IBC Show Previews C – D
Calrec – Stand 8.D60
Making its IBC debut this year is Calrec’s ImPulse1 IP audio processing and routing engine. It’s designed as a powerful and cost-effective ST2110 solution for single console scenarios, joining the multi-console, industry-established ImPulse. Announced earlier this year, ImPulse1 is a compact 1U solution with an optional second core for redundancy and a new, 128 input channel DSP pack offering entry-level pricing.
With the introduction of ImPulse1, Calrec is offering a range of options to suit any size installation. It works with Argo Q and Argo S control surfaces, and/or Calrec Assist, a browser-based GUI, ideally suited to remote working, multi operator and/or headless operation. Cores with smaller DSP licenses can be offered without hardware redundancy. ImPulse1 is designed for small to medium single mixer applications and is offered with an all-new DSP license of 128 input channels without compromising its ST2110 capability. With a small overall form-factor, it’s immediately attractive for compact installation sites, such as outside broadcast and fly pack applications, where space is at a premium. Furthermore, it doesn’t compromise on features and DSP power; it has DSP options ranging from 128 to 384 input channels and benefits from the DSP features from the larger ImPulse core.
Also on show
Calrec’s Argo audio mixing control platform, which won NAB Product of the Year in 2023, is returning to IBC with both the Argo Q and Argo S. Calrec’s Argo is a new approach to audio mixing, with a flexible control philosophy that breaks the traditional geographic tie lines between processing and control.
Argo is fully modular with interchangeable hardware panels and uses Calrec’s time-served Assist UI at its core. This means that whether you are working on physical hardware panels or on a remote GUI, the user interface is both familiar and easy to drive. Its modular panel system encourages broadcasters to adapt surface hardware to meet their unique requirements, ensuring a richer user experience, helping operators move around the surface faster, and it means the desk can easily be split for sub mixing or mixing in other locations. Argo comes in two sizes with two mid-level rows of interchangeable panels on the larger Argo Q model, and one mid-level row on the compact Argo S model. With an expanded version of ImPulse at its core, Argo customers benefit from thousands of DSP paths, providing a futureproof solution.
Calrec has also introduced a comprehensive system of user templates to instantly change the hardware user interface to meet changing requirements and user preferences. Argo’s physical control surface is also more streamlined, using optically bonded touchscreens to provide unrivalled visual feedback, making it easy to find what you need, while being familiar to existing users.
ImPulse
ImPulse is the most powerful DSP engine on the planet and has native SMPTE 2110 connectivity, allowing up to four large consoles on one core. It’s compatible with the Calrec Assist web interface as well as Calrec’s Apollo and Artemis consoles to provide a simple upgrade path for existing Calrec customers moving to an IP domain. It provides 3D immersive path widths and panning for next-generation audio with height and 3D pan controls, flexible panning and downmixing built-in.
RP1 Remote Production
Calrec’s 2U RP1 remote production unit takes users’ favorite Calrec console anywhere in the world without ever leaving the studio. A remotely controlled processing engine like RP1 means control rooms can be used to mix feeds from multiple remote venues. Remote production models produce more live coverage with minimal resources.
Many networks around the world have been successfully using this REMI/at home production model producing the largest sporting events – in fact Calrec has more experience in REMI/at-home production models than any other audio console manufacturer.
Since July 2023, an extended DSP license has been offered as an optional upgrade path for existing RP1 customers and optional with new units. This will increase the number of virtual control faders to 72 and the DSP to:
- 96 mono equivalent channel paths
- 24 Aux send paths
- 96 Direct outputs
Brio
Brio is a plug-and-play broadcast console which slots into any broadcast workflow, is easy to operate and has comprehensive built-in I/O. It is loaded with dynamics and delay on every path, has a huge internal router, multiple monitor outputs and is expandable for future growth. Calrec’s Brio 36 Duet comes with internal Hydra2 connectivity, comprehensive built-in IO and 96 input processing paths as standard. The Brio 36 Medley package includes everything on a Brio Duet plus a Dante 64 card or MADI I/O module, and an external Br.IO box with 24 mic/line inputs, 16 analogue outputs and 8 AES I/O.
Type R for TV and Radio
Calrec’s Type R is a modular, expandable IP mixing system that comes in two forms: Type R for TV and Type R for Radio.
Type R for TV is designed to allow customers to take advantage of distributed production and flexible workflows with up to three independent mixers able to hang off one system core. Its three hardware and soft panels can create a variety of system types. It ties in with Calrec’s Assist for mixing in the cloud and integrates with station automation systems like Ross Overdrive, Sony ELC and Grass Valley Ignite.
Type R for Radio is a modular, expandable, IP-based radio system from Calrec Audio. It utilises standard networking hardware and soft panels that can be tailored to operator needs.
It has a simple 2U core with integrated I/O resources. Whether used as an independent studio console, microphone processor or utility mixing console, Type R’s AES67 compatible network provides all the flexibility customers will ever need.
Artemis
Calrec’s Artemis console is designed for live and broadcast applications, and it features a large number of inputs and outputs as well as advanced routing and processing capabilities. Artemis is suitable wherever you are in your IP journey. Calrec’s range of options means it can sit on an IP network with Calrec’s ImPulse IP core to provide a simple upgrade path for existing Calrec customers moving to an IP domain, or on a proprietary network with Hydra2, or a combination of the two using Gateway.
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Canon – Stand 11.C45
Canon Europe announces its solutions-based propositions that will be showcased at IBC 2023.
The imaging industry is constantly evolving, with a growing need for convenience without compromising on quality. The commitment from Canon to innovation and elevating experiences for boundless creativity is reflected in the brand’s products, showcasing the power of its live production imaging ecosystem along with solutions for virtual and remote productions at all levels. From professional cinema cameras to pro video cameras, an extended PTZ camera range, compact vlogging cameras and professional VR content creation solutions, the entire breadth of the Canon portfolio will be at IBC to explore and experience.
Ryan Kamata, European Senior Product Marketing Manager at Canon Europe, said: “This is an exciting year for us with new product launches that not only revolutionise the imaging industry, but also deliver on business and consumer needs. We look forward to the conversation at our stand around hot topics like XR and remote production and we hope to surprise and delight visitors with our latest product developments.”
Building on last year’s success, the Canon stand will be divided into multiple zones, showcasing the latest launches as well as existing products from the brand.
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Chyron – Stand 7.A45
Chyron has announced that its focus on sports solutions at IBC2023 will feature innovations across its product line, most notably within PRIME — Chyron’s powerhouse software platform supporting CG graphics, video walls, touch screens, venue control, clips, branding, and software-based switching — and within the award-winning Chyron LIVE all-in-one, cloud-native live video production platform.
Exhibiting on Stand 7.A45 during IBC2023, Chyron will demonstrate fresh functionality and added efficiencies that enable broadcasters and other live content producers to deliver more engaging live sports coverage more quickly than ever.
“Chyron is highly customer-centric, and development is driven by some of the most demanding sports broadcasts on the planet,” said Carol Bettencourt, vice president of marketing at Chyron. “By simplifying essential tasks and streamlining critical workflows, we’re giving operators more flexibility and freedom in crafting stories and experiences that resonate with fans. We look forward to showcasing these innovations at IBC2023.”
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Cinedeck – Stand 5.H27
Cinedeck has launched ConneX, its flexible and scalable media processing platform, ahead of IBC 2023. Delivering media workflow automation, ConneX’s award winning capture, conform, and media processing technologies enable media companies to batch process and edit files seamlessly and cost-effectively.
ConneX delivers a wealth of media-focused features without users needing to write code or invest in expensive software. It offers services to trim, rewrap and transcode content, as well as restripe timecodes and captions, insert edits (including audio WAV extraction and metadata edits), and move or copy content within databases or the cloud.
Thanks to a number of third party integrations, ConneX provides the media industry with revolutionary workflows to overhaul usage of video and audio content. Its latest integrations include Filmworkz, allowing users to seamlessly restore, digitize, and reversion content; Qscan for automated file quality control; as well as enabling cloud storage workflows with Backblaze and Wasabi.
Jane Sung, COO, Cinedeck, commented: “Cinedeck’s objective is to optimize workflows within media. ConneX delivers intelligent automation to enable quick and cost-effective content management and processing. Our technologies provide broadcasters with the tools they need to manage and edit content, without having to deploy costly software, allowing them to maximize their catalog and improve ROI. ConneX’s partnerships allow our customers to manage their content using intuitive and feature-rich workflows which integrate seamlessly with required platforms.”
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Cobalt Digital – Stand 10.F42
Cobalt Digital has announced plans to present its hd UltraBlue IP-MV line of IP multiviewers, WAVE RTR 64×64 router line optimized for 12G SDI, the new Pacific ULL Decoder, and a new 20-slot frame compatible with openGear all at IBC 2023.
The designer and manufacturer of award-winning edge devices for live video production and master control, and a founding partner in the openGear initiative is also highlighting popular units from its recently launched Sapphire series of ST 2110 converters in a new stand, providing an exciting fresh backdrop for industry professionals to experience the Company’s groundbreaking solutions firsthand.
Suzana Brady, SVP of worldwide sales and marketing for Cobalt suggests visitors catch the blue WAVE of innovation at the Company’s new location. Brady explained, “As a trusted name in the broadcast technology sector, Cobalt has consistently delivered state-of-the-art products that target the needs of today’s broadcasters while bringing solutions to market that anticipate the challenges of an industry in transition. At IBC 2023 we are highlighting support for IP and 12G, presenting products that respect sustainability and space conservation, high density, automation, reliable video content transport and operation in the cloud. Our strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has resulted in consistent and feature-rich solutions that have been acknowledged for excellence with over 40 awards. We invite all IBC attendees to visit us at Stand 10.F42 and engage with our industry-leading professionals, explore cutting-edge solutions, and discover the possibilities that Cobalt’s products can unlock for your broadcasting needs.”
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Clear-Com – Stand 10.D29
Clear-Com will exhibit at the IBC Show, where the company will showcase the latest advances in IP-based intercom for a wide variety of applications. They will highlight innovative features of their flagship Eclipse HX Digital Matrix Intercom System, including Dynam-EC real-time production software, industry-leading role-based workflows, and the new 2X10 Touch desktop touchscreen panel. The award-winning IP-based Arcadia Central Station will be available for demonstration, including the HXII-DPL Powerline device, an IP interface that delivers power and digital audio from Arcadia to HelixNet Digital Network systems, as well as highly anticipated new features to be revealed at the show.
Today’s broadcast applications require an unprecedented level of efficiency and flexibility, with solutions for remote production, on-rem, and virtual production workflows. At IBC, Clear-Com will demonstrate a broad range of solutions to meet these needs. Dynam-EC is a powerful and intuitive software tool that allows operators to quickly switch all audio input and outputs, audio mapping, IFBs and partylines at the touch of a button. New features introduced in EHX 13.1, including the implementation of role-based workflows and support for NMOS 4 and 5, facilitate many of the needs of broadcast applications for large-scale events such as the World Cup or other global sporting events.
A popular choice for flypacks and OB vans, Arcadia Central Station brings together HelixNet®, FreeSpeak®, Clear-Com Encore, other 2W/4W endpoints, and third-party Dante devices in a single, integrated system. Arcadia offers licensed-based scalability that allows it to meet numerous production needs, with support for over 100 beltpacks and up to 128 IP ports, with additional upgrades available in the future. The new HXII-DPL Powerline Device connects to any existing Arcadia system via its own network port to provide Powerline connectivity via 3-pin XLR anywhere on the network, opening a world of digital audio connectivity to HelixNet users.
“We continue to see an accelerated adoption of hybrid and remote workflows as well as advancements in IP infrastructure,” said Chris Willis, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Clear-Com. “We look forward to connecting with the broadcast industry in the region, to share our solutions and learn more from those who are implementing these new ways of working and communicating.”
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CueScript – Stand 11.D10
CueScript, the leading developer of professional prompting solutions, presents its various PTZ teleprompter solutions at IBC 2023, along with its new custom teleprompter solution designed specifically for the Sony Electronics’ FR7 PTZ Camera.
CueScript’s patent-pending mounting solutions enable the use of a PTZ camera with a prompter, and are compatible with the industry’s leading PTZ manufacturers, including BirdDog, Bolin, Canon, Panasonic and Sony, to name a few. Using CueScript, the PTZ camera mounts upside down in the top of a specially designed prompter hood. Mounting the system this way significantly reduces the operational limitations of a PTZ camera within a prompter; the PTZ has greater movement in the shots it can achieve. Additionally, users no longer need to use high payload taking, expensive tripods, as the CueScript PTZ mount makes using a lighting stand possible.
CueScript’s PTZ prompting solutions are comprised of a monitor of varying sizes (19-inch CSV2P19PTZ, 17-inch CSV2P17PTZ, 17-inch EMCP17PTZ and 15-inch EMCP15PTZ), a specially designed hood and a PTZ mount for a tripod or lighting stand. A wall-mount version is also available. CueScript monitor options include its higher-end CSMV2 monitor line, which is ideal for broadcasting applications and larger studios, featuring IP connectivity (Ethernet and ST2110), as well as conventional video. With the same CueScript principles of style, quality and ease of setup, the EMC line is comprised of a simplified middle market monitor that is commonly used at smaller stations and in vertical markets such as education and HOW. Both monitor lines come in various sizes to fit a range of use cases.
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Dejero – Stand 2.B51
Dejero will introduce its latest EnGo mobile video transmitter to visitors at IBC 2023 (Amsterdam 15-18 September, stand 2.B51). Not only does the new EnGo 3s carry the same powerful features of the EnGo 3, including native 5G modems and built-in GateWay Mode for wireless internet broadband connectivity; it also offers 12G-SDI and HDMI connectors.Because 12G-SDI can deliver eight times the bandwidth of HD-SDI, users have the ability to handle high frame rate and live 4K/UHD signals, over a single cable.“Transmitting a video format using one cable instead of four means there are fewer points of failure in the signal chain,” says Matt Scully, director of product management at Dejero. “It is particularly useful when space is at a premium, for example a mobile production vehicle/OB truck, or temporary studio. Fewer cables amount to less weight and potentially smaller routers and other components, which translate to a more ergonomic workspace and equipment flexibility.”Similar to the existing EnGo 3 and 3x mobile transmitters, the EnGo 3s features Gateway Mode which provides wireless broadband internet connectivity in the field to enable mobile teams to reliably, securely and quickly transfer large files, access MAM and newsroom systems, and publish content to social media. GateWay Mode also provides general internet access to resources for field research, access to cloud-based services and also serves as a high-bandwidth access point for devices. The EnGo 3s also streamlines communication and workflow between the field and station or post production facility. This is essential for mobile news teams that work to tight deadlines, as well as film crews working from remote sets; instead of losing time searching for an internet hotspot, or depending on mobile hotspot devices with just a single connection, they can count on an ultra-reliable, multi-network fast connection of up to 500 Mbps.Designed with RF and 4×4 MIMO antenna architecture, the EnGo 3 range unlocks the full potential of 5G connections and ensures optimal antenna isolation. The built-in modems support a broad range of cellular bands to enhance 5G performance, supporting additional bands used by carriers in the US, Canada, Australia, China, Korea, and Latin America that other 5G mobile transmitters simply cannot connect to.Dejero’s Smart Blending Technology powers the EnGo 3 mobile transmitter range by simultaneously blending together multiple wired (broadband/fiber) and wireless (3G/4G/5G, Wi-Fi, satellite) connectivity from multiple providers to provide a ‘network of networks’. “Being able to transmit 4K/UHD from the field in the most efficient way possible is absolutely essential for today’s media production crews,” Scully continued. “With the 12G-SDI connector option on the new EnGo 3s, we’re simplifying cabling and offering more choice when it comes to IP-connectivity. ”
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DTVKit – Stand 1.D61
DTVKit, a leading provider of royalty free DVB software solutions for digital television, has announced its latest addition to its suite of broadcast technology software. By partnering with Ocean Blue Software , DTVKit can now offer a version of the innovative ORB HbbTV 2.0.3 solution fully integrated to DTVKit DVBCore and DSMCC with versions for both RDK and Android.
The key advantage of this solution is that its innovative architecture uses the existing system browser (WPE or Android Webview) instead of having to add another browser to support HbbTV. This reduces system complexity, software footprint and subsequent resource requirements.
Javascript and Reusable C++ Components:
The HbbTV solution by DTVKit is executed primarily in Javascript, providing flexibility and ease of development. The use of reusable C++ components further enhances performance and reliability. This combination enables OEMs and developers to leverage their existing expertise in these widely used programming languages, reducing the learning curve and simplifying the development process.
Faster Time to Market and Lower Development Costs:
By utilising DTVKit’s fully integrated version of the ORB solution, OEMs can significantly reduce their time to market for launching HbbTV-enabled services. The solution provides a comprehensive framework and pre-built components, reducing the need for extensive research and development efforts. This not only accelerates the deployment process but also helps in cutting down development costs.
Royalty-Free Membership:
As with all DTVKit software, the ORB HbbTV solution is available with full source code access and is royalty-free for DTVKit members. By becoming part of DTVKit, members gain access to a comprehensive suite of royalty free software solutions for DVB, including the HbbTV solution, without incurring additional licensing fees.
Leveraging HbbTV 2.0.3 and the latest browser technologies, DTVKit’s solution provides OEMs with faster time to market, reduced development costs, maximised portability, enhanced security, and the flexibility to tailor their offerings. The benefits of being a DTVKit member, include unlimited access to high quality, royalty-free software, making it an appealing choice for anyone seeking to elevate their television services.
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DVEO – Stand 5.C60
We’ll be at IBC Show 2023 exchanging industry best practices, and discussing our broadcast and streaming services and solutions, such as:
- Video Processing: encoding, transcoding and delay
- Live Streaming and VOD
- Delivery with SRT/RIST
- Monitoring
- DRM
- Monetization
We’ll also showcase an impressive lineup of innovative products designed to empower broadcasters, content providers and event organizers to stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic streaming landscape – like our new version of Brutus GPU Eco and our new DVEO Pro Streaming Software and DVEO Live Streaming Production software.
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