AlphaMedia Productions specialises in the pioneering work of world class TV Broadcast Systems utilising the revolutionary PLAYBOX™ suite of software.

PLAYBOX™ is an open, network-distributed, highly modular TV automation system.

The suite comprises:

• CaptureBox: automated mpeg2 batch encoding, schedule and manual tape ingest
• DataBox: database creation & management
• ListBox: playlist creator
• TitleBox: on-air graphics manager
• AirBox: automated content playout

For a working demonstration, prices and options or further details contact: Daryl Anderson on +64 7 888 5030 or e-mail.

Turnkey Solutions
AlphaMedia Productions Ltd also offers a complete turnkey solution for tv broadcast which comprises:

CaptureBox

Sophisticated DV/MPEG2/HDV capturing facilities for a variety of hardware platforms
Cost effective solution supporting affordable hardware platforms
Runs with on-the-shelf PC workstations and hardware
Automated RS-422 or 1394 DV/HDV VTR control with batch capturing lists
Scheduled capturing of satellite feeds with automated channel switching
Automated scheduled capturing with switcher control
Accurate and handy print-to-tape function
VU/peak audio meters are available for precise audio fine-tuning prior to or during capturing
SDTI capturing and print-to-tape at 2x and 4x accelerated speeds for DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 on Matrox DigiServer platforms
CaptureBox can also be used as an Incite SDTI interface option, providing SDTI capturing, real-time storyboard compilation into a single file, and SDTI print-to-tape without disturbing the Incite editing process
Multi-channel audio capturing option available
HD and HDV capturing option available

DataBox

DataBox is the information backbone of the PlayBox system.

It is a highly integrated SQL-based database for media & content management, allowing instant access to more than 20,000 records simultaneously. Content is classified by many aspects such as type, category, genres, keywords, credits, media, etc.

PlayBox modules obtain information about visual content from DataBox. This enables many tasks such as logo overlay, archiving/retrieving data, building/conforming on-air playlists, etc., to be simplified or completely automated.

Content can be easily searched through by dedicated multi-profile search, as well as by an intuitive multi-criteria filtering system. Working with DataBox saves lots of time when managing large amounts of programs and media archives.

ListBox

ListBox is a sophisticated playlist editor, including facilities for text searching, copying/pasting, printing, etc. It is the main tool for the Program Editors, enabling them to create and edit playlists many days and weeks in advance. No special workstation or hardware is required. ListBox runs flawlessly even on a notebook, with software-based trimming and previewing. Its playlists are 100% compatible with AirBox for on-air usage.

TitleBox

• Interactive high-quality text and graphics overlay
• Cost effective solution supporting affordable hardware platforms
• Runs at on-the-shelf PC workstations and hardware
• Unlimited graphics layering
• OEM integration via a comprehensive SDK
• Smooth sub-pixel crawls, rolls and animations at any speed
• Fancy classic and digital clocks and timers
• Handy objects such as banners and chat-boxes
• Universal language support
• Advanced scheduling

AirBox

• Broadcast-quality playout for any budget
• Cost effective solution supporting affordable hardware platforms
• Runs at on-the-shelf PC workstations and hardware
• Provides professional results for many non-broadcast applications too
• VDCP support (optional)
• SDK available for OEMs
• Integratedl MPEG2, HDV and DV stream remultiplexing engine
• MPEG2 at different resolutions, profiles, and bitrates can coexist in the same playlist, together with live streams
• High reliability and seamless playlist  playback regardless of hardware platform
• Playback of live streams and clips still being captured
• HD support (including native HDV playout) (optional)
• Matrix switcher control (Kramer, Network Electronics, Leitch) (optional)
• On-air content trimming and editing
• Synchronized fill and Key playout
• Integrated logo insertion
• Multi-language playout
• On-air subtitling (optional)
• Totally unlimited playlist editing during playback
• Live MPEG2 streaming supported
• Flexible playout logging
• Redundant playout (optional)
• GPI control (optional)
• Content trimming and editing
• Excellent price/performance
  

Through strategic partnerships we build a variety of integrated rack-mount computers designed to offer the complete turnkey solution for TV and multimedia playout.

NB: Unless you have a dedicated IT administrator, we recommend you purchase the full turnkey solution.

For further details contact Daryl Anderson on +64 7 888 5030 or by e-mail.

Modulator

• Built-in MPEG2 encoder.
• PAL/NTSC
• Advanced 4:2:0 MP@ML video compression up to 15 Megabit/s
• Ultra low latency
• Video Input - Composite or Y/C
• 2 Analogue audio inputs
• Video pre processing
• Simple controls via front panel or RS 232 serial (Windows CD software included)
• 19" 1U rack
• Frequency range selectable 2250-2550 MHz in 1 MHz steps

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