Cablecast SX4

Ultimate Station Automation Solution

The Cablecast SX4 is a multi-format video server using a state-of-the-art broadcast architecture to bring you unheard of performance at an unbeat- able price.The SX4 gives you four output channels and two encoder channels of MPEG-2 quality at up to 50 Mbps per channel. Multi-format means that you can also play DVCPRO, DVCAM, QuickTime, Windows Media 9, MPEG-4 and H.264 directly from the SX4.The SX4 also comes complete with Cablecast scheduling and automation software and the Carousel Framework, providing you a path to- ward a complete channel solution.

Why use the Cablecast SX4?

Unbeatable price/performance benchmarks
The same great Cablecast programming and automation software that gives you complete control of your facility from any location with an internet connection.
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
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
Stores up to 4500 hours of content and you can still play directly from external storage devices
Easily share and play files from other facilities (MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, QuickTime, Windows Media 9*)

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:	4.0TB - RAID-5 protected
Video Inputs	Composite: BNC x 2 SDI: BNC x 2
Audio Inputs	Analog: XLR x 4 (2 pair) Digital: embedded on SDI inputs
Video Outputs	Composite: BNC x 4 SDI: BNC x 4
Audio Outputs	Analog: XLR x 8 (4 pair) Digital: embedded on SDI outputs
Genlock:	Analog black burst: BNC x 1
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 1 frame: 4:2:2 - 50Mb/s
Playback formats:*	DV DVCAM DVCPRO DVCPRO50 MPEG-2 4:2:0 MPEG-2 4:2:2 MPEG-2 I frame Windows Media 9 Quicktime MPEG-4

*Some restrictions apply

Key Features

Four output channels and two encoder channels
Plays MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, Windows Media 9, QuickTime, DV25, DVCPRO and DVCPRO50*
Includes the Carousel Framework. Add up to three Cablecast CG250s for up to three channels of community bulletin board
Complete Cablecast programming and automation software included
DVD import utility included
Integrate with Cablecast streaming and internet VOD servers (Optional)
Plays MPEG-1, Layer 2 and Linear PCM audio
SDI (with embedded audio) and composite video inputs and outputs.
Four terabytes of internal usable storage, RAID-5 protected.