Barrington Standardizes on Omneon Spectrum Media Server for Master Control Rebuilds

May 26, 2009

Source: Omneon

Spectrum Server Supports Ingest and Playout in Streamlined Workflow as Broadcast Group Makes Shift to HD

Omneon Inc. announced that the Barrington Broadcasting Group is standardizing on the Spectrum media server system for master control rebuilds across select stations over the next seven years. In partnership with systems integrator Roscor, Barrington so far has installed Spectrum servers for ingest and playout at NBC affiliate WNWO-TV in Toledo, Ohio, and at NBC affiliate and satellite stations WPBN/WTOM TV 7&4 in Traverse City, Mich.

The Omneon server systems offer these Barrington stations the performance and reliability they require, as well as the scalability and easy upgrade path critical to future growth.

"We've been an analog broadcaster for the past 54 years, and we took the digital transition as an opportunity to jump in with both feet and build an HD-capable master control based on Omneon server technology," said Mike Miller, chief engineer at TV 7&4.

"There are many different server manufacturers out there, but Omneon offers the cream of the crop. Both the company's hardware design and customer support are excellent. Thanks to seamless integration with third-party solutions, the Spectrum server installation was probably the easiest part of our master control rebuild."

Barrington has deployed a 16-channel Spectrum system at TV 7&4 to support HD ingest and playout. The six-channel SD Spectrum server at WNWO-TV has enabled the Toledo station to move to a streamlined tapeless workflow with an easy HD upgrade path. At each station, the Omneon media server operates in conjunction with Sundance Digital automation and Pathfire(TM) digital media distribution and management systems.

"We chose to work with the Spectrum system because it offers proven reliability, scalability, and performance while supporting our desired workflow," said Keith Bland, senior vice president, acquisitions and development, at Barrington Broadcast Group. "Roscor's knowledge and expertise in working with Omneon servers and other applications ensured that our master control rebuilds were completed according to plan. We're extremely pleased with the result."

"In establishing sophisticated technology solutions for its broadcast stations, Barrington is building a strong foundation for continued growth," said Geoff Stedman, Omneon senior vice president for products and markets. "The Spectrum server system supports this growth, serving as a flexible and scalable ingest and playout platform as the group makes its shift to HD."

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