SVG Summit Technology Showcase Preview: What To Expect, Part 2

The 2016 SVG Summit is fast approaching and will host more than 75 industry-leading vendors exhibiting their latest sports-production gear. In the weeks leading up to the Summit, SVG is highlighting the Technology Showcases that will be on display at the New York Hilton Midtown on Dec. 12 and 13.

Support our sponsors and visit the SVG Summit Technology Showcases on Monday Dec. 12 at 4-7 p.m. and Tuesday Dec. 13 at 8 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Mercury Ballroom, Mercury Rotunda, Petit Trianon, Rendezvous, and Third Floor Lobby.

NewTek
NewTek’s complete multicamera production systems provide powerful capabilities, including video and audio mixing, live encoding and streaming, virtual sets, and automation. The NewTek IP Series merges the power, efficiency, and flexibility of IP with NewTek’s proven software-driven live-production approach to define a new workflow paradigm: Interconnected Production.

AJA Video Systems
AJA is showcasing the RovoCam UHD/HD HDBaseT camera ecosystem, the FS4 four-channel HD frame synchronizer and converter, U-TAP for USB3-based streaming and conferencing applications, the Ki Pro Ultra 4K/HD recorder and player, and the UDC Mini-Converter for up/down/crossconversion needs.

AJT Systems
AJT is demonstrating its award-winning LiveBook GFX Sports Graphics Solution. Since last year’s Summit, AJT has released Hockey and Baseball SportApps and added a variety of new features, such as Team Rosters, Insert Graphics, Player-Driven Data, and Video-to-Data OCR Clock. Stop by for a look at these exciting developments!

Artel Video Systems
Artel announces the InfinityLink Broadcast Media Transport Solution, which offers the IL6000 1RU chassis with internal routing and SNMP management; new and enhanced video-over-IP (VoIP) solutions featuring auto-sensing of broadcast-quality HD/SD-SDI and ASI formats and support for SMPTE 2022 standards; and the DLC510 L-band demodulator, satellite scanner with carrier-ID support.

Aspera, an IBM Company
Aspera will showcase its new FASPStream software for live and near-live streaming of broadcast-quality video over IP with low start-up delays and glitch-free experiences. The first open video-transport solution capable of high-quality live streaming over commodity internet reduces the need for expensive and limited satellite-based backhaul, transport, and distribution.

Aveco
Aveco has supplied complete solutions to some of the largest broadcast facilities around the world. Whether operating in a file-based environment or moving to a file-based tapeless workflow, Aveco’s ASTRA suite of tools offers countless innovations in master-control automation, news and studio automation, all integrated around a media-asset–management system.

Avid
Avid creates powerful solutions for storytellers. Discover how its story-centric workflow can help you create more-captivating and -compelling sports productions faster and more easily. Accelerate media ingest/playout with Avid’s new Maestro Video Engine. Enable collaboration with PlayMaker and Avid NEXIS. Create your best stories possible with Media Composer.

Barnfind Americas
Barnfind Americas, the U.S.-based presence for Norwegian company Barnfind Technologies — which manufactures a multifunctional, fiber signal-transport platform — is featuring game-changing additions to the poplar BarnMini family of small, portable, low-cost devices. Barnfind will also demonstrate its popular BarnOne BTF1-07 frame, which supports all signals and functions in one chassis.

Christie Digital
Christie is providing the digital projectors for the 2016 SVG Summit Keynote and General Sessions. Come visit Christie at the table-top expo and learn about the projectors, displays, video processors, and media servers that the company has to offer sports teams and venues for state-of-the-art broadcast production and crowd-pleasing projection-mapping shows.

ChyronHego
ChyronHego is showcasing its industry-leading solutions for live sports broadcasting: LyricX 2.0 next-generation graphics-creation and -playout solution; the popular Paint telestration and analysis tool for sports of all types; Virtual 1st, the down-and-distance solution for football; and Live Compositor, an intuitive solution for multicamera production.

Clear-Com, an HME Company
Clear-Com is highlighting its IP communications and connectivity solutions for remote productions. Its intercom systems leverage existing IP networks for production crews to connect and communicate from anywhere in a production or even across the world. Visit Clear-Com to understand this capability or meet and greet.

Cobalt Digital
Cobalt is introducing production-oriented openGear cards; BBG-1000 standalone systems and BBG throwdown converters, including 3G-SDI HANC/VANC metadata-management tools with IP Multicast support and frame-accurate data insertion; and 3G-SDI fiber transport cards with PTZ remote-control extension and a 12G-SDI 12×4 router for openGear.

Comrex
Comrex is displaying LiveShot, which delivers live, two-way, HD video, and audio-over-IP (AoIP) networks at latencies as low as 200 ms. With CrossLock technology, LiveShot can remain stable on challenging wireless networks. Easy to manage remotely and lightweight at 3 lb., LiveShot can handle the most demanding broadcasts.

Devlin Design Group
Devlin Design Group is exhibiting its latest innovative set designs and scenic environments. The projects are turnkey solutions, from design to integration to fabrication to air. Services include scenic design, construction, facility integration, lighting distribution, lighting equipment, lighting direction, scenic electronics, and large-format graphic design.

Elemental Technologies
Elemental, an Amazon Web Services company, empowers media companies to deliver premium video experiences to consumers. As a leader in software-defined video solutions, Elemental powers video infrastructure for top-tier media franchises worldwide and helps pay-TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters, and enterprise customers deliver video content to any screen at any time — all at once.

Ericsson
The TV industry and consumer viewing is undergoing persistent change. Ericsson offers a fully deployable UHD ecosystem to enable our customers to realize their vision for the future of TV and drive forward their TV transformation to continually deliver seamless, personalized, and immersive TV experiences.

Evertz
Evertz designs, manufactures, and markets video- and audio-infrastructure solutions for television, telecommunications, and new media. The company provides complete end-to-end solutions to content creators, broadcasters, specialty channels, and television-service providers to support their increasingly complex multichannel digital and HD television and next-generation high-bandwidth low-latency IP network environments and by telecommunications and new-media companies.

EVS
EVS is offering more speed and collaboration for sharing files and metadata content over IP from any OB truck, broadcast center, or production studio. The new XT4K server provides users practical ways to step into live 4K with HDR replay and effects with signature speed and reliability — while preserving Full HD/1080p, flexible capabilities.

FileCatalyst
FileCatalyst, the Emmy Award-winning pioneer in managed file transfers, is showcasing its Olympics-tested accelerated file-transfer solutions. Stop by the FileCatalyst tabletop and learn how sports broadcasters like NBC Olympics use FileCatalyst to improve the efficiency of their file-based transfers for live sports productions.

Harman
Stop by and play with Studer’s Vista 1 Black Edition, the all-in-one mixing system that offers premium functionality at an affordable price. The flexible mix system packs everything you need within a single, compact console. A single chassis combines our industry-leading control surface with advanced DSP, fully configurable I/O, and redundant power supplies.

Harmonic
Harmonic, the worldwide leader in video-delivery infrastructure for emerging television and video services, enables customers to produce, deliver, and monetize amazing video experiences with unequaled business agility and operational efficiency by providing market-leading innovation, high-quality service, and compelling total cost of ownership.

IHSE USA
On display are the Draco ultra Displayport KVM extenders supporting up to full-4K resolution and the Draco compact UNI matrix for signal-switch management of 3G-SDI, MADI, USB 3.0, and KVM using an SFP modular design. Eight-, 16-, 32-, 64-, or 80-port frame sizes are available.

Ikegami
Ikegami is demonstrating the HDR features of the UHK-430 4K camera, the first of the company’s new Unicam XE camera series. Designed for use in the studio and field, the UHK-430 provides Ikegami’s superb imagery in true 4K and features three ⅔-in. 4K (3,840×2,160) CMOS sensors with RGB prism optics.

Imagine Communications
Imagine Communications’ sports-production portfolio features the Platinum IP3 router, Selenio signal-processing solutions, the EPIC MV multiviewer for hybrid UHD-ready monitoring, and the Infocaster venue-signage system. Partnering with EVS, Imagine delivers the critical components of tomorrow’s live-production facilities today with Unified Venue, the ultimate in-stadium, any-screen solution.

Joseph Electronics
Joseph Electronics is showcasing its Waveshifter and DFT 16R custom fiber transport solutions and will introduce its latest, the HD/HDMI Press Box. Also on display will be the JE200-TE and JE320 Truck Edition monitors produced specifically for studio and truck production walls. These monitors bring fantastic gamma performance and 3G resolution.

JVCKENWOOD
JVC will have on display its latest IP and wireless production solutions, including the new ProHD Wireless Bridge and Silvus Technologies MESH networking system for GY-HM890 camcorders, GYHM200SP sports-production camcorder with built-in streaming and score overlays, new 10-bit FHD studio monitors, and the new IP-based PTZ camera and controller.

Limelight Networks
Limelight Networks, a global leader in digital-content delivery, helps broadcasters around the world deliver flawless game-time experiences with its award-winning Limelight Solution for media and broadcasters. Built on top of an industry-leading CDN, this solution enables organizations to securely deliver broadcast-quality video to virtually any device anywhere.

Microsoft
Audience attention is more precious than ever in today’s digital age, and media and sports companies need the technology to rapidly deliver interactive experiences that surprise and engage. Microsoft delivers the intelligent cloud solutions that produce actionable insights, accelerate media delivery, and inspire your workforce to deliver new experiences.

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Solutions
With 40 years of experience, MultiDyne leads the industry in developing signal-conversion and fiber-optic–based transport solutions designed to help studios, venues, and mobile facilities (including trucks) achieve more with less baggage. MultiDyne solutions exceed these goals through lighter weights, fewer components, and greater format compatibility.

Panasonic
Panasonic will show the VariCam LT with 35mm sensor, 4K creative design, dual native ISO 800 and 5000, promotions and cinematic camera with HDR capture; 360-degree virtual-reality camera with live stitching; and the AW-HR140, a new outdoor weather camera integrating PTZ with IP streaming; and AK-UB300, an HDR-ready 4K box camera with B4 mount.

Qualcomm
Qualcomm Inc. is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm’s engineering, research and development functions and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT.

SES
SES is the world-leading satellite operator, with more than 50 geostationary satellites. In 2017, the company will launch SES-11, which will be located at 105° W and will support continued development of the U.S. media-distribution neighborhood and provide coverage over North America, including Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

SGL
SGL is exhibiting FlashNet Infinity, an elegant suite of web-based dashboard tools that add further sophistication and flexibility to the FlashNet archive solution. The company is also highlighting FlashNet Lite, a comprehensive, entry-level solution combining the power and flexibility of FlashNet with the elegance of FlashNet Infinity at a compelling price.

Teradek
Teradek is showcasing its Sphere professional 360° live-streaming and monitoring solution, which allows any four- to eight-camera rig to be stitched and streamed to any compatible online video platform. Also on display are several new Bolt transmitters offering zero-delay wireless video at distances up to 3,000 ft.

The Studio – B&H
The Studio – B&H is exhibiting a vast array of solutions across many disciplines, showcasing state-of-the-art technology, such as 4K studio camera systems featuring Panasonic’s AK-UC3000; the award-winning ARRI AMIRA; HDR monitoring with Sony’s industry-standard monitor BVMX300; live VR streaming; and portable switching environments.

The Switch
The Switch, America’s leading video-solutions service provider, currently provides advanced, on-demand, inter-city video switching and local fiber circuit services, satellite services, scalable Ethernet, and “home runs” remote production via its FiveNines Service across the U.S., Canada, UK, France, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

Vantrix
Vantrix will show a camera streaming live to a TV, VR headset, and tablet. The app shows the VR video in a sports arena with graphics, such as ads, scoreboards, and subtitles, to convey a message about 360 virtual reality for sports. Vantrix will have content from hockey, basketball, and more.

VITEC
VITEC is quickly becoming the leading provider of IPTV and signage solutions for sports venues across the country. With recent implementations in Orlando; Kansas City, MO; and Sacramento, CA, VITEC’s Sports Venue Solution is proving to be the performance and cost-efficiency winner. See this solution and more at this year’s SVG Summit.

For Part 1 of this series, CLICK HERE.

Part 3 will run on Friday Dec. 9.