Broadcast Consulting

Consulting Portfolio

Broadcast Consulting

CHESA provides comprehensive consulting expertise for the design, implementation, and optimization of broadcast systems, workflows, and environments. Our focus is on understanding your specific needs and delivering tailored, innovative strategies that meet the evolving demands of the industry. By prioritizing discovery and collaboration, we ensure that solutions align with both immediate and long-term operational goals.

End-to-End Broadcast System Design

Our consulting approach begins with a thorough evaluation of your operational goals and current infrastructure. We design broadcast systems that integrate seamlessly across production, post-production, and distribution workflows. This includes:

Signal Flow and Routing Planning: Consulting on the most efficient signal paths to ensure operational reliability and scalability.
Technology Recommendations: Advising on and selecting the ideal equipment for studios, control rooms, and mobile production units.
Transition to IP Systems: Guiding organizations in adopting IP-based production systems to enhance flexibility and prepare for future advancements.

Cloud Broadcasting Solutions

We specialize in consulting on cloud-based broadcast workflows that provide flexibility and scalability for production, editing, and distribution. Our consulting services include:

Cloud-Native Systems Assessment: Evaluating your current workflows to identify opportunities for transitioning to cloud-native live production and playout systems.
Hybrid Architecture Development: Designing hybrid solutions that blend on-premises infrastructure with cloud capabilities for cost-effective scalability.
Synchronization and Redundancy Strategies: Advising on failover systems to ensure consistent, uninterrupted operations, even during peak demands.

Broadcast Infrastructure Consulting

CHESA provides in-depth infrastructure assessments and strategic recommendations to optimize performance and scalability. Services include:

Signal Routing and Distribution Design: Consulting on high-performance network solutions that support data-intensive workflows.
IP-Based Infrastructure Migration: Advising on the transition from SDI to IP-based systems for a more adaptable and future-ready architecture.
Redundancy and Fault-Tolerance Planning: Providing strategies to ensure system uptime and resilience, critical for high-availability broadcasting environments.

Control Room Systems Design

Our consulting services for control rooms prioritize operational efficiency, reliability, and usability. We offer:

Ergonomic Layout Recommendations: Advising on control room designs that reduce operator fatigue and enhance productivity.
Multi-Viewer Solutions: Guiding the integration of advanced monitoring tools for real-time oversight of multiple feeds.
Centralized System Control: Consulting on KVM solutions to consolidate management of various systems into a single, streamlined interface.

Content Distribution Optimization for Emerging Platforms

Our consultants provide strategies to optimize content workflows for delivery across OTT, social media, and traditional platforms. Services include:

Platform-Specific Workflow Design: Advising on adaptive bitrate streaming and automated multi-platform versioning for efficient delivery.
Analytics Integration: Providing insights into embedding analytics tools for performance tracking and data-driven decision-making.
Scalability and Automation: Consulting on automated workflows to streamline content preparation and delivery across multiple platforms.

Creative Space Design & Optimization

CHESA offers consulting services to design creative spaces that balance functionality and aesthetics for media professionals. We provide:

Ergonomic Workspace Design: Advising on layouts and configurations that maximize comfort and efficiency for editing and collaborative spaces.
Integrated Systems Planning: Consulting on power, cooling, and networking solutions to support demanding workflows and equipment.
Acoustic Treatment Recommendations: Guiding the design of acoustically optimized spaces for audio and video production.

Broadcast Compliance & Regulatory Consulting

CHESA’s consultants help ensure compliance with global broadcasting standards and regulations. Services include:

Regulatory Gap Analysis: Assessing operations to identify and address compliance gaps with standards such as FCC and ITU.
Technical Standards Implementation: Advising on workflows and systems that comply with CALM Act audio levels and other regulations.
Risk Mitigation Strategies: Providing strategies to ensure ongoing adherence to legal and operational requirements.

Mobile & Remote Broadcasting Solutions

We provide consulting expertise to design portable and remote broadcasting workflows for live events, sports, and breaking news. Services include:

Mobile Production Unit Design: Advising on the configuration and integration of cutting-edge OB van technologies.
Remote Workflow Development: Consulting on cloud-based and bonded cellular solutions for seamless remote production.
Collaboration Tool Integration: Recommending real-time communication systems to enhance coordination across teams.

Broadcast Technology Training & Support

CHESA’s consulting services include training programs tailored to your team’s needs and the systems they operate. Offerings include:

Customized Training Plans: Designing training programs for operators, engineers, and creative teams.
Operational Documentation Creation: Providing comprehensive user manuals and troubleshooting guides for seamless system use.
Ongoing Support Strategies: Advising on best practices for system maintenance, updates, and issue resolution.

Audio Engineering & Acoustics Consulting

Our consulting expertise in audio engineering ensures superior sound quality in broadcast and production environments. Services include:

Studio Acoustic Design: Advising on solutions to optimize sound isolation, reduce reverb, and minimize noise.
Broadcast Audio System Optimization: Consulting on system configurations for formats like 5.1, 7.1, and immersive sound.
Workflow Enhancements: Recommending tools and workflows for audio mixing, monitoring, and Dolby Atmos delivery.