Computer software, hardware and apparatus for use in the broadcasting industry that configures, monitors and controls media processing and media distribution devices, namely, cameras, routers, switchers, multi-viewers, multiplexers, demultiplexers, intelligent video digital recorders, master control systems for use in television broadcasting comprised of video processors, audio processors, serial ports, ethernet ports, file servers, production switchers, routing switchers, control console, control panels, software for control of routers and videotape recorders, software for creating digital video effects, software for branding video content, redundant power supplies and emergency backup switchers, through which media information flows, namely analog, digital or compressed audio, video, timing, control and metadata in television broadcast facilities, production units or facilities producing, aggregating, originating or distributing television or other media broadcast signals; Computer software, hardware and apparatus for use in the broadcasting industry that organizes signal flows through serial digital interfaces, internet protocols or other packetized transport formats, which analyzes and collects data from media flows, processing and transport devices and provides notifications related to the status of media flow and media devices, namely, cameras, routers, switchers, multiplexers, demultiplexers, intelligent video digital recorders, master control systems for use in television broadcasting comprised of video processors, audio processors, serial ports, ethernet ports, file servers, production switchers, routing switchers, control console, control panels, software for control of routers and videotape recorders, software for creating digital video effects, software for branding video content, redundant power supplies and emergency backup switchers