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Absolutely. There's another thread on that topic somewhere around here.It will be possible to use the new IP Series input and output modules with the normal Tricaster AE2? And also standalone?
Absolutely. There's another thread on that topic somewhere around here.It will be possible to use the new IP Series input and output modules with the normal Tricaster AE2? And also standalone?
Are the 10Gb NICs redundant, pass through or extra bandwidth for the box?Note the twin 10Gb NICs.![]()
I think there's a better than fair possibility you could load an AE 4-0 session on a VMC1, but no-one here can guarantee that, Brian.Is the software compatible with existing AE versions, so that a production / project could be brought forward to the new platform?
Absolutely.Compatibility for use of existing Virtual Sets (layers / hot spots) ?
Same as TC (for now ... there may or may not be be some additional, more advanced, titling options later).Is Live Text still part of the new platform? If so, built-in or external stand alone instance?
The latter. So you cold, for example, run one connection to a 10 gig switch with a bazillion NDI sources supplied to it, and use the other one for capture to a SAN (though there are a million other possible configurations).Are the 10Gb NICs redundant, pass through or extra bandwidth for the box?
I just want to mention that of the items you list, the VMC1 OUT unit is not shipping yet, and hardware details are still a little wee bit 'flexible' a this point.9K Output (1RU)
Are the 10Gb NICs redundant, pass through or extra bandwidth for the box?
As for anyone wondering pricing this is what I got from sales
40K Mixing Console (2RU)
20K Control Sruface
7K Ingest (1RU)
9K Output (1RU)
Please correct me if it changes and I hope helps!
I think a few are a bit off on price, in US list pricing (other parts of the world might vary).
VMC1 Mix Engine $39,995
VMC1 4S 4 Stripe control surface $19,995
VMC1 In $5,995
VMC1 Out $9,995 (not shipping yet)
There are also bundles available of different common configurations.
As always, contact your dealer or NewTek rep for more information. Do realize that the IP Series is a modular solution and you really should work a reseller that understands all of the parts of this system so you have a successful installation.
A Mini with AE can certainly be an excellent solution in some settings, and also offers some obvious advantages well beyond that. To answer your question, though, the thing that VMC1 IN brings to the party (apart from it's rack-mount 1RU profile) is 4x 3G-SDI inputs (and the system resources to support them), which means 1080p60 support among other considerations. This will be an important value-added consideration in a VMC1 pipeline, or one where one can foresee going there in due course.More or less devil's advocate here- I really do want to buy an IN not a Mini- but need to be sure I understand why we're buying it.
A Mini with AE can certainly be an excellent solution in some settings, and also offers some obvious advantages well beyond that. To answer your question, though, the thing that VMC1 IN brings to the party (apart from it's rack-mount 1RU profile) is 4x 3G-SDI inputs (and the system resources to support them), which means 1080p60 support among other considerations. This will be an important value-added consideration in a VMC1 pipeline, or one where one can foresee going there in due course.
Taking it back one more step if the intent is to have a 4 port SDI to NDI converter, than a reasonable spec PC in a racked case running NDI connect pro could also suit.
Just be aware that while Connect Pro will let you build your own solution, the VMC1 In module also adds four channels of recording and external tally, which Connect Pro doesn't offer.
Just be aware that while Connect Pro will let you build your own solution, the VMC1 In module also adds four channels of recording and external tally, which Connect Pro doesn't offer.
Kane, is that record to local storage within the 'in' box ? Or NAS ? Or maybe both ?
The IN box has no storage inside (beyond a small boot drive). You can use the USB3 on the back of unit for recording, but in most cases I think you would be looking at a SAN/NAS as the target. One recording location can be set per video channel.
The VMC1 Input module has two NICs so one could be used to send NDI sources to your VMC1 Mix engine and one could be attached to a completely separate network for recording to Network attached storage.