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Entain New Zealand Future-Proofs
Customer Experience with Lawo,
ARISTA, and Meinberg
Entain New Zealand, via Professional Audio
& Television, has announced the procurement
of ARISTA switch fabric and Lawo COTS-based
HOME processing apps, alongside Lawo .edge
hyper-density
SDI/IP conversion and routing
hardware. The purchase also includes Lawo HOME
IP infrastructure management and VSM (Virtual
Studio Manager) IP broadcast control systems. For
audio production at their Christchurch Hub, Entain
will
utilise a Lawo mc²36xp audio production
console, with the DSP provided by Lawo's new
DSP Home App. Lawo Power Cores will handle
all remote audio processing for their remote OB
(Outside Broadcast) fleet. In addition, Entain
selected a Meinberg M1000 PTP Grand Master to
synchronise their SMPTE 2110 broadcast network.
This marks the initial phase of a long-term
collaboration between Entain New Zealand and
Professional Audio & Television's manufacturers.
Ultimately, the project will see the establishment
of a new broadcast hub in Christchurch, along
with the remote enablement of four OB trucks and
upgrade of four OB vans. The hub will leverage
SMPTE 2110 media standards, with ARISTA media
fabric supporting video and audio processing
powered by Lawo's HOME Apps, running on COTS
(Commercial Off-The-Shelf) Dell servers.
Lawo's .edge technology forms the backbone
of baseband video routing for both hub and OB
vans, offering ultra-high-density SDI/IP conversion
gateways and a robust routing platform. Lawo's
HOME Apps MultiViewer and JPEG XS apps will be
used to drive video processing and contribution
around New Zealand in and out of OB's and for
remote production, bringing the vision to life. The
audio in the hub will be managed by a 32-fader
mc²36xp console, connected to the Lawo mc² DSP
HOME App. In OB vans, Power Core RP v2 nodes,
with touchscreen-optimized control via the VisTool
RP interface, will enable streamlined on-site and
remote access to all audio parameters, allowing
for easy setup prior to connection with the hub mc²
console.
Lawo HOME Apps
PAT's Mike Heard and Entain's Michael Tompkins
mc²36 xp Small Footprint Audio
Production Console
With the necessary stream connections in place,
operators can control device parameters directly
through Lawo HOME's intuitive user
interface,
eliminating the need for a separate controller. This
integration accelerates operations and improves
overall efficiency. While Lawo HOME complements,
rather than replaces, Entain's
existing
VSM
broadcast controller, it significantly speeds up
configuration and operational workflows.
In recent years, most
broadcast innovations
have been incremental, but with the rapid pace
of change in the media industry, driven by new
delivery channels, diverse formats, and tighter
budgets, it's clear that traditional, hardware-based
solutions are becoming less viable. Recognizing
this, Entain opted for Lawo Flex - a groundbreaking
commercial offering that combines the flexibility
of Lawo's software-licensable infrastructure with
subscription-based access to future apps.
With Lawo Flex, Entain is assured of immediate
to future technology
access
enabling them to avoid costly
Tompkins, National
bespoke hardware that could quickly become
obsolete.
Michael
developments,
investments in
Manager of
Broadcast Engineering at Entain Australia & New
Zealand, commented: " When evaluating the
technology offerings from various manufacturers,
it made perfect sense to entrust our rapidly
evolving business needs to Lawo, a technology
trailblazer with versatile, future-proofed solutions.
We have a long-standing relationship with both
Lawo and their local partner, PAT, and we look
forward to continuing this successful collaboration
throughout the rollout of this project. "
Professional Audio & Television's Managing
Director, Patrick Salloch, added: " We are honored
to continue our relationship with Entain and look
forward to working with Michael and his team of
engineers on this exciting project. "
Entain New Zealand will be the first Lawo
customer in the country to implement Lawo's
.edge and HOME App technology, which has been
successfully
deployed
at major international
sporting events over the past 12 months. The
project is set to commence straight away with an
On-Air date scheduled for the February 2025.
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https://entaingroup.com.au
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