X-One, EVS's new all-in-one solution for live multi-camera production

Extremely versatile, the system makes the job easier by being able to work with templates (stored in the cloud) and a software-defined architecture.

Thinking about live productions that require six cameras or less, EVS will unveil its X-One all-in-one solution at IBC 2017.

Extremely versatile, the system makes the work easier by being able to work with templates (stored in the cloud) that allow you to configure the equipment for sports, concerts or other production needs, putting all the capabilities of a control room in the hands of a single operator capable of controlling everything from his touch screen.

In addition, the new X-One is based on EVS software-defined technology, which gives it great flexibility to adapt to productions in the broadcast venue itself, a mobile unit or even as a main tool in a studio, and can be easily updated with new tools or configurations.

EVS's software-defined architecture is based on a new foundation of GPU-based technology that opens up more creative capabilities for users who are able to customize their operating workflows. The software-defined architecture has so far been implemented in the DYVI mixer, the Xeebra VAR system, and other EVS products currently under development.

The system natively supports AIMS IP ST 2110 compliant sources while assisting production operators with features that can be implemented through a number of applications and plugins that can be added to the system. The X-One's architecture can be easily configured to expand in inputs/outputs, as well as offer UHD-4K formats for future needs.

It allows ingest of six camera channels, as well as import media from any other file, which operators use to create repeats, control audio, cut or mix a live source with the built-in video mixer, and even add on-air graphics.

Laurent Petit, Senior Vice President of Products at EVS, said: "The X-One features an unrivalled level of intuitiveness and provides variable functions that users need, depending on the type of production they are working on. This is what we call contextualized production."

"Producers of small live streams are challenged to find the right set of creative production tools that meets their professional technology needs on a smaller budget. X-One is called to break that gap as it offers the best compromise between quality and price and has an ultra-simplified production system that allows all aspects of live production to be managed and controlled by a single operator," adds Petit.

The system will be available for purchase in late 2017 with new software updates available in the first quarter of 2018 that will provide users with a wider range of applications and features.