K2 Summit system features
The following features apply to the first-generation K2 Summit
Production Client:
- Bidirectional channels (channel can be either an input channel or it can be an output channel).
- Two or four channels per chassis.
- SDI video inputs and outputs.
- AES/EBU or embedded audio inputs and outputs.
- Standard Definition (SD) video formats and High Definition (HD) video formats.
- Mixed format playback of SD or HD clips on the same timeline.
- Up/down/cross HD/SD conversion (e.g. SD and HD clips ingested, then played back as SD or HD clips) or as a different SD or HD format (e.g. 720p to 1080i).
- VGA monitoring capability.
- Redundant power supply, cooling fans for reliability.
- 3.5 inch media storage drives.
- CompactFlash system drive.
- Ability to create nested bins, i.e. sub-bins within bins.
- Freeze mode can be frame or field.
- Various video mix effects (e.g. dissolves between two video and audio tracks on the same channel, or fade thru matte color).
- Remote operation and configuration via AppCenter.
- Gigabit Ethernet.
- AMP, VDCP, and BVW remote control protocols supported.
- Remote control over RS-422 or Ethernet.
- Super Slo-Mo, Multi-cam, and 3D/Video + Key features are available as part of the ChannelFlex Suite.
- Low-resolution proxy files created during record and live streaming from SDI In/out are available as part of the AppCenter Pro and Elite licenses. This requires the Type II carrier module.
- RAID media storage.
- Stand-alone internal storage, stand-alone external direct-connect storage, and external shared (SAN) storage.