MPEG-2 Video Server

RapidAccess MPEG-2 video server provides flexibility for news, sports, or any other type of programming. The server has an open-architecture and easily expanded solution. The server allows recording and monitoring on one channel while playing back four other streams simultaneously.

Its off-the-shelf, centralized storage means the server can play back media on any channel immediately after recording with no transfer delays, caching, or unnecessary file duplication. The system provides the flexibility to handle multiple playlists that the user can move between, based on last-minute changes in scheduling, programming, or content flow. Starting with a single server unit, systems can be expanded to tens of channels, dozens of workstations, and thousands of hours of storage. Disk storage is configurable from gigabytes to terabytes, with hundreds of internal and external combinations available.

Features

• open-architecture using Windows NT
• Easy-to-use graphical user interface
• Broadcast quality MPEG-2 encoding and decoding, up to 15 Mbps using 4:2:0 (ML@MP) and up to 50 Mbps using 4:2:2 (ML@PP)
• Completely modular design
• Shared central storage enables media playback on any channel immediately after recording, with no transfer delays, caching or unnecessary file duplication
• Inputs include serial digital video (SMPTE 259M), analog composite video (PAL/NTSC), and four analog or digital (AES/EBU) audio channels

Vela Broadcast Products Division, 404 West Ironwood Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Tel: 800-231-1349, 801-464-1600; Fax: 801-464-1699.