SNG AND OB VANS. Broadcast Contribution Challenges in an IP World SOLUTION GUIDE. New interactive services to boost productivity.

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1 Broadcast Contribution Challenges in an IP World The convergence of broadcast and ICT worlds has had a profound impact on systems and solutions for broadcast contribution. The complexity and capabilities of a modern SNG have dramatically increased, providing support for HD productions and modern tapeless workflows. However, the changes haven t stopped and the cost of supporting these changes, combined with the evolving business realities, are challenging. However if these challenges are managed wisely tremendous opportunities will appear. While the choices to meet the needs of tomorrow s broadcast contribution solutions involve many technical options it must always be understood that business decisions need to drive technical choices. New interactive services to boost productivity.

2 Saving Satellite Bandwidth Costs: HDTV in 16APSK & 32APSK Using 16APSK and 32APSK to contribute HDTV in reduced satellite bandwidth saves money and allows existing bandwidth allocations to be optimized. Transatlantic tests have demonstrated 10Mbps HDTV (equivalent to MPEG2 25Mbps) in just 3MHz carrier 3 X 18 Mbps HDTV contribution feeds were sent in 18MHz single carrier: This would have exceeded an entire 36MHz transponder before, delivering twice the possible MPEG2 services at one-half the previous cost. For SD, HD or 3D, the OPEX savings make satellite contribution cost-effective without compromising availability, reliability or quality of service (QoS). Save Rack Space: Combined Modulation and Frequency Converters in 1U Frequency converters can optionally be combined in the same 1U unit, saving valuable space in the SNG and allowing more flexible compression configurations.

3 Future Proof Investment: ASI now, IP when you need it By concentrating our development on our core business activity, Newtec continuously innovates and is able to deliver leading System House products including the latest technologies. We collaborate closely with our partners with the objective to offer the market the most advanced and future proof DTH platform. ASI + IP DUALFLOW IT Broadcast Workflow Support As a strong supporter of the DVB standards, Newtec was the very first company to launch DVB-S2 modulators and today are recognized as the Reference on the market. This guarantees interoperability with any brand and model of video encoding platform and with all the DVB Set-top-boxes.

4 Configuring resources for IP and Live Video Newtec s Dualflow technology adds the possibility to configure single carriers for both IP and traditional ASI contribution simultaneously. This basically allows voice, data and live video to be supported at the same time and to have sets of configurations preconfigured in the van. File Contribution Newtec s modulators and modems hence become platforms to uplink not only real time video but in addition provide the possibility to support file contribution. In combination with Newtec s Tellicast solution, to ensure optimized file delivery, file contribution becomes a genuine function for the news or outdoor event contribution facility.

5 More functions with less With Newtec Dualflow enabled equipment a DSNG or multipurpose van becomes a working environment with more possibilities. Multi-camera support is enabled by making use of two ASI connections and the ability to combine them on a single carrier. In some cases this function avoids the operational cost of a full fledge OB van and provides some extra flexibility in production planning. Turn your van into a IP access node! While reporting on venues with a large journalism attendance, connectivity via cellular networks become increasingly less reliable. Newtec s van equipment allows you to access the internet, archive or company network, basically using the satellite resources (or a part of it) to become an reliable extension of working environment. Multicam

6 Hybrid Solutions for Vans Newtec s portfolio supports different channels for voice, data and video. When the resources to uplink video are for occasional use, data and voice may be on a separate channel. Newtec s ZN461 modem is an addition to the van to support fixed rate voice and data needs in a separate channel. Newtec s Sat3Play VSAT coverage over Europe, Africa and the Middle East also enables the use of managed VSAT services for Contribution vehicles. Providing an always accessible IP connections. Pure ASI Hybrid ASI & IP in 2 units Sat Play Hybrid ASI & IP in 2 units ASI + IP DUALFLOW Hybrid ASI & IP in 1 unit Pure IP

7 IRD and Multi-Stream Receiver Support The Newtec modulators can be configured to be compatible with legacy IRDs, multi-stream capable receivers or ultra high performance demodulators. All these settings can be pre-configured allowing easy selection in the field. Field Proven Reliability & Performance Years of field operations have demonstrated the reliability and longevity of Newtec products in a SNG environment. Under the stringent constraints of a news story and live sports event, the transmission equipment just has to work, no excuses. For further in depth information DualFlow: Sat3Play Azimuth Elevation MENOS Visit our website:

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