K2 Solo 3G system features
The following features apply to the K2 Solo 3G Media Server:
- Windows 7
- Embedded Security for protection against viruses and other unauthorized programs.
- Bidirectional channels (channel can be either an input channel or it can be an output channel).
- Two 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.
- HD/SD-SDI monitor output with timecode burn-in and custom text overlays.
- Multiviewer monitor mode with custom text overlays.
- Built-in mix effects within a single play channel.
- Fast boot times with embedded operating system on CompactFlash media.
- Support for DV, MPEG-2, AVCHD/H.264, AVC-Intra, AVC-LongG, Avid DNxHD and Apple ProRes.. For details regarding licenses, hardware support, and video codec specifications, refer to related topics in the "Using K2 AppCenter" section of the K2 Topic Library.
- 3G codec module. Codec option card not supported on K2 Solo system.
- 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). Aspect ratios are adjusted.
- VGA monitoring capability.
- Compact Flash System drive.
- Type IV CPU carrier module with 8 GB RAM.
- USB 3.0 interface for file exchange.
- 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.
- ExpressCard.
- Super Slo-Mo, Multi-cam, and 3D/Video + Key features are available as part of the ChannelFlex Suite with AppCenter Elite.
- 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.
- Internal media storage.
- Support for Dyno S.
- QuickTime-compatible file system for edit-in-place with Final Cut Pro 7, EDIUS and other NLEs control operation with Grass Valley production switchers and vision mix.