Studio Technologies, a leading manufacturer of audio, video, and fibre-optic solutions for the professional audio and broadcast industries, has unveiled its latest product at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2023 in Las Vegas. According to Gordon Kapez, the president of Studio Technologies, the company's new tool is designed to solve the problem of timing in IP workflows, which can be a major challenge for broadcasters.
"We are specialists in measuring and broadcast timing. So that's video to video, video to audio, and lip sync," he said. "We can also measure latency from right in front of the camera through whatever party wants, and the actual time of flight that takes the signal to go all the way." The new tool is called the Sim T 2110 interface, and it allows broadcasters to measure timing in both SDI and IP workflows simultaneously. "Its unique selling proposition is that it is available in both SDI and IP in the same box. So you've got people who have a hybrid workflow, you can measure one set of timing against the other, and know the difference between your IP workflow and your SDI.
And to my mind, that's the only one," said Kapez. Timing in IP workflows can be a significant challenge for broadcasters, particularly when they first start transitioning from SDI workflows. According to Kapez, the Sim T 2110 interface has been in high demand in the industry, and Studio Technologies has been asked for it "an awful lot." In addition to the Sim T 2110 interface, Studio Technologies has also developed a software version of its analyser that can be deployed in the cloud. This is becoming increasingly important in the industry, as more and more broadcasters move towards cloud production. "There is more and more cloud production going on, so software is the key.
We have a hardware product, but we have also developed a software version of our analyser, which can be deployed in the cloud. That's the other thing very new here," Kapez said. The launch of the Sim T 2110 interface and the cloud-based analyser is a significant development for Studio Technologies, and it is sure to be of interest to broadcasters who are looking for ways to improve the timing and quality of their broadcasts. As the industry continues to evolve, tools like these will become increasingly important, and Studio Technologies is well-positioned to be a leader in this area.
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