It will be the first regional showing of live, remote production ecosystem with NDI connectivity.
FOR-A will be showcasing a fully NDI-compatible live video production ecosystem at CABSAT 2023, which is scheduled to take place from May 16-18 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
The new HVS-190 supports high-bandwidth NDI and NDI|HX input and output and marks the continued expansion of the HVS switcher series. It is a one M/E version of FOR-A’s flagship HVS-490 video switcher and comes standard with 3G/HD-SDI and HDMI interfaces. The HVS-190 features frame synchronization and processing amplification on all inputs and is available in two models. The HVS-190S, with a control panel separate from the main unit, comes with eight inputs/five outputs, and is expandable to 20 inputs/11 outputs. The HVS-190I is an integrated control panel/main unit video switcher with the same standard I/O configuration as the HVS-190S and is expandable to 16 inputs/9 outputs.
Both HVS-190 models include keyer, chroma keyer, multi-viewer, still/clip store, macro, and event memory functions as standard. The HVS-190 switchers are expandable, with additional multi-view outputs, increased storage with an added SSD, and optional auxiliary and tally unit(s).
NDI connectivity is provided via an optional card, the HVS-NIF. Each card provides four inputs/two outputs. Add up to three cards with the HVS-190S and two with the HVS-190I. With the HVS-190 switchers, users can add output from PTZ cameras, webcams, smartphone camera apps, computer content, and other sources and route video/audio from a single switcher to multiple devices. It also provides two-way communication with multiple video, audio, control, or tally systems using only Ethernet cables. SDI playout and IP streaming occur simultaneously, enabling mixed or coordinated broadcasts of both sources.
NDI connectivity enables packaged solutions to be assembled and operated easily. A typical configuration might be the FOR-A HVS-490 or HVS-190 production switcher, teamed with the MFR-3100EX all-in-one-production centre, Odyssey Insight Server and ClassX graphics – all of which have NDI options for seamless operation.
FOR-A’s software-based live production platform, SOAR-A, boasts an expandable IP-based architecture and supports the conversion and delivery of SD, HD, 4K and NDI to SMPTE ST 2110 signals. It is compatible with WebRTC and utilises RIST (Reliable Internet Streaming Transport). The entire SOAR-A workflow enables secure REMI production and gateway-free streaming. The SOAR-A system serves content creators looking for a workflow with ultra-low latency, software-based services.
Speaking about the event, Mohammed Abu Ziyadeh, Regional Manager (MEA) at FOR-A, said: “The MEA market is very important to FOR-A, and we have strong sales and engineering resources in the region. We have been highly successful not only with our products but through our ability to work with partners and deliver complete systems for broadcasters, universities, and other professional users. CABSAT is a great opportunity for us to show some of our newest products, and to talk about how we can use them as part of a solution to our visitors’ real-world challenges.”
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