Cablecast SX2

Ultimate Station Automation Solution

The Cablecast SX2 is a multi-format video server capable of playing DVCPRO, DVCAM, DV QuickTime, MPEG-4 and H.264. The SX2 gives you two output channels and one encoder channel of MPEG-2 quality at up to 50 Mbps per channel. The SX2 also comes complete with Cablecast scheduling and automation software and the Carousel Framework, providing you a path toward a complete channel solution. Download Cablecast SX2

Why use the Cablecast SX2?

No need to transcode everything to MPEG-2, you can play native file formats, and you get Cablecast’s unparalleled deck and device control.
Attaches to your network for easy data transfer from editing stations and external storage
Import files directly from DVDs up to six times faster than real-time with the DVD import utility
Easily share and play files from other facilities (MPEG-2, H.264, QuickTime)

Cablecast SX2 Specs

Network:	10/100/1000base-TX
Power:	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption:	approx. 200w
Power Supply:	Optional Redundant
Dimensions:	19" x 27.25" x 5.25" (3RU)
Weight:	52lbs. (Shipping)
Hard Disk:	250GB RAID-1 System 4TB RAID-5 Content
Video Inputs	1 Composite (BNC) 1 SDI (BNC)
Audio Inputs	1 Balanced analog stereo (XLR x 2) 1 SDI embedded stereo
Video Outputs	2 Composite (BNC) 2 SDI (BNC)
Audio Outputs	2 Balanced analog stereo (XLR x 4) 2 SDI stereo embedded
Genlock:	Analog black burst (BNC)
Encoding formats:	DVCAM: 4:1:1 - 25Mbps MPEG-2 IBP: 4:2:2 - 25-50Mbps MPEG-2 IBP: 4:2:0 - 4-15Mbps MPEG-2 I-Frame: 4:2:2 - 50Mbps
Playback formats:*	DV in Quicktime wrapper DVCAM DVCPRO DVCPRO50 MPEG-2 4:2:0 MPEG-2 4:2:2 MPEG-2 I frame MPEG-4