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WORK Microwave Boosts Satellite
Technology Portfolio

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t IBC2017, WORK Microwave
will demonstrate the latest
enhancements
to
its
satellite
technologies
portfolio,
including
a new high-performance DVB-S2X
demodulator for transport stream
applications. Using WORK Microwave's
analogue and satcom solutions,
operators can dramatically increase
their flexibility, bandwidth, and
margins while reducing operational
costs.
WORK Microwave devices are
deployed by operators worldwide to
support a range of applications within

Integration between AT-60 IP/AT-80
Wideband Modulator and Encapsulator

the satellite broadcast and satellite
communications markets, including
SNG/contribution, direct-to-home, IP
networking, teleport management,
governmental, and more.
Key products and technology
demonstrations will include: AR-61
Demodulator; integration between AT60 IP/AT-80 Wideband Modulator and
Encapsulator; and Compact Satellite
Up- and Downconverter enhanced with
C-Band and X-Band support.
WORK Microwave is expanding its
A-Series IP modem, demodulator, and
modulator family at IBC2017 with the
introduction of the all-new
AR-61 demodulator
for transport stream
applications.
The AR-61 provides
the best DVB-S2X
performance on the
market for high-quality
video
transmission
with minimal satellite
bandwidth occupation. It
is ideal for professional

video contribution and distribution
use cases. Offering compliance with
DVB-S2X, DVB-S2, and DVB-S, the
platform is entirely future-proof,
enabling seamless migration to nextgen infrastructures and evolution to
advanced functionalities for operators
relying on legacy standards. Upgrades
are made easy via software licensing.
For operators looking to transition
to all-IP, WORK Microwave also
offers the AX-60 IP modem, AR-60 IP
demodulator, and AT-60 IP modulator
high-performance platforms for IP
trunking and network infrastructure
applications.
Operators now have the option to
integrate WORK Microwave's AT-60
IP modulator and AT-80 wideband
modulator with an encapsulator and
IP routing system for large-scale VSAT
systems. This integrated solution
scales to every type of satellite
network, from small networks with five
remotes, up to the largest networks
encompassing tens of thousands of
remotes. Designed with flexibility in

WORK Microwave AR-61 Demodulator

mind, WORK Microwave's solution is
based on a pay-as-you-grow business
model, can scale up or down to support
any operator's requirements, and is
completely customisable in terms of
adapting to existing infrastructures.
Embedded Adaptive Coding and
Modulation (ACM) enables each
remote to operate at its most efficient
coding and modulation scheme.
Based on customer feedback,
WORK Microwave has added C and
X-Band support to its integrated,
compact, and cost-effective frequency
converter. Ideal for satellite operators,
integrators, and teleports working in
classical bands, WORK Microwave's
compact converter is operational in
C, X, and IF frequency bands, allowing
users to support multiple simultaneous
channels in one unit to save significant
rack space and costs. WORK Microwave
also offers a traditional modular
converter series suited for higher
frequency applications, including Ku,
Ka, Q, and V-bands.

Net Insight Partners With Calrec
On Remote Production Solution
N

et Insight has announced a
strategic partnership with Calrec
Audio to simplify the challenges
broadcasters are facing in deploying
remote live productions.
A key aspect of the partnership will
see Net Insight's Nimbra platform
integrated with Calrec's RP1 Remote
Production unit to provide simple
connectivity, quality assured transport
and precise control of audio mixes
from any location.
"Most of the focus on remote
production in the industry to date has
been on the video side but it is audio
that is much more complicated to
manage," said Fredrik Tumegård, CEO
of Net Insight. "Setting up different
interfaces on-site is time consuming,
takes greater resource and means
there are many more points in the
chain where faults can occur. The
integration of Net Insight's Nimbra
portfolio with Calrec's RP1 takes away
all this pain. This is another key step

to unlocking the full potential of
remote production."
The two companies have
worked together to optimise
Calrec's Hydra2 audio and
control protocols with the
Nimbra platform and enable
perfect connectivity on-site with
no synchronisation issues. RP1
provides a variety of interface
formats, including SDI and
AES67, which can be transported
alongside control data across the
Nimbra platform.
"Remote broadcasting using RP1
and Net Insight Nimbra means
fewer resources are needed on
site, and controlling audio from
a remote console saves money
on setup time, crew, logistics and
equipment," said Dave Letson,
Vice President of Sales of Calrec.
"Production can be up and
running quickly thanks to the plug
and play unison of just two boxes

Simplified remote live productions

and operation does not require
high-level technical expertise,
and provides assured no-latency
audio processing from any venue
to any production base."
The
integration
provides
immediate workflow efficiency
advantages for Net Insight
customers in the field and will be
offered as a turnkey solution for
new customers.
The versatility of the combined
solution means productions can
connect via analogue, AES, MADI,
SDI, and the latest AoIP solutions
from AES67, and SMPTE 2022 and
transport remotely over IP. With
all DSP processing for monitor
mixes taken care of on-site, the
transmission console at base can
concentrate purely on the main
programme mix.
The workflow partnership will
be a highlighted demonstration
at IBC2017.
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