go to Launch Knowledge Clip at OEB 2022 : Of particular interest at OEB 2022 will be WebClip2Go’s focus on ‘knowledge clip’ production; quick, bitesize explanations of complex concepts that students can access as supplementary content to clarify their learning. Furthermore, when configured according to the Live switching setup, tutors can create a one-to-one Q&A ‘interview clip’, which allows students to explore issues in more depth. These provide a more naturalistic, dialectical way to engage with the subject matter – analogous with TV talk-shows in their style, making them more engaging and entertaining for students used to chat show and podcast-style content. Regardless of configuration, WebClip2Go allows teachers to deliver and record these videos using a range of automated processes which eliminate the need for any crew at all. This includes voice-activated control of the full system; from start to finish, with every prompt and transition in-between triggered by audio ...

A long-standing collaboration to transform archiving workflows : RTVS and NOA, a long-standing collaboration to transform archiving workflows A technology partnership narrated by Vladimir Hübner, ex-Technical Director of RTVS and currently Project Manager at NOA and Roman Skřivánek  technical director at RTVS. We have been working with Rad

How was Centra received at IBC? : Q&A evaluating the show with Aaron Doughten, Sencore Sr. Product Manage

Bridge Technologies Add VB440 to New Eclipse Production Truck : Bridge Technologies today announces completion of the sale of a VB440 to All Mobile Video (AMV), a provider of end-to-end video and audio solutions across the globe. The powerful IP probe is equipped within new Production Truck ‘Eclipse’, with the sale facilitated by Bridge’s US Business Partner 2110 Solutions, who offer focused consultation and implementation of IP-based production tools for broadcasters.   The Eclipse production truck operates through the use of a Cisco leaf-spine network architecture following ST2022-7 for total redundancy, and will incorporate both 4K and HDR production abilities. At the heart of this powerful production truck is the VB440; facilitating monitoring, analysis, and visualization of all high-bit rate broadcast media content as defined by the ST2110 and ST2022-6 standards. The VB440 facilitates HD, 4K, SDR, HDR and combinations of immersive audio, thus allowing AMV’s engineering and pro...

What did we get up to at IBC? What didn’t we get up to is perhaps the better question : RT analysis were our key new developments.

Rádio Renascença Boosts Creativity With AETA : Private, commercial radio station Rádio Renascença is making smart use of advanced codec technology from AETA Audio Systems to connect to its listeners.   Based in Lisbon and owned by various organizations within the Portuguese Catholic Church, the station is part of Grupo Renascença Multimedia, which also operates RFM and Mega Hits.   According to Jose Loureiro, Grupo Renascença Multimedia Assistant Manager, Radio Inovation & Technical Unit, the scope of the group’s programs has evolved since its beginning in 1937 and is now much broader, offering a program for everyone,” and not just religious content, while at the same time, maintaining a thread to this heritage.   The station, which is a long-time AETA customer, employs five µScoops and one Scoop5s IP at MCR. For field use it also has a Scoop5S, two Scoopy+S units, three Scoophone4G codecs and one ScoopTeam. Loureiro explains that in some cases, AETA’s codecs interface with A...

Every new acronym means yet further progress in the broadcast industry : What’s in a name?  What’s the difference between an acronym and an initialization? An acronym is when the first letter of the full name or phrase is used to create a new word that you actually pronounce. So words like NASA and laser are included in that group (so is GIF for that matter, but that’s a can of worms we don’t want to open…). On the other hand, an initialization is a phrase that has been shortened to its first letters, and you say them individually: VIP, ATM and DVD, for instance. Or BRB, DND, CBA. Regardless of whether it’s acronyms or initializations though (and some that can be argued as both, see for instance the ‘scutee’ versus Es See Tee Eee debate…), there can be no doubt – the broadcast industry is packed with them. Of course, specialist language is part and parcel of every industry and niche interest, but in the broadcast industry it seems particularly egregious: why do engineers love naming ...

NOA Participates in FIAT-IFTA 2022 : AV digitizing and archiving specialist NOA GmbH is gearing up to attend this year’s FIAT/IFTA Conference in Cape Town, Oct. 4–6. The October gathering, which sports the theme “Archives Out of the Box,” marks FIAT’s first in person event in almost three years and will bring the world of media archiving professionals together under one roof. Under the theme, organizers intend to spotlight the evolution of the archivist’s task and the important role they play in the structure of media organizations. “With this topic, we don’t just literally mean the travelling of archive material outside of the archive space, but also, in the figurative sense, the liberation from clichés such as ‘old’ and ‘irrelevant,’ said the organizers. “We even refer to the emancipation of the archivist, who has become an important partner in the decision-making process of media organizations, or — in the case of audiovisual archives outside broadcasting – an appreciated curator...

Dream Chip Partnered with AVISYS Austria for Adamstal Open : Dream Chip Partnered with AVISYS Austria for Adamstal OpenProviding exceptional AtomOne SSM500 golf tournament coverage  Press ReleaseGarbsen, Germany — 21st September, 2022 Dream Chip - a leading provider of robust miniaturised cam

The Norwegian Broadband and Broadcast landscape : The Norwegian Broadband and Broadcast landscape Technology ArticleTelevision is dead, long live television‘The King is dead, long live the King’ is a phrase that is often misunderstood. First uttered in 1422 (in French) after the ascension of Charles VII after the death of

Why revolution and evolution are not mutually elusive in technology? : Why revolution and evolution are not mutually elusive in technology?   The world of business always has an appetite for business buzzwords. Two popular but polarising concepts are that of ‘disruptive innovation’ versus ‘incremental improvement’. But at Bridge Technologies, we’ve been thinking – why does it have to be one or the other?   From a disruptive innovation perspective, we count ourselves as one of the earliest and staunchest supporters for the idea of broadcast over IP. Even 15 years ago when the concept was largely alien, we saw the potential of ‘disrupting’ how things were done, and we worked tirelessly from that point to hasten a real paradigm and mindset change in the industry.   We did the same again with our VB440, where we saw the incredible potential that network data – presented intuitively – holds not only for diagnostic engineers, but also for creatives. Through the power of IP – which all b...

Content Supporting Connection at Trade Shows : Let’s meet at IBCShow 2022 Well-crafted content serves the purpose of forming the basis of connection. But it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Content is still going to be fundamentally hampered by two particular qualities: its digital nature, and its one-to-many format. Ultimately, whilst content is an important cornerstone of any marketing strategy, it can only ever support – not replace – one-to-one, in-person connection. In essence, you have to connect to become connected. That’s why trade shows remain one of the biggest points of focus for us at Xpresso – and why we’re so glad they have returned after a two year hiatus. Being on the trade show floor with our clients – meeting their customers, keeping abreast of their developments and advising them on strategy before, during and after is a crucial part of what we do – and a part we love. Connections are often forged and strengthened in informal settings, swapping holiday stories over ...

IBC2022 is upon us once again and this year. Bridge Technologies have big plans : BC2022 is upon us once again and this year (as every year) we have big plans. IBC-RAI-AmsterdamFor those of you who keep up with our blogs and content, you’ll know already about ‘The Bridge Show’. We launched this during lockdown, ostensibly as a way to keep in contact with our customers, business partners and industry peers. But it served a (not-so) secret second function; it allowed us to not only talk-the-talk in the field of IP production and distribution, but to actually walk-the-walk. Putting out a full-scale studio production every week using Bridge Technologies tools gave us unrivalled insight into what our customers need and want, and allowed us to adapt our offerings accordingly. And since so much of our technology is about making data meaningful and usable through intuitive visualisation, it makes sense that when it comes to something like IBC where we have the chance to actually show au...

CyanView to Introduce RIO Live at IBC 2022 : RIO Live is a camera-mounted addition which facilitates shading and tally across a diverse range D-Cinema cameras, camcorders and mirrorless cameras in multi-camera live productions such as concerts, theater plays or fashion shows.   The RIO Live unit can be coordinated with an extensive range of cameras in order to facilitate remote control. The diverse range of cameras supported and the flexible connection options available provide producers and creatives both in Broadcast and ProAV markets with the ability to deploy complex camera setups; this is fundamental when using large sensor D-Cinema cameras with PL zoom lenses and 3D LUTs, and ensures that a specific, consistent look – usually achieved in post-production – can be secured across the cameras, even in live productions and whilst streaming.   The RIO Live unit further allows for the control of zoom lenses and lens motors, including B4 box lenses, PL zoom lenses, Canon Cine Servos ...

CyanView to Introduce RIO Live at IBC 2022 : CyanView to Introduce RIO Live at IBC 2022 Camera-mounted unit for remote shading and lens control  Press ReleaseLa Louvière, Belgium— 2 September, 2022 CyanView  - a leading developer of specialist camera

NOA Celebrates 15 Years of Collaboration with National Library of Finland : AV digitizing and archiving specialists NOA GmbH continues to provide support to Finland’s National Library, which boasts a large collection of historical resources and Finnish publications. The organization is responsible for the collection, description, preservation and accessibility of Finland’s printed national heritage and the unique collections under its care. Geared to researchers, students and all who are interested in the resources of the National Library of Finland, the organization has opted to continue work with NOA after 15 years of excellent collaboration. The audio digitization unit is in Mikkeli, where library’s digitisation facilities are located. As a big audio archive the library faced the task of how to preserve the fragile audio collection, which is growing year by year – a typical destiny of a national library receiving donations. The library decided to form a dedicated audio mass digiti...

ARET Launch Flag-based Corner Cam at IBC 2022 : ARET – a leading provider of integrated video and audio solutions – will be using IBC (Booth O.A05) to demonstrate their new Corner Cam, an integrated corner flag and camera for deployment in football (soccer) matches. The camera, a collaboration between ARET and sports equipment manufacturers LISKI, will integrate Dream Chip’s AtomOne mini AIR, a miniaturised camera with established pedigree in the sports market.   ARET’s aim was to develop a robust camera which could immerse audiences in the action, providing an unusual vantage point from which to view the action, whilst also providing referees with an additional technical perspective to aid decision making. They achieved this by combining LISKI’s robust, flexible and UEFA/FIFA-certified poles with a micro AtomOne mini AIR camera.   The AtomOne mini AIR camera, which has seen previous deployment in a range of sports environments, is based on Sony’s IMX174 image sensor, and thus prov...

NOA Spotlights Complete Digitization Workflow at IBC2022 : During the international event, which takes place Sept. 9–12 in Amsterdam at the RAI convention center, the company will unveil its latest version of the FrameLector ingest software: FrameLector 2.0. With the introduction of state-of-the-art FrameLector 2.0, NOA transforms the dual-stream ingest software into a four-stream solution, allowing users to host four channels from just one computer, notably reducing cost and optimizing utilization of available hardware resources. FrameLector 2.0 provides low-level transfer analysis for unmonitored parallel ingest of multiple streams in a simple and intuitive user interface for efficient and quality-controlled mass digitization of video tapes. The easy-to-use tool combines built-in shot detection and a mathematically lossless open-source recording/mezzanine format in 8-bit or 10-bit. It allows archivists to capture video material — along with technical metadata including VITC and/or ...

Dream Chip to Introduce meshLINK Integration at IBC2022 : Dream Chip – innovators in the field of miniaturised, broadcast-level cameras – will be attending IBC 2022 (Booth 10.C31) with the intention of displaying a range of significant upgrades which have been made to their AtomOne range, all of which further enhance the remarkably dynamic ways in which the camera range can be deployed.   Front and centre will be a demonstration of the upgrades made to their AtomOne SSM500 – a camera that achieves HD quality shooting speeds of 500fps in a robust camera body measuring just 189mm x 60mm x 60mm. The IBC demonstration of the camera will focus on the way that the addition of IP control, along with the integration of Broadcast Solutions’ meshLINK, now positions the SSM500 as the most flexible, agile and adaptable miniaturised camera on the market.   Broadcast Solutions’ meshLINK represents a full-duplex IP-based wireless system that incorporates a remarkable array of functionalities – in...

AETA Audio Systems Partners with Ace Medias Tools : AETA Audio Systems Partners with Ace Medias Tools The two firms are combining their respective expertise for the benefit of the broadcast industry  Press ReleaseLE PLESSIS ROBINSON, France — 31 August 20

Bridge Technologies Will Demo Release 6.1 at IBC 2022 : Bridge Technologies today announce their participation in this September’s IBC (Booth 1.A71), where they will be demonstrating their powerful range of broadcast monitoring solutions, with a particular focus on supporting broadcasters in their transition to IP production and delivery. Bridge will be using the opportunity to give the first public demonstration of their new 6.1 software solution harmonising the full suite of Broadcast IP probes, along with SCTE 104/35 marker monitoring, and the award-winning signal generation functionality. In relation to the 6.1 release, this integrates what was previously two separate components; namely probe and extractor software, and allows for both to be deployed across embedded, appliance or software solutions. This harmonisation is in keeping with the Bridge Technologies development philosophy, which seeks to maintain a consistent architecture across the entire suite of products, whilst c...

AETA Launches Scoop6 Compact Codec at IBC 2022 : AETA Audio Systems is proud to announce the release of Scoop6 double IP mono codec, the latest product in a lineup of recent innovations from the audio and IP codec specialists. Scoop6 follows in the footsteps of the Scoop5s rackmount audio codec. The new unit is, however, more compact and allows users to combine many codecs into just one 19” rack unit, even squeezing into crowded MCRs as well as facilitating remote broadcast in OB vans, for example.   Like Scoop5s, Scoop6 supports multiple network interfaces such as two Ethernet ports as well as 4G and 5G connections, so it’s also adaptable for all types of broadcast applications.   Just half the size of a 19-inch rack unit, the Scoop6 codec offers redundant power supply for safety as well as any kind of audio I/Os with AES67 (Dante or Ravenna) as analog or AES3.

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Sencore to Launch Centra at IBC 2022 : Sencore to Launch Centra at IBC 2022  Transport and orchestration platform builds upon decades o

AETA to Showcase Audio Codecs with 5G Functionality at IBC2022 : AETA Audio Systems will showcase a host of new products and upgrades at IBC2022 (booth 8.F83).   The company has added 5G and enhanced stereo capabilities to the lengthy list of innovative ScoopTeam features. ScoopTeam offers a future-proof solution for both large and small stations and means they can now seamlessly cover events, while guaranteeing their audience enjoys impeccable audio quality. Flexible ScoopTeam commentary unit also offers Ethernet, 4G, Wi-Fi, VoLTE ISDN and AES67 connections together with “AETA remote access” technology so technicians in the master control room can take control of one or more units wherever they are.   In addition, AETA Audio Systems has also enhanced its ScoopFone audio codec with 5G technology. ScoopFone5G is based on the ScoopFone4G audio codec, sporting the same look and feel as its predecessor, but now offering the ability to connect to 5G, 4G and 3G networks. ScoopFone is th...

SDNsquare to Introduce GRIDdiscovery at IBC 2022 : SDNsquare – a leading provider of SDN-based network management solutions for IP production environments – will be attending IBC2022 at booth 10.F40B, where they will be demonstrating the significant upgrades they have introduced to their core solution GRID, whilst also launching their new SDN-based GRIDdiscovery solution, developed to manage existing IP infrastructures.   SDNsquare’s flagship GRID offering constitutes a highly flexible, intuitive and powerful SDN controller for greenfield sites where there is no existing IP-based infrastructure – and thus incorporates design and rollout along with ongoing operational management. But SDNsquare recognised that with the maturation of IP-based production, many broadcasters now maintain legacy IP systems which were implemented in the early days of IP understanding, and which could be significantly optimised through more effective network management. For this, they developed the GRIDdiscov...

VSN to Focus on Monetisation and Rights Management at IBC 2022 : VSN to Focus on Monetisation and Rights Management at IBC 2022 Improvements to their MAM and BMS tools

Embracing the Edge of the network : As a recent report by Gartner recognises, it can be easy for companies to view the network demands associated with video delivery as a burden; a cost to be minimised, pushed aside, offset or eliminated where possible. But video is far more than a number of pixels making up a moving image: it’s a value asset. Digital media developers increasingly need to offer more to their audiences in relation to the way they access content; be it speed, reliability, quality, content diversity, location-independence, personalisation or interactivity, the way in which media is delivered to end users makes as much difference as the nature of the content contained therein. And this means that far from a cost and a burden, the way your content delivery system is structured becomes a strategic asset, not an encumbrance. It’s all a matter of change in mindset.

Are broadcast engineers and IT engineers living together in harmony? : Are broadcast engineers and IT engineers living together in harmony?  Blog You’re likely aware (or perhaps you aren’t, in which case time to pu

Xpresso Communications Awarded Most Innovative Marketing Communications Agency : Xpresso Communications – an international Marketing Communications agency operating out of Leiden (The Netherlands) – today celebrates receiving its latest industry accolade, in the form of the 2022 Benelux Enterprise Award for ‘Most Innovative Marketing Communications Agency’ in the Netherlands. The Benelux Business Awards 2022 welcomes and accepts nominations from all businesses who are based in or operating within Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg regardless of the company’s size, the age of the business or the company’s annual turnover. This means the Benelux Business Awards 2022 have a wide variety of candidates from several different industries and regions, and that those who go on to be successful can really count themselves as the best in their field. “Much more than just a magazine, alongside our online publication EU Business News also boasts an informative newsletter, a regularly updated ...

Bridge Technologies Integrate SCTE 104 and SCTE 35 Marker Monitoring : In preparation of their participation in this September’s IBC (Booth 1.A71), Bridge Technologies today announces the addition of SCTE 104 and SCTE 35 marker monitoring to their suite of broadcast monitoring probes, including the flagship VB330. The new functionality will allow broadcasters the ability to more closely monitor and control the integration of downstream ad insertion.   With ad insertion increasingly important to broadcasters, the placement of SCTE 104 and SCTE 35 markers is of vital importance, ensuring seamless Quality of Experience for viewers, but also ensuring that the deliverables promised to advertisers are met by operators. With markers being used across the value chain, there is a need for joined-up and holistic monitoring of them across all service types, be this at the mezzanine, OTT, or broadcast level.

Working Towards Protocol Harmony in the Broadcast Industry : The concept of interoperability remains one of our biggest hurdles – in the broadcast industry. The propagation of different standards and approaches to various networking tasks continues to grow, with no sign of convergence in sight. But is harmonization what we need? Or is there good reason to maintain variation in the range of network protocols that we retain as an industry? We think that’s a question worthy of further exploration…

AETA ScoopFone Goes 5G : AETA ScoopFone Goes 5G Feature-packed audio codec can connect to 5G, 4G and 3G networks

Dream Chip Wins Two Prestigious Red Dot Design Awards : Dream Chip – innovators in the field of miniaturised, broadcast-level cameras – announce today that they have been awarded two category wins in the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards. The AtomOne mini Zoom – a camera that measures just Ø60x85mm and maintains a weight of 267g – has been recognised in both the “Product Design” and “Most Innovative Product” categories.   The AtomOne mini Zoom achieved success in the awards not only for its miniature size, but also for the technological features embodied within that small space, and the focus on user purpose which informs the product as a whole. Features which particularly impressed the judges included the remote controlled variable aperture (F/1.5-2.8) allowing for a wide angle 120° shot till a close up to 40° angle, capacity for 60fps shooting and exceptional low light capability – all of which influenced the Innovation win. In relation to the product’s additional success in the Pr...

Connect to become Connected : Connect to become Connected How do you perceive collaboration? For us, collaboration is a mindset – one that recognizes that the process needs to be geared towards mutual benefit and enhancement, adding value at every stage and aiming for the creation of something that constitutes more than the sum of its parts. At the heart of collaboration lies the presence of shared values and empathy, clarity of communication, and the selection of a team that takes genuine pride in their work and maintains personal integrity.

AssiaX to Relaunch the Queen Bee Biodiversity Contest : Inspired  by Scotscape’s ‘Living Pillars’, the participants will be designing an outdoor multifunctional lamp post to increase pollination. It will include living plants (6m & 8m) and a wayfinder for the streets in London.

Going beyond collaboration: A new way forward for architects : How architects can harness the power of a unique project delivery eco-system. Going beyond collaboration: A new way forward for architects.     Why

Eindhoven University Acquire WebClip2Go Studio : WebClip2Go – an innovative new DIY (Do-It-Yourself) video production system – has recently secured a sale of a comprehensive studio and system to TU/e Eindhoven University of Technology. The university will use the system to provide video presentations to its students, and as mechanism for interacting with incubator projects from companies that are developed through the TU/e Innovation space.

How sports broadcast put emotions on edge : How sports broadcast put emotions on edge Why sports broadcast is about emotion, not bandwidth Sport inspires incredibly strong emotion i

Proactivity versus reactivity and the biases that guide our decision making : Proactivity versus reactivity and the biases that guide our decision making How do you face failure when you’ve never failed before? Humans have a range o