Streambox^® IFB Server and Client

The Streambox® IFB Server and Client are part of the video management layer of Streambox’s solutions for live newsgathering which play a key role in the work flow between the studio, the anchor, and the field reporter.

The IFB solution enables the news bureau to communicate live with the field reporter over the back channel IP connection established for the video stream. It helps the studio provide cues and information to the field reporter about the on-air schedule. The solution is widely used for real-time talk-back and Q & A between the field reporter and the anchor for more in depth coverage of breaking news stories over low latency IP network connections.

Other applications areas include emergency response for communication between first responders and relief management staff at regional or central response centers.

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Solution Overview
The Streambox® IFB Server and Client are compatible with the entire suite of Streambox platform solutions, from small form factor encoding clients and software, to management and play-out systems. The solution integrates seamlessly into the live newsgathering work flow between the field reporter or remote bureau, the studio, and the anchor.

Streambox^® ACT-L3™ Codec
The ACT-L3™ codec features an advanced proprietary video compression technology optimized for interlaced video. It is developed specifically for broadcast video and provides more efficient compression than MPEG and H.264. ACT-L3™ is highly adaptable to differing data rate requirements.

The robust family of ACT-L3™ Video Transport solutions features innovative error correction and bandwidth shaping technologies which enable users to manage, control, and mitigate packet loss and correct irregularities common to video delivery over packet-based networks.

Reliable Audio Stream Management
When field reporters, remote bureaus, and SNG trucks capture and stream video to a broadcast center or studio via Streambox® Encoders, up to six simultaneous audio streams can be routed through the IFB Server to and from the anchor and reporter over the back-channel IP connection. The studio provides the IP address for the video destination as the reporter or remote bureau receives cues from the studio on one audio channel. Another channel is then used for live talk-back with the anchor.

Solution Features
• Centralized IFB Server
• Efficient routing of incoming and outgoing audio streams over the back-channel IP connection
• Support for up to six simultaneous audio streams
• Six analog channels of balanced XLR
• High quality, low latency audio streams
• User selectable audio output devices such as wireless Bluetooth clients, USB/XLR audio adapters, or wired
  connections

  Technical Specifications

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