StreamZ versatile, 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 comprehensive turnkey solutions that integrate easily into any professional environment.

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Encoding for everyone
Multi-platform content delivery and digital media distribution has evolved from "promise and potential" to a necessity for content and rights owners striving to stay ahead in today's competitive media environment. Maximizing the value and reach of your content means dealing with an ever-increasing array of formats to support the network-enabled platforms and devices that are defining the future of digital video. From storage encoding of file-based deliverables to live streaming, Digital Rapids StreamZ and StreamZHD studio media encoding systems give you the power to efficiently repurpose your media at top quality in any format for any audience, anywhere.

Combining the performance and quality advantages of hardware based preprocessing with the flexibility of software codecs and a powerful yet easy-to-use user interface, StreamZ encoders are ideal for creating and transforming content for today's expanding array of network-based distribution platforms and file-based production workflows. From real-time encoding and streaming from live sources ord ecks to faster-than-real-time transcoding from existing media files, StreamZ can dramatically increse your productivity and output media quality easily and cost-effectively.

StreamZ encoding systems feature a comprehensive range of input options for standard definition video sources. For high definition applications, StreamZHD provides HD/SD format agility.

Multiple formats, one easy workflow
The StreamZ family supports standard and optional compression and container formats including AVC (a.k.a. H.264 or MPEG-4 Part 10), VC-1 (Windows Media, Silverlight, IIS Smooth Streaming), Adobe Flash (H.264, or On2 VP6), MPEG-2, XDCAM HD, Avid DNxHD, DVCPro, JPEG2000, H.264 for Apple iPhone with integrated segmenting, Dolby Digital and Digital Plus, QuickTime, MXF and many more, with a flexible architecture for easy future format expansion. Strict output compliance ensures broad compatibility with devices from PCs to set-top boxes. Additional formats such as QuickTime-wrapped Apple ProRes files can be used as sources for transcoding.

Source video can be encoded to files or stramed in multiple formats, resolutions and bit rates simultaneously in real time, giving you exceptional productivity while targeting multiple distribution channels with individually optimzed outputs. The number of simultaneous real-time streams is limited only by the CPU horsepower needed for each chosed format. For complex combinations of formats exceeding available processing power, StreamZ's Batch Encoding mode captures any input to an uncompressed media file and automatically transcodes it to multiple formats without user intervention. Existing media files from differing resolutions, frame rates and sources can be transcoded to any other output format and conactentated if desired.

With unparalleled quality, versatility, performance and reliability, StreamZ is the ultimate encoder for today's multi-format, multi-platform media opportunities.

Hardware powered quality...
To keep your audience engaged, looks really can be everything. StreamZ encoding systems are renowned for their exceptional output quality, powered by the advanced preprocessing capabilities of our DRC-Stream hardware cards. Running in hardware in real time, video preprocessing features include motion adaptive de-interlacing with pixel level analysis, 2D and 3D noise reduction, scaling and filtering, ensuring optimum quality and the most efficient use of bandwidth in the compressed result. This preprocessing also reduces the amount of work the compression engine needs to do, letting you create more outputs simultaneously. Hardware-based graphic overlay and video proc amp controls let you brand and refine your video, while hardware-based audio preprocessing such as 7-band parametric EQ and dynamic range compression/expansion ensure consistently great-sounding audio.

... driven by superior software
StreamZ includes the powerful and flexible Stream FE software, providing you with a simple, consistent interface with a streamlined workflow from ingest through delivery. The Stream FE software lets you adjust compression settings and hardware pre-processing options as precisely as you want, with production-tested presets and a robust set of manual controls. Video and audio processing plug-ins such as graphic overlay, adaptive inverse telecine, color space conversion and audio mix-down can be applied, and output can be directed to a variety of options including archive files and live streams. The parameters associated with each encoding session can be saved in whole or in part, letting you recreate an entire project with a single click or reuse portions within other jobs. Productivity is increased, effort is reduced, and the cost of training is minimized.

Automation for broadcast, production, IPTV and the enterprise
Encoding is more than just compression. StreamZ includes a comprehensive set of tools for automation and easy integration into any environment. Features such as RS422 deck control, VBI capture with Closed Caption support, GPI triggers, scheduled recording, standalone logging, e-mail notification, automated FTP delivery and DVD image creation (including support for Rimage and Primera disc publishing systems) help you automate and organize your workflow. Watch folder support 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.

Optional Nexguard forensic watermarking by Civolution provides advanced content protection, while the Civolution Teletrax option embeds watermarks for content tracking and monitoring. YouTube Content ID support generates ‘fingerprints’ to automatically identify and enforce policies upon user-uploaded video clips on the popular site, enabling protection and new monetization opportunities for content owners. Support for content access technologies such as Microsoft PlayReady ensures that high-value content is used only as specified by the content owner and only by authorized users.

For live streaming, the optional Digital Rapids Broadcast Manager software provides centralized control, management and failover of multiple StreamZ systems.

External scripting and XML-based project files let you extend StreamZ functionality and customize how it works in your environment. For more advanced requirements, multiple levels of SDK – including a robust Web Services API – are available for integrating the Stream FE software tightly into your custom applications.

A robust feature set, exceptional quality, flexibility and easy integration – StreamZ has it all.

	High-quality, multi-format video/audio ingest, encoding, transcoding and streaming
	Real-time live encoding, faster-than-realtime transcoding
	Comprehensive analog and digital input options including SDI
	Dual-channel models process two distinct sources simultaneously
	Hardware based video preprocessing (e.g. deinterlacing and noise reduction) for optimal quality and bandwidth usage
	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
	Flexible software with extensive integration, automation and customization features
	All features and benefits of Stream FE Software

1. Optional breakout cable or breakout box required for analog and AES/EBU inputs with StreamZ-1600xs and StreamZ-2600xs (SDI connectivity standard)
2. Hardware-based pre-processing not available on host-based inputs
3. Turnkey configurations may change as computer specifications evolve, and may vary internationally. Please contact us for the latest configurations.

Click here for a complete chart of formats for each level of software.
	AVC/H.264
	Microsoft Silverlight (H.264, VC-1, Windows Media WMV, live and on-demand IIS Smooth Streaming)
	Adobe Flash (H.264, or On2 VP6, Dynamic Streaming)
	H.264 for Apple iPhone with integrated segmenting
	MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, 3GPP
	XDCAM HD, DVCPro, Avid DNxHD
	MXF, GXF, LXF, Omneon
	JPEG2000
	QuickTime (including Apple ProRes import)
	AVI, Uncompressed
	RED R3D (import)
	Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Digital Plus, Dolby Pulse AAC, MP3, WAV
	and more!

ORDERING INFORMATION:
StreamZ-1000xs.Single-channel analog. Single channel analog turnkey server configuration with a DRC-1000 board, StreamFE software and Stream breakout cable
	StreamZ-1000xs 1RU 1RU, Dual 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 1RU Premium 1RU, Single Xeon Quad 5450 3GHz, 2GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 1x500GB Seagate Barracuda hard drive, DVDRW drive, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse. StreamLive software is included.		$17,195
	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
Options Additional Video Codecs Additional Audio Codecs
StreamZ-1600xs.Single-channel digital & analog with DV. Single channel analog/digital turnkey server configuration with a DRC-1600 board, StreamFE software and SDI connector. Optional breakout cble 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 1RU Premium 1RU, Single Xeon Quad 5450 3GHz, 2GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 1x500GB Seagate Barracuda hard drive, DVDRW drive, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse. StreamLive software is included.		$18,195
	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 Additional Video Codecs Additional Audio Codecs Breakout Box Video/Audio Breakout Cable
StreamZ-2000xs. Dual-channel analog. Dual channel analog turnkey server configuration with a DRC-2000 board, StreamFE software and Stream breakout cable.
	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 1RU Premium 1RU, Single Xeon Quad 5450 3GHz, 2GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 1x500GB Seagate Barracuda hard drive, DVDRW drive, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse. StreamLive software is included.		$18,195
	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
Options Additional Video Codecs Additional Audio Codecs
StreamZ-2600xs.Dual-channel digital & analog with DV. Dual channel digital/analog turnkey server configuration with a DRC-2600 board, StreamFE software and SDI connector. Optional breakout cable or breakout box required for analog and AES.
	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 1RU Premium 1RU, Single Xeon Quad 5450 3GHz, 2GB RAM, 80GB SATA system drive, 1x500GB Seagate Barracuda hard drive, DVDRW drive, power cables, Windows XP Pro, keyboard and mouse. StreamLive software is included.		$19,195
	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 Additional Video Codecs Additional Audio Codecs Breakout Box Video/Audio Breakout Cable