360 Systems High Definition Video Servers Now Shipping

360 Systems announced that the MAXX HD line of high definition video servers is now available to customers around the world.

Recently recognized with the prestigious NAB 2009 Pick Hit award, the MAXX HD servers provide an unmatched price/performance package with advanced features and ultra-high reliability. Since the debut in March 2009, sales in North America of the company’s first high definition product have been brisk among television, cable, post-production and House of Worship customers.

"What customers are discovering is that the MAXX HD is in a class of it’s own among high definition video servers," reports Jim Peacher, Director of Broadcast Sales for 360 Systems. "We included an outstanding slow motion capabiltiy that broadened the utility of the server. For applications such as play to air, sports, display for exhibitions, and HD production, nothing rivals it in terms of quality and value."

MAXX HD Features
Two models are currently available in the MAXX HD series, sized to match the storage needs of different applications. The larger MAXX-2400 HD features two record channels, four HD-SDI output channels plus SD monitoring, eight audio channels per video channel, 12 terabytes of internal storage, and a rich package of production tools including trimming, slow-motion, playlisting and remote workstation software. Compatible with leading automation systems, it is ideal for applications such as play-to-air, satellite ingest cache, graphics store, key-and-fill with graphics and remote production server.

Other features and capabilities include:

• JPEG-2000 video at bandwidths from 50 to 125 Mb/sec
• Compatible with leading automation systems and desk-top controllers
• Slow-motion playback, forward and reverse
• Up to 250 hours of program storage
• Double fault-tolerant RAID-6 protection of stored program material
• File-based workflow via Gigabit Ethernet
• Hot-swap drives with easy front access

The smaller MAXX-1200 HD provides a single record channel, three HD-SDI output channels, optional HDMI outputs, eight audio channels per output video channel, four terabytes of internal storage, and the same production tools as the MAXX-2400 HD. The ability to simultaneously record, trim, and play a live feed – even at slow-motion – makes the MAXX-1200 HD an excellent choice for live sports and event production.

Other features and capabilities include:

• JPEG-2000 video at bandwidths from 50 to 125 Mb/sec
• Three auxiliary HDMI outputs (optional)
• File-based workflow via Gigabit Ethernet
• Compatible with leading automation systems and GPI devices
• Slow-motion forward and reverse playback
• More than 70 hours of program storage
• RAID-5 protected storage array

360 Systems products will be on exhibit at IBC 2009, September 11-15, RAI Amsterdam, stand 10.A38.

360 Systems MAXX HD Servers
The MAXX family of HD and SD video servers continues 360 Systems’ tradition of designing with advanced technology for enhanced performance, exceptional features, and improved prices. With 37 years of experience and 30,000 hard-disk products in service worldwide, 360 Systems brings legendary quality and reliability to broadcasting and Pro A/V projects.