E.tv has expanded its Volicon Observer digital video monitoring and logging system
to accommodate compliance recording for simulcast channels, as well as to support
reconciliation of visual ad-runs and in-house air-fault investigation.
Aadil Jaffer, senior engineer at e.tv commented, “We knew that implementation of
the system would be easy, and our staff members already were comfortable using
the interface to browse and monitor any channel on the internal IT network and to
create clips for mail distribution as needed.’
E.tv undertook the upgrade of its Observer system in conjunction with its move to a
new facility. The broadcaster now has two eight-channel Volicon systems that
capture two SD channels and six HD channels, providing four spares and another
four for further expansion.
The Observer system automatically records e.tv broadcasts, with every second
captured time-stamped and securely maintained so that the station remains in
compliance with government regulations for content archiving. Providing convenient
access to content, straightforward search functionality and simple clipping tools via
an intuitive browser-based interface, the Volicon system also makes it easy for
staff to respond to inquiries — whether internal, from the public, or from
advertisers — with a visual record of performance. When investigating the quality
of transmission on simulcast events, staff members use the flexible Observer
interface to preview two or three channels simultaneously.
Russell Wise, vice president of global sales at Volicon said, “As this popular channel
continues to grow, the Observer system will help ensure both the integrity of its on-air product and its responsiveness to viewers, clients, and regulators.’
