KVM in Studios & Broadcast Operations

The broadcast station required switching and extension flexibility, the ability for multiple users to collaborate in real time, instantaneous switching of HD video, and a workflow that would not be interrupted. Normally in Studios, Producers, Directors, Studio technician and operators need to gain access to a number of Computers, Servers, Video Source and camera feeds from any desktop location.

Common Challenges faced in Broadcasting Studios Environment

The servers are located in a central equipment room.  Several directing and editing rooms are connected to the servers via CATx and fiber cables.  The workstations within the directing suites are equipped with one or two monitors.  Some jobs also require a USB 2.0 connection for special input devices.  The system needs to be controlled in real time and down to the BIOS level from the central equipment room via the KVM matrix switch.  Additionally, the KVM system needs to work with an external matrix controller, which also handles automatically switching the broadcast signals.

Application Diagram

User consoles and control room workstations are connected to the DKM matrix switch via fiber.  The management console with Java utility and the CPUs are connected via CATx.  Multiple users have simultaneous access, and groups are easily able to collaborate. In addition, if video or peripherals need to all be switched together, switching happens instantaneously, with no delay

Black Box 3 Step Solution

Black Box DKM FX platform can be used to resolve the issues faced  and implement varied requirement, with the 288-port matrix switch controlling the signals required by the application. Within the 288 ports, the matrix switch features freely scalable inputs and outputs, plus the ability to mix copper and fiber cabling. Using DKM FX extenders, users’ consoles, including multiple monitors and USB peripherals, are smoothly integrated into the KVM peripheral matrix switch system, which requires little space. The connections of the consoles and servers are, depending on the distance requirement by the building structure, transmitted via CATx or fiber, which has no effect on the signal quality, maintaining the same high level of resolution whatever distances or media are used. DKM FX Transmitters are installed at each server, computer, video source and camera feed. DKM FX Receiver gets connected to each User station Central DKM Chassis: A single point of management and control gets installed in the server room and   deployed over the existing infrastructure of CATX and Fiber cable.

Connect users and computers to your DKM/DKM FX system while extending them simultaneously over long distances. Many video options with DVI-D or HDMI, as well as inputs for SDI, VGA and other analog video formats. Peripheral options for USB HID, PS/2, embedded USB 2.0 at 36 Mbps, transparent USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps, RS-232, RS-422, analog, and digital audio. Choose a housing depending on your interface requirements with 2-. 4-, 6-, or 21-port housing. Various power options with AC and DC power supplies, with or without redundancy. Also work as a standalone, point-to-point KVM extension without a DKM switch.

Black Box - HD Video Matrix Switching

HD Video Matrix Switching

Video matrix switch,which called a crosspoint switch can be configured to switch any number of inputs and outputs. Each input on the switch can be routed to any output source or receiver, or the same input can be routed to all outputs, or any combination in between.  . Matrix switches are controlled in a number of ways: front panel button control; infrared (IR) remote control; RS-232, or serial, external control; control via TCP/IP network.

Featured Product

DVI Matrix Switch, 8 x 8, with Audio   AVSW-DVI8X8  Route HDTV video from eight DVI sources to eight DVI screens with audio

Quick Facts

Simplifies the routing of source inputs for screen output to multiple displays. Switch manually, from its IR remote, or via RS-232 signals on a computer. No signal degradation. Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200. Sources can be up to 115 feet (35 m) away from the switch. Front-panel LCD shows all programmed commands and switch responses. Enables you to save EDID data for optimum digital display communications. 4U high, designed for installing in 19" racks or cabinets. Terminal connectors for balanced or unbalanced audio.

Black Box DVI Matrix Switch Advantages

Switch from preset configurations. The switch supports 10 preset configurations and enables you to save a specific task under one of the preset configurations and retrieve it quickly.  High-resolution video switching with EDID support. Various matrix switching options from Black Box. The DVI Matrix Switch, 8 x 8 (VSW-DVI8X8).For higher-end, Web-manageable matrix video-only switching, DVI-D Matrix Switches, available in configurations for 4 x 4 (XPT-DVI4X4), 4 x 8 (XPT-DVI4X8), 8 x 4 (XPT-DVI8X4), and 8 x 8 (XPT-DVI8X8) routing.  What's included: --Matrix switch with power cord --IR remote controller --RS-232 cable --RS-232 application software CD

Matrix Switch Applications

Broadcast rooms and studios. Digital signage administrative consoles. Conference rooms and corporate theaters. Multimedia and TV instructional applications. Healthcare, hospital, and R&D imaging applications. Educational classrooms with a mix of digital source devices.  Government multimedia command centers and control consoles.

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Network Infrastructure is a critical component of entire IT Network.  Reliable Products, Smart planning and Design can have a real effect on organisation’s day-to-day operations and can contribute to its success.

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• CMR; CSA, C MG, F T4

Applications

• Gigabit Ethernet.
• High-bandwidth network applications for
  –Backbone.
  –Horizontal cabling.
  –Desktop cabling.
  –Active–zone cabling.
• High-performance digital video applications.

Infrastructure