K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client

The K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client is optimized for a broad range of production and broadcast applications. The server supports end-to-end SD/HD workflows in DVCPRO, MPEG-2, AVC-Intra, H.264/AVCHD, Avid DNxHD and Apple ProRes (720p/1080i) formats.

The K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client is optimized for production, live event workflows and broadcast applications. Teamed with the K2 Dyno S3 Replay Controller, K2 Summit 3G+ offers an ideal solution for live events such as sports and concerts, studio production, news and any application that requires quick access to recorded media. A K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client can be deployed as a standalone K2 Summit system with internal storage for use in a distributed environment. K2 Summit 3G+ standalone systems are optimized to work in a file-based environment.

The K2 Summit client performs all video and audio I/O using built-in encoders and decoders. The K2 Summit 3G+ allows three servers to be stacked together, offering triple the amount of input and outputs available.More than 100 channels can be attached to the K2 media servers and RAID system. For its part, the K2 media server manages the file system and controls file transfer protocol (FTP) operations. K2 storage offers options for internal drives or external RAID systems that can scale to more than 50 terabytes.

The K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client is a 2 RU platform with redundant hot-swappable power supplies, as well as redundant 1G and 10G Ethernet ports to provide a tremendous speed upgrade from the K2 Summit. It includes an embedded OS that runs off of an M.2 solid state drive (SSD) providing fast and reliable operation. To provide a cost-effective design with no single point of failure, each K2 Summit attached to a SAN offers two iSCSI or LAN Connect, or Fibre Channel ports to provide a backup data path in case of a failure. Each channel is built around a high-performance RISC processor, an embedded real-time operating system, and performs video/ audio processing in the robust and secure manner needed for a 24/7, frame-accurate environment.

3G offers an ideal solution for live events such as sports and concerts, studio production, news and any application that requires quick access to recorded media. A K2 Summit 3G Production Client can be configured as part of a SAN solution comprised of multiple K2 Summit clients, K2 media servers and K2 RAID storage — or deploy a standalone K2 Summit system with internal or external storage for use in a distributed environment. Both the SAN and standalone systems are optimized to work in a file-based environment.

K2 Production Features

The K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client has been specifically designed for the needs of live event productions such as sporting events where instant replays need to be available immediately at the push of a button. Highlights, playlists and resources such as record channels from multiple systems can be shared by users. All channels are bidirectional and can easily and quickly switch between record and play.

ChannelFlex

ChannelFlex doubles the K2 Summit 3G+’s capability from supporting four video streams to eight video streams in application-specific configurations:
  • Record up to 8 camera feeds in DV, XDCAM HD, AVC-Intra or Avid DNxHD formats
  • Record up to two 2X/3X super slo-mo cameras in DVCPRO HD, AVC-Intra or Avid DNxHD formats
  • Record up to four 3D cameras or video+key pairs: HD in AVC-Intra/SD in IMX30
  • Play up to four 3D files or video+key pairs: HD in AVC-Intra/SD in IMX30

10 GbE Ethernet interfaces

The 10GbE ethernet interfaces have been added to increase bandwidth and production capabilities of the K2 system. With the 10Gpbs moving away from a card insertion, it allows the K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client to fully utilize the 10Gpbs in the system and provides a tremendous speed upgrade from the K2 Summit.

Flexible Monitoring Options

With the built-in VGA multiviewer, all four channels can be monitored in normal mode or up to eight streams when ChannelFlex (requires AppCenter Pro or Elite) is in operation. An SDI monitor output is available with timecode burn-in for each channel. A user-definable text overlay option (requires AppCenter Elite) is available for both monitor displays, enabling various information such as channel/clip name, transport controls, play speed, audio meters and more to be displayed in any location with various text sizes and colors. A truly unique feature allows a streaming proxy of either input or output video and audio to allow monitoring using an IP network and a standard client viewer.

Built-in Mix Effects

For generating quick highlight packages, often all that is required are simple dissolves or fades between two clips. Each channel has this capability built-in (most servers require two channels to do a mix effect). An integrated mixer dissolves between two clips or to a matte color. The color and transition times are user-definable.

Multiple Format Capabilities

The K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client is the only server that provides agile codecs enabling playback of SD or HD content seamlessly on the same timeline with any supported format (DV/ DVCPRO, MPEG-2, AVC-Intra, H.264, Avid DNxHD or Apple ProRes). With seamless and automatic up/down/cross- conversion of clips to your desired output resolution, the K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client provides full support for all SD and HD formats. The K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client also supports the industry-wide AFD standard for aspect ratio conversion. As a result, you only need to store a single-format version of a clip in order to play it out in the appropriate SD or HD format. The K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client is capable of simultaneously encoding a low-resolution proxy along with the high-resolution recording to extend workflows to the user’s desktop. The K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client features smooth, high-quality, bidirectional, slow-motion playback and enhanced jog/shuttle control for all formats including MPEG-2 Long GOP. Playback trails recording by a fraction of a second so replay is virtually instantaneous (requires AppCenter Elite). Slo-mo playback and freeze frames are jitter-free at even the slowest speeds due to the use of line interpolation technology.


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