COLUMBIA, Md.—LTN has expanded capabilities for its Live Event Master Control, providing sports broadcasters, leagues, rights holders and content owners with a more flexible and scalable approach to managing live event distribution.
Built on the LTN Network, the enhanced master control solution combines low latency IP transport, cloud-native playout, automation, scheduling, monitoring, graphics and optional operator-assisted services for live sports and events into a unified platform designed for live sports and events.
LTN’s Live Event Master Control capabilities have supported more than 20,000 live sporting events and broadcasts for leading broadcasters, sports leagues and content owners worldwide. The latest enhancements streamline live MCR workflows with greater automation, visibility and flexibility across live production workflows.
Its capabilities enable users to launch and manage complex workflows without the cost, time and infrastructure requirements traditionally associated with dedicated control rooms and on-premises systems.
The latest capabilities include:
- Automated workflows for frame accurate routing, graphics, ad signaling and playback.
- Enriched graphics, including integration with upstream data sources.
- Picture in picture, squeeze backs and other unique on-screen layouts.
- Multi-language support, including captioning and announcer integration.
- Deep audio manipulation and video transformation.
- Advanced transmission and video/audio payload monitoring.
LTN’s platform enables customers to leverage LTN-hosted workflows running across the company’s purpose-built global IP video network.
Users can choose between:
- Live Event Master Control services operated by LTN experts.
- Self-service workflows powered by LTN’s scheduling, automation and monitoring software.
- Hybrid models that combine customer-provided operations with LTN’s managed services and technical support.
More information is available on the company’s website.
