Master Control AutomationCrispin is the absolute leader in reliable, high performance master control automation.

Multi-channel operations

Powerfully simple and scalable from one to hundreds of channels.

Sports and live operations

Sports, news and other live programming is the ultimate performance test of any automation system. The Crispin solution sets the standard for flawless automation in live operations.

Multi-site and hub operations

Whether it’s centralcasting, hub and spoke, remote monitor and control, or other, Crispin is the technology leader for operating large, networked sites across multiple time zones, wide area networks and variety of equipment and systems. Features designed specifically for multi-site operations include:

Realtime BXF in hub and spoke environment. A highly efficient protocol over TCP/IP that enables multi-channel control with network speeds as low as 56kbs. Simultaneous command and control. Operators can view any channel from anywhere in the system, allowing for the seamless change of control during the broadcast day.

Ability to control all devices over TCP/IP protocols (including serial-based devices, GPIOs, and native TCP/IP-based APIs). Advanced functions such as network break-in, designed specifically for multi-node operations.

Sleep at night reliability

Built-in failover and redundancy allow you to shut down individual servers and modules while the system still stays online.

Crispin-built high performance rack servers feature our own customized Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system.