Lawo unveiled its latest innovations at IBC 2023 in Amsterdam. Visitors to Lawo's booth 8.B90 were greeted with a suite of groundbreaking products and solutions, underscoring Lawo's commitment to driving excellence in the broadcast, AV, and corporate sectors.
HOME Apps – Server-based processing
Lawo's highly anticipated HOME Apps, previously announced at NAB, took center stage at IBC 2023. These innovative applications, including HOME Multiviewer, HOME UDX Converter, HOME Stream Transcoder, and HOME Graphic Inserter, harnessed the power of a flexible microservice architecture. They delivered exceptional processing capabilities with minimal compute power and energy consumption, allowing customers to adapt swiftly to changing requirements and budget conditions. Lawo’s HOME Apps supported SMPTE ST2110, SRT, JPEG XS, and NDI for increasingly mixed technology environments, and could easily adapt to new format requirements as these became relevant. Running seamlessly on standard servers on-premise, in remote data centers, or in the public cloud, Lawo's HOME Apps redefined versatility in media processing.
Enhanced .edge Hyper-Density SDI/IP Conversion and Routing Platform
Lawo presented an evolution in processing power for the .edge Hyper-Density SDI/IP Conversion and Routing Platform. Through licensable options like proxy generation and JPEG XS compression, Lawo addressed bandwidth constraints, streamlined IP pipelines, and optimized workflows. It provided JPEG XS encoding and decoding for high-density compression in remote workflows and for other applications with a tight bandwidth offering. Lawo stressed that all standard or add-on SDI input functionality (Audio Shuffling, Gearboxing, and Frame Sync) was maintained.
Empowering live productions with mc²/A__UHD Core/Power Core platform
Lawo's commitment to empowering live productions was evident in the V10.8 software release for the mc²/A__UHD Core/Power Core platform. With features like flexible bus routing, an expanded AUX count (up to 256 buses), QSC Q-Sys proxy integration in HOME, Remote Show Control via OSC, and more, Lawo's platform set a new benchmark for live performance capabilities. Furthermore, NMOS support for the mc² Gateserver bolstered device compatibility, offering seamless integration into Lawo's ecosystem.
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Future-proofing radio broadcast with Power Core
Lawo was poised to revolutionize radio broadcasting with the upcoming Power Core features. With its integration as a proxy in HOME 1.8, support for MADI front ports, and dynamic recognition of DANTE and/or MADI SRC cards, the Power Core ensured a seamless audio experience. Combined with the V8 radio and Gateway V2.1 releases, the Power Core supported extended audio IO capabilities via Audio IO Extenders, GPI/O integration, and enhanced gateway configurations.
Lawo's presence at IBC 2023 promised to be a definitive experience for industry professionals seeking cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled innovation. With a focus on adaptable processing power, enhanced IP pipelines, and empowered live productions, Lawo continued to shape the future of broadcast technology.
