Master Control AutomationCrispin is the absolute leader in reliable, high performance master control automation.
Multi-channel operations
Powerfully simple and scalable from one to hundredsof channels.
Crispin Device Server works with the latest broadcast devices and systems.
You won’t have to scrap anything when you want to expand. You get our same great core technology whether you have one or hundreds of channels.
Our RapidPlayX playlist management and scheduling tool was designed to bring the power of automation to your fingertips.
Our comprehensive suite of tools enables complete automation of content delivery services like Pathfire, Pitch Blue, DG and others.
Sports and live operations
Sports, news and other live programming is the ultimate performance test of any automation system. The Crispin solution sets the standard for flawless automation in live operations.
Last-second edits are no problem with our proprietary technology.
Our unique driver-based framework allows us to utilize TCP/IP protocols for on-air control of devices, delivering the highest performance.
Alternate breaks from traffic and digital join-in-progress are just a few of the tools designed specifically for live environments where the potential for schedule variances are the greatest.
Multi-site and hub operations
Whether it’s centralcasting, hub and spoke, remote monitor and control, or other, Crispin is the technology leader for operating large, networked sites across multiple time zones, wide area networks and variety of equipment and systems. Features designed specifically for multi-site operations include:
Realtime BXF in hub and spoke environment. A highly efficient protocol over TCP/IP that enables multi-channel control with network speeds as low as 56kbs. Simultaneous command and control. Operators can view any channel from anywhere in the system, allowing for the seamless change of control during the broadcast day.
Ability to control all devices over TCP/IP protocols (including serial-based devices, GPIOs, and native TCP/IP-based APIs). Advanced functions such as network break-in, designed specifically for multi-node operations.
Sleep at night reliability
Built-in failover and redundancy allow you to shut down individual servers and modules while the system still stays online.
Crispin-built high performance rack servers feature our own customized Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system.