FAB Subtitler BCAST/XCD

FAB Subtitler BCAST is a software package for a PC with Windows which is used for automatic transmission of subtitles in multiple languages.

Subtitles can be transmitted as:

  • Open (in-vision) subtitles keyed over image.
  • Teletext subtitles inserted into SDI or transmitted as SDI/IP or TS/IP or TS/ASI.
  • DVB subtitles transmitted as TS/IP or TS/ASI.
  • CEA-608/708 Closed Captions inserted into SDI.
  • Subtitles for HLS/DASH live streaming independent of live streaming encoder.
  • Many outgoing network protocols are supported for transmission of subtitles (i.e. EBU-TT Live, ESUB-XF, NEWFOR, FAB, …).

Subtitles can be transmitted from different sources:

  • Subtitles from subtitle files with timecode. Files necessary for transmission of subtitles will be downloaded from a file server or FAB Subtitle Database and deleted when not required anymore.
  • Subtitles received over network from live subtitling workstations. Many network protocols (NEWFOR, FAB, ESUB-XF, …) are supported for reception of subtitles.
  • Subtitles received over SDI video as teletext subtitles can be retransmitted as teletext subtitles or converted to another format.
  • Subtitles received from live transcription service where audio from SDI or IP input is sent to the transcription service and received text is transmitted as subtitles to enable 100% automatic subtitling.

FAB Subtitler BCAST&XCD

Transmission is triggered by an ID and starting timecode or by a special command received from the playout/automation system. Many different playout/automation systems incl. Imagine, Pebble Beach, Aveco, Etere, are supported …

Master/Hot-Standby operation with automatic switchover in case of failure is supported.

FAB Subtitler XCD is a software package for PC which includes the same functionality as FAB Subtitler BCAST with the following limitations:

  • Transmission of subtitles is only possible from one of the following sources: subtitle file or SDI video or network. To use a different source the software has to be reconfigured.
  • The subtitle editor is not included

For a detailed comparison of functionality please read the Product comparison page.

The software works in the following way

  • Subtitle files for transmission have to be stored on the local hard disk or on a file server.
  • The filename of the subtitle file corresponds to the ID of the playlist item in automation system.
  • The automation system sends the ID when it starts transmitting a new playlist item.
  • FAB Subtitler BCAST/XCD will search for the subtitle filename ID.stl
  • If the subtitle file is found FAB Subtitler BCAST will open it and start transmitting it.
  • Subtitles are synchronized to timecode which is received from automation system.

For other functionalities, i.e. live transcription, reception of teletext subtitles from SDI special commands are available which activate/deactivate the necessary operation mode.

Supported automation systems

  • Imagine/Harris ADC100
  • Imagine/ Harris D-Series
  • Pebble Beach Neptune/Marine
  • SAM Morpheus Automation
  • SGT
  • MBT
  • Encoda
  • Drake
  • ProBel
  • Etere
  • IBIS
  • Aveco
  • OnAir
  • Cinegy
  • PlayBox AirBox
  • Avocent Landscape
  • VPS/PDC signal received on video input

Requirements

  • Windows 10/11, 16GB RAM, Quad core CPU
  • or Windows Server 2019 64 Bit or higher, 16GB RAM, Quad core CPU

Models & Specifications

FT-SUBTITLER BCAST FAB Subtitler Broadcast Edition
Software for playlist based automatic transmission of subtitles with interface to automation systems (i.e. Louth, Harris, Encoda, SGT, Pebble Beach, Drake, OnAir, Etere, Probel, Playbox,.) and VPS/PDC. Standard software for 1 PC incl. 12 months software updates and 12 months technical support.
FT-SUBTITLER XCD FAB Subtitler XCD Edition
Software for transmission of subtitles from subtitle files or subtitles received over network or subtitles received from a video signal. Standard software for 1 PC incl. 12 months software updates and 12 months technical support.
FT-SUBTITLER LANG FAB Subtitler Additional Language
Support for one additional language for FAB Subtitler in multilingual mode.