In a strategic move to fortify its global presence, Voice of America (VOA) has commissioned a comprehensive broadcast facility at the VOA-Nairobi Bureau. Our team successfully delivered and implemented a cutting-edge infrastructure, featuring two radio studios, a voice-over booth, a TV studio, and a TV control room. This transformative initiative positions VOA to produce digital, TV, and radio content in 48 languages, catering to a diverse non-American audience.

Highlighting Remote Capabilities and Expanded Reach

The VOA Swahili service, with its weekly outreach to over fifteen million listeners across East and Central Africa, now boasts enhanced capabilities. The facility enables journalists to conduct interviews, record shows, and seamlessly transmit content to VOA’s headquarters in Washington DC. Notably, the TV studio is equipped with remote production capabilities, affording VOA-Nairobi the ability to control the studio remotely. This forward-thinking approach places VOA at the forefront of broadcasting technology, ensuring a dynamic and flexible platform for engaging with audiences across the African continent and beyond.

The requirements were met by having the following solution:

• Rodecaster Pro + 4 Shure SM 7B Microphones in each of the radio studios and Voice Over Booths: The choice for Rodecaster Mixer was due to the USB, Bluetooth, and Inbuilt Telephone Hybrid Capability which makes telephone interviews and recording on PC quite efficient. Audio recording and editing were done using Audacity software through a USB connection from the mixer

• A complete NDI video production workflow in the TV Studio: NDI was chosen to connect the studio cameras with the video switcher since a single CAT 6 cable would provide both the camera feed and control functionality over the LAN. In order to achieve this, a Gigabit Switch was used to interface the Video Switcher, Cameras, and Camera Controller after assigning IP addresses to all the devices.
• NDI, Robotic Camera System with Hardware Controller: NDI HX PTZ3 cameras were chosen due to their low latency and little bandwidth requirements needed for NDI Program, Tally feature, PTZ Control, and professional Audio Integration required for Audio Embedding on NDI.

• Teleprompter System: The Robo Prompter was deployed and integrated with NDI HX PTZ3 Cameras which completely enclosed the robotic camera for unhindered camera movement while providing easy access to camera controls. The 22” 16:9 LED LCD offered HDMI connectivity from the PC.

• Wireless Tally System: Cuebi Light was chosen due to its versatility in deployment with Video Switchers and its 100% IP-based connection over a standard WiFi network to a switcher, was a perfect choice in achieving an “All-IP” Workflow in video production.
• Wireless TalkBack and IFB System: MARS T1000 was a perfect choice for wireless talkback using a base station, four belt pack transceivers, and five headsets. The full-duplex feature allowed communication in both directions, which guaranteed efficient and agile team collaboration.

• Light Grid System: Manfrotto Rails were used in mounting the light panels using an a4-wheel sliding carriage with a brake and a 5/8″ mounting spigot. This made it possible to move the lights along the grid whilst ensuring safety by locking them to the desired position. The Rails were attached on 2” Round Tubes Pipes suspended below the studio concrete ceiling slab with a (2×2)” angle line welded onto a 6mm plate for base mounting.

Light Panel with Wireless DMX: 12xPL-E90 Lights were deployed each with an output of 90W power which provided a 2200Lux luminance at a 1-meter distance (center), much
brighter than other similar size LED panels. The DMX console adopts standard DMX512 protocol, 8 faders, and 7 groups switching by 7 colors indicator.

• LIVE Transmission: Teradek Cube was used for live transmission between Nairobi and Washington DC Studio. This was probably the only device on Baseband SDI from the Video Switcher outputs together with the Monitor screens which were connected using HDMI. The project was completed within 2 months including training and commissioning.

All the studios were equipped, users trained and operations commenced soon after the project closure. TV Studio was uniquely designed to allow both manual operation and 100% automation through remote production; for instance, a producer in Washington DC Studio could remotely produce a show in Nairobi Studio in real-time which enhances flexibility whilst saving costs. A journalist is able to go LIVE without an operator in the control room to switch the Cameras and Audio.

Remote LIVE Workflows are continuously providing solutions in broadcast through cloud integration.

“At Jamiro Broadcast, we have cloud-based solution technology and vendor partners required to set up an entire broadcast workflow in the cloud including Ingest, Playout, Live Production, Multiviewer, Monitoring, and Content Distribution. VOA Project was made possible by NDI™ technology partner,” says Conchitah Lilian-Head of Marketing & PR.

Established in 1982, Internews is a global nonprofit organization with a widespread presence, boasting 30 offices worldwide. Its headquarters are strategically located in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris, complemented by regional hubs in Bangkok, Kyiv, and Nairobi. At its core, Internews is driven by the conviction that everyone deserves access to trustworthy news and information, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their lives and fostering transparency to hold those in power accountable. With a commitment to facilitating the flow of reliable information, Internews plays a vital role in building resilient communities and promoting a free and informed media landscape on a global scale.

Jamiro Broadcast supplied low power FM transmission system for 11 sites comprising:

1. 11x 500W DS500 RFE FM transmitters
2. 11x 2-Dipole Antenna System (2KW, 5dBd)
3. 11x 40 Metres ½ inch Feeder Cables

Prior to packaging at Internews’ regional office in Nairobi, the transmitters underwent preconfiguration, aligning them with the necessary audio and RF settings. This meticulous process was followed by final verification before the equipment was dispatched to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). To facilitate smooth installations, feeder cables were precisely cut, and connectors were terminated to the exact required lengths.

To ensure optimal coverage, a sophisticated 2-Dipole Antenna system was readied for deployment across 11 remote sites. Positioned 30 meters above ground level, this strategic arrangement aimed to achieve a substantial coverage radius of 60 km, boasting a combined power output of 2593W Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) through the integration of both the transmitter and the Antenna system.

In configuring the transmitters for seamless functionality, the primary audio connection adopted Analog L+R, interfacing with the inbuilt stereo coder of the DS500. As a contingency measure, the backup audio input was set to the inbuilt IPA200, an optional IP audio Card. This configuration allowed for Full Duplex/Bidirectional Audio Connection via UMTS Modem or LAN, ensuring compatibility with popular platforms such as Icecast 1.x, Icecast 2.x, and Shoutcast. The transmitter web configuration was intelligently programmed for automatic switchover between primary and backup audio, enhancing operational reliability.

In addition to the primary installation contracts, Jamiro broadcast provides an FM signal propagation prediction pattern map before the installation and a final signal coverage map (from the measured RF signal) after installation using professional software and hardware probes for simulation and FM signal measurements respectively.

Jamiro Power also provides turnkey power requirements to the FM remote sites using both green elements and grid supply depending on the customers’ requirements. Our own Solar-Fm package is a good example of an integrated low-power transmission system set up for transmission coverage below 50 Kms radius.

We integrate grid and generator power in big installations using our own JBoards panels which provide a manual or automatic change-over between the 2 sources whilst interfacing the UPS and AVR for clean and regulated power supply to transmitters. JBoards are custom built to fit the load requirements for every installation.

“Our FM transmitters range stands at the perfect intersection among performance, energy-saving, flexibility, reduced initial investment, and maintenance together with the best possible audio and components quality. Jamiro Power has developed products that can help achieve the World Economies requirement that all industries adopt green sources of energy to be able to avoid 2 degrees Celsius of warming which otherwise would be catastrophic, we invested time and resources to develop Solar powered systems that can sustain household and commercial operations with a high return of investment” says Head of Marketing.

In 2019, JamiroBroadcast embarked on a transformative journey by introducing the innovative “MCRPack,” a Master Control Room Solution built on the virtualization concept. This groundbreaking approach, aligned with the modern cloud utility model, has redefined broadcasting as a software-driven business. As exclusive “CINEGY Gold Partners” for the Africa region, JamiroBroadcast, under the guidance of Technical Director Benson Nyaga, has spearheaded the integration of cutting-edge TV Newsroom and MCR solutions, catering to the dynamic needs of customers across the continent.

The MCRPack streamlines the traditional MCR setup, condensing complex and expensive hardware like routers, switchers, and multiviewers into a single, powerful custom-built server with zero SDI interface cards for inputs and outputs. This innovative workflow is adaptable to both new and existing channels, providing a scalable and cost-effective solution. The migration from SDI to IP-based infrastructure is executed gradually, achieving a 100% IP streams registry for MPEG-TS. At the registry server, the management of both Single Program Transport Streams (SPTS) and Multiple Program Transport Streams (MPTS) is seamlessly orchestrated, delivering streams to Multiviewers, Switchers, Routers, and Decoders at the Head-Ends.

Central to this success story is the integration of Cinegy ProCinegy Air PRO, representing the next evolution in broadcast automation and video servers. Departing from traditional monolithic black boxes, Cinegy Air PRO leverages TCP/IP network-attached real-time service appliances, providing a broadcast automation front-end and real-time video server for SD, HD, and/or Ultra HD (4K) playout within an integrated software suite. The collaborative synergy between JamiroBroadcast and CINEGY marks a significant milestone, propelling broadcasting technology forward and ensuring a dynamic, efficient, and future-ready solution for African customers

The installation was conducted at JCC Studio in Bamburi, Mombasa in February 2022 and commissioned after 2 weeks of user training marked with the features below:

1. Playout Module: CinegyAir PRO supports multi-channel playout, including simultaneous playout of several playout channels which can be controlled by a single Cinegy Air PRO control application. A client-Server architecture was deployed to allow playlist creation and control from workstations in the newsroom to the Playout Engine housed in the server room.
2. Graphics Module: Cinegy Titler is the dedicated software-based CG and branding option available for extending Cinegy Air. Cinegy Titler allows the addition of multiple layers of automation-controlled, template-based titles, logos, animated graphics, and more. From simple ticker tapes and lower thirds to multi-layer character animations, Cinegy Titler includes a whole range of advanced effects and features. This module addresses simple requirements such as logo insertion right through to complex branding with templated information and animated video plates.
3. Signal Contribution to Head-End: Cinegy Playout Engine was configured to contribute a MPEG Stream Using SRT protocol to the Head-end in Nairobi using public internet. Cinegy playout supports RTP/UDP and SRT inputs and outputs, which could be configured on unicast or multicast stream depending on the protocol chosen. The solution provides a major saving on 3rdparty encoders required in signal contribution.
4. Outside Broadcast (O.B): Jamiro Broadcast, own streaming Encoder was configured for O.B use by using SRT protocol in live signal contribution from location back to the studio on the public internet. The Encoder Supports up to 4x channels HD encoding using Multiple video resolutions including 2160p, 2160i, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i, 480p, and 480i on Baseband SDI using 3G/HD/SD-SDI with the following supported protocols: UDP, RTP/UDP, Multicast/Unicast, HLS, RTMP, SRT streaming, IGMPv2,

Our success story with the CINEGY brand was launched in 2019 by innovating our own “MCRPack” This is Master Control Room Solution that is built on the virtualization concept. With the modern cloud utility model, virtualization turns broadcasting into a software-driven business.

In any standard MCR, you’ll expect to find Hardware Routers, Hardware Switchers, Hardware Multiviewers, etc. All these complex, expensive and sophisticated gear can be reduced into a single box of powerful custom-built servers with zero SDI interface cards for Inputs and outputs. Our Workflow fits both new and existing channels.

We start with migration from SDI to IP-based infrastructure in a gradual, step-by-step manner until we are able to achieve a 100% IP streams registry for MPEG-TS. At the registry server, we are able to manage both SPTS and MPTS and can deliver the streams to Multiviewers, Switchers, Routers, and Decoders at the Head-Ends.

About Cinegy ProCinegy Air PRO is the logical next step in the evolution of broadcast automation and video servers. Gone are the monolithic black boxes, replaced by TCP/IP network-attached real-time service appliances. Cinegy Air PRO provides a broadcast automation front-end and a real-time video server for SD, HD, and/or Ultra HD (4K) playout, in an integrated software suite.

“JamiroBroadcast is an exclusive “CINEGY Gold Partners” for Africa region, providing our customers with cutting edge TV Newsroom and MCR solutions which we integrate to our customers in Africa.” Says Benson Nyaga –Technical Director

Established in 2005 by the community members and residents of Wajir County, Wajir Community Radio (WCR) embarked on a transformative journey, with the station’s construction beginning in October 2007 and officially launching in May 2010. The Arid Lands Resource Management Project (ALRMP), funded by the World Bank through Arid Lands Resource Management, played a pivotal role in supporting the community’s vision for a local radio station.

WCR sought the expertise of Jamiro Broadcast to upgrade its entire FM transmission chain, expanding its reach to a broader audience in the Northern Eastern Province, covering six constituencies: Eldas, Tarbaj, Wajir North, West, East, and South. With a transmission radius of 140km, WCR now reaches an estimated audience of 270,000 people. This collaboration underscores the commitment of WCR and Jamiro Broadcast to empower communities through enhanced communication, making a lasting impact in the region.

RF signal Coverage transmission simulation was carried out and a suitable Antenna and Transmission configuration was designed using:

• 3KW FM Transmitter
• 6-Bay -Circular antenna system
• IP-STL Signal Contribution

We chose RFE Broadcast’s (DS3000) transmitter which provided the required RF power with its innovative RF design and efficiency (>85%) which means strong reliability, simple control, and easy maintenance which made it perfect for WCR applications using solar power.

The station RF Site is built with solar power which yields a daily average of 22 Kilo Watt Hour (kWh) sufficient to operate the transmitter on full power for 8 hours during the day and automatically the Transmitter is programmed to reduce the power by 70% at night to save on energy.

The DS3000 provides unrivaled audio modulation with an AoIP interface which eliminated the baseband audio connections thus providing uncompressed audio from the studio through an IP STL Link.

Jamiro Broadcast aimed at providing a modern, innovative, and cost-effective solution to WCR which can serve the present and future needs in FM transmission.

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Voice of America (VOA), the U.S. government’s international radio broadcaster, stands as the largest and longest-standing U.S.-funded international broadcaster. Operating in 47 languages, VOA produces digital, TV, and radio content distributed to affiliate stations globally, with a primary focus on a non-American audience.

Within the diverse VOA offerings, the Swahili Service plays a vital role, broadcasting to East and Central African nations, including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Swahili-speaking communities across West and Southern Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The service reaches an impressive fifteen million listeners weekly through mediumwave and various FM affiliates in the region.

To enhance its capabilities, VOA enlisted the expertise of Jamiro Broadcast for the supply and installation of three audio recording studios. The 1st Studio accommodates up to 4 guests, the 2nd Studio accommodates 2 guests, and the 3rd Studio serves as a dedicated voice-over booth for their TV studio. This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing VOA’s capacity to deliver high-quality content to its extensive Swahili-speaking audience, reaffirming its commitment to global communication and information dissemination.

All the Studios were equipped with:

• Rodecaster Pro mixer, Shure SM7B Microphones
• Sony MDR 7506 Headphones
• A 24” iMac with Audacity Audio Editing software.

The journalists are able to conduct live interviews from studio 1 by having guests come in the studio and recording multi-track audio from each guest for further mixing and editing later the audio is packaged into MP3 format and that is then sent to Washington, DC for transmission.

Our team during the installation stage

The installation was carried out in the last quarter of 2021 and user training was offered in January 2022 to eight (8) journalists on the use of Audacity software and Rodecaster mixer for professional audio recording and editing.

Audio production being the key deliverable for this project, training requirement was the major success factor in instilling knowledge requirements to the journalists. Jamiro Academy was able to deliver true mastery skills in audio production.

Jamiro Academy is a new subsidiary for Jamiro Broadcast established in 2022 to offer professional training skills requirements in the Broadcast and Media Industry with a focus on Audio, Video, and Data. Different modules are available for different users including Journalists, Technical Operators, Engineers, and Producers working in broadcast facilities or production companies.

“With the motto of “Spirit of Innovation”, the academy is set to bring forth innovative and revolutionary technologies in broadcast and media business, Says Benson Nyaga-Technical Director, Jamiro Broadcast.”

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The Ubiquiti AF-5XHD sets a new standard in wireless technology with its custom LTU silicon and radio architecture, introducing breakthrough performance. Its core communications processing engine transcends the limitations of generic Wi-Fi chips, delivering low latency, extended range capability, DFS flexibility, higher constellations, increased power output, and heightened receive sensitivity. Noteworthy features include an impressive 21.2 bps/Hz spectral efficiency, line-rate data packet processing for up to 1.34 Gb/s of real data throughput, and the incorporation of innovative Xtreme Range Technology (XRT).

This cutting-edge device is not only a performance powerhouse but also exhibits compatibility with a range of existing Ubiquiti antennas in the 5 GHz band. This includes air Fiber X antennas and specific Rocket Dish antennas. For a comprehensive 5 GHz Point-to-Point solution, users can seamlessly pair the AF-5XHD with a compatible Ubiquiti antenna, further solidifying its position as a leader in the evolution of wireless communication technology.

Its custom LTU silicon and radio architecture provide a breakthrough performance and its core communications processing engine surpasses the limitations inherent to generic Wi-Fi chips to provide low latency, long‑range capability, DFS flexibility, higher constellations, and better power output, along with improved receive sensitivity. The AF-5XHD features 21.2 bps/Hz spectral efficiency, line‑rate data packet processing for up to 1.34 Gb/s of real data throughput, and innovative Xtreme Range Technology (XRT).

The AF-5XHD is also compatible with a number of existing Ubiquiti antennas from the 5 GHz band, including air Fiber X antennas and certain Rocket Dish antennas. Pair the AF-5XHD with a compatible Ubiquiti antenna for a complete 5 GHz Point-to-Point solution.

Ubiquiti Networks LTU airFiber 5XHD Key Features

• Frequency Range: 4.8 GHz – 6.2 GHz (Worldwide)
• Max. Conducted TX Power: 29 dBm (Dependent on Regulatory Region)
• Frequency Accuracy: < 2 ppm
• Channel Bandwidth:
  – 10/20/30/40/50/60/80/100 MHz Selectable
  – Programmable Uplink and Downlink Duty Cycles
• Split TX and RX Frequency
• Split TX and RX Channel Bandwidth
• Local Security Management for SMBs
• Dual Redundant Gigabit Ethernet Ports with PoE
• OFDM and OFDMA Support
• Programmable Transmit Power
• Programmable Duty Cycle (GPS synchronized frames)
• Configurable GPS Synchronisation
• Bluetooth Wireless Configuration
• AlignLock™ Antenna Aiming Guard
• User-Configurable Interference Mitigation
• Redundant Images for Fail-Safe Configuration
• Persistent Spectrum Analysis with Dedicated RX
• Wide Voltage Range, Enhanced Surge Protection

The airFiber AF-5XHD also includes a special IP67 upgrade kit for enhanced protection from dust and water.

Established in 1991 under the leadership of Senior Pastor Wilfred Lai, Jesus Celebration Centre (JCC) stands as an International Pentecostal Ministry with a global presence, including centers in Kenya, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Notably, its main headquarters in Bamburi-Mombasa boasts one of East Africa’s largest glass-built sanctuaries, capable of hosting up to ten thousand people. JCC has rapidly become the fastest-growing worship center, dedicated to spreading the gospel to a global audience.

In a strategic move to enhance its technological infrastructure, JCC enlisted the expertise of Jamiro Broadcast to upgrade its entire Master Control Room (MCR). This comprehensive upgrade involved seamlessly connecting the production studio, news studio, newsroom, and facilitating signal contribution to SIGNET (DVB-T Head-End). The project prioritized a transition to an all-IP infrastructure, ensuring future-ready capabilities.

CINEGY played a pivotal role in realizing this vision by providing their cutting-edge “Air Pro Ver. 21.9,” encompassing software modules for playout, graphics, and encoding. To achieve seamless integration, all software modules from CINEGY were meticulously implemented on Jamiro Broadcast’s highly customized, assembled hardware server. This powerful server not only ensures a smooth transition to an all-IP infrastructure but also possesses the capability to convert SD or HD SDI streams into broadcast-quality, SMPTE-compliant RTP/UDP streams, and vice versa. The collaboration between JCC, Jamiro Broadcast, and CINEGY represents a significant technological leap, equipping JCC with state-of-the-art broadcasting capabilities and ensuring an unparalleled worship experience for its global audience

Picture courtesy Cinegy

The main deliverable included:

• 24 TB Integrated Storage configured in RAID-5 for Asset sharing across the Network
• Full HD Video Encoding using Quadro P2000 GPU for SRT Streams creation and Contribution to Head-end
• Base-Band SD/HD-SDI Output for local monitoring and distribution with the older system
• Cinegy Air Pro front-end, with unparalleled flexibility by playing mixed format and mixed resolution content, as well as UN-rendered edit sequences straight to air.
• Cinegy Titler Character Generation with an addition of multiple layers of automation-controlled, template-based titles, logos, and animated graphics.
• Cinegy Encodefor production content from the studios on multicast IP which allowed broadcast-quality real-time feedback streams for instantaneous review of what is being received.
• JB VID-DEC01: An SDI HD decoder, which supports H.265/H.264 audio and video decode, its IP input supports IP( RTMP/RTMPS/ RTSP/ RTP/ HTTP/ HLS/ UDP/SRT), MPEG2, MPEG4) and has an SDI, a USB, and RS485 output.

SRT Stream, created from CINEGY Playout was used for Program feed contribution to SIGNET DTT Platform in Nairobi using the Public Internet. Originally developed and pioneered by Haivision, SRT stands for Secure Reliable Transport. An open-source video transport protocol and technology stack that optimizes video streaming performance across unpredictable networks. The upgrade was delivered in 10 days including user training and commissioning the installation.
In addition to playout and automation requirements, Jamiro Broadcast offers an MCRPack; An integrated, Innovative solution for Playout, Encoding, Graphics, Transcoding, LIVE Multiviewer, and Live Video production.

Our MCRPack is capable of Capturing two hundred or more streams, managed and routed simultaneously. Individual streams can be accessed from any point in the network, without generation loss. By Virtualization, we substantially reduce the individual hardware components in the MCR by running multiple instances of your broadcasting tools inside virtual machines, eliminating the worry (and expense) of redundant systems once and for all.

“MCRPack is the first all-IP Virtualized MCR solution innovated by Jamiro Broadcast, and as such it represents the successful realization of an ambitious vision encompassing SDI-IP migration,” says Benson Nyaga, Technical Director- Jamiro Broadcast Ltd.

Citizen Extra is an online News channel under the Citizen Digital OTT Platform under the royal media services group which was relaunched in 2015, Citizen Digital has witnessed massive growth to become one of the biggest digital brands in the region. With a combined audience of over 13 million monthly visitors, Citizen Digital continues to deliver the best content to our audience across all platforms.

Ranked among the top 5 most popular websites in Kenya, Citizentv.co.ke website and app, provides Kenyans with the latest breaking news as and when it happens. In the spirit of keeping their viewers satisfied and maintaining the leading position in the market share, Royal Media Services required a reliable, stable, and scalable playout system which many vendors and system integrators have failed to provide over the years!

Jamiro Broadcast received the request to Supply, Install and train the users on our preferred solution: CINEGY Air PRO. Cinegy Air PRO is the logical next step in the evolution of broadcast automation and video servers. Gone are the monolithic black boxes, replaced by TCP/IP network-attached real-time service appliances. Cinegy Air PRO provides a broadcast automation front-end and a real-time video server for SD, HD, and/or Ultra HD (4K) playout, in an integrated software suite.

Jamiro Broadcast assembled the hardware by carefully selecting the components required to match the software specifications and meet the user requirements for an IT enterprise architecture. “Being the only “CINEGY Gold Partners” for Africa region, the solution provides us with cutting edge Newsroom and MCR solutions which we are able to integrate to our customers in Africa.” Says Benson Nyaga –Technical Director. We are able to provide all the established and start-up media channels with CINEGY which goes beyond playout and automation by incorporating the features below:

1. Multi-channel: CinegyAir PRO supports multi-channel playout, including simultaneous playout of several playout channels which can be controlled by a single Cinegy Air PRO control application. Multiple instances of Cinegy Air PRO playout can run on one powerful machine transforming it into a playout server broadcasting multiple independent channels.
2. Live: Cinegy Air PRO can be easily turned into a cart wall/trick mode playout for news, sports, reality show, and other live operations. A/B roll, chain, slow-motion, loop, and bounce playback are all supported and can be controlled with the Cinegy Studio PRO software control panel, via RS-422 compatible devices using 9-pin protocol or even GPI triggers. Cinegy Studio PRO can be integrated into a 3rd party MOS-based newsroom solution such as ENPS, Avid iNews, Octopus, or Annova Systems, so it will automatically download the rundowns via the Cinegy MOS Gateway tool.
3. Cloud Compatible: Cinegy Air PRO can run in a VMWARE ESX, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer virtual environment (VM) and is available on Amazon Web Services Marketplace and Microsoft Azureas well. Running Cinegy Air PRO playout in a VM has many advantages including better hardware utilization, instant deployment of additional channels, much easier migration, and inexpensive high-availability clustering. As SDI cards cannot be virtualized but may still be needed and where they cannot be replaced by RTP or UDP streams via IP, the SDI I/O is done via Cinegy Encode, which performs RTP to SDI conversion and vice versa.
4. Traffic and MAM Integration: Cinegy Air PRO can work completely stand-alone or in concert with media asset management, archiving, and traffic solutions. Cinegy’s MAM solution, Cinegy Archive can be fully integrated with Cinegy Air PRO, as well as a number of leading 3rd party traffic solutions.Media, metadata, placeholders, and graphics elements will seamlessly migrate into the Cinegy Air PRO playout schedule from Cinegy Archive or a 3rd party traffic systemOur success story with the brand was launched in 2019 by innovating our own “MCRPack” This is Master Control Room Solution which is built on virtualization concept.With the modern cloud utility model, virtualization turns broadcasting into a software-driven business. In any standard MCR, you’ll expect to find Hardware Routers, Hardware Switchers, Hardware Multiviewers, etc. All these complex, expensive and sophisticated

When it comes to audio mixing consoles for broadcasting and production using digital and analog technologies with varying feature levels, we definitely trust AEQ because they think about all the particular characteristics you need for your broadcast operation from reliability while ensuring a non-stop operation, excellent audio quality, control, and studio monitoring monitor mute, signaling etc
Their FORUM IP digital consoles come in two different formats: countersunk or desktop and it is designed for ON AIR use.

The FORUM IP LITE version comes with the M_CORE compact engine in 2 RU´s. Up to 3 quadruples channel modules and one control and monitoring unit.

The FORUM IP SPLIT version comes with the FR CORE modular engine in 3 RU´s. Up to 5 quadruples channel modules and one control and monitoring unit.

The modular design approach enables this console to adapt perfectly in different operating scenarios: self-control, booth control, television production control, audio production, mixed configuration, easy integration in large systems.

Main Features

• Configurable monitoring for all system signals.
• 4 Direct-routing buttons on each channel.
• Silent operation by convection cooling
• 2 precision stereo VU meters and pre-fader monitor output.
• Supports 2 digital hybrids.
• Integrated studio and control room speaker and headphone outputs.
• Supports AES/EBU and S-PDIF digital formats.
• Multi-channel IP Networking using Audinate Dante Technology (optional).
• MADI bi-directional fiber-optic connection for 64 digital audio channels (optional).
• 8 GPI and 8 GPO (opto-isolated) and 4 GPO relay outputs
• Audio processing: 3 band equalizer, high pass, and low pass filters, compressor/limiter, and noise gate.
• Optional FORUM SCREEN software for visualization and control by touch screen on screens of any size.
• Optional FORUM VIRTUAL software for integral remote control of the console.

FORUM IP can be equipped with AoIP input/output cards, compatible with the new AES67 standard through Audinate’s DANTE™ technology. Using this optional connectivity, it can receive and provide signals from/to other consoles, routers, and other input/output terminal equipment from more than 300 different manufacturers. Multichannel connectivity can also be provided through MADI.

FORUM IP is a digital audio mixing console specifically designed to meet the most rigorous demands of radio and television ON-AIR broadcasting. Its flexible design allows it to readily be adapted to any ON-AIR application. FORUM IP incorporates all of the features necessary for use in environments requiring: automatic monitor speaker cut-off, cough muting, fader start, control signaling, interface signaling for automation of external equipment, external communications management, intercom, etc.

Simplicity and control power are combined into the FORUM IP to satisfy ease of operation – from the most basic to the most advanced requirements. The control surface can be configured with a minimum of 4 faders, and easily expanded to 8 or even 12 channels with the LITE version. If you opt for the SPLIT version, the mixer can expand to up to 24 freely assignable fader channels.

“Forum split is better because is more user-friendly in usage and able to meet the needs of even the biggest radio broadcasters for half of the price compared with other manufacturers. So why do you need to pay more for the same features, and why to learn a complex software setup if you can get a very user-friendly one,” says Sergey Alekseev, Sales manager AEQ.

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Royal Media Services has proudly unveiled its latest addition, Ramogi TV, a Luo station marking the company’s third TV venture alongside Citizen and Inooro. In the relentless pursuit of viewer satisfaction and market leadership, Royal Media Services sought a playout system that was reliable, stable, and scalable—an elusive requirement that many vendors and system integrators struggled to fulfill.

In response to this critical need, Jamiro Broadcast was entrusted with the task of supplying, installing, and training the Ramogi TV team. The chosen solution was CINEGY Air PRO, representing the logical evolution in broadcast automation and video servers. Recognizing the importance of staying ahead in an ever-evolving media landscape, this collaboration ensures that Ramogi TV is equipped with a cutting-edge playout system, solidifying Royal Media Services’ commitment to delivering high-quality content and maintaining its prominent position in the market.

Gone are the monolithic black boxes, replaced by TCP/IP network-attached real-time service appliances. Cinegy Air PRO provides a broadcast automation front-end and a real-time video server for SD, HD, and/or Ultra HD (4K) playout, in an integrated software suite.

We are able to provide all the established and start-up media channels with CINEGY which goes beyond playout and automation by incorporating the features below:

1. Multi-channel: Cinegy Air PRO supports multi-channel playout, including simultaneous playout of several playout channels which can be controlled by a single Cinegy Air PRO control application. Multiple instances of Cinegy Air PRO playout can run on one powerful machine transforming it into a playout server broadcasting multiple independent channels.
2. Live: Cinegy Air PRO can be easily turned into a cart wall/trick mode playout for news, sports, reality show, and other live operations. A/B roll, chain, slow-motion, loop and bounce playback are all supported and can be controlled with the CinegyStudio PRO software control panel, via RS-422 compatible devices using 9-pin protocol or even GPI triggers. Cinegy Studio PRO can be integrated into a 3rd party MOS-based newsroom solution such as ENPS, Avid iNews, Octopus, or Annova Systems, so it will automatically download the rundowns via the Cinegy MOS Gateway tool.
3. Cloud Compatible: Cinegy Air PRO can run in a VMWARE ESX, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer virtual environment (VM) and is available on Amazon Web Services Marketplace and Microsoft Azure as well. Running Cinegy Air PRO playout in a VM has many advantages including better hardware utilization, instant deployment of additional channels, much easier migration, and inexpensive high-availability clustering. As SDI cards cannot be virtualized but may still be needed and where they cannot be replaced by RTP or UDP streams via IP, the SDI I/O is done via Cinegy Encode, which performs RTP to SDI conversion and vice versa.
4. Traffic and MAM Integration: Cinegy Air PRO can work completely stand-alone or in concert with media asset management, archiving, and traffic solutions. Cinegy’s MAM solution, Cinegy Archive can be fully integrated with Cinegy Air PRO, as well as a number of leading 3rd party traffic solutions. Media, metadata, placeholders, and graphics elements will seamlessly migrate into the Cinegy Air PRO playout schedule from Cinegy Archive or a 3rd party traffic system

Our own innovation “MCRPack” is Master Control Room Solution which is built on the virtualization concept is one of our success stories with the brand that was launched in 2019. With the modern cloud utility model, virtualization turns broadcasting into a software-driven business. In any standard MCR, you’ll expect to find Hardware Routers, Hardware Switchers, Hardware Multiviewers, etc. All these complex, expensive and sophisticated gear can be reduced into a single box of powerful custom-built servers with ZERO SDI interface cards for Inputs and outputs.

Our Workflow fits both in new and existing channels. We start with migration from SDI to IP-based infrastructure in a gradual, step-by-step manner until we are able to achieve a 100% IP streams registry for MPEG-TS. At the registry server, we are able to manage both SPTS and MPTS and can deliver the streams to Multiviewers, Switchers, Routers, and Decoders at the Head-Ends.

Jamiro Broadcast assembled the hardware by carefully selecting the components required to match the software specifications and meet the user requirements for an IT enterprise architecture. “Being the only “CINEGY Gold Partners” for Africa region, the solution provides us with cutting edge Newsroom and MCR solutions which we are able to integrate to our customers in Africa.” Says Benson Nyaga –Technical Director.