Media Player / Channel in a Box
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Multi Codec File Player, up to UHD Live Baseband Input Live Record (XAVC) SDI and SMPTE2110 support SDR HDR Live Conversion Logo & Keyer Builtin & ExternalAutomation Local StorageUHD-Channel is a software-based media platform designed to address high-end ingest, playout and channel applications, up to Ultra HD. Based on BBright’s legacy of ease of operation, intuitive GUI design, cost effective Ultra HD solution, UHD-Channel will change the perception typically associated to UHD complexity. UHD-Channel is designed to support either legacy SDI or ST-2110 IOs, but also transport stream over IP inputs to offer a maximum of flexibility. UHD-Channel can either process 4 HD or 1 Ultra HD Channel.
UHD-Channel adds workflow flexibility for interfacing with an external automation, logo insertion, various HDR video format ingest & playout and signalization, advert replacement. With the integration of Technicolor ITM (Intelligent Tone Management), the video engine allows live SDR < > HDR conversions for baseband input, media files and inserted graphics.
UHD-Channel secured solution delivers the expected reliability and availability in any conditions for 24-7 continuous Ultra HD playout or live production.
BBright’s advanced software-based processing enables the daily delivery of pristine video and audio quality for the most demanding Ultra HD workflows and channels.
- Multi-Codec support: XAVC / HEVC / J2K / H264 / MPEG2 / ProRes
- Wrapper: mxf, mp4, TS, mov
- HD, HD 1080p HDR & UHD HDR support
- 720p/1080i @ 50/59.94fps
- 1080p @ 50/59.94fps
- 2160p @ 50/59.94fps
Audio
- Up to 16 Audio Channels
- AAC/HE-AAC/MPEG1 LayerII decoding
- Dolby DD / DD+ / DD+JOC / E decoding
HDR
- HLG / HDR10 / SL-HDR1 / SL-HDR2
- Technicolor ITM SDR / HDR live conversion
Graphics
- 4 layers, still logos (.png, .tga, .tiff, .gif, .flv, .targa, .html5
- Built-in UHD Keyer
Ancillary data
- TimeCode
- OP47 / CC608 / CC708 input and output
- SPMTE 436 Ancillary data
Inputs
- SDI up to 4 HD / 1 UHD (Quad 3G-SDI)
- SMPTE 2110 (-20/-30/-31/-40) up to 4 HD / 1 UHD (25Gb NIC)
Outputs
- SDI up to UHD (Quad 3G-SDI)
- SMPTE 2110 (-20/-30/-31/-40) up to UHD (25Gb NIC)
- Genlock (SDI) & PTP Support (2110)
Record
- 4xHD or 1xUHD live record (XAVC)
- 8x Audio channels
- Ancillarydata recordedas SMPTE 436
Controls
- Web UI
- VDCP
- Dynamic playlist
- RestAPI
- Built-in Automation
Internal Storage
- Up to 8 x 1TB in Raid 5
- Ingestfromexternal NAS or FTP
Chassis
- 1 RU Chassis, up to 7TB Raid 5 Storage
- 2 RU Chassis, up to 13TB Raid 5 Storage
- Redundantpower supplies (hot swappable)
Type | Reference | Description | Compatibility | |
Appliances | UHC | UHD Media Server, Support for XAVC / HEVC / AVC, 1RU (up to 3 IO options), 7TB of Raid5 Storage | X | |
UHC_REC | UHD Media Server, Support for XAVC / HEVC / AVC, 1RU (up to 3 IO options), 7TB of Raid5 Storage. XAVC Record capable | X | ||
Hardware Options | UHC_4x3GSDI | 4x3GSDI input or output option | X | X |
UHC_4x3GSDI_KEYER | 4x3GSDI input/output option with builtin keyer – Easy integration with third party channel branding system (HD or UHD) | X | X | |
UHC_8x3GSDI | 8x3GSDI input or output option | X | X | |
UHC_2110 | SMPTE 2110 Dual SFP 25Gbits/s option (up to 2 UHD in / 2 UHD out) | X | X | |
Software Options | UHC_HD | Support video up to HD (720p/1080i) SDR | X | X |
UHC_HD+ | Support video up to HD (1080p) HDR | X | X | |
UHC_UHD | Support video up to UHD HDR / 4 HD+ | X | X | |
UHC_VDCP | VDCP Slave Option (RS422+IP) | X | X | |
UHC_PLAYLIST | Dynamic playlist control | X | X | |
UHC_AUTOMATION | Built-in automation for stand-alone automation | X | X | |
UHC_REC_B_IN | Live Baseband Ingest/record option (1 UHD/4 HD). XAVC | X | ||
UHC_LIVE_B_IN | Live baseband input option (1 UHD/4 HD) | X | X | |
UHC_DOLBY_AUDIO | Dolby DD / DD+ / Atmos / E / AC4 decoding option | X | X | |
UHC_LOGO | Logo insertion – Up to four layers of logo | X | X | |
UHC_UPSCALE | HD to UHD upscaling | X | X | |
UHC_HDRCONV_TECH | Live SDR/HDR or HDR/SDR cross conversion | X | X |