Broadcast & Media companies are evolving and making a rapid transition to cloud-based workflows and automating broadcast operations for program transmission, master control, news production, and live production. Today’s KVM technologies play a pivotal role in this transition allowing managers, editors, operators, and engineers to manage and rapidly reconfigure infrastructure, allowing ease of setup and configuration when time costs money. Black Box has extensive experience in developing KVM solutions for the Broadcast & Media Industry by working with clients to develop innovative KVM solutions.
When it comes to broadcast and post-production, KVM is the secret ingredient that brings everything to life. Black Box can provide a large variety of KVM options that give you these benefits:
KVM systems, one of the hidden foundations of a broadcast facility, have evolved from being an occasional use tool for setup and troubleshooting into one of those infrastructure items that are used every moment of the day.
KVM supports end-to-end content acquisition and playout by ensuring distribution of reliable digital image quality and fast switch-over of redundant hardware when required, and also allows users to connect to several backup playout servers.
IP-based KVM provides remote access over the WAN to post-production video libraries and also gives broadcast control room or stadium control room mobile operators flexibility and fast setup times.
Today's IT administrators face the challenge of deploying broadcast solutions that can span numerous devices over thousands of miles, and this can be a daunting task. Black Box KVM and video wall processing solutions ease the IT administrators' pain by providing comprehensive, scalable, futureproof installations via a variety of products, including Emerald high-performance KVM, multiview KVM, and KVM extenders, as well as video wall processors and enterprise KVM managers.
Emerald® is an award winning KVM matrix switching system that delivers pixel-perfect HD or 4K video over a dedicated or existing IP network.
Get one-touch control of KVM/AV systems, multimedia, room automation systems, and IP-enabled devices. Switch instantly to a new setup.
Display hundreds of video sources in windows of any size across a canvas of multiple screens.
Build a Custom KVM-over-IP User Workspace to Access up to 16 Physical and Virtual Systems.
Manage, control, secure, and upgrade hundreds or thousands of devices across the enterprise in one easy-to-use platform.
Read how scalable, futureproof KVM solutions helped several customers optimize workflows and increase productivity.
Founded in 1995, CVS Engineering provides audiovisual systems and recently modernized a French broadcaster’s infrastructure using Emerald® IP KVM technology, enhancing efficiency and scalability.
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With a desire to use the most advanced modern technology, a major broadcasting company is currently building a new large broadcast campus. The company has already installed eight DESKVUE receivers in their control rooms, with more to come as additional buildings are completed. Operators are pleased with the improved view using a single 5K curved monitor and fast, intuitive system switching.
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A technical service provider for a large broadcaster faced challenges with a disjointed KVM system for its radio and television broadcasts. They opted to consolidate using Black Box's Emerald KVM-over-IP system and Boxilla platform, enabling seamless, wide-reaching connectivity across all broadcast control rooms and supporting the vast live programming demands.
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FOX Sports adapted to pandemic constraints by utilizing Black Box Emerald KVM over IP technology to enable remote control of production equipment, even for NASCAR events. This maintained seamless broadcast quality while reducing on-site personnel, ensuring efficient and safe broadcasts during challenging times. This solution has continued to enhance broadcasts even as normal operations resume.
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The Dayton Dragons, a successful Single-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, upgraded their video, audio, and control systems to create an unmatched fan experience. Mandalay Creative Services, in partnership with Black Box, installed a digital KVM matrix solution using DKM products, enabling multiple productions simultaneously with maximum uptime and high video quality. The DKM system's flexibility and reliability provided major league capabilities on a minor league budget, meeting the team's high standards.
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A Southern German TV station aimed to upgrade its broadcasting center's servers and KVM systems. Faced with the challenge of real-time control and seamless signal switching, they adopted the Black Box DKM FX platform. This solution effortlessly integrates 150-160 servers and 120-130 user consoles, ensuring uninterrupted workflows, efficient disaster recovery, and real-time collaboration across multiple users.
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Black Box provided WWE with a flexible KVM system upgrade that enhanced workflow efficiency within their production control rooms, offering access to multiple computers from one user station, ensuring high-quality video with zero latency, and providing cost savings by sharing resources seamlessly. WWE was highly satisfied with Black Box's support throughout the process.
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Chainsaw, a Hollywood post-production company, overcame limitations of their outdated KVM system by implementing Black Box's high-speed fiber-based KVM solution. The new system provided seamless connectivity, scalability, and flexibility for clients, along with support for 4K content. It improved efficiency, reduced noise, enhanced security, and future-proofed Chainsaw's production infrastructure.
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A Swiss broadcaster needed a KVM matrix system for editors to access computers across their headquarters. Black Box's Emerald KVM-over-IP solution optimized workflows. Post-deployment, productivity increased, editors' convenience improved, and Boxilla ensured easy management.
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A leading German broadcaster sought to upgrade their OB van, prioritizing weight, space, and functionality. Collaborating with Black Box, they integrated the innovative Emerald KVM platform, replacing an old analog KVM matrix. This allowed seamless control of both local and remote servers, reduced equipment clutter, and streamlined operations. The IP-based system offers flexibility for remote productions and is future-proof, ensuring a smooth transition from HD to 4K when desired.
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A French TV station needed digital signal switching and extension for their mobile broadcast trucks. Black Box provided the DKM FX platform, supporting various devices, resolutions, and signal types with up to 500 meters of KVM-attached device support. The system ensures uninterrupted, high-quality broadcasting while on the move.
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WeFadeToGrey, a German post-production facility specializing in color grading, sought to upgrade its infrastructure for efficient, future-proof workflows. They chose Black Box's Emerald KVM over IP platform, offering pixel-perfect HD signal extension and switching, and enabling colorists to access software tools from any workstation.
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Just as your KVM control rooms are the connectivity point for all you do, we make a point of connecting your needs to our services. We bring human-centric technology solutions to assist you in a seamless adaptation toward today’s dynamic broadcast and post-production control room environment and into the future. We analyze your broadcast and post-production requirements and suggest how technology can help meet those goals. We’re committed to objective analysis and honest appraisals. By continually investing in R&D, world-class infrastructure, and bringing the best talent from all across the world, we co-create path-breaking broadcast and post-production technology solutions with our customers.
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