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EVS
XS
EVS XS 4-Channel SD/HD Studio Server with Networking Capabilities
This ingest and playback production server provides a flexible transition to tapeless production as a true VTR replacement. It records multiple audio and video feeds and offers control and playback operations.
Operation can be managed with multiple EVS control applications such as Insio and IPDirector. However, to accommodate a wider range of workflows, it can also be controlled by third-party tools such as automation systems, linear or hybrid editors, switchers, and controllers.
Advanced networking capabilities make recorded media available instantly across the production network for simultaneous preview, rough editing, archiving, playback, or post-production.
The XS supports an extensive range of SD and HD formats and codecs, seamlessly integrating with third-party tools to ensure faster media transfer and better quality preservation in all types of production workflows.
Operation can be managed with multiple EVS control applications such as Insio and IPDirector. However, to accommodate a wider range of workflows, it can also be controlled by third-party tools such as automation systems, linear or hybrid editors, switchers, and controllers.
Advanced networking capabilities make recorded media available instantly across the production network for simultaneous preview, rough editing, archiving, playback, or post-production.
The XS supports an extensive range of SD and HD formats and codecs, seamlessly integrating with third-party tools to ensure faster media transfer and better quality preservation in all types of production workflows.
Dimensions: 8.6”H x 24.8”D x 17.4"W (5 RU)
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Manufacturer Specs
Video system
4 HD or SD reversible (ingest or playback) video channels
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M, 10-bit; 1080i 50/59.94Hz; 720p 50/59.94Hz; pass-through of SMPTE 334M ancillary data
SDI: SMPTE 259M, ITU-R601, 10-bit; 625i 50Hz; 525i 59.94Hz
Full frame synchronizer on each input
Built-in downconverter with broadcast quality for each HD video channel (input & output)
2 monitoring outputs with switchable superimposed timecode and channel status per video channel
1 x HD-SDI or SDI
1 x SDI/CVBS (software switchable)
Video HD
4 x HD SDI In with Full Frame Synchronizer
4 x Dual HD SDI OUT; Mix/wipe Effects
4-Channel Video CODEC Board; User-selectable Bit Rate 20-360 Mbps
Supported Video formats: MJPEG; MPEG2 intra, VC-3 HD, Avid DNxHD®, Apple ProRes 422, DVCPro HD
Video Reference: CVBS BB / CB; HD Tri-Level Sync
Video Monitoring: 4 x CVBS/SD SDI OUT + 4 x HD SDI OUT
Video SD
4 x SD SDI In with Full Frame Synchronizer & Loop-Through
4 x Dual SD SDI OUT; Mix/wipe Effects
4-Channel Video CODEC Board; User-selectable Bit Rate 8-100 Mbps
Supported Video formats: IMX30/40/50; MJPEG, DVCPro50
Video Reference: CVBS BB / CB
Video Monitoring: 4 x CVBS/SD SDI OUT
Video Quad Display Monitoring
Digital outputs
1 HD SDI
1 software switchable SD/HD SDI
1 DVI-D (video)
Analog output: 1 software switchable HD YUV / HD RGBHV / SD Y/C & composite
Audio System
Audio System Maximum: 16 Audio Tracks (Mono) per Video Channel
Audio Monitoring: 4 x XLR Analog Balanced OUT
Embedded Audio: 64 IN/OUT (Mono); 20 or 24 bits Uncompressed
Available audio connections
AES/EBU: 8 Stereo IN + 8 Stereo OUT on 16 x BNC (Unbalanced); Analog : 8 Mono IN + 8 Mono OUT on 4 x DB15 (Balanced)
AES/EBU: 8 Stereo IN + 8 Stereo OUT on 4 x DB15 (Balanced); Analog : 8 Mono IN + 8 Mono OUT on 4 x DB15 (Balanced)
Disk Storage
Internal Storage: Internal RAID3 Disk Controller & Storage Module with 4+1 Disks
Genlock
Tri-Level Sync and Analog Black & Burst
2 BNC, 75 Ω with loop-through
Timecode
1x LTC IN; 1 x LTC OUT
HD SDI IN/OUT: HANC LTC; HANC VITC
SD SDI/CVBS OUT: VITC in VBI
Networking
XNet[2] 1.5Gbps to connect XS Servers, XT[2] Servers, XF[2] and Xstore[2] on EVS’ XNet[2] SDTI production network
Share A/V content in real-time or move/copy/archive faster than real-time
XS Gigabit: Dual Gigabit port on XS mainframe + X-Access software module (to be installed on a Windows PC)
Import/Export media files between XS servers and external storage and NLE systems; Play while Restore
Gigabit Ethernet switch with support of Jumbo Frame mode is recommended
Controls
HCTX Control Board with 1GB RAM buffer
6 x RS422 with BVW75, XtenDD35, Odetics, VDCP, EditRec & EVS AVSP Protocols
12 GPI connections (4 in + 4 out + 4 selectable in/out)
USB interface for software upgrade
1 x Ethernet on RJ45 (maintenance)
Recording Capacity
HD
MJPEG or MPEG2 i-frame or VC-3 (Avid compatible), 100 Mbps: 23 h 30 m
Avid DNxHD® 50.00Hz or Apple ProRes 422 50.00Hz
120 Mbps: 19 h 45 m
185 Mbps: 13 h 30 m
Avid DNxHD® 59.94Hz or Apple ProRes 422 59.94Hz
145 Mbps: 17 h
220 Mbps: 11 h
DVCPROHD, 100 Mbps: 23 h 30 m
SD
MJPEG or IMX
30 Mbps: 76 h
40 Mbps: 59 h
50 Mbps: 48 h
DVCPRO50, 50 Mbps: 48 h
4 HD or SD reversible (ingest or playback) video channels
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M, 10-bit; 1080i 50/59.94Hz; 720p 50/59.94Hz; pass-through of SMPTE 334M ancillary data
SDI: SMPTE 259M, ITU-R601, 10-bit; 625i 50Hz; 525i 59.94Hz
Full frame synchronizer on each input
Built-in downconverter with broadcast quality for each HD video channel (input & output)
2 monitoring outputs with switchable superimposed timecode and channel status per video channel
1 x HD-SDI or SDI
1 x SDI/CVBS (software switchable)
Video HD
4 x HD SDI In with Full Frame Synchronizer
4 x Dual HD SDI OUT; Mix/wipe Effects
4-Channel Video CODEC Board; User-selectable Bit Rate 20-360 Mbps
Supported Video formats: MJPEG; MPEG2 intra, VC-3 HD, Avid DNxHD®, Apple ProRes 422, DVCPro HD
Video Reference: CVBS BB / CB; HD Tri-Level Sync
Video Monitoring: 4 x CVBS/SD SDI OUT + 4 x HD SDI OUT
Video SD
4 x SD SDI In with Full Frame Synchronizer & Loop-Through
4 x Dual SD SDI OUT; Mix/wipe Effects
4-Channel Video CODEC Board; User-selectable Bit Rate 8-100 Mbps
Supported Video formats: IMX30/40/50; MJPEG, DVCPro50
Video Reference: CVBS BB / CB
Video Monitoring: 4 x CVBS/SD SDI OUT
Video Quad Display Monitoring
Digital outputs
1 HD SDI
1 software switchable SD/HD SDI
1 DVI-D (video)
Analog output: 1 software switchable HD YUV / HD RGBHV / SD Y/C & composite
Audio System
Audio System Maximum: 16 Audio Tracks (Mono) per Video Channel
Audio Monitoring: 4 x XLR Analog Balanced OUT
Embedded Audio: 64 IN/OUT (Mono); 20 or 24 bits Uncompressed
Available audio connections
AES/EBU: 8 Stereo IN + 8 Stereo OUT on 16 x BNC (Unbalanced); Analog : 8 Mono IN + 8 Mono OUT on 4 x DB15 (Balanced)
AES/EBU: 8 Stereo IN + 8 Stereo OUT on 4 x DB15 (Balanced); Analog : 8 Mono IN + 8 Mono OUT on 4 x DB15 (Balanced)
Disk Storage
Internal Storage: Internal RAID3 Disk Controller & Storage Module with 4+1 Disks
Genlock
Tri-Level Sync and Analog Black & Burst
2 BNC, 75 Ω with loop-through
Timecode
1x LTC IN; 1 x LTC OUT
HD SDI IN/OUT: HANC LTC; HANC VITC
SD SDI/CVBS OUT: VITC in VBI
Networking
XNet[2] 1.5Gbps to connect XS Servers, XT[2] Servers, XF[2] and Xstore[2] on EVS’ XNet[2] SDTI production network
Share A/V content in real-time or move/copy/archive faster than real-time
XS Gigabit: Dual Gigabit port on XS mainframe + X-Access software module (to be installed on a Windows PC)
Import/Export media files between XS servers and external storage and NLE systems; Play while Restore
Gigabit Ethernet switch with support of Jumbo Frame mode is recommended
Controls
HCTX Control Board with 1GB RAM buffer
6 x RS422 with BVW75, XtenDD35, Odetics, VDCP, EditRec & EVS AVSP Protocols
12 GPI connections (4 in + 4 out + 4 selectable in/out)
USB interface for software upgrade
1 x Ethernet on RJ45 (maintenance)
Recording Capacity
HD
MJPEG or MPEG2 i-frame or VC-3 (Avid compatible), 100 Mbps: 23 h 30 m
Avid DNxHD® 50.00Hz or Apple ProRes 422 50.00Hz
120 Mbps: 19 h 45 m
185 Mbps: 13 h 30 m
Avid DNxHD® 59.94Hz or Apple ProRes 422 59.94Hz
145 Mbps: 17 h
220 Mbps: 11 h
DVCPROHD, 100 Mbps: 23 h 30 m
SD
MJPEG or IMX
30 Mbps: 76 h
40 Mbps: 59 h
50 Mbps: 48 h
DVCPRO50, 50 Mbps: 48 h