Lawo V__matrix offers a completely virtualized real-time audio/video routing and processing infrastructure. V__matrix is based on data center principles of flexibility, fabric computing and COTS economics. Whether an OB truck, a TV studio or a broadcast operation center, V__matrix creates a fully virtualized core infrastructure based on high-capacity FPGA based core processing modules upon which Virtual Modules (VM) are loaded to create the functionality required. Multiple cores are connected through redundant 10GE and 40GE connections to an IP network to form a distributed IP routing and processing matrix that provides frame-accurate, clean switching. The V__matrix ecosystem scales linearly from tens to thousands of I/O and processing functions which make it ideal for any size live broadcast facility, small or large.
With Lawo’s innovative licensing model, Virtual Modules can be assigned to a particular core processing module or be stored in an on-site license server allowing for unprecedented flexibility. The current line-up of V__matrix Virtual Modules include:
• vm_streaming – SDI-to-IP Gateway
• vm_udx 4K/HDR Format Converter – IP Up/Down/Cross and Color Space Converter
• vm_dmv – World’s first expandable distributed UHD IP Multiviewer