AirServer is a professional-grade video playout server engineered for operational flexibility and seamless integration into modern broadcast workflows. Built without dependency on proprietary hardware, AirServer provides direct connectivity to NAS and USB storage devices for streamlined media ingest and management.
The platform continuously monitors both internal and external storage locations for incoming file updates, enabling fully automated media workflows with no manual intervention. For remote and unmanned facilities, AirServer features automated email notification upon detection of new media assets, ensuring operators remain informed regardless of their physical location.
AirServer is available as a fully integrated channel-in-a-box solution, combining playout and automation into a single deployment, or as a standalone video server operating under industry-standard VDCP protocol for integration with third-party automation systems. The built-in graphics engine supports real-time overlay of dynamic elements including crawls and logos, eliminating the need for external CG hardware.
The automation layer supports SCTE-35 and SCTE-104 signaling for frame-accurate triggering and control of commercial break insertion, and supports direct control of third-party video servers including Harris, GVG, and Harmonic platforms. A dedicated offline CG editor, playlist scheduling, and asset management application are included, featuring invoicing, as-run report generation, and open interfaces to third-party traffic and billing systems.
Technical Specifications & Features:
- Up to 4 simultaneous HD playout channels
- Native multi-format file playback with no conversion required
- NAS and USB storage connectivity
- Automated storage monitoring with email notification for new asset detection
- Real-time graphics overlay engine — crawls, logos, and dynamic elements
- Offline CG editor for graphics preparation
- Available as channel-in-a-box or VDCP-controlled standalone server
- SCTE-35 and SCTE-104 signaling support for automated commercial break insertion
- Third-party video server control — Harris, GVG, Harmonic, and others
- Integrated playlist scheduling and asset management application
- Squeeze back — 2D real-time resizing