Multi-Channel Video Server
MPEG2 Video Compression
On-Air Broadcast Server
Broadcast Time Delay
2-Channel Sports Slow Motion
Video Transitions
ListMaker Software
Doremi Labs' MCS Server sets a new standard in video server value and performance. The MCS Server was designed to enhance and quickly integrate into a facility's existing operations. The front panel mimics familiar VTR controls for ease of operation, while the rear panel offers a complete set of analog and digital video interfaces. It is compatible with P2, Odetics, and VDCP (Louth) protocols to facilitate control from popular hardware and software controllers.
The MCS Server's modular design offers a simple upgrade path towards additional video channels and storage. When additional video channels are required, MCS Servers can be networked together for up to 8 video channels. If internal storage options are maximized, the server can be connected to Doremi Labs' external RAID5 storage chassis.
Upgrading to a digital video server from a tape-based operation offers many advantages. Video servers provide instant access to thousands of hours of video programming. Servers can also be configured with multiple simultaneous record and play video channels.
Highlights
* Records video using MPEG2 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 video compression selectable from 5 to 50 Mbits/sec
* Frame accurate control via RS-422 or Ethernet
* Accepts Odetics, VDCP and P2 machine control protocols
* Compatible with leading broadcast automation systems
* Composite, S-Video, YUV/RGB and SDI in/out
* Up to 6 channel analog and 8 channel digital Audio
* Front panel video monitoring LCD screen (option)
* Internal storage or external RAID-5 dual-redundant power supply (option)
* Built on a dedicated video hardware platform
* Back to back record and play
* Video transitions fade, wipe and dissolve
Applications:
* On-Air Broadcast Server
* Broadcast Time Delay
* Two Channel Sports SloMo
Technical Specs:
Video Formats: PAL/NTSC Composite and SVHS, RGB/YUV, SDI
Video Sync input
Time Code: VITC, LTC, DVITC
Audio: 2 analog XLR. Embedded audio on SDI. Up to 8 AES/EBU and 6 Analog channels with the MCS-1r1p and MCS-1p only.
Other: Ultra-Wide SCSI, 2 RS-422 ports, Biphase, 100Base-T (GPI Optional)
High Quality MPEG2 Video Compression: Selectable up to 50 Mb/s!
System Management:
Full Front Panel Control
Switch between the different record and play channels via the corresponding channel number button below the LCD display.
Remote Control via Third Party Controllers and Software
The MCS Server supports the Sony P2, Odetics and VDCP protocols supported by numerous manufacturers.
Remote Control from Doremi's ListMaker Software
ListMaker provides full support of the MCS Server's multi-file capability. Manage files, create video segments and more. ListMakerPL also features extensive playlist creation capability at an additional cost.
Software Control
ListMaker provides remote management of the MCS Server plus optional play list creation capability. ListMaker simplifies the management of hundreds of hours of video recordings. It provides individual transport controls for each independent record or play channel. Each new recording can be placed in existing files (clips) or in new files and accessed simultaneously by any play channel.
ListMakerPL
Play List Operation
ListMakerPL is available for additional cost for play list operation. Highlights of the video recording, based on time code in/out points, are created within each file. The highlight segments can then be assembled into live-to-air play lists and executed manually or automatically. Changes to the play list can be made while it is running on-air. Execute the play list in one of four different modes (immediate, manual, absolute time, and relative time from an offset).
