At NAB Thomson Video Networks will introduce the ViBE CP6000, a new dedicated
high-performance platform for contribution, the ViBE EM4000, a powerful new
multichannel HD encoder, and a new IP enabled version of the Amethyst switcher.
Thomson Video Networks’ booth will also feature the ViBE VS7000 platform for OTT
and convergent TV services, together with solutions for MPEG playout and ATSC
MDTV.
With the product’s modular implementation of the optimal MPEG-4 contribution
codecs, an unprecedented eight HD channels per 1RU chassis, and industry leading
compression performance, the ViBE CP6000 is a substantial advance for contribution
applications. MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 codecs can be enabled as required with software
licensing, and the high-density support simplifies infrastructure and saves energy
costs. The ViBE 6000’s support for XMS control and telecom transmission streamlines
large deployments.
The ViBE EM4000″s performance sets a new standard in video compression efficiency
to deliver significant operational cost savings through better use of satellite or
terrestrial bandwidth. With the product’s integrated architecture and multichannel HD
capabilities, the ViBE EM4000 also delivers valuable energy savings and reduces the
complexity of headend infrastructure.
Thomson Video Networks’ widely-deployed Amethyst Switcher now has IP inputs and
outputs in addition to ASI interfaces. The new-generation Amethyst III Switcher
provides fast, intelligent, and seamless switching between multiple 1+1 MPEG
transport streams transported over IP networks. The Amethyst III makes it easy to
secure any IP stream in a headend video compression system and ensure DTV
system robustness and service availability
Jasco Broadcast Solutions is the South African agent for Thomson.
Screen Africa magazine – May 2012
