Harmonic’s XOS Processor Enables CentralCast to Deliver 176 Streams and Slash Operational Costs
Harmonic’s XOS Advanced Media Processor powers 170 public media channels at CentralCast, delivering 176 transport streams to over half of U.S. public media viewers. The cloud-native platform boosts channel density, lowers per-channel bitrates, reduces power and cooling needs, and cuts operational costs while supporting automatic 5.1 to 2.0 audio switching.
1. Collaboration with CentralCast
Harmonic partnered with CentralCast to integrate the XOS Advanced Media Processor across 170 public media channels, enabling the distribution of 176 transport streams that reach more than half of U.S. public media viewers. CentralCast leverages this centralized master control model to scale operations for PBS member stations.
2. Technical Efficiency Gains
The XOS processor's cloud-native software unifies media processing and distribution, offering higher channel density and lowering per-channel bitrates. This design reduces hardware footprint and ensures pristine video quality while meeting unique audio needs with automatic switching between 5.1 and 2.0 audio sources.
3. Cost and Deployment Benefits
Harmonic's solution trims power and cooling costs through streamlined equipment requirements and delivers professional services for rapid configuration and testing. CentralCast reduces its operational expenditure and infrastructure footprint, positioning public stations for efficient, software-defined broadcast operations.