BlackStorm playout servers excel as an easy-to-use production clip player with a comprehensive production workflow. The elegant networked, file-based workflow supports popular editing systems like Apple’s final cut, adobe’s creative Suite and Avid’s Media composer. The workflow continues with standard protocols like VDCP and AMP, allowing point-of-control integration with virtually any production switcher or remote control panel on the market. BlackStorm’s sophisticated client / server interface gives easy and distributed operator control such as production playlists with built-in transitions, and delivers in live production.
Quicktime support
Support for targa animated sequences with key channel
Support for targa stills
Synchronized video + key playback
1RU rack frame
Includes rack mounting slide-rails
Windows 7 64 bit O/S
Hot-swappable redundant power supplies
Shared system/media with RAID-5
Server-class motherboard with Intel Quad Core CPU
Hot-swappable shared drives
2 x RS-422 ports with support for VDCP
Gig-E Ethernet support for VDCP and AMP protocols
Dual Gig-E ethernet ports
4x USB 2.0 ports: 2 front, 2 rear
16 channel per video channel embedded audio I/O
Playback Resolution - 720p
Playback Resolution - Other
Required Computer Operating Systems - Windows 7
Hard Disk Drive Type:
1 or 2 TB, 7200 RPM SATA-2 Enterprise-class