Peak Uplink, a leading satellite uplink service provider for major sports broadcasters in North America, has initiated a significant upgrade of its encoding equipment by selecting Appear, a renowned name in live production technology.
This decision is part of Peak Uplink’s broader strategy to expand and modernize its fleet of satellite uplink trucks used for live sports broadcasting.
Implementation of Appear’s X Platform
To achieve a modernization of its services, Peak Uplink is incorporating Appear’s X Platform into its operations. This transition involves the replacement of outdated encoding systems with Appear’s state-of-the-art technology. The X Platform is recognized for its high capacity and compact design, which enables efficient use of space within the trucks and reduces energy consumption without compromising encoding performance.
Benefits and Features of the New System
Benefits and Features of the New SystemBruce Fauser, the owner of Peak Uplink, highlighted the X Platform’s compact design and energy efficiency as key reasons for its selection. The platform has already proven its capability during major live sports events, demonstrating high-efficiency encoding and flexible delivery options. The X Platform supports various video encoding formats, including AVC and HEVC, and offers features such as encrypted modulation and demodulation, with the capacity to add services like JPEG-XS.
A Future-Ready Solution
Ed McGivern, General Manager North America at Appear, emphasized that the investment in the X Platform marks a shift towards more integrated and modular encoding and transport solutions in the industry. The technology is designed to meet the evolving demands of live sports broadcasting, offering a streamlined and scalable solution that ensures Peak Uplink can continue to deliver high-quality services to its clients across North America.
Advanced Encoding Capabilities
The X Platform is equipped with Appear’s ECx110 modules, providing HEVC ultra-low latency encoding and decoding. It stands out as the only compression solution offering ultra-low latency across HD and UHD formats, with compatibility for both SDI and ST-2110 uncompressed I/O, in a compact 1RU or 2RU chassis. This technological advancement positions Peak Uplink to enhance its live sports contribution capabilities significantly.
News source: https://www.appear.net/
