Solution RF builds its latest HD video multiplex with Aviwest

Various solutions Aviwest were used by La Solution FR to create an HD video multiplex between a main studio and 11 remote locations across France.

La Solution RF is a French company specialized in high definition video transmission and 4K broadcasts on HF (high frequency) or over 4G/5G. Since 2003, they have offered their services to television channels and broadcast facility providers in sports, news, events, cinema and advertising.

Recently, BMV Communication asked La Solution RF to build a HD video multiplex between his studio and 11 remote locations throughout France, in view of the production of an awards ceremony. Due to the Covid-19, the awards ceremony could not be held in person and the cost to deploy a fleet of 11 SNGs It was simply too high.

Pro380 y StreamHub

La Solution RF ended up opting for a workflow featuring solutions from Aviwest. Specifically, the production services company distributed a total of 11 HD cameras equipped with the Pro380. These devices allowed BMV Communication to transmit the HD signal from the cameras over 4G networks with a video latency of 800 ms. The system also enabled them to broadcast live at each location using Aviwest's return video feature. This feature allows, through an encoder, to send the stream back to the Pro380 connected to a transceiver StreamHub in the control room.

For sound feedback, the function was used IFB by Aviwest. Using a Rack X32 of Behringer connected to the StreamHub via USB, personalized sound feedback was enabled for each site, thus avoiding delay effects by having 11 differentiated IFBs. Finally, for the production of the live video, we used vMix.

Mikael Kind, co-founder and manager of La Solution RF, is shown satisfied with the performance of Aviwest technology: "Depending on filming locations, we use Aviwest systems to simplify signal transmission to our media center for streaming and conferencing, or as a high-speed access point for direct on-location management. Our clients have peace of mind having this reliable solution as a backup, even if Internet connection is available in the studio. Aviwest technologies are essential tools for us, providing reliability, efficiency and simplicity for innovative broadcast applications."