IBC Show Previews C – D
Calrec – Stand 8.C47
Celebrating its diamond jubilee this year, Calrec has been putting sound in the picture for six decades and counting, and is still pushing the boundaries of audio broadcasting with a full range of connected technologies enabling broadcasters to scale their processing directly in the cloud.
ImPulseV
Following its development preview at NAB, Calrec’s ImPulseV cloud-based DSP processing core will make its debut at IBC. Delivering the same audio quality and feature set as Calrec’s hardware-based ImPulse processing cores, ImPulseV is hosted entirely in a public cloud environment like AWS, which can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Using the same interfaces that Calrec users are already familiar with, it can be controlled either through the Calrec Assist web UI or directly from a Calrec Argo console.
It means that while there is no difference to the user, broadcasters can enjoy significant operational cost savings by reducing their reliance on physical hardware and scaling productions more efficiently.
At IBC, Calrec’s ImPulseV system features 264 DSP paths (split between 128 input channels and 136 output paths) and fully immersive formats up to 7.1.4, with control provided directly from an Argo console surface.
Argo Q & Argo S
Also on show is the Argo Q & S, the multi-award-winning audio control surface which brings unrivalled flexibility, IP-native supercharged DSP, unwavering remote-control capability, and future-proof technologies built around
Calrec’s ImPulse core and Assist UI. It means that whether you are working on physical hardware panels or on a remote GUI, the user interface is both familiar and easy to drive. Meanwhile, its modular panel system encourages broadcasters to adapt surface hardware to meet their requirements, with two mid-level rows of interchangeable panels on the Argo Q model, and one mid-level row on the Argo S model. Calrec’s comprehensive system of user templates enables users to instantly change the hardware user interface to meet changing requirements or user preferences.
Argo’s physical control surface uses optically bonded touchscreens to provide unrivalled visual feedback and allows users to build definable functions and apply them as templates. This functionality helps operators move around the surface faster and makes it more intuitive. Argo’s console architecture offers unparalleled system resilience with each 12-fader wide section remaining fully independent in terms of processing capabilities, path control access, power supplies and connectivity.
This system flexibility also means each self-contained section can be connected using local or wide area networks, ideal for distributed productions. For example, a customer could have a 48-fader main console in London and a 12-fader FX surface in New York, both connected to an ImPulse core, allowing them the flexibility to work in whatever way they wish.
ImPulse and ImPulse1
ImPulse and ImPulse1 are powerful ST2110 native audio processing and routing engines. ImPulse delivers over 2,380 processing paths for the most demanding NGA productions, while ImPulse1 is a compact 1U unit designed to meet the needs of small to medium single mixer applications, delivering 304 to 672 processing paths.
With the addition of the cloud-based ImPulseV at IBC, Calrec’s range of ImPulse engines aims to offer a variety of options for all its customers. All three work with both Argo and the browser-based Calrec Assist web GUI to enable remote and distributed working, as well as headless operation. Dual redundant cores or a single core with smaller DSP licenses can be offered.
Type R
Calrec’s Type R modular, expandable IP mixing system is also on the stand. It too is designed to encourage customers to take advantage of distributed production and flexible workflows. Its three hardware and soft panels can create a variety of system types. It integrates with station automation systems like Ross Overdrive, Sony ELC and Grass Valley Ignite.
To be revealed…
In response to the explosion of remote production and distributed working over the last couple of years, Calrec will announce an expansion of its remote production capability. This year’s incredibly exciting summer of sports has seen widespread adoption of these trends disrupting the traditional need for the control room and operator to be located at the venue. This changes how the operator, and the equipment are managed, as well as providing greater consistency in the mixing. More information about this new innovative toolset will be revealed at IBC 2024.
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Capella Systems – Stand 7.D37
At IBC 2024, Capella Systems, the creator of industrial–strength transcoding and VOD software, will demonstrate its next–generation ofproducts. Capella’s transcoding suite, Cambria FTC, enables maximum productivity with high–density processing and lower total computing costs. New AI features allow customers to automatically create more metadata and reduce manual operations.
New at IBC: Split and Stitch – dynamic, distributed optimization
Distributed computing is the way forward. We can now analyze source material and split itinto chunks, distributing them across multiple computing nodes. Jobs can be dynamically splitacross GPU and CPU processing, based on optimizations between performance and quality, forthe most efficient workflow. This ‘split and stitch’ approach means we can dynamically allocate transcoding jobs based on customers’ priorities at the time. It also allows them totake advantage of low–cost CPU spot instances in the cloud.
New at IBC: AI facial recognition and AI–assisted tools
We now employ AI to save time creating metadata for media content. More metadata means more automation and more efficiency. Our AI detects and recognizes faces, blurring them where appropriate, and allows automated processing based on content. We also have advanced scene–change detection, video complexity analysis, speech detection, and sports score detection. We can even identify specific images to create ad insertion points automatically for live–streaming content, maximizing revenue. We have incorporated OpenAI/Whisper–based Speech–to–Text and upgraded OCR with improved quality that can also detect ad break thresholds and other video events.
New at IBC: Massive GPU optimization
GPUs continue to transform the computing landscape. We always want to make the best use of available resources, so we have reworked our code to maximize productivity when running on GPU nodes. Used in conjunction with Split and Stitch (above), this gives unprecedented flexibility and a massive efficiency boost. A single Cambria Stream can process up to 25 channels of multi–layer encoding at once, reducing the total computing cost significantly compared to CPU–based encoding.
New at IBC: Cloud–ready workflows with Docker and Kubernetes
Workflows can be unnecessarily complicated, but we make it easy. Our customers can deployour products anywhere, quickly plugging Capella into their existing workflows. Our software runs on Windows or Linux, on–premise or in the cloud. We are now deployable via Docker ands calable via Kubernetes. Our modern REST–based API allows users full control of our products from their workflow engines, enabling them to orchestrate with maximum efficiency.
Capella CEO Ikuyo Yamada said: “We have spent the last year refining our Cambria suite to make it more efficient than ever. It’s the ideal transcoding platform for raising productivity and lowering costs. With cutting–edge, scalable architecture, we canrespond quickly to clients’ changing needs, tightly integrating with existing workflowson–premise, in the cloud, or both.”
Focus on the future
At IBC 2024, we will show that Capella’s modern transcoding engine, Cambria FTC, is unbeatable for efficiency, maintainability, and support. Encoding/transcoding is a crowded field, but no other company has Capella’s combination of experience, performance, andflexibility. Our increasing use of rich metadata will enable users to increase the life–longvalue of their media. With our unparalleled quality, flexibility, and ability to integrate with modern workflows, Capella is the credible choice for today’s and tomorrow’s Live and VOD encoding facilities
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Chyron – Stand 7.B49
Chyron has announced that its 2024 IBC Show booth will feature customer driven innovations along with new features driven by focused long term planning across its sports portfolio, further enhancements and efficiencies to driving an array of visual storytelling elements from the newsroom, and exciting new updates to its cloud native live production platform, Chyron LIVE.
“At present, our industry is in a period of volatility and uncertainty. Media companies need to serve more outlets with less resources. Without compromising on graphics quality, we have tailored our solutions and optimized our workflows to allow our customers to streamline their production and distribution process at a predictable total cost of ownership for the entire usage life cycle,” states Alain Polgar, Chyron senior vice president of sales, EMEA and APAC.
Customer-driven Innovations in Sports Graphics
Recent releases of Chyron PRIME have included functionalities that are the result of strong collaboration with customers, notably NBC Sports and other top tier sportscasters as they prepared to drive live production for major sporting events in 2024. IBC attendees will be able to see a playout workflow that further simplifies operation while enabling greater control over the types of data displayed in live-to-air graphics. New dynamic data functionality allows playout operators to control not only the display of real-time data in a graphic, but the data source and also the actions that the data will trigger. Additionally, with easily customizable control panels, designers can provide access to specific parameters and give playout operators just the right amount of control and flexibility.
Additional advancements in Chyron’s sports production portfolio include enhancements to its illustrated replay solution, PAINT including full UHD/4K capabilities as well as a brand new playlist module eliminating the need for a traditional replay server along with an array of new telestration tools and additional options for skinning the interface for branded on air display. Chyron VSAR will be on display as well, now with support for Unreal Engine 5 as well as new readily-made components and tools to maximize time-to-air. Experts will be on hand to share how VSAR has created an exciting commentary environment for recent major sporting events. Visitors can also see VP, a stalwart in the placement of in-video offsides lines as well as virtual advertising on the pitch, around the arena, or on buildings or any other surface.
Drive an Array of Visual Storytelling Elements From the Newsroom
Visitors to the show will be able to see CAMIO, Chyron’s MOS-enabled graphic asset newsroom integration system in a complete news workflow, driving PRIME CG graphics, as well as PRIME Video Walls, PRIME Clips, VSAR (virtual sets) and even Chyron WEATHER. Further, visitors can see PRIME graphics within the CAMIO – NRCS workflow enhanced with assets from AXIS. This flexible visual asset order creation and management tool, significantly improves the efficiency of news production by enabling journalists and news producers to create images, maps and charts themselves, in minutes rather than hours to fulfill imagery needs directly within the PRIME – CAMIO – NRCS workflow. Now running on AWS Cloud with freshly updated maps and charts, as well as integrations with leading image providers, NRCS, and NLE, AXIS enables fast, scalable graphics creation for individuals or distributed teams.
New Updates to Chyron LIVE for Complete, Cloud Native Production
The award-winning Chyron LIVE platform offers a comprehensive and intuitive user interface for mixing video sources from cameras, feeds, or clips, as well as broadcast-grade graphical overlays; creating clips from live video sources; and enhancing storytelling with illustrated replay (telestration). Without massive upfront investment, anyone can begin building audience engagement and monetization with Chyron LIVE. Over several recent quarters, enthusiastic early adopters have driven new features for both sports specific production as well as news and talk show programming. The latest new features include expanded audio control capabilities, advanced playlist features, additional graphics templates, and many user interface improvements.
Commitment to EMEA and APAC
“There is tremendous potential in EMEA and APAC right now. We know that we have the right products for this market and are pleased with the growth we have seen recently,” states Mike Truex, Chyron CEO. “While different regions all prefer their own unique look for live graphics, and various economies require different workflow efficiencies, our proven ability to partner with our customers helps us find the right solution for each of them.”
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Cinegy – Stand 7.A01
Cinegy, the premier provider of software defined technology for digital video capture, processing, asset management, and playout, is launching two new Air product bundles and an AI-powered automatic subtitling product at IBC2024. Visitors to the Cinegy stand this year will experience a fully virtualized and containerized back-end infrastructure, delivering 64-channels of HD playout from a single physical server. This platform is also used for running Cinegy’s Multiviewer and Capture PRO solutions delivering real-time monitoring and scalable video recording.
“This IBC’s focus is on what Cinegy delivers with its cloud playout platform, which is providing the building blocks our partners and service providers use to craft their own solutions and offer a value-added service tailored to their own customer base,” explained Jan Weigner, managing director of Cinegy GmbH. “Cinegy has years of proven experience and is renowned for building reliable platforms with a known extremely low hardware resource footprint and resulting low operating cost that others can rely upon to build their own cutting-edge solutions and service offerings. Of course, this also ticks all the boxes in terms of scalability, efficiency and sustainability.”
Air Infinity offers a new approach to broadcast playout that puts continuity of service at the core of the operation by leveraging Cinegy’s decades of experience. To prevent the sudden failure of a popular service or channel and its disastrous consequences, Air Infinity combines Air PRO, Cinegy’s award-winning playout software with StreamSwitcher, the Cinegy IP failover system with instantaneous response capability that switches over far faster than conventional SDI-based failover switching solutions. StreamSwitcher diagnoses problems immediately and switches to an alternate path so quickly that the failover is practically invisible to the audience. Cinegy StreamSwitcher is a light-weight software service that requires only a small PC or server system, or a small size VM, to run, along with adequate network connectivity to work. StreamSwitcher provides peace of mind at a surprisingly reasonable cost.
The new Air Pack is Cinegy’s channel-in-a-box solution that replaces its successful TV Pack offering. Air Pack provides a wider variety of possible usage scenarios and more deployment flexibility. Air Pack is a bundle of Cinegy’s most popular products that in combination provide all that is needed to broadcast a TV channel: Cinegy Air PRO, Cinegy Capture PRO and Cinegy Multiviewer, all of them award-winning products by themselves. The Air Pack product suite offers significant savings over buying the products individually.
A single Cinegy Multiviewer can input, monitor, analyze, and display hundreds of traditional or IP-based incoming feeds on one or multiple screens and output in a range of IP streaming formats. A focus on GPU acceleration capabilities in the latest version has reduced server CPU load and increased scalability, making this a wholly sustainable solution. The Cinegy Multiviewer is also a widely used solution for professional NDI monitoring, now offering an NDI source tolerance mode.
Cinegy is also launching an AI powered automatic subtitling solution that can transcribe spoken language into DVB or teletext subtitles in real-time. This exciting new feature is available in a standalone product simply called Cinegy Subtitling or as part of the Air Ultimate bundle.
“Cinegy is uniquely poised to support the convergence of the broadcast and AV markets to IP thanks to our innovative software-based solutions and decades of video delivery expertise,” concluded Weigner. “Cinegy’s products have been a key component in a variety of projects in recent years, from scaling hundreds of channels at a sports broadcast network to monitoring media and entertainment experiences for cruise ship passengers. We provide the best value and most comprehensive software-based turnkey solutions for both broadcast and AV.”
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Cleeng – Stand 5.G57
At IBC 2024, Cleeng, the Subscriber Retention Management (SRM®) software pioneer, will unveil new AI services that solve direct-to-consumer (D2C) broadcasters’ biggest challenges according to new research conducted by Omdia: practical and efficient use of AI, reduce costs and increase retention. In an industry-first, Cleeng’s new ChurnIQ AIssistant uses a Generative AI chatbot to proactively identify crucial subscriber insights to inform smarter business decisions.
AIssistant is part of ChurnIQ, Cleeng’s subscriber retention data solution that predicts churn risk with 95% accuracy – the highest rate in the industry. ChurnIQ features the video market’s only data lake that ingests both subscriber data and third party data to reveal behavior insights. ChurnIQ AIssistant alerts media professionals with relevant insights related to their activity – for example product, marketing, finance – empowering them to more quickly engage with at-risk subscribers and adopt innovative business strategies to boost revenue and retention.
Cleeng CEO and Founder Gilles Domartini said: “AI is revolutionizing how we access information – gone are the days of wasting precious time searching for answers. AI makes it easy to see what is most effective for our business. At Cleeng we recognized the power of AI early on and invested in data infrastructure years ago. We now have a state of the art LLM model for subscriber retention analytics. By making it easy to surface the insights customers care about, ChurnIQ AIssistant is a game-changer for all professionals working in the media industry, saving time and boosting efficiency.”
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Dalet – Stand 7.A43
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, has announced its IBC2024 showcase. Attendees can experience firsthand Dalet’s highly flexible media workflows, product capabilities and Artificial Intelligence (AI) integrations with secure, trainable models that prepare customers for any eventuality. Collaborative, AI-enabled workflows harness the power of a single, cloud-native technology stack to facilitate production, distribution, archive and monetization for news, sports and entertainment. Improved integrated tools enable seamless workflows from content creation through production, curation, packaging and distribution.
“Customers across every market vertical need to transform both their operations and business models for greater efficiency and monetization. Our commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements uniquely positions Dalet to lead these transformations,” states Santiago Solanas, CEO, Dalet. “Our renewed solutions portfolio delivers on the promise of AI efficiency with a customer experience that enables you to navigate industry uncertainty and thrive, all while safeguarding the integrity of storytelling.”
Experience Dalet Solutions for News, Sports and Entertainment
IBC2024 attendees can book a meeting with Dalet to discuss the following news, sports and entertainment workflow and business solutions:
Solve newsroom chaos with Dalet Pyramid
Dalet’s story-centric news solution, Dalet Pyramid, modernizes news operations with an advanced digital-first news workflow that mutualizes resources and optimizes story collaboration to promote a chaos-free news operation. AI-enhanced workflows and centralized planning transform the way global news operations can facilitate multi-format news workflows on a future-proofed platform that runs with full flexibility across cloud, hybrid and on-premise environments.
Updates shown at IBC2024 include a customizable Dalet Pyramid Planner dashboard and UI improvements that enable users to see stories, media and assignments exactly as they want. Attendees can also preview the new Dalet Pyramid browser-based rundown management capabilities that enhance the production of live shows. The next-generation rundown enables collaboration with real-time co-authoring while still working in a story-centric workflow.
Monetize more across sports and entertainment with Dalet Flex
In addition to powerful news workflows, Dalet powers end-to-end content production and media supply chain workflows with Dalet Flex media asset management (MAM) and workflow orchestration, enabling sports organizations and entertainment companies to produce, manage, package, distribute and monetize content effortlessly. Key integrations with digital storefronts like Veritone Digital Media Hub further enhance library and archive monetization opportunities.
Dalet Flex continuous updates, also shown at IBC2024, include a range of operational efficiency capabilities, including enhanced growing-file management and editing capabilities that accelerate workflows. Improved UX functionality provides faster, easier metadata management. Plus, new cost-monitoring capabilities track cloud storage and processing costs.
Faster editing for news, sports and entertainment workflows
Cloud–native Dalet Cut web-based editor for collaborative and multiformat storytelling lets Dalet Pyramid and Dalet Flex users edit and publish content from anywhere with speed and ease. AI-generated and translated captions and graphics increase speed and efficiency. New Dalet Cut updates include editing growing files and new modes with three- and four-point editing as well as audio improvements with auto ducking and improved monitoring options.
Product Technology Highlights
Visitors to the Dalet stand at IBC2024 can also see the following new product capabilities:
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New AI integrations – Dalet Media Cortex presents a multi-engine approach to metadata enrichment and normalization of multiple sources across large-scale libraries and archives that gives customers consistent, accurate results. The new integrations provide secure, trainable AI models with flexible deployment options – both in the cloud and on-premises – for facial recognition, logo detection, speaker identification and more. Visit the Dalet stand to discuss real use cases, such as the complexity of multiple language requirements and how incorporating AI can automate translations of captions, graphics, voiceovers and more.
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Advanced media processing – Dalet AmberFin delivers premium transcoding at scale on-premises and in the cloud and now gives customers even more deployment flexibility, updated best-in-market pay-per-use pricing, as well as additional codecs and tools that optimize media supply chain workflows. The elastic pay-by-the-hour media processing business model and flexible deployment options make it the best value for premium transcoding.
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Ingest and playout without limitations – Dalet Brio provides high-density ingest and playout while Dalet InStream enables elastic ingest in the cloud for leading media-centric organizations. Ingest as you need, without limits with multi-channel, cloud-native solutions. New features provide additional codec support and continued improvements for a better user experience. Scale, manage and centralize your livestream ingest while reducing the cost of operations.
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DVEO – Stand 2.B09
Dejero is set to bring more innovation to the broadcast and media industry at IBC, presenting the latest version of its patented Smart Blending Technology in live demonstrations.
Built into its EnGo 3x 5G mobile video transmitter with GateWay mode and its new GateWay 3220 network aggregation device (both showcasing at IBC), the double Emmy award-winning Smart Blending Technology simultaneously blends together multiple wired (broadband, fiber) and wireless (3G/4G/5G & satellite) IP connections from multiple providers to form a virtual Dejero ‘network of networks’.
Its new improved algorithm renders the connection even more stable, in all latency settings, so that users can now transmit high-quality live video with glass-to-glass latency as low as 0.5 seconds over bonded cellular. This gives remote broadcast and production teams uninterrupted access to stable, reliable internet from anywhere.
EnGo 3x
The EnGo 3x native 5G mobile video transmitter with multicam and GateWay mode is a two-in-one device that goes beyond live video streaming and leverages network aggregation technology to provide news and production teams with access to stable, reliable internet from anywhere. Using EnGo 3x with GateWay Mode, remote crews can broadcast breaking news, quickly transfer files to prepare and upload packages while in the field, and set up high-bandwidth access points for multiple devices.
This wireless broadband internet connectivity increases capacity for data-intensive applications such as newsroom systems or editing tools; it creates broader coverage areas; and enhances reliability through connection diversity. It also supports virtual private network (VPN) tunneling for secure access to an organization’s networks, alleviating increasing concerns about data protection.
“In these times of mass news and media consumption on social media and news websites, speed is as important as accuracy in journalism,” explains Matt Scully, director of product management, Dejero. “Establishing an ultra-reliable connection path between the studio and field to streamline communications, hit tight deadlines, and boost productivity is vital.”
For film, television and commercial production, teams can leverage a reliable, ultra-fast connection to enable real-time collaboration with dispersed teams and accelerate delivery of content from the set directly to post-production, regardless of location – thus reducing the number of people required on set, and unlocking huge cost-savings.
“Connection drops can cause all sorts of delays,” Scully says. “If you’re uploading or downloading large files and the connection is interrupted, you would usually have to start over. When you’re in a remote location, moving elsewhere to find cellular reception or Wi-Fi can be really disruptive. And without network connectivity, remote collaboration is incredibly difficult, causing overall production delays.”
Its large touchscreen with simple interface and new wired remote, field operators can easily start and stop, live, and monitor battery status. With Dejero Control cloud-based management system, EnGo units can be controlled remotely, incoming feeds can be previewed, and content can be distributed from anywhere.
The ruggedized EnGo 3x transmits up to four fully frame-synced HD feeds from a single unit, so users can create dynamic productions at a fraction of the cost.
GateWay 3220
Making its IBC debut, the new GateWay 3220 is a resilient and compact network aggregation device powered by Dell Technologies, which again, integrates Dejero Smart Blending Technology to provide unmatched reliability for mission critical mobile connectivity.
Specifically designed and engineered to deliver optimal blended connectivity at the far edge of a network, the ruggedized and fanless chassis is ideal for installation in vehicles and portable kits to obtain resilient connectivity to the Internet, cloud applications, and private networks. The compact form factor of the GateWay 3220 means that field crews can stay connected while capturing dynamic or nomadic shots, when space is limited and when cellular connectivity isn’t readily available or able to support the bandwidth required for large data/file transfers.
“Access to reliable, resilient internet in the field is essential – whether you’re looking to produce more news stories for your traditional and digital platforms, access newsroom systems, do additional research for a story, or remotely send in edited packages,” Scully adds.
Virtual WayPoint Receiver
IBC will also see Dejero’s new Linux-based virtual WayPoint receiver. Designed to serve as the foundation for all Cloud base IP formats, it currently supports RTMP and RTMPS formats, imminently followed by support for NDI and SRT.
“We know that it’s important for our customers to be able to deliver video and data directly into the cloud in a format that is flexible,” says Scully. “Whether that is SRT, NDI or the next standard, it’s so important to be interoperable in order to deliver effectively to downstream applications.”
The planned NDI output will allow multiple video/audio streams on a shared connection, which directly speaks to workflows that will revolve around network-based distribution methods. NDI enables high-quality, low-latency, frame-accurate video and allows broadcasters to track a specific IP stream to a specific application.
With NDI, broadcasters can quickly set up the transmission of high-quality, low-latency video over IP networks to produce seamless, high-quality video production and live streaming without the need for costly dedicated video cables and infrastructure.
IBC visitors are invited to connect with the Dejero team to explore internet connectivity challenges and ideas to improve their workflows, save time, and become more productive.
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