Omneon MediaDeck(TM) GX Offers Complete, World-Class
Channel-Playout Functionality With Choice of Automation
March 27, 2009
Source: Omneon
MediaDeck GX Channel-Playout Solution
Simplifies Workflow, Supports Faster and More Affordable Launch
of New or Additional Broadcast Channels
Omneon Inc. today announced the release of MediaDeck GX, a
complete channel-playout solution that combines proven video
server playout, world-class graphics, and advanced audio processing,
all of which operate under the control of the user's preferred
automation system. Offering rich branding and master control
functionality, MediaDeck GX makes it easier and more affordable
for broadcasters to launch new services or to make incremental
additions to their existing channel lineup.
"In extending the MediaDeck system to include leading
real-time graphics and branding technology, we offer customers
a powerful video processing platform that simplifies workflows
and speeds deployment of channel chains," said Geoff
Stedman, Omneon senior vice president for products and markets.
"Unlike other single-box playout systems that tie users
to an embedded automation system, MediaDeck GX delivers best-of-breed
performance across playout, graphics, and audio processing
while giving users the flexibility to choose the automation
system that best meets their business and operational requirements."
MediaDeck GX seamlessly unites three key components of a typical
channel chain: the proven MediaDeck transmission platform
from Omneon, a leading branding and master control module,
and template-based graphics software. When deployed in a customer's
environment, MediaDeck GX will operate under the control of
the broadcaster's choice of automation software. The Omneon
MediaDeck is a broadcast-quality video server designed specifically
for broadcasters who need a cost-effective, easy-to-deploy
playout platform.
The MediaDeck GX system plays out stored stills and animations
while enabling mixing and playout of voiceovers, promos, and
stingers, with optional encoding and decoding of AC-3 and
Dolby(R) E audio. Also among the system's branding and master
control capabilities are wipes, fades, pushes, and other transitions
typical of presentation mixers, as well as dual DVEs for squeezeback
and other DVE effects.
The channel-playout system accepts data feeds from XML, VANC,
and serial sources to enable creation of data-driven graphics
including tickers, ratings slides, and EAS alerts. By reading
VBI/VANC metadata, MediaDeck GX also can update AFD information
and apply templates based on the active picture or V-Chip
data. Template creation, management, and preview software
simplifies usage while introducing a greater degree of accuracy
and sophistication. The MediaDeck GX can be configured and
monitored via the Omneon SystemManager Web-based interface.
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