how to prepare backup display machine

[LeoHa]

Hi

Anybody has ever did a backup system for playback importent event.

I am wondering a plan to make a hot play and real time backup system.

My english is not good,so i am not sure whether described correctly.

It will be great to have your reply?

leoha

 

[RBeddig]

It really depends on the budget available.

For small shows, we use a second tier with another set of screens. This allows you to program without thinking about backup at all. You just need a matrix switcher or a second set of inputs on the receiving end (AnalogueWay, Barco,...).

For higher demands it might be necessary to have a second programming computer as well. In this case you can set up to independent sets of hardware. Still, you will need to care about the switching of the signals if one system fails.

To synchronize the systems, you could trigger your timelines using a DMX/Artnet device since this sends into the network and both systems would see it as long as they are on the same physical network. 

The most advanced approach would be to use a control system (e.g. www.universe-control.com) which allows to control any number of WATCHOUT systems, can synchronize those and can also take care of controlling the matrix switcher.

[jfk]

You might want to take a look at this to:
Best Practice for Redundant Show Playback? (aka Backup)

I was tempted to merge your post with this old tread  

[LeoHa]

On Wed Sep 12 2018 at 9:12 PM, RBeddig said:

It really depends on the budget available.

For small shows, we use a second tier with another set of screens. This allows you to program without thinking about backup at all. You just need a matrix switcher or a second set of inputs on the receiving end (AnalogueWay, Barco,...).

For higher demands it might be necessary to have a second programming computer as well. In this case you can set up to independent sets of hardware. Still, you will need to care about the switching of the signals if one system fails.

To synchronize the systems, you could trigger your timelines using a DMX/Artnet device since this sends into the network and both systems would see it as long as they are on the same physical network. 

The most advanced approach would be to use a control system (e.g. www.universe-control.com) which allows to control any number of WATCHOUT systems, can synchronize those and can also take care of controlling the matrix switcher.

thanks very very much?