DAS-Flex, the latest offering from Digital Alert Systems in collaboration with D2D Technologies, has been officially unveiled.
In a joint effort, Digital Alert Systems and D2D Technologies have introduced DAS-Flex, a revolutionary unified broadcast solution designed to simplify and strengthen broadcaster operations, particularly during emergency scenarios. This all-in-one emergency alert encoder/decoder, signal switcher, media playout system, and ASI-IP bridge is housed in a compact 2 rack-unit chassis, making it suitable for a wide range of program distribution environments [1].
DAS-Flex is built on Digital Alert Systems’ DASDEC-III platform, supporting emergency messaging compliance, especially for U.S. broadcasters and cable operators subject to EAS/CAP mandates. It incorporates D2D Technologies’ Flex-series ATSC multiplexer and media keyer capabilities, allowing for multiplexing and switching of broadcast signals, ensuring broadcast continuity and localized alerting [1].
The platform facilitates bridging between ASI and IP-based transport systems, enabling flexible connectivity and integration within modern broadcast infrastructures. This feature is especially valuable for statewide networks, helping to prevent over-alerting and viewer fatigue [1].
Steve Doll, President at D2D Technologies, expressed excitement about bringing Flex-series technology into the DAS-Flex platform, stating, "DAS-Flex offers easy deployment options for low-power television operators, providing a resilient, unified approach that keeps broadcasters on-air and compliant during disasters."
For translator sites, DAS-Flex enables localized alert insertion for geographically targeted emergency messages. During fallback modes, DAS-Flex continues to monitor and display emergency alerts across all channels, ensuring uninterrupted public safety messaging [1].
In summary, DAS-Flex is a multi-functional broadcast appliance merging emergency alert encoding/decoding, signal switching, media playout, and ASI-IP bridging, designed to simplify and strengthen broadcaster operations, particularly in emergency scenarios [1]. This innovative solution is set to revolutionize the broadcast industry by providing a compact, unified platform for broadcast continuity and alerts.
[1] Digital Alert Systems and D2D Technologies. (2021). DAS-Flex: A Unified Broadcast Solution for Emergency Alerting and Continuity. [Press Release]. Retrieved from www.digitalalertsystems.com.
- The broadcaster's workflows will be streamlined with DAS-Flex, a cutting-edge unified broadcast solution developed by Digital Alert Systems and D2D Technologies.
- This innovative equipment, designed to enhance broadcaster operations, is the nextgen TV technology known as DAS-Flex.
- With DAS-Flex, broadcasters can manage a variety of content, including emergency messages, using its multi-functional features.
- The encoder and decoder in DAS-Flex, along with its other capabilities, make it a powerful tool for digital media transmission.
- DAS-Flex is not just a studio gadget; it's a comprehensive solution that bridges ASI and IP-based transport systems for flexible connectivity and integration.
- In the event of an emergency, DAS-Flex ensures broadcast continuity by switching and multiplexing signals, thanks to its technology derived from D2D Technologies’ Flex-series.
- For broadcasters operating at local levels, DAS-Flex allows for localized insertion of alerts in translation sites, catering to geographically targeted emergency messages.
- This unified platform, capable of data-and-cloud-computing, is set to reshape the broadcast television landscape with its technological advancements.
- In emergencies, broadcasters can rely on DAS-Flex to keep transmitting, thanks to its resilient design and commitment to providing uninterrupted public safety messaging.
