At IBC 2008 OmniBus will launch version 1.2 of iTX production and transmission system. The new version delivers enhancements and new features including schedule preview; reference file support that allows content to be read directly from servers and played out by iTX; multiple language support with instant language track reassignment and support for language stacking; and an audio engine with native Dolby surround encoding and input/output remapping.

Version 1.2 also adds support for multiregional breaks and opt-outs; automated insertion of evergreen content for disaster recovery; capabilities for newsflash and roll-under situations; closed captions; enhanced control of a wide range of external devices such as routers, VTRs, subtitlers and graphics systems; and live instant playback for news and sports programming.

See Omnibus at IBC Stand 8.D41, or visit www.omnibus.tv.