AirBox Neo CIB 2022.9

AirBox Neo CIB

AirBox Neo CIB (Complete Integrated Broadcast) is a comprehensive, all-in-one software suite for professional video playout and streaming. It combines the functionality of a multi-channel video server, live production switcher, graphics engine, and IP streamer into a single, integrated application. Designed for 24/7 reliability, it supports a wide range of inputs/outputs (including SDI, NDI®, SRT, RTMP) and offers advanced features like multi-viewer monitoring, redundant failover, and automated playlist scheduling for unattended operation.

📺 Primary Users

AirBox Neo CIB is developed for broadcast engineers, live event producers, streaming technicians, and playout automation specialists. It is specifically designed for professionals who need a robust, unified software solution for multi-channel video playout, live streaming, IP signal processing, and broadcast automation in television, live events, and OTT (Over-the-Top) streaming environments.

✨ Key Features & Capabilities

• Multi-Channel Playout & Automation: Playout multiple channels simultaneously from scheduled playlists with support for various video/audio formats, transitions, and logo insertion.

• Advanced IP Streaming & Gateway: Act as an IP video gateway, ingesting and transmitting streams using SRT (Secure Reliable Transport), NDI®, RTP/RTSP, RTMP, and HLS. Ideal for contribution and distribution over IP networks.

• Integrated Live Production Switcher: Perform live cuts, mixes, and transitions between live sources (cameras, graphics, VTRs) and playlist items within the same software environment.

• Built-in Graphics & CG Engine: Add lower thirds, tickers, clocks, and branding graphics with animations. Supports HTML5 graphics and data-driven templates (RSS, XML).

• Multi-Viewer Monitoring & Control: Comprehensive monitoring dashboard with customizable multi-viewer layouts for all channels, sources, and system health.

• Redundancy & Failover Support: Professional-grade hot standby and automatic failover configurations to ensure uninterrupted on-air operation.

• Automation & Control Protocols: Compatible with industry-standard automation protocols like VDCP, VDCP+, and Ember+ for integration into larger broadcast control systems.

🆕 What’s New in AirBox Neo CIB V2022

The V2022 release emphasizes enhanced IP workflows, cloud readiness, and operational efficiency:

1. Extended SRT & NDI® 5 Support: Full support for the latest versions of SRT (with improved security and congestion control) and NDI® 5 (including high-efficiency NDI®|HX3).

2. Cloud Deployment & Hybrid Workflows: New tools and configurations to support deployment in cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and facilitate hybrid on-premise/cloud operations.

3. Enhanced User Interface & Dashboard: A more intuitive, customizable operator interface with improved touch-screen support and a centralized “mission control” dashboard.

4. Improved Codec Support & Processing: Added support for HEVC/H.265 encoding/decoding for more efficient streaming and updated GPU-accelerated processing for effects and graphics.

5. Advanced Automation Scripting: More powerful scripting and API capabilities for creating complex, custom automation scenarios and integrations with third-party systems.

🖥️ System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements (Single Channel HD)

• OS: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) version 1909

• CPU: Intel Core i7 (8th generation) or Xeon E5 equivalent

• RAM: 16 GB

• GPU: NVIDIA Quadro P2000 or GeForce GTX 1660 with 4 GB VRAM

• Storage: 500 GB SSD for OS and applications + high-speed RAID for media (SAS SSD recommended)

• Network: Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports

• I/O: Supported capture/playout cards (e.g., AJA, Blackmagic DeckLink) for baseband SDI/HDMI.

Recommended System Requirements (Multi-Channel 4K/IP Gateway)

• OS: Windows 10/11 Pro for Workstations or Windows Server 2019/2022

• CPU: Dual Intel Xeon Scalable or AMD EPYC processors (16-core+ each)

• RAM: 64 GB or more ECC RAM

• GPU: Dual NVIDIA RTX A4500 / A5000 or Quadro RTX 6000 with 24+ GB aggregate VRAM

• Storage: High-performance NVMe RAID array (minimum 2 TB) for 4K media and caching

• Network: Dual or Quad 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports (for high-bitrate IP streams)

• I/O: Multiple 4K-capable I/O cards (e.g., DeckLink 8K Pro, AJA Kona 5) for baseband requirements.

• Other: Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), hardware license dongle, dedicated broadcast monitor.