TSL is a leading player in the dynamic field of broadcasting, renowned for its groundbreaking control solutions in Server/Clip Control (DDR) and IP transition. These innovative solutions are transforming how broadcasters manage their Digital Disk Recorders (DDRs) and transition to IP-based infrastructure.
Discover the extensive range of modular and individually deployable control solutions provided by TSL with the TSL Control Toolkit.
Server/Clip Control (DDR):
In the world of broadcasting, broadcasters often utilize various record/replay devices (DDRs), which can come from different manufacturers like EVS, Blackmagic, Evertz, Grass Valley, and more. Additionally, rental equipment is frequently used, leading to constant changes in equipment makes and models.
TSL Control offers comprehensive DDR control, accessible through a dedicated hard control panel (such as the TSL USP3-8D) and/or a GUI Virtual Panel (TMVP). Furthermore, it enables scheduled playback or ingest and playlist-based automation for managing record and playback devices seamlessly.
With just one panel per operator position, TSL Control adapts flexibly to diverse operational requirements. It can dynamically control various DDR server makes and models, facilitating efficient operations.
Thousands of broadcasters worldwide rely on TSL control panels to remotely manage their DDR devices.
Use Case: Dome Productions
In the fast-paced world of live sports broadcasting, precision and ease of use are paramount. Dome Productions needed a system capable of efficiently handling slow-motion instant replays and clip creation across multiple servers, with operators having seamless control access.
Dome Productions implemented TSL Control, a system tailored to their specific needs, featuring:
- A detented jog/shuttle wheel for straightforward control.
- A T-bar option for smooth execution of slow-motion instant replays.
- Integration options with Ki Pro and Blackmagic HyperDeck.
- Streamlined control for recording, saving cue points, starting/stopping recordings, and playing back in normal or slow motion.
IP Transition:
As more broadcasters transition from traditional SDI to IP-based infrastructure, the promise lies in cost-effectiveness and compatibility with industry-standard IT tools. However, real-time media over IP presents challenges, including a steep learning curve and different methodologies compared to SDI.
TSL offers a solution to ease the IP transition by enabling compatibility with existing control infrastructure. Leveraging NMOS, TSL’s multi-award-winning X-Connect handles endpoint discovery and media flow subscriptions, making them accessible through the new or existing SDI router control system. This approach allows operators to become familiar with controlling IP media flows.
X-Connect empowers broadcasters to embrace IP with a lower cost of entry while retaining the familiarity of an SDI routing system.
TSL’s innovative control solutions are setting new industry standards by offering modular and flexible control systems for DDR management and facilitating the transition to IP infrastructure. TSL is not merely keeping up with industry evolution but actively shaping the future of broadcasting technology.
