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Cosmos
Cosmos
Cosmos provides software based playout engines for Broadcasters, Over The Top service providers and Broadcast Services companies.
The distributive virtualised architecture of the playout engine from Cosmos provides a fast and trusted cloud based playout solution enabling broadcasters and service providers to spin up both OTT and traditional TV channels in a few minutes thus lowering the cost of ownership.
Channels can be hosted from data centres or from your own Master Control Room over a private or public cloud. Cosmos also gives you the ability to playout both file based and live services .
Cosmos is an open system which enables all the features of a playout engine be implemented on a service basis. Cosmos reduces the need to invest in capital infrastructure. It removes the need to find space for technical equipment and the ongoing cost of technical maintenance.
Channel owners in worldwide gain the freedom to outsource practically all the technical equipment traditionally required for broadcasting.
Cosmos virtualises the process of channel management under control from a standard enterprise computer via a firewall-protected secure internet connection. Programme playout can be automated to any required extent while always retaining the freedom to insert live content.
Cosmos offers established broadcasters and content owners the ability to introduce new programme channels at very short notice, whether a permanent additional to an existing bouquet or a supplementary programme stream covering a temporary event. It can be matched to a wide variety of deployment models, enabling consistent operation across baseband, hybrid IP, and virtualised, cloud-based networks.
Cosmos also enables independent content producers to establish television channels without the high start-up cost usually inherent in such ventures.
Cosmos delivers unsurpassed flexibility in format handling and transcoding. It supports practically any technical standard in today's fast-evolving television industry, whether for terrestrial, satellite or online viewing, live, near-live or catch-up.
AirBox
AirBox
AirBox Multi Parallel Output allows simultaneous running of two or more SDI or IP streaming SD / HD outputs so that broadcasters can easily deliver parallel output in any combination needed to deliver the content.
AirBox supports a wide range of video / audio formats from almost every known platform for production Third-party video server files like Leitch, Seachange, etc. are supported natively.
Any modifications to the playlist can be made during the on-air session. There will be no locked videos in the playlist except the one being played at the moment. They can be changed, edited or substituted.
On-the-fly commands such as skip to next or jump can change the playback order. Such changes in order are carried out seamlessly without stopping the current session. The powerful Live Show Clipboard facilitates live productions, enabling the insertion and/or execution of different events or live streams.
AirBox enables playlist scheduling for weeks ahead for automated playout. The associated gaps and time overlaps are overcome dynamically to ensure smooth service even when timed activities interfere with each other. If content files or even entire schedules are missing and misplaced, special facilities guarantee continuous operation.
MS Windows 10 compatible.
Channel in a Box
Channel in a Box
PlayBox Technology has incorporated its most advanced playout engine which is the result of over 15 years of experience in developing playout solutions for the world's
leading broadcasters.
PlayBox Technology Channel-in-a-Box provides an integrated playout solution for Broadcasters and OTT service providers in a 1RU or 3RU server, regardless if you are working with IP or SDI.
The CIAB will enable you to playout an IP stream or an SDI in SD, HD or UHD. PlayBox Technology’s CIAB takes care of all your scheduling needs and uses simple, clean and engaging HTML5 for your transmission graphics needs including crawlers and rollers.
As you would expect from PlayBox Technology, it offers sophisticated and easy to use automation. We have designed a user friendly ingest which also gives you the ability to FTP your media straight to the Channel In A Box, saving you time.
It is available as a complete turnkey solution for single channel or multichannel HD SDI/SD. Available as both full turnkey solutions and software-only for single and multi-channel operations.
Channel in a Box (CIAB) is compatible with a wide range of compression types, including: MPEG-2, DV, DVCPro, DVCPro HD, AVC/H.264, HAVC/H.265, XAVC and more.
X-Pert Playout
X-Pert Playout
Versatile in nature and running as a standalone solution, X-Pert Playout provides the playout automation processes, necessary for the broadcast facilities. Its modular architecture makes it suitable for broadcasting organisations of any size as well as for media professionals who need seamless content playout automation. Available in UHD/HD/SD-SDI or IP streaming, it secures unattended operations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
MPEG2, AVC/H.264, HDV and DV compression scalability and hardware independence are the typical highlights of X-Pert Playout. Ideally suited for time-critical live operations. In addition, device support through GPI, RS232, VDCP is also available. Above all, redundant playout makes it perfect for fail-safe environments.
The Multi Parallel Output (AP MPO) enables the running of two or more outputs. As a result, the broadcasters can easily provide parallel outputs in any combination. For example, UHD SDI, HD SDI, SD SDI (with real-time re-scaling) playout and IP streaming output, or output in H.264 (MPEG-4) and MPEG-2 at the same time.
X-Pert Playout supports MPEG1/2/H.264, HDV and DV streams from virtually every known production platform. It can provide AVI, MPEG, WMV, Quick Time, or MXF content. Files from third-party servers such as Leitch or Seachange are natively supported.
For live productions, any changes to the playlist during on-air sessions are possible. There are no queued or locked clips. Every clip in the playlist, except the one, which is currently playing, can be trimmed, edited, or re-positioned. Moreover, you can change the playlist order on-the-fly with commands like “skip to next” or “jump”. Such order changes are performed without stopping the current session. Live productions are facilitated by the powerful Live Show Clipboard, which allows insertion and/or execution of various events or live streams.
Newest Features
- Supports SRT* on both the encoding and decoding sides
- Intel QSV hardware accelerated MPEG2/H264/HEVC decoding and MPEG2/H264/HEVC encoding
- SCTE35 triggers reading and generation over IP UDP transport stream
- SCTE104 triggers reading and generation over SDI outputs (Decklink, AJA, Deltacast)
- MPEG DASH dynamic adaptive streaming over HTTP output
- HLS HTTP live streaming IP output
- Matroska Multimedia Container (.MKV) content supported in a playlist
- Nvidia VGA hardware acceleration support for H264/AVC and H265/HEVC decoding
- Targeted time code information to specific IP address
- Support of audio-only content for radio, music, and informative channels playout automation purposes
- Support of encrypted audio and/or video content
- Fast forward feature. It provides more time for commercials in 24 hours standard scheduled playlists for movie channel purposes.
- Grayscale option per output
X-Pert Playout comes in two options: X-Pert Basic Playout and X-Pert Advanced Playout.
Aveco ASTRA MCR
QuickEdge Automation
QuickEdge Automation
QuickEdge automation solution is proven in over 50 24/7 Broadcast stations and has committed to providing the highest uptime in the industry.
QuickEdge automates MCR Operations, PCR operations, Ingest, device controls for the router, switcher, etc along with industry-standard MOS connectivity
nxtedition
nxtedition
ARMADA Time Delay
ARMADA Time Delay
ARMADA Time Delay is a separate application, not associated with OASYS Player and runs on a separate dedicated server. It’s a fixed time delay solution that is designed for unattended, “set it and forget it” operation.
It provides multiple options to automatically time shift or delay live programming for up to 10 days and supports live inputs from SDI, SDI/IP or IP and outputs SD-SDI or HD-SDI. It does not support any form of user control or playlist integration. It includes an option for the permanent overlay of a single fixed graphic (i.e. bug or logo) as a still TGA/PNG/JPG or animated TGA/PNG sequence.
Ideal applications include:
- Time Zone Delays
- Regional Delays
- Quality assurance
- Disaster recovery
ARMADA Time Delay is perfect for recording live feeds you need to capture and delay on a consistently regular basis. The system comes pre-configured and is ready to go with very minimal set-up required.
Specifications and pricing will vary based on storage, inputs and outputs and other requirements so contact your BroadStream Representative or Partner for a full description and configuration for your specific needs.
Fully Automated, No User Intervention Required
Visual Data
Visual Data
AirBox Mega ICX
AirBox Mega ICX
Broadcast automation is no longer exclusively focused on channel playout. It also concerns content management and delivery. The broadcasters and media companies of today must be equipped to deliver their content in a simple and effective manner, regardless of the distribution mechanism. PlayBox Technology’s Mega ICX platform is the next-level content playout workflow automation system from the #1 leading Channel in a Box manufacturer.PlayBox Technology’s broadcast automation solutions have been rigorously tried and tested across the world for over 15 years. Since 2004, the company has been designing and delivering innovative products for broadcasters of all shapes and sizes. Mega ICX is a versatile playout platform for content management and distribution, combining the benefits of virtual asset management with the efficiency of automated• SOA scalable distributed architecture• Utilizes cloud-native services (e.g. AWS or similar) to increase resilience and scalability• Control of Mega integrated audio, video, and graphics functionality• Unified, intuitive web-based user interfaces for faster functional flexibility• Hybrid IP/SDI content management and playout solution• Scalable modular solution designed to provide a tailored fit for all installations• Channel overview page provides a high-level overview of all channels• Built-in asset management and workflow tools• Easy-to-navigate clip management and channel workspaces, including advanced secondary event• Vertical timeline• Hybrid IP / SDI content management and playout solution• Geo-dispersed playout operations• Unified centralized channel management• Playout with digital asset management capabilities• Linear channel playback• Monitor by exception• Web-based applications• In-built scheduling• In-build ingest• HTML5 graphics
VSNMulticom
VSNMulticom
VSNMulticom is an advanced solution for the automatic broadcast of mono/multi channel TV that allows for an exhaustive content and broadcast workflow control, while providing an absolute security and robustness for 24x7 broadcast. One of its most competitive advantages is its independence from the equipment already installed in the broadcast infrastructure, since its homologated by manufactures such as EVS®, GrassValley®, Sony®, Avid®, Brainstorm®, Chyron®, Seachange®, Omneon®, Vizrt® and Pesa®, among others. Moreover, it is the only automation system that offers a global digitalization solution integrated with all the production, writing and archiving system, such as ENPS®, Avid®, EVS®, Front Porch®,Tarsys®, etc.
VSNMulticom’s simplicity allows to administer the system in an integrated way, no matter how complex the devices/inputs structure may be. There is no limitation in the number of devices to control, while the lists to control can be up to eight. The system allows to identify concepts, inputs and devices in an intuitive way. In a very simple manner, the user is able to drag & drop video content to create the rundown, making the task much easier.
Also, it proposes a flexible group of modules that offer a consistent solution for all the different broadcast and ingest tasks, independently of the chosen channel configuration. The operation is similar, but the system architecture is scalable and can be replicated on demand in a simple an easy way, according to the desired redundancy levels. This architecture allows for configuring this channels (SAT, CATV, TDT, Analogic) in a very simple way, guaranteeing that its broadcasting chains (devices associated to every route) are managed safely and avoiding mistakes.
Finally, its capacity to control one of the widest devices range in the market, from VTRs, matrices, mixers, graphic and subtitling systems, GPI devices, Flexicart libraries and LMS, among others, makes VSNMULTICOM an open and affordable system in any case or circumstance.
Adaptive NightVision
Adaptive NightVision
