IBC 2012: Digital Rapids Products Preview

IBC 2012 Show Preview
Digital Rapids
Stands 7.F33 & 14.351
Website: www.digitalrapids.com

File-Based Media Processing and Dynamic Workflows

Digital Rapids Transcode Manager 2.0 powered by Kayak (new)—Digital Rapids Transcode Manager 2.0 is the next generation of our automated, high-volume, file-based media processing software that offers new workflow capabilities, efficiency and agility for applications from production and archive to revenue-expanding multi-screen distribution. Built on the new Kayak technology platform, Transcode Manager 2.0 combines its output quality and format flexibility with intelligent, logic-driven workflow automation with rich metadata support; dynamic, on-demand licensing and deployment; intuitive, visual workflow design tools; and a deep ecosystem of third-party technology partners.

Kayak (new)—The same technology foundation powering its new solutions such as Transcode Manager 2.0 for end-user applications, Kayak is available as a comprehensive workflow technology platform for customers, systems integrators and software developers. Kayak lets them to design, deploy and manage customized workflows that offer the operational efficiency, agility and insight they need to thrive in the expanding multi-screen media landscape. Kayak’s approach streamlines operations and harnesses technology from both Digital Rapids and a rich third-party partner ecosystem.

Encoding for Live Multi-Screen Streaming and Broadcast

StreamZ Live Broadcast (new)—The new StreamZ Live Broadcast integrated multi-screen and broadcast live encoder combines Digital Rapids’ multi-format output with robust features for the unique demands of broadcast, cable, telco and satellite television operations. StreamZ Live Broadcast features simultaneous H.264 or MPEG-2 encoding for broadcast applications and multi-format encoding — including adaptive bit rate streaming — for multi-screen streaming on platforms including mobile phones, tablets, PCs, IPTV, over-the-top services and more.

StreamZ Live—The StreamZ Live family of encoders provides output quality, reliability and flexible, multi-screen output format support for audience-expanding live streaming applications. Available in single or multichannel models with HD, SD and IP input choices, StreamZ Live features rich adaptive streaming support and simultaneous multi-format output for streaming to devices from mobile phones and tablets to PCs, game consoles and “smart” TVs. New features include enhanced closed caption support for adaptive bit rate streaming and expanded support for automated advertising insertion workflows.

Multi-Format Ingest, Encoding & Archive

StreamZHD—A new version of the software for our versatile StreamZHD multi-format, live and file-based encoding system will be showcased. StreamZHD provides quality, flexibility, format support and efficient automation for transforming media for applications from post production and archive to multi-screen live and on-demand distribution. New features will include extended closed caption capabilities, expanded support for automated advertising insertion workflows and further enhancements to StreamZHD’s renowned encoding quality and performance.

Enterprise Encoding & Streaming

TouchStream—TouchStream portable live streaming appliances deliver output quality in a streamlined form factor ideal for live event coverage, corporate and government communications, education, worship and more. TouchStream appliances combine flexible features with unparalleled ease of use through an intuitive touch-screen interface, with multiformat models providing easy adaptability to varying requirements.