NEXIO® Ingest Control Manager

EventBase Power
One of the major advantages of ICM is its ability to automate the ingest of content from many sources, without human intervention. Using NEXIO® EventBase™, automated events of varying requirements (and varying sets of hardware) can be scheduled with ease. EventBase features date-driven 24/7 scheduling, with up to 1,000 events per day locked to station time for efficient, unattended operation. Every automated event can control two server channels, two VTRs, four routers, one alarm, one GPI and two proc amps (synchronizers).

Additionally, audio input level controls and proc amp settings are stored within each event to ensure a quality recording every time.

Video Proc Amp Control
ICM ensures the quality of ingested content by taking full advantage of the powerful features of Harris synchronizers. In addition to automated control of up to 17 parameters, ICM provides full control of 16 X75 or X85 synchronizers. This means that virtu-ally every function that can be performed on the synchronizer’s front panel can also be performed from the ICM user interface — with an identical front-panel view for opera-tor familiarity. To guarantee repeatability, unlimited user settings can be saved.

Program Segmentation
Long server events, such as full-length programs, often need to be segmented into subclips, allowing each segment to stand alone. These subclips can then be used in the station run logs to simplify the insertion of commercials, or to simplify the editing process. ICM places powerful program segmentation tools at your command, including:

• Virtual Subclips — allows users to quickly review and edit content before creating the actual subclips; also automatically segments clips into preset time intervals for faster editing
• Hot Keys for Review — speeds segmenting with Auto Steps based on time blocks
• Auto ID Incrementing — enables quick crash recording or repeating of an event without overwriting the previous recordings
• Loop Recording — allows automated loop recordings without increasing storage

To facilitate multistation ingest requirements, time-zone segmenting is also offered. This powerful feature is designed for organizations with more than one server — either locally or in different facilities. A virtual subclip text file can be distributed to other locations, where it is then imported and used to create identical subclips on other servers. ICM also applies offsets as needed, when the servers reside in different time zones.