Production Recording Equipment : Video Recorders, Players and Servers : Ross Video - SoftMetal

Video Servers

Series: SoftMetal

Model: SoftMetal

Features
SoftMetal Video Servers come equipped with a comprehensive feature set, allowing them to fit into a wide variety of applications.
Automatic HD/SD Scaling
SoftMetal Servers can automatically perform on-the-fly up / down resolution scaling.
Ancillary Data

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SoftMetal Overview
The Video Server has evolved into much more than a simple VTR replacement. As your facility evolves from video tape to digital file, you need a system that meshes seamlessly into your IT environment, yet still provides you with the rock-solid performance of a dedicated piece of broadcast gear.

Ross engineered the SoftMetal Video Server to plug right into your IT network. SoftMetal uses a networked control scheme - allowing distributed control from anywhere on your network. It supports file based workflows - allowing content to flow nicely from editing to playout and SoftMetal is constructed using IT Server Grade components - for easy maintenance and support.

We also haven't forgotten that a broadcast environment demands more than a simple computer in it's mission-critical path, so we've built a server to the same robust and exacting standards you've come to expect from all Ross Video equipment. SoftMetal offers features such as redundant hardware and solid signal interconnect panels, giving you a video server you can rely on.

Transfer
Industry standard codecs, such as DVCPRO HD, XDCAM, IMX and more. AVI, MOV, MXF or TGA file wrappers. Use standard Windows networking or robust FTP file transfer conduits.

Create
Designed from the ground up to work well with file-based media, SoftMetal meshes easily into your content creation workflow. Flexible software codecs, easy file transfers and integrated transcode engine provide the tools you need!

Manage
Bundled client software: Play, Record, MediaManager, Configuration and Transcode. Client software can be run locally or remotely via network control.

Ingest
With 1, 2 or 4 HD/SD input options, record content through the Record Client software or remote automation control. Ganged record allows locked record of video + key, mixed or matched resolution content, or stereoscopic pairs. Capture audio either from embedded or discrete AES inputs.

Control
Working in concert with the powerful device-control capabilities of your Vision and OverDrive production environments, SoftMetal is an ideal companion for clip and graphics playout, bumps, teases and more. SoftMetal also integrates nicely with other production switcher and automation system brands.

Play
HD. SD. Mix and match. Ganged playout or independent channels. The choice is yours!

Features

SoftMetal Video Servers come equipped with a comprehensive feature set, allowing them to fit into a wide variety of applications.

Automatic HD/SD Scaling

SoftMetal Servers can automatically perform on-the-fly up / down resolution scaling.

Ancillary Data

All vertical blanking information, including Closed Captioning data is faithfully recorded and played back.

Audio

Records 16 tracks of audio with each video clip. Audio may be recorded from discrete AES or embedded inputs. Audio can be played out embedded and/or discrete AES.

Time Delay / Instant Replay

As video content is being recorded, it is available for immediate playout - great for time delay and instant replay applications.

Ganged Playout and Record

SoftMetal supports ganged playout for video + key, video + video or left eye + right eye for 3D applications.

Mixed Format Playout / Record

SoftMetal can play and record multiple resolutions simultaneously.

This is useful for HD/SD simulcast or multi-screen applications.

Different resolution clips can be played back-to-back with no change to system settings - just load and play!

Software Codecs

All codecs in the SoftMetal Video Server are implemented in software.

This allows for future expansion as new standards evolve.

Ultra-Fast Cue Times

Lightning-fast cue times means your production doesn't have to wait.

Graphics Playout

SoftMetal provides native Targa file and Animation codec support for still or motion graphic playout.

Flexible, Expandable Storage

SoftMetal offers field-expandable storage with up to 12TB.

A choice of RAID 5 or 6 protection allows the right balance between storage capacity and fault tolerance.

Remote RAID management and monitoring tools are provided.

All hard drives are non-proprietary and not micro-encoded.

Remote Protocols

Sony BVW, VDCP, Odetics and AMP Protocols are all supported via the 8 RS-422 serial ports or IP-based control.

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