Calrec Helps Broadcasters Stay Ahead Of The Game
Calrec is helping broadcasters to stay ahead as they switch to IP infrastructures; to achieve efficiency with remote broadcasting; to save money with virtualised production.
Calrec’s radio-focussed and
flexible Type R can adapt to a variety of requirements including
virtualized workflows, and Calrec has expanded its range of consoles,
from the cost-effective Brio consoles, to the IP-enabled ImPulse core.
For flexible working, integrated networks and reliable audio, Calrec has
it covered.
New: Type R for TV
Calrec’s Type R for TV
is a new virtual mixing console with its design allowing customers to
take advantage of these new workflows. It’s flexible and integrated
native IP core gives customers a way to benefit from virtual working
practices by integrating with station automation systems. Type R for TV
is driven by station automation and is compatible with popular station
automation systems including Ross Overdrive, Sony ELC and Grass Valley
Ignite. Type R is the best of both worlds – it provides fully automated
programming with real-time adjustment of unpredictable external factors
via a standard web browser. Type R’s small, adaptable and highly
portable hardware elements can be easily added if desired. Powered by
standard POE switches, Type R has three different panel options. If
broadcasters prefer a physical surface then banks of 6 x faders can be
added, or adaptable soft panels like Calrec’s Large Soft Panel (LSP) and
Small Soft Panel (SSP) can be used.
VP2 virtualized mixing system
Calrec’s
VP2 virtualized mixing system has no physical control surface and
utilises Calrec’s Assist software for setup and control. VP2’s 4U core
comes in three DSP sizes; 128, 180 and 240 input channels, and
incorporates Calrec’s powerful Hydra2 networking solution. As with all
Hydra2 products this can be controlled by a station automation system.
VP2
enables a station to reap many of the benefits of using a Calrec
console, but without a physical control surface. Calrec’s Assist UI can
be accessed from multiple locations via a web-browser. Control can be
limited to basic functions or full control can be awarded to delve
deeper to fine tune the setup or recall different shows as needed.
H2-IP Gateway
Calrec’s
H2-IP Gateway provides an interface between a Hydra2 network and an
AoIP network. It awards an extra control level that allows audio labels
to be passed in both directions between the two networks along with
control data. This gives Hydra2 users the ability to control gain of
Calrec AoIP mic inputs, and AoIP users can control gain of Hydra2 mic
inputs. The H2-IP Gateway offers broadcasters the best of both worlds.
They can continue to get the value from their Hydra2 investment, whilst
tapping into the benefits of IP workflows. Gateway technology also
lessens the learning curve and allows broadcasters to transition at
their own pace.
ImPulse is Calrec’s powerful audio processing
and routing engine with AES67 and SMPTE 2110 connectivity. ImPulse is
compatible with current Apollo and Artemis control surfaces, providing a
simple upgrade path for existing Calrec customers into the IP domain.
In addition, future scalable expansion will allow up to four DSP mix
engines and control systems to run independently on a single core at the
same time, providing the ability to use multiple large-format mixers
simultaneously in an extremely cost-effective and compact footprint.