

- VIRTUAL STUDIO MANAGER SERIAL
- VIRTUAL STUDIO MANAGER SOFTWARE
- VIRTUAL STUDIO MANAGER CODE
- VIRTUAL STUDIO MANAGER TV
With the freely configurable LCD button panel-series and the virtual GUI vsmPanel, the entire production environment can be monitored, managed, and controlled.
VIRTUAL STUDIO MANAGER SOFTWARE
Where the operator is concerned, the VSM system offers hardware and software panels. The VSM, of course, also controls the internal system hardware, such as “Under Monitor Displays” (UMDs) and “General Purpose Interfaces” (GPIs). This ensures that the VSM represents a control solution that is constantly up to par and ready for use with cutting-edge technology. Our developers constantly add new protocols on request of our customers to continuously improve the VSM and to expand its usability. The VSM also allows the connection to automation systems as well as the control of video servers, audio work stations, CD/DVD players, and clip players. The list of supported protocols also includes video mixers, audio consoles, multiviewers, monitors, intercom systems, modular equipment and multiple foreign devices.
VIRTUAL STUDIO MANAGER CODE
The VSM supports control protocols for audio, video, time code and control routers of all established manufacturers.
VIRTUAL STUDIO MANAGER SERIAL
Generally, all controlled hardware can be integrated into the VSM control system via IP-based serial ports, GPIs, or other standard ports. Another advantage of the server cluster is the ability to implement software updates without interrupting the current broadcast. In the case of one server failing, this server’s functions are smoothly picked up by another server in the cluster. This load distribution guarantees the highest level of system availability. What makes this VSM server cluster special in comparison to a Master/Backup-design is that different functions are distributed to different servers that all operate concurrently. The servers can be based in different locations and provide all data multiple times, thereby providing a redundant system. A redundant designed multiserver system can include up to 16 servers in one cluster. The base of the VSM control system consists of one or multiple routers, for increased redundancy. The TCP/IP structure also allows remote access to the system. If the latter only features serial ports, CommServers must be used to translate from RS-422 or RS-232 to TCP/IP. Devices to be controlled are connected to the IP backbone, while third party devices are connected to the VSM via TCP/IP or RS-422/RS-232. This means that the VSM is designed as an “Island Solution” but can also be smoothly integrated into an existing network. This makes the Virtual Studio Manager the most flexible control solution to satisfy constantly evolving production demands. Most importantly, the VSM offers a unique feature: when running together with the vsmPanel application, the control system provides numerous, freely configurable software front-ends for all users and applications. Additionally, the VSM control system offers functions, such as Tally, GPI, and Tie-Line Management as well as global labels of connected devices without requiring additional control systems. The VSM controls routers and their integrated DSP functions, multiviewers, video mixers, audio consoles and modular equipment as well as any third-party devices.
VIRTUAL STUDIO MANAGER TV
Having become the standard for OB-Vans, VSM has also proven itself to be a reliable partner for control functions in radio and TV studios, and master control rooms, around the globe. During the last few years, this vision has grown into one of today’s most powerful and cost-efficient universal control systems for broadcast applications. Thus, components such as a video switcher or router can be interchanged at any time, without impacting upon the end-user operation. The basic concept of Lawo's Virtual Studio Manager (VSM) is to control all production devices, their parameters and functionalities from a single, freely-configurable user interface which remains independent of the manufacturer.
