Sony has announced the integration of the Waves Audio’s Cloud MX Audio Mixer with the its M2L-X live production switcher for software-based live production workflows. This collaboration between the two companies signifies a major advancement in cloud broadcast workflows, advancing sound quality and mix management for streamlined, flexible operations.
The M2L-X is designed to address the evolving demands of professional live production within the B2B domain, through the use of a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environment. Particularly in scenarios such as multi-lingual international sports events and local sports content, the M2L-X brings adaptable workflows to mid-to-large-scale live production challenges.
Waves’ Cloud MX is a cloud-based audio mixer with full integration of Waves’ catalogue of audio plug-ins designed for modern broadcast environments in a scalable, remotely operated, broadcast-ready cloud workflow. Its integration with the M2L-X vision switcher provides an balance of high fidelity and operational efficiency fuelling the industry’s move towards cloud production.
Users can enjoy a fast, streamlined workflow in the cloud, with high audio quality and features, including multiple touchscreen support allowing users to combine two Waves FIT Controllers to the same mixer for 32+2 faders and encoders per mix layer, or independently, where each FIT controls a mix layer of the user’s choice. Plug-ins are controlled directly from the Waves FIT controller (and/or Mackie/Midi controllers) offering tactile mixing with plug-ins. Plug-in parameters are auto-mapped to the FIT control surface, allowing users to mix with plug-ins hands-on, with zero manual set up.
‘Sony has been striving to deliver more efficient workflows through our Networked Live ecosystem, which includes solutions, products, services and partners, to transform live production by on-premise/cloud hybrid processing and operations with network connectivity,’ says Sony Corporation Sr General Manager of Media Solutions Business, Masakazu Murata. ‘We are delighted to align the M2L-X software switcher and the Waves Cloud MX Audio Mixer, as this collaboration helps us to achieve our goal and to empower our customers to produce high-quality content.’
‘Our partnership with Sony showcases interoperability between Sony’s M2L-X and Waves Cloud MX, and underscores our dedication and collaborative efforts with production market leaders,’ says Waves Live Division General Manager, Noam Raz. ‘This demonstrates our commitment to supporting the industry during its stages of transitioning to cloud environments and workflows, while also reaffirming our position as pioneers in cloud-based audio solutions.’
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