The KVM switching ability of the ServSwitch DTX HD KVM extender in use allows the spatial separation of the audio/video cutting stations from the corresponding media servers. Numerous computers in a standard IP network can thus be controlled regardless of distance,the transmission of the high-resolution video signals (1920 x 1200) is in real time.
Furthermore, USB support ensures that peripherals required, such as jogwheel or spacemouse, can be integrated without problems. Altogether, the installation at the ZDF consists of two DTX Controllers, 44 Single-Head Transmitters, 74 Dual-Head Receivers and 131 Dual-Head Transmitters.

"With our KVM extenders for the studio sector, work can be organized considerably more efficient and flexible", Axel Bürger, Managing Director of Black Box Deutschland GmbH, explains. Graphic designers, for example, have access to a pool of high-performance computers which they share. That way resources are used most efficiently, saving expenses on software licences, hardware and energy.
The same goes for sound studios, as well as audio and video cutting stations. "Especially during live broadcasts you must be able to completely rely on the devices in use. The joint project with our partner Studio Hamburg MCI at the ZDF shows that our products meet the highest requirements with regard to failure safety, user friendliness and flexibility."

With "Free Tech Support" for free and competent technical advice on the phone, free test scenarios, as well as installation and maintenance services, Black Box offers an exceptional service program. The Black Box main catalogue is well-known in the industry and comprises an extensive product portfolio on more than 700 pages. It provides details of approx. 10,000 IT products such as network components, as well as solutions for infrastructures and applications.

The headquarters of Black Box Corporation is in Pittsburgh, USA. Worldwide, the company has approximately 5000 employees, 65 of which in Germany. Black Box Deutschland GmbH has been active on the German market since 1984. Its regular customers include small and medium-sized businesses, as well as big enterprises of various branches, such as services, industry, telecommunications, health care and public administration, and the banking and insurance sector.