APU Improves Signal Routing Flexibility, Efficiency With Riedel MicroN Devices posted: 06/07/2016
Azusa Pacific University (APU) has extended its deployment of Riedel Communications gear with the purchase of four new MediorNet MicroN 80G media distribution network devices that enable the university to link sites across its Azusa, California, campus in a decentralized routing matrix. Complementing APUs existing MediorNet Modular real-time media network, Artist digital matrix intercom, and RockNet digital audio network systems, the MicroN devices support uniquely flexible, cost-effective, and easy-to-manage signal processing, routing, and distribution.
Riedels systems are an integral part of supporting the massive quantity and variety of productions that occur at the various Azusa Pacific venues - sports broadcasts, concerts, broadcast journalism programs, corporate events, galas, and more, said Erik Mahoney, Broadcast/Production Systems Engineer for IMT Media Services at APU. The Artist, RockNet, and MediorNet systems have allowed us to bring the separate venues together into one cohesive production environment in which all our communications, audio, video, and more can be easily routed and utilized anywhere on campus. The flexibility and ease of configuration, not to mention Riedels rock-solid reliability, have allowed us to do more frequent and more complex productions than ever before.
APU is a comprehensive evangelical Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Deploying multiple interconnected MicroN units over the course of just four hours, APU created a decentralized routing system that distributes signal load, takes advantage of flexible node placement, and eliminates any single point of failure. The university has installed four MediorNet MicroN units in the control room at the Turner Lynch Campus Center, located at APUs main campus in Azusa. This control room serves a variety of production spaces throughout the campus that host high-profile corporate events, TEDx Talks, sports broadcasts, special lecture capture/streaming, concerts, the universitys commencement ceremonies, and chapel worship services held across multiple sites.
With on-board signal-processing capabilities including frame synchronization, embedding/de-embedding, and delays, the MicroN-based solution can handle SDI signals in a very powerful, tremendously versatile, and highly scalable routing solution. Built-in processing has not only eliminated the need to purchase and support separate processing cards and hardware, but also helps to conserve valuable rack space. As its needs change, APU can quickly and easily extend the router in both signal capacity and distributed system locations with the addition of further MicroN nodes to the network.
When we made the decision to replace our old 40 x 40 HD-SDI router, MicroN was the clear choice, added Mahoney. Using MicroN as our router, weve been able to eliminate layers upon layers of interconnected routers and signal transport systems and simply work with one MediorNet system that does it all, including built-in signal processing. As the needs of the university and our clients increase and evolve, we can easily add additional units - wherever they are physically needed - to increase our I/O. Because MicroN will integrate easily into 4K and IP workflows, we know that we are making a sound investment for both todays needs and the needs future broadcast technology will bring. In the several months we have had MicroN, performance has been flawless, and we havent had a single instance where we were able to point to a traditional router and say, Yeah, that did that better.
Since installing MicroN, the small engineering team at APU has seen a significant reduction in its workload, thanks to the combination of signal transport and routing systems into one system that makes it much easier to manage day-to-day configuration changes. These new efficiencies allow the team to support a greater number of productions with increased complexity, all with tighter turnaround times.
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APU Improves Signal Routing Flexibility, Efficiency With Riedel MicroN Devices posted: 06/07/2016 
