Cablecast SX4

Ultimate Station Automation Solution

The Cablecast SX4 is a multi-format video server capable of playing DVCPRO, DVCAM, DV QuickTime, MPEG-4 and H.264. The SX4 gives you four output channels and two encoder channels of MPEG-2 quality at up to 50 Mbps per channel. The SX4 also comes complete with Cablecast scheduling and automation software and the Carousel Framework, providing you a path toward a complete channel solution. Download Cablecast SX4

Why use the Cablecast SX4?

No need to transcode everything to MPEG-2, you can play native file formats, and you get Cablecast’s unparalleled deck and device control
Encode from a live meeting and a live sporting event at the same time with the SX4’s dual encoders
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, MPEG-4, H.264, QuickTime)

Cablecast SX4 Specs

Network:	10/100/1000base-TX
Power:	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption:	300w nominal
Power Supply:	Optional Redundant
Dimensions:	19" x 27.25" x 5.25" (3RU)
Weight:	56lbs. (Shipping)
Hard Disk:	250GB RAID-1 System 8TB RAID-5 Content
Video Inputs	2 Composite (BNC) 2 SDI (BNC)
Audio Inputs	2 Balanced analog stereo (XLR x4) 2 SDI stereo embedded
Video Outputs	4 Composite (BNC) 4 SDI (BNC)
Audio Outputs	4 Balanced analog stereo (XLR x8) 4 SDI stereo embedded
Genlock:	Analog black burst (BNC)
Encoding formats:	DVCAM: 4:1:1 - 25Mb/s MPEG-2 IBP: 4:2:2 - 25-50Mb/s MPEG-2 IBP: 4:2:0 - 4-15Mb/s MPEG-2 I-Frame: 4:2:2 - 50Mb/s
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