EUREKA, CA. — KVIQ, the CBS affiliate serving Humboldt County, Calif., has streamlined its workflow with a four-channel NVerzion NFinity broadcast video server with Source Switch technology.

KVIQ wanted to streamline its switching between live and recorded content with a non-hardware solution. NFinity’s Source Switch, a software solution that does not require an external router to change playout sources, offered the functionality KVIQ desired.

The feature allows live switching to any recorded content or full-screen bulletin and provides for simple transitions. The station will use Source Switch to monitor SCTE-35 triggers for the switch.

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The station added the new NFinity video server and an automation workstation devoted to sister station KIEM. The NFinity will be used as the primary playout server for both stations.

Beside live events, NFinity will be used for all regular programming, including syndicated and network shows. NFinity interfaces with KVIQ’s network storage, satellite feed and existing NVerzion automation.

It centralizes various functions, simplifying the station’s workflow. KVIQ will use NFinity’s graphic overlay and EAS capabilities as well as the built-in NFinityView QC tool for quality assurance and quick edits.

“The new recording feature allows linear programming to be automatically segmented. The system watches for a black slate and automatically inserts a marker,” said Danny Fogle, KVIQ VP of operations. “This reduces editing and segmenting time required by master control.”

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KPTS is a public broadcaster serving Wichita, Kan., and its environs since 1970. A PBS affiliate from its founding, KPTS carries all the beloved national programs one expects in addition to producing its own locally popular content — like the round-table discussion “Kansas Week,” and a local news program with an uplifting message, “Positively Kansas.”

NVerzion worked with station personnel to craft a solution to replace end-of-life automation and video servers. The goal was a system that would address their core needs while maintaining flexibility for future expansion.

This new solution turned out to be an ambitious one for the station, consisting of three new NFinity broadcast video servers and a comprehensive NVerzion automation system, with four workstations running NVerzion control and automation software.

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KPTS decided to go with NVerzion equipment for its flexibility and numerous options; all delivered at competitive prices with world-class customer service, according to the station.

According to station staff, the servers’ ability to handle audio sensing and mapping, graphics/bugs, EAS, and that it allows local content playback along with live pass-thru for each of their three channels, was an unbeatable package.

This new NVerzion workflow will be used as the primary on-air broadcast system. They will have automation running three playlists, and the NFinity servers performing record and playback — from local content with live pass-thru — with graphics, bugs and EAS. NFinity also gives production staff the ability to remotely play spots during production.

Jessica Rye, KPTS Broadcast Engineer, identified some major improvements over the existing system: “The automation interfaces with the new Myers BXF traffic system, whereas our outdated system did not. The servers have proven to have enough capabilities to handle more than just record and playback ... and the ability to use it as a channel with the option to switch between live and recorded content ... NVerzion’s Automation system has been a solid foundation with consistency, functionality, and reliability.”

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SALT LAKE CITY—In an effort to support its two cable channels and student news channel, Lewis University in Chicago has installed the NVerzion NFinity broadcast video server.

The university installed the four channel NFinity server as two in and two out. The unit is controlled with onboard automation, receives files from their editing workstations and will now act as the main ingest and playout server for all Lewis’ video content.

Included in the NVerzion package is the company’s new Source Switch technology. Source Switch enables simple transitions between video content and full page graphics with background audio.