Euronews to Deploy EVS Technology for Live and Studio Based News Productions as it Moves to HD

Bernard Fournier, head of AV support at Euronews, said: “In a breaking news environment where things change literally by the minute, it is essential that we have fast, flexible and ultra-reliable technology that can be configured for both studio and live productions. EVS is widely recognised as the industry standard for this type of fast-paced workflow. Having the ability to edit on-the-fly while recording was also crucial in our decision for our production team.”

The innovative EVS news solutions will sit alongside Euronews’ existing Harmonic storage and playout systems. The XS servers will be used to enable either live or studio-based news productions – ingesting multiple feeds and playing out live coverage or playing out content on the screens behind the presenters in its studios. It will also allow Euronews to manage 16 audio channels from ingest to playout, which fits with their need to report news in 13 different languages. The IPDirector system will be used to control the ingest and playout commands, as well as manage content.

The XS servers importantly provide Euronews with the last-minute flexibility essential for today’s news broadcasters. The servers can be configured differently for each function, with up to six reversible HD channels per server. The servers are connected via EVS’ high bandwidth sharing network XNet2, giving operators immediate access to ingested content on any server from any IPDirector workstation.

“TV production does not get any more pressurised than news so we’re delighted that Europe’s leading news channel has put its trust in EVS to enable its live news workflow,” said Henry Alexander, svp entertainment and news at EVS. “The XS servers and IPDirector systems seamlessly integrate with Euronews’ existing third-party systems to enable a fast and flexible news production workflow.”

About EVS
EVS provides its customers with reliable and innovative technology to enable the production of live, enriched video programming, allowing them to work more efficiently and boost their revenue streams. Its industry-leading broadcast and media production systems are used by broadcasters, production companies, post-production facilities, film studios, content owners and archive libraries around the globe. It spans four key markets – Sports, Entertainment, News and Media.

Founded in 1994, its innovative Live Slow Motion system revolutionised live broadcasting. Its reliable and integrated tapeless solutions, based around its market-leading XT server range, are now widely used to deliver live productions worldwide. Today, it continues to develop practical innovations, such as its C-Cast second-screen delivery platform, to help customers maximise the value of their media content.

The company is headquartered in Belgium and has offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North and Latin America. Approximately 500 EVS professionals from 20 offices are selling its branded products in over 100 countries, and provide customer support globally.