The SimplyLive product family has been expanded with a new SimplyLive Production Suite Flex licensing model, RiView video review system, a next-generation RiMotion replay bundle, and the high-density Venue Gateway 1612 Advanced.
Flex allows users to tailor their production environments to specific operational and financial needs – whether on-premises, remote, or cloud-based. Users can choose from a range of hardware options and deployment models. This flexibility makes it suitable for all-in-one productions and scalable workflows for multi-platform delivery.
RiView is built on SimplyLive RefBox software, and offers intuitive touchscreen-based control, synchronised multi-angle playback and remote operation, while the RiMotion R16 and R166 bundles provide up to 16 HD or 6 UHD channels, with clip management, SSM support, and flexible operator configurations for live replay.
The Venue Gateway 1612 Advanced has 16 bi-directional SDI channels, enhanced audio processing and support for HDR workflows, suitable for large-scale productions requiring robust IP contribution capabilities. It also has expanded tally integration and higher bit-depth encoding.
Also new is SimplyLive Connect, a REST-based API for streamlined integration and automation across the ecosystem, so third-party systems can monitor, control, and configure SimplyLive products.
Paul Macklin, Senior Product Manager, Live Video Replay, Riedel Communications, said: “Combined with new integration tools like SimplyLive Connect and the broader innovations across Riedel’s portfolio, we’re offering customers a future-ready foundation for live video production that’s as flexible as it is robust.”
Stand Number: 10.A31, 10.A38
Company: Riedel Communications
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