Sencore featured on KSFY-ABC
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Sencore is Hiring!
Are you or someone you know looking for a great place to work? Sencore, a leader in high-quality video delivery engineering is hiring for a variety of positions and internships in Sioux Fall – SD and TBD satellite offices in the US. Sencore has a full benefits package for their employees and an outstanding high-tech, high-energy environment where great ideas come to life from our hard working team.
Some of the position titles we are seeking include:
- Sales Account Manager – Central Territory
- Component Engineer – Sioux Falls, SD
- Verification Test Engineer – Sioux Falls, SD
- Human Resources Manager – Sioux Falls, SD
- Staff Software Engineer – Sioux Falls, SD
- 2012 Summer Internships – Sioux Falls, SD
If you are interested in joining the Sencore team, visit our careers page for more information today!
Book a live demonstration at NAB! April 16-19, South Upper Hall Booth 3612
Catch a demo of Sencore’s top products at the 2012 NAB Show:
Hi422P Contribution Receiver Decoder: MRD 5800
At the 2012 NAB Show, Sencore will be debuting the company’s upcoming MRD 5800 receiver/decoder, which supports today’s highest quality contribution video feeds and provides full H.264, 4:2:2, and 10-bit decoding. In addition, support for up to eight audio PIDs gives operators the flexibility to tackle all of their multi-language, multi-channel, and multi-format delivery challenges. The MRD 5800 will also decode and output Full HD 1080p60 video, ensuring compatibility with popular video formats in use today and well into the future.
VideoBRIDGE End-to-End OTT Monitoring Solution
Sencore will also introduce ground-breaking OTT adaptive stream monitoring enhancements to its proven VideoBRIDGE line of probes and software that will help operators ensure desired QoS from the point of origination, through the delivery network, and onto the customer-premise end viewing devices. VB owners will be able to monitor quality of all popular adaptive bitrate streaming protocols by adding licenses to their existing VB probes, by including the OTT options with new probe installations, and by installing VB software modules directly onto multiscreen client devices. The new options will monitor every aspect influencing the multiscreen viewer experience including extensive protocol breakdown, peak, average, and total bandwidth utilization, and advance packet loss and jitter metrics.
Audio Transcoding and Simultaneous PiP: TXS
The Sencore TXS line of MPEG2/4 transcoders has been updated for 2012 with several must-have features, including audio transcoding and simultaneous PiP (small format video) generation. As always, the TXS delivers a flexible, high-density, high-quality package providing multiple channels of transcoding or transrating in a 1-RU chassis. The TXS transcodes video services from an MPEG transport stream to or from MPEG-2 or H.264 and can format convert from HD to SD. The newest version also supports audio format conversion between common formats, including Dolby Digital and Digital Plus, MPEG-2, HE-AAC and AAC-LC, and linear PCM.
The TXS transcoder is an ideal solution for sourcing MPEG-2 for legacy cable systems, creating H.264 video and efficient audio for an IPTV deployment, or reducing video bandwidth while maintaining quality. The product supports MPEG over IP and ASI input and output, and features up to 16 channels of transcoding and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies.
10GbE Core Network Probe: VB330
Sencore will also be showcasing the new VB330, a Web-based probe for monitoring and troubleshooting 10GbE IP networks in large cable, IPTV, and satellite broadcast chains. With the VB330 probe, operators can view the inner workings of the provider’s 10GbE backbone network and proactively correct errors in the IP transmission that could affect the customer’s viewing experience. The VB330 probe can be equipped with up to two 10GB Ethernet inputs, providing the ability to monitor thousands of IP streams in central headends and network architectures. It features a patented, easy-to-use visual interface for measuring and monitoring IP signals throughout the network. The system can be controlled directly via a standard Web browser or by a VideoBRIDGE controller system.
Transport Stream Server: TSS 6000
The TSS 6000 transport stream server provides complete “channel-in-a-box” functionality, including ad splicing, ad serving, archiving, logo insertion, and EAS insertion, all while maintaining maximum video quality. By utilizing the TSS 6000, users can replace multiple expensive systems that each have different interfaces with a single easy to use and cost effective system. As a complete, frame-accurate play-out solution for single- and multi-channel SD and HD content, the TSS 6000 is ideal for a variety of real-world applications including broadcast time zone delay servers, local ad insertion, signal failure backup, and multi-channel play-out. The server also provides archiving and disaster recovery capabilities, which allow users to archive content for later access during disaster recovery. From recording and editing to frame-accurate splicing, the TSS 6000 is a cost-effective MPEG2/H.264 SD/HD server solution.
PID Filtering for IP Turn-Around Applications: MRD 3187B
Sencore’s MRD 3187B receiver/decoder features a new IP output card that supports PID and service filtering features, ideal for IP turn-around applications. Other important features include genlock and an automatic primary/backup failover; DVB-Common Interface for conditional access; multiservice descrambling; and advanced DVB-S2 capabilities such as 16/32 ASPK demodulation and multistream VCM input support. The MRD 3187B adapts to almost any distribution environment and sets the standard for performance, scalable functionality, and low cost of ownership. The device’s modularity allows users to adapt the product to almost any signal monitoring, processing and decoding, or retransmission application without burdening themselves with the cost of unneeded hardware options.
To schedule a technical demonstration at the show, contact us today at W.Jones@Sencore.com.
Free Exhibit Pass worth $150
Sencore invites you to use our VIP code before March 30, 2012 to receive a free exhibit hall pass to the NAB Las Vegas event April 16 – 19, 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Register here using Sencore’s VIP Code LV1970.
See you in Las Vegas!
We have Launched a new Web-Based Probe for Monitoring 10GbE Networks!
Now monitor and troubleshoot 10GbE IP networks in large cable, IPTV, and satellite broadcast chains. With the VB330 probe, operators can view the inner workings of the provider’s 10GbE backbone network and proactively correct errors in the IP transmission that could affect the customer’s viewing experience.
“Since many large networks are unmonitored, transmission issues can be very hard to find and troubleshoot. The VB330 provides an ideal solution by enabling operators to identify the root cause of IP delivery issues and pinpoint the failure quickly and easily, before it affects customer service,” said Jeff Briden, vice president of product management and customer satisfaction at Sencore. “The VB330 should be standard equipment in any 10GbE network as a tool for reducing operational costs and enabling efficient, high-quality video delivery to improve the end-customer’s viewing experience.”
The VB330 probe can be equipped with up to two 10GB Ethernet inputs, providing the ability to monitor thousands of IP streams in central headends and network architectures. The VB330 features a patented, easy-to-use visual interface for measuring and monitoring IP signals throughout the network. The system can be controlled directly via a standard Web browser or by a VideoBRIDGE controller system.
As the newest and most powerful member in Sencore’s VideoBRIDGE product line, the VB330 probe offers maximum benefit when used in tandem with other blades and probes that make up a complete VideoBRIDGE monitoring system.
The VB330 is now shipping and available for purchase. Contact us at W.Jones@Sencore.com for more information.
Register for the NAB Annual Exhibition now as Sencore’s guest – a $150 value!
Sencore invites you to use our VIP code before March 30, 2012 to receive a free exhibit hall pass to the NAB Las Vegas event April 16 – 19, 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Register here using Sencore’s VIP Code LV1970.
Be sure to visit Sencore in the South Upper Hall – Booth SU3612 while you are there. To schedule a technical demonstration at the show, contact us today at W.Jones@Sencore.com.
Solve reception problems with these five key tests… 8-VSB signal measurements
Check out the article recently published in November’s issue of Broadcast Engineering Magazine – written by Glen Kropuenske of Sencore.
Since the shut-off of analog signals, most broadcasters have received calls from viewers regarding their inability to receive the station’s signal. The quick answer is to check the theoretical footprint and assure viewers that they should be getting a good clean signal, and ask them to adjust their antenna or check the setup on their receiver. But after the call, a broadcaster is left wondering how the RF signal quality really is in a certain area.
When investigating reception complaints, there is a more productive approach to take since most broadcasters are monitoring and testing all video and MPEG signals in their facilities. They can simply extend this monitoring function to analyze the transmitter’s RF signal and specific viewer locations. The RF leg in the signal chain is vital to ensuring quality and reliable reception.
Tools for taking 8-VSB measurements are available in different forms, including handheld SLMs and USB PC probes. They show and quantify problems, and also relate reception difficulties to their causes. These simple measurements can also point to transmitter or transmit antenna issues that may require attention.
Read the full article here: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/vsb_signal_measurements/index.html
For questions contact us at W.Jones@sencore.com
Goodbye 2011, Hello Cutting-Edge Equipment
The year is quickly coming to a close and Sencore is ready to ship your year-end purchases.
Sencore offers operational equipment and toolsets that support broadcast engineers for video delivery, testing and monitoring applications – most Sencore products are available today.
VIDEO DELIVERY – SIGNAL TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS
Receiver Decoders – Add new services and provide the signal monitoring capabilities you have been looking for with our popular MRD chassis combined with a wide range of inputs and outputs.
Modulators – Take advantage of DVB-S2’s bandwidth efficiencies and provide support for any DVB-S2 application with Sencore’s new SMD 989 DVB-S/S2 Satellite Modulator.
MONITORING AND ANALYSIS – HELP DELIVER QUALITY
RF signal analyzers – Pick up the perfect field troubleshooting tool including QAM and DOCSIS and have the ability to provide in-depth information to pinpoint issues throughout any RF distribution system.
PCI subsystems and USB Adapters – Add an additional ASI output to you system, a satellite modulator card for monitoring or a convenient MPEG analysis probe for testing in the field and anywhere in your system. Convert your PC into a receiver or MPEG analyzer with Sencore’s full line of PCI subsystems and easy to use USB Adapters for RF analysis and MPEG analysis, stream capture, or play-out applications. Sencore can help you meet the challenges of delivering any type of video signal.
Contact us today to learn more +1.605.978.4888 or W.Jones@Sencore.com
Sencore White Paper – Leveraging Video Transcoding in Headend and Hub Architectures
Sencore’s recent presentation at the SCTE show was designed to help operators through the challenges of normalizing video content from a variety of sources and to describe the system architecture needed for multi-screen video technology. If you missed the live presentation you can still read the white paper entitled Leveraging video transcoding in headend and hub architectures and learn more about the 3 use cases examined. This paper goes in depth about the best utilization of video transcoding techniques both in content normalization for the last mile and in improving bandwidth efficiency in the distribution network.
The full paper can be found here: http://www.sencore.com/resources/
Paper preview:
Professional broadcasters today face an ever growing array of new technologies, distribution options, format choices, and new and changing standards. Content providers have many choices for distributing digital video via satellite, over the air, and through IP networks. New technologies such as H.264 compression and DVB-S2 modulation offer enticing ways to reduce operating costs, increase quality, or offer new services to subscribers. In addition, the switch from analog to digital video topologies and adoption of high definition services creates the transitional need to simultaneously integrate new equipment while supporting legacy devices and services from end to end in the delivery chain.
The result is that today’s video distribution infrastructures carry compressed video as high definition or standard definition, encoded with different compression algorithms, and bundled with various types of audio and ancillary data services. Service providers must receive this variety of content and normalize it for delivery to the last mile network. Video transcoding devices are being used in headend and hub architectures to solve the challenges of multiple formats within the distribution network, to normalize signals to the requirements of the last mile network, and to increase the efficiency of network bandwidth utilization. The correct application of video transcoding in these different applications requires a deep knowledge of the technologies involved. This presents a challenge for headend engineers as they are required to become experts in multiple standards and codecs in order to configure these new devices for optimal operation in the network.
For more information or for questions about this presentation contact us at W.Jones@Sencore.com today.
Looking for solutions to improve bandwidth for additional services while at the SCTE? – Check out Sencore’s Transcoder TXS 3453
At Sencore’s booth #1412 we are featuring a transcoding demonstrating of an H.264 high-bit stream being transcoded to both MPEG2 and H.264 with superb quality — and at a bit rate you won’t believe!
Stop by and see if you can guess which display is the H.264 or MPEG2 – go even further and see if you can guess what bitrate it is being transcoded at! See you at the show or send any questions or set up a private demo to W.Jones@Sencore.com