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We offer a
range of encoder solutions that accommodate
every price point and functionality ... both
Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition
(HD). |
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In general,
you create digital files through one
of two processes:
(1) copying from a
videotape
(2) transcoding a file
from a native editing format such as
DV
When copying a
videotape, connect the video and
audio outputs of the VCR to the
corresponding inputs on the hardware
encoder. Depending upon your
selection from our available
encoders, you can input composite,
S-Video, component (Betacam),
SDI and FireWire (IEEE
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CHASSIS
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We always
separate our encoder and decoder
solutions for reliability and
failover protection, utilizing
network connectivity for file
interchange. Our MiniPEG
desktop chassis is our least
expensive encoder workstation
platform. All our baseline
encoder systems feature a 3.0 GHz
P4/800 processor and 1GB DDR. |
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If a rack mount
solution better suits your
environment, this 2U configuration
will be your choice. Both the
MiniPEG and 2U chassis feature a
DVD-RW (-/+) for file archiving. |
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FILE
FORMATS |
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We currently offer four (4)
different types of real-time
hardware encoders, each with their
own capabilities and functionality.
The simplest models create MPEG-1
and MPEG-2 files ... while the more
robust configurations capture AND
transcode a large number of file
formats. These cards are also
capable of real-time streaming while
encoding - and even saving two file
formats simultaneously. The
following table identifies the model
and functionality of each encoding
solution: |
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Product
Number |
Inputs |
File Types |
Streaming |
Dual File
Creation |
Closed
Caption |
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RTE-350 |
composite, S-Video |
MPEG-1, -2 |
No |
No |
No |
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RTE-500 |
composite, S-Video |
MPEG-1, -2, -4
Windows Media
Real Helix 9/10
QuickTime |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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RTE-1000 |
composite, S-Video
component |
MPEG-1, -2, -4
Windows Media
Real Helix 9/10
QuickTime |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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RTE-1500 |
composite, S-Video
component, SDI, 1394 |
MPEG-1, -2, -4
Windows Media
Real Helix 9/10
QuickTime |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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In
addition, the RTE-500, 1000 and 1500 cards
support the following: |
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Multiple Channel Audio
• 7-Band parametric EQ
• Dynamic Range Exp/Comp
• Sample rate conversion
• Video Processing Controls
• Hardware and Software Scaling
• Hardware and Software Cropping
• Graphic Overlay
• Horizontal and Vertical Filtering
• Spatial Noise Reduction (2D)
• Temporal Noise Reduction (3D)
• Hardware Processing Amplifiers
• Gamma Correction
• Hardware De-interlacing |
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MULTI-CHANNEL ENCODING |
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In some instances it is
advantageous to capture multiple streams
of incoming video to MPEG files.
Examples of this include "isolating"
multiple camera feeds in music video
productions or courtroom proceedings.
In our ToastMaster
configuration, you can switch "live" between
multiple cameras ... and simultaneously
create and save digital files for each
camera signal. You can then later
synchronize these files in a non-linear
editing workstation to create various
versions of your program material.
Ask us for a quote on a
multi-channel encoding system that will meet
your operating requirements. |
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