Mediacorp explores full IP redundancy with Lawo

A selection of tools Theirs allow Mediacorp, a Singapore media conglomerate, is testing the possibilities that full IP redundancy can offer from its new alternative broadcast center (BBTC).

Network design IP of Mediacorp stands out for its robustness and its capabilities redundancy, linking up to four studios with the main control room (MCR). The MCR is powered by two units Power Core of Theirs, which provide important routing and DSP capabilities. Each Power Core is connected by fiber to units AIOX (Audio I/O Extender), delivering secure, high-capacity audio I/O across the network. This redundant media network “ensures” continuous operation with automatic failure protection.

In parallel, each of the four studios is equipped with a broadcast console Diamond of 12 faders. Designed for scalability and ease of use, this modular console harnesses the power DSP of your unit Power Core to offer extensive audio routing and processing capabilities. The IP connectivity between studios and the MCR allows Mediacorp operators to benefit from a streamlined network workflow. For central management, the studios are equipped with power cores and Diamond components using the link aggregation control (LACP) with the power cores in the MCR.

Other key elements for this project have been the integration of VisTool, control environment for Lawo's virtual radio studio, whose design allows real-time monitoring and management of Power Core units, and extenders AIOX, which provide up to 64 channels of audio I/O. BCI, the systems integrator for this project, played a key role in overseeing the implementation and configuration of the new system.