Axon Takes IP Tools To CABSAT 2017

Axon Digital Design will bring its range of IP products and production tools to CABSAT 2017, Hall 1, Stand D1-20.

The company will use CABSAT to unveil the NIO440, a new 8-channel bi-directional Ethernet/SDI bridge to the Middle East market. Its flexible architecture means that the NIO440 can help customers move to an IP based infrastructure with compatibility of all possible current and future standards. At present, the card is compatible with AVB/TSN and s2022. Future standards such as VSF-TR03/TR04 and SMPTE-2059 are also within its capability and compatibility will be achieved by future software upgrades.

The NIO440 provides the bridge from 3G/HD-SDI to uncompressed Ethernet video transport and de-centralized routing. It can be used as a point to point video/audio/data connection (using standard fiber-optic cables or SMPTE camera cables, avoiding CWDM infrastructures and cost) and provides point to multi-point routing and distribution using IT switches.

Axon will also demonstrate its SynView Multiviewer solution. Capable of handling both 4K and any IP video formats, SynView suits a range of applications and from small to extremely large monitoring walls.

Two basic models are available, each in two versions (SDI I/O or Ethernet I/O). These versions can be mixed and matched to build a hybrid multiviewer with up to hundreds of inputs and eight 1080p heads (on SDI) or two heads with UHD/4K resolution. Multiple connector panels will be available to allow for different I/O configurations. Compared to earlier systems, SynView's feature-set has been significantly enhanced, with double the amount of inputs, eight times the amount of outputs (heads), UHD/4K/60Hz output resolution on display outputs and a 6-fold increase of processing power. The system can now scale, position, de-embed, overlay and process 8 video channels.

Axon's Cerebrum control and monitoring solution will also be on display. This latest version of the platform supports products from Everzt, AJA, AXIA, Allen & Heath, Panasonic, Ross, Yamaha, Rohde & Schwartz, Quintech and Blackmagic.

In addition to the above, Axon will highlight its ongoing work on 4K and IP by representing Utah Scientific Foundation routers that deliver SDI (including UHD) and S2022 content, in compliance with the AIMS roadmap for the transition to IP operations.

Jan Eveleens, CEO, Axon, said: "Axon's business in the Middle East continues to grow with the valued support of major regional broadcasters and media organisations including MBC, Sky News Arabia, Al Jazeera, BeIN, Qatar TV and OSN. During CABSAT we'll be celebrating our 30th anniversary and it's a great opportunity for us to thank our customers and partners as well as to showcase an exciting product line-up that delivers today and addresses the challenges ahead."

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