What is Fetch | Nipper
Nipper helps you track audio routing assignments for broadcast recording.
If you’ve ever faced a spreadsheet full of “MADI 1.03 goes to SDI 4 channel 7” notes, you’ll appreciate what Nipper does. It gives you a visual, drag-and-drop interface for managing MADI, Dante, AES, and other audio sources routed to SDI and IP video embedded channels. Built for broadcast engineers and recording facility operators who need to keep complex routing straight.
The Name
Section titled “The Name”Nipper is named after a mongrel terrier (1884–1895) whose image became legendary in entertainment history.
You might recognise Francis Barraud’s 1898 painting “His Master’s Voice” - Nipper the dog listening to a phonograph with remarkable attention. The image symbolised faithful audio reproduction for over a century.
Seemed fitting for audio routing software that demands the same precision and reliability.
Primary Use Case
Section titled “Primary Use Case”Nipper is designed for pre-production and live recording routing design.
Plan your complex audio embeddings before the recording date and then verify all assignments are correct, and generate documentation for your technical staff. Everything in one place, exportable for the crew and archival records.
Target Users
Section titled “Target Users”- Sound supervisors
- Sound designers
- Outside broadcast (OB) technical directors
- Unit managers
- Broadcast engineers
- Post-production facilities managing multi-channel audio
- Anyone routing dozens of audio sources to multiple video destinations