IBC2023: TSL to debut advanced IP audio monitoring solution with redundancy
TSL will use IBC2023 to showcase for the first time its MPA1-MIX-NET-V-R, a fully redundant 1U audio confidence monitor and mixer with 16 instantly recallable independent mixes. TSL engineered the MPA1-MIX-NET-V-R in accordance with key industry standards, SMPTE ST2022-7, ensuring fully optimised network topologies that reduce customer risk and network complexity without limiting operational agility.
It is designed to safeguard against disruptions and system failures, empowering broadcasters to deliver top-tier, uninterrupted broadcasting experiences.
“It is increasingly clear that IP is the future, and to get there, we have to build products that provide a bridge to the new IP paradigm with familiar workflows and monitoring tools, but which will also be completely at home in an all-IP world,” said Ian Godfrey, president of TSL. “Combined with TSL’s cutting-edge redundancy capabilities, customers can meet specific challenges head-on cost-effectively. It’s a customer-centric approach that caters to unique scenarios by providing an unmatched IP solution that ensures continuous audio monitoring with absolute peace of mind.”
Designed to ease the transition towards IP media transport, the MPA1-MIX-NET-V-R is suiatble for ST2110 trucks and installations. Two 1G AoIP connections provide 64 channels of input, with a further 64 available via an optional MADI SFP. Support for in-band NMOS is built-in for integration with TSL control and leading third-party systems.
User interfaces are critical in high-pressure production environments, so the MPA1-MIX-NET’s design is informed by users such as global production experts NEP. One example is the V-shaped layout of the controls for accurate fingertip navigation in low-light environments. Additionally, SNMP integration allows remote configuration changes.
Joseph Signorino, vice president, systems integration & design at TSL partner NEP Broadcast Services, said: “MPA1-MIX-NET’s design is informed by end-users in conjunction with global production experts NEP. One example is the V-shaped layout of the front panel controls which provide intuitive navigation that’s especially valuable in fast-paced environments such as live production in an OB truck or PCR. The built-in ST2022-7 network capability is another step forward. Additionally, NEP and TSL integration allows for remote configuration via our broadcast control system.”