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www.inbroadcast.com | Vol: 6 - Issue 4 | April 2016

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Timecode Systems At NAB

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t NAB, a live demonstration at
the Timecode Systems booth
will highlight the powerful workflow
advantages of the B:LINK Hub for its
:wave and :pulse products.
The B:LINK Hub is a new feature
embedded within Timecode Systems'
flagship :wave and :pulse products. For
the first time at the 2016 NAB Show,
users will have real-time access to a
dashboard displaying every Timecode
Systems unit on a rig, on screen and
in one place. The B:LINK Hub can
be conveniently accessed from the

Web browser of any smartphone (iOS
or Android), tablet, Mac or PC over
Wi-Fi, or through a wired Ethernet
connection into the :pulse.
The real power of this new feature
is activated when connected to the
Ethernet port of the :pulse. This
connection activates the function
to record start/stop, and control
any compatible cameras and sound
recorders directly from the dashboard,
offering unrivalled capability to
centrally sync video and audio
timecode and metadata in even the
most complex multi-camera
set-ups.
Timecode Systems' latest
firmware release for the
:wave officially launches
the company's partnership
with sound department
favourite, Sound Devices
and Pureblend (the company
behind the MovieSlate app).
This collaboration creates
the first integrated workflow
solution specifically designed
B:LINK Hub Real-Time Production Dashboard with
Central Camera Control Function
to meet the needs of the

:wave Timecode, Genlock and Word Clock
Generator With RF Transceiver and Wi-Fi

sound professional.
With this upgrade, users can now
seamlessly sync and share metadata
and timecode via a bespoke Timecode
Systems Sync lead from the :wave's
data port to the USB port on a Sound
Devices 6-Series recorder. In addition
to enabling a perfect sync across all
devices on set, users can activate
the :wave's integrated WiFi interface
to connect to the MovieSlate 8 iOS
application. From here, they can start
and stop shots, sync timecode and
metadata, and create stunning sound
reports effortlessly.
The :pulse was originally developed

to work as a partner to the ARRI
Alexa camera, offering timecode and
metadata functions and full wireless
control of the camera from an iPad for
the first time. At the 2016 NAB Show,
Timecode Systems will be announcing
some exciting new collaborations with
other third parties that will further
cement this product as a powerful hub
for not only timecode and metadata
exchange, but also for wirelessly
controlling multiple devices on a shoot
using the new B:LINK Hub.
Timecode Systems will be revealing
and
demonstrating
these
new
collaborations at the show.

SIS LIVE Partners
With Babcock

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eading broadcast connectivity
supplier, SIS LIVE, has signed an
agreement with the media services
arm of Babcock International Group
(Babcock) to supply uplink services
from its UK teleports. The service
commenced this month with SIS LIVE
providing uplink facilities from its
MediaCityUK teleport. SIS LIVE already
offers market-leading connectivity
via fibre, satellite and microwave,
complemented by its teleport and
network operations centres (NOC) in
Milton Keynes and MediaCityUK.
John Bozza, Commercial Director,
SIS LIVE, said, "We already have
great experience of delivering critical
distribution services for UK Sport,
and to bookmakers across the UK,
Ireland, and beyond, so working with
Babcock to deliver uplinking capability
was the next logical service to offer.
We look forward to exploring further
opportunities with Babcock."
Leah Holding, Director, Media
Services, Babcock, said, "SIS LIVE's
consistent reputation for providing
high-quality and reliable connectivity

across diverse routings made it the
obvious choice of partner for this
service."
SIS LIVE's MediaCityUK teleport
is one of the most modern and able
teleports in the north of the UK,
offering an unprecedented level of
24/7 connectivity over Ku, Ka, C, and
DBS bands, backed up by SIS LIVE's
teleport at Milton Keynes. Together
with NOC operations, the company
offers worldwide distribution to a wide
range of platforms.
David Meynell, Managing Director,
SIS LIVE, said, "Recent additions to
our management and technical teams
have brought the necessary knowledge
and experience to allow us to put our
comprehensive connectivity network
to further use, and this is an excellent
move for SIS LIVE."
SIS LIVE's
MediaCityUK
teleport
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