Broadcast & Post-Production

Broadcast & Media companies are evolving and making a rapid transition to cloud-based workflows and automating broadcast operations for program transmission, master control, news production, and live production. Today’s KVM technologies play a pivotal role in this transition allowing managers, editors, operators, and engineers to manage and rapidly reconfigure infrastructure, allowing ease of setup and configuration when time costs money. Black Box has extensive experience in developing KVM solutions for the Broadcast & Media Industry by working with clients to develop innovative KVM solutions.

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Broadcasting Applications

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Streamlined Broadcasting Workflow

KVM systems have long been one of the hidden foundations of a broadcast facility. They have evolved from being an occasional use tool for setup and troubleshooting into one of those infrastructure items that are used every moment of the day. Black Box KVM solutions deliver:

Improved operational workflow
Real-time access to any server from any user station

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Post-Production

KVM supports end-to-end content acquisition and playout. Black Box KVM solutions deliver:

KVM switching ensures distribution of reliable digital image quality and fast switch-over of redundant hardware when required
KVM switching also makes sure there is redundant playout access by allowing users to connect to several backup playout servers

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IP Broadcasting / IP Playout

Transitioning to IP allows remote access and control over IP. IP-based KVM provides access over the WAN to post-production video libraries. Black Box offers a simplified solution with managed receiver and transmitter extenders.

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Remote Broadcasting

Like KVM systems used in other live production areas, the broadcast control room or stadium control room mobile operators are looking for flexibility and fast setup times. They have evolved from being an occasional use tool for setup and troubleshooting into one of those infrastructure items that are used every moment of the day. Today’s KVM system is one of the unseen elements that support the entire system. Black Box KVM solutions deliver:

Easy reconfiguration for each even and production team
Any seat configured for any production role

Broadcast & Post-Production Case Studies

Emerald KVM Optimizes Workflows and Increases Productivity at Swiss Broadcasting Company

With the new Emerald KVM-over-IP solution installed, video and graphic editors can access all of the critical computers stored in the building’s data centers from their workstations, which has optimized workflows and increased productivity.

Emerald KVM Shines at WeFadeToGrey

Learn how the Emerald KVM system and ControlBridge touch panel optimized workflows for the postproduction company WeFadeToGrey

KVM in Outside Broadcasting: Maximum Flexibility in a Small Footprint

As an IP-based solution, the Emerald KVM system provides much greater flexibility for today’s remote productions, as well as the scalability essential to future expansion or upgrades.