Pixelmetrix, specialising in preventive monitoring for digital television and IPTV networks, received the Broadcast Engineering Pick Hit Award for its newly launched DVStation-Mini at the recent NAB in Las Vegas.

DVStation-Mini TSP features a single test input of ASI or SMPTE-310 and can be used as a portable test device with easy to carry handle, or as a single RU rack-mounted unit. Signals can be monitored over a LAN or Internet connection using a simple web browser (supporting Mac and PC) or VNC remote user interface, which supports up to four users plus a shared mode for collaboration with others.

Target applications are DTV compliance testing for terrestrial broadcasting, cable headend testing and compliance, and satellite uplink contribution and distribution.

Measuring 13.5 by 1.5 inches and lightweight, the DVStation-Mini offers a full suite of transport stream analysis and monitoring tools – displaying video thumbnails and critical audio and video parameters in a concise and clear format. A simple user interface minimizes the learning curve, while its robust software allows users to drill down to examine errors.