Multi-Format Stream Bridge

The MSB-2000 is a stream bridge which provides a bridging function among various devices that support SDTI, SDI and DVB-ASI interfaces, including MPEG VTRs and A/V servers designed for broadcast applications. The MSB-2000 bridges these devices over a network environment with video, audio and control signals implementing in this manner the vision of an MPEG world. The MSB-2000 implements high-quality MPEG stream conversions by a new technology from Sony called "parameter referring re-encoding." The MSB-2000 enables content transmission through various networks as well as cost savings in operation by remote control of broadcast equipment. The MSB-2000 helps integrate, in an optimum manner, all operations in the broadcast station by interfacing high quality MPEG streams.

Features and Benefits

• Various stream interfaces for the flexible bridging of broadcast and networking devices.
  • SDI, SDTI-CP, SDTI-SX for broadcast devices
  • DVB-ASI for ATM/DS-3 networking devices*
  • Optional RTP** Input/Output board in the near future * Combined with the BDX-N1000 (Sony MPEG over ATM Network Interface Unit) ** RTP is the protocol which is suitable for the IP transmission of Audio & Video in realtime

• High performance audio & video compression for high quality and cost effective transmission.
  • New parameter referring re-encoding for technology MPEG GOP and MPEG Rate conversion with minimum picture quality loss
  • Simultaneous video encoding and decoding via SDI input and output

• Various control protocol support for flexible network operation.
  • HTTP for VTR or server control and initial set-up of the MSB-2000
  • Telnet for VTR or server control and initial set-up of the MSB-2000
  • SNMP for network monitoring from a central office
  • RS-422 port to facilitate VTR or server control over a network

• A compact chassis and front panel controls to utilize the flexible space and easy operation.
  • A 19-inch rack and 1-RU high compact design
  • Control panel with LCD display enables quick configuration of equipment to accommodate different field installations

Sony Electronics Inc., One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Tel: 201-930-1800; Fax: 201-358-4401.