Category: New Zealand

New Release – Broadcast Tools Streaming Sentinel 4 – 4 Channel Internet Radio Monitoring

The Broadcast Tools Inc. Streaming Sentinel 4 is capable of simultaneously monitoring up to four Internet streams. The built in Silence Sensor is capable of monitoring the audio level of one of the monitored streams by directing audio through an MP3 converter and played through the analog output. Any of the four monitored streams can trigger an alarm, which can include an (TLS/SSL Gmail enabled) email sent up to eight different addresses and/or a phone calls with up to four different phone numbers. Once the phone call is answered, the Streaming Sentinel 4 will give a greeting and an alarm message.

In addition to monitoring up to four Internet streams, the Streaming Sentinel 4 can send periodic PINGs to a configurable URL to check for a valid Internet connection. If the PING determines that an Internet connection is not present, then an alarm can be generated, again, alerting up to eight different email addresses and/or calling up to four different phone numbers.

Greetings and Alarm messages are stored as MP3 files on the internal Micro SD card. The card is formatted with the FAT file system and has a folder called clips where all of your MP3 files are stored. From the I/O Setup page on the Streaming Sentinel 4, you can select which of these clips to play for the greeting and alarm message when the phone number(s) is called.

Firmware updates are performed by placing a new firmware file on the Micro SD card in the firmware directory and restarting the unit.

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NEP Australia has installed Lilliput Touch Screen HD Monitors and UHD 4K Viewing Monitors supplied by AVW Broadcast Pty Ltd for their Field Production Applications.

The YL-156MCT Mons HD 15.6 inch monitors are utilised for Audio Suites within both the HD11 and HD12 OB Vehicles as VSM and Spot-on replay control.

Jim Tinker General Manager Engineering Services NEP Australia explained, “The 15.6” monitors suit their application perfectly due to the physical structure of the units and ideal connection points” adding that “The 4K UHD Monitors BM280-4K will be used for NEP’s coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Channel 7 in general monitoring positions for programme viewing. Following the Rio deployment it is intended that these 4K units will be used in commentary positions for NEP’s Outside Broadcast Production”

The recently released Lilliput BK series 4K monitors are now available from AVW (Australia and New Zealand) – available in three model sizes, ranging from 15inch, 23inch and 28inch. All BK series monitors support up to 3840×2160 UHD native resolutions, along with 3G-SDI, HDMI and analog inputs. The three sizes can all be supplied with transportable road cases for storage and deployment.

The Lilliput Electronics range of Monitors is proudly distributed in Australia and New Zealand through AVW.

About NEP

From the Oscars to the Olympics, NEP provides the technology and know-how to enable our clients to produce the world’s biggest live and broadcast events. NEP’s unparalleled worldwide network gives us the largest and deepest pool of outsourced broadcast engineering and production talent in the industry, providing solutions around the globe for Remote Production, Studio Production, Video Display, Host Broadcasting, Post Production and Uplink Communication. NEP is the only large-scale player with a comprehensive solution and global footprint, and has offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Switzerland, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Australia

The AVW Group (AVW Broadcast) is pleased to announce their recent appointment as an authorised Australian reseller for all Mediaproxy products. Mediaproxy, pioneers in providing world leading compliance logging and content monitoring solutions for broadcasting, government, enterprise, corporate and health, has joined forces with AVW Broadcast to bring its highly versatile monitoring platform to a wider audience.

The partnership agreement underlines both company’s commitments to providing premium solutions to the various industries, driven by AVW’s long established experience in the IP/RF, broadcasting and transmission markets.

AVW Sales Manager Stefan Hunt comments, “Whilst continuing to support Mediaproxy solutions in traditional television and radio broadcast markets, AVW will also be promoting Mediaproxy into growing market verticals including Education, government and the medical space, where we see strong opportunities for Mediaproxy’s versatile and flexible offering”.

About Mediaproxy
Since 2001, Mediaproxy has pioneered in providing leading solutions for broadcast compliance logging and content monitoring. Mediaproxy continuously innovates at the highest level, offering the most advanced products to broadcasters, IPTV, MSOs, cable and satellite providers around the world. Its highly reliable and extensible LogServer platform provides 24/7 multi-channel recording, live monitoring and transport stream analysis of SDI, ASI/IP, and OTT broadcast sources and real-time data. Contents may be reviewed and managed ‘long after the event’ for regulatory and commercial compliance requirements as well as competitive analysis.

Mediaproxy’s versatile LogPlayer user interface allows for extensive search, export, transcoding, loudness analysis and content retrieval across multiple distributed servers recording H.264 and HLS proxy media and native MPEG formats in parallel. LogServer greatly enhances content management and QoS whilst lowering overall operational costs. With ever increasing requirements for customers to monitor, analyze and enhance quality of service, Mediaproxy’s strong commitment to sustainable research and software development practices continue to deliver the most reliable solutions for broadcasters globally.

For more information on Mediaproxy solutions please contact AVW Broadcast (www.avwbroadcast.com.au)

NTP Server Hardware ($693 AUD ex / $773 NZD ex) – Introducing the Broadcast Tools NTP Server Sentinel (with GPS)

The NTP Server Sentinel is a standalone “ready-to-run” GPS referenced NTP time server offering a complete solution for synchronizing time across TCP/IP LANs using NTP. The NTP Server Sentinel combines a supplied GPS receiver with an embedded web based controller and is configured and managed via a web browser. The monitor and control web page displays date, time, locked satellite signal strength with multiple display features. The NTP Server Sentinel can handle multiple requests per second, making it the choice for providing accurate time information.

AVW Australia NTP Server Details Here
AVW New Zealand NTP Server Details Here

Sales Representative – Radio Broadcast, Studio and Broadcast Technology.

Our company AVW Broadcast Pty Ltd, is a member of The AVW group (established in 1982)

We are a specialised engineering solutions and equipment supplier to the Radio / Television Broadcast, IP / IPTV Content Delivery and Integrated AV / Communications marketplace across Australia and New Zealand.

Our clients range from major Television / Radio Networks, Communications Providers, Medical and Education facilities, and through to Government and Private Enterprise.

We are looking for a suitably experienced Sales Representative to further develop and manage our Radio Broadcast / Studio and Broadcast technology clients. Ideally you will have 3~5+ years’ sales / technical sales experience in the Radio and Broadcast Technology area and have a solid understanding of the Australian Broadcast marketplace.

Whilst you will be working in a small team environment with technical and engineering support, this position would suite an self-managed individual who is not afraid to outwardly call, visit and communicate with clients – this role isn’t for some-one to sit-back and wait for the phone to ring.

In return AVW will provide the right applicant a generous remuneration package, allowances and the opportunity to grow this position with flexible working hours and location – this is a sales position and is largely results driven.

The ideal candidate will:
– Have 3~5+ years of experience in the Radio / Broadcast Technologies Fields
– Have an interest in Audio, Radio and the wider Broadcast Technology Industries
– Have strong verbal / written communications skills
– Want to work for a Smaller (but growing) Technical company – with strong growth opportunities and a small management structure
– Work well independently and in a small team environment
– Not be afraid to call, visit and generate new growth opportunities.
– Be based (Ideally) in Sydney – or Melbourne for the right candidate
– Have strong verbal / written communications skills
– Happy to sell into both the Commercial and Community Broadcast sectors.

The role is primarily based in our Sydney Head-office (St-Leonards) with onsite parking and good public transport links. For the right candidate we are happy to discuss employment in other major cities plus the opportunity for flexible working opportunities (part-time or full-time)

Interested – have a look at our website (www.avwbroadcast.com.au) and submit your resume.