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This Issue
Issue No. 36 June 2011
www.magnasys.tv
ESPN STAR Sports chooses Magna Systems and Chyron
Magna supplies Shine with FOR-A mixer in record time
Magna Systems signs new principals
Magna Systems at Broadcast Asia, SMPTE and IBC 2011
First ever Dalet MAM showcase event in Australia at Magna Systems’ purpose built training room in Sydney
MAGNA NEWS www.magnasys.tv
Magna Systems supplies ESPN
updates, game scores and banners.
CEO News With Lyric PRO 8 the scriptless
creative environment and object
Hi all,
Star Sports with extended multiple timelines for complex scene-
to-scene transitions is a big plus for
For many of you it's likely you'll
be joining us at Broadcast Asia
Chyron graphics solution their creative designers. ESPN STAR
Sports also have Chyron’s CAMIO
system integrated into their newsroom
where we have our usual significant
presence and a good deal of our key
Based on signature LEX3 CG and Lyric PRO 8 application with Lyric PRO software
and the LUCI (Lyric Universal Control
principals all sharing what always
proves to be a very busy stand.
graphics software Interface) application plug-in to the
newsroom showing the journalists and
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For our Australian customers it's only producers instantly how the updating
agna Systems and ESPN STAR Sports showcases an
a short hop from Broadcast Asia to of text, graphics and movie objects
Engineering has supplied unparalleled variety of premier sports
the bi-annual SMPTE show where, look prior going on air.”
Asia’s biggest sports content from around the globe featuring some
again, Magna Systems showcases
a broad range of products, systems provider ESPN STAR Sports with of the most iconic sports events The Chyron LEX3 graphics solution
and workflow solutions. As SMPTE a new upgraded Chyron graphics to sport fans across Asia through with Lyric PRO 8 graphics creation
draws to a close all eyes are on IBC solution based on the LEX3 CG and its 21 television networks and 2 and production software is a powerful,
in September and again, Magna Lyric PRO 8 graphics software. broadband network, each localised to continuous graphics rendering engine
Systems will be there in force with a Magna Systems Singapore Sales deliver differentiated programming to and the core provider of unrivalled,
full team present. Manager Jonathan Khoo said, meet diverse needs of Asian sports real-time, high-end 3D animations.
“ESPN STAR Sports’ requirement fans. ESPN STAR Sports features a The solution also provides adaptable
With so many shows in such a
was for a spontaneous graphic comprehensive portfolio of multimedia primitive geometry, extended FBX
short space of time life is always
interesting, and we hope that system that is easy to use, in order assets, delivering a diverse array support for 3DSMax, is Adobe XMP
wherever you are reading this edition, to provide quick and fast updates of sports content across multiple metadata compliant and has full
that Magna Systems is in some way from their current newsroom platforms, including its television interoperability with live data sources
making product knowledge available systems. The Chyron LEX3 CG with networks (ESPN, STAR Sports, STAR and the newsroom.
to you and helping keep your facility Lyric PRO 8 graphics software and Cricket, ESPNEWS, ESPN HD), Jonathan Khoo concluded, “ESPN
modern and more efficient. Camio complete news graphics broadband network (ESPN Player), and STAR Sports already had multiple
management system integrated with digital content services (espnstar.com, LEX3 CGs with a CAMIO and Lyric
All the best.
the MOS newsroom system benefits mobileESPN) with the aim to engage and PRO offline application software and
David Bowers
ESPN STAR Sports’ journalists and entertain sports fans anytime, anyplace. they recently took delivery of another
producers saving them time and Jonathan Khoo continued, “One of the three LEX3 systems. I would also
giving them greater control over region’s most innovative broadcasters like to thank Chyron’s Director of
the look and content of their news ESPN STAR Sports uses the Chyron Sales Asia Pacific, William Payne and
graphics and a streamlined playout graphics solution for sporting events, Chyron’s Support team for all their
operation in the control room.” including live events, on player help with this project.”
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Magna Systems supplies Shine
Australia with FOR-A vision
switcher in record time
FOR-A HVS-350 vision switcher
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ccording to Nick Parker, that made it clear why we decided on
Technical Manager at Shine FOR-A for our solution.
Australia, the sales service and We later found out that our vision
support he recently received from switcher and many of the existing
Magna Systems and FOR-A was orders with FOR-A were made under FOR-A HVS-350 vision switcher in situ at Shine Australia
nothing short of a revelation. Parker candlelight and that the workers were
explained, “We have just finished walking many hours to work just switcher has a lot of functionality controllers making it very flexible for
installing our FOR-A HVS-350 vision to finish pending orders. We have that only a 2 ME mixer traditionally engineering or additional switching to
switcher and it has a bit of a story reserved a space on the face of the can do. Also, the HVS-350HS has occur and the HVS-350 even allows
behind it. We recently purchased a mixer for a Japanese flag. This unit 2 built-in multi-viewers with different for dissolves between the AUX buses.
FOR-A HVS-350HS Vision Switcher shouldn't be here yet it is!” window configurations which gave Most days we need to deal with
from Magna Systems. As usual we us the chance to reduce costs, as non-timed sources and the FOR-A
Shine Australia’s technical partner and makes this easy it has frame syncs on
had the ship date from them and FOR-A supplier in Australia is Magna traditionally an external multi-viewer
in this case the vision switcher was would be needed. every input which brings the system
Systems who Parker maintains were together as a solution.”
set to ship within one week. Then of upmost assistance adding, “Magna There were other cost savings too.
the quake that shook the world hit Systems helped us throughout the With the mixer in, working and very
The built-in sync generators with
Japan. Following the devastation that development of the project with all the much a part of Shine Australia’s
either Blackburst or Tri Level sync
unfolded as a result of the tsunami answers to product questions we had production department Parker
means additional hardware was
and nuclear disaster, we started to for the FOR-A product range.” concluded, “When you mention the
reduced keeping the overall footprint
look at alternative plans for vision name FOR-A we know we are in
When deciding on which switcher smaller. The switcher is also highly good hands I wouldn't hesitate to
switchers locally thinking the worst. configurable and very easy to operate.
would be best for Shine Australia recommend FOR-A to anyone. Thank
Incredibly, four days later our switcher We are working on a mixed SD and
and their busy production schedule you FOR-A you have exceeded all
arrived on time from Japan.” HD show at the moment having the
Parker said, “We decided on FOR-A expectations. I would also like to
Parker and his team were pleased as the technology in this switcher 4 built-in scalers on the first 8 inputs thank David Clemesha and his team
and then amazed with the story that easily outclasses the competition in and with our additional input boards, at Magna Systems as they have been
came with the switcher’s arrival. He the same price range. With the 1.5 the scaling option makes working in a very helpful with their knowledge of
added, “What followed the arrival of ME, 4 down stream keyers, 2 keyers mixed HD / SD environment a dream! the product and their support has
the mixer was a message from FOR-A engines, 4 still stores and more, the The HVS-350 allows for external AUX been top class.”
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Magna Systems and Magna Systems and
Engineering signs Signiant Engineering signs TVU Networks
Strategic distributor agreement for Australia, New Exclusive distributor agreement for Australia, New
Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia Zealand and Singapore
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agna Systems and agna Systems and Engineering broadcasting backpack. The TVUPack
Engineering has signed has signed an exclusive also features HD output in 720p or
an exclusive distributor distributor agreement with TVU 1080i at 25 or 30 frames per second
agreement with Signiant to represent Networks to represent the company’s with its SDI interface.
the company’s products in Australia, products in Australia, New Zealand The compact TM8000 is also packed
New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Singapore. with advanced networking and
Indonesia and Malaysia. compression technologies. The high-
Magna Systems Product Specialist
Magna Systems CEO David Bowers David Clemesha said, “TVU Networks, powered H.264 video encoding engine
said, “Signiant's pioneering software is is the technology leader in live TV over delivers a vivid HD signal, even with
more than simple file transport - they Stephen Clemesha and Rohit 'Robbie' Bansal Internet. The company's products and limited bandwidth. TVU's Variable Bit
automate, accelerate, manage, and shared, and distributed, are requiring services allow both broadcasters and Rate (VBR) technology automatically
securely control the movement of companies of all sizes to place a high viewers to get the full advantage of adjusts the bit-rate according to the
high-value digital content within and priority on global collaboration and total available aggregated bandwidth.
using the Internet as a broadcast and
between organisations and ecosystems. partnerships. Signiant’s content supply TVU's Inverse StatMux technology
transmission medium. The company's
Signiant solutions streamline content allows the TVUPack to fully utilise the
chain management solutions address flagship TVUPack is the perfect tool for
supply chain management operations available bandwidth of multiple 3G/4G
these concerns by handling all of the un-tethered broadcasting for clients
from production through distribution data connections. The combination of
complexities of transporting multiple files throughout Australia, New Zealand
and upload of digital files – enabling these technologies ensures that the
to multiple destinations. and Singapore.”
customers to build new business TVUPack is able to deliver the best and
models, reduce costs, and integrate Signiant senior vice president of The TVUPack leads the way in 3G most stable pictures possible.
with existing investments. Signiant global operations Rick Cramer said, News Gathering backpacks in both Paul Shen, TVU Networks CEO, said,
solutions are a perfect fit for our “We are delighted to have Magna SD and HD. Already in use at over 100 “TVU Networks is delighted to have
clients in the Asia Pacific region with Systems as a partner across the Asia broadcast stations around the world, Magna Systems and Engineering
their ever-growing demands in file- Pacific region. With over forty years the latest technology developed for the representing our products, particularly
based delivery environments.” experience in the broadcast industry TVUPack TM8000, allows it to accept the TVUPack, across Australia, New
The move from tape to file-based together with a substantial presence HD/SDI camera signals, transmit in HD Zealand and Singapore. Their expertise,
workflows is exerting a profound throughout the region they are resolution, and output in full HD over experience and client base in the
influence on the way companies perfectly placed to deliver the benefits wireless mobile and cellphone networks. broadcast industry is second to none
approach their business. Seismic of Signiant products and solutions to This means journalists can easily deliver and we look forward to a long and
shifts in the way content is acquired, a very wide base of customers.” an HD quality signal using a mobile fruitful relationship.”
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Magna Systems and Engineering Magna Systems at Broadcast
to work with Switch Media Asia, SMPTE and IBC 2011
Innovative end-to-end new media platform provider
T
his year Magna Systems and a win-win situation. As we represent
for the broadcast industry Engineering will be participating over 50 key industry technology
at Broadcast Asia in Singapore companies and have a significant SI
S
witch Media specialises in (Stand 4L2-01), SMPTE in Sydney business, we have major installations
providing scalable end-to-end (Stand C44) and attending IBC in right across the Asia Pacific region
new media platforms for the Amsterdam in September. in some of the most prestigious
broadcast industry. Their engineers As we all know Magna Systems is broadcasting facilities including ESPN
develop integrated media asset an Asia Pacific focussed systems Star Sports, CNBC, Sony Pictures,
management, analytics, content integration company. We have offices Turner, Astro, Ascent Media and
protection, storage and delivery in Sydney, Auckland, Singapore, many more.
systems that enable the distribution Hong Kong and Indonesia. A large You can expect to see
of programming via the internet. part of our business is in South East representatives and demonstrations
A Switch Media platform enables Asia and Broadcast Asia is where from the following key principals on
clients to manage and monitor the most of the clients in the region our stand at this year's Broadcast
delivery of their content to PCs, go to see the latest in terms of our Asia: Anystream/Telestream, Artec,
mobiles, iPads, Android devices Christopher Stenhouse, CEO Switch Media technology, products and service Blueshape, Cambotics, Chyron,
and connected TVs. Switch Media and David Bowers offerings. It's a good show as
Dalet, Front Porch Digital, Interra,
use a hybrid of cloud-based everyone in the region can easily and
AUSTAR, the Australian Broadcasting iPV, Pebble Beach Systems, Penta,
infrastructure and private tier-one relatively cost effectively be in one
Association (ABC), INSEAD, Disney, RGB Networks, SeaChange, Signiant,
facilities to leverage scale, maximise place at the same time. Broadcast
Fairfax Media and The Cable and Strategy & Technology, Switch Media
security and control costs. They Asia has always proven to be a very
Satellite Broadcasting Association of and TVU Networks.
also use a redundant topology to successful show for Magna Systems
Asia (CASBAA) and has its hubs in At this year's SMPTE show Magna
ensure continuity of service. Switch and Engineering. From our point
Sydney, Mumbai and Singapore. Systems and Engineering will be
Media services can integrate with of view we can have a big stand at
current broadcast and online media Broadcast Asia where most of our showcasing a wide range of IP-
operations or can be provided as key principals are represented. From based systems, workflows and
standalone solutions. Switch Media our clients' point of view they can media asset management solutions
is the online technology partner to travel to and stay in Singapore more directly targetted at changing the
a variety of broadcast, educational cost effectively and conveniently than way broadcasters do business and
and corporate entities including the USA or The Netherlands. Thus it's how they monetise their assets.
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Magna Systems and Engineering
As usual we will have the entire
Magna Systems and Engineering
team in from Sydney alongside
representatives from our Auckland
and Singapore offices conducting
presents first ever Dalet MAM
demos on our stands. We will also
have representatives from some of showcase in Australia
our key principals giving demos,
R
these include: Anystream/Telestream, ecently Magna Systems and market. During the three day-long
Artec, Blueshape, BridgeTech, BTS, Engineering presented the first event we had two sessions per day Dalet MAM showcase
Cambotics, Chyron, Dalet, Enensys, ever Dalet MAM showcase where we demonstrated the full
eventIS, FOR-A, Front Porch Digital, event in Australia in our purpose built capabilities of Dalet’s Enterprise As part of the event Magna Systems’
Harmonic, Hitachi, Inlet, Interra, Edition MAM system and Brio Server training room was transformed with
training room at their Chatswood
iPV, Isilon, Miranda, Pebble Beach System. We simulated a typical demonstrations relevant to today’s
head office.
Systems, Penta, RGB Networks, broadcast chain from ingest through broadcast environment including
SeaChange, Signiant, Strategy & Magna Systems Technical Sales to transmission and demonstrated integration between the Dalet MAM
Technology, Switch Media, SysMedia, Engineer Dave Alderton explained, how the Dalet MAM system integrates and Brio server systems and Interra
RTS Telex, Triveni and TVU Networks. “This was a first for the Australian and adds value throughout the chain.” Baton QC, Front Porch Digital
DIVArchve, Pebble Beach Neptune
Once SMPTE has come and gone a multi-channel automation and Chyron
full compliment of Magna Systems channel branding.
and Engineering staff will again be
Alderton continued, “This was no
attending IBC in Amsterdam.
ordinary demo. We simulated real life
Without question the move into IP- broadcast situations, for example,
based systems, workflows and asset content was ingested, QCd via Baton
management forms a bigger and and archived. Then the Pebble Beach
bigger part of the projects we get Neptune automation populated a
involved with and thus the kinds of playlist, searched and retrieved the
solutions we have to offer our clients. content in the DIVArchive and sent
it to SeaChange servers for playout.
It's been talked about for a few
All of which had the Dalet Enterprise
years and I can tell you we are now
Edition integrated as the overarching
officially right in the thick of it. IP or
media asset management system.
cloud-based offerings are very much Our aim was for customers to see
changing the way broadcasters do the value Dalet brings to real life,
business and you can see the latest in tangible broadcast situations they
these types of offerings on our stands The first ever Dalet MAM showcase event in Australia at Magna Systems’ purpose built can resonate with, rather than purely
at Broadcast Asia and SMPTE 2011. training room in Sydney conceptual ones.”
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Channel Nine invests in major
RTS Telex talkback upgrades with
Magna Systems and Engineering
For GTV-9 Melbourne relocation and National
Playout Centre build in Sydney
T
he Nine Network recently a 132x132 ADAM matrix, KP32
made two significant RTS Telex panels, TIF 2000A Telephone Hybrid
purchases and installations from interfaces, 16-channel VOIP card kits,
Magna Systems and Engineering for PAP32 panels and LCP 102 Level
its GTV-9 Melbourne studio relocation Control Panels.
and Sydney-based National Playout Bohm added, “We have a long and
Centre build. Jason Pendleton, Engineering Manager of GTV-9, with the RTS Telex system supplied by
well established relationship with the Magna Systems at GTV-9 Melbourne
Magna Systems Product Specialist Nine Network so this deal, like many
Lucas Bohm said, “Channel Nine others, was very straightforward. also includes KP12 panels, KP32 The National Playout Centre receives
had two major projects that required Despite its considerable size, panels, PAP32 panels, RVON-16 16 information and communications
extensive talkback capabilities. the system design and delivery channel VOIP card kits and TIF 2000A from all the Nine broadcast locations
The first was for their relocation requirements were all met without Telephone Hybrid interfaces. across the country and distributes
of GTV-9 in Melbourne. We had a issue. This included having to provide it accordingly. It’s a very clever and
Lucas Bohm explained, “This system
comprehensive set of discussions kit and cabling that would work over efficient system.”
was very similar in size, design and
with Jason Pendleton, Engineering two levels connected by cutting functionality requirement to the GTV-9 Jason Pendleton said, “As
Manager of GTV-9, as to which RTS through high ceilings. The system was relocation with one major difference. Engineering Manager of GTV-9 in
Telex talkback products would best designed to be very flexible removing The National Playout Centre is now Melbourne I had the pleasure of
suit the broadcaster’s requirements in the need for specific cards to perform the major playout hub for the Nine working with Lucas Bohm at Magna
their new building after which Jason most job functions.” Network and thus the RVON (Request Systems to design and purchase
presented us with a full system design The second major Nine Network to Send Voice Over Network) communications systems for both
and we sent information on the latest installation was the new build of connectivity over IP was critical in Nine Network’s Melbourne relocation
Telex products and their functionality.” their Sydney-based flagship National its role within the overall design. and Network Playout Centre projects.
For the GTV-9 relocation the system Playout Centre. Again based around Nine have now implemented RVON Nine have a long history with RTS
was based around some of RTS a Telex 132x132 ADAM matrix the nationally via IP so all their facilities Telex dating back to early Nine
Telex’s latest products including National Playout Centre system can communicate easily and directly. outside broadcast trucks where we
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Magna sees the charge for
This makes these
chargers some of
the quickest in the
Blueshape batteries in Australia world. In addition,
these Blueshape
and New Zealand chargers are
equipped with an
intelligent pre-
RTS Telex system supplied by Magna Major orders placed by Channel 9, TVNZ and the charge system,
Systems at GTV-9 Melbourne capable of initially
Australian Department of Parliamentary Services generating a tiny
started off using the CS9500 frames charge current
M
and KP95 key panels which in those agna Systems and Recently Magna Systems has seen if the battery on
days was considered cutting edge, orders for Blueshape’s batteries and charge happens to
Engineering has seen that
fitting into a 50-port matrix. With chargers increase significantly. have a very low Blueshape
Blueshape professional Li-Ion
the ADAM frame purchased for terminal voltage.” CVTR2 charger
and Li-Polymer batteries, chargers Clemesha added, “We have had
Melbourne I find us populating 160 and mounting accessories are being The Blueshape V-lock battery range is
some big repeat orders and many
ports and 128 at the Playout Centre increasingly used by broadcasting designed, planned and manufactured
organisations are also buying the
and still looking to take advantage of organisations throughout Australia in Europe employing high standards of
latest Blueshape products. Channel
the RTS high density ADAM frames and New Zealand. technology and safety. The batteries
Nine’s Canberra Bureau recently
that allow up to 272 ports in a single offer high performance in terms of
Magna Systems Product Specialist purchased Blueshape’s innovative
system. In my opinion RTS Telex duration in use, with the batteries
David Clemesha explained, “Since CVTR2 two-way chargers that have
continue to be the leader in large having the highest energy density
their introduction to the region three a 13.8V/110W output through a
format communications matrices and in terms of Wh per unit weight or
years ago Blueshape’s batteries and 4pin XLR for in-house charging,
will serve the Nine Network well into a CVTR1M travel charger and volume. The Blueshape chargers are
the future under the support of the chargers have gone from strength to known for their speed of charging and
strength, quickly becoming our best additional BV100HD batteries. TVNZ
team at Magna Systems. Now that recently bought more Blueshape the fact that they have been designed
all of our sites are RTS Telex we can selling ranges.” to reduce battery stress and prolong
BV140 batteries to power their on-
look to centralising from our Network camera microwave transmitters and battery cell lifetime.
Playout Centre in Sydney and taking additional, airline cabin baggage- David Clemesha concluded, “With
advantage of the intelligent trunking approved, BV100 batteries that are more orders being placed we expect
systems using VOIP connectivity. Our used by their ENG crews around sales of Blueshape batteries and
outside broadcast partner Global TV NZ. The Australian Department chargers to continue their growth in
also offer us an RTS Telex solution of Parliamentary Services also Australia and New Zealand throughout
and via RVON systems over Telstra’s purchased BV210 battery packs, 2011. Blueshape batteries are
BDSL Network, connect Nine Sports CVTR1M and CVTR2 fast charger particularly well suited to this region
and Entertainment’s contribution to packs that are capable of charging as they are a premium, high quality
the Playout Centre.” Blueshape CVTR1M charger at 4 Amps in constant current mode. product at a very competitive price.”
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Pebble Beach Systems launches
Dolphin integrated channel
device into Asia at Broadcast
Asia 2011
P
ebble Beach Systems launched introduced Dolphin and Marina 1U Dolphin frame
Dolphin, its cost-effective and automation to an invited audience of
the underlying channel technology with error-free playout, together
compact fully HD integrated resellers and broadcasters at a Hong
across the entire system, and a with high quality channel branding.
channel device, into the Asian market Kong seminar in March, and were
single system-wide database avoids giving exceptional performance at an
at Broadcast Asia this June. As an overwhelmed by the positive response
creating operational silos and affordable price, and safeguarding the
SD/HD video server, master control both products received, particularly
simplifies channel control” on air production values of even low
switcher, character generator and because Marina can be supplied
revenue channels.
channel branding solution, Dolphin with a Chinese, Japanese or Korean Target installations include regional
combines exceptional channel language user interface. Under Pebble commercial insertion, fast to market Chelleri continued, “Dolphin
density with low power consumption. Beach Systems automation control, or short-term channels, disaster gives customers the flexibility to
Each 1ru server delivers up to 4 full Dolphin delivers highly automated, recovery centres and content ingest. exploit emerging and established
HD channels and comes with 2TB frame accurate multi-channel playout Dolphin delivers HD transmission technologies, supporting an
of internal storage, which equates and ingest capability, and integrates exhaustive range
to 100 hours of unique content at seamlessly as a standalone device of new and legacy
50Mbits/s, or with NAS storage. into a system which might also formats – including
Dolphin was demonstrated under the incorporate best-of-breed video DNxHD, DV, DVCPro,
control of Pebble Beach Systems’ server, graphics or captioning devices IMX MPEG, H.264 in
Marina automation on the Magna for prime channels. It can also act MOV, MXF, GXF or
Systems and Engineering booth at as a component of a hybrid channel, LXF wrappers. It even
the exhibition. mixing Dolphin with best-of-breed allows multiple formats
Pebble Beach discreet devices. This means that the to be mixed on the
Systems broadcaster can choose the optimum same timeline. We
Asia Pacific technology for the budgetary and can also deliver true
President, technical needs of each channel. simulcast, driving an
Alex Chelleri, Crucially, operators are presented SD and HD output from
added, “We Alex Chelleri with the same user interface whatever Dolphin Intergration the same playlist.”
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New Telex Products
ADAM-M DKP 16 CLD
Matrix Intercom Color Display Desktop Keypanel
Reengineered with The DKP 16 CLD is the desktop member of
the latest design and the CLD color keypanel family from RTS®.
technology, the ADAM-M Like its rackmounted counterpart, the
Matrix Intercom bridges legacy with innovation. DKP 16 CLD is controlled using a ground-
The sleek re-design provides 128+ ports in an extremely compact 3RU (rack breaking full-color graphic interface. The
unit) package, with full redundancy on the master controllers and power desktop keypanel also sports innovative
supplies. The Matrix frame supports all current ADAM cards, including AIO- conveniences which are the new standard
16, RVON-16, MADI-16 Plus, DBX, TriBus and MCII-e controllers. It also among the RTS® CLD keypanel family. A
supports existing ADAM wiring schemes and options. USB port, two user-programmable buttons,
one-touch listen volume adjustment, and a
Built for the entire world and the REAL world, the chassis plugs and plays backlit keypad are just some of the common
anywhere, running on 90-264VAC at 50/6Hz. features which set this keypanel family apart.
The chassis is built with improved low noise cooling, hot-swappable The DKP 16 CLD is designed with a curvaceous housing and compact
components (including cooling modules), and improved status reporting. footprint that sits attractively in desktop configurations.
BTR-80N KP 12 CLD
Narrow Band 2-Channel UHF Synthesized Wireless Color Display Keypanel
Intercom System The 1RU KP 12 CLD keypanel includes several cutting-edge features
The Telex® BTR-80N Narrow Band 2-Channel UHF Synthesized Wireless designed to enhance capability and ease of use. The instinctive graphic
Intercom System is a revolutionary product offering in today’s ever-changing interface is housed inside two full-color 4.2” LCD displays. The front panel
and shrinking RF environment. Providing an unprecedented 25 KHz of also features conveniences such as a user-programmable button, one-touch
modulated band width, the BTR-80N narrow band system will allow more listen volume adjustment on each of the 14 new multifunction keys, and a
users per channel in the cramped UHF spectrum. backlit keypad.
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MADI-16 Plus Card TBX-Tribus
Multichannel Audio Digital Interface Card Triple-Bus Expander Card Kit for ADAM
The MADI-16 Plus card expands the ADAM system A single TBX-Tribus fiber card can link up to four ADAM frames
configuration capabilities by utilizing MADI (Multichannel together and allow them to appear as one matrix system. This
Audio Digital Interface) technology to connect any AES-10 makes it possible to increase the number of available users on
compliant devices over coaxial or fiber connections a system by transparently integrating additional frames. The
at sampling rates of 44.1kHz and 48kHz. Unlike ADAM frame must be equipped with a MCII-e master controller
the RVON devices, the MADI-16 Plus has a point- card, allowing the TBX-Tribus to link together multiple frames,
to-point configuration which provides for little or allowing users to quickly connect multiple ADAM intercom
no delay in the transmission of audio across lines. systems. This functionality can be very useful in mobile
components (including cooling modules), and production scenarios to tie systems together via fiber using
improved status reporting. the digital audio of the TBX-Tribus. In this scenario, the MCII-e
The MADI-16 Plus is fully scalable allowing 16 to master controllers are tied together via Ethernet connections.
64 channels of audio IN and audio OUT. And, it In a failure of the fiber or Ethernet link of one frame, the affected ADAM is
supports all standard, hot-swappable and configurable features automatically isolated as a fully functional ‘Island’ frame, and the remaining
through RTS’ AZedit configuration software. frame(s) function as a normal interconnected system.
Zeus III Zeus III LE/LE+
Digital Intercom Matrix
Digital Intercom Matrix Introducing the Zeus III LE and
Zeus III is the next generation of condensed intercom system units, giving compact LE+, the lighter versions of the Zeus III Digital
systems more options for their intercom configurations. It has 32 channels IN/OUT Intercom Matrix, sporting 16 channels of audio
and two (2) configurable party-line interface channels. Its compact size is perfect IN/OUT. The Zeus III LE is a single power supply
for environments with limited space. With the addition of Ethernet, the Zeus III unit, while the Zeus III LE+ contains two (2) power
can be configured from virtually anywhere on the network using AZedit Intercom supplies to give the added protection of power supply failover. The Zeus
software. Alternatively, the Zeus III can be directly connected to AZedit through the III LE/ LE+ still has two (2) configurable party line interface channels. Its
use of the USB connector on the front panel. The system has 32 standard RJ45 physical size is perfect for those environments where space is a concern.
connectors making it easier to connect your intercom system with audio lines and The Zeus III LE/LE+ can be configured from virtually anywhere in the network
keypanels by keeping the RTS wiring scheme. using Ethernet and the AZedit intercom software. Alternatively, the Zeus III
LE/LE+ can be directly connected to AZedit through the use of the USB
connector on the front panel.
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Finance News Network and
StarComm switch to FOR-A
HVS300 vision mixer from Magna
Systems and Engineering
Powerful, compact, broadcast level switcher
R
ecently the Finance News The HVS-300HS is part of FOR-
Network, Australia's leading A’s popular Hanabi series and
provider of online business and represents one of the most powerful,
financial video news and OB specialist compact, broadcast level switchers
StarComm purchased the innovative on the market. Although small,
FOR-A HVS-300HS portable video the 1RU HVS-300HS (there is also
switcher from Magna Systems and a 2RU HVS-300RPS) is packed
Engineering. with features including frame
Finance News Network’s MD Simon synchronising and re-sizing engine
on every channel which allows any Simon Van Es at the Finance News Network
Van Es explained his organisation’s
purchasing decision. He said, “We standard definition equipment to be
used in full HD mode. with the HVS-300 and Magna’s live events and sports where we
had been looking for a system
service.” use our small portable Flypack. We
that could take some of our older Van Es continued, “The HVS-300
Another recent purchaser of the have a great relationship with Magna
720x576 content and upscale it to had a long list of excellent functions.
HD but also take new HD sources We were particularly impressed with HVS-300 is sporting OB specialist Systems and spent a good deal of
and mix them all together. Ultimately the fact that the HVS-300 also has StarComm. Well known for their work time discussing which switcher would
our goal was to move to a full HD keyer with chroma key, DSK, dual helping to provide the broadcasts be best for us with the team there.
workflow but in the process we still picture-in-picture, 16-channel multi- and graphics for the Association When we’d considered all the options
wanted to use some of our older viewer, still stores and much more. To of Surfing Professionals (ASP) tour, the FOR-A HVS-300 was clearly the
equipment. We looked at a heap of be honest we could have purchased StarComm owner Joel Medeiros said, best choice as it incorporates up to
options and the one that stood out it online but we decided to go with “We purchased the FOR-A HVS-300 12 inputs and 8 outputs, DSK, dual
head and shoulders above the rest Magna Systems because of their because it is perfectly suited for a picture-in-picture, 16-channel multi-
in terms of functionality and value for excellent local sales and support and wide-range of productions that we viewer and a wide array of other
money was the FOR-A HVS 300.” I’m happy to say we are delighted are actively involved in, particularly functions in a compact 1RU size. It’s
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also straightforward to use and easy to test and it worked perfectly giving
to configure.” them smooth streaming to the web,
iPhones, iPads and iPods with no
Department of Education,
StarComm have recently returned
buffering and no lag. As a result they
from ASP events in South Africa and
purchased the unit and we expect
Tahiti where they used the HVS-
300. Medeiros added, “The HVS-
300 is an excellent piece of kit that
Premier Media Group and more orders in the near future.”
Premier Media Group (PMG) is home
worked brilliantly in both countries.
It’s very reliable and really punches Hillsong Church with online to some of Australia's favourite
subscription television channels, and
also runs Australia's number one
mobile streaming
well above its weight in terms of
general sport website. PMG owns and
functionality. We are very happy with
operates nine TV channels which are
the HVS-300 and the advice and
provided to subscription TV providers
service that Magna Systems always
A
ccording to Magna Systems / 5000 multi-format encoder was the FOXTEL, Austar and Optus, as well as
back up their sales with.”
Technical Sales Engineer Dave ideal solution as it allows the DoE to providing content to mobile phones
deliver content online with an effective and other online partners.
Alderton the market for online
streaming solutions is growing fast. user interface to its audience. We The Hillsong Church mission is
Alderton explained, “Recently we gave the DoE a Spinnaker SD / 5000 outworked through four major
supplied the Department of Education
(DoE), Premier Media Group (PMG)
and the Hillsong Church with efficient
systems based around the Inlet
Spinnaker SD / 5000 multi-format
encoder that provides full support
of adaptive streaming and Video On
Demand (VOD).”
SpinnakerTM uses a state-of-the-art
encoding engine and an advanced
toolset to deliver high bandwidth
performance and a unique feature set
on the web.
Alderton continued, “The DoE
required a solution which would allow
them to stream to the web in order to
Billabong World Pro Juniors, North provide remote students with effective
Narrabeen, Sydney distance learning. Inlet’s Spinnaker SD Spinnaker SD / 5000 multi-format encoder Smooth Streaming Diagram
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campuses in Australia (Hills, City,
South West and Brisbane), a city-
wide network of connect groups,
contributing ministries and extension
services.
Alderton said, “PMG are an innovative
media company who were looking
for an online solution so they could
stream content to the Fox Sports
website and onto iPhones, iPods and
iPads. It was important to PMG that
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their viewers were able to sit in front
of their laptops or handheld devices
and watch sport without annoying
interruptions of service or buffering.
Hillsong recorded several large church
events and then streamed them via
their website.”
The Spinnaker SD / 5000 can
simultaneously stream in multiple Magna Systems dinner at NAB 2011
formats including 3GP, H.264, Flash,
Silver Light, VBR and CBR within the
same system all from one compact box.
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Alderton concluded, “After testing
and demos both PMG and Hillsong
purchased multiple Spinnaker SD
/ 5000 boxes. There was a tight
turnaround to get the Fox Sports
website launched but we managed
to deliver all four units on time.
PMG is another great example of a
broadcaster who, with the capability
of online streaming, is now able to
extend and push their content to
viewers in an efficient and convenient
way. This is very much the future of
content consumption.” Magna Systems dinner at NAB 2011 Magna Systems dinner at NAB 2011
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Audio News
Exciting new additions to our product range
T
he Inter-M V2-Series installation area; in particular the
Professional Amplifier is PAM 480 amplifier. This was the
compact, light weight obvious choice when it came
and extremely reliable, this new to selecting a reliable sound
range of SMP (switch mode) distribution system throughout the
professional amplifiers from Inter-M Bunning Stores nationally.
will supersede the very popular L Beautifully engineered, with loads
Series which have over the past of great features the PAM480
fewyears earned a reputation for delivers 480 watt RMS of clean
performanceand reliability. reliable sound.
Improved performance, specification
PAM-MPM4CD/USB/DRP Das Reveals New DAS 15-inch Road 15A
and design makes this new range of
SMP amplifiers another milestone in Player, Tuner Road Monitors
amplifier design for Inter-M. A new addition to the PAM Series DAS Audio recently released its Also on board is a FIR filter loaded
modules is the PAM-MPM4. This new new Road series of stage monitors, DSP intended to ensure constant
PAM 480 Amplifier module from Inter-M incorporates including the 12-inch Road 12A phase response. Two EQ presets are
and the 15-inch Road 15A two-way available-Monitor and Main, adjusting
The Inter-M PAM Series continues CD, USB, and FM TUNER all in one
powered enclosures. the frequencies response for use on a
to make inroads into the compact, easy to install unit.
pole mounts as a multipurpose box.
These two monitors replace the
Another key feature is the DAS M-75N
manufacture’s SM and SML series
neodymium compression driver,
boxes , in this new design the
designed to deliver high SPL and low
connectors are underneath the distortion. The driver is attached to a
cabinets front section, thereby new 40-degree by 60-degree horn.
protecting them from breakage
or accidental disconnection. Both
enclosures incorporate Class D
power amplification delivering
550watts into the low frequencies
and 220wats for highs, plus a switch
Inter-M V2-Series Professional Amplifier mode power supply.
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