Tempest Control App

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Take System T to the next level with the Tempest Control App (TCA), a virtualized control solution designed for the next generation of broadcast production. ‘Virtualised control’ or the use of software control interfaces is a key component in the development of remote and distributed production models, opening the door to an array of new system design possibilities, whilst offering significant production and operational advantages to broadcasters.

TCA is a fully featured software control interface which allows operators to control all of system T’s mixing, routing, and processing from as little as a touchscreen interface. Compatible with all new and existing System T processing engines, including cloud-based, and hardware control interfaces, TCA delivers an unparalleled level of flexibility and efficiency to both on and off-prem productions.

Uniquely to System T, TCA offers a unified operator experience across all control interfaces, from large-format consoles to virtual, there’s absolutely no difference.

Features

Virtualised – no need for dedicated control surface hardware
Unrestricted – complete control of the System T feature set
Remote or At Home – Full IP connectivity to Tempest Engines, I/O and other control surfaces
Hands on – up to six System T Fader Tiles and a Master Tile can be connected

TCA for Station Automated Audio Production

The combination of the Tempest Control App (TCA), a Tempest Engine and SSL Network I/O delivers a system that is ideally suited to Production Automation driven facilities. TCA can run on a dedicated PC or virtualised on shared server hardware, saving space and budget.

System T is compatible with EVS Cerebrum, Grass Valley Ignite, Kahuna, Ross Overdrive, Sony ELC and Viz Mosart production automation systems. In the example system shown here we have the main System T Engine located in a Machine Room accompanied by a Tempest Control Rack. Network I/O units in the Machine Room provide baseband audio interconnection as required. In the Production Gallery, console software control is provided via a Touchscreen and Fader Tile which are connected via video and USB extension to the Tempest Control Rack. There is Control Room I/O for monitoring. SSL Network I/O units can be placed on the studio floor or anywhere in the facility to provide I/O where required.

TCA for Remote Flypack Production

System T is inherently suited to remote production due to the distributed, IP connected building blocks of control surfaces, processing and I/O.

For events requiring an on-site audio console (where low-latency audio feeds are needed), a system could consist of a TE1, local I/O, network switches and a laptop or mini-PC running TCA. A fader tile could be added if onsite physical controls are needed.

System T’s advanced surface connectivity options mean that another control surface – of any size – can remotely connect as and when needed to the TCA running on-site, providing a large-format control surface in an ideal studio environment to remotely control the audio processing happening on-site.

TCA for Backup

TCA can be deployed as a backup control surface for mission-critical applications, without the physical requirements of a traditional console. Utilising System T’s Dormant Backup feature, TCA (or any System T control surface) can take control of active audio processing in an instant, through a single button push.

TCA for Additional Operators

TCA can be used to provide additional operator positions for scenarios requiring two or more operators. These can be configured as permanent or temporary connections, easily managed through System T’s advanced remote capabilities. Fader tiles and touch screens can be connected to each instance to provide physical controls.

TCA for Offline Prep

TCA can be used as a standalone, offline application to prepare showfiles in advance or for system training and familiarisation. TCA replaces the previous T-SOLSA software package and continues to be available free-of-charge for offline and remote operation.