Gruppo TNT "Media Re-Play" System Exploits the Power of Matrox DSX Hardware
Montreal, Canada – September 5, 2008 – Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that leading Italian software developer and system integrator Gruppo TNT S.r.l. has chosen the Matrox X.mio2 card, part of the Matrox DSX family of developer products, as the core of its Media Re-Play all-in-one instant replay and clip management system. Ideal for multi-camera shoots of live events such as sports, concerts, and reality shows; Media Re-Play continuously records up to four cameras on a single system with up to eight stereo audio tracks per channel. It supports realtime synchronized "live" editing on all inputs and intuitive clip management for playback of slow-motion and highlight playlists.
At IBC 2008, the Gruppo TNT product line will be demonstrated on stand 12P.A35. The Matrox DSX product line will be demonstrated on stand 7.B29.
"We chose the Matrox X.mio2 cards for our IT-based architecture because they offer up to four independent I/O channels that are field upgradeable from SD to HD, as well as extensive support for a variety of software codecs that can be mixed in realtime including MXF and Sony XDCAM," said Giuseppe Bonariva, Gruppo TNT CEO. "In addition, the Matrox DSX Software Development Kit provided comprehensive development tools including versatile file reading/writing, memory management, and streaming synchronization, that let us quickly get our application to market."
About Gruppo TNT Media Re-Play
Based on standard IT hardware, Media Re-Play is a very compact system designed for use by broadcasters and OB van operators. It uses a standard DNF controller with integrated display that provides all the information the user requires with minimal need to use the PC mouse or keyboard. Media Re-Play features a fully-configurable disk- or solid state-based storage subsystem and independent live graphics overlay on each output channel. Clips can be easily exported to NLE software such as Final Cut Pro (XML), Edius, or AVID (AAF).
About Matrox DSX Developer Products
The Matrox DSX product line combines a full range of professional audio and video hardware components with comprehensive Windows XP- and Linux-based Software Development Kits (SDK) that enable OEMs and developers to create a wide variety of cost-effective products and applications including ingest/playout servers, broadcast graphics systems, NLE systems, automation and master control units, multi-layer compositors, and medical media servers. The open-architecture Matrox DSX developer products leverage scalable CPU and GPU power in conjunction with high performance hardware to lead the industry in I/O density, native codec support, file format versatility, and on-board processing capability.
Key features of the Matrox DSX platforms:
- Modular architecture gives developers the flexibility to meet technical and price targets
- Multi-channel HD and SD video/audio I/O support from a single card including 3 Gb/s for 1080p
- Extensive native codec support in HD and SD including DV, D10 for IMX, HDV, DVCPRO HD, MPEG-2 4:2:2, MPEG-2 4:2:2:4 YUVA, MPEG HD for XDCAM HD, MPEG HD422 for XDCAM HD422, AVC-Intra for P2, and H.264
- Cross platform file format support - MXF, MOV, AVI, MPG, etc.
- Playback of Apple ProRes files by the Matrox DSX hardware through QuickTime
- Multi-layer on-board HD scaler/compositor
- Professional realtime effects including sub-pixel 2D/3D DVE, color correction, chroma/luma keying, graphics overlay, smooth speed changes, etc.
- Application development support by a team of dedicated, experienced engineers
About Gruppo TNT S.r.l.
Gruppo TNT provides advanced and customizable software development, software/hardware integration, service, and support in the field of TV automation, live graphics, post-production and Digital Cinema technologies for the Italian and European markets. Gruppo TNT is headquartered in Gardone Val Trompia, near Brescia, with branch offices in Milan and Rome. For more information visit www.gruppotnt.com.
About Matrox
Matrox Video Products Group is a technology and market leader in the field of HD and SD digital video hardware and software for realtime editing, DVD authoring, capture/playout servers, clip/still stores, and CGs. Matrox's Emmy award-winning technology powers a full range of content creation and delivery platforms used by broadcasters, post-production facilities, project studios, corporate communicators, and videographers worldwide. Founded in 1976, Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada. For more information visit www.matrox.com/video.
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