CastKeep — DR channel hosted by FD Media Global
Signal continuity for your TV or streaming channel: an off-site node managed by FD Media Global with a full editorial pipeline — media, QC, playlist, playout, monitoring and as-run — ready to activate when your primary facility requires it.
In the demo or consultation we define whether you need a standard DR channel (single node, one signal) or redundant dual encode of the same channel — different pricing per option.
Managed cloud service
FD Media Global operates DR node infrastructure, storage and support. Two commercial options — different pricing per configuration:
- ● Standard DR channel — one off-site node, one on-air signal (no redundant encode).
- ● Redundant dual encode — the same channel encoded twice for higher availability.
Full disaster recovery channel · 1 on-air signal
Hosted service — complements your primary MCR. Option and pricing defined in demo or consultation.
Content manager
Ingest, transcode, quality control and media approval before playlist and playout.
Playlist & rundowns
Grid building and load-to-air for DR operations with clear, traceable editorial flow.
On-air output
CUE/TAKE and HLS, SRT, RTMP and UDP distribution — ON AIR channel ready for redistribution or continuity testing.
Monitoring & recording
HLS preview, alerts, scopes, ON AIR segments, as-run log and DR channel backup.
Channel graphics
Logo, bug, slates and lower thirds to preserve visual identity on backup signal.
Hosted by FD Media Global
Compute, cloud storage, maintenance and support included in the managed service — activation and SLA per commercial agreement.
For broadcasters & OTT
Channels that need a continuity plan for facility failures, maintenance or MCR operational contingencies.
Stack integration
Optional sidecars to Castline, Atlas, Vigilaire and Airtrace in the FD ecosystem when you already use them in primary.
Commercial options
Standard DR (single node) vs redundant dual encode — different pricing. We review this in a demo before contracting.
Need signal continuity for your channel?
Let's discuss requirements, activation times and CastKeep hosted service sizing.
Contact FD Media Global