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Teradek’s solution centered around its Prism Mobile encoder, which provided high-quality H.265 video transmission, and Node modems, which ensured stable connectivity by leveraging LTE and 5G across three Australian carriers—Vodafone, Optus, and Telstra. These devices were integrated with Teradek Core, a cloud-based platform that managed the video streams, and the Teradek Core API, which automated workflow aspects such as stream activation and reconnection. One key innovation was a safety feature that cut power to the devices based on g-force measurements, ensuring compliance with race regulations. Despite the challenge of high-speed racing, the biggest technical hurdle was managing connectivity within a venue packed with 50,000 spectators on mobile networks. The use of bonded cellular services significantly improved reliability and performance.

The implementation process involved meticulous planning and collaboration with the Supercars commission. Each race car was equipped with the necessary hardware and pre-configured for easy activation. On race day, a single operator could initiate all live streams with one click, thanks to API automation. Video feeds were transmitted to Teradek Core, where they were processed and distributed via Brightcove CDN. Post-event, the system allowed for data retrieval and replay analysis, further refining the workflow for future races. Fans could engage with the experience through the Supercars app’s Shotgun feature, which provided cockpit views, real-time telemetry data, and immersive audio, making the races more interactive and engaging.

The switch to Teradek’s solutions resulted in significant benefits for Supercars, including cost-effective and automatic live streaming, seamless connectivity across multiple carriers, and improved video quality. The ability to configure settings on the fly, combined with the API-driven automation, simplified management and troubleshooting. Additionally, the system enabled enhanced replay capabilities, making it easier for analysts and commentators to provide insights into race performance. Ultimately, the integration of Teradek’s technology transformed the Supercars Championship’s broadcasting capabilities, delivering an unparalleled viewing experience for motorsports fans.

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Kiloview played a pivotal role in modernizing the AV infrastructure of the 71st Macau Grand Prix, one of the world’s most renowned motorsport events. Partnering with the Macau SAR Government Sports Bureau, the Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee, and the Automobile General Association Macau-China (AAMC), Kiloview introduced an NDI AV-over-IP solution that transformed video transmission, monitoring, and recording across the 6.2-kilometer Guia Circuit. This upgrade was essential to overcoming the challenges posed by the circuit’s aging baseband video system, ensuring seamless, high-quality broadcasts for refereeing, live production, and post-race analysis.

The Macau Grand Prix demanded an advanced AV system capable of handling more than 60 HD and 4K signals from strategically placed cameras, including NDI PTZ units for enhanced coverage. Kiloview’s solution addressed the complex signal management required for real-time distribution to multiple operational centers, such as the control room, announcers’ area, judges’ office, and security team. Security and stability were paramount, with the system needing to guarantee uninterrupted, broadcast-grade reliability for the globally televised event. By replacing legacy cabling-heavy setups with a scalable IP-based infrastructure, Kiloview future-proofed the venue while optimizing cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Kiloview’s deployment featured a range of cutting-edge technologies to meet these demands. The NDI N60 converters facilitated high-quality 4K P60 HDR encoding and decoding, offering minimal latency and multiple output formats for different operational needs. The NDI CORE MAX ensured seamless multi-channel signal switching and distribution, while the NDI CUBE R1 provided secure multi-channel recording for refereeing and post-production. Additionally, Kiloview’s Multiview Pro enabled real-time monitoring across various locations, and the KiloLink Server Pro centralized device management, allowing for remote monitoring and updates. These innovations enabled smooth and efficient video operations throughout the event.

The impact of Kiloview’s NDI AV-over-IP solution on the 71st Macau Grand Prix was profound, with event organizers praising its reliability, scalability, and flexibility. The deployment not only enhanced the race’s live production but also set a new benchmark for AV infrastructure at the venue. With this future-ready solution in place, the Macau Grand Prix is now well-equipped to adapt to evolving broadcast demands, ensuring world-class video coverage for years to come.

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In this article from Teradek, the spotlight is on the remarkable impact of the Prism 5G Encoder in transforming live race car streaming at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). COTA is a world-renowned motorsport venue, known for hosting major events like Formula 1 and NASCAR, but the unique challenges of the track—such as elevation changes and network congestion—have historically posed significant difficulties for live broadcasting, especially when it comes to in-car video feeds.

The case study highlights the work of Jeffrey Hart and Ryan Randels, seasoned directors and video engineers responsible for producing live broadcasts at the Super Lap Battle event at COTA. Their expertise has been crucial in delivering engaging live shows, but they’ve long struggled with the limitations of existing wireless video systems, which often led to frequent signal dropouts during high-speed races. These disruptions forced them to be on high alert, ready to switch feeds at any moment to maintain the broadcast.

Seeking a more reliable solution, Jeffrey and Ryan turned to Teradek, who provided them with the Prism Mobile 5G Backpack. This advanced piece of equipment, equipped with multiple 5G modems and SIM cards, was mounted inside the race cars to capture live video from various perspectives. The feeds were then transmitted over Teradek’s Core Cloud orchestration platform, allowing for seamless integration with the broadcast workflow. The system’s ability to handle the demanding conditions of in-car streaming at high speeds was revolutionary, offering unparalleled reliability and quality.

The result was a flawless and uninterrupted broadcast, a stark contrast to the 30% success rate of previous systems. The new technology not only enhanced the viewing experience by keeping audiences engaged but also protected the stream from disruptions that could have led to significant viewer loss and decreased advertising revenue. This success story underscores the potential of the Prism Mobile 5G Backpack to set a new standard in live event streaming, particularly in challenging environments like motorsport.

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To overcome this hurdle, the organizers of Formula X Racing Weekend turned to the trusted expertise of ADCOM and Kiloview. Their mission: to craft a full IP-based live-streaming solution that harnessed Kiloview’s cutting-edge products, effectively making NDI HX the backbone of their video transmission. The cornerstone of this solution was the deployment of six Kiloview P1 and P2 4G Bonding Encoders strategically placed on different cameras, which promised ultra-low latency, ensuring real-time video delivery with less than one-second delay for remote production.

Additionally, Kiloview’s MG300 Media Gateway played a pivotal role, expertly transcoding the SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) stream from the cameras directly into NDI HX, thus enabling a full IP workflow. NDI HX itself is renowned for its prowess in reducing bitrates and minimizing compression artifacts, resulting in visually lossless images. With the added advantage of very low glass-to-glass latency and a rapidly growing ecosystem of devices, NDI HX effectively removes the limitations of video connectivity. This makes it the perfect video connectivity format for challenging environments, where bandwidth might be limited.

Summing up the shift to NDI technology, Simone Messina, the Technical Consultant of Formula X Racing Weekend, emphasized, “The client wanted to have a full IP workflow, so instead of using standard SDI decoding for each camera, we moved to a total NDI solution.”

The outcome of this technological upgrade was nothing short of spectacular. The live stream during the Formula X Racing Weekend events kept fans on the edge of their seats, providing real-time updates on the high-speed action unfolding on the racetrack. Kiloview’s NDI-based solution also allowed for cloud deployment using VPS (Virtual Private Server) technology, offering unmatched flexibility in setup without the need for additional physical computers. Most notably, the preparation, setup, and rehearsal time for the event was significantly reduced from several days to just a few hours, thanks to this innovative broadcast solution.

In recognition of Kiloview’s invaluable contribution, Luca Panizzi, CEO of FX Master Racing Weekend, praised the outcome, stating, “Kiloview provided an all-IP workflow for this event, reducing the need for hardware and staffing compared to standard-based broadcasting events. To some extent, it lowers production prices overall. The applied technology fully meets our needs. This IP workflow opens many possible solutions for event direction setup, from the most complex outside broadcast solution to a single workstation.”

Formula X Racing Weekend’s adoption of NDI technology has indeed ushered in a new era of streamlined and efficient live streaming for motorsport fans across Italy, exemplifying how cutting-edge technology can enhance the experience of both live event organizers and their passionate audiences.

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Gear List:
-6x P Series 4G Cellular Bonding Video Encoder
-2x MG300 Media Gateway

Software:
-KiloLink (a proprietary technology innovated by Kiloview)
-KiloLink Server
-Kiloview Intercom Server

By choosing the P series bonding encoders we were able to reduce preparation time setup, which allowed us to reduce rehearsal time from a few days to a few hours. The units were powered with external high power batteries including v-lock and USB power banks, removing the need of AC power on every camera position

Simone Messina, Technical Consultant of Formula X Racing Weekend

The Kiloview P1 and P2 4G Bonding Encoders were installed on separate cameras. The Kiloview P series, with optimized technology, provides an ultra-low latency video streaming solution with less than one-second delay for remote production. The P series has two internal 4G Cellular, two USB 4G Cellular (LAN), and one Wi-Fi that may be set to work with any network.

During Formula X testing, if the signal was not strong enough, the team solved the problem by inserting an additional SIM card into the P series encoder. Meanwhile, due to the Kiloview Intercom Server (KIS), the video director was able to communicate with each camera operator using headphones (P series encoders come with a USB headset), allowing for professional voice intercom without the need for a separate hardware solution.

The client wanted to have a full IP workflow, so instead of using standard SDI decoding for each camera, we moved to a total NDI solution. Reliable outdoor wireless aggregation point-to-point transmission can be efficiently achieved by using the Kiloview P series and directly connecting to Kiloview’s MG300 (Media Gateway)

Simone Messina, Technical Consultant of Formula X Racing Weekend

The MG300 Media Gateway from Kiloview was chosen to convert the SRT from the cameras directly into NDI|HX for input into the video switcher, allowing for a full IP workflow. The MG300 decodes a wide range of protocols and enables up to 9 protocol cross conversions. For output, each input stream is transformed into one of four alternative protocols.

We had deployed everything on the cloud using VPS technology, giving the team great flexibility to handle every part of the setup without adding weight to their production, also reducing the overall number of physical computers needed to get the work done

Simone Messina, Technical Consultant of Formula X Racing Weekend

With six Kiloview P series bonded encoders used during the event, it was critical that these devices be easily managed. To handle Kiloview P series devices, Formula X employed the KiloLink server, a free centralized Kiloview product administration platform based on KiloLink. The KiloLink server was ideal for this application because it supported both cloud and on-premises deployment. The KiloLink server optimizes the process of IP-based video transmission with a few clicks, as demonstrated by Formula X for remote management of several P1 and P2 encoders. With a super admin account, users may control the system permissions of each user group and a specific user, making point-to-point precise management simple. KiloLink Server Pro, which will be available soon, will be capable of managing all Kiloview products.

Kiloview provided all IP workflow for this event, reducing the need for hardware and staffing compared with the standard-based broadcasting events. To some extent, it lowers production prices overall. The applied technology fully meets our needs. This IP workflow opens many possible solutions for event direction setup. From the most complex Outside Broadcast solution, to a single workstation powered switcher, thanks to Kiloview’s cloud based ecosystem. We are ready to be able to continue the collaboration with Kiloview in the 2023 season: We are very happy to be able to undertake this partnership and thanks to mutual collaboration there will be the possibility of further improving the various technical aspects in the future.

Luca Panizzi, CEO of FX Master Racing Weekend

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