PARIS—Ateme HAS announced that its Ateme Encoding products & services are now included in YouTube’s Live verified encoders list, including support for SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) output as part of the certification.

This validation confirms that Ateme’s TITAN meets YouTube’s technical and performance requirements for reliable, high-quality live streaming workflows using SRT contribution. Ateme enables creators and content owners to securely and efficiently deliver low-latency live content to YouTube over unmanaged networks, with enhanced resilience, and secure transmission.

“We are proud to receive the official YouTube seal of approval for our TITAN encoding solution,” said François Guilleautot, head of new media at Ateme. “This milestone is a testament to our commitment to making the best video quality available to all customers in the live streaming industry.”

Ateme’s live encoding and processing technologies are designed to operate in the most demanding live production environments, on-premises, in the cloud, or as SaaS, offering advanced compression efficiency, industry leading video quality across all major codecs including AV1, as well as features such as HDR support and low-latency streaming.

Ateme’s TITAN solution powers the live encoding to YouTube for CazéTV, the Brazilian YouTube channel that says it has hosted 5 of the 10 most viewed live events on YouTube.

READING, Pa.—Miri Technologies has unveiled the V410 live 4K video encoder/decoder for streaming, IP-based production workflows and AV-over-IP distribution, which will make its world debut at ISE 2026, Feb. 3-6, in Barcelona, Spain.

Designed with an emphasis on usability, the V410 combines intuitive user interfaces with rich functionality, robust connectivity, including Wi-Fi 7, and flexible format support.

“Encoding and decoding should be about more than just formats and features,” Ryan Brenneman, co-founder and chief technology officer at Miri, said. “An easy and efficient user experience is just as important as specifications. The Miri V410 encoder/decoder is designed to be simple enough for less-technical users and volunteers but offers deep enough controls and advanced capabilities to delight experienced producers and media engineers.”

The Miri V410 is user-configurable as an encoder or as a decoder. It can encode one live 4K Ultra HD output at 60 frames per second or two simultaneous 2K QHD (2560x1440) channels. As a decoder, the device can decode two 4K Ultra HD streams concurrently from most supported source formats. Video input and output connections include HDMI, 3G-SDI and USB interfaces with embedded audio support.

For live streaming, the V410 can encode or decode H.264 or H.265 in a wide range of protocols, including SRT, RTMP, RTMPS, HLS, TS over UDP and RTSP. For video-over-IP applications, the V410 can encode NDIHX2 or NDI HX3 and decode both formats as well as NDI High Bandwidth. In encode mode, the V410 can even transcode from NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX2 or NDI HX3 IP inputs to streaming formats and protocols.

Miri will also offer ISE attendees a sneak peek at upcoming V410 support for the emerging OMT (Open Media Transport) open-source protocol.

The Miri V410 includes an intuitive, browser-based web interface and an LCD screen with front-panel menu and shortcut buttons for easy monitoring and control. A large tally light ring around the top of the unit and dedicated front-panel VU meters provide instant visibility of tally status and audio levels. The front of the unit also has a headphone jack.

The V410 features built-in Wi-Fi 7 to maximize wireless performance as well as dual Gigabit Ethernet connections, providing multi-LAN connectivity or redundancy, with Power over Ethernet (PoE) supported on one of the ports. The V410 can also be paired with Miri's g X510 dual-cellular bonding router.

See Miri at ISE stand 4G550.

More information is available on the company’s website.

CINCINNATI—Video conversion and AV signal distribution specialist tvONE and Matrox Video have struck a strategic partnership, combining CALICO PRO’s video processing with the Matrox ConvertIP Series of encoder-decoders and converters.

The integration provides users with a means to connect SMPTE ST-2110 and IPMX infrastructures while supporting compressed and uncompressed workflows with pixel-perfect results across broadcast, live event, control room and experiential applications, tvONE said.

“This is the kind of innovation that moves the needle,” Bob Bonniol, director of innovation for video at ACT Entertainment, said. “tvONE and Matrox Video are not just connecting devices; they are connecting creative potential. CALICO PRO’s processing power paired with ConvertIP’s ST-2110 agility gives designers and technologists the tools to build immersive, scalable systems that were previously out of reach.”

With CALICO PRO’s 66 million-pixel engine and Matrox Video’s Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) core, users gain flexibility, fidelity and future-proof performance, the compabny said. Adding ST-2110 workflows to CALICO PRO enables direct integration into broadcast-grade IP infrastructures, allowing the video processor to ingest uncompressed, low-latency video streams with precision, tvONE said.

MUNICH—Cinegy will showcase its all-new Cinegy Encode 1000—designed to deliver professional-grade encoding in a compact form factor—at ISE 2025, set for Feb. 4-7 in Barcelona.

Well-suited for fixed and mobile installations, the Encode 1000 handles a wide range of signals from NDI and SMPTE ST 2110 to traditional SDI. The portable unit supports a variety of applications across enterprise, government, hospitality and live-event production, Cinegy said.

The Cinegy Encode 1000 is 7.87 by 7.87 by 1.96 inches (20 by 20 by 5 centimeters) and weighs 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms). It offers four bidirectional 12G SDI ports and is powered by an Intel i9-1390H processor. The encoder handles up to four simultaneous UHD streams while maintaining broadcast quality standards, the company said.

Cinegy will also make the ISE debut of its Cinegize remote access solution, which it says offers ultralow latency performance previously only available with hardware IP KVM systems. Cinegize supports resolutions up to 8K with comprehensive color space options, it said.

Cinegize delivers sub-20ms latency in LAN environments and sub-100ms over WAN. This enterprise-ready solution features GPU optimization for NVIDIA, AMD and Intel with built-in security encryption, it said.

The company will also feature its Cinegy Multiviewer. A single instance can monitor hundreds of feeds across multiple displays, supporting formats from traditional SDI to cutting-edge IP standards including NDI, SRT, and SMPTE 2110.

See Cinegy at ISE 2025 in booth 4J550. More information is available on the company’s website.

IRVINE, Calif.—Teradek will launch its new Prism 877 4K HEVC encoder/decoder cards at the IBC 2024, Sept. 13-16, at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center.

The cards allow users to switch between encoding and decoding modes on- demand, enabling them to customize their workflows on an event-by-event basis. With an optional license for simultaneous encode and decode processing, the 877 card can effectively double Prism Rack’s working capacity from nine to 18 bi-directional channels, Teradek said.

“The Prism 877 cards are a first in our segment of the market,” said Tyler Riddle, live streaming product manager at Teradek. “Teradek is one of the few companies offering a dedicated hardware device capable of seamless encode and decode switching, simplifying your setup by eliminating the need for single-purpose cards.”

The company also will demonstrate the Prism Mobile 5G and Ranger, live video solutions that have been streamlining mobile production workflows across the globe, at IBC 2024.

Launched earlier this year, Prism Mobile 5G is a video encoder and cellular distribution solution for sports broadcasters, news teams and live production crews. It provides the best possible cellular connectivity over public and private networks. The lightweight, compact solution allows camera operators to remain agile for longer while capturing action, the company said.

Since being introduced, Prism Mobile 5G has streamed content for NBA and NFL teams, NBC Universal and Fox. The solution seamlessly streams across remote terrain without a single drop, it said.

Ranger, a true zero-delay wireless video system for live events and broadcast, has been used for everything from commencement ceremonies to major league sports, delivering visually lossless IMAG over the newly opened and uncongested 6GHz frequencies. Available in the Mk II and Micro form factors, Ranger is designed to accommodate productions of any size and complexity. Both systems will be available for hands-on demos at IBC 2024. 

See Teradek at IBC 2024 Stand 13.A05.

More information is available on the company’s website.

DENVER—Bitmovin has launched its Live Encoder running on the Akamai Cloud Computing, optimizing live streaming and reducing total streaming costs by up to 90%, and announced plans to show the combination at the 2024 NAB Show, April 13-17, the company said.

Immediately available, the combination reduces data transfer out (DTO) costs, leveraging the performance of the Bitmovin encoder and Akamai’s distributed cloud platform, Bitmovin said.

“Bitmovin can help its live-streaming customers deliver higher-quality viewing experiences and reduce and better control costs by running Live Encoder on Akamai Cloud Computing,” said Dan Lawrence, vice president of cloud computing at Akamai.

“Placing and executing Live Encoder’s critical compute functions closer to end users can realize lower latency streaming while maintaining the high quality of service that consumers have come to expect and demand from streaming providers. It can also help dramatically reduce DTO fees in many cases. Collectively, we believe this meets the industry’s desire to continue raising the standards of live streaming, provide lower and more predictable operational costs, and more opportunities to monetize content.”

With an intuitive user interface, Bitmovin’s Live Encoder simplifies setup of live streams. Its robust API offers developers complete control over all aspects of the encoding pipeline, the company said.

Live Encoder is also pre-integrated with Akamai Media Services Live to support live-to-VOD and live clipping, which is part of Akamai Connected Cloud and enables secure and efficient streaming at massive scale across Akamai’s global content delivery network (CDN), it said.

Those who run Bitmovin’s Live Encoder on Akamai will also benefit from pre-integrated third-party solutions for their video streaming workflows, including Videon's LiveEdge contribution encoders; Grass Valley’s Agile Media Processing Platform (AMPP) for live production; Zixi for secure transport and ingest; EZDRM for multi-DRM and content encryption; and Yospace for Server-side Ad Insertion (SSAI), it said.

“Our Live Encoder elevates live streaming, eliminating sub-par image and audio quality so audiences can enjoy truly immersive live experiences,” said Stefan Lederer, CEO and co-founder of Bitmovin.

More information is available on the Bitmovin website and Akamai websites.

See Bitmovin in NAB Show booth W3013.

See Akamai in NAB Show booth W235LMR.

MONTREAL—Matrox Video has announced that during the 2024 NAB Show it will be providing product demos and featuring customer stories that illustrate how the company helps broadcasters, live event producers, developers, and manufacturers implement and improve their IP- and IT-based media workflows. 

Visitors to the company’s Booth SL5073 at the 2024 NAB Show, April 13-17 in Las Vegas will discover products and solutions for remote production (REMI), contribution, distribution, operations and control, and Tier 1 live production in the cloud, along with the latest innovations for SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX. 

In addition, experts from Matrox Video will present on IP and IT technologies for media during the Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) conference, and the company's products will be showcased across the show floor in partner demonstrations of IP video workflows.

"With over 45 years serving as a leading provider to the biggest brands in the most demanding applications, Matrox Video has led industry transitions from analog video to SDI and ST 2110/IPMX and is uniquely positioned to deliver the IP- and IT-based workflows powering production today," said Francesco Scartozzi, vice president of sales and business development for the Broadcast and Media Group at Matrox Video. "Our NAB lineup addresses that shift, and we'll demonstrate practical media-over-IP applications that help attendees accelerate their workflows and improve their operations."

Matrox Video product demonstrations include: 

• Matrox Monarch EDGE encoders and decoders are renowned for their advanced features, including ultra-low-latency multi-stream sync, 4K/multiHD support, tally, talkback, and genlock. The upcoming 2.07 release introduces new capabilities, making Monarch EDGE a versatile solution for backhaul, contribution, video transport, and distribution workflows. With HDR and Dolby audio support, VANC metadata for closed captions, SCTE-104 messaging for ad insertion, and SRT Stream IDs for easier stream routing, Monarch EDGE stands out as one of the most flexible encoder/decoders. Industry distribution platforms such as GlobalM and TechEx endorse Monarch EDGE as the preferred encoder for delivering high-quality streams. A GlobalM pod at the Matrox Video booth will showcase cloud-based distribution workflows featuring Monarch EDGE.
• Matrox ConvertIP bridges traditional baseband and IP-based video workflows by converting HDMI or SDI signals to and from ST 2110 and IPMX. Demonstrations by Matrox Video experts will highlight ConvertIP's unique daisy-chain capabilities, reducing total cost of ownership and increasing monitoring flexibility and redundancy. ConvertIP enables camera-to-IP production and integrates seamlessly with RED, Panasonic, and other ST 2110 workflows.
• Matrox ORIGIN offers broadcasters and live content providers, developers, and solution providers a scalable, flexible, cloud- and COTS-based live production solution on an opex model. Built on a cloud-native IT architecture, Matrox ORIGIN redefines live production with an open, opex-based framework free of traditional clock-based video compromises, enabling a workflow comprising best-of-breed applications. Matrox ORIGIN leads the industry's shift to IT-based, software-defined infrastructure.
• Matrox Extio™ 3 IP KVM extenders and the KMLYNC KM switch enable innovative workflows and flexible KVM matrix system design over IP, boosting productivity and improving operator workspaces for media production. Extio 3 IP KVM extenders provide low-bit-rate, glitch-free 4Kp60 4:4:4 and quad 1080p60 4:4:4 video extension and switching over 1GbE LAN, WAN, or internet and feature advanced multiview capabilities, multisystem control with seamless mouse switching, and enhanced security with encryption, as well as user- and device-authentication features.
• New — Matrox DSX SDK 10.5. The latest updates to the Matrox DSX SDK offer Ultra-Low Latency for both DSX LE5 and X.mio5 ST 2110 NIC and 12G SDI I/O cards. The ULL feature enables sub-field or sub-frame video transfer at inputs and outputs, allowing low latency broadcast applications to achieve a minimum delay of 1-frame for interlaced video and 2-frame for progressive video. The new "large canvas" feature enabled on X.mio5 ST 2110 cards allows customizable regions of interest from a large canvas to be output as multi-channel 1080P and UHD resolutions for flexible and advanced multi-screen display workflows. DSX SDK 10.5 also supports ST 2110-22 with JPEG-XS encoding and decoding and adds native support for AWS S3 with the Flex Reader and Writer for cloud-based applications.
• New — Matrox DSX LE6 D100 ST 2110 Network Interface Card. This new 100 GbE ST 2110 network card is designed for high-performance media environments including broadcast and virtual production. Featuring dual QSFP 28 connectors, this PCIe Gen 4 x 8 card offers up to eight channels of UHD@p60 or two channels of 8Kp60 input and output, all with ST 2022-7 redundancy. The card has hardware-based PTP to provide nanosecond-range ST 2059-2 accuracy and offloads all ST 2110 packet processing from the CPU, which is essential for high-density and high-resolution applications. This card also offers ultra-low latency to minimize in-to-out latency for multichannel 4K and 8K applications.

During the show, Marwan Al-Habbal, product manager for Matrox ORIGIN, will present "Innovating Live Productions" at 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, as part of the BEIT conference. Delving into agile software production pipelines in complete IT environments, the session will explore event-driven asynchronous processing for Tier 1 live production.

Visit Matrox Video at the 2024 NAB Show, Booth SL5073

More information about Matrox Video and its products is available at video.matrox.com.

MONTREAL—Matrox Video has announced the launch of the new Matrox Maevex 7100 Series of single-channel 4K60 AVC/HEVC encoders. 

The company said that these two new lower-cost members of the Maevex family of premium video products are ideal for low-latency, high-quality, low-bitrate encoding of single high-resolution HDMI sources for audio and video streaming, contribution, and collaboration.

For low-bandwidth applications requiring high levels of compression, Maevex 7100 Series encoders provide high-quality streaming and recording for both motion video and desktop content with a wide range of compression rates. Built with industry-acclaimed Matrox Video quality and reliability, and augmented with advanced security features, these new professional encoders are ideal for use in control rooms, command centers, and other mission-critical environments, and provide flexibility with support for multiple streaming protocols suited to all network topologies, the company reported. 

"For more than a decade, Matrox Maevex encoders have been an obvious choice for capture and collaboration, streaming and recording, and Pro AV applications and digital signage, and they've been especially useful in control rooms for health care, military, government, security, and beyond," said Ron Berty, business development manager at Matrox Video. "With the Maevex 7100 Series, our customers can now get AVC and HEVC streaming and recording capabilities in a secure, convenient, single-channel offering at an affordable price point with renowned Matrox Video quality, reliability, and ease of use."

Integrators, administrators, and users can choose H.264 (Maevex 7112A) or H.264/H.265 (Maevex 7112H) models and enjoy streaming and simultaneous recording with support for five streaming protocols — RTSP, MPEG2-TS, RTP, SRT, and RTMP. They can increase productivity and ease deployment with the included Maevex PowerStream Plus application and the all-new web-based Maevex Command Center — the ultimate tools for configuration, monitoring, and streaming management, no matter what size of installation.

As part of the launch, the company also highlighted the enterprise-grade security provided by the Maevex 7100 Series for users and IT administrators.

They can leverage existing security infrastructure with support for Microsoft Active Directory and get peace of mind with regular device vulnerability and firmware updates. All updates are authenticated and validated before installation for additional protection. In addition, users can securely manage devices with 802.1x network authentication support and execution of IP control communication over the HTTPS protocol. The Maevex 7100 Series supports the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol with AES encryption for secure, low-latency, high-performance streaming on noisy or unpredictable networks, Matrox Video reported. 

In addition, the Maevex 7100 Series encoders are fanless, small-form-factor, energy-efficient appliances ready for high-density rack mounting or throw-down installation. They offer zero-latency input pass-through for real-time video output, empowering flexible, simultaneous uninterrupted operation for operator desks, video walls, remote rooms, etc. Thanks to Matrox Video's complimentary Maevex SDKs and APIs, users can seamlessly add the encoders to any mission-critical environment. Operators can easily integrate the Maevex 7100 Series with third-party AV systems including Video Management Systems (VMS) and others. TAA-compliant SKUs are also available.

More information about Matrox Video and its products is available at video.matrox.com. 

NANJING, China—Magewell has introduced two new members of its Ultra Encode family of live media encoders designed for a variety of applications, ranging from live streaming and remote contribution to IP-based production and distribution. It has also announced that it will highlight them during ISE 2024, Jan. 30-Feb. 2, in Barcelona, Spain.

Available immediately through the company’s global network of authorized resellers, the new Ultra Encode HDMI Plus and Ultra Encode SDI Plus combine encoding and delivery flexibility with simultaneous multi-protocol streaming, file-based recording, NDI HX3 support, 4K encoding at 30fps, Power over Ethernet (PoE) support and advanced live production features.

"While our core Ultra Encode models and flagship Ultra Encode AIO continue to be immensely popular, some customers want the higher bitrates, expanded formats, recording capabilities and multi-protocol simultaneous streaming of Ultra Encode AIO but in a more compact, camera-mountable form factor," said James Liu, vice president of engineering at Magewell.  "The new Ultra Encode Plus models fit perfectly into the middle of the product line, meeting these needs and making the Ultra Encode family ideal for even more use cases."

The Ultra Encode HDMI Plus can encode at resolutions up to 4096x2160 at 30fps from its HDMI interface, while the Ultra Encode SDI Plus encodes up to 4K at 30fps from the device's 6G-SDI input. Both support multiple video encoding formats and technologies, including H.264, H.265 (HEVC), NDI HX2 and NDI HX3, as well as many streaming protocols, such as RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, RTSP, RTP, HLS and TVU's ISSP technology, the company said.

Video can be encoded at bitrates up to 32Mbps (62Mbps for NDI HX3), while up to eight channels of audio can be encoded in AAC format. Two concurrent encoding profiles with distinct combinations of resolution, frame rate and bitrate can be specified, it said.

Configurable presets enable easy streaming to YouTube Live (via RTMP or HLS), Facebook Live, Twitch, the Wowza Video platform (via RTMP or SRT) or custom targets. Ultra Encode Plus models can stream to up to six different target destinations simultaneously. It can stream concurrently in multiple protocols. Inputs also can be recorded as files on the device's internal storage, an external USB-connected drive or networked storage, it said.

The compact form factor of the Ultra Encode Plus enables camera mounting. Its metal chassis measures 4.2 inches square (106.6mm by 106.2mm) and is one inch (25mm) high. Integrated tally lights indicate program or preview usage of NDI HX outputs in live production environments. The devices offer loop-through connections as well as line-level analog audio input and output. They can be powered via PoE or the included power adapter. The encoders feature built-in Wi-Fi network connectivity and an RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port, the company said.

The new encoders can be configured, monitored and controlled through an intuitive, browser-based web interface. Centralized remote management and control of multiple units is available through the Control Hub software. Manual control and scheduled streaming and recording are available through the web UI, while HTTP-based APIs are available for systems integrators and third-party developers to incorporate Ultra Encode Plus into their solutions, it said.

See Magewell at ISE 2024 Stand 5E71.

More information is available on the company’s website.

NANJING, China, and DENVER—Magewell has partnered with Wowza to integrate Magewell's Ultra Encode AIO live media encoders with the Wowza's platform to enable seamless and easy-to-deploy streaming workflows from encoding to delivery via Wowza's global content delivery network (CDN), Magewell said.

Supporting multiple encoding formats and delivery protocols, Ultra Encode AIO offers a robust, affordable encoding solution for applications ranging from live streaming and remote contribution to IP-based production. The PoE device encodes video up to 1080p at 60fps or 4K at 30fps. It also can encode one live input source or mix its HDMI and SDI inputs into a combined output, the company said.

Wowza Video is a comprehensive, integrated video platform designed for business-critical applications. A dependable, scalable and simple-to-use streaming solution, it provides the core capabilities of broadcast media servers without the cost and engineering requirements of typical broadcast deployments, it said.

The integration adds Wowza Video to Ultra Encode AIO's output presets, enabling users to bring content seamlessly from the encoder into the Wowza ecosystem without manual configuration, the company said.

Wowza Video subscribers can specify their Wowza access token within Ultra Encode AIO for automatic authentication and then stream to the platform using the RTMP or SRT protocol. 

While the integration speeds up the workflow, it also enables users to customize settings to their unique needs and environment. Ultra Encode AIO, streaming can be triggered manually or scheduled, enabling automated, hands-off deployments, it said.

Wowza Video integration is a standard feature of new Ultra Encode AIO units and is available to existing Ultra Encode AIO customers as part of a free firmware upgrade.

More information is available on the Magewell and Wowza websites.

TEL AVIV, Israel—TAG Video Systems and Beamr Imaging have formed a technology partnership that will see TAG integrating the Beamr 5 HEVC encoder into its Realtime Media Performance platform.

The joint effort offers TAG users worldwide a workflow that optimizes the bandwidth required to transport UHD. It also provides them with support for end-to-end High Dynamic Range (HDR) content delivery, TAG said.

"Partnering with TAG, an industry leader in IP workflow monitoring and analytics, underscores the strength and innovation of our patented video compression technology," said Beamr CEO Sharon Carmel. "With Beamr's consistent achievement of up to 30% savings across varied content and support for key codecs like AVC and HEVC, this collaboration sets a new benchmark for video encoding, optimization and analysis, enhancing both our capabilities in delivering exceptional value to the industry."

By incorporating Beamr 5 HEVC encoder into TAG’s Realtime Media Performance platform, users benefit from the visual experience that comes from comprehensive integrated support for HDR and the elevated video quality of UHD and HDR without requiring additional, costly bandwidth, it said.

“TAG always seeks to provide our customers with tools to drive their business operations to the next level and solutions that maximize their resources and operating budgets,” said Kevin Joyce, TAG’s Zero Friction Officer. “Our partnership with Beamr fits perfectly into this strategy. We can now offer a better, more efficient way to get our customers to an end-to-end HDR workflow which also leads to expanded TAG services such as more visually vibrant Under Monitor Displays (UMDs) and alarms. This collaboration opens doors for greater, more inventive support and we’re delighted to do it with Beamr.”

More information is available on the TAG Video Systems and Beamr websites.

MONT-SAINT-GUIBERT, Belgium—High Frame Rate (HFR) capabilities have been added to the intoPIX TicoXS JPEG XS-capable encoders and decoders, the company said today.

With HFR support, use of a lightweight TicoXS IP-core for high-speed encoding and decoding is possible. Depending on the selected IP core, 480fps is achievable with 4K and 1920fps can be achieved with HD—both in monochrome or 4:2:2 color sampling with one encoder, the company said.

The IP-cores are also not limited to usual broadcast formats for encoding. They can be used for other aspect ratios, including 9:16, it said.

With slow motion workflows and replay systems, often the high-speed stream is separated into multiple streams, which are sent in parallel (as phases). For example, an HDTV 180fps stream is sent as 3 x 3G-SDI (HDTV 60fps) streams to the replay server, said intoPIX.

At the system level and using JPEG XS compression, it is easy to improve the high-speed workflow by simply sending a compressed video essence that has the same bandwidth as an uncompressed stream of 60fps but that is capturing 600fps with just a compression ratio of 10:1. It not only simplifies the IP bandwidth, it also simplifies the synchronization between these phases, timestamps, the storage and the replay server architecture, it said.

“This intoPIX release is of interest to those who want to create new Slow-Mo or workflows using high-speed cameras and sensors. The bandwidth efficiency of JPEG XS used in conjunction with SMPTE 2110-22 IP protocol makes it easy to build smarter systems”, said François-Pierre Clouet, product application specialist at intoPIX.

The intoPIX JPEG XS-capable IP-cores enable preservation of lossless image quality with low complexity, low power and zero latency. They are available for both Xilinx AMD and Intel FPGA, the company said.

See intoPIX at the ongoing interBEE convention in booth 5302.

More information is available on the company’s website.

SAN DIEGO—Broadcast and streaming hardware developer DVEO will introduce its new streaming decoder and encoder, including the D-Streamer H.264 AVC/H.265 HEVC /MPEG-2 decoder for Windows, during IBC 2022, Sept. 9-12, at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre.

“We are happy to be back at IBC. Even more so with so many new solutions,” said David Vargas, the new CEO of DVEO. “It will be very beneficial to be able to see customers and partners, besides promoting our new products.”

In addition to video, the 1 RU server D-Streamer also decodes multi-channel audio and supports closed captions to receive live streams with IP input, the company said.

DVEO also will feature its Premio encoder, a one-to-eight-channel H.264 AVC/H.265 HEVC/MPEG-2 encoder for Windows with support for multiple audio tracks, closed captions and SCTE 35 insertion via IP, it said.

The company’s new AdSerter also will be featured. It integrates ads and video clips as well as logos, graphics, text and scrolling text into live video feeds according to a predetermined timetable or in response to signals, such as SCTE 35, it said.

“The AdSerter was developed for professionals who are ready to shift to a strong server that can provide them all that is needed to handle a large number of channels in a single box,” said Vargas.

DVEO also will showcase an upgrade of its Brutus GPU that makes transcoding more sustainable. The Brutus GPU Eco can transcode up to 80 channels without consuming any more than 120 Watts.  The upgraded transcoder is designed to be scalable, upgradeable and easy to adapt and configure to meet the full demands of broadband network operators looking for Linux-based solutions.

See DVEO at IBC 2022 Stand 5.F41.

More information is available on the company’s website. 

MONT-SAINT-GUIBERT, Belgium—Compression solutions developer intoPIX today released new, extra small JPEG XS IP-cores for FPGAs and ASICS that use less memory and fewer logic resources.

The new TICO-XS IP-cores are well-suited for any AV system requiring support for many HD or 4K video streams within the same chip as well as for those looking to implement solutions based on smaller and less expensive FPGAs for HD and 4K, the company said.

They remain fully compliant with the recently published VSF TR07 and TR08 requirements, it said.

"We are really proud of these new cores, saving up to 30% of resources with some configurations. JPEG XS is already a lightweight and low complexity codec, but with this new release, our engineering team has really pushed the limits even further," said Jean-Baptiste Lorent, marketing and sales director at the company. "These cores also contribute to AV devices by consuming less power, while significantly reducing bandwidth and preserving pristine quality." 

The release completes the wide range of JPEG XS IP-cores supporting various pixels per clock, the company said.

More information is available on the company’s website.

PARIS, DENVER, SINGAPORE, & SYDNEY— ATEME has announced that the Korean broadcaster KBS has selected ATEME’s Kyrion encoders to update its legacy infrastructure, an upgrade that will allow it to broadcast in high-quality MPEG-2 HD.

As the largest broadcaster in Korea, KBS operates a wide range of platforms to deliver nationwide terrestrial service, including four terrestrial and two satellite channels, as well as seven radio and four DMB channels. 

The companies noted that the infrastructure upgrade will have several benefits, including the delivery of outstanding video quality and a surround-sound audio experience. 

The new encoders will also help KBS to streamline its operations by combining three pieces of legacy equipment into just one encoder and provide the stability and reliability of the SMPTE-310 configuration, while remaining compatible with KBS’ existing ATSC system.

Finally it will reduce latency for live broadcasts. 

Su-ho Park, media planning team manager at KBS explained that “ATEME’s Kyrion encoders easily met our stringent set of business requirements – which is testament to their stability. In particular, the optimum video quality of the MPEG-2 HD technology has significantly strengthened our service offering to the Korean public.”

Cypress, CA, October 8, 2019 – FOR-A will demonstrate its focus on comprehensive product integration with a showcase of its range of signal processors, encoder/decoders, video production switchers, video servers, and graphics systems at the company’s booth at NAB Show New York. FOR-A® will exhibit in Booth N530 during the show which runs from October 16-17 in the Javits Center in New York City.

FOR-A’s NAB New York booth lineup includes the FA-9600 multi-purpose signal processor, the IP-HE950 encoder/decoder, HVS-490 HANABI switcher, Variant Systems Group’s Envivo Studio production suite and Envivo Replay sports and live event replay solution, ClassX content creation and graphics playout solution, the CG-Portable compact character generator, and the ODYSSEY Insight video server.

Aside from its NAB New York appearance, the FA-9600 multi-purpose signal processor is featured at other high-profile events, including October’s 2019 world rugby event, the 2020 Tokyo summer games, and the start of the new professional football leagues in Europe. The FOR-A FA-9600 dual channel signal processor is gaining attention from premiere broadcasters looking for the highest quality, image conversion technology for these prestigious events.

Fujitsu’s IP-HE950 real-time H.265/HEVC encoder/decoder units employs the latest compression tools and image processing algorithms to provide best-in-class video fidelity. The IP-HE950 supports real-time 4K contribution, as well as SD and HD. The IP-HE950 utilizes new H.265/HEVC technology, which can provide a two times compression ratio over H.264/AVC technology. FOR-A is a distributor of Fujitsu’s high-performance encoders and decoders in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well as select regions in Latin America.

The compact HANABI HVS-490 opens the door to more affordable 4K production. HDMI 2.0b specification support provides 4K output to a multi-viewer. Offering exclusive features, including MELite™ technology, which extends the switcher’s 2 M/Es to offer 6 M/E performance, the HVS-490 is designed for use in any live environment, including mobile shoots, events, and in-house corporate productions. The switcher provides users with event memory and macro functions, as well as integrated frame synchronizers and multi viewers.

Just introduced at NAB 2019 in April, Variant Systems will showcase the new Envivo Studio to NAB New York attendees. Envivo Studio is an all-in-one live production system that includes a clip player, still store, shot box, live switcher, internal keyer, coaching review tool and powerful capabilities including VDCP control, 24hr loop record inputs, and slow motion replay.

Envivo Replay offers a complete replay solution packaged in an intuitive user interface with continuous multiple iso-channel recording capabilities, simultaneous clip storage of multiple angles to clip bins, playlists for highlights playback, built-in branding capabilities, direct publishing to social media platforms, and support for high speed super slow-motion cameras. At NAB Show New York, both Envivo systems will be shown with a Dante audio interface, enabling the systems to support uncompressed, multi-channel, low latency digital audio over a standard Ethernet network. Studio and Replay also support NDI (Network Device Interface), a free protocol for Video-Over-IP.

A demo of the latest ClassX solution of 2D/3D character generation and live motion graphics and playout software integrated with FOR-A video switchers will be on the FOR-A booth. ClassX’s graphics suite of solutions is popular with universities, digital signage, live event, and sports production applications. FOR-A is the exclusive distributor of ClassX in North, Central and South America. The agreement provides broadcasters and live event producers with the ability to create and play out ClassX real-time broadcast graphics integrated with FOR-A video switchers.

The compact and low-cost character generator CG-Portable with Brainstorm software will be introduced for the first time in the U.S. during NAB New York. The unit provides a wide array of text and graphic functions, including two independent text overlays, static and animated logo insertion, timer overlay with up/down count, and fill/key mixing over live background video or uploaded graphics. With a rich feature set at an affordable price point, this unit is perfect for a variety of CG applications.

ODYSSEY’s Insight Production Server is a multi-channel playout system, available in a two- or four-channel configuration. Offering a Web interface for control from any device with a web browser (no installation required), the video server provides a wide range of supported wrappers and codecs for media contribution and video play out with time delay playback.

About FOR-A

FOR-A, a worldwide, industry-leading manufacturer, offers a wide range of broadcast and production products with a focus on cutting-edge technologies, including: HD, 4K and IP products. FOR-A continues to offer future-ready, cost effective, advanced technology solutions. Products include: video switchers, routing switchers, multi-viewers, full 4K high-speed cameras, IP encoders/decoders, multi-channel signal processors, 8K/4K/HD test signal generators, color correctors, frame synchronizers, file-based products, character generators, video servers and much more.

For a full range of HD and 4K production and processing solutions, as well as IP-based products, visit our web site at www.for-a.com.

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John Schur, President of the Telos Alliance’s TV Solutions Group, outlines the Next Gen products creating ‘buzz’ at IBC 2019. These products include the Telos Linear Acoustic LA-5291 Professional Audio Encoder. It enables the creation of immersive Dolby Atmos audio at live events for transmission to broadcasters. Also included is the Telos Infinity IP intercom system. It supports two-way intercom communications without the need for a matrix over public/private IP networks.

AMSTERDAM—Part of an expansion to its range of video compression technology, MultiDyne Fiber Optic Solutions will present its new MD9200 range of encoders and decoders to the international audience at IBC 2019.

Meant to work for linear broadcast/production and streaming media workflows, the MD9200 is an effort by MultiDyne to extend its reach into the signal processing chain. The series of encoders and decoders are available as stand-alone desktop configurations and as part of the openGear card module form factor. While all versions of MD9200 are designed to provide strong bandwidth efficiency while maintaining signal integrity and visual quality, the openGear modules are compatible with MultiDyne’s entire openGear community or infrastructure products for a broader reach.

The encoder models of the MD9200 enable secure streaming from one to many destinations, supporting a mix of streaming protocols. Each independent encoder can accommodate unique frame size, frame rate, video/audio codecs and data configurations, as well as being able to independently encode HD and SD streams separately at high and low bit rates from a single SDI input.

With the decoders, both optimize 1080p AVC (H.264) and 1080i MPEG-2 compression, with optional support for high bit-rate 2160p HEVC (H.265) UHD streams. The openGear decoder can house up to 20 decoding modules in a single 2RU openGear chassis for signal decompressions to SDI and HDMI. The standalone MD9200-DEC can do the same for point-to-point streaming.

“The MD9200 series brings MultiDyne firmly into the compression world, which gives our core customers compelling end-to-end options to encode, compress, transport and deliver live HD, 4K and 8K content when paired with our fiber transport systems,” according to MultiDyne President Frank Jachetta.

MultiDyne is now shipping the MD9200 series. The products will be on display during IBC 2019 at booth 11.D40.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.—Millions of people watched the grainy black and white footage of Neil Armstrong taking his first steps on the Moon in 1969; in a special commemorative livestream produced by NASA, millions more people celebrated the Moon landing’s 50th anniversary on July 20 with a helping hand from Teradek and its Cube encoders.

The live, multi-site two-hour TV special from NASA TV and The Science Channel featured Teradek’s Cube encoders as part of a mix of transmission technologies to help send high-quality video over IP from different regions in the country to the broadcast facility in at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In addition, the Teradek Core management platform was put in use to remotely route and configure encoders in the cloud.

Program feeds were delivered from Seattle, Houston, Huntsville, Ala., Washington, D.C., and Neil Armstrong’s birthplace, Wapakoneta, Ohio. All the feeds were managed, produced and distributed from the Kennedy Space Center to TV networks.

NASA had previously used Teradek technology for its 2017 live coverage of the Great American Eclipse across Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and NASA.gov.

Umea, Sweden, 15 July 2019 - Intinor Technology, Sweden’s leading developer of products and solutions for high quality video over IP networks, has announced the sale and implementation of its Direkt encoders to Lagardère Sports, a leading global sports marketing agency.

Lagardère Sports needed a more cost-effective way to provide contributions from its global coverage of the ATP Tour 250 series.

The ATP Tour 250 is a series of men’s tennis tournaments that are a part of the Association of Professional Tennis Players (ATP) calendar. Lagardère Sports required an ecosystem that would remain reliable and robust whether the tennis was being played in France, Brazil or Australia.

The solution in this case was Intinor’s Direkt link encoders, which include Intinor’s proprietary Bifrost Reliable Transport (BRT™), which are used to secure a stable connection to Lagardère’s master control room regardless of where in the world an ATP World Tour 250 event was held.

The combination of Direkt encoder BRT stream protocol provided Lagardère with a high-quality, fully redundant stream.

According to Lagardère Sports Senior Manager of Broadcast Services, Martin Ekeberg, “We set up a small contributions network using Direkt technology and it works brilliantly. In addition to the excellent support from the people behind the Intinor’s Direkt technology, we now have far better control of every aspect of our delivery.”

Intinor’s Direkt encoders, routers and receivers are highly regarded as being both effective and reliable. Moreover, they are easy to understand and operate. They are also noted for being far more cost efficient to own and deploy.

Ekeberg added, “You don’t have to be a computer wizard to run Direkt. And because it is more cost-effective than, for example, satellite, we can spend more on production, which enables us to make better products for our clients.

“Regardless of whether we are transmitting from the building next door or across the Atlantic, Intinor technology enables us to deliver content efficiently with minimum latency and no compromise on quality.”

Intinor CEO Roland Axelsson continued, “Our solutions for sports coverage, especially live broadcasts, continue to be recognised by many major broadcast and production companies around the world and we are delighted that Lagardère Sports has been able to use Direkt to such great advantage, both to itself and its many customers.”

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About Lagardère Sports
Lagardère Sports is a leading sports marketing agency with a global network of local experts dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet our clients’ needs. We believe sport inspires emotions and passion that are essential to enriching people’s lives and generate powerful collective experiences. At Lagardère Sports, we dedicate our expertise and passion to providing our clients with privileged access to the infinite opportunities of sports. Lagardère Sports is part of Lagardère Sports and Entertainment, a company with more than 1,700 employees worldwide and 50 years of experience. For more information, please visit lagardere-se.com, or follow us on LinkedIn.

About Intinor
Intinor develops its own products and comprehensive solutions for high quality video over IP networks. With solutions for contribution, as well as for distribution and web TV, Intinor has customers ranging from small production to major television channels. Intinor also work as consultants with product development and has extensive experience in developing custom-designed systems to meet specific needs. For more information, visit www.intinor.com

Company Contact:
Daniel Lundstedt, Marketing Coordinator
+46 (0) 90-349 39 07
+46 (0) 70-148 46 68
daniel.lundstedt@intinor.se

SOUTHWICK, MASS.—Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark today announced a partnership with ATEME Corp. to become an authorized reseller and service provider of Ateme ATSC 1.0 and 3.0 hardware and software encoding solutions.

“After careful evaluation of the encoding market and extensive product testing in our encoding systems lab at the Southwick, Mass., facility, we decided to work with Ateme.” said Dick Fiore, Comark president and CEO. “The Ateme Titan encoding solution offers best-of-breed encoding, flexibility of implementation and a future-proof upgrade path for next-gen broadcast television deployments.”

Under the agreement, Comark will focus on the North American broadcast DTV market. The company will also offer integration and system design services for stations.

[Putting Next Gen TV to the [Full] Test]

Comark has an extensive history in DTV encoding dating back to the formation of Comark Digital Services to offer MPEG-2 solutions to broadcasters during the early days of the analog-to-digital transition.

“We’re thrilled to extend our partnership with Comark to our Titan software encoding,” said Walid Hamri, Ateme vice president of business development. “It’s enabling Comark to provide an end-to-end, flexible solution for the DTV market, ready for next-gen TV broadcast.”

For a comprehensive list of TV Technology’s ATSC 3.0 coverage, see our ATSC3 silo.

HACKENSACK,N.J.—LiveU today introduced its new hybrid satellite and cellular HD solution, transforming its ultra-small LU200e uplink unit into a rack-mounted product. Leveraging LiveU’s market-tested bonding technology, the LU210 and LU220 solutions allow news teams to combine satellite and cellular networks for newsgathering on-the-move and in fixed locations.

· The LU210 offers a single encoder in a cost-effective, rack-mount configuration.

· The LU220 provides higher density with two independent encoders in the same rack-mount configuration and support for dual path streaming, enabling simultaneous streaming from two video sources.

Both encoders can be connected to LiveU’s Xtender transmission device and IP-based Ka-Sat, providing resiliency in extreme scenarios. For studio-based solutions, they enable content contribution from remote/fixed locations and the uploading of content to LiveU’s MultiPoint internal and cross-organizational video distribution service.

Key benefits are said to include high video quality using LiveU’s LiveU Reliable Transport protocol; central and remote management via LiveU Central; least-cost bonding – automatically controlling how much bandwidth is transmitted over cellular or satellite connections; and density and cost savings.

Avi Cohen, LiveU’s cofounder and chief operating officer, said, “We’re seeing a growing trend of converting SNG trucks to hybrid trucks, as well as the use of smaller vehicles for mobile news coverage. These new encoders combine reliability, flexibility and mobility in a cost-effective package. Broadcasters can achieve the highest service availability and video quality in any location.”

HONG KONG – Imagine Communications recently delivered an upgrade to the online infrastructure of World Sport Group, a sports marketing, media and event management company headquartered in Singapore. Featuring Imagine Communications’ SelenioFlex Live encoders, the new platform is designed to deliver large amounts of sports content to multiple platforms.

SelenioFlex Live encoder

Live satellite feeds are passed as HD-SDI with embedded audio to the SelenioFlex Live encoders, which create OTT, mobile, web and live streaming output formats. Those formats are then multiplexed and sent to WSG’s content delivery network. WSG uses SelenioFlex to centralize management, monitoring and control of the encoders. The platform also provides failover and self-healing recovery capabilities to minimize disruption to the service.

WSG delivers about 600 sporting events every year across more than 30 countries. The company provides complete broadcast and production services as well as customized coverage of major international sporting events for broadcasters, broadband and mobile partners.

Imagine Communications is a provider of video and advertising platforms for the media and entertainment industry. The company is headquartered in Frisco, Texas.