KVM – versatile devices, versatile applications: outside broadcasts and post-production

KVM – versatile devices, versatile applications: outside broadcasts and post-production

In our previous blog post, we showed you how KVM is applied in studios and OB vans. Today, we continue with two more: mobile outside broadcasts and post-production.

KVM in post productionMobile outside broadcasts

At every event, reporters, presenters, and technicians have different needs for their mobile broadcast station. One of the biggest challenges of outside broadcasting is the trade-off between space constraints at ever-changing locations and creating an efficient working environment for the entire team. In addition, there are high demands for security and reliability. During the live broadcast of an event, technicians must be able to access all relevant computers in a matter of seconds, whether for operational or administrative purposes.

That’s why it makes sense to place the computers in containers or mobile equipment rooms. KVM is then used to connect the computers to the main control room or reporter’s station. The distance is bridged by KVM extenders or KVM matrix switches. Now the computers are always available and maintenance is easy. Administrators can access all computers without disturbing the on-air staff.

Post-production

Post-production of graphics, animation, and sound involves huge amounts of data. High-performance computers in this sector require powerful processors and therefore intensive cooling, which in turn generates a lot of waste heat. But to focus on their work, producers, graphic artists and the entire creative team need an environment free of noise and heat.

Computers used in post-production are best housed in separate, cooled equipment rooms. Expensive software only needs to be installed on a limited number of computers and, if needed, can only be used for a limited time. This nice side effect of KVM ensures maximum utilization of a graphics workstation and provides flexibility in an area that is usually unaffected by hardware. What’s more, coffee, energy drinks and nicotine have no effect on expensive equipment. And when it comes to individuality, KVM offers yet another advantage. Now, creative minds can design their workstations independent of any computer.

KVM in broadcastOur two-part series introduced you to four most common applications of KVM. Why don’t you leave us a comment and tell us where you use KVM devices? We look forward to your feedback.

Bianca Schmidt

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