The company will demonstrate flexible workflows for remote production, ST 2110 transition, and XR applications.
FOR-A is set to present its cutting-edge innovations in IP-based and hybrid workflows at IBC 2024. The company’s exhibit will emphasise software-defined architectures that facilitate seamless transitions to IP, enable flexible remote production, and support advanced AR/VR/XR applications.
Fabio Varolo, Sales Manager of FOR-A Europe, said: “At IBC2024, we’re demonstrating how broadcasters can evolve their operations to meet today’s production challenges. Our solutions provide the flexibility to work across SDI, compressed and uncompressed IP, allowing customers to build precisely the functionality they need.”
FOR-A’s stand will feature several key areas highlighting the company’s extensive range of solutions. In the SMPTE ST 2110 zone, visitors will get an exclusive preview of FOR-A’s new Software-Defined IP Solution. This area will also spotlight the FA-1616 multi-channel processor, a software-defined signal processing platform that bridges SDI and IP workflows. The FA-1616 offers frame synchronisation for up to 32 channels, along with colour correction and audio remapping, all in a compact 1RU form factor.
Additionally, this zone will feature the RDS Conductor for efficient resource sharing in uncompressed IP environments, the MV-1640IP IP multi-viewer, and SOAR-A EDGE, part of FOR-A’s Software Optimised Appliance Revolutionised (SOAR-A) platform. SOAR-A EDGE supports the conversion and delivery of various video formats to SMPTE ST 2110 signals, enhancing FOR-A’s IP workflow capabilities.
For hybrid workflows that combine compressed IP and SDI, FOR-A will demonstrate the Insight Server and ClassX Graphics. This section will also showcase the MFR-3100EX all-in-one production centre and HVS-190OU & HVS-491OU video switchers, illustrating the versatility of FOR-A’s hybrid solutions.
A highlight of the hybrid zone will be the SOAR-A SWITCH, a fully software-based switcher powered by ClassX. This innovative product provides a wide range of artistic options for effects and transitions, thanks to ClassX’s deep graphics expertise. SOAR-A SWITCH features an intuitive GUI and an optional FOR-A switcher physical panel, offering flexibility for various production environments.
Recognising the increasing importance of extended reality in broadcasting, FOR-A will exhibit AR/XR/VR capabilities with Koala camera tracking and ClassX graphics solutions. An Alfalite LED wall will complete the dynamic stand display.
Varolo added: “Our IBC showcase reflects the industry’s move towards software-defined, IP-centric workflows. We’re excited to show how FOR-A solutions can help broadcasters navigate this transition, whether they’re looking at remote production, ST 2110 implementation, or exploring XR technologies.”
Visitors to the FOR-A stand will see how these technologies integrate to create flexible, future-proof production environments. The company’s emphasis on software-defined architectures and gateways between ST 2110 and NDI ecosystems underscores its commitment to interoperability and smooth workflow transitions.
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