EVS has recently released two new product lines and added several software capabilities to its Neuron Network Attached Processor. Built on an IP backbone, and providing SDI connectivity as an option, Neuron is EVS’ Media Infrastructure offering.

This solution is designed as “the glue” for IP infrastructures and can perform  time processing tasks in SDI, IP, or hybrid production environment.

The introduction of Neuron COMPRESS provides new JPEG XS encoding and decoding capabilities. The new addition is a high-density solution, offering up to 32 UHD or 64 FHD encoders/decoders in one rack unit.

“By adding JPEG XS compression to EVS Neuron, EVS is setting new standards in terms of network performance and flexibility in various IP environments. It is a key enabler for the successful deployment of remote production workflows, providing low latency transport of high-resolution signals for easy sharing between multiple sites, while preserving the quality of the vide,” commented Jean Pierre Nouws, Solution Manager at EVS.

On the other hand, Neuron PROTECT backups broadcast networks from single points of failure, using intelligent, redundant, isolated (automatic) change overs. These communicate with each other, meaning that if one fails, the other continues to output content on the network.

Available within EVS’ Neuron, the PROTECT line use encapsulation standards like ST2022 and ST2110 and are capable of handling up to 16 channels of full HD or 4 channels of UHD and transporting these over two redundant 100Gb/s Ethernet connections. Optionally, Neuron PROTECT can be enhanced with an SDI I/O module. This will add 40 physical SDI HD-BNC connectors, allowing easy integration of existing SDI operations in an IP environment, acting as bridge or gateway. PROTECT can be used as a multi-channel A/V-over-IP transceiver, A/V probe, Up-down-cross converter, automatic change over (ACO) and firewall.

“With Neuron PROTECT, broadcasters benefit from the redundancy assurance they were accustomed to in the traditional SDI domain, but that has been missing since the migration to IP,” said Jean Pierre. “It introduces a new, intelligent backup switching method to provide protection from unreliable or even hostile sources, ensuring full peace of mind during every live broadcast” he added.