SL NEO Media Platform: One Platform for Broadcast Production and Playout

Start with One Workflow. Expand When You Need To.

There is no need to implement an entire broadcast infrastructure from day one.

SL NEO allows broadcasters to deploy individual software modules for specific operational tasks or combine multiple modules into a comprehensive production and broadcasting platform.

For example, a broadcaster can start with SL NEO Multi-Channel Playout to automate TV channel operations, combining file-based and live content, broadcast graphics, and subtitles in a single playout workflow.

As requirements evolve, the same platform can be extended with additional modules for signal ingest and recording, automated media processing, media asset management, and monitoring.

Alternatively, individual SL NEO modules can be introduced into an existing broadcast environment to extend specific capabilities while continuing to use established third-party systems and infrastructure.

This modular approach helps broadcasters distribute investments across project stages, select the functionality that matches their current needs, and retain the flexibility to expand their infrastructure over time.

Connect Live Sources, Media Assets, and Production Workflows

One of the key advantages of the SL NEO platform is its shared media-processing environment.

A live signal connected to the platform can be used across multiple workflows. Depending on the system configuration and routing, it can be recorded, sent to playout, processed, or displayed on a multiviewer without building separate signal paths for every application.

The same principle applies to file-based content.

Media files and metadata stored in a shared media database can be accessed for searching, previewing, editing, and playout preparation. Production teams can work with the same media assets without repeatedly transferring files between disconnected systems.

This helps reduce manual content handling, simplify collaboration, and maintain consistency throughout the production and broadcast chain.

Build Different Broadcast Workflows on a Common Platform

SL NEO modules can be combined to support a wide range of broadcast and media production operations, including:

• 24/7 automated multi-channel playout
• Newsroom and studio production
• Broadcast graphics, channel branding, and dynamic on-air visuals
• Live sports production and instant replay
• Media ingest, transcoding, and asset management
• Regional content and advertising insertions
• Live broadcast delay and content moderation
• Multi-channel monitoring and signal quality control

For example, an incoming live feed can be recorded, made available for editing, and prepared as a finished news package for an automated playout playlist.

In another scenario, an incoming television channel can be delayed to allow operators to review and modify sensitive content before the signal is released for distribution.

These workflows use different combinations of modules, while sharing a common technological foundation. The system configuration and connections between modules are determined by the specific requirements of each project.

Support Multiple Broadcast Formats and Automate Media Preparation

Modern broadcast environments must handle content from different sources, in different formats, and over different transmission interfaces.

SL NEO supports video formats from SD to UHD, along with a broad range of professional broadcast interfaces and protocols, including SDI, ASI, SMPTE ST 2110, NDI, UDP, SRT, RIST, RTMP, and HLS.

The available inputs and outputs depend on the selected software modules, hardware configuration, and project requirements.

For file-based workflows, SL NEO can automate media preparation and transcoding into a standardized production format, often referred to as the house format.

Automated processing rules can be used to normalize codecs, containers, resolutions, frame rates, and aspect ratios. For example, vertically oriented video can be adapted for horizontal broadcast output with a blurred background.

By applying predefined processing rules, broadcasters can reduce repetitive manual operations and make incoming content easier to integrate into their production and playout workflows.

Modernize Your Broadcast Infrastructure with a Gradual Transition from SDI to IP

Moving from traditional SDI infrastructure to IP-based broadcasting does not necessarily require replacing an entire system at once.

SL NEO supports a phased transition to IP while maintaining compatibility with existing SDI equipment.

The platform enables SDI and IP-based technologies, including SMPTE ST 2110, NDI, HLS, and Zixi, to operate within shared production and broadcast workflows.

Broadcasters can continue using their existing SDI infrastructure while gradually introducing new IP sources, network-based production systems, and distribution workflows.

This approach can help reduce the complexity of migration projects, protect existing infrastructure investments, and support modernization at a pace aligned with operational and business requirements.

Scale from a Single Server to Distributed Broadcast Infrastructure

As the number of channels, sources, and users grows, SL NEO can be expanded with additional software modules, server resources, and storage capacity.

The platform supports configurations ranging from a single server to distributed multi-server environments, with on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployment options.

Scaling is not limited to capacity. A broadcaster can also expand its operational capabilities by adding content production, centralized media preparation, or signal monitoring to an existing playout system.

Each solution can be designed according to the required performance, infrastructure architecture, and redundancy model.

Adapt the Platform to Your Specific Workflow Requirements

Not every broadcast project fits a standard configuration.

SkyLark can work with customers to evaluate project-specific requirements and discuss customized functionality, including specialized automation logic, third-party integrations, media-processing workflows, and operational controls.

This flexibility allows broadcasters and media organizations to build solutions around their actual production processes and continue developing them as business requirements change.

Integrate with Your Existing Broadcast Ecosystem

SL NEO is designed to support both unified, end-to-end workflows and integration with existing broadcast and media production environments.

Broadcasters can select individual modules for ingest, playout, media processing, graphics, or monitoring and connect them with third-party systems using supported industry standards, protocols, and automation interfaces.

Depending on the selected modules and project requirements, integration scenarios may involve third-party non-linear editing systems (NLEs), media asset management (MAM) platforms, newsroom computer systems (NRCS), broadcast graphics solutions, transcoders, and content distribution systems.

SL NEO also supports industry interfaces and standards relevant to specific workflows, including MOS-based newsroom integration, API-based automation, and SCTE signaling for advertising insertion and content distribution, where supported by the corresponding products.

This flexibility allows organizations to extend their current infrastructure without requiring a complete replacement of existing systems, while retaining the option to expand SL NEO capabilities as their operational needs evolve.

Available integrations, supported interfaces, and interoperability with specific third-party products depend on the selected SL NEO modules and system configuration.

Six Core Areas of the SL NEO Media Platform

The SL NEO platform covers six major areas of broadcast production, media processing, transmission, and monitoring.

Modules can be combined to create project-specific workflows, and some products can serve multiple operational areas.

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Build the Right SL NEO Configuration for Your Project

Whether you are launching a new TV channel, modernizing an existing broadcast facility, or expanding your media production workflows, SL NEO provides a flexible foundation that can adapt to your requirements.

Organizations can build complete end-to-end solutions with SL NEO or introduce individual modules to extend the capabilities of their existing broadcast infrastructure.

Tell us what you need to accomplish today and how you plan to develop your infrastructure.

The SkyLark team can help you select the appropriate SL NEO modules, evaluate integration requirements, and demonstrate how the proposed solution can fit into your production or broadcast environment.