Win in the Morning: KVM Strikes the Right Tone at QMusic

Flexible, redundant KVM technology from G&D supports efficient radio production at QMusic Netherlands

For many listeners, switching on the radio in the morning is part of a successful start to the day. For QMusic Netherlands, one of the leading radio stations in the Netherlands, the daily Morning Show plays a key role in winning audiences early and encouraging them to tune in again later in the day.

As part of its relocation to a new building in Amsterdam, QMusic Netherlands used the opportunity to comprehensively modernize its technical infrastructure. The goal was to create a reliable, user-friendly and scalable KVM environment that would support smooth collaboration between producers and DJs across four new studios while keeping equipment in the studio to a minimum to protect acoustics.

The Challenge

With the move to the new building, QMusic Netherlands needed to rethink its existing KVM setup. The previous system no longer met expectations in terms of reliability and modernity.

The new infrastructure had to support seamless collaboration between producers and DJs, ensure uninterrupted access at all times and enable a redundant setup for live broadcast operations. At the same time, the number of devices in the studio needed to remain low so that the studio acoustics would not be compromised.

Following personal recommendations from colleagues in the radio industry, QMusic Netherlands tested demo equipment from G&D. The successful trial demonstrated that G&D’s solution met QMusic’s technical and operational requirements, giving the team the confidence to move forward.

The Solution – KVM Technology from G&D

G&D implemented a compact, redundant KVM matrix infrastructure based on two ControlCenter-Compact systems. The KVM matrix systems provide flexible access to multiple computer sources from all conntected workstations. At the same time, the technical equipment can be moved out of the radio studio and into the server room, keeping the studio environment uncluttered and preserving its acoustics.

With the Matrix-Grid feature  enabled, the two matrix systems are interconnected, giving users access to additional computer sources and workstations across both systems. This allows tasks to be handled flexibly from any configured workstation.

The KVM solution also supports seamless collaboration between producers and presenters. While producers provide technical support to the DJs behind the scenes, presenters access the systems required to control the broadcast directly. The result is a smooth production workflow. The intuitive, user-friendly design of the modules and features made the transition to the new system straightforward for Qmusic’s staff.

Technical Highlights

  • Redundant KVM matrix infrastructure with two ControlCenter-Compact systems

  • Technology relocated from the radio studios to the server room
  • Matrix-Grid function for extended access to additional computer sources and workstations

  • MatrixGuard function for continued operations via the redundant system if one matrix system fails unexpectedly

  • Shared access to required systems and programs from configured workstation

The Result

The new KVM infrastructure has made daily operations at QMusic Netherlands faster, more flexible and more reliable. Employees have immediate access to the systems they need for their daily tasks.

In the studios, several monitors at the workstations enable DJs to work flexibly and keep all relevant information at hand. Employees in one studio can see how far colleagues in another studio have progressed with a broadcast, improving the production flow and simplifying collaboration between teams.

Radio producers can exchange data in real time and access the programs they need without leaving their desks. This allows DJs to focus fully on creating their programs, while content details are coordinated efficiently in the background.

The reliable infrastructure allows Qmusic’s teams to focus on producing engaging radio content, from the Morning Show through the rest of the broadcast day.

Rick van der Sterren
„The flexibility and reliability are impressive and have exceeded our expectations.“
Rick van der Sterren , Radio Technician, QMusic

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