Multi-Format Play Out Server is now available from IDX Company, Ltd.
Broadcast manufacturer offers advanced SSD technology with the debut of PlayMagicTM MFP-100.
Chiba City, Japan - November 18, 2009: IDX Company, Ltd. today announced the introduction of a new multi-format play out server being unveiled at the 2009 Inter BEE show. The MFP-100, known as PlayMagicTM, marks IDX's formal entry into the post-production market and expands their award-winning product line-up that's been an industry standard in professional video production for over two decades.
That same mission to lead with innovation is what sets the MFP-100 ahead of current standalone servers that offer traditional HDD storage and access: a dedicated SSD (Solid State Drive) configuration with outstanding HD/SDI quality, speed and reliability. SSD technology offers many advantages with multi-GB/sec throughput, much faster access times than HDD, no moving parts, low power consumption, simultaneous record/playback and highly-stable output of digitally stored video/audio-even if problems occur from external content servers.
With a slim 1RU chassis design, the MFP-100 Play Out Server ingests and delivers HD-SDI/ SD-SDI and uses a multi-layer chip equipped with a robust, long-life access engine-optimizing faster I/O results than a single layer chip. PlayMagicTM also uses an automatic cache control protocol to ensure confident data security.
Key characteristics of IDX's inaugural model include:
- Supports MXF OP-1a (SMPTE 337M, 378M compatible) MPEG-2, QuickTime file format and DVCPRO HD (optional configuration required).
- Internal memory using multi-layer, dedicated SSD with standard storage starting at 128GB (record two hours at 100Mbps) with RAID 1 mirroring protection.
- HD-SDI/SD-SDI video input (1 ch) and output (2 ch); audio includes AES, analog, balanced/unbalanced (16 ch).
- Provides multiple pass capability using two network channels (1 GBps) for media file broadcasting (two monitoring channels and two control channels for a total of four channels); also includes networked broadcasting during play out, and file importing from removable media.
- Creates simple playlists in the main unit-select choice of operation locally or from external control.
- Supports external control via two (2) RS-422 serial ports, reference input loop-through, external time code input, GPI port, dual USB 2.0 ports, VGA output, IEEE1394b output (800MBps max) and four (4) Ethernet connections (1 GBps x 2; 100MBps x 2). Controller software is included.
- 1RU chassis includes dual, hot-swappable power supplies.
- Maximum selection of one or two Play Out channels (On-Air/Next x 2) and additional encoding functions are configured as options.
With its superior SSD throughput, HD signal processing, and flexible control connectivity housed in 1RU, the MFP-100 exceeds HDD in stability, reliability and access speed. PlayMagic™ is suited for a number of production and broadcast workflows as a fast-access cache server and in contents/archiving for many applications such as non-linear editing, mobile live production, news/sports ops, and high-end displays.
IDX is showcasing PlayMagic™ for the first time on November 18th in Japan at the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition (Inter BEE) being held at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center (Booth 6404). Product will first begin to ship domestically in Japan starting in January, 2010. IDX Americas and IDX Europe will be premiering the MFP-100 to their respective markets starting soon thereafter.
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About IDX
Celebrating over twenty years of service to the global production community, IDX is the premier manufacturer and supplier of Lithium Ion battery systems, V-Mount technology and HD wireless transmission solutions to the international broadcast and professional video industry. IDX was the world's first company to utilize Lithium Ion technology in broadcast and professional applications, and the first to comply with worldwide-compatible safety and environmental requirements. IDX provides true global power solutions, offering the highest quality of product, service and innovation through its centers in the US, Europe, and Japan. For more information, please visit the IDX international website at www.idx.tv.
Contact:
IDX Company, Ltd.
6-28-11 Shukugawara,
Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi,
Kanagawa 214-0021
Japan
Tel: +81-44-850-8832
