In Broadcast - September 2015 - 68


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www.inbroadcast.com | Vol: 5 - Issue 9 | September 2015

InMedia

SGL Unveils Entry-Level
Archive System FlashPack
S

GL, a leading provider of content
archive and storage management
software for media and entertainment,
is announcing FlashPack at IBC 2015.
A complete turnkey archiving system
designed for use with all major media
and production asset management
systems, FlashPack provides a costeffective, entry-level archive system
with no extra hardware, no extra
software and no hidden costs.
Global broadcasters large and
small require sophisticated archive
technology that enables assets to
be managed and stored. However,
a large archive with full disaster
recovery workflows may not be
appealing to a smaller broadcaster in
a single location with fewer assets. SGL
FlashPack provides a complete archive
and content management solution that
includes all the features required for
a fully integrated, infinitely scalable
media archive such as hardware,

software, support and integration with
a MAM or production system.
At the heart of FlashPack is SGL
FlashNet, the industry leading content
archive and storage management
solution.
FlashPack
harnesses
FlashNet's power, resilience and
scalability, in a compact entry-level
solution. It is ideal for broadcasters,
sports venues, post-production houses,
corporate communications and other
organisations that need to manage
their media assets.
Implementation is simple and is
completed remotely, linking FlashPack
to the user's MAM or PAM system.
FlashPack is easily manageable by
creative professionals, not requiring
dedicated IT resources.
Lee Sheppard, SGL's Director of
Product Management explains: "The
FlashPack complete storage archive
addresses the need for a separate,
self-contained
system
providing

FlashPack, a complete turnkey archiving system, is coming to IBC 2015

a price versus performance ratio
that lowers the cost of entry, while
ensuring the key business criteria of
future scalability and security."

As well as FlashPack, SGL will be
showcasing new technology and thirdparty integration projects for the first
time in Europe at IBC 2015.

Tieline Announce 6 Simultaneous Channel
Upgrade For Genie Codec
A

ustralian
broadcast
codec
manufacturer Tieline is launching
what is effectively a new version of its
Genie codec at the 2015 IBC show.
The new Genie can now accept six
simultaneous connections from any
combination of IP, SIP, ISDN and POTS.
Its Bridge-IT range of codes have all
received an upgrade to now feature
Tieline's high spec Opus algorithm,
and a completely new browser based
GUI that should significantly improve
connectivity, whilst enhancing the
user experience. Coinciding with the
launch, UK Tieline distributor Preco is
offering a year's free subscription to
the Report-IT audio codec for mobiles
phones with every purchase of a
Bridge-IT XTRA, Genie or Merlin for a
limited period.
The Tieline Genie Distribution codec
has received a significant upgrade
that now permits any combination
of the six most common incoming
broadcast connections for any
studio. The new unit is intended to
provide a cost effective programme
distribution alternative to expensive

satellite, circuit switched and MPLS
IP infrastructure. Whilst visibly the
unit looks the same as the previous
device, the upgrade to the firmware
has effectively created a new version
of the Genie.
A single Genie Distribution codec can
now transmit or receive multiple audio
streams in multi-unicast or multicast
modes. Where once a broadcaster
would have incurred significant
additional expense in the purchase
of multiple units to fulfil these range
of tasks, their costs can now be
considerably reduced by the Genie's
ability to stream multiple algorithms
simultaneously at different bit rates
and sample rates.
The versatile Genie Distribution unit
can operate in any of the following
modes:
*	 3 x bidirectional stereo connections;
*	 2 x stereo and 2 x mono
bidirectional connections;
*	 1 x stereo and 4 x mono
bidirectional connections;
*	 6 x mono bidirectional
connections;

The new version
of Genie codec

*	 Up to 3 simultaneous mono/stereo
multi-unicasts to a maximum of
50 endpoints in total;
*	 Up to 3 simultaneous mono/stereo
multicasts over compatible IP
networks to unlimited endpoints.
The device's EBU N/ACIP 3326
compliance ensures when a Genie
Distribution is slotted into a rack, there
will be compatibility between it and
any other SIP enabled equipment.
The Genie Distribution along with
fellow Tieline products including the
Merlin and Bridge-IT ranges will also
benefit from the launch of a new GUI
toolbox. The new HTML5 browser
based user interface introduces
much
wider
compatibility
and
improved codec command and control
functionality. The software is now fully
compatible with both desktops and

a wide variety of mobile platforms
including Android and iOS devices.
The new GUI toolbox also prevents
connectivity issues that can be caused
by Java security updates.
UK distributor Preco Broadcast is
offering a year's free subscription
to the Report-IT audio codec for
mobile phones with every purchase
of a Tieline Genie, Merlin or Bridge-IT
XTRA.
The Report-IT app turns any iPhone
or Android smartphone into a 15kHz
live IP audio codec and high fidelity
20kHz audio recorder.
The app enables users to broadcast
live IP audio over 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi from
any remote location to an IP codec in
the studio. This offer is only available
for a limited period and only through
Preco directly.
http://www.inbroadcast.com http://www.sglbroadcast.com/products/flashpack http://www.tieline.com/products/G5/Genie-STL
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