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27 June 2018
Rohde & Schwarz addresses entire spectrum of broadcast applications
For broadcasters and production companies facing multiple challenges when updating their infrastructure , Rohde &
Schwarz is offering the R & S Venice platform , which can facilitate the transition from
SDI to IP .
From strategies for SDI over IP to over-the-top ’ s ( OTT ) convergence with linear terrestrial broadcasting , Rohde & Schwarz is spotlighting key market drivers that are fuelling the company ’ s growth throughout the Asia-Pacific region .
Calling it the “ gold standard ” workstation for mastering and distributing feature films and episodic TV , the R & S Clipster provides a foun-
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See the NEW Type R Radio console at Broadcast Asia , stand 6C3-01 dation for post-production vendors to build services upon . Supporting up to 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) 120p — from a wide array of professional media file formats or baseband SDI — R & S Clipster can perform conforming , VTR emulation , non-linear editing , real-time video processing , advanced colour format transformations , and more . At booth 4T2- 04 , Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing version 6.6 of the R & S Clipster , as well as its R & S SpycerBox multi-user shared storage system .
The R & S Spycer product family is now equipped with the IBM Spectrum Scale file system , enabling users to more efficiently utilise different storage tiers based on their needs . Combining R & S SpycerBox Cell online storage and R & S Spycer Ultra TL nearline storage with IBM Spectrum Scale provides the basis for a centralised , tiered storage solution , according to Rohde & Schwarz .
For broadcasters and production companies facing multiple challenges when updating their infrastructure , Rohde & Schwarz is offering the R & S Venice platform , which can facilitate the transition from SDI to IP . Its applications range from a standalone server to multi-channel installations , and can be deployed for studio , live production and multi-channel playout applications . The latest version of R & S Venice also uses standard IT server technology and features an “ ultra-robust ”, next-generation modular software design based on a new software structure .
Other highlights include the R & S AVHE100 system solution and the R & S Prismon multiviewer . The former is a transcoding , encoding and multiplexing solution that offers “ best-in-class video quality ” for premium content distribution , including for HEVC / H . 264 . The R & S AVHE100 also fully supports high dynamic range ( HDR ), and can be integrated with the R & S Prismon to ensure efficient monitoring of all streams received and generated .
Cheong Yew Jin , director , Rohde & Schwarz Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters , concludes : “ Whether it ’ s SDI workflows over IP or strategies to exploit the Wow factor of 4K / UHD HDR content , we are using BroadcastAsia2018 as a showcase of the added value that Rohde & Schwarz brings to its customers in this dynamic , fast-growing broadcast market .”