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Omneon Spectrum™ Media Server | UltraNEXUS Video Server/System Controller | MediaDeck™ Integrated Server System | |
| Primary Application | Ingest, Production, News , Playout | Automated Broadcast: All-in-one, multi-channel station automation/video server solution includes standard capabilities for automated digital video playback, automated digital video recording (creates broadcast and streaming media), automated facility signal routing, remote system/device control, and video messaging | Ingest, Production, News , Playout |
| Storage Media | Hard Disk | Local digital media storage via external USB 2.0 hard drive arrays, as well as expanded storage via external network attached storage (NAS). NAS storage option allows the interconnection of one additional UltraNEXUS video server unit for the creation of a modular, multi-channel, shared storage video server system | Hard Disk |
| Storage Capacity | Up to 172TB usable | 4 terabytes (TB) standard, expandable to 16TB | 6TB usable |
| Expansion Increments | User selectable, both in storage, number of I/O modules and IP connectivity | 1TB and 4TB increments | Up to 2 I/O modules |
| Compression Type | DV, DVCPRO, DVCPROHD, MPEG2 I frame, MPEG2 LongGOP, AVC-I | Video: MPEG-2, MP@ML, 720x480 (D1), 29.97 frame rate, CRB & VBR encoding up to 10Mb/s; Audio: Layer II, two channel (stereo) | DV, DVCPRO, MPEG2 I frame, MPEG2 LongGOP, AVC-I |
| Compression Ratio | User selectable | Variable compression ratios approximately 25:1 to 50:1 as compared to D1 uncompressed digital video standard (270Mb/s) | User selectable |
| HD/SD? 16:9/4:3? 24/30fps? | User selectable HD/SD with internal up & down conversion, 4:3 or 16x9, 25 or 30 fps | NTSC (RS-170A), standard definition, 4:3 aspect ratio, analog video; also available with digital video/audio interface, SD-SDI video (SMPTE 259M-C), and AES/EBU digital audio inputs/outputs | User selectable HD/SD with internal up & down conversion, 4:3 or 16x9, 25 or 30 fps |
| Redundancy | RAID, redundant power supplies | 1TB and 4TB external storage arrays configured as RAID 5; automated backup of system configuration and digital media files to offline server with provided software utility, Total Backup | RAID, redundant power supplies |
| Workflows Supported | Staging, News production, Sports Highlight production, Ingest, Transmission, Shared edit | Accepts industry standard, MPEG-2 digital media files output from popular non-linear edit systems including Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Sony Vegas | Staging, News production, Sports Highlight production, Ingest, Transmission |
| File Format Support | MOV, MXF OP1a, MXF OP1b, MXF AS-02, MXF AS-03 | MPEG-2, MPEG-1, JPEG video slides | MOV, MXF OP1a, MXF OP1b, MXF AS-02, MXF AS-03 |
| Network Support | Multiple GigE, 10GigE | Equipped with Gigabit Ethernet port; TCP/IP network access and control using provided client software; local and remote network access for managing system configuration, broadcast schedules, and delivery of digital media | Multiple GigE |
| Additional Features | Audio track stacking, automatic language routing, open file system, direct interaction with media from 3rd party devices, add CC in place, Edit in place support for FCP, VDCP support, Control via IP | •Drag and drop scheduling interface with error checking, comprehensive resource library supports mixed media formats (videotape, DVD, MPEG-2, video slides), non-destructive virtual trim of digital media, Total Import of DVD programs to video server •Dual digital record channels simultaneously create media files of identical content—one for broadcast and one for Web VOD, automatic transfer of VOD media files to PEG Central Web media hosting and streaming video-on-demand service, simultaneous operation of all playback and recording channels, extended continuous recording up to 24 hours • Schedule video graphic/text overlay over digital media, automatic on screen program guide, emergency messaging, one year subscription to TOTAL INFO dynamic video content service included (news, sports, local weather, metro traffic, financial reports) •Built-in Web server, system information and status, online program guide link, online creation of video slides, media management, emergency message creation and activation •Device control capacity for up to 22 DVD players/records and/or video cassette recorders/players • Internal 8x4VAA true matrix routing switcher, control for external routing matrices up to 32x32 • Non-deterministic dedicated operating system (not a Windows PC), comprehensive system logging (as played, system information, diagnostics), 5-year warranty, free lifetime support | Audio track stacking, automatic language routing, open file system, direct interaction with media from 3rd party devices, add CC in place, Edit in place support for FCP, VDCP support, Control via IP |
| PDF Brochure | Spectrum_Family.pdf | UltraNEXUS.pdf | Omneon MediaDeck.jpg |
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