Appear X10 UHD DSNG Encoding Modulation Platform

The X10 is a tailor-made solution for DSNG production applications.

The X10 DSNG is a dedicated solution for Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG), supporting encoding/decoding and satellite uplink/downlink in a single chassis. With the increasing demand for live event coverage, the X10 DSNG is a compact and powerful solution that meets the very specific and challenging needs of DSNG and mobile production.
Given the limited space, equipment size, and power consumption of DSNG trucks, these are critical factors for operators when choosing compact technological solutions. The Appear X10 DSNG provides operators with all the necessary functionalities for encoding/decoding and satellite uplink/downlink, all integrated into one chassis.
The X10 DSNG supports a range of compression technologies and protocols, capable of simultaneously supporting both satellite and fiber transmission, with built-in security and redundancy features to ensure that all live broadcasts are not only secure but also reliable.
The programmable interface of the X10 DSNG can be adjusted and upgraded to support newly defined video protocols, ensuring that this solution meets the current needs of DSNG operators and will continue to support them in the coming years.

Product Features:

The development of the X10 DSNG aims to leverage the new opportunities brought about by the continuous evolution of ultra-high-speed IP networks across all broadcasting domains. This platform is designed to address all the challenges posed by fully IP-based infrastructures, featuring:

• Low Latency

Backplane latency is low (under 1 millisecond), making the overall impact on latency negligible. Whenever a delay buffer is needed (e.g., for IP de-jittering), the buffer size and latency are adjustable.

• MPEG and Local IP Processing

The ability to handle all common video protocols provides a future-oriented solution. The X10 DSNG is based on flexible programmable hardware, which will incorporate currently undefined new standards as needed.
AVC, HEVC, JPEG XS, and JPEG2000 Compression
The X10 DSNG supports all common compression technologies used in professional broadcasting, allowing it to adapt to various applications, remote production, video networking, and all operational requirements for distribution.

• IP Network Security

A video-centric, cost-effective, and easily deployable high-capacity firewall feature that can monitor and regenerate traffic as needed.

• Capacity

The switching module supports up to 4000 streams/services (2000 inputs and 2000 outputs) or 10G traffic. The DSNG switching module supports 128 data streams (64 inputs and 64 outputs).

• Monitoring and Control

A built-in management system to effectively manage the configuration of a large number of broadcasting applications. Extensive external monitoring and control options, including SNMP, Syslog, and Prometheus support.

• Access Control

A new standard for access control, user management, and IP security, ensuring secure access to critical network devices. Each user can define an account with four different access levels.

• Redundant Security

Designed to be as reliable and secure as possible, even when used independently. The uniquely efficient dedicated hardware design aims for high reliability and stability. In the event of an internal failure, a range of redundancy options can be activated to keep the chassis fully operational.

Module Introduction:

• DSNG Switching Module

• 4K UHD Codec Module

• DSNG Modulation Output Module