StreamZ standard definition media encoding servers deliver high-performance multi-format video capture and encoding from live sources or decks, transcoding between media formats and live streaming in an easy to use, streamlined turnkey solution that integrates easily into any professional environment.

SD video in, high-quality digital media out
Combining the performance and quality advantages of hardware based preprocessing with the flexiblity of software codecs and a powerful yet intuitive user interface, StreamZ scalable professional encoders are ideal solutions for today's expanding array of network-based content distribution and file-based production workflows. From real-time live encoding to faster-than-real-tine transcoding from existing media files, StreamZ can dramatically increase your volume and quality of media produced easily a nd cost-effectively.

StreamZ systems feature advanced video and audio preprocessing that runs in hardware in real time. Video preprocessing features include motion adaptive de-interlacing, scaling, filtering and 2D and 3D noise reduction, enabline optimum quality and the most efficient use of bandwidth in the compressed result. StreamZ also offers hardware-based graphic overly and video proc amp controls, with 7-band parametric EQ and dynamic range compression/expansion ensuring great-sounding audio. This preprocessing also reduces the amount of work that the compression engine needs to do, letting you process more video and audio streams simultaneously.

Multiple formats, one easy workflow
StreamZ servers include the powerful and intutive Stream software, providing you with a simple consistent interface with a streamlined workflow. You can encode to multiple formats, resolutions and bit rates simultaneously in real time, giving you exceptional productivity while targeting multiple distribution channels with individually optimized media streams. StreamZ encoders support advanced compression and file formats including Windows Media 9, SMPTE VC-1, AVC (H.264), MPEG-4, MPEG-2 and many more. Optional format modules like the Digital Rapids Studio AVC Encoder delivery output optimized for the stringent requirements of advanced applications such as VOD and IPTV. Video and audio preprocessing settings, proc amp controls, gamma correction, cropping and more can be interactively adjusted. Output options include live streaming, archive files (which can be automatically referenced by an HTML file) and more. Popular Windows Media DRM license providers are supported. The parameters associated with each encoding session can be saved in part or in whole, letting you create an entire project or reuse portions within other jobs. Your productivity is increased with less effort and the cost of training is minimized.

Automation for broadcast, production, IPTV and the enterprise
The StreamEnterprise software included with StreamZ 'XS' models includes powerful workflow integration and automation tools including RS422 device control, VBI capture with Closed Caption support, GPI triggers, e-mail notification, automated FTP delivery, direct DVD output and XML-based project files. For particularly complex simultaneous encodes, Batch Encoding mode lest you ingest once in real time and automatically transcode to multiple formats. Keywork shortcuts (tags) automate data, metadata and filename entry. Watch folders can be combined with powerful template-based publishing to empower your content creators, enabling them to automatically encode and publish to your web site, intranet or FTP server by simply dropping their finished content into your watch folder. External scripting lets you extend StreamZ functionality and customize how it works in your environment. Java-based, platform independent remote control provides access to StreamZ over your network, while our optional Digital Rapids Broadcast Manager software application provides management and control of multiple systems for live streaming on an enterprise scale.

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High-quality, multi-format media encoding/transcoding/streaming

Real-time live encoding, faster-than-realtime transcoding (dependent on format/settings)

Comprehensive analog and digital input options including SDI
Dual-channel models encode two distinct sources simultaneously
Hardware based video preprocessing including deinterlacing and noise reduction
Hardware based audio processing including EQ and dynamic range compresion/expansion
Simultaneous output to multiple formats, resolutions and bitrates from same source lets you optimize for multiple distribution channels
Easy to use software with extensive integration, automation and customization features
All features and benefits of StreamEnterprise ('XS' models) or Stream LE Software

Easy to use interface with programmable environment for singl-click encoding

Supports and extensive range of standard and optional codec formats

Simultaneous output to a mixture of codecs, resolutions and bitrates
Encode from live input or transcode from existing media files
Live monitoring of video and audio with interactive control of hardware pre-processing capabilities
Programmable event triggers (GPI, duration, custom keys)
RS422 deck control
Batch encoding and transcoding
Watch folder support
Keyframeable video processing plugins
Automated FTP distribution, email notification, direct DVD output
Java-based, platform-independent remote control interface

Turnkey System Configuration (3RU 'XS' Models - North America)

3RU chassis with 8 hot-swappable drive bays

Dual dual-core Xeon processors
System drive, DVD R/W
Digital Rapids capture board
StreamEnterprise software
Physical dimensions (inches): 26D x 16.9W x 5.2H
Physical dimensions (mm): 660D x 422W x 132H
Turnkey System Configuration (2RU 'XS' Models - Europe and Asia)
2RU chassis with 6 hot-swappable drive bays
System drive, DVD R/W
Digital Rapids capture board
StreamEnterprise software
Physical dimensions (inches): 27.8D x 16.9W x 3.44H
Physical dimensions (mm): 705D x 430W x 87.3H
Connections
Includes video/audio breakout cable
Optional rack-mountable video/audio breakout box
Analog Models
-StreamZ-1000xs - Single-Channel Analog
-StreamZ-2000xs - Dual-Channel Analog
2 x Component (YUV) inputs
2 x Y/C (S-video) inputs
4 x Composite inputs
4 x Balanced audio inputs
4 x Unbalanced audio inputs
Digital/Analog Models
-StreamZ-1600xs - Single-Channel Digital & Analog with DV support
-StreamZ-2600xs - Dual-Channel Digital & Analog with DV support
2 x SDI inputs (supports embedded audio)
2 x AES/EBU inputs
2 x Component (YUV) inputs
2 x Y/C (S-video) inputs
4 x Composite inputs
4 x Balanced audio inputs
4 x Unbalanced audio inputs
1 x DV via host system IEEE-1394 port
Hardware Video Processing (Analog and SDI)
NTSC or PAL inputs (user-selectable)
Motion adaptive de-interlacing
Noise reduction (2D and motion adaptive 3D)
Independent horizontal and vertical filtering
Aspect ratio conversion
Cropping and scaling
Proc amp control
Gamma correction
Graphics overlay with scaling and positioning
Hardware Audio Processing
48kHz, 24-bit audio
Eight audio processing channels
7-band parametric EQ per channel
Dynamic range compression/expansion
Hardware sample rate conversion
Bass and treble control
Volume control

StreamZ 'XS' Models
Microsoft WMV9, 8, 7
SMPTE VC-1
AVC (H.264), MPEG4, AAC
Optional Digital Rapids Sutdio AVC Encoder (H.264 in MPEG-2 Transport Stream, live H.264 streaming)
MPEG2 (4:2:0/4:2:2 to 80Mbps, file or live streaming, CableLabs)
MPEG1, MP3
QuickTime
MXF import (optional)
Real, Real Helix 9 and 10
Flash 7 (SWF and FLV)
Optional Flash 8 with On2 VP6 (to file and/or live streaming)
Image sequences
AVI, WAV, Uncompressed
Sorenson ACE
DivX support (codec not included)
AC-3 Dolby Digital (optional)


 

ORDERING INFORMATION:

StreamZ-1000xs. Single-channel analog.
Single channel analog input; 2 component, 4 composite, 2 S-video with 4 channels of Balanced and 4 channels of unbalanced audio.

StreamZ-1000xs 1RU
1RU, Single Xeon Quad Core X3350 2.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 500GB SATA hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise software, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse.
  $11,565
StreamZ-1000xs 3RU
3RU, Single Core2 Quad Q9550 2.83 GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 500GB SATA hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise software, power cables, Wndows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse.

  $12,995
StreamZ-1000xs 3RU Premium
3RU, Dual Xeon Quad 5430 3GHz, 2GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 1x 300GB Seagate Cheetah SAS hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise softwarew, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse. Provides SD StreamZ customers with a host platform that can be later upgraded to the equivalent of StreamZHD with the addition of storage and our HD capture board.

  $17,870

       

StreamZ-1600xs. Single-channel digital & analog with DV.
Single channel digital/analog input; 1 SDI, 2 component, 4 composite, 2 S-video with 8 channels of audio including Balanced and Unbalanced analog audio, AES audio, embedded SDI, plus support for DV through host system IEEE-1394 port. SDI connection module included; optional breakout cable or breakout box required for analog and AES.

StreamZ-1600xs 1RU
1RU, Single Xeon Quad Core X3350 2.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 500GB SATA hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise software, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse.
  $12,565
StreamZ-1600xs 3RU
3RU, Single Core2 Quad Q9550 2.83 GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 500GB SATA hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise software, power cables, Wndows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse.
  $13,995
StreamZ-1600xs 3RU Premium
3RU, Dual Xeon Quad 5430 3GHz, 2GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 1x 300GB Seagate Cheetah SAS hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise softwarew, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse. Provides SD StreamZ customers with a host platform that can be later upgraded to the equivalent of StreamZHD with the addition of storage and our HD capture board.

  $18,870
Options:
- Breakout Box
- Video/Audio breakout cable

       
StreamZ-2000xs. Dual-channel analog.
Dual channel analog input; 2 component, 4 composite, 2 S-video with 4 channels of Balanced and 4 channels of unbalanced audio.
StreamZ-2000xs 1RU
1RU, Single Xeon Quad Core X3350 2.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 500GB SATA hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise software, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse.

  $12,565
StreamZ-2000xs 3RU
3RU, Single Core2 Quad Q9550 2.83 GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 500GB SATA hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise software, power cables, Wndows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse.
  $13,995
StreamZ-2000xs 3RU Premium
3RU, Dual Xeon Quad 5430 3GHz, 2GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 1x 300GB Seagate Cheetah SAS hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise softwarew, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse. Provides SD StreamZ customers with a host platform that can be later upgraded to the equivalent of StreamZHD with the addition of storage and our HD capture board.

  $18,870

       
StreamZ-2600xs. Dual-channel digital & analog with DV.
Dual channel digital/analog input; 2 SDI, 2 component, 4 composite, 2 S-video with 8 channels of audio including Balanced and Unbalanced analog audio, AES audio, embedded SDI, plus support for DV through host system IEEE-1394 port.
StreamZ-2600xs 1RU
1RU, Single Xeon Quad Core X3350 2.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 500GB SATA hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise software, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse.
  $13,565
StreamZ-2600xs 3RU
3RU, Single Core2 Quad Q9550 2.83 GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 500GB SATA hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise software, power cables, Wndows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse.

  $14,995
StreamZ-2600xs 3RU Premium
3RU, Dual Xeon Quad 5430 3GHz, 2GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 1x 300GB Seagate Cheetah SAS hard drive, DVDRW drive, StreamEnterprise softwarew, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse. Provides SD StreamZ customers with a host platform that can be later upgraded to the equivalent of StreamZHD with the addition of storage and our HD capture board.

  $19,870
Options:
- Breakout Box
- Video/Audio breakout cable

 


OPTIONAL PLUG-IN BOARDS:

Aspex Accelera 3000
MPEG-2 HD/SD encoding and transcoding PCI acceleration board. Enables 1920 x 1080 @ 30i encoding in real time, and transcoding acceleration.
>>more information

  $8995
Tarari CPX-6140
Windows Media 9 (VC-1) PCI-X acceleration board (can also be configured for PCI). Allows up to 1280x720@24fps encoding in real time at the highest Windows Media complexity. Provides transcoding acceleration at the highest Windows Media complexity.

  $13,600
OPTIONAL Breakout Box:
19" 1RU Rackmount Breakout Box
  $495
OPTIONAL Video/Audio Breakout Cable:
  $150


 

 
 
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