A Unified Solution for Ingest, Cataloging, Scheduling, Playout, Graphics and Archiving
Say goodbye to complex and disjointed systems. SQUID empowers broadcasters with a comprehensive suite of tools that seamlessly integrates every step of the workflow:
Ingest
Capture content effortlessly with support for multiple formats.
Cataloging
Tailored your M.A.M and assets workflow.
Scheduling
Schedule for live production or 24/7
with precision and flexibility.
Playout
Deliver high-quality, reliable broadcasts 24/7
or dynamic live productions
Graphics
Elevate your visual storytelling with real-time, professional-grade graphics.
All this, optimized for flawless compatibility with Blackmagic’s advanced hardware and software ecosystem
Create the workflow you need
SQUID STUDIO
The Ultimate Workflow
for Live Productions
Power up your live productions with a seamless, all-in-one workflow. Capture, ingest, catalog, schedule, and manage multichannel playout with ease. Switch live SDI, NDI, or IP feeds effortlessly, and enhance your content with dedicated Fill+Key CG graphics.
Seamless integration with Blackmagic ATEM switchers ensures a smooth, professional-grade production—taking your workflow to the next level.
SQUID CGX Pro
Powerful Graphics Solution for
Your OB Van or Studio
Enhance your live productions with a high-performance graphics system. Choose between one or two multilayer, independent Fill+Key channels over SDI or NDI configurations, bringing true professional tools to your workflow.
Seamless integration with Blackmagic ATEM Switchers delivers a next-level live graphics experience, making every production smoother and more dynamic.
SQUID Master Control
The All-in-One Master Control Solution
for Broadcast & Streaming
A complete broadcasting and streaming solution for your Master Control. Enjoy 24/7 playout with seamless internal switching of SDI, NDI, or IP feeds. Automate branding, scheduling, and auditing—all with the security and reliability that on-air broadcasting demands.
Integration with Blackmagic VideoHub and Web Presenter provides the I/O controls you need for a fully optimized workflow
Do you need a customized workflow and want to explore all available SQUID modules?
Contact us, and together we’ll design your project!
SQUID STUDIO
The Ultimate Workflow for Live Productions
Power up your live productions with a seamless, all-in-one workflow. Capture, ingest, catalog, schedule, and manage multichannel playout with ease. Switch live SDI, NDI, or IP feeds effortlessly, and enhance your content with dedicated Fill+Key CG graphics.
Three configurations available so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
SQUID STUDIO PLAY
2CH Broadcast Playout Workflow for your studio or OB Van
Two-channel playout system with independent SDI, NDI or SMPTE-2110* outputs, graphic overlay, and switching of incoming SDI / NDI / RTMP / SRT sources, focused on live production workflows. Automatic or manual media import for quality control and cataloging.
Dynamic playlist management with manual or automatic control.
Integration with newsroom systems via MOS (Optional).
Integration with Blackmagic ATEM switchers ensures smooth, professional-quality production, taking your workflow to the next level. Playout automation with GPI/GPO, and the use of the available Media Players for the exclusive dynamic graphic overlay feature along with the CGX Plug-in.
SQUID STUDIO PLAY & REC
2CH Broadcast Playout + 2CH Recorder Workflow for your studio or OB Van
The power of STUDIO PLAY, adding the ability to record two incoming signals, which can also be used for live switching with overlaid graphics or Time-Delay playing while recording.
Integration with Blackmagic ATEM switchers ensures smooth, professional-quality production, taking your workflow to the next level. Playout automation with GPI/GPO, and the use of the available Media Players for the exclusive dynamic graphic overlay feature along with the CGX Plug-in.
SQUID STUDIO PLAY & CGX
2CH Broadcast Playout 1CH Character Generator Workflow for your studio or OB Van
All the power of STUDIO PLAY with an integrated CGX Pro Fill+Key Character Generation solution on a single server, maximizing your investment.
Integration with Blackmagic ATEM switchers ensures a smooth, professional-quality production, taking your workflow to the next level. It simplifies the creation and use of Super Sources while automating DSK activation.
Take advantage of the power of SQUID’s Macros and Shortcuts on your fingertips customizing your StreamDeck
Relevant Product Diferences
STUDIO PLAY
STUDIO PLAY&REC
STUDIO PLAY&CGX
2CH SDI outputs for Playout
2CH SDI inputs for Live Switching
2CH SDI inputs for Recording
SMPTE-2110 I/O*
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL
NDI/RTMP I/O - HLS Out
NDI PTZ Control
External Audio Input + AudioMixer
Graphics over Playout outputs
Internal VideoSwitcher
SDI or NDI Fill + Key outputs
Full CG over Fill + Key
CG RunDown generation from .xls
HotFolder (FTP / NetBios) automatic file import
BMD ATEM Switcher Control
GPI/GPO with BMD ATEM
BMD ATEM Built-in Graphics integration
BMD ATEM SuperSources integration
BMD WebPresenter integration
BMD VideoHub Integration
1 x Client Licences:
MediaManager - Scheduler - Player
CGX Plug-in - CGX Editor
CGX PRO 1CH Licence
SQUID Changeover integration
TCP commands
M.O.S for NRCS
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL
Scoreboard OCR Integration
JL-Cooper SloMo Mini USB compatible
StreamDeck USB compatible
JL Cooper SloMo Mini
Take full control of the variable speed playback of the DDR mode on SQUID STUDIO with the JL Cooper controller
StreamDeck
Take advantage of the power of SQUID’s Macros and Shortcuts on your fingertips customizing your StreamDeck
SQUID CGX PRO
Real-time broadcast CG with data integration and dynamic playout.
A powerful Character Generation solution for live production, whether in the studio or OB Van.
Real-Time Broadcast-quality, no rendering required.
SQUID CGX PRO
A powerful Character Generation solution for live production, whether in the studio or OB Van. Real-Time Broadcast-quality, no rendering required.
1 or 2 simultaneous Fill+Key SDI or NDI channels per server configurations, maximizing your investment.
Includes a graphic template management tool independent of on-air operation, with external data connectors such as RSS, XLS, XML, and more.
Features dynamic playout lists adaptable to any production. For news environments, it offers RunDown generation via XLS or optional integration with newsroom systems via MOS
SQUID
MASTER CONTROL
Comprehensive master control for on-air & streaming, with ingest, scheduling, automation, and failover protection.
MASTER CONTROL
Broadcast Playout Workflow for your On-Air
and Streaming Master Control
Comprehensive Master Control Solution with ingest, scheduling, auditing, and automated branding tools for multichannel broadcasting both on-air and streaming. Seamlessly switch incoming multiformat signals to playout with automatic or manual graphic overlays.
Security is critical in this type of setup. That’s why a redundant server configuration with automatic replication is available. Additionally, SQUID Changeover provides an extra layer of hardware-based protection, ensuring automatic SDI signal switching in case of failures with its exclusive SQUID “Keep-Alive” feature.
Seamless integration with Blackmagic Videohub grants full control over incoming signals for uninterrupted continuity. The workflow also includes Blackmagic Web Presenter control for differentiated streaming output
Why Choose
SQUID MasterControl?
Built for Broadcast Professionals
Whether you're a small independent station or a major network, SQUID MasterControl provides the power, flexibility, and precision you need to stay ahead in a fast-evolving industry. With SQUID and Blackmagic working together, your master control room becomes a hub of innovation.
Contact us for a demo and see why SQUID is the ultimate solution
for modern broadcasters.
SQUID STUDIO
The Ultimate Workflow for Live Productions
Power up your live productions with a seamless, all-in-one workflow. Capture, ingest, catalog, schedule, and manage multichannel playout with ease. Switch live SDI, NDI, or IP feeds effortlessly, and enhance your content with dedicated Fill+Key CG graphics.
Three configurations available so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
SQUID STUDIO PLAY
2CH Broadcast Playout Workflow for your studio or OB Van
Two-channel playout system with independent SDI or NDI outputs, graphic overlay, and switching of incoming SDI / NDI / RTMP / SRT sources, focused on live production workflows. Automatic or manual media import for quality control and cataloging.
Dynamic playlist management with manual or automatic control.
Integration with newsroom systems via MOS (Optional).
Integration with Blackmagic ATEM switchers ensures smooth, professional-quality production, taking your workflow to the next level. Playout automation with GPI/GPO, and the use of the available Media Players for the exclusive dynamic graphic overlay feature along with the CGX Plug-in.
SQUID STUDIO PLAY & REC
2CH Broadcast Playout + 2CH Recorder Workflow for your studio or OB Van
The power of STUDIO PLAY, adding the ability to record two incoming signals, which can also be used for live switching with overlaid graphics or Time-Delay playing while recording.
Integration with Blackmagic ATEM switchers ensures smooth, professional-quality production, taking your workflow to the next level. Playout automation with GPI/GPO, and the use of the available Media Players for the exclusive dynamic graphic overlay feature along with the CGX Plug-in.
SQUID STUDIO PLAY & CGX
All the power of STUDIO PLAY with an integrated CGX Pro Fill+Key Character Generation solution on a single server, maximizing your investment.
Integration with Blackmagic ATEM switchers ensures a smooth, professional-quality production, taking your workflow to the next level. It simplifies the creation and use of Super Sources while automating DSK activation.
StreamDeck
Take advantage of the power of SQUID’s Macros and Shortcuts on your fingertips customizing your StreamDeck