Broadcast Applications

Kelly Communications Systems and the Avocent Professional A/V Solutions team deliver AMX switching solutions in expanding broadcast environments. We have a dedicated, experienced broadcast applications representative on staff ready to assist you in a timely manner.

Post production environments and broadcast machine rooms have become increasingly dependent on computers to generate and manipulate video and audio content. Some of the world’s largest and most innovative broadcast environments in the post production industry, including FOX, ABC and CNN have deployed the Avocent AMX switching solution to efficiently manage access to their machine room computers and broadcast devices.

Using the AMX switching solution, broadcasters can consolidate control of their machine room computers and devices into a single user interface. This centralized interface lets operators and engineers in multiple locations access the same devices from the live studio.

Flexible, easy, and highly scalable solutions for command and control
The AMX switching solution provides real-time access, high quality video, smart cable management and advanced security for managing IT environments and other diverse applications. The AMX switch has advanced security features, including LDAP authentication and SNMP, enhancing our field-proven technology and market leadership in KVM analog matrix design. With LDAP authentication, the AMX switch easily integrates with Microsoft Active Directory, RADIUS and other LDAP services and uses the same username and password that exists for each user’s normal network authentication. Our enhanced SNMP lets you set up traps in the AMX switch for convenient report alarms to an external logging destination.

Designed to support diverse applications, the AMX switch is the smart KVM solution for demo labs, designer environments and test labs. Leading TV networks, including FOX, ABC and CNBC, also use the AMX KVM switching solution to control access to their machine room computers and broadcast devices. The Avocent AMX solution is fully compatible with the industry’s most popular broadcast computers and other related devices including Pinnacle Deko, SGI, Mac and PC.

Consolidated control with AMX switches
The Avocent AMX analog matrix switching solution supports consolidated control of multi-user, multi-rack server environments. AMX switch solutions provide end-to-end CAT 5 connectivity for access from the server to the desk and feature full-system management with an advanced Java-based administration tool, optimal video resolution and the patented OSCAR® graphical user interface. AMX switch users in the post production environment benefit from the solution’s industry-leading video quality, CAT 5 connectivity and the solution’s ease of installation and maintenance.