Native HD and SD are standard

Only MediaStream comes standard with native HD and native SD support, as well as built-in up- and down-
conversion capabilities. No need for separate SD or HD systems or even separate SD and HD playlists. When
SD broadcasters move to HD delivery, MediaStream provides a complete platform for transition without the
need to purchase expensive new hardware systems.
Engineered for reliability
The Avid MediaStream server platform has been designed and developed to support no-single-point-of-failure
configurations. In the networked storage configuration, no individual building blockincluding components
and softwareis capable of interrupting video output. In fact, every critical component can be repaired without
taking the system off-line:
Redundant, fail-safe architecture: designed for the highest possible availability
Independent, mirrored file system CPUs
Real-time fault detection and fail-over
Dual-path RAID 3 storage arrays
Dual redundant Fibre Channel connections, switches, and host adapters in SAN configuration for video
Dual redundant Ethernet connections, switches, and NICs for system administration and metadata
Hot-swap, direct access dual power supply/fans,
and dual power cords
Scaleable, flexible, open
Avid MediaStream servers can be configured from
just a few channels using a standalone server to up
to 100 simultaneous channels using storage area
network (SAN) technology. Up to 16 channels of
broadcast video I/O per chassis lets broadcasters
add channels as their needs grow, without having
to buy a new chassis. Independent storage can be
quickly upgraded to full networked shared storage
as needed by adding additional components.
And support for interoperability with third-party
broadcast solutions ensure seamless interoperation with
any station, network, cable, and satellite
play-to-air facility.
Service and support
When trouble strikes, broadcasters need to get back on
the air quickly. Avid offers a comprehensive and cost-effective 24/7 support strategy with easy-to-use
diagnostics, remote diagnostic capabilities, and quick access to replacement parts.
Avid Product Brief
www.avid.com/broadcast
Independent storage For small channel
count needs, Avid MediaStream systems
can be configured with dedicated
storage arrays with RAID protection.
Systems with independent storage can
also be upgraded to full networked
shared storage configurations.
Media Gateway A software application
suite that runs on the ConnectPlus
portion of Avid MediaStream provides
a seamless connection to Avid Liquid

editing workstations. Future software

versions will support the transfer of
material from Avid NewsCutter

and
Media Composer

editors and allow the

addition of up to 32 audio channels
per video clip.
Broadcast video I/O cards Adding one
video input at a time can be complicated
and expensive. Avid MediaStream
groups video I/O into cost-effective,
reliable chassis that allow up to 16
channels of video I/O each. In addition,
each MediaStream combo decoder card
provides selectable SD decode, HD
decode, or ASI I/O for the price of
competitive SD-only decoder cards.
FSC File System Controller
MediaStream 8000
System Chassis
Ethernet Switches
Fiber Channel Switches
Palladium Storage
Optional networked shared storage for
larger configurations, multiple Palladium storage
arrays can be combined and shared between
multiple Avid MediaStream file system controllers
and I/O chassis, allowing playback of up to 100
simultaneous on-air channels.
FSC File System Controller
MediaStream 8000
System Chassis
Palladium Storage
Avid MediaStream v.3.1
The Avid

MediaStream

8000 SD/HD play-to-air server features one of the

most advanced server architectures availablewith more than 10 times the power
of previous MediaStream systems. It scales easily from small channel-count
applications to mission-critical SAN server configurations with over 100 channels.
The design of the Avid MediaStream 8000 and its Palladium digital video storage
system has been optimized to deliver unparalleled real-time performance
and reliability.
Avid MediaStream options
Avid MediaStream8000 v.3.1
To learn morevisit www.avid.com/MediaStream
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Serial B Serial A Audio B Audio A
Serial B Serial A Audio B Audio A
Serial B Serial A Gen Lock Loop SDI Out B ASI I/O B SD Out A ASI I/O A
Serial B Serial A SDI In B Audio B
Fiber
SDI In A Audio A
Serial B Serial A Gen Lock Loop SDI B Analog B Audio B SDI A Analog A Audio A
Serial B Serial A Audio B
Serial B Serial A Audio B Audio A
Serial B Serial A Gen Lock Loop HD B SDI B Audio B HD A SDI A Audio A
Fiber
Gen Lock Loop SDI Out B ASI I/O B SD Out A ASI I/O A
Gen Lock Loop SDI B Analog B SDI A Analog A
Gen Lock Loop HD B SDI B HD A SDI A
Gen Lock Loop SDI B Analog B SDI A Analog A
Main Redundant
Service
Aux LAN
LAN A LAN B
Redundant
Main
Avid MediaStream 8000 back panel and sample I/O configuration
System specifications
Supported video standards
High definition
1080i/59.94, 1080i/50,
720p/59.94, 720p/50
Standard definition
NTSC, PAL (both 4:3 and 16:9 supported)
Video channels
Up to 16 video channels per chassis
Video I/O
HD SDI video SMPTE 292M compliant
Automatic retiming of synchronous inputs
SD SDI video SMPTE 259M compliant
Video reference
Analog color black
NTSC color black reference supported with
1080i/59.94 and 720p/59.94 formats
PAL color black reference supported with
1080i/50 and 720p/50 format
Vertical blanking interval
Preserve any 10 user-selected lines per
frame of 8-bit Y only or preserve any eight
user-selected lines per field of 10-bit Y or
YC (where a YC line counts as two lines)
Lines available for capture:
525: lines 10-21 and 273-284
625: lines 7-22 and 320-335
NTSC closed caption (line 21 both fields)
conversion to ATSC style close captioning
into the MPEG picture user data
Various HD ancillary data modes supported
Video compression
SD 4:2:0 Long GOP MPEG to 15 Mb/s
SD 4:2:2 Long GOP MPEG to 50 Mb/s
SD 4:2:0 I-Frame Only; MPEG to 15 Mb/s
SD 4:2:2 I-Frame/Long-GOP MPEG-2 to
50 Mb/s MXF
HD 4:2:0 Long GOP MPEG to 50 Mb/s
HD 4:2:2 Long GOP MPEG to 50 Mb/s
(optional)
ASI I/O to 20 Mb/s on output, 50 Mb/s
on input
Audio I/O
Standard 16-bit, 48 KHz sampling
8 channels of audio input embedded in
SDI video input
8 channels of audio output embedded in
SDI video output
Future software versions will allow up to
32 channels of audio stored with each video
clip by using Media Gateway
Audio processing
Musicam compression at 256 kb/sec
(through a sample rate converter)
Pre-compressed AC-3 on AES/EBU
Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Dolby E (16- and
20-bit) pass through
Uncompressed (16- and 20-bit)
audio formats
Storage
Arrays available with 240, 500, and 800
hours of storage at 8 Mb/s
Expandable to over 1,000 hours of storage
with multiple arrays
Networking
Storage: networked shared storage via fully
redundant fiber channel network with
no-single-point-of-failure architecture
Archive connectivity: ConnectPlus 1000
provides gigabit ethernet connectivity
Wide Area Network connectivity available
through ConnectPlus 1000 utilizing
gigabit ethernet
Control protocols
RS-422; VDCP (Video Disk Control Protocol)
Networking DLL (Dynamic Link Library)
protocol
Archive Control: Avalon Archive DLL protocol
Power specifications
100V/240V power supply; 50-60 Hz
MediaStream interface system console (PC
and monitor): 100/240V, 50-60 Hz
Environmental
Operating temperature: +10 to +35 C
Humidity: 15% to 80% non-condensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 ft
(3,100 m)
Storage temperature range: -40 to +70 C
System specifications subject to change.
Avid services, support, and training
Avid Broadcast Assurance including training,
professional services, and 24-hour support
helps to ensure your facility keeps to the
production scheduleand puts the news on
the airevery time.
Large I/O Capacity: Up to 16 HD, SD, or ASI I/O channels per MediaStream chassis
Flexible Configuration: Either channel on any board to be configured for HD out, SD in or out, or ASI in and out