Appear X Platform SRT Solution Revolutionises Grupo RBS’s MCR And Playout Infrastructure

Appear has been chosen by Grupo RBS, one of the largest media conglomerates in Brazil, to deploy Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) primary distribution solutions, so that it can centralise MCR and playout functionality at a single site.

This deployment utilizes Appear’s hardware accelerated SRT technology to connect 11 sub-affiliate sites across Brazil, all of which previously had MCR and playout functionality, with its Master Control Room (MCR) and playout operation in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

SRT is rapidly becoming the preferred protocol for primary video distribution for broadcasters thanks to its ability to overcome the obstacles of traditional broadcast delivery over unreliable networks. This is especially important when streaming content from central playout facilities to geographically dispersed local affiliate stations. One of the main challenges in primary distribution over the public internet is ensuring broadcast-quality signal integrity, where packet loss, jitter, and unpredictable bandwidth can challenge traditional transport protocols. SRT effectively tackles these issues with error correction mechanisms, adapting to network quality. With its industry-leading scalability and density, it was the ideal solution to enable Grupo RBS to integrate and optimise its MCR and playout workflows.

Appear’s SRT solution provides the lowest cost for channel transmission over the public internet, enabling operators to confidently replace expensive satellite links and dedicated fibre circuits. Additionally, SRT empowers operators to reduce the transport budget of moving studio functionality such as media asset management to the cloud. In a single 2RU chassis, Appear’s X20 Platform as an SRT gateway can handle up to 1,536 connections (12 cards x 128 connections per card) and up to 72Gb of SRT traffic, saving space and power consumption at a much lower cost base. SRT also enables organizations to change the economics of migration to Internet distribution in their favour.

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