Why eSpace?
A virtual studio can be a full custom build, a self-configured software platform, a proprietary broadcast platform, or a preconfigured production system. eSpace is built for teams that want hardware, software, I/O and production logic as one coordinated system — and need to get on air quickly.
Buy a system instead of assembling a stack
Software platforms and proprietary broadcast platforms offer maximum freedom — with high integration effort. eSpace delivers a clear product line with transparent pricing, matched hardware and a defined support path.
Which path fits your challenge?
The comparison shows why eSpace is the direct route for well-defined production requirements — without in-house broadcast engineering and without configuration uncertainty.
| Criterion | eSpace system | Software solution withself-configuration | Proprietarybroadcast platform | Custom build witha free engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systemcomponents | Preconfigured hardware andsoftware system | Software or licences only | Extensive platform andproject solution | Individual components |
| Hardware | Matched and tested | Procured under yourown responsibility | Specified per project | Selected entirely by you |
| System selection | Guided via the configuratorand expert advice | Independent edition andfeature comparison | Advice from sales oran integrator | Your own planning |
| Integrationeffort | Reduced and clearly bounded | Medium to high | High | Very high |
| Requiredin-house expertise | Low to medium | Medium to high | High, or via a service partner | High |
| Adaptationfreedom | High within clearoptions and expansions | Very high, depending onyour own expertise | Very high, depending onsupport andthe production landscape | Maximum, depending on yourown expertise |
| Time-to-production | Designed for fastcommissioning | Depends on hardware andintegration | Depends on project scopeand support | Depends on in-house expertise |
| Entry price | From €7,999.00 | Licence prices + chosenhardware | Usually on request | Unit prices, but uncertaintotal effort |
| Technical support | Comprehensive support modelsand direct contact | Vendor or partner support | Comprehensive support models | Mostly in-house |
| Especiallysuitable for | Teams looking for a clearlydefined production system | Technically experienced teamsand integrators | Large, complexproduction landscapes | Teams with in-houseengineering expertise |
eSpace is the right choice when you are not looking for an open technology project, but a clearly defined and expandable production system.