PHABRIX Showcase New Qx Series Portable Rasterizer And Qx/QxL Series Software Release At IBC 2022

PHABRIX has announced that it will be presenting multiple new hardware and software releases in its industry-leading range of T&M tools at IBC 2022.

Headlining the roll-call of new innovations is a portable addition to the Qx Series rasterizers in the form of the 3RU QxP, while NoVNC browser-based remote access and improved audio functionality are among the features of the latest software release (V4.7) for the Qx and QxL Series rasterizers.

Providing a portable and remote application-friendly addition, the QxP inherits the flexible architecture and extensive workflow support of the QxL. Distinguished by its capacity for 25GbE UHD IP workflows and unique suitability for mobile operation thanks to an optional V-mount battery plate, the QxP incorporates a 3RU multi-touch 1920 x 1200 7” LCD screen, touchscreen control, and external HDMI for a rasterizer output with up to 16 instruments. Designed to support IP (SMPTE ST 2110 and 2022-6), SDI and hybrid IP/SDI workflows, the rasterizer is also equally at home on-set in SDR/HDR grading and shading applications, as well as in QC, MCR, engineering and R&D environments.

The Qx and QxL V4.7 software release includes an upgrade to the Linux OS Kernel that allows standard browser-based remote access to the user interface with noVNC. Consequently, there is no longer any need to install a separate application. There are also several major enhancements to the audio functionality, including the ability to receive up to four ST 2110-30/-31 32-channel flows simultaneously under NMOS control, and a new Audio Group Metering function that allows a single 16-channel meter to analyze one group from each of up to four audio streams. In addition, an optional EUHD License for the QxL Series enables units to simultaneously generate and receive ST 2110-20 flows, up to 4K60P 444:12-bit.

PHABRIX will also highlight the introduction of class-leading Waveform Monitoring Instrumentation for its Qx and QxL Series. The new instrument delivers all the fine detail needed for camera shading or image grading, and users have the choice of Overlay, Stacked and classic Parade display modes with the option of multi-coloured, highlighted, neon or monochrome traces. It also offers the flexibility of real-time operation and support for the wide range of SDR and HDR SDI and IP video formats for which PHABRIX is renowned.

Completing its plans for IBC 2022, there will be an opportunity to find out about the latest developments in the Sx Series of handheld instruments, including automatic Link Detection for single links of multi-link 3G- and HD-based UHD formats. PHABRIX will also showcase the phenomenal versatility of its popular Sx TAG IP handheld instrument.

You might also like...

Building Software Defined Infrastructure: Part 2 - Processing & Streaming Media Essence

Welcome to Part 2 of Building Software Defined Infrastructure - a new multi-part content collection from Tony Orme. This series is for broadcast engineering & IT teams seeking to deepen their technical understanding of the microservices based IT technologies that are…

IP Security For Broadcasters: Part 12 - Zero Trust

As users working from home are no longer limited to their working environment by the concept of a physical location, and infrastructures are moving more and more to the cloud-hybrid approach, the outdated concept of perimeter security is moving aside…

Disruptive Future Technologies For HDR & WCG

Consumer demands and innovations in display technology might change things for the future but it is standardization which perhaps holds the most potential for benefit to broadcasters.

Essential Guide: Building Hybrid IP Systems

This Essential Guide brings together insight from four seasoned professionals who design, build and configure broadcast infrastructure at Systems Integrators in the USA and Europe. Our contributors here are from Aret, Broadcast Solutions and CP Communications and they are all…

IP Security For Broadcasters: Part 11 - EBU R143 Security Recommendations

EBU R143 formalizes security practices for both broadcasters and vendors. This comprehensive list should be at the forefront of every broadcaster’s and vendor’s thoughts when designing and implementing IP media facilities.