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Broadcast Pro
24-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Advanced Media showcases RED Cine-Broadcast module featuring V-RAPTOR XL
The new Cine-Broadcast Module transforms RED's high-end cinema cameras into professional broadcast systems, offering flexibility for a range of live production needs. Advanced Media Trading (AMT) has showcased the Red Cine-Broadcast module, featuring the RED V-RAPTOR XL. This flagship model in the RED lineup of advanced cameras offers the most versatile and powerful cinema camera performance in the market. The RED Cine-Broadcast Module unlocks the flexibility and modularity to turn the most advanced cinema cameras into the most advanced broadcast cameras. It brings cinema quality to broadcast production and highlights groundbreaking imaging technology. RED's Cine-Broadcast module is designed to bring filmic, full-frame imagery to live broadcast workflows. It enables 8K live cinematic streaming and is compliant with SMPTE ST 2110 standards. It provides all functionalities such as colour pipeline for seamless camera shading and iris control with industry standard RCPs. The Red Cine-Broadcast module's most exciting characteristic is its 3x and 4x super slow-motion capabilities, which is suitable for high-end sport, concerts and live event production that require best-in-class image quality. It has been deployed in major sporting events by CBS Sports, NBC Sports Group and La Liga. Capable of doing up to 120FPS at 8K and with a full-frame-sized sensor, the module provides dynamic range, depth of fields and the well-known pleasing image that people are used to only in cinema. Jeff Goodman, Vice President of Product Management at Red Digital Cinema called the Red Cine-Broadcast solution 'a significant advancement in creative flexibility for the industry'. Goodman sad: 'It allows broadcasters to elevate the visual experience by introducing large-format, cinematic storytelling into the world of live content, without compromising on speed, reliability or standards compliance. It works seamlessly within traditional broadcast ecosystems, while adding a myriad of highly advanced IP-based solutions all within the same product.'
Broadcast Pro
23-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Bridging the Latency Gap with Broadcast in a Streaming World
Even with advancements in delivery platforms, it's not uncommon for digital audiences to experience delays of tens of seconds or more compared to traditional broadcast of the same content. As media companies in the Middle East and beyond navigate the transition from traditional broadcast to IP- and cloud-based operations, one challenge continues to stand out: latency. In the world of live production and streaming, timing is everything. Delay can create a disconnect between the content and the audience, affecting engagement, brand trust and ultimately monetisation. So whether it's sports, news or interactive programming, latency now plays a central role in determining the quality of experience for streaming viewers and the value of the content they're consuming. Traditional television broadcast has long been the benchmark for low-latency performance. Over-the-air signals historically were near-instant, synchronised and predictable. Streaming delivery, on the other hand, is still catching up. Even with advancements in delivery platforms, it's not uncommon for digital audiences to experience delays of tens of seconds or more compared to traditional broadcast of the same content. These highly engaged audiences – who are increasingly viewing sports and other live content on mobile devices – expect real-time delivery, and significant delay is considered unacceptable. So what's the hold-up in content delivery with streaming? Well, there isn't a single culprit – latency is a cumulative result of multiple workflow steps, including cloud-based operations. Transmitting content over long-distance networks introduces latency, as does processing at remote cloud servers, encoding and decoding processing, and the monitoring and feedback loop. All of these delays add up fast. For media companies, the challenge is to address these issues without sacrificing quality. Fortunately, the media industry around the globe is making progress on multiple fronts when it comes to bridging the latency gap with traditional broadcast. Low-latency protocols like LL-HLS and CMAF are moving from theory to development, reducing sources of delay in the delivery systems. Meanwhile, JPEG XS is being integrated into live production environments to reduce latency in the contribution and production networks while maintaining origination quality. JPEG XS stands apart from other codecs because it wasn't designed with the goal of maximising compression efficiency. Instead, its main objective is to retain the benefits associated with an uncompressed stream – visually lossless quality, super-low latency and low complexity. JPEG XS achieves visually lossless quality through modern intraframe encoding. In addition, it supports a constant bitrate and high dynamic range (HDR), and aligns well with SMPTE ST 2110 for IP network transmission. And while other codecs used in live production workflows can accumulate significant latency in the encoding and decoding stages, JPEG XS delivers extremely low latency – a handful of milliseconds for combined encoding and decoding. Furthermore, despite the acceleration of cloud-based playout, media companies are realising that not all workloads belong in the cloud and not all latency is created equal. As a result, hybrid 'ground and cloud' architectures are gaining traction as a way to optimise performance. By running latency-sensitive processes at the edge or on-prem while leveraging the cloud for scale and elasticity, media companies can better balance speed and flexibility. This balance is essential in live environments where the ability to deliver real-time content is now a baseline expectation.
Broadcast Pro
05-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Pebble: 25 years of playout excellence
Over the past 25 years, the journey has been defined by collaborations with top broadcasters, a dynamic most clearly seen in the MENA region. In 2000, Pebble was founded with a clear purpose: to build the most dependable and capable automation solutions for broadcasters. Twenty-five years later, that vision remains firmly in place, refined, evolved and shaped by the transformation of media technology, audience expectations, and the increasing complexity of broadcast operations across the globe. From the early days of robotic tape libraries and fiddly D-connectors to the software-defined, multi-channel, cloud-ready systems of today, playout has undergone a revolution. Pebble has lived that journey, not just witnessing the changes but driving them quietly, consistently, and with a singular focus on automation excellence. Evolution with Purpose At the turn of the millennium, automation systems were fundamentally about machine control: getting the right tape in the right VTR at the right time. Today, they manage hundreds of channels simultaneously, deliver content to multiple platforms, adapt dynamically to localisation requirements, and handle complex graphics, metadata and audio workflows. Pebble's strength has always been in anticipating change. We understood early that broadcasters needed not only scalable systems, but ones that are agile, secure, and able to support hybrid deployment models. That foresight is embedded in our flagship technologies: Pebble Automation, Integrated Channel, and Pebble Remote, which now underpin some of the most sophisticated playout environments in the world. Trusted Across the MENA Region Our journey over the last quarter-century has been shaped by partnerships with leading broadcasters, and nowhere is that more evident than in the MENA region. Pebble systems power a diverse set of operations, from high-profile public broadcasters to innovative media hubs pushing technical boundaries. In Saudi Arabia, for example, Asharq Media will shortly start deploying a 3+3+3 SMPTE ST 2110 channel configuration using Pebble's Integrated Channel and Automation platforms, enabling seamless redundancy for critical news delivery replicating their 3+3+3 2110 setup in the UAE that went on air five years ago and was one of the first 2110 NMOS-driven playout setups in the world. Also, in KSA, Intigral's 8+8 channel expansion for Saudi Telecom brings together playout, ingest, and content management in one unified Pebble environment, simplifying workflows and futureproofing operations. In Jordan, Al Mamlaka TV leverages Pebble's technology for a tightly synchronised disaster recovery system, while Tanzania's Azam Media has scaled up to 12 fully redundant channels, supporting their rapid growth. These projects reflect the diversity and demands of today's broadcast landscape. They also speak to why broadcasters in over 70 countries place their trust in Pebble. Technology that Adapts Modern computing can do almost anything. But not every solution is fit for the unique challenges of live broadcasting, especially in a world where viewers expect flawless delivery across multiple screens and platforms. That's why our systems are built with resilience, agility, and security at their core. Pebble Automation delivers five-nines uptime as standard. Integrated Channel allows customers to deploy playout wherever it makes most sense: on-premises, in the cloud, or both. And Pebble Remote provides secure, web-based control and monitoring, supporting remote operations that became vital during the pandemic and remain essential today. We don't dictate how broadcasters work. Instead, we provide tools that adapt to evolving workflows, that simplify operations, and that make it easy to do the right thing, even under pressure. Looking Forward Broadcasting has never stood still. As streaming platforms move into live and sports content, they are discovering just how hard live playout really is. Meanwhile, traditional broadcasters face their own pressures: rising costs, fragmented audiences, and the urgent need to modernise operations without disrupting on-air output. Pebble is focused on helping them meet those challenges without compromise. Our approach combines proven technology with an openness to new ideas and continuous investment in our solutions. The question broadcasters face today is not just about technology. It's about viability. How do they deliver high-quality content, with all the customisation and flexibility today's audiences demand, in a way that is sustainable, both financially and operationally? Pebble's answer is clear. With 25 years of experience, we've developed tools that deliver feature-rich playout, unmatched reliability, and trusted service. And as our customers in MENA and around the world have shown, the future belongs to those who choose solutions built to adapt.
Broadcast Pro
16-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Asharq Egypt upgrades to remote production
When Asharq Egypt set out to redefine its live production capabilities, it envisioned a state-of-the-art remote production studio that would seamlessly connect Cairo to its Dubai headquarters. To bring this vision to life, the broadcaster entrusted Broadcast & Studio Solutions (BSS) with the systems integration. Vijaya Cherian brings you the tech details. Asharq Egypt, the broadcast network's third cutting-edge facility after Dubai and Riyadh, recently made a multi-million-dollar transition to an IP-based remote production model that has significantly reduced its operational costs owing to more flexible production scheduling and a decline in travel expenses. Headed by Asharq News Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Omran Abdallah, the project was integrated by local player BSS, whose role was to ensure that every element – from infrastructure to cutting-edge broadcast technology – was designed for efficiency, scalability and future growth. 'This project was not merely an upgrade but a complete transformation,' says Abdallah. 'The legacy systems in place were outdated, inflexible and incapable of supporting modern IP-based workflows. The new infrastructure, designed from the ground up, allows for effortless scalability, whether adding new cameras, increasing audio capacity or expanding the network's capabilities in the future.' The upgrade saw the deployment of new technology designed to create a high-performance workflow tailored to the evolving needs of live broadcasting. The project went live last year without any disruptions. Tareq Eid, Managing Director of BSS, says the integrator 'was fully involved in the end-to-end delivery of the remote production studio in Cairo, supplying all the equipment, handling the installation and overseeing the commissioning of the entire facility'. For the video set-up in the new IP studio, Asharq Egypt has opted for Grass Valley LDX135 full SMPTE ST 2110 IP cameras coupled with Canon lenses. This project includes the addition of four cameras, eight microphones, four bodypack receivers and two video wall engines, all integrated for a streamlined and efficient production experience. The studio operation also features an Autoscript prompting solution, Vizrt graphics for dynamic visuals and Evertz sync generators to ensure precise system synchronisation. Audio workflows were designed with Dante Audioover-IP architecture and an SSL audio mixer. The system also incorporates RTS intercoms for real-time communication, essential for live production teams managing complex broadcasts. One of the most complex challenges in this project was ensuring low-latency, high-reliability connectivity between Cairo and Dubai to facilitate remote production. To achieve this, the team installed TVU RPC encoders and decoders as the main system and Nimbra for backup, ensuring seamless video transmission between both locations. After rigorous testing and optimising network performance, the integration team eliminated potential connectivity issues, allowing real-time collaboration and remote management. At the heart of the system is a Cisco network switch that ensures stable, high-speed connections, facilitating 25 client connections and supporting the demands of a modern remote production environment. BSS ensured that all components adhere to SMPTE ST 2110, AES67 and Dante Audio standards, making it easier for Asharq Egypt to integrate future advancements without requiring major overhauls. Although there was no formal vendor training on this project, Eid says BSS facilitated several in-depth technical knowledge transfer sessions with the broadcaster's in-house team. 'We offered sessions that provided detailed insights into the system's architecture, workflows and maintenance protocols. Additionally, BSS provided as-built drawings, manuals and comprehensive documentation to ensure a smooth transition and continued operational efficiency.' 'Our Egypt facility has already started delivering tangible business benefits,' says Abdallah. 'The integration of advanced video and audio solutions has enhanced the quality of live broadcasts, positioning Asharq Egypt as a major player in remote production. Furthermore, by consolidating operations into a centralised, connected environment, we have achieved greater control over our workflows, ensuring efficiency and adaptability.' The new system at Asharq Egypt has a modular design that allows seamless integration of new tools such as AI-driven automation, cloud-based services and enhanced robotics for even greater production flexibility. 'BSS, as the sole systems integrator on this project, has delivered a future-proof broadcast facility designed to meet the current and future demands of a rapidly evolving industry,' says Eid proudly. As media organisations worldwide embrace remote production and IP-based workflows, Abdallah says Asharq Egypt's investment is part of its objective to remain ahead of the curve. 'By being equipped with the latest innovations, we believe we will drive the future of broadcasting,' he concludes.
Miami Herald
09-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Dalet Win Prestigious 2025 NAB Show Project of the Year Award
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2025 / Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), in collaboration with Dalet, has been awarded the coveted 2025 NAB Show Project of the Year Award in the Production category. This prestigious recognition, new at this year's show, highlights significant achievements in media innovation, specifically honoring projects that push boundaries and redefine possibilities in content production. The NAB Show is an annual conference and exhibition for the media, entertainment, and technology industries, showcasing the latest innovations in broadcasting, digital media, and content creation and drawing more than 60,000 attendees each of the past two years. MSE, the premier sports and entertainment organization behind the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Mystics (WNBA), and Monumental Sports Network (MNMT), embarked on a groundbreaking technology transformation led by Diversified in 2024 to elevate fan engagement and revolutionize sports production. Central to this initiative was the integration of Dalet's advanced media asset management (MAM) platform and newsroom tools within MNMT's next-generation SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based production facility that opened in March 2024 and has set a new standard across the regional sports media landscape. Charlie Myers, CTO at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, shared his excitement about the award, saying, "Receiving this honor is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire technology team at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and speaks to how impactful our collaboration with Dalet has been for our organization. This partnership has enabled us to create a cutting-edge production environment that enhances how we engage with our fans, both in-person and through our media platform. It's incredibly gratifying to see our vision acknowledged in such a significant way, and this award serves as both a recognition of our efforts and an inspiration for future innovations." Jason Kornweiss, senior vice president, advisory services at Diversified, commented, "Diversified congratulates MSE on its 2025 NAB Show Project of the Year Award win. This recognition is further validation of MSE's enduring dedication to delivering amazing experiences, and Diversified is honored to be a trusted partner in this transformational, award-winning collaboration." Tara Bryant, CRO at Dalet, added, "This award reflects the incredible innovation and collaboration between Dalet and MSE. By combining Dalet's state-of-the-art technology with MSE's groundbreaking vision for fan experience, we've set a new benchmark for sports production workflows. We are thrilled to share this milestone moment, which perfectly aligns with our mission to deliver a user-centric, modular platform tailored to the needs of diverse media-driven industries." The ambitious project encompassed groundbreaking advancements, including a fully virtualized hybrid cloud infrastructure, enhanced storytelling workflows powered by Dalet Flex, and a seamless multi-platform content distribution system tailored for both in-arena and at-home audiences. These innovations not only increased operational efficiency, but also enabled MSE to deliver unparalleled fan experiences, including dozens of alternate broadcasts for the Capitals and Wizards, advanced analytics as part of the MNMT Game Center gamification experience, and expansive original programming. The award-winning transformation reflects the shared commitment of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Diversified, and Dalet to innovation, collaboration, and audience-first solutions. By combining expertise and cutting-edge technology, the partnership has set a precedent for future advancements in sports and media production. For details on the project design, download the case study. For more information on this project and insights into how Dalet is shaping the foundation for visionary media operations, visit About Monumental Sports & Entertainment Monumental Sports & Entertainment is America's leading sports and entertainment family. Our people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. To learn more, please visit About Diversified Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our Emmy Award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale, and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back. About Dalet Dalet empowers media-rich organizations to transform their production and distribution workflows - accelerating media operations, maximizing collaboration and creating higher value from content. As a leading media technology and service provider with over three decades of innovation, our software solutions enable greater control, enhanced visibility and increased productivity for content professionals and storytellers around the globe. Leading organizations such as Fox Networks Group, Arsenal Football Club, MediaCorp, Peloton, and the BBC trust Dalet to support their daily content operations. Our team is driven by a passion for media and committed to empowering a world where compelling stories are beautifully made, effortlessly told and thoughtfully delivered. Learn more at Press Contacts Alex MolinaGrithaus Agency(e) alex@ +1 (617) 834-9600 Christopher BrowneMonumental Sports & Entertainment(e) cbrowne@ +1 (413) 636-1336 SOURCE: Dalet
