ADENA Hack: How to use SDVoE with AREC?

SDVoE is a high-performance, software-based AV-over-IP standard that can deliver HDMI signals over Ethernet with zero latency, with support of 4K, transfer of RS-232 commands, infrared control, and other features. As a brand specialising on AV-over-IP solutions, we fully support the development of SDVoE and are creating compatible products. Currently, we produce a line of transceivers called DS-MT1.

These devices have HDMI inputs and outputs that support up to 4K@60FPS, carry both audio and video, and can transmit signals through a dedicated 10G network. They can be used in a variety of environments, including universities, companies, healthcare institutions, houses of worship, and many more, primarily to deliver signals of the greatest quality and without delay.

DS-MT1 is controlled through a special application called AREC SDVoE Matrix that you can download on our website. This application allows users to deploy DS-MT1 in a video matrix, video wall, and group modes. When using DS-MT1 units in a video matrix mode, users can choose for any DS-MT1 to either show its own input source on the connected output, or to display a source connected to any other DS-MT1 in the network. When using DS-MT1 units in a video wall mode, users can define a single DS-MT1 to act as the source image transmitter that is then displayed by other DS-MT1 units on connected video wall panels. The software currently supports 2x2 to 9x9 video wall sizes. Lastly, in the group mode, users can assign different groups of DS-MT1 units to receive content from particular DS-MT1 transmitters. The control software doesn’t limit how many group and video wall modes you can have simultaneously in the same project, and so you can freely switch between different scenarios in a matter of one click.

While DS-MT1 can be installed with all kinds of AV brands and products, the perfect companion for it from our Media Stations range is definitely LS-110. This 2-channel station supports 4K input and output, and so it is able to fully utilise the advantages of SDVoE technology in transmitting stunning content over IP. Using these two products together lets you record, stream, and backup your computer content and other AV devices, like cameras and mixers, while preserving 4K quality on all local and remote video walls, displays, and projectors connected to the DS-MT1 units.

Would you like to know more about how you can use AREC and SDVoE in your projects? Let us know at www.a-dena.com and we will arrange a call to discuss the possibilities with you.

ADENA Hack: How to choose between AREC Media Stations?

There are currently 8 Media Station models in the LS/KL series. All of these devices share core features, such as recording, streaming, automatic backup, calendar scheduling, video layout, overlay, background controls and more. But there are certain differences that can help you choose the right model for your needs. We’ve previously covered some of these unique differences in the ADENA Hack №54, and so this time we are diving deeper into the topic.

To begin with, we can divide the Media Stations into three categories - 2, 3, and 4 video

channel models. By channels here we mean the maximum simultaneous number of video sources that a Media Station can work with. 2 channel models are LS-US2(N), LS-110, LS-2, and LS-200, 3 channel models are LS-300 and KL-3T, whereas 4 channel models are LS-400 and LS-860(N). Within these categories, these models are different from each other in terms of their AV inputs and outputs, as well as certain unique features.

For example, we’ve highlighted the unique feature of LS-110 in ADENA Hack №33. LS-US2’s unique feature is its ability to work with USB video inputs and also an optional NDI-HX licence. LS-2 and LS-200 are both rack-mounted stations, with the LS-2 being a more budget model. As for the 3 channel models, KL-3T is defined by its inbuilt touchscreen, which makes it perfect for placements on lecterns, podiums, and mobile usage. Lastly, in the 4 channel category, LS-860 is defined by its multiple HDMI and 3.5mm line/mic inputs, optional NDI-HX licence, and inclusion of a specially integrated accessory called ARECast.

Precise differences between the Media Station models can be examined via our comparison table. Take a look at it by clicking here, or access it anytime through our main page www.a-dena.com -> Resources -> Catalogues -> AREC Media Station Comparison Chart. And if you would like to know more about any of our products, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

ISE 2023 Summary

Dear ADENA Partners, ISE 2023 successfully concluded and we would like to go through the highlights for those of you who were not able to attend.

We demonstrated several new technologies this time:

• LS-410 - an upcoming 4-channel model Media Station that supports Dante Audio, NDI-HX, SRT, and USB audio/video sources.

• ARECare hardware units - three base models with different I/O that support point-to-point video conferencing with annotations, recording, streaming, and automatic backup.

• SDVoE Transceivers - for matrix, video wall, and digital signage uses with support of up to 4K@60fps and minimal latency over great distances due to SDVoE technology.

• KS-CC1 Closed Captions Station - compact recording and streaming solution with simultaneous captions and translation into two additional languages.

Apart from these new products, we also showcased the DS-4CU Speaker Tracking Station with a Televic Confidea microphone system, AREC IR auto-tracking cameras CI-T21H and CI-T10, a number of Media Stations - KL-3T, LS-860, LS-110, LS-US2 - and a variety of RADA products, such as the A-BR01 HDMI-to-USB bridge with flawless image transmission, wireless microphone system RADA Duo, as well as conferencing cameras A-VC01 VersaCam and A-TC02 OnyxCam.

We will demonstrate our new products in an upcoming webinar on the 16th of March. Click here to sign up and watch the presentation live on our YouTube channel. And if you would like to have a private demonstration of any of these or other products, simply fill out the contact form here.