phoenix rises to HD with IQ Modular infrastructure German public broadcaster chooses Snell for quality and reliability
German public broadcaster phoenix, which delivers in-depth news and factual programming as a complementary service to Germanys popular ARD and ZDF channels, is upgrading to full HD operation. The upgrade, which is being carried out without interruption to the TV stations broadcasting operations, requires a major infrastructure overhaul; phoenix has chosen Snell IQ Modular to provide the quality and reliability essential for broadcast operations.
The order includes a total of 125 modular units housed in just 16 3RU enclosures, covering analog and digital (3G/HD) DAs, synchronizers, and audio Mux and Demux, as well as 3G/HD synchronized changeover switches featuring automatic failover. All IQ Modular units feature Snells RollCall enterprise-wide intelligent system control and monitoring as standard, as well as SNMP, which enables them to integrate with third party control and monitoring systems. The phoenix IQ infrastructure is being installed and commissioned in two phases to allow normal working to continue uninterrupted during the upgrade process. The first phase of the HD upgrade - the production system - is already complete, with the studios on track to go fully HD this summer.
"Snell IQ Modular has given us years of reliable performance in our facility, so choosing Snell again for our HD upgrade was a natural step for us," said Wolfgang Linden, WDR production engineer, who is overseeing the project. "Reliability and quality are the two key attributes required of broadcast infrastructure, along with comprehensive control and monitoring to ensure that everything is operating as it should be and to enable quick intervention when changes are required or problems encountered. IQ Modular delivers on all fronts."
"A solid, reliable and transparent video and audio backbone is essential in creating a successful broadcasting operation," said Robert Rowe, Snell managing director, Live TV. "IQ Modular is an unsung hero in this regard - just the way it should be! - and Im delighted that phoenix is again relying on its qualities for its new HD operation."
More from Quantel
07/09/2015
Wenzhou TV selects Snell for switching, conversion and infrastructure China regional TV station cites reliability, future-proofing and ease of use
Wenzhou TV...
03/09/2015
Industry speaks out on the future of playout Quantel and Snell worldwide survey predicts significant move to Cloud playout is some years off yet, and demonstra...
07/08/2015
Quantel and Snell IBC 2015 preview
Quantel and Snell will be out in force at IBC 2015 with a new stand, a new brand and a new vision, all of which will be un...
13/07/2015
AFP invests for the future with Quantels brand new sQ servers Leading French news agency selects sQ 1800 servers for power, speed and connectivity
Internation...
08/07/2015
ISB and EPC race ahead with Quantel at the Baku 2015 First European Games
Enterprise sQ chosen for the new international multi-sport event
International Sp...
01/07/2015
Quantel and Snell Welcome Ed McGivern
Industry veteran joins expanding Americas sales organization
Quantel and Snell are pleased to announce Mr. Ed McGiver...
25/06/2015
TV2 Fyn goes HD with Kahuna switcher, Maverik control and Sirius 800 router
Danish public broadcaster chooses Snell for versatility, quality and cost-effecti...
22/06/2015
Global survey reveals transition to IP broadcast infrastructure will take up to ...
22/06/2015
Sony PCL Inc. purchases Pablo Rio 8K
Leading Tokyo event and video production company launches worlds first 8K facility with Quantel
Sony PCL Inc., the pi...
19/06/2015
Rafael Castillo appointed Vice President of Latin America for Quantel and Snell
Industry veteran to drive Latin America business
Quantel and Snell are pleased...
12/06/2015
Alchemist OD turnkey solutions released
New development offers Snells unique format and framerate conversion in a tailor-made, convenient and very powerful pla...
21/05/2015
China News Film Studio selects Quantel for 4K S3D 48p post
Beijing post house selects Pablo Rio HFR for power and quality
China News Film Studio has purchas...
20/05/2015
Tim Felstead appointed Head of Product Marketing Quantel and Snell are delighted to announce that Tim Felstead has joined the company as Head of Product Market...
20/05/2015
Quantel and Snell at Broadcast Asia 2015
Broadcast Asia 2015, Singapore, 2-5 June 2015: Quantel and Snell are out in force at Broadcast Asia 2015 on booth 5D...
13/04/2015
LC300 and LC350: low cost, high quality framerate converters New linear converters deliver Snell motion-adaptive conversion quality at lowest ever price point
...
13/04/2015
Snell demonstrates SMPTE 2022-6 interoperability with Artel Video Systems at NAB Open standards key to full scale IP routing deployment
12th April 2015: At N...
13/04/2015
ICE packs more channels and sophistication into the Box at NAB
Industry-leading Channel-in-a-Box gets even more effective and capable
12th April 2015: Snel...
13/04/2015
IQ Modular embraces IP; Media Biometrics set to revolutionize broadcast operatio...
13/04/2015
Schedule Data Miner for Morpheus launched at NAB Snell adds scheduling intelligence and more new capabilities to its playout automation system
12th April 2015...
13/04/2015
Sirius 800 routers gain Input Embedding for 30% efficiency boost, 2K x 2K capabi...
13/04/2015
New developments for Momentum at NAB add powerful MAM capabilities Snell MAM, workflow automation and resource planning system scales to enterprise level
12th...
13/04/2015
Snell delivers first Media Biometrics-enabled products at NAB 2015 Revolutionary technology breakthrough brings human-quality intelligence to automated broadca...
13/04/2015
Snell and Quantel demonstrate real-world IP routing workflow interoperability at...
13/04/2015
Alchemist OD V2 debuts Adaptive Cadence Technology Snell On Demand software products also gain new file handling capabilities, audio routing and close caption ...
13/04/2015
Integrated multiviewer for Kahuna; three new modules for Maverik
Snell production switcher range gains yet more capabilities and applications
12th April 201...
13/04/2015
Go! - cross-platform browser unlocks the world
New development delivers instant access to any content, anywhere, from virtually any device
12th April 2015: ...
13/04/2015
NAB 2015: Pablo Rio powers up with new software
8K realtime playback at 60fps, improved EXR and alpha channel support, OFX plugin support, ACES Partner progr...
13/04/2015
LiveTouch sports highlighting system makes NAB debut
New software adds more live capabilities
12th April 2015: Quantels LiveTouch sports highlighting system...
13/04/2015
NAB 2015: Quantel announces 40%+ price reduction on Enterprise sQ fast-turnaroun...
13/04/2015
Quantel and Snell at NAB: transforming workflows, protecting investments Future-proof pathway to IP routing and 4K, intelligent media monitoring and a raft of ...
31/03/2015
Derana selects Enterprise sQ for fast-turnaround news production
Sri Lankas first 24/7 news channel invests in Quantel
Leading Sri Lanka free-to-air broadca...
27/03/2015
Quantel and Snell announce new sales organization
Three new regional heads appointed; Snell and Quantel sales forces integrated
Quantel and Snell today an...
23/03/2015
Rogers Sportsnet doubles its Enterprise sQ system for NHL coverage Leading Canadian sports media broadcaster expands its Quantel system and delivers on time fo...
23/03/2015
Neil Maycock appointed VP Marketing for Quantel and Snell Industry veteran takes on worldwide marketing responsibility
Quantel and Snell are delighted to anno...
12/03/2015
K Street Post selects Quantel again for high quality color and finishing Washington post house exploits Pablo Rios intuitive interface and unbeatable performan...
06/03/2015
Spains Atresmedia gets promoted with Quantel Leading Madrid-based media group invests in Enterprise sQ for promo production...
04/03/2015
Tim Thorsteinson becomes Quantel CEO
Experienced industry figure to lead the combined Quantel and Snell organization
Quantel and Snell announced today the ...
02/03/2015
Quantel and Snell NAB 2015 Preview Quantel and Snell will be out in force at NAB 2015 on a brand new stand in the South Hall - SL2009. Together were squaring u...
25/02/2015
Dragon buys Pablo Rio and Pablo PA for 4K grading and finishing South Wales-based post house invests in Quantel post systems ...
24/02/2015
phoenix rises to HD with IQ Modular infrastructure German public broadcaster chooses Snell for quality and reliability
German public broadcaster phoenix, whic...
23/02/2015
Londons Coach House Studios invests in Pablo Rio for 4K color and finishing Twickenham Studios-based picture post house selects Quantel for speed and toolset
...
20/02/2015
Quantel releases new edition of Digital Fact Book online Highly valued industry knowledge base goes online with complete update and many new entries
Quantel ...
19/02/2015
Vega routers add AES audio handling
Snell asymmetric video router range offers increased flexibility with new mixed audio/video and audio only operation
19 ...
17/02/2015
Get set - LiveTouch is go!
Quantel releases revolutionary studio sports highlighting range to give sports broadcasters real choice and the fastest workflow a...
13/02/2015
Corus Entertainment enhances its post production workflow with four new Quantel ...
11/02/2015
wige SOLUTIONS purchases Kahuna 9600 for new mobile production unit Leading German broadcast facilities operator chooses Snell for power and flexibility
Leadi...
10/02/2015
Next generation sQ servers lower cost and provide a path to the future for fast-...
06/02/2015
BCE invests in Pablo Rio for RTL9 and RTL-TVI Leading broadcasting facility chooses Quantel for high quality color and finishing
BCE has upgraded its long-ser...
06/02/2015
Alchemist OD sets new standards in format and frame rate conversion Snell software standards converter embraced for quality and file-based workflow integration...
03/02/2015
Filmlance builds The Bridge with QuantelStockholm-based facility handles production and post production of hit Scandinavian crime drama on Pablo
Leading Swedi...
phoenix rises to HD with IQ Modular infrastructure German public broadcaster chooses Snell for quality and reliability
