SAME and Virtual SmartPanel, two of Riedel's innovative proposals in audio over IP

Jake Dodson, Executive Director Product Management and Philipp Hey, Director Global Business Development, analyze in this video interview two of the main innovations presented by Riedel at IBC 2024. On the one hand, the new SAME suite, which based on COTS technology, offers scalable processing capabilities according to each production. On the other hand, Riedel has also announced the launch of its innovative Virtual SmartPanel (VSP).

With an extensive set of more than 30 Advanced Audio Processing Tools and Mixers, ranging from automatic leveling and dynamic equalization to 5.1 upmixing, sound level meters or signal analyzers, the solution meets a wide range of applications such as voice-over, automated mixing, audio monitoring or online process insertion. In combination with the universal inputs of the new range of Network Stream Adapters (NSA) From Riedel, users will have access to a fully automated signal path from microphone to ear.

The exclusive Audio Pilot SAME ensures that audio engineers can always maintain the “big picture” of all productions underway, offering a complete view of multi-location productions for centralized monitoring and management. This function also introduces a audio monitoring system process and mixer independent with fully automated monitoring path switching, allowing users to select and listen to any running process instantly throughout the system without the need to manually route the signal.

Additionally, the management platform Riedel Stage Simplifies mixing and matching devices, roles and personnel without requiring protocol or IP knowledge, streamlining operations and reducing setup and training times. This backend Management has strong remote support capabilities for remote or in-home production scenarios and meets the highest IT security standards. The browser-based tool also offers extensive user rights management with integration into corporate directories and third-party identity providers (LDAP/AD, SAML…).

Since I/O processing and routing are not tied to a physical location, Same allows Quickly switch between different workspaces and production areas, and avoids the processing resource bottlenecks and access rights issues associated with traditional monolithic processing solutions.

Virtual SmartPanel (VSP)

In IBC 2024, Riedel Communications has also announced the launch of its innovative Virtual SmartPanel (VSP). This all-new software solution allows users to take advantage of their mobile devices to establish intercom connections remote, providing greater operational efficiency and accessibility in various production environments. The Riedel VSP aims to “revolutionize” the way intercom systems are deployed and managed, introducing a virtual hybrid infrastructure that integrates with the Artist-1024 platform and lays the foundation for the next generation of Riedel software solutions.

PSV has customizable key banks and extensive profile management capabilities, allowing users to tailor their communication settings to their specific needs. The design and functionality of the interface are inspired by the SmartPanel Series 1200 by Riedel to offer a familiar and efficient user experience, with a number of available keys ranging from 16 (phone) to 48 (tablet) and 64 (browser).

As one of the first products to take advantage of the management platform Stage From Riedel, the VSP also simplifies user authentication with a Integration with customers' existing identity providers, which “guarantees” a simple transition and rapid deployment. Stage also offers enhanced remote support features such as Live View and Remote Control, allowing administrators to monitor key status and resolve issues in real time.

The solution will come accompanied by a licensing model which offers users access across multiple devices with a single subscription. This flexibility extends to intercom configuration, where each user can manage multiple profiles, changing roles between productions without requiring additional configuration by the engineering team.

Riedel has also highlighted that this approach based on computer security standards from Riedel makes VSP the “most secure mobile intercom solution on the market.” To do this, it enables everything from secure peer to peer connections through STUN and TURN servers and encrypted WebRTC streams, to redundant audio and data connections.

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