HAYWARD, Calif.—Wohler Technologies will showcase its newly launched iVAM2-MPEG SRT during IBC2025, Sept. 12-15, at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center.

The 2RU unit can decode MPEG SRT, MPEG2, H.264 or H.265 HEVC transport streams at bit rates up to 35 Megabits per second. It parses out MPEG transport streams and presents operators with PID (packet identifier) tables, allowing for independent selection of audio and video PIDs for decoding and monitoring, the company said.

Overlays on the video display allow for monitoring of closed captions and subtitles embedded in the MPEG transport stream. The unit supports audio monitoring for AAC, Dolby Digital+ and MP3. The iVAM2-MPEG SRT has two 4.3-inch LCDs for an easy-to-operate touchscreen interface complemented by a built-in web server, which enables operators to configure presets, upgrade the unit and view audio meters remotely, it said. Wohler has also released two new 1RU 12G-SDI monitors: the iVAM1-SUM16-12G, with a 7-inch touchscreen; and the iAM1-MIX8-12G, with a 7-inch touch and tactile knob interface. Both monitors provide 12G-SDI and 3G-SDI support.

The company has also added four GPI/O capable AV monitors: the iVAM1-1-G, iVAM2-2-G, iVAM-SUM16-G and the iAM1-MIX8-G. These new monitors provide 4x GPIs and 2x GPOs that can be enabled via a software license key.

Wohler is also introducing an optional 12G SDI re-embed feature to re-embed 16 audio channels chosen from any connected audio source in the 12G SDI BNC output. Available on the iAM1-12G and iVAM1 and iVAM2-12G monitors, the feature is available via software activation, it said.

See Wohler at IBC2025 Stand 10.B12.

More Information is available on the company’s website.

Wohler Technologies has announced the availability of a new module option for  iSeries Audio and Video monitoring products. This new module, OPT-RMOC-12G, makes it possible to migrate a 3G-SDI capable monitor to a 12G-SDI (4K) capable monitor, the company said. 

The module Includes a single BNC as well as a SFP cage for a 12GSDI or ST2110 (@1080p) input and works with most 1U & 2U iSeries in-rack monitors. Installed in the option card slot, OPT-RMOC-12G is capable of monitoring 16 channels of audio (iAM & iVAM Series), plus a single video input on iVAM Series. Both audio & video are selectable from a choice of sources connected directly to the card, or inputs connected to the in-rack monitor.

Wohler has a history of building scalable, modular and future-proof products, and this development continues that tradition, the company said. 

Wohler monitors support all industry-standard baseband and IP formats including Dante, Ravenna and AES67. Support for ST2110, 2022-6/-7, Analog and MADI are included. Broad support for Dolby formats including ATMOS, DD+ and Dolby-E are included, as well as MPEG-H and AES. Monitors are available in audio only or audio and video capable versions.

A notable key feature is the fact that this new module also adds Remote Monitoring capability for use with Wohler’s new MAVRIC Cloud-based monitoring solution. MAVRIC is a software-based solution that enables the ability to look at Video, listen to Audio, see Audio bars, levels and Loudness all through a Web browser, and is accompanied by a Mobile Application for Apple/Android. This application unifies teams by centrally providing Alerts and Communications (voice, video or chat) inside MAVRIC.  

The Wohler team will be demonstrating MAVRIC at IBC & NAB NY this fall. 

More information about Wohler is available at www.wohler.com.  

SAN FRANCISCO—Wohler Technologies has hired Makarand Karanjkar as the company’s CEO and chief technical officer effective immediately. Wohler’s current CEO and chief financial officer, Michael Kelly, will retain the CFO role and has been named chairman of the Board.

“With a strong brand built on customer trust and solid engineering, Wohler is well-positioned to continue to offer exciting market leading products and solutions,” Karanjkar said. “As the industry transitions to IP workflows, I look forward to building on this momentum and working closely with our customers to offer the next generation of innovative, scalable monitoring products.”

Karanjkar joins Wohler from a leadership position at Amazon, has previous experience at Dolby and brings years of technical and engineering expertise to Wohler. 

Over the past two years Wohler has focused on developing new IP based products that incorporate the latest broadcast formats, meeting the changing needs of the industry. According to the company, its iAM-12G-SDI was the first in-rack monitor to offer optional Dolby ATMOS decoding using a software only solution. Their latest iVAM range of AV monitors and the iAM-12G-SDI now include HDR detection and offer the option of true “hitless” 2022-7. With a strong technical background, Karanjkar will continue to drive Wohler’s strategic roadmap that has seen the release of these market-leading solutions for the broadcast and associated industries. 

SAN FRANCISCO—Chris Shaw is heading back to Wohler Technologies in the role of regional sales manager for North America. Shaw had previously worked at Wohler for seven years between 1999 and 2006 in the position of director of sales.

In his new role, Shaw will be handle a range of responsibilities including introducing Wohler’s new product lines, dealer and systems integrator training, as well as sharing customer feedback with the engineering department. Working with the sales and marketing departments, Shaw will also continue to try and expand Wohler’s customer base in North America.

Other than his previous stint with Wohler, Shaw has experience working as vice president of sales and marketing for Cobalt Digital, and most recently he served as the vice president of global sales, television at Linear Acoustic.