360 Systems Maxx-2400 HD
Broadcast Server
Four Video Channels * 250 Hours of Storage * Smart Economics
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MAXX-2400 HD Delivers More
360 Systems' new High Definition MAXX 2400 sets a new
standard for performance among HD broadcast servers. Now, get four video
outputs, two inputs, twelve Terabytes of storage, and a broad set of server
tools in an attractively priced package.
Four High Definition Channels
MAXX 2400 plays up to four high-definition video
streams at once. Or it can record two streams, while playing two others. It's
also a graphics store, with linked key-and-fill capability. Standard features
include HD-SDI video I/O with frame synchronization, for recording wild sources
like tape and satellite feeds. Audio formats include embedded audio, and your
choice of AES/EBU digital or balanced +4 analog.
Better Images with JPEG 2000
When image quality has to be high and cost
manageable, JPEG 2000 is a first choice. New wavelet-based coding has made it a
leading format for new cameras and production, while its I-frame structure makes
editing easy. It's also the sole standard for digital cinema. 360 Systems offers
JPEG-2000 at bandwidths all the way to 125 Mb, to suit every level of image
quality.
Next-Gen Workflows
MAXX 2400 HD handles today's file-based work-flows, communicating over Gigabit Ethernet. It's HD-SDI inputs and outputs, plus analog and digital audio formats, make it a smooth fit with production and broadcast. Compatible with leading automation systems, MAXX 2400 is ideally suited as a play-to-air server, as a cache for satellite ingest, graphics storage and remote trucks.
Here's What MAXX-2400 HD Delivers
• 2 HD-SDI Inputs
• 4 HD-SDI Outputs
• 4 CVBS Monitor Outputs
• 32 channels Embedded Audio
• 32 channels AES/EBU Audio*
• 32 Channels +4 Analog Audio*
• 4 Serial Control Inputs
• VDCP, BVW, Odetics protocols
• 12 GPI Inputs (programmable)
• 12 GPI Outputs (programmable)
• 12 Terabytes/250 hour storage
• RAID-6 server-grade SATA drives
• File Transfer via Gigabit Ethernet
• 4-Channel Graphic User Interface
• Remote Workstation Software
• Advanced Playlisting Software
• File Trimming/Segmenting
• Key-and-Fill Playback
• Slow-Motion Playback
• Redundant Power and Cooling
• Program logging
• Fault Monitoring
*optional component
The MAXX-2400 HD Feature Set
Tools for Broadcast and Pro AV
The MAXX 2400-HD includes a big package of production, playout and maintenance
features as standard equipment. An easy-to-use graphic user interface gives
access to each channel for manual control with VTR-style buttons. Included are
head and tail marking, trimming and segmenting.
Advanced Playlisting Included
360 Systems' Advanced Playlisting software builds
rundowns of any length, with full drag-and-drop editing, pause, skip and hold
control. For many applications, MAXX's playlisting may be all that's needed to
get to air. Playlists can run simultaneously on each of the four server outputs,
and can be created or edited from workstations anywhere in the building.
Crystal Clear Audio for High Definition
For surround sound, eight audio channels are available with each video
stream. Embedded audio is standard, while optional multi-channel I/O modules
provide your choice of analog or digital outputs. Choose DXP-1 for eight
channels of AES/EBU digital audio, or AXP-3 and AXP-4 for four (or eight)
channels of +4 dBu balanced analog audio. A full set of XLR connectors makes
interfacing with existing equipment easy.
360 Systems' long experience in professional audio provides outstanding quality,
with 24-bit words, gold XLR connectors, and sample-rate conversion for wild AES
sources. Of course, compressed files like Dolby-E� or AC-3 pass through
transparently with our exclusive Bit-for-Bit� technology.
Features
• 16 Inputs, 32 Outputs
• Embedded Audio
• AES/EBU Digital Audio
• Analog Audio, +4 Balanced
• Redundant Audio Power
An Exceptional Value for Every Broadcast & Pro A/V Market
Slow Motion * High Reliability * Smart Economics
Smooth Integration with Leading Broadcast Equipment
360 Systems' servers are on air with every major
automation system. Choose from market leaders like Crispin, Harris, Nverzion and
Sundance. Overseas, it's Ibis, Pebble Beach ProBel, Ninsight, Hardata, Aveco,
and more. So pick your system with confidence; MAXX-2400HD will work exactly as
you expect.
The MAXX-2400HD also plays video or graphics in perfect sync, and is
plug-and-play compatible with commands from Ross and Echolab video switchers.
Sports/News/Entertainment
Precise slow-motion-forward and reverse-is just
one of MAXX-2400HD's strong points-perfect for analyzing and replaying sports
events. Now it's possible to capture a segment, trim it, and review it at any
speed. Most desktop slow-mo controllers work with MAXX-2400HD.
Instant Replay of shots for sports, entertainment, and news is also available
now, at low cost. MAXX-2400HD works seamlessly with all popular controllers, and
even accepts GPI commands from switchers and push-button panels.
A Modern Design for Fault Tolerance
Each part of a MAXX server has been designed for
reliability. The 12-Terabyte storage array incorporates our Double Fault
TolerantT RAID-6 technology, which spreads content across all drives for the
highest level of security. The loss of even two drives would have little effect
on the server's performance. We use only server-grade drives, providing 250
hours of program storage, with near-lossless image quality. Drives are
hot-swappable, and easily replaced from the front.
The power supplies are also redundant, and easily replaced with the server in
use. Quiet, forced-air cooling uses conservatively rated fans, and a
sophisticated alarm system reports any event that may need attention.
MAXX-2400 HD Applications
• Program storage / Play-to-air
• Satellite cache
• Slow-Motion playout
• Instant Replay of sporting events
• File exchange with NLEs
• Key-and-Fill playout
• Multi- screen projection displays
• Corporate & Educational Displays
• Theme parks and attractions
• Remote workstations for Ingest, Trim, Playlisting