IHSE extends the unique Draco ultra KVM extender series to include additional video standards

Oberteuringen, 13th September 2017 – IHSE announces additions to the Draco ultra KVM extenders series with new models for high-definition video transmission of HDMI and DVI Dual Link signals. These models supplement the original DisplayPort extenders. All types employ the highly-efficient Lici® video codec developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) to provide the most efficient levels of HD and UHD video transmission.

The combination of the successful modular Draco vario concept and the Fraunhofer IIS Lici® codec creates highly flexible, high-performance KVM extenders that adapt dynamically to the available bandwidth to transfer high-resolution images in brilliant quality with no perceivable transmission delay or loss of image quality.

Following the introduction of the successful pioneer Draco ultra DisplayPort Extender, which has already proven itself in many high-resolution, safety-critical applications, the Draco ultra range now includes variants for DisplayPort 1.1/1.2, DVI Dual-Head and DVI Dual Link monitors. This series will soon be supplemented by a version for HDMI 2.0.

With the Draco ultra Dual-Head, two DVI monitors can be connected via a single cable. The Dual Link version extends DVI signals at up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second. Draco ultra HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 enable the transfer of 4K video at 60 fps at up to DCI and UHD resolution with integrated audio transmission and playback directly on screen.

Draco ultra KVM extenders are essential in systems that demand reliable real-time access to remote computer content with high image resolution and minimal cabling. They are ideal for use in film and TV applications, post production and control room monitoring stations.

The new models in the Draco ultra series will be demonstrated at IBC in Amsterdam, from 15 to 19 September, 2017 on booth 7B.30.

About IHSE

IHSE is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) devices with more than 30 years of experience. KVM technology enables the remote switching, bidirectional extension and conversion of primary computer signals including DVI, HDMI, 4K DisplayPort, audio and USB. IHSE develops and manufactures an extensive range of KVM switches and extenders with visually lossless signal transmission from headquarters near Lake Constance, Germany.

IHSE products have been certified for outstanding manufacturing quality, security, operability, resilience and high transfer speeds. Many renowned companies and institutions across vertical sectors including Broadcast, Post Production, Air Traffic Control, Control Rooms, Banking, Industrial, Healthcare, Maritime, Education, Venues and Government rely on KVM solutions made by IHSE, Germany.

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IHSE GmbH
Stefan Ruppert
Maybachstrasse 11
88094 Oberteuringen/Germany
Email: stefan.ruppert@ihse.de
Phone: +49 7546 9248-59

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New flexibility for legendary Abbey Road Studios with IHSE KVM system

IHSE Draco tera KVM system provides Abbey Road Studios’ new film mixing stage in London with flexibility and gives producers quick and easy access to all on-site digital audio workstations (DAWs) and other servers from their own individual Workstations.

Abbey Road Studios is well known for producing the recordings of famous groups, including The Beatles and Pink Floyd. The legendary facility in central London has just completed construction of two new recording studios and a mix stage for film post production. The construction marks the biggest expansion to have taken place since it first opened its doors in 1931. The new studio rooms allow film makers to mix all elements of sound in their film, including music, dubbing and special effects.

The integration was planned and realized by HHB, supported by IHSE’s UK distributor Scene Double. The new facilities feature top-level audio and studio technology, including a Dolby Atmos sound system and a hybrid Neve DFC 3D and Avid S6 console.

A Draco tera compact KVM matrix switch is now an essential part of the system; helping to make the mix stage truly flexible; streamlining the operation of the studio and enabling operators to share and take control of a wide range of equipment. It delivers quick and easy control of any device, without experiencing any noticeable switching delay.

We asked a lot of film post production professionals to describe their ideal post facility to us. Some favored the DFC, others the S6, so the idea of a hybrid console took hold. The IHSE KVM switch sits within the system making it a simple process to use either device and control the attached digital media devices. – Simon Campbell, Head of Technical Services at Abbey Road Studios.

The Draco tera KVM system provides operators with instant access to all studio equipment. They can access and control any Pro Tools or other device in the facility, quickly and easily, without experiencing any noticeable switching delay or needing to arrange for the system to be reconfigured; leading to a highly efficient and user-friendly workflows. – Manuel Greisinger, Head of Sales at IHSE

IHSE’s KVM switching and extension products are available for demonstration at IBC in Amsterdam, 15 – 19 September 2017. Stand no. 7B.30.


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Zhejiang Radio and TV Group – Taking broadcasting to the next level

The new Zhejiang International Film and Television Center building houses studios and production facilities and several departments responsible for online and new media operations. Operational staff spread over several floors in the building need instant access to broadcast equipment and systems located several tens or hundreds of meters away in another part of the building.

The solution to achieve this is based on a large 160-port Draco tera enterprise KVM switch which instantly and reliably connects 100 operators to over 70 source devices via Cat X or fiber cables, depending upon the actual distance involved.

A large multi-segment videowall situated in the newsroom is also connected to the KVM switch, so that an administrator can select the most appropriate set of source images to be displayed in any situation.

Operators can instantly connect to each and every device they require in order to undertake their daily tasks and responsibilities. Using simple keyboard shortcuts each user can easily switch between all available broadcast systems whenever they choose. Switching is instant and there is no perceivable delay in the video transmitted, or in the responsiveness of their mouse and keyboard. It is as though the target system was located beneath their own desk.

This large switch implementation in such a prestigious broadcasting organisation in China shows how important and credible the Draco tera KVM switch is to the industry. It is flexible enough to adapt to all the original requirements demanded of the system and can be updated and changed to meet future needs. – Terence Teng, IHSE APAC managing director

IHSE’s KVM switching and extension products are available for demonstration at IBC in Amsterdam, 15 – 19 September 2017. Stand no. 7B.30.

About IHSE

IHSE is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) devices with more than 30 years of experience. KVM technology enables the remote switching, bidirectional extension and conversion of primary computer signals including DVI, HDMI, 4K DisplayPort, audio and USB. IHSE develops and manufactures an extensive range of KVM switches and extenders with visually lossless signal transmission from headquarters near Lake Constance, Germany.

IHSE products have been certified for outstanding manufacturing quality, security, operability, resilience and high transfer speeds. Many renowned companies and institutions across vertical sectors including Broadcast, Post Production, Air Traffic Control, Control Rooms, Banking, Industrial, Healthcare, Maritime, Education, Venues and Government rely on KVM solutions made by IHSE, Germany.

NEP equips Australia’s first 4K OB trucks with advanced IHSE KVM system

In response to the forthcoming transition to 4K broadcasting, NEP is currently constructing four new 4K supertrucks. The vehicles include integrated IHSE KVM switching systems for highly flexible access to any connected broadcast equipment and are unmatched by any other broadcast facility in Australia.

From the Oscars to the Olympics, NEP provides the technology and know-how to produce the world’s biggest live and broadcast events. In Australia, NEP is the country’s largest and most experienced outside broadcast and studio facilities company, providing broadcast infrastructure for major sport and studio productions across the country and internationally.

NEP developed Australia’s first 4K-HD capable OB supertrucks. Two 28-camera, 34-seat vehicles are already in operation, with two further identical trucks nearing completion.

“A centralized KVM system is essential to this design,” said Milan Milenkovic, Project Director for NEP Australia. IHSE’s Draco tera KVM switch is connected to a vast range of onboard equipment via control interfaces, allowing operators to connect all computers and devices throughout the truck to their individual workstation using simple keyboard commands. “The IHSE Draco switch is unsurpassed in quality and performance and makes this all possible,” Milenkovic said.

Our sophisticated Draco tera KVM system delivers a tremendous increase in efficiency, especially for such large OB Vans. Operators can instantly access any device they need from any workstation; a key advantage in live productions where every second counts. – Terence Teng, Managing Director at IHSE APAC

IHSE’s KVM switching and extension products are available for demonstration at IBC in Amsterdam, 15 – 19 September 2017. Stand no. 7B.30.

 

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Japanese broadcaster Chukyo TV equips new broadcast suites with IHSE KVM switching system

Chukyo TV’s new broadcast complex has recently been upgraded with a large IHSE Draco tera KVM switching system, enabling reliable and secure operation for broadcasters and Producers.

Chukyo TV, one of Japan’s foremost broadcast organizations, took the opportunity to upgrade the broadcast suites and establish more efficient and effective workflows when the organization moved to a new office headquarters. Working with the Chukyo engineering teams, local IHSE system integrator ITOCHU Cable Systems Inc. supplied and installed a large IHSE Draco tera KVM switching system.

With plans to locate staff over a large multi-floor building, the in-house engineering teams chose to house all broadcast technology equipment centrally and connect individual users throughout the building over copper and fiber cabling. Signal distribution is made possible by the Draco tera KVM switching system, giving operators at every workstation complete and instant access to all appropriate devices.

They can freely access editing, caption, scheduling and other broadcast tools from their own workstation consoles, without having to move to another desk or location. The system provides instant connectivity, switching and delay-free video and audio transmission throughout the studios, production floors and other areas within the broadcast facility.

The extensive access control and supervisory capability of the IHSE switches enables us to designate which individual users have access to specific devices in the center. For example, individual users can be allowed to control playback of video without being able to edit it. Or they can be allowed to only access specific SNG and FPU devices. – Ryuhei Takahashi, Deputy Director at CTV Technology

IHSE’s KVM switching and extension products are available for demonstration at IBC in Amsterdam, 15 – 19 September 2017. Stand no. 7B.30.

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