Matrox introduces enhanced KVM-over-IP operations for NewTek live production workflows

This collaboration is designed to enable broadcast facilities to create high-performance KVM-over-IP infrastructures, empowering users to connect to and control NewTek’s systems and facilitate next-level live event productions from a remote 4K or multi-display station over LAN or private WAN.

“NewTek is pleased with both Matrox Extio’s smooth integration with our flagship production systems as well as its enablement of productivity-enhancing capabilities at the user level,” said Will Waters, head of product management, NewTek. “Broadcast facilities will benefit from Matrox’s reliable KVM extension technology that ensures uninterrupted on-air operations while offering pristine-quality performance at the operator station for the same-level-quality productions.”

NewTek 3Play 3P1 is a video solution for live game coverage, replay, slow motion, training and analysis. It offers a complete set of real-time capabilities integrated into a single turnkey system, including native IP workflow integration and telestration. NewTek TriCaster TC1, meanwhile, is a full-featured production system; it is equipped with hundreds of advanced live production capabilities, including native IP processing, switching, streaming and recording in HD, 3G, and 4K Ultra HD; and more.

In both NewTek-based workflows, Extio 3 IP KVM extenders enable users to connect seamlessly to all NewTek server-room-centralised systems over LAN or private WAN to efficiently create and deliver high-end replay, programme and live event productions.

Matrox Extio 3 IP KVM extenders deliver ultra-low-bitrate 4Kp60 4:4:4, dual 4Kp30 4:4:4, or quad 1080p60 4:4:4 video extension and switching support over a standard Gigabit Ethernet network. This KVM-over-IP technology enables users to access, share and manage one or more centralised servers and/or workstations – located in a different room, building, campus, or city – all from a single 4K/multi-display station, optimising operator uptime, collaboration, and productivity.

“As broadcasters continue to incorporate a growing number of NewTek live production systems within their facilities, Matrox Extio 3 provides these environments with a simple, streamlined approach to KVM-over-IP infrastructures that facilitates the centralisation of hardware assets while simultaneously providing operators with zero-compromise access to remote equipment,” said Francesco Scartozzi, VP of sales and business development, Broadcast and Media Group at Matrox Video. “An optimised KVM network means operators can leverage and control the full capabilities of NewTek’s production systems in real-time – and across high-resolution 4K and multi-HD operator stations – to readily create incredible and impactful content.”