Channel-in-a-Box is a complete server solution for broadcasting single or multi TV channels in HD or UHD. It seamlessly combines scheduling, ingest, playout, CG, and interactive graphics in one box, along with remote tools for QC checks, preparation, and monitoring. It offers SDI or IP streaming output and is ideal for various applications such as traditional broadcast TV, pay-TV, playout centers, and satellite operators.
Channel-in-a-Box enables media ingest with Capture Suite, playout automation with AirBox Neo-20, interactive CG and graphics with TitleBox Neo-20, and scheduling with ListBox Neo-20, either through cloud-based SaaS or traditional on-premises platforms.
With ListBox Neo-20, schedules for AirBox Neo-20 can be created, and rules can be set up for TitleBox Neo-20 to enable full automation of CG and interactive graphics, resulting in a highly effective automatic TV channel. TitleBox Neo-20 provides internal keying, while external keying is optional if a Down Stream Keyer (DSK) is available.
AirBox Neo-20〡Playout & IP Streaming
AirBox Neo-20 is a versatile system that offers automated content streaming and broadcast playout for various types of TV channels, including cloud-based, satellite, cable head-ends, over-the-air broadcasters, corporate TV, and internet-based TV. With its strong and scalable playout engine, AirBox Neo-20 can easily combine a range of media files and live inputs in one playlist. It also provides multiple SDI/IP streaming outputs at the same time in different video standards up to 4K.
AirBox Neo-20 offers complete flexibility during on-air sessions, allowing changes to be made to the playlist as needed. Media can be trimmed, edited, or repositioned, and live productions can be streamlined to include various events or live streams in the playlist.
To make automated playout more efficient, AirBox Neo-20 allows playlist scheduling for weeks in advance. The system automatically resolves gaps or time overlaps to ensure smooth operation even when conflicting timed events are present. In the event of missing or misplaced content files or entire schedules, special features are available to ensure uninterrupted operation.
Capture Suite〡Ingest
The Capture Suite is a cutting-edge, live ingest solution that supports UHD/HD/SD content across multiple channels and servers. It seamlessly integrates into the workflow of television networks, post-production facilities, and playout centers. With its intuitive web user interface, Capture Suite enables users to manage multiple ingest channels across multiple servers from a single location. This includes easy access to functions such as input selection, ingest presets, file naming conventions assignments, and auto-transfer functionalities.
With just a single click, users can take advantage of these features, streamlining the ingest process and reducing the workload for operators. Capture Suite’s advanced capabilities ensure that the user has complete control over the ingest process, making it the perfect solution for those who require a reliable and efficient live ingest solution.
TitleBox Neo-20〡CG & Interactive Graphics
TitleBox Neo-20 is a dynamic graphics management system that creates, displays, and controls captivating multi-zone screens with various features such as rolls, crawls, animations, clocks, station logos, and more. In real-time, all running objects are blended and mixed with each other, including animations. Additionally, each CG object can be edited while being transmitted on-air.
The graphics produced by TitleBox Neo-20 are 24-bit true color, consisting of 16.7 million colors, and an 8-bit Alpha channel, which offers 256 transparency levels. Users can apply these colors to font faces, borders, shadows, and text backgrounds. With field-based sub-pixel rendering, smooth animation and rolling text at any speed is possible. Multiple graphics objects can be programmed to run simultaneously or sequentially on a single or multiple layers with just a few clicks.
TitleBox Neo-20 can also link dynamic text data from sources such as text, rich text, CSV text, RSS feeds, or ODBC-compliant databases to any text object. This allows for real-time updates to the on-screen text, providing up-to-date information to viewers. Overall, TitleBox Neo-20 is an ideal solution for those looking for an interactive graphics management system that offers flexibility, control, and high-quality output.
ListBox Neo-20〡Playlist Preparation
ListBox Neo-20 is a program that allows for offline creation of program schedules and editing of playlists. It’s an ideal tool for simple program editing and schedule creation, with a clip trimmer feature. Users can search for text, copy and paste clips, and print schedules. It’s the main tool for program editors to create and edit schedules well in advance, for multiple days, weeks or months.
