DRC 1600
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Digital Rapids Stream encoding bundles combine the powerful DRC-Stream
PCI hardware for capture and preprocessing with the easy-to-use Stream
LE software, letting you add real-time, multi-format capture, encoding,
transcoding and streaming to an existing PC workstation.
Build your own capture, encoding and streaming workstation
Digital Rapids DRC-Stream PCI capture and processing boards allow
you to add professional high-quality, real-time, multi-format
video/audio encoding and web streaming capabilities to your existing
workstation. With the included Stream LE software, Digital Rapids Stream encoding solutions combine the performance and quality advantages of hardware-based preprocessing with the format flexibility of software codecs, all controlled by an intuitive, streamlined user interface.
The
multiple format encoding capabilities of Digital Rapids Stream
solutions allow you to reach a wider audience than you ever have
before, with video and audio optimized for each viewing environment.
You can encode into formats including Windows Media, SMPTE VC-1, Real,
QuickTime, MPEG and more in real time, saving you time and effort. The
only limitation to the number of simultaneous real-time encodes is the
processing power provided by your workstation’s CPU. You can encode
video from live sources or transcode from existing digital media files.
Whether you’re webcasting live events; streaming live channels of IPTV;
capturing media for archive or production; or encoding on demand
content for the web, mobile devices, VOD or DVD, Stream can encode to
the compression formats and bitrates needed to reach your target
platforms with the highest quality video and audio possible.
Tightly integrated hardware and software
The secret to our industry-leading encoding quality is the powerful
media processing architecture of the DRC-Stream hardware. DRC-Stream
PCI capture cards are at the core of all Digital Rapids encoding
solutions, and are available in configurations ranging from
single-channel analog to dual-channel analog and digital. Dual-channel
models feature two discrete channels of advanced video processing
capabilities and up to eight channels of audio processing. Each video
channel features powerful real-time preprocessingincluding motion adaptive de-interlacing, scaling, filtering and motion
adaptive 3D noise reduction, delivering higher quality video that makes
more efficient use of bandwidth than video created using competing
systems. (See samples in Digital Rapids Example Clipssection.) Each audio processing channel features 7-band parametric EQ
and dynamic range compression/expansion to make sure your message gets
through loud and clear.
The included Stream LE softwaregives you one simple, consistent interface that leads you through the
process of creating multiple encoded formats in just a few steps, and
lets you deliver your content with as little as one mouse click. One
interface that controls all of the encoding parameters and manages the
distribution, streaming and archiving of your media. One click and you
can reach a whole world of new audiences.
DRC-Stream Specifications
Form Factor
- Full length, full height PCI 64bit/66Mhz (32bit/33Mhz compatible)
Connections
- Optional rack-mountable video/audio breakout box
Analog Video Inputs
- 2 x Component (3 BNC)
- 2 x S-Video (Mini-Din)
- 4 x Composite (BNC)
Digital Video Inputs (digital models only)
- 2 x SDI
- 1 x DV via host system IEEE-1394 port (DRC-1600 and DRC-2600 only)
Analog Audio Inputs
- 4 x balanced audio (XLR)
- 4 x unbalanced audio (RCA)
Digital Audio Inputs (digital models only)
- Embedded SDI audio
- 2 x AES (XLR)
Models (see comparison chart for details)
DRC-1000 — Single channel analog video and audio
DRC-1400 — Single channel digital and analog video and audio
DRC-1600 — Single channel digital and analog video and audio, plus DV support
DRC-2000 — Dual channel analog video and audio
DRC-2600 — Dual channel digital and analog video and audio, plus DV support
Some configurations may not be available in
all international markets. Please contact your Digital Rapids dealer or
representative for availability.
Hardware Video Processing (Analog and SDI)
- NTSC or PAL inputs (user-selectable)
- Motion adaptive de-interlacing
- Noise reduction (2D and motion adaptive 3D)
- Independent horizontal and vertical filtering
- Aspect ratio conversion
- Cropping and scaling
- Proc amp control
- Gamma correction
- Graphics overlay with scaling and positioning
Hardware Audio Processing (Analog, SDI and AES)
- 48kHz, 24-bit audio
- Eight audio processing channels
- 7-band parametric EQ per channel
- Dynamic range compression / expansion
- Hardware sample rate conversion
- Bass and treble control
- Volume control
Stream LE Software Features (included with all boards)
- Easy to use interface with programmable environment for single-click encoding
- Supports an extensive range of standard and optional codec formats
- Simultaneous output to a mixture of codecs, resolutions and bitrates
- Encode from live input or transcode from existing media files
- Live monitoring of video and audio with interactive control of hardware pre-processing capabilities
- Programmable event triggers (GPI, duration, custom keys)
Optional Software Upgrades
- StreamPro software upgrade expands workflow
automation, integration and transcoding capabilities with features
including 422 deck control, batch encoding and batch transcoding, watch
folder support, DVD publishing, E-mail notification and more; also
includes Sorenson ACE
- StreamEnterprise software upgrade
includes all of the capabilities of StreamPro, plus a Java-based remote
control interface and persistent log publishing
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Hardware ComparisonThe following chart
compares the features of the DRC-Stream 500, DRC-Stream 1000,
DRC-Stream 1400, DRC-Stream 1600, DRC-Stream 2000 and DRC-Stream 2600
hardware PCI cards.
| Hardware Feature |
2600 |
2000 |
1600 |
1400 |
1000 |
500 |
| Video Processing Channels |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Audio Processing Channels |
4 stereo |
4 stereo |
4 stereo |
4 stereo |
4 stereo |
2 stereo |
| Graphics Buffers |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Composite Inputs |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
| S-Video Inputs |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| Component Inputs |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
none |
| SDI Inputs |
2 |
none |
1 |
1 |
none |
none |
| DV Video |
1* |
none |
1* |
none |
none |
none |
| Balanced Audio |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Unbalanced Audio |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
| AES/EBU Audio |
2 stereo |
none |
2 stereo |
2 stereo |
none |
none |
| DV Audio |
1* |
none |
1* |
none |
none |
none |
* DV capture supported through host system IEEE-1394 port (hardware pre-processing not applicable)
Some configurations may not be available in
all international markets.
