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AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview
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Software Overview
The AirSpeed Multi Stream system software supports all networking and operational
requirements of the AirSpeed Multi Stream.
Digital Input and Output Selection
The AirSpeed Multi Stream can capture and play back video from serial digital interface
(SDI) connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream as follows:
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For SD models - SDI inputs and outputs using 525 lines (NTSC) or 625 lines (PAL) of
video with embedded 48 KHz (2, 4, 6, or 8 channels) of 20 or 24-bit audio. The
AirSpeed Multi Stream application allows you to select 16 or 24-bit only.
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For MPEG-2 HD and DNxHD models - HD SDI inputs and outputs support HD - 1080i
and 720p with 48KHz, (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16 channels) of 24-bit audio. The
AirSpeed Multi Stream application allows you to select 16 or 24-bit only.
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Closed Captioning and VITC in IMX.
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Closed Captioning in DV.
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HD Ancillary data preservation is supported for DNxHD only.
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The term power cycle, used throughout this document, means to shutdown and power up the
AirSpeed Multi Stream.
Supported Media Formats
The media files created by AirSpeed Multi Stream and stored on Avid Unity workspaces are
MXF compliant. The AirSpeed Multi Stream supports the following Avid media formats:
Media File Type
Supported Formats
Video (NTSC and PAL)
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DV25
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For DV25, NTSC supports DVCPRO (DV25 411)
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For DV25, PAL supports DVCPRO (DV25 411 and
DV25 420)
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DV50
IMX
IMX 30 — MPEG 30 I-frame-only compression
IMX 50 — MPEG 50 I-frame-only compression
Summary of Contents for AirSpeed series
Page 1: ...Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Installation and User s Guide...
Page 16: ...16...
Page 20: ...20...
Page 80: ...2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System 80...
Page 121: ...Optional AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures 121 5 Click the Languages tab...
Page 190: ...5 Working with Clips 190...
Page 224: ...7 Working with the Remote Console 224...
Page 264: ...B Performing Hardware Diagnostics 264...
Page 269: ...Setting Up Network Teaming 269...
Page 270: ...C Network Teaming 270...