OB Van Solutions

In the fast-paced environment of outside broadcast the need for efficiency and flexibility has never been greater. Production staff rely on their equipment and the ability to access it instantly and without compromise.

KVM switching allows operators to access any device, whenever they need to, simply and quickly. The number of operator workstations is reduced, making better use of space and reducing power consumption, as well as making production teams more efficient.

IHSE KVM systems are selected by the world’s leading outside broadcast production companies for the latest and most sophisticated OB vehicles. Those in daily operation around the world in the production and transmission of major sporting, cultural and historical events.

IHSE Draco tera KVM switches are designed to operate with total reliability. Extensive backup and redundancy features add to the level of confidence that can be built into OB van designs. Ensuring continuous operation in the most intense and high pressure broadcast situations.

IHSE Draco tera KVM switches work with all broadcast production tools, including the latest HD and 4K/UHD systems as well as legacy analogue devices. They interact and transfer essential data via USB HID, high-speed USB 2.0 and serial interfaces and carry all forms of analog and digital audio.

IHSE Draco tera KVM switches allow operators, engineers and producers to manage all broadcast devices from their individual workstations, without needing to change position or interrupt colleagues. With just a simple keyboard command, each operator can instantly connect to any device on the vehicle and operate it as though it was at their side, with no delay, visual artefacts or lack of response.

• Instant connection and switching to all devices.  
• Near-zero video transmission latency.
• HD-SDI and USB 3.0 parallel switching.
• Mixed copper and fiber configuration.
• Supports all digital and audio video formats.
• Extensive redundancy and security options.
• Modular, expandable, future-proof design.
• From 8 to 576 non-blocking, assignable ports.