The Thomson Grass Valley ADVC-HD50 converter lets you instantly convert uncompressed HD video and audio from HDMI devices to the HDV format, output via IEEE 1394 FireWire, for use in your nonlinear editor of choice. Carrying on the design philosophy already present with standard definition (SD) ADVC products, the ADVC-HD50 converter sports a sleek, portable design with an emphasis on simplicity and compatibility; the converter does not require any drivers or software to set up, and is compatible with both PC- and Mac-based editors.

The ADVC-HD50 converter will convert any uncompressed HDMI source, such as an AVCHD camcorder, to the HDV format for easier editing. This also reduces the need for a high-performance system or costly hard disk drive storage configurations to work with uncompressed HD video. The converter may also be used to convert non-HDCP-protected video from other HDMI sources, such as game consoles and set-top boxes.

Bringing affordable HD flexibility into the professional videography and prosumer workflow, the ADVC-HD50 converter is ideal for:

• Anyone creating video productions from HDMI sources, with limited resources and/or hardware
  
• Gamers and 3D graphics artists seeking to capture from HDMI sources
  
• Laptops and desktops that need HDMI ingest without internal hardware to support the input

• Connects HDMI*-equipped video equipment to FireWire (IEEE 1394)-equipped computers and devices for video editing
  
• Converts 1280x720 HDMI to 1280x720 HDV, and 1920x1080 to 1440x1080 HDV
  
• Compatible with Windows and Macintosh operating system-based HDV editors
  
• No need to install drivers or any software applications
  
• Powered by FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector**
  
• NTSC- and PAL-compatible

The Grass Valley ADVCHDM1 converter, engineered by Canopus, brings the world-renowned ADVC lineup into the high definition world, providing editors with high-quality bidirectional conversion between HD-SDI and HDV, complete with embedded audio. ADVCHDM1 not only lets you easily and instantly convert HD-SDI output to HDV and ingest HDV material into HD-SDI systems for archiving, but it can also encode HD MPEG-2 transport streams up to a full 1920x1080 resolution, using any one choice of eight different bitrate settings that best suits your workflow. And as always with an ADVC product, you’re assured of platform-agnostic support, whether using a Windows- or Mac OS-based NLE application, NTSC or PAL video, or a camera, deck, or video editing board.

Key Features:-

• Converts HD-SDI to HDV with embedded audio
  
• Converts HDV to HD-SDI with embedded audio
  
• Encode MPEG-2 transport streams with a choice of eight different bitrate settings, from 11Mbps to 40Mbps
  
• Supports HD video resolutions up to and including 1920x1080
  
• Input external timecode when encoding HDV
  
• Control HD-SDI decks via HDV and vice versa, with AV/C-RS422 device control conversion
  
• Simple, two-button control for encoding/decoding and timecode mode via the front panel
  
• Perfect for recording from HD-SDI sources to a Grass Valley Turbo iDDR
  
• Compatible with Windows- and Mac OS-based NLE software applications that support HDV/HD-SDI
  
• Can be used as a stand-alone bidirectional HD-SDI/HDV video converter without needing a computer
  
• Solid 8-inch, half-1U rack mount, with optional rack mount kit available

The Grass Valley™ Pro Line brings exciting new creativity and unprecedented productivity to the professional AV market. Simply put, the Pro Line helps you create and deliver stunning presentations without committing extra staff or expensive hardware. A key component of this line is the Turbo™ iDDR. Created by Grass Valley, the market leader in broadcast content storage and delivery, the Turbo iDDR is tailored to the unique demands of the professional presentation industry. A new class of VTR replacement device designed for today’s Professional AV media facilities, the Turbo iDDR surpasses the capabilities of VTRs and digital disk players found in corporate AV departments, public venues, houses of worship and institutional media content facilities.
The Turbo iDDR is setting a new standard in the professional AV market and leverages the digital storage, networking, and media management capabilities of the Emmy® award winning Grass Valley Profile® line of video servers. A cost-effective, compact digital record, edit and playback device, it is designed for immediate productivity and will reshape the way you look at your infrastructure investment.

Since the Turbo iDDR is a professional media recording and playback device which fits right into your existing professional audio visual environment, you can load content as audio or video, or as files from removable media. Best of all, if you are creating content on desktop systems, the Turbo iDDR can sit right on the same network and exchange content at high speed. Whether your application is in events and staging, presentation and communication, corporate networks, houses of worship or distance learning, the Turbo iDDR will transform the way you work now, and increase your productivity in the future.
By managing and selecting media clips, clip editing and trimming, and playout including playlist creation, the Turbo iDDR is a complete AV center within itself. It offers two playout channels for independent editing and previewing, or for delivering content to two different display systems simultaneously. And either or both of the outputs can be played out with HD and SD content on the same playlist. At the same time you can record into the Turbo iDDR, including connectivity from a camera or other media source through IEEE 1394 Firewire, removable storage devices, USB 2.0, and data transfer over standard Gigabit Ethernet networks. And you can drive the whole operation from the Turbo iDDR itself, or from external show automation systems.

Key Features:-

• HD and SD video content capability
  
• Simultaneous record/playout design does the work of multiple systems
  
• Extensive control via external systems (AMX, Creston compatible)
  
• Software application suite for enhanced productivity
  - Edit, manage, and arrange media content into playlists
  
• Pre-programmable video layouts with keyers for picture-in-picture and other effects.
  
• Extensive audio/video connectivity
  Video: SDI, component, composite, S-Video, analogue/Digital DVI video – all standard
  Audio: analogue, S/PDIF digital audio
  
• Front panel VTR-like transport control interface to support traditional VTR functions
  
• Data connectivity to other devices
  - 100Base-T, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 1394 Firewire, USB 2.0
  
• Media exchange from other applications
  - Video and graphics media - AVI, QuickTime, Windows Media, WMV HD, MPEG-2, HDV
  
• Storage of 10 – 40 hours depending on bit rate
  
• Enterprise-class, high-performance SATA drive technology
  
• OptIon of adding Turbo iDDR with REV Built In from Iomega
  - REV media is capable of storing more than 2 hours of 25 Mb/s SD or HD video

Combining features normally found in video production switchers, presentation mixers, and audio mixers, our Grass Valley™ Indigo audio/video (AV) mixer is a powerful, cost-effective, and easy-to-operate platform for Pro AV applications. A multi-format solution, it features video up- and downconversion, the ability to mix in high-resolution PC graphics from any DVI-I source, advanced audio mixing, and automated device playback and control via industry-standard connections.

Key Features:-

• Live seamless switching of video, computer, and audio sources
  
• Mix digital and analog sources
  
• Upconvert/downconvert multiple video channels between HD and SD
  
• SD/HD simulcast output
  
• Pre-programmable video layouts with keyers for picture-in-picture and other effects
  
• Digital effects with 2D and 3D transformations, including page turns, ripples, and swirls
  
• Linear/luminance and chroma video keyers
  
• Integrated control of the Grass Valley Turbo™ intelligent digital disc recorder (iDDR) and other devices
  
• Stereo analog and AES/EBU audio
  
• SDI and DV audio de-embedding and re-embedding
  
• Four-band parametric equaliser and motor-driven audio faders
  
• Simple audio-follow-video mode
  
• Intelligent audio-delay management for live production lip sync

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