Enhancement of Continuity Provided by Crispin Update for Wisconsin's Public Broadcasting Stations
The Wisconsin Educational Communications Board (ECB) has significantly improved the delivery of television and radio content across the state, following the implementation of Crispin's master control automation systems. The switch from an aging system has resulted in increased broadcast reliability and reduced user errors.
The Crispin RapidPlayX 2000 and CORE master control automation systems play a pivotal role in ECB's broadcast operations. These systems automate the master control operations for six TV stations, ensuring continuous and seamless broadcasting without user errors or downtime. This automation is vital for managing the delivery of content statewide via PBS Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Radio, and Milwaukeee PBS.
ECB chose Crispin's technology after their previous automation system became obsolete and unsupported. Initially, they ran the Crispin system in parallel (shadowcasting mode) with their old software to validate its reliability. Confident in its performance after a few weeks, they fully switched to Crispin automation.
Crispin's intuitive software interfaces have also contributed to a reduction in user-related broadcast errors. The primary and DR Crispin systems operate separately and are not aware of each other. In case of any issue, Crispin's support provides peace of mind and reliability essential for public media.
To ensure disaster recovery, ECB has established an off-site disaster recovery (DR) location on the University of Wisconsin campus with Crispin's support. The DR system aims to continue broadcasting media previously scheduled for air from the DR facility. The DR system does not require a full-blown emergency to serve its broadcasting needs.
The Crispin system's scalability allows for additional coverage for viewers statewide. ECB started using the Crispin system to deliver television and radio content to six TV stations, six TV translators, and 39 radio stations. The system was tested in shadowcasting mode alongside the existing software before being used exclusively.
A historic day occurred when Wisconsin's governor's speech was broadcast statewide using the Crispin system on Milwaukee PBS, even though it was still in the test phase. The switch to the Crispin system has been instrumental in reaching audiences through PBS Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Radio, and Milwaukee PBS with the help of the Crispin system.
In 2023, the ECB expanded their Crispin system to include managing Milwaukee PBS's master-control needs, further enhancing their broadcast operations. The Crispin system's reliability, scalability, and user-friendly interfaces have proven to be invaluable assets for the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
The Crispin RapidPlayX 2000 and CORE master control automation systems are instrumental in managing the delivery of television and radio content across the state by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board (ECB). These systems ensure continuous and seamless broadcasting, eliminating user errors or downtime for six TV stations.
ECB chose Crispin's technology due to their previous automation system becoming obsolete and unsupported. They validated its reliability by running it in parallel with their old software before fully switching to Crispin automation.
To ensure disaster recovery, ECB established an off-site disaster recovery (DR) location on the University of Wisconsin campus with Crispin's support. The DR system is designed to continue broadcasting media previously scheduled for air from the DR facility without the need for a full-blown emergency.
In 2023, the ECB expanded their Crispin system to include managing Milwaukee PBS's master-control needs, further enhancing their broadcast operations.
The Crispin system's scalability allows for additional coverage for viewers statewide, currently handling six TV stations, six TV translators, and 39 radio stations. Additionally, the system has proved to leverage data-and-cloud-computing technology to transmit HD and potentially 8k content, expanding the reach of media on television and radio.
