Unlock the Future of Outside Broadcasting with IP KVM

In the ever-evolving world of broadcasting, outside broadcasters (OBs) play a pivotal role. From thrilling live sports events to breaking news coverage, these dynamic production teams bring the ‘now’ directly to our screens. Here’s a closer look at how the integration of cutting-edge IP KVM technology is transforming the landscape of outside broadcasting.

The Vital Role of Outside Broadcasters

• Bringing Live Experiences to You: OBs are the unsung heroes behind live broadcasts, managing a complex array of cameras, audio gear, and production equipment.
• Meeting Viewer Expectations: Efficient Outside Broadcasting operations are crucial. They ensure that audiences can access uninterrupted, high-quality content from anywhere. This is especially important in today's digital age, where consumer expectations for seamless, instant access to events like sports, news, and entertainment are higher than ever.

A Revolution in the OB Workflow

• KVM Technology Goes Mainstream: While extremely popular in IT environments, KVM technology is now a staple in OB settings, emphasizing the continual switch to IP workflows in this type of environment. Solutions like the award-winning ADDERLink® INFINITY range are leading this shift by providing high-performance, real-time control of broadcast equipment over IP networks with zero latency, making them ideal for live production workflows.
• Enhanced Flexibility: IP KVM technology allows multiple users to access and manage resources effortlessly, with real-time PC extension and lag-free USB experiences. Products such as the ADDER CSS-PRO4 enables operators to control multiple computers from a single mouse and keyboard desktop, streamlining workflows and utilizing the limited space in OB trucks.
• Efficiency in Action: This technology operates in the background, offering pixel-perfect graphics and near-instant switching speeds over standard IP networks; functioning so seamlessly that the operator is unaware of its presence. ADDERLink® INFINITY range supports high-quality video (up to 4K), ensuring that broadcast teams can deliver exceptional visual quality.

Optimizing OB Trucks with IP KVM

• Taming Heat and Noise: OB trucks can get immensely busy, with a large volume of bodies, and an even larger volume of technology. A significant amount of heat and noise is inevitable. IP KVM frees up valuable desk space by eliminating the need for multiple keyboards and mice, while allowing computers and server racks to be centralized elsewhere in the truck. With the ADDERLink® XDIP, OB teams can extend critical KVM signals across long distances, reducing the need to physically crowd servers in the primary control area.
• Space-Saving Solutions: IP KVM technology is a game-changer for space-saving. Eliminating the need for dedicated server rack space by plugging directly into computers, they maximize equipment setup without sacrificing functionality.

The Future of Outside Broadcasting

• Compact and Versatile: The future of OBs looks compact, versatile, and efficient. OB teams have the flexibility to control systems from any location, enhancing their ability to cover events from afar.
• Breaking Boundaries: The shift to IP KVM technology means OBs are no longer limited by physical constraints, setting the stage for unparalleled live broadcasting experiences. Enterprise-grade IP KVM Matrix solutions for streamlined applications like the brand-new ADDERView® Matrix C-Range offer OB teams an easy to use, plug and play solution. The simple-to-install solution provides perfect digital video in real time, with the possibility of unlimited distance extension.

Discover More

Curious about how IP KVM technology can elevate your broadcasting capabilities? Adder’s brand-new ADDERView® Matrix C-Range is set to be a must-see atIBC 2024. Come to the RAI, Amsterdam and explore the best KVM solutions for your broadcast workflows, including two brand-new products! Visit us in hall 8, stand B65.

Read more about Adder’s attendance at IBC from our IBC 2024 Blog.