AMX MAKES THE HEADLINES IN INNSBRUCK
Innovative AMX technology is at the heart of this architecturally impressive and technologically complex environment
Leading publishing house, Moser Holding has been making
the simplest and most reliable way possible was crucial to
headlines of its own in the Austrian city of Innsbruck.
the newsroom’s successful operation. By harnessing the
The publisher of the Tiroler Tageszeitung, the Tirol Daily
very latest in Enova DGX technology together with Modero
News, has recently relocated its operations to a state-of-
touchpanel control, the systems integrator has delivered a
the-art, architecturally-designed building which has been
technological solution for Moser Holding, built around a
named Headline. The latest and most striking modern
core AMX infrastructure, which is facilitating productivity by
office building in the city, Headline has already become an
increasing the circulation of information and news material
Innsbruck landmark and, as such, is a fitting home for this
around the floor and enhancing communication and
multi-media heavyweight.
networking between departments.
Located on the third floor of this five story, 5,500m2 facility,
In order to deliver the newsroom employees with the control
the Tiroler Tageszeitung newsroom brings together 95 print
and switching capability that they need to navigate the range
and online editors, editorial technicians and secretaries; all
of sources and displays at their disposal, which include NEC
working side-by-side for the first time. The architecturally
monitors, a TV One image Processor and Sky receiver, the
and technically sophisticated open-plan office comprises of
installer required a solution that could distribute multiple
a central oval newsroom with an editorial ‘command centre’
sources of analogue and digital audio and video, locally over
at its heart, which opens out in concentric circles. With
long distances. Traditionally, a digital media switcher would
several editorial and administrative departments all vying
be used to send content from numerous sources to displays
to dissect the latest news and global developments, the
and projectors throughout a building like Headline. But,
ability to deliver a steady stream of managed information
many digital media switchers have significant shortcomings
is key. To meet this need, a wide range of sources including
in the management of multiple video output resolutions,
international broadcast news, sports channels and teletext
content copyright protection and maintaining support for
messages, are relayed and displayed onto screens and
legacy, analogue-only devices. Additionally, many matrix
monitors installed throughout the facility. In such a fast-
switchers handle HDCP-compliant sources poorly and, in
paced, high-tech environment, the ability to distribute
multi-screen, multi-resolution installations like the Tiroler
content and to control the wide range of multimedia devices,
Tageszeitung newsroom, video content has to be forced
including monitors, connector panels and a video wall, in
down to a common resolution among all output devices.
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This results in inferior video quality on the expensive, high
offers the ability to integrate a large number of devices
definition displays. But, by designing a system around
whilst providing scope for future expansion.
the award-winning Enova DGX, the installer has ensured the successful management and distribution of all the
So, with its problem-solving capabilities, the Enova DGX
newsroom’s analogue plus digital audio and video sources,
has always been a newsworthy product and now this
including HDMI with HDCP, control and Ethernet, without any
impressive AMX solution is not only making the news, but
of the typical problems associated with HDCP authenticated
delivering the news too.
content distribution and switching. AMX exclusive features, such as InstaGate Pro technology effectively resolves HDCP limitations, whilst SmartScale technology perfectly scales video for each connected display. The embedded
The award-winning Enova DGX ensures the successful management and distribution of all the newsroom’s analogue plus digital audio and video sources, including HDMI with HDCP, control and Ethernet, without any of the typical problems associated with HDCP authenticated content distribution and switching.
AMX NetLinx central controller and Ethernet switch enable centralised monitoring, management and control of every connected device. Using an Enova DGX 32 in conjunction with AMX’s DXLink transmitters and receivers has ensured that audio, video, bi-directional control, Ethernet and power can be distributed over a single twisted pair cable up to 200m around the newsroom floor. The Multi-format DXLink transmitters provide automatic analogue to digital signal conversion, providing support for legacy analogue devices as well as for digital signals. Now, editorial staff can easily switch between the available sources and display them on the monitors which surround them by using any of six 4.3” Modero touchpanels. An AMX application downloaded onto the in-house iPads provides the team with an additional control interface. Connecting as a native AMX device, this innovative application provides real-time, touch control of all the audio visual functions, transforming the iPads into veritable Modero touchpanels. Into this state-of-the-art environment, AMX’s Inspired Express digital signage platform adds another audio-visual dimension; enabling the creation, schedule and delivery of vibrant, animated content across the installed screens.
Editorial staff can switch between sources using any of six Modero touchpanels
Capable of displaying a combination of HD video, images, text and data feeds, the Inspired Signage solution handles multiple channels, running on multiple screens, with schedules being capable of change every few minutes. This inspired solution gives system administrators the ability to not only create this digital signage content, but the ability to create and control it. Through pre-configured hardware and an intuitive software application, they can easily manage content, graphics and animation targeted to their newshungry audience. Additional processing capability is provided by a centrallylocated NI-3100 NetLinx controller. Ideally suited to meet
An AMX App transforms iPads into an additional control interface
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This state-of-the-art, architecturally designed building is a fitting home for the publisher of the Tiroler Tageszeitung
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With several editorial and administrative departments all vying
By harnessing the very latest in Enova DGX technology
to dissect the latest news and global developments, the ability
together with Modero touchpanel control, the systems
to deliver a steady stream of managed information around
integrator has delivered a technological solution for
the Tiroler Tageszeitung newsroom is key. To meet this need,
the Tiroler Tageszeitung newsroom, built around a core
a wide range of sources including international broadcast
AMX infrastructure, which is facilitating productivity by
news, sports channels and teletext messages, are relayed and
increasing the circulation and management of information
displayed onto screens and monitors installed throughout
and news material around the floor, as well as enhancing
the facility. In such a fast-paced, high-tech environment, the
communication and networking between departments.
ability to distribute content and to control the wide range of multimedia devices in the simplest and most reliable way possible was crucial to the newsroom’s successful operation.
LOCATION Innsbruck, Austria
With its problem-solving capabilities, the Enova DGX has always been a newsworthy product and now this impressive AMX solution is not only making the news, but delivering the news too.
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