Hardware Infrastructure

The Hardware Behind the News

From broadcast-grade cameras to satellite uplinks and server farms spanning three continents — this is the physical backbone of Aevum News.

aevum-hardware — system report
// Aevum News — Global Hardware Inventory
const hardware = {
broadcast_studios: "47 locations worldwide",
camera_units: 2,840,
server_nodes: 1,200+,
uptime: 99.997%,
status: "ALL SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL"
};

By the Numbers

The scale and sophistication of Aevum News physical infrastructure.

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Broadcast Studios

State-of-the-art production studios equipped with 8K production cameras, robotic multicam systems, and virtual production stages.

47 locations
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Camera Systems

From portable ENG field kits to flagship 8K cinema cameras. Every unit carries redundant recording paths and real-time streaming capability.

2,840 units deployed
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Server Infrastructure

Distributed compute cluster with automated failover, real-time transcoding, and global content distribution network.

1,200+ nodes
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Satellite Uplinks

Ku/Ka-band satellite transmission via dedicated uplink vehicles enabling real-time reporting from any point on Earth.

36 SOTU units
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Audio Systems

Broadcast-grade mixing consoles, shotgun/lavalier mic arrays, and acoustic treatment in all studio environments.

420 channels
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Network Backbone

Multigigabit fiber-optic interconnects between all major hubs with automatic load balancing and redundant paths.

100 Gbps aggregate
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Power Resilience

N+1 UPS redundancy, on-site diesel generators, and solar microgrids ensure zero downtime during grid failures.

72 hours backup
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Monitor Fleet

Reference-grade 4K HDR monitoring across edit suites, control rooms, and master control facilities.

1,560 displays

Studio & Transmission Gear

Professional broadcast equipment powering every live and recorded production.

REC 4K HDR 2160p @ 60fps Rec. 2020 / ST 2110 MASTER CONTROL
  • Main Production CameraSony HDC-7500 8K
    8K / 24-bit
  • PTZ CamerasRobotic multicam array
    4K HDR
  • Video RouterAES67 / SMPTE ST 2110
    1024×1024
  • Audio MixerDigital mixing console
    96ch / 96kHz
  • Character GeneratorReal-time graphics engine
    4K / 120fps
  • Streaming EncodersH.265 / AV1 multi-bitrate
    16 streams
  • Intercom SystemDigital matrix intercom
    512 ports
  • Master MonitorReference-grade 4K HDR
    10,000 nits

Portable Journalism Kits

Ruggedized, professional-grade equipment for on-the-ground reporting from anywhere.

ENG Field Kit

Complete portable newsgathering rig with dual-recording path, built-in LTE bonding, and field monitoring.

4K HDR LTE Bonding IP1420 12hr batt

Satellite Uplink Van

Fully integrated SOTU with Ku/Ka-band capability, real-time video compression, and satellite auto-acquisition.

Ku/Ka-band SOTU IP/SDI Auto-acq
LIVE

Drone Aerial Rig

RTK GPS-enabled cinematic drone with 8K gimbal camera, 4G bonded downlink, and obstacle avoidance.

8K Gimbal RTK GPS 4G Bonded 45min flight

Server & Compute Network

Our distributed compute cluster powers real-time news delivery worldwide.

1,200+
Active Server Nodes
12 PB
Storage Capacity
99.997%
Uptime SLA
3
Geo-Regions

Distributed Data Center Fleet

Three geo-distributed data centers with active-active architecture, automated load balancing, and real-time media asset replication across continents.

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Production
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Media Asset
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Edge CDN
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Security
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Transcode
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Analytics
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Backup
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Orchestration
  • ARM-based server farm (custom silicon)
  • NVMe SSD storage arrays
  • 100GbE spine-leaf network fabric
  • Kubernetes container orchestration
  • Automated failover & disaster recovery
  • Real-time HLS/DASH adaptive streaming
  • Global CDN with 200+ edge POPs
  • AI-powered content moderation pipeline

The Aevum Newsroom

The command center where every story comes together.

Main Desk Layout

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Anchor 1
Primary Feed
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Anchor 2
Co-Host
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Studio Monitor
4K HDR Reference
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Graphics Ops
Real-time Overlays
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Audio Board
Mix / FX / Comms
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Director Station
Vision Mixer / Roll Call
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Copy Desk
Live Blogging
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Fact Check
Verification Team
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Field Link
Remote Correspondents

📺 Master Control Monitors

Dell UltraSharp UP3220Q 4K HDR panels with hardware calibration for every critical monitoring station.

4K HDR Rec. 2020 1000 nits

🎙️ Broadcast Microphones

Electro-Voice RE20 dynamic mics for anchoring, with Shure SM7B backup — all XLR direct into broadcast mixer.

RE20 SM7B XLR

⌨️ Production Workstations

Dual 4K display rigs with 64GB RAM, NVMe storage, and professional color-calibrated displays for video editing.

Dual 4K 64GB RAM NVMe

Connectivity & Data Flow

How data moves from capture to delivery across our global network.

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Camera / Field
SDI / SRT
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Bonded Cellular
LiveU / TVU
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Production Hub
IP / ST 2110
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CDN / Edge
HLS / DASH
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End Users
Web / App / TV

📶 Bandwidth

Multi-terabit capacity with automatic quality adaptation based on network conditions.

Ingest100 Gbps
Egress200 Gbps
CDN Cache12 PB

⚡ Latency

Sub-second ingest-to-screen pipeline for live breaking news coverage.

Live Latency<800ms
Geo Avg45ms
Failover Time<2s

🔒 Security

End-to-end encryption with zero-trust network architecture across all hops.

EncryptionAES-256
DDoS ProtectionTbps-level
SOC 2Certified

Generation Standards

Aevum News supports multiple generations for maximum compatibility.

Specification 4K HDR 8K Cinema 1080p FHD
Resolution 3840 × 2160 7680 × 4320 1920 × 1080
Frame Rates 24/30/60p 24/30/60/120p 24/30/60p
Bit Depth 12-bit 12-bit 8-bit / 10-bit
Color Space Rec. 2020 Rec. 2020 Rec. 709
Dynamic Range HDR / HDR10 HLG / Dolby Vision SDR
Compression H.265 / AV1 H.265 / ProRes H.264 / AV1
Simulcast
Live Production
VFX / Graphics

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