Pro-Bel launches Morpheus ICE
by | Sep 15, 2008 - 9:49:22 AM
Pro-Bel has launched Morpheus
ICE (Integrated Content Engine). This standalone automation and master control
system delivers in a single 3U box what would otherwise take several products
from several manufacturers to achieve.
Based on the company’s globally successful Morpheus automation and playout
technology – including its renowned Media Ball approach to secondary event
management – Morpheus ICE provides everything broadcasters need for single
channel playout and by linking ICE units together, a multichannel environment.
As it’s fully compatible with existing file formats ICE is also perfect for
adding cost-effective channel backup, preview or regional opt-out management to
existing systems.
ICE supports a wide range of SD and HD video file formats removing the
transcode bottleneck. It also features at least 1 Terabyte of internal RAID
storage – plus, connection to external Network Attached Storage. This internal
capacity equates to at least 100 hours of DV25, devoted to caching media for
playout.
A fully featured mixer is included, using Pro-Bel’s years of master control
expertise. This includes four external video inputs for live sources as well as
allowing the system to perform fades, mixes and wipes from internal sources. In
addition ICE can control an external Pro-Bel router for further source
selection, and manages audio voiceovers using either embedded audio or the 16
discrete AES/EBU audio inputs. ICE can import and store graphical material
(logos/bugs) and layer them onto the output stream, it can also integrate with
external third-party graphics devices.
Benefitting from Pro-Bel’s full range of scheduling expertise, ICE has the
technology to load, edit and append schedules, either on or offline with
content availability checks performed automatically.
“ICE also has the ability to handle unpredictable events where the lengths of
the breaks vary, which is of course a key requirement in the modern broadcast
environment. Another advantage of being part of the Morpheus family is that
additional Media Management facilities can be added as and when required,”
explains Howard Twine, Morpheus Product Manager.
“ICE is a logical progression for Pro-Bel and provides the ideal channel
playout solution or redundant backup while offering an easy and affordable
expansion route. Because of the breadth and depth of expertise we are able to
cover all the key bases without compromising the technology or the price,” adds
Graham Pitman, CEO, Pro-Bel.
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