FOR-A and Aveco Bring Cost-Effective Automation Package to TAB

Aveco and FOR-A Bring Cost-Effective Automation Package to Texas Association of Broadcasters

Integration of FOR-A HVS Series Production Switchers and Aveco ASTRA Studio Provides Intuitive Automation Solutions for Local Stations

Cypress CA, July 26, 2023 –  FOR-A Corporation announced its participation at this year's Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) show, August 2-3 at the JW Marriott Downtown Austin, Booth #412. FOR-A will highlight its cost-effective automation package, featuring FOR-A HVS Series switchers and Aveco's ASTRA Studio automated studio production system. The combination of technologies creates an affordable, intuitive automation solution designed specifically for local stations.

"TAB is a premier event for us," said Satoshi Kanemura, President, FOR-A Corporation of America. "We get to meet a broad range of customers throughout the state in a very relaxed setting. We're eager to showcase just how a FOR-A/Aveco system reduces operational costs while increasing a station's ability to produce creative programming."

Jim O'Brien, President of Aveco, stated: "FOR-A's powerful switchers and reputation for reliability combined with our industry-leading production automation, playout automation and MAM make a very competitive bundle for smaller and mid-market TV stations. Competitive products are less customizable, less capable, and more expensive."

FOR-A and Aveco entered a strategic alliance last February to provide best-in-breed video production, automation, and asset management within one easy-to-use and cost effective solution. FOR-A HVS Series switchers, Insight video servers and ClassX graphics systems are now tightly integrated with Aveco ASTRA Studio automation and GEMINI media management systems in a powerful package targeting broadcasters - particularly mid-sized, small-market and public stations. The alliance reflects the companies' long-shared, customer-first focus that places top priority on affordability and ease of use.

ASTRA Studio is a fully automated studio production system and the industry's only multi-studio production automation design. Within ASTRA, a rundown can be moved from one studio to another with the push of a button. This includes all settings for the production switcher, graphics, virtual set/physical set, monitor walls, camera robotics, video roll-ins, audio, lighting etc. ASTRA Studio is integrated with ASTRA MCR so both PCR and MCR automation are in the same system, eliminating "blips of black" or upcuts between these two parts of broadcast operation. Both also work closely with Aveco's GEMINI MAM, a browser-based system that manages assets from acquisition through post for live production, playout, and archiving. ASTRA Studio also integrates with the NRCS (Newsroom Computer System) via MOS (Media Object Servers) and plug-ins to streamline news production workflows.

About Aveco
With our vision of create/manage/deliver, Aveco designs, sells, and supports studio production automation, master control automation, integrated channel playout and media asset management systems worldwide. Aveco operates on-prem, in the cloud and in hybrid. Aveco, has grown since 1992 into the TV industry’s largest independent automation company, serving 300+ of the world’s leading broadcasters. Aveco was the Winner in 2019 of the Global Industry’s Most Prestigious Project Honor: The IBC Innovation Award!

Aveco is based in the Czech Republic, the United States, Latin America, India, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland. Aveco celebrated 30 years in 2022. We love to play! Visit our website: www.aveco.com.

About FOR-A
FOR-A, a worldwide, industry-leading manufacturer, offers a wide range of Broadcast and Production products with a focus on cutting-edge technologies including: HD, 4K and IP Products.

FOR-A continues to offer future-ready, cost effective, advanced technology solutions. Products include: Video Switchers, Routing Switchers, Multi Viewers, Full 4K High-Speed Cameras, IP Encoders/Decoders, Multi-Channel Signal Processors, 8K/4K/HD Test Signal Generators, Color Correctors, Frame Synchronizers, File-Based Products, Character Generators, Video Servers and much more.

For a full range of HD and 4K Production and Processing solutions, as well as IP-Based Products, visit our web site at www.for-a.com.