Studio Technologies has brought new funtionality to its 5100-Series broadcast support modules, allowing control and monitoring of key functions via the Internet from an iPad, iPhone and other internet-capable devices.
Applications for the 5100-Series include allowing a production team in a master control room to adjust mic preamp gains and related parameters and monitor audio levels. It can also confirm operating status for modules located at geographically-diverse venues covering production needs for education, worship, corporate and broadcast markets.
Remote-capable modules include the Model 5110 Mic/Line Input Module, Model 5121 Line/IFB Output Module, as well as Models 5130 and 5132 Party-Line Interface Modules. The upcoming Model 5190 Remote Access Module will link a standard 10/100 Ethernet port with up to 16 of the 5100-Series modules. Resources within the Model 5190, including web-server and SNMP agent applications, provide the actual user experience.
‘It has always been our goal to provide the very best tools that solve operational problems for production audio,’ says Studio Technologies President, Gordon Kapes. ‘Many operations use remote-control features such as setting microphone pre-amp gains on hardware associated with an audio console, but the hardware is typically located within the same facility. The new capability available in the 5100-Series modules allows the same access via the internet, making it console-agnostic and location-independent. This capability opens the door to wider, cost-effective field-production possibilities from large network broadcast facilities to corporate, education and worship studio producing content.
‘When a production system has been deployed for a broadcast, corporate or educational project, the entire equipment chain is often connected via fibre, including media access points in press centers, locker rooms and conference halls. We designed the 5110 module to easily integrate into these situations. With the addition of the new remote control and monitoring capability, production personnel will never be without access to the system. Whether they are working in an on-site production trailer, in a control room in another state or country, or from home, they will be connected.’
The Model 5190 Remote Access Module, along with enhanced firmware for the 5100-Series modules, will be available in summer 2012. Future plans for the product family includes an iPhone app and additional 5100-Series modules
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