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MediaKind's Cygnus Contribution solution enables live events to be captured reliably, cost effectively, with the highest quality and lowest latency. It supports UHD HDR, the latest IP standards, and delivers remote/ at-home production applications.

This media processing and delivery solution addresses a number of different live content contribution use cases and applications such as remote / at-home production with distinct values enabling content providers/owners, Broadcasters and TV Operators to maximize their investment whilst maintaining the quality and low latencies required for professional media delivery.

 

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Lumo aims at bringing radio closer to its audience.

It is an all-in-one virtual radio studio including Playout (playlist & jingles players), a Mixing Console with DSP & automixer, a VoIP SIP phone, and an AoIP transmission codec.

Lumo runs on a simple laptop. It is web-native and touch-friendly, you can control your studio with a fingertip from any device (including iPad and Android tablets).

Lumo makes remote operations much easier by reducing to a minimum the amount of gear to deploy and offering intuitive yet powerful user interfaces for technical and non-technical operators.

Licenses can be purchased for temporary use as for yearly contracts, making sure you don't pay for resources that you don't use.

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Artisto is a software audio engine, providing a complete solution for automating any workflow involving sound. From simple monitoring and detection of levels to advanced workflows for cross-platform media diffusion or virtualised remote studios, Artisto covers every processing and synchronisation need.

Because Artisto is modular, it can be precisely tailored to the specific requirements of any audio application. Artisto can be flexibly configured with an extensive library of processing blocks such as routing, EQs, dynamics, web streaming, AoIP transmission, VoIP phone, recorder, player, loudness levelling and so on. These can be virtually wired together to build a processing pipeline for the desired workflow.

Running on off-the-shelf IT equipment or in the cloud, it eliminates the frustrations inherent in complex hardware infrastructures, solves interoperability issues and dispenses with the need for outdated, insecure control protocols. Artisto responds to any transport requirements from physical or virtual soundcards (AES67, Dante, MADI,…) to low-latency audio-video streams for the cloud (including SIP).

Artisto is fully configurable and controllable via a simple, open web API. Operations can be manual or automated, centralised or distributed, local or remote.

Artisto’s front-end is based on on the most common web technologies, and On-Hertz provides a library with commonly-used components, guaranteeing that any web developer can easily build custom interfaces that fit end-users’ needs.

By design and philosophy, Artisto is scalable and open. It doesn’t lock the customer into one solution. It allows them to choose what part of Artisto they prefer to use or to connect to third-party services.

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Ideally suited for HD studio broadcast contributions where there are limited on-site technical resources available. The camera, lights and audio can be controlled from any Chrome browser using the Quicklink Manager Portal to ensure the highest quality, in frame broadcast content is received. The central operator fully manages the broadcast and can choose both file recording as HD-SDI and live output to air.

• Simple to use: limited technical resource at the remote location


• Remotely manage camera settings: including pan, tilt, zoom, exposure, white balance and more


• Full audio metering and level control adjustments: available to the central operator


• Manage and centrally control inbuilt and external lights: support of up to 5 DMX-512 lights (10 DMX channels)


• HD quality recordings: uploaded centrally whilst also receiving live


• Central operator Chroma Key: add still or video backdrops to the live stream


• Supports ultra-low delay teleprompt: back to the contributor locally via SDI/NDI™


• Easy portable deployment: for transportation to any global location


• Achieve broadcast grade audio: via XLR microphone inputs for professional contribution

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Broadcast global contributions to air in less than 30 seconds. No apps or software installs required.

Unlimited audio/video or audio only contribution links from a web browser, delivered quickly and easily back to the central studio. Contributors can be invited via SMS, WhatsApp or email and can send content to the studio remotely and easily using any device where a simple Chrome/Safari browser can be opened, no software downloads are necessary.

Cloud advanced firewall punch-through with automatic fallback to Quicklink Relay Services guarantees connectivity on the most challenging and secured networks.

• Scheduled or ad hoc instant HD contributions


• No software or apps required


• Instant SMS, WhatsApp or email invitations


• Up to 8 participants in a Conference room


• 12 additional participants in a Waiting/Green room viewing the program output


• Automatic cloud mix-minus for all Conference room participants


• Discrete HD video and high-quality audio from each group participant


• Participant full control of conferencing grid view or HD focused view


• Presentation or screen sharing in full-frame rate HD resolution


• No degradation of call quality when participants join


• Simple to use with zero learning curve


• In-sync local preview for guest confidence and assurance


• Single click to air with no user login credentials required


• Only mobile or desktop browser required


• Single one-time URL with timed validity


• Rate adaptive for unstable networks


• End-to-end encrypted AV streams


• Inbuilt echo cancellation means that no earphones are required


• Central management of camera switching and bandwidth


• Unlimited global usage and guest invitations


• Supports 1 to 10,000 concurrent users

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The integration of high-quality live Skype and Microsoft Teams video calls for talk shows, entertainment shows, radio and other live video conferencing events has never been easier. The Quicklink TX designed in partnership with the Microsoft team, is a video call management system. It is a transceiver that enables professional reception and transmission of multiple Skype and Teams video calls through SDI inputs/outputs and HDMI interface. As the Quicklink TX can receive from and send to any Skype or Teams user, providing broadcasters unrivalled global access to millions of users.

Available in industry standard compact 1U supporting a single HD Skype or Microsoft Teams call. The award winning Quicklink TX is the most feature rich Skype TX calling solution on the market, even supporting 4K upscaling.

• One professional SD/HD SDI input/output with Genlock


• Additional HDMI and analogue video input/output


• 4K resolution upscaling


• Supports both I/O for NewTek NDI™


• Near silent running


• Skype TX controller software with control console


• Ultra low delay: For instantaneous 2 way video/audio contributions


• Video and audio free from adverts


• Aspect ratio correction method: Scale your SDI input picture to your requested resolution


• Customisable tally or information graphic overlay back to return caller


• Talkback: Switch between 3 different audio sources


• Screen sharing capability


• Auto-Answer function


• Embedded SDI audio (16 Channel in hardware)


• Balanced analogue and embedded SDI audio


• AES/EBU Audio


• Colour Correction and HD Recording Function

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The integration of high-quality live Skype and Microsoft Teams video calls for talk shows, entertainment shows, radio and other live video conferencing events has never been easier. The Quicklink TX designed in partnership with the Microsoft team, is a video call management system. It is a transceiver that enables professional reception and transmission of multiple Skype and Teams video calls through SDI inputs/outputs and HDMI interface. As the Quicklink TX can receive from and send to any Skype or Teams user, providing broadcasters unrivalled global access to millions of users.

The Quicklink TX Duo allows you to manage two simultaneous Skype/Microsoft Teams calls to be processed as 2 SDI/NDI™ outputs. The TX Duo enables you to access 300 million Skype & Teams users for inclusion for remote interviews within live broadcasts, TV game shows, worship events or large managed corporate events.

• Manage up to 2 incoming Skype/Teams calls to 2 SDI outputs


• Two professional SD/HD SDI input/output


• Supports both I/O for NDI™


• Skype TX controller software with control console


• Ultra-low delay: For instantaneous bi-directional video/audio contributions


• Video and audio free from adverts


• Aspect ratio correction method: Scale your SDI input picture to your requested resolution


• Customisable tally or information graphic overlay back to return caller


• Screen sharing capability


• Auto-Answer function


• Embedded SDI audio


• Remote Management Ethernet Port for bare metal restore


• HD Recording Function


• Free complimentary technical information via the Customer Portal

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The integration of high-quality live Skype and Microsoft Teams video calls for talk shows, entertainment shows, radio and other live video conferencing events has never been easier. The Quicklink TX designed in partnership with the Microsoft team, is a video call management system. It is a transceiver that enables professional reception and transmission of multiple Skype and Teams video calls through SDI inputs/outputs and HDMI interface. As the Quicklink TX can receive from and send to any Skype or Teams user, providing broadcasters unrivalled global access to millions of users.

The Quicklink TX Quad will allow you to easily manage 4 simultaneous incoming Skype/Microsoft Teams calls to be processed as 4 SDI or NDI™ outputs in one single unit. A high availability option is available on this unit for full redundancy and resilience.

• Manage 4 incoming Skype/Teams calls to 4 SDI outputs


• 4 professional SD/HD SDI input & outputs


• Supports both I/O for NDI™


• High Availability Option including Dual Power Supply & Raided drives


• Skype TX controller software with control console


• Ultra-low delay: For instantaneous 2 way video/audio contributions


• Video and audio free from adverts


• Aspect ratio correction method: Scale your SDI input picture to your requested resolution


• Customisable tally or information graphic overlay back to return caller


• Talkback: Switch between 3 different audio sources


• Screen sharing capability


• Auto-Answer function


• Embedded SDI audio (16 Channel in hardware)


• AES balanced audio (additonal hardware required)


• Remote Management Ethernet Port for bare metal restore


• HD Recording Function


• Free complimentary technical information via the Customer Portal

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Ultra-low latency, HD bi-directional live encoder/decoder. Transmit & receive live audio/video or audio only in real-time, with full duplex audio.

Receive from any Quicklink studio contributor – ST500, ST150, ST100, iOS App or chrome browser for broadcast output via HD-SDI, HDMI and IP (NDI™, MPEG-TS). The ST100, ST102, ST208 & ST200 are an essential element in any point-to-point broadcast solution where ultra-low latency and high quality links are required. Ideal for networking studios and bureaus together.

• 265/HEVC equivalent utilising VP9


• Simultaneous encode and decode in point-to-point or relay mode


• 200ms glass-to-glass delay


• Rate adaptive up to 1080p60 30Mbps


• Supports HD-SDI, HDMI, IP inputs and outputs


• Full duplex audio, no audio ducking


• 2 Channels of audio with one channel available as talkback from the ST100/ST200 to the contributor


• Audio I/O: XLR analogue, AES digital and AES67 IP


• Deployable on both private and public networks


• No public IP required with inbuilt NAT traversing


• Automatic failover between network connections for maximum up-time


• Create permanent video circuits – Automatic link recovery in case of power outage


• Simple central management from a web browser


• OEM options for customisation

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An easy-to-use, all-in-one complete solution combining the power of the cloud and the cost-effectiveness of a single hardware unit.

Achieve a full production workflow with the STS410, an all-in-one hybrid switcher. Pre-screen, control and manage guest participants in a conferencing room with additional participants that can view and listen to the live program in a virtual waiting room. This powerful hybrid switcher also includes the power of the cloud with custom overlays, as well as streaming and professional hardware broadcast outputs.

• Guest participants in a mix-minus Conference room with independent outputs, plus program and preview as NDI/RTMP/SRT


• HD-SDI and HDMI input and output


• Additional streaming outputs with independent configuration and simultaneous program output recording


• Cloud-based controller for easy production management with scene and source selection


• Supports ability to use your own external hardware controllers


• Software-based tally return and overlay text to contributors


• Presentation or screen sharing in full-frame rate HD resolution


• Independent HD recording for each guest participant


• Third-party integration with Singular.live


• Support for macros to record, store, edit and automate commands


• Supports NDI, Dante, Livewire+ AES67 network audio


• Genlock input SDI / Analogue XLR / AES and 1/4 Jack


• Guest participants can connect using own personal devices or Quicklink’s custom broadcast hardware for optimal quality and control


• End-to-end encrypted AV streams

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The Quicklink Remote Commentary Solution allows production teams to add real-time commentary from any location with an internet connection. The remote commentator/caster views the live event in a webpage and their commentary is added into the live program.

• Remotely commentate on a live event from any location in the world with an internet connection.


• Add value to your broadcast through content localisation.


• Scale the system from commentating on one event in one additional language to multiple simultaneous commentaries in different languages on multiple events.


• Use on premise dedicated hardware or use SaaS (Software as a service) model. SaaS allows multiple commentary channels to be started, scaling the system quickly without the requirement to deploy additional on-premise hardware.


• Inbuilt Audio over IP using the Audinate Dante™, ensuring optimal communication between Dante™ enabled devices and the Remote Commentary solution. The solution also supports Livewire+™ conforming to the new AES67-2013 Interoperability Standard allowing connection between AES67 devices.