CRANBURY, N.J.—IHSE USA is introducing its newest solution, the Draco XStreme series. The new KVM extender product line is based on a new hardware platform and represents a fundamental shift in design, combining cutting-edge performance with maximum flexibility and long-term sustainability, the company reported.

The new extender series supports video resolutions ranging from full HD up to 8K and is engineered for seamless integration with both proprietary and future IP-based transmission technologies.

At the heart of this platform lies the JPEG XS codec, co-developed with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits. The first of its kind in KVM, the Draco XStreme series enables visually lossless video without any frame drops, up to 16 bits of deep color, HDR support, less than 1 millisecond per frame of video transmission latency, and frame rates of up to 480 fps all on JPEG XS, a widely accepted codec standard in AV and broadcasting, the company reported.

“With the introduction of the Draco XStreme series, IHSE sets a new benchmark for the industry,” said Gregory Lenczycki, chief operating officer, IHSE USA. “The new series features the latest hardware components, delivering exceptional performance while maintaining low power consumption, which is an essential factor for long-term availability and future-proof video and signal transmission.”

Key advantages of the new Draco XStreme series include the ability to transmit high-resolution, low-latency video signals with reduced infrastructure requirements. For instance, users can transmit 4K60 signals over a standard 1-Gigabit network without visible loss in image quality. This not only reduces energy consumption but also simplifies system architecture, resulting in total project cost savings.

The Draco XStreme series introduces several industry-first features. Notably, IHSE is launching its first Dual-Head 4K60 Extender, capable of transmitting two 4K60 video signals over a single cable. Additionally, the company is releasing a Single-Head 4K60 Extender that operates over a 1 GB link for even greater video transmission efficiency.

The Draco XStreme series establishes a future-ready foundation for hybrid environments, IHSE USA said. By bridging proprietary and IP-based systems, it enables interoperability and scalability, paving the way for next-generation KVM applications, the company said..

More information on IHSE USA and its products is available here.

LOS ANGELES—Block by Block Solutions specializes in audiovisual solutions for unique postproduction environments. We offer turnkey services, from architectural drawings and consultations to installation, programming, and servicing, ensuring that every project meets our high standards. 

Excellence isn’t just a platitude; it’s necessary in the high-stakes world of Hollywood production where millions of dollars are on the line and things move fast. The solutions we spec and install must be of the highest caliber, so we’re constantly on the lookout and evolving to ensure our clients’ systems are outfitted with the very best. In 2019, during an installation project for Blumhouse Productions, we decided to start using IHSE as a product standard for clients of Block by Block Solutions. 

Integrating New Edit Bays
Blumhouse Productions is renowned for its prolific output in the horror and thriller genres and in recent years the company has been expanding its footprint to support that growth. They gutted former office space to add about 20 additional edit bays as well as upgrade their screening room, which serves as a multipurpose space for color correction and audio mixing.

This project presented some unique challenges, particularly the need to integrate new systems with the existing infrastructure. The main requirement was to create a seamless integration where new and old edit bays could be controlled locally and remotely, with full KVM functionality extending to their screening room. 

The studio had an IHSE system that was installed about 10 years ago, running DaVinci Resolve for color correction and Avid Pro Tools for audio mixing. We realized these solutions were a testament of longevity and reliability, and IHSE is a great partner for building out solutions for our client’s unique demands. 

IHSE stood out in two ways: Its support for legacy products and their direct connection with Pro Tools. IHSE enabled us to integrate the new and old systems, providing a seamless user experience. All it took was a firmware update on the old IHSE equipment to ensure compatibility and performance. 

With a direct connection with Pro Tools, we were able to streamline operations significantly. This meant that Blumhouse could maintain their existing workflows without sacrificing any functionality—a crucial aspect for their operations. 

Mission-Critical Reliability
IHSE has a reputation for engineering robust and reliable KVM solutions. In fact, the IHSE name is well-known in mission-critical applications such as air traffic control. While post-production isn’t life-critical, it does demand uninterrupted and flawless operation due to the significant costs and tight schedules.

In practical terms, the IHSE KVM system allowed for instantaneous switching between different edit bays and the screening room. This capability is essential in a fast-paced production environment where every second counts. 

The IHSE system’s ability to handle multiple resolutions was another advantage. We had to accommodate both 1080p video signals and higher resolutions for different tasks within the same environment. Security was also a top priority as film piracy continues to escalate. IHSE KVM switches meet TPN (Trusted Partner Network) requirements, ensuring that all data and operations remain secure, which is vital for a studio handling high-value content.

IHSE’s support team was instrumental in helping us deploy, program, and troubleshoot the systems. The ease of integrating new technologies with a decade-old system was impressive and highlighted IHSE’s commitment to backward compatibility and long-term support. This not only saved Blumhouse money but also ensured continuity and reliability in their operations.

A few years into using the system, Blumhouse continues to benefit from the robust, flexible, and reliable IHSE solutions. They’re an indispensable part of their upgraded facilities and our ongoing service contract with them. The seamless integration and operational efficiency have significantly enhanced their production capabilities, allowing them to focus on what they do best—creating compelling content. What’s more, IHSE’s reliability, flexibility, and outstanding support have set a new standard for us. 

David Dowling is the COO of Block by Block Solutions in Los Angeles. His background includes more than a decade of studio integration expertise. He can be reached at david@blockbyblocksolutions.com.

For more information, visit www.ihse.com.

CRANBURY, N.J.—IHSE USA will feature its latest suite of solutions for KVM-over-IP (KVMoIP) with kvm-tec’s Scalable and Media4Kconnect extenders for DisplayPort 1.2 during NAB Show New York, Oct. 24-26, at Javits Center in Manhattan.

The company also will show its latest IP compression KVM systems using the Fraunhofer IIS JPEG XS ISO/IEC codec for video-over-IP workflows as well as its KVM-integrated Quad View for 4K single- or dual-head computer systems, the company said. 

IHSE has partnered with Fraunhofer IIS’ design team on development of a next-generation KVM system based on its JPEG XS codec. JPEG XS enables transfer of high-res, high-quality video data over standard Ethernet or other wired connections with limited computing resources. Fraunhofer also provides the ability to encapsulate code streams into file formats and transport them, it said.

Using Fraunhofer's JPEG XS SDK and IHSE's JPEG XS IP core for Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) makes possible ultra-low latency broadcast, in-house and gaming video routes with predictive and precise rate control, it said.

The kvm-tec Scalable Line supports networked 4K multiviewer capabilities over a 10G network switch. The solution offers the ability to control and manage up to 16 computer sources on a single display via a single keyboard and mouse. Simply moving the mouse inside the gridded cell and clicking allows full control of the source, it said.

The kvm-tec media4Kconnect series delivers full-4K resolutions in 4:4:4 color space. It is compatible with 10G network switches. The media4Kconnect models are available in different versions supporting standalone extension, redundancy or fully uncompressed video up to 4K, it said.

The extenders can be used as high-performance, low-latency KVM point-to-point connections or as part of a larger KVM switching system, it said.

The company also will show its IHSE Draco MultiView 4K60, which enables the simultaneous operation of four computers displayed on a single display, with full access from a single keyboard and mouse. Offering four inputs and two outputs, the 1RU solution is capable of handling four ultra-high-resolution video displays up to 4K/UHD at a 60Hz frame rate, the company said.

See IHSE USA at NAB New York booth 1256.

More information is available on the company’s website.

As computer processing of video signals becomes ever more powerful, we’re seeing KVM systems meet the demands of higher bandwidths and resolutions. 

In our latest guide to KVM, TV Tech shines a spotlight on this “invisible workhorse” of the media production chain. There’s a lot of moving parts in the media production chain and KVM’s role in managing those elements—particularly in the IP realm—remains crucial to delivering the final product. 

FRANKFURT, Germany—IHSE GmbH (“IHSE”), a Brockhaus Technologies AG group company, has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in kvm-tec Holding GmbH (“kvm-tec”). 

Founded in 2006, kvm-tec develops and distributes flexible, high-security KVM-over-IP solutions (KVMoIP) to extend and switch computer signals. The company enables the high-performance, latency-reduced transmission of the signals via the standard IP protocol in existing networks, the companies explained. 

IHSE said that the deal will help IHSE, a leading global technology provider for KVM solutions (keyboard, video, mouse) via proprietary network protocols, expand its product portfolio and customer base at a time when there is a growing demand for KVM and IP solutions. 

With the acquisition of kvm-tec, IHSE is also accessing a worldwide KVMoIP customer base which will benefit from the international IHSE distribution network, with offices in Germany, the USA, Singapore and China. In addition to joint sales forces, the management of IHSE and kvm-tec see further synergies in purchasing and production, IHSE reported. 

Ing. Dietmar Pfurtscheller, founder and CEO of kvm-tec, will remain with the company after the transaction is completed, along with his wife Ingrid Pfurtscheller MSc, head of sales and marketing, and drive growth together with the IHSE team. kvm-tec is based in Tattendorf, Austria, and currently has 28 employees.

“With kvm-tec’s IP-based product portfolio we are strengthening our strategic competitive position in the market for further growth,” said Dr. Enno Littmann, CEO of IHSE. “Now we offer the right KVM solution for every customer need. Our joint technology platform also means we are reinforcing our innovation capabilities in a rapidly changing market.”

“Our international subsidiaries enable us to be close to our customers also. In the IT security space, local personal contacts are a key success factor,” added Michael Spatny, managing director at IHSE. 

“Since kvm-tec was founded some 15 years ago, we have continuously developed the technology behind our KVMoIP products and are proud to supply numerous international customers today,” said Ing. Dietmar Pfurtscheller, founder and CEO of kvm-tec.

“We are confident that in IHSE we have found the right partner to support our ongoing growth; with its global footprint and KVM expertise we are well positioned to become a ‘KVM Global Powerhouse’ together,” added Ingrid Pfurtscheller MSc, head of sales and marketing at kvm-tec.

OBERTEURINGEN & GUANGZHOU—IHSE has announced that it has opened an office in Guangzhou, China, to meet the region’s growing demand for KVM products. The office will provide sales and technical support to customers and channel partners throughout the region.

Alan Wang, who has more than 17 years of experience in KVM, control center and audiovisual/IT system specification and installation, will head up IHSE’s China office. He will be tasked with serving existing business relations as well as developing new sales opportunities directly with customers and through local sale channels.

"Our new office under Alan Wang will deliver a greater level of local support to customers throughout China. It will enable us to identify new projects to significantly expand growth in the region," explains Terence Teng, CEO of IHSE Asia.

For more information, visit www.ihse.com.  

OBERTEURINGEN, Germany—IHSE has debuted its new Draco tera flex matrix switch series, which is designed to deliver high levels of performance and enhanced flexibility, modularity, scalability and functionality.

Part of the new tera flex series includes incorporating features from the Draco tera enterprise line of switches, including SNMPv3, LDAPS, multilingual on-screen display, encrypted communication and fast booting. Draco tera flex devices can also be interconnected in a decentralized matrix system using matrix grid technology.

IHSE is offering Draco tera flex in three housing variants (1, 2 and 4U) with between 16 and 160 ports. All ports can be used as inputs or outputs. Eight-port expansion modules can be mixed between Cat and fiber optic types, with either 1 Gbit/s or 3 Gbit/s bandwidth. Integrated power supply and redundant network connection is standard in Draco tera flex systems.

The Draco tera flex series is compatible with all Draco extenders and Draco tera KVM switches.

IHSE is now offering the Draco tera flex 1U 19-inch rack. The larger 2U and 4U racks will be available by the end of the year.

For more information, visit www.ihse.com.  

NEW YORK—IHSE’s setup at the 2019 NAB Show New York, set to take place Oct. 16-17 at the Javits Convention Center, will be headlined by a trio of products that bring new IP and 4K capabilities to the IHSE portfolio.

The first product is the R488 Secure IP Remote Access Gateway for KVM. This platform combines networked workstations and local computers under a single display management system. Designed to be used with IHSE’s Draco tera KVM switches, the unit is also compatible with the Draco vario extender series and Draco vario chassis. The R488 module also connects the KVM matrix to private or public TCP/IP networks. In addition, encrypted signal transmission via IP ensures protection of intellectual property.

Also new is the Draco ultra DP 240, a high-frequency extended that supports refresh rates up to 240Hz at full 1080p resolutions. Users can operate CPUs from devices remotely over a single duplex fiber cable. There is also support for 4K resolutions up to 120Hz.

IHSE rounds out its offerings with the Draco vario Remote IP-CPU extender module, an expansion of its Draco vario series. This virtual KVM system enables the integration of virtual servers into existing Draco tera KVM physical switch systems, creating a virtual environment where multiple operating systems and applications can be accessed from Draco KVM physical consoles.

These products will all be showcased at IHSE’s booth, N549, during NAB Show New York.

LOS ANGELES—In 2009, Riot Games released its debut title, “League of Legends” to worldwide acclaim. Since then, it has become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Today, Riot Games continues to help grow esports by producing tournaments around the world. Tournaments take place in North America, Europe and Asia and are broadcast primarily on Twitch, YouTube, our own LoL Esports page and an ESPN subsidiary.

Whether it’s a roadshow in the U.S., a tournament in Asia or a weekly match Academy League (which is akin to Minor League Baseball) from our Los Angeles arena, Riot Games supports these esports broadcasts. While every region has its own engineers for its shows, a central team based in L.A. designs and manages broadcasts for most of the big international events as well as the shows around North America and beyond the studio.

A CONNECTED PRODUCTION

The Riot Games facility in L.A. was built around IHSE’s KVM platform for on-air control. We have a technical operations center, two control rooms, two audio controls, machine room, large analyst-desk studio with a couple of sets and the arena studio. For remote shows, we use one of our control rooms to produce the world feed, and then all the other regions build their shows on top of that.

We use a 64-port IHSE Draco KVM matrix and Draco extenders, which allow us to connect the machines in our machine room to workstations in control rooms and elsewhere throughout the facility. That means we can keep our machines in a climate-controlled environment where they won’t overheat and still get video, audio and control to wherever it’s needed. The count is constantly changing, but we usually hover around 50 to 60 computers and user stations connected at any time—so we’re always pushing that matrix to its limit.

I’ve always preferred IHSE KVM because it’s really easy to manage and deploy. We can add a new computer and have it running on the KVM matrix in 10 minutes or less. For the users, it feels like the computer is directly attached to their workstation; they don’t notice it’s hundreds of feet away. Some other KVM systems don’t offer such a seamless experience.

ADAPTING TO OUR NEEDS

IHSE’s ease of deployment is especially helpful for roadshows because we’re always on a very tight schedule. We have a second matrix we sometimes take on the road with us, but we usually don’t need to do that because IHSE extenders can operate without the matrix. It’s very easy to deploy all of our machines on the road because they can travel in a road case all racked up with the KVM extenders. We just run a few Cat 5 cables to plug the extenders into and we’re off. Then, when the kit rolls back home, we just plug the extenders right back into our matrix.

This dual-purpose functionality is another great benefit of the IHSE system. We get more for our investment, and we can travel with a much lighter kit and fewer people.

The IHSE system is also flexible and easy to expand. For example, most of our systems use twisted-pair Cat 5 cables, but we recently implemented a couple fiber extenders for our on-air commentators, whose stations now have telestration that can’t operate over Cat 5 at that distance.

As for support, I couldn’t imagine a better working relationship than I have with IHSE. If I want to extend the system over fiber and don’t know which products I need, I can get an answer within an hour to take to purchasing. On the very rare occasions we’ve needed tech support, we got an immediate solution. Generally, though, the IHSE system just keeps working exactly as it’s supposed to.

Kris Johnson is a broadcast engineer for Riot Games, an American video game developer and esports tournament organizer based in West Los Angeles, Calif. He can be reached atkris.johnson@riotgames.com.

For more information, please visitihse.comor call 732-738-8780.

CRANBURY, N.J.—IHSE will be at NAB Show New York to showcase the Draco ultra 495 Series. Built on IHSE's Draco ultra series extender platform and using the company’s Lici technology, the new Draco 495 series extenders for HDMI 2.0 provide full 4K video distribution for UHD 2160p, 30-bit 4:4:4 signals. The Draco ultra 495 transmitter/receiver set extends 4K (4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160) video and USB HID peripherals from the host system up to 10 kilometers/6.2 miles over single-mode fiber. They can be integrated as part of the Draco ultra series KVM switch fabric to share connections between HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort devices.

The Draco ultra 495 series extenders' visually lossless technology delivers graphics and video playback performance with the computer centrally located in a machine room via a single duplex LC-LC fiber-optic cable. The company says these extenders also support audio transmission via the HDMI interface. Also available are optional Draco vario add-on modules for digital audio input and output as well as data signals such as USB 2.0 and RS-232. For a direct video access in the server room, the CPU (TX) includes a local output to connect a control monitor. At the same time, there is a local input on the CON unit (RX) to connect a locally connected source (switchable). For mission-critical and 24/7 operations such as broadcast, 3D design, visualization and military command-and-control environments, the units can be installed in chassis assemblies for redundant power and redundant path distribution.

IHSE will also showcase its new Draco vario Remote IP-CPU extender module, an expansion of the company’s Draco vario series. This virtual KVM solution enables the integration of virtual servers into existing Draco tera KVM physical switch systems, creating a streamlined multitasking virtual environment where multiple operating systems and applications can be accessed directly from the physical consoles of the Draco KVM system.

The Remote IP-CPU extender module is particularly suited to control rooms with virtualized process automation, network operations centers that require real-time access to real and virtual target devices, and TV and film industry environments that rely increasingly on virtualized desktops. Users can access virtual machines directly from their own KVM-connected workstations via RDP (remote desktop protocol) or perform simple PC maintenance remotely. According to the company the functionality of the Draco KVM system offers options such as real-time switching; sharing; private mode; and flexible, unrestricted access to all connected computers and virtual machines.

IHSE will be on the show floor in booth N439.

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LAS VEGAS—IHSE USA will highlight its new Draco ultra KVM extenders at the 2018 NAB Show. Developed with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits, they’re based on the Fraunhofer Lici Codec, which enables high-efficiency video, audio and data transmission, and support for a full range of video standards.

Making its North American debut, the 444 Series Draco programmable keyboard connects a keyboard, mouse and keypad to a KVM system via a single USB port without HID extension and accommodates up to 50 million keystrokes.

IHSE KVM options are integrated with the Avid Pro Tools S6 control surface and console, making configuration easier. Through the S6 Master Touch Module, users can control the Draco tera S6 KVM switch to select between multiple Pro Tools workstations or other digital audio workstations (DAWs). This Avid integration will be demoed at IHSE’s booth and Avid’s booth, SU801.

IHSE KVM technology also provides control, management and operation of EVS tools, making them instantly available to operators. Demos of how to control EVS XT3 and LSM remotely using IHSE gear will take place at IHSE’s booth and at EVS’ booth SL3816. IHSE will also demo its 490 Series extender for DisplayPort 1.2 4K60, 30-bit, 4:4:4, which will support video up to 8K.

The Draco line also includes: the 491 Series for HDMI 1.3; the 492 Series for dual-head, dual-link DVI (492 Series); the 493 Series for DisplayPort 1.1 4K30, 24-bit, 4:4:4; and the 494 Series for DVI-I. Also, the 496 Series Draco vario SDI extender converts 3G-SDI signals for sharing serial digital video with IHSE's Draco tera KVM matrix switches.

The 2018 NAB Show takes place in Las Vegas, April 9-12. IHSE USA will be in booth SL10216. For more information, visit www.nabshow.com.

Read up on all of TVT's NAB Show Sneak Peeks and other 2018 NAB Show news here. 

LOS ANGELES—IHSE will demo the Draco vario SDI extender, the company’s most recent addition to the Draco vario KVM extender series. IHSE's latest SDI extender converts 3G-SDI signals for sharing serial digital video with IHSE's Draco tera KVM matrix switches. The new extender allows source and destination extensions up to 10 kilometers over single-mode fiber.

An integrated signal-conversion function uses IHSE's flex-port technology to switch SDI sources from the CPU to any other extender connected to the matrix in the digital video domain, including DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort. The extender can switch any of the DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort CPU units to the SDI CON unit. This capability allows users to view content on a range of monitors without needing dedicated SDI displays and extra cables for SDI extension.

IHSE also will unveil its Draco ultra 493 Series DisplayPort extenders, which enable CPU operation from a remotely located workstation (including a DisplayPort 1.1 monitor, a keyboard, and a pointing device) over a single fiber connection. The company says its 493 Series extenders support the transfer of fully digital video in 4K resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 and 3840 x 2160 at a real 30-hertz refresh rate and full-color depth (24-bit, 4:4:4), as well as audio transmission via the DisplayPort interface. It is also possible to integrate optional Draco vario upgrade modules for digital audio input and output, as well as data signals such as USB 2.0 and RS232.

NEW YORK—At NAB Show New York, IHSE USA will introduce the Draco ultra 492 Series of Cat-X and fiber extenders for DVI-D, USB, audio and RS-232. The 492 series, which includes dual-head and dual-link models, uses the Lightweight Image (Lici) codec, developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits. This coding technology enables image quality at the highest video resolutions with color accuracy.

The dual-head model, the Draco ultra Dual-Head KVM extender, makes it possible to connect two DVI monitors over a single Cat-X or fiber cable. When used in conjunction with KVM matrix systems, the Draco ultra Dual-Head KVM extender saves matrix ports. Its sister product, the Draco ultra Dual-Link KVM extender, allows users to transmit DVI signals to a single monitor up to 4K resolution. Extension of signals requires a single data cable.

The 492 Series extenders are compatible with regular single-head/single-link extenders so that consoles can access single-head/single-link CPU units instantaneously. In this situation, signals from single-head/single-link sources are embedded within the dual-link signal format and can be switched with no discernible switching delay.

IHSE will feature demos in their booth, N127.

CRANBURY, N.J.—Football is a team sport and so is covering it. One example of that is Game Creek utilizing IHSE KVM gear in six of its outside broadcast (OB) trucks that covered Super Bowl LI in Houston.

Game Creek’s Encore A, B and C units used for the game broadcast and utilized IHSE’s Draco tera platform. A Draco tera enterprise matrix switch was in the A unit and connected to Draco tera compact switches in both the B and C units using an IHSE matrix grid, tying all the trucks together as a single cascaded, 320-port system. This allowed operators in the trucks to connect to both EVS network and graphic engines in any of the trucks.

IHSE provided a similar setup in Game Creek’s PeacockOne A and B units. The PeacockOne A housed a 160-port Draco tera enterprise matrix switch as the primary KVM, with a Draco tera compact hybrid 32-fiber/48-copper matrix in PeacockOne B. The two KVM matrix systems were united via IHSE’s grid manager, enabling connections to available servers by connecting the workstation to a specific server.

The Draco tera system was also used in Game Creek’s Chesapeake and Nitro OB trucks for coverage of other events during Super Bowl festivities.

LOS ANGELES—The SMPTE 2016 annual conference is primed to get underway this week, and IHSE has lined up three products that it plans to feature for attendees. These products include the new Draco vario SDI extender, Draco tera compact UNI, and the Draco ultra DP.

Draco vario SDI

The Draco vario SDI extender is IHSE’s most recent addition to its KVM extender series. This model can combine 3G-SDI signals with embedded audio in Draco tera KVM switches as point-to-point extenders for transmitting video up to 10km over fiber cable or up to 140m over Cat-X. The unit is able to switch SDI sources from the CPU to any other extender on the matrix in the digital video domain, including DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort, as well as switch HDMI, DVI or DisplayPort CPU unit to the SDI CON unit. Additional features include two SFP cages that can support up to two SDI input sources and optional dual ports on both the CON and CPU.

Also available for attendees will be the Draco tera compact UNI matrix switch, which can switch any combination of 3G-SDI, USB 3.0, and UHD KVM using an SFP modular design. Each port is designed around the IHSE flex-port technology. Frame sizes are available for eight, 16, 32 and 48 ports in 1RU and 64 and 80 ports in 2RU. Each frame includes an internal controller card for managing third-party control systems.

IHSE will also have its 4K DisplayPort KVM extender, the Draco ultra DP, on hand. This device uses the Lightweight Image codec to ensure image quality at hi-res video with strong color accuracy. The unit allows the operation of CPUs from a remotely located workstation over a single duplex fiber cable. Transfer of fully digital video is supported in 4K resolutions up to 4096x2160 and 3840x2160 at 60 Hz refresh rate and full color depth. It also supports audio transmission via the DisplayPort interface.

IHSE will be located at booth 203 during NAB Show New York.

CRANBURY, N.J.—Two new models of USP3 control panels for KVM push-button control have been made available by IHSE USA. Based on the USP3-16-IHSE model, the new eight-button desk-mount and eight-button rack-mount models offer the same technology with integrated, web-based configuration GUI.

IHSE DNF 8 Push-button Version

Within the configuration setup of these models, users can create multiaction commands with a single push-button command. Each programmable button can also be assigned a specific color with user-specific text; up to eight actions can be assigned to each button.

The USP3 can control one IHSE matrix at a specified IP address. The GUI home screen shows the currently viewed console number, the destination name, the source feeding the destination and the current mode. This allows users to select up to 15 predefined “take” options or choose the “destination select” option to view another destination. “Source” or “mode” keys are also available for selection.

USP3-8-IHSE is housed in a 1RU chassis with up to eight programmable buttons and a 100BaseT network connection; it also supports redundant power and includes an internal webpage control menu for configuration and setup. The USP3-8D-IHSE is modeled to be able to fit on a desktop.

The new USP3-8-IHSE and USP3-8D-IHSE, as well as the USP3-16-IHSE, are available only through IHSE USA and IHSE GmbH.

CRANBURY, N.J.—IHSE USA and Lawo have announced a new partnership where IHSE’s Draco tera matrix switch frames support Lawo’s Virtual Studio Manager broadcast control and monitoring system. The Lawo system can be used to manage IHSE keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching in editing suites, master control suites and mobile production studios.

Draco tera compact Matrix Switch

With IHSE’s KVM system, broadcasters can share computer sources without providing specific workstations to operational needs; any workstations can be connected to any server or computer source on the KVM matrix grid. It also allows for API commands to be used for integration with GUI configurations that can be adapted as need be. In addition, the KVM system offers 4K resolutions and broadcast-quality video and audio, as well as legacy support for RS-232 and RS-422 shared serial data signals.

Combining Lawo’s VSM system provides a structure environment that manages all these signal types under a single interface. It features symbols for touch-screen or touch-pad device operation and a toolbox to help expand the broadcast system and make changes to the workflow or configuration.

IHSE is a provider of KVM products with its U.S. offices based in Cranbury, N.J. Lawo is a German-based manufacturer of network control, audio and video technology.

CRANBURY, N.Y.—As EVS prepares its new demo van for “EVS Live on Tour,” which kicks off at the 2016 NAB Show, IHSE has announced that its KVM matrix switches and extenders have been applied to drive the van’s workflows and equipment. IHSE’s KVM systems will reportedly connect all PCs, servers and other gear inside the van to give users access and control of devices from a single workstation.

IHSE USA's Draco tera compact in EVS Tour Truck

The KVM system consist of IHSE’s Draco tera compact 32-port matrix switch, which serves as the van’s central connection between its workstations and EVS technology, providing dynamic switching between sources. The system features Cat5e/6 connections and Draco vario series 474 KVM extenders with DVI-I connectors that support both DVI and VGA sources. Extenders are packaged in six-bay, 1U frames with internal dual supplies.

“EVS Live on Tour” will head out from the NAB Show to stops at major events throughout the year, including the Indy 500, U.S. Open, and NBA, MLB and NFL games, to give customers hands-on, on-site demonstrations.

CRANBURY, N.J. – They might not have been going 200-miles an hour, but Game Creek Video’s new production trucks, PeacockOne and PeacockOne B, drew some attention during NBC Sports first NASCAR broadcast over the Fourth of July weekend. Set to help provide full coverage of races for the rest of the NASCAR season, Game Creek Video will rely on IHSE KVM matrix systems for instant replays and video production management.

PeacockOne was designed to maintain the main equipment racks and move the playout and graphics rooms to PeacockOne B. The IHSE KVM equipment allows workstations on either unit to access any available server by connecting the workstation to a specific server. Pre-configured and stored connection paths allow the replay operators to connect their data servers with no interruption to workflow.

Specifically, Game Creek went with the Draco tera enterprise 160 port matrix as the primary KVM for PeacockOne and a Draco compact hybrid 32 fiber/48 cooper matrix for PeacockOne B. Using 32 fiber interconnects, the two KVM systems are able to act as a single KVM switch system. Software control of the two KVM matrices was handled by IHSE USA’s Grid Manager.

Game Creek previously installed IHSE’s KVM equipment into its FX-HD, Riverhawk and Spirit trucks.

IHSE is a provider of KVM products for long distance signal extenders and switching based in Cranbury, N.J.