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samsc
27-03-2008, 02:42 PM
I have been working with active silicon to get more hdsdi/sdi inputs with low latency for Catalyst.

Cards will each have 2 sdi inputs - or 1x hdsdi input each.

Cards will be pci-express for intel only.

Initially supporting 2 cards in Catalyst for 4 sdi or 2 hdsdi inputs in total.

Initial availability is June 08.

Please contact

With email subject "Phoenix SDI for Catalyst"

info@activesilion.com

for pricing, availability.

Thanks Richard

clighthall
28-03-2008, 01:53 AM
That's pretty excellent. Do you know any stats yet? Lower latency then Deck Link cards?

Chris Lighthall

samsc
28-03-2008, 07:14 AM
doesnt have to go through quicktime layer - so latency will be closer to LFG4 -

Decklink digitising is done through quicktime - and this algorithm prioritizes capturing frames to a disc - so buffers inputs for up to 2 seconds.

Testing is ongoing.

roberto_novelli
28-03-2008, 08:35 AM
fantastic RIC.:D
i will contact andrew soon.
thanks.


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SourceChild
28-03-2008, 09:55 AM
Let's take the fact that there is already built in control for matrix switchers and all of a sudden we have a full blown switching system.

Four inputs means we could do:

Input 1: Up Stream Key
Input 2&3: Preview/Program
Input 4: Down Stream Key

Oh and it would be so easy to develop a little switcher control interface and with the right web interface....

Oh Wow how the ideas start to blossom.

Dan Valcich
08-04-2008, 04:00 PM
Richard,

Will these inputs support HD or SD or Both?

samsc
09-04-2008, 03:51 PM
Richard,

Will these inputs support HD or SD or Both?

have to see what happens with testing on a variety of platforms.

its too early to say what hardware or operating system will work well enough.

samsc
10-04-2008, 06:24 PM
Im going to be demoing new sdi inputs on 21st April 2008 in farringdon london

Please email me richard at samsc.com if you want to come

Thanks

clighthall
22-04-2008, 06:14 PM
How did the demo go? Does anyone that went have any comments about it?

Chris Lighthall

clighthall
22-04-2008, 06:26 PM
How did the demo go? Does anyone that went have any comments about it?

Chris Lighthall

FxDrew
22-04-2008, 08:56 PM
fantastic RIC.:D
i will contact andrew soon.
thanks.

Roberto Novelli
CATALYST & SAMSC Product dealer for ITALY



Roberto, were you trying to get a hold of me??

roberto_novelli
23-04-2008, 10:10 AM
Hi Andrew Atienza, i spoked about ANDREW BUGLASS FROM active silicon.
How are you working with CatalystV4 in MINNESOTA at moment???


bye

samsc
25-04-2008, 03:22 PM
looks like i can manage 2 x hdsdi or 4xsdi inputs with 2 cards -
Jan mac pro leopard 10.5.2 8800

samsc
26-04-2008, 09:33 AM
Will probably upgrade expected spec to 2xhdsdi and 4xsdi inputs - with 2 cards.

still need more testing on different platforms.

samsc
26-04-2008, 12:18 PM
doesnt have to go through quicktime layer - so latency will be closer to LFG4 -

Decklink digitising is done through quicktime - and this algorithm prioritizes capturing frames to a disc - so buffers inputs for up to 2 seconds.

Testing is ongoing.

im going to be in the usa next month - will try and organise a demo there.

samsc
03-05-2008, 05:18 PM
That's pretty excellent. Do you know any stats yet? Lower latency then Deck Link cards?

Chris Lighthall

chris - going to be demoing at mainlight on 20th may-

richard

clighthall
06-05-2008, 05:57 PM
Richard,
That's great. As luck would have it I will be out of the country at that time. Is that the only demo in the states that you plan on doing?


Chris

samsc
07-05-2008, 02:17 PM
when are you back? email me.