Stage Audio Works StreamWorks Software
As a direct response to the new pressures faced by businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic , Stage Audio Works has released StreamWorks , an end-to-end live streaming service . StreamWorks delivers a combination of high-quality hardware , software , and infrastructure that enables secure , reliable , and predictable internet video delivery across the world .
The web streaming service is hosted on state-of-the-art infrastructure with multiple CDN ( content distribution network ) providers delivering content to end users , and multiple origin servers located in geo- and network-diverse hosting environments . With PoPs ( points of presence ) on all of the major IXPs globally , the StreamWorks CDN provides fast loading times and high video quality regardless of viewer location . The StreamWorks player can be embedded in any website , offering full viewer engagement and geoanalytics for each event .
Events may also be simulcast to social media networks like YouTube , Facebook , Twitch , Periscope , and others .
Additional services include a customizable webinar platform ; a customized event landing page with a custom URL slug , which can include an embedded video stream player , chat , Q & A , and other useful content ; and an IP camera restreaming service , enabling customers to embed live feeds from RTSP or ONVIF cameras on their website for viewing across the world .
StreamWorks also offers an SRT Contribution network that allows remote contributors around the world to send high quality , low latency video and audio from their location to the production site over the robust Amazon Web Services network . This is particularly useful for bringing in remote studios with green screens into one virtual production .
For more information , contact Stage Audio Works : + 27-11-791-7829 ( South Africa ), info @ stageaudioworks . com , www . stageaudioworks . com .
Artecta Display Series Track Fixtures
Artecta has released the new Display series of track lighting fixtures , adding new Fresnel and profile fixtures to its lineup . These compact fixtures are mountable on most three-phase track systems and are suitable for indoor display applications .
The Display Track Fresnels are available in both 20W and 50W varieties , with soft-edge output that can manually be set between a narrow 13-degree and a wide 57-degree beam angle on the 20W variant , or 18 and 58 degrees , respectively , on the 50W variant . A switch at the back of each fixture enables the user to set either a 3,000K or 6,000K colour temperature , both rendering with high (> 92 CRI ) accuracy . Moreover , a dimmer function is built in for controlling the output intensity . The Display series Fresnels are available in both black and white housings and include a dedicated barndoor for beam shaping .
The 50W Display Track Profile boasts a harder-edged , goboed output that can be set between a narrow 13-degree or wide 30-degree beam angle . Like its Fresnel siblings , the Display Profile can be switched between 3,000K or 6,000K colour temperature , but with slightly higher accuracy with a figure of > 95 CRI . It also includes a built-in dimmer , as well as four shapers to adjust the output geometry , with a slot for a filter frame in front of the lens to boot . The Display Track Profile is also available in both black and white housings .
For more information , contact Highlite : + 31 ( 0 ) 45-566-77-06 ( Netherlands ), export @ highlite . com , www . highlite . com .
Visionary Solutions PacketAV Duet Wallplate Encoders with Bluetooth
Visionary Solutions has released its next generation of PacketAV Duet Wallplate Encoders , which provide 4K UHD Video and Dante / AES67 audio over a single gigabit ethernet port while now featuring built-in bi-directional Bluetooth wireless audio connectivity and other enhanced features .
With Bluetooth 5.0 for extended range , faster data throughput , and reliable connections , the DuetE-WP-BT supports bi-directional smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth for web conference soft-codec AV integration , thus eliminating the need for separate bridging hardware . The PacketAV Duet Wallplate Encoders fit into a two-gang , U . S . or U . K . -style back box without additional electrical box modification . They mount into standard Decora-style wallplates for use in a wall , tabletop , lectern , or floor box . The 45-degree ethernet connector enables simplified access from any side of the electrical box while providing bend radius relief for category cables . The Duet Wallplate Encoders feature a single ethernet port with internal VLAN tagging capability to separate audio and video network traffic as needed .
For more information , contact Erikson Audio : 514-457- 2555 , info @ eriksonaudio . com , www . eriksonaudio . com .
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