Proven Performance
MediaDeck GX combines Pixel Power branding and master control with Omneon MediaDeck – a proven transmission server designed specifically for broadcasters and video professionals who need a cost-effective, easy-to-deploy media server platform. This powerful platform offers full-featured record and play capabilities in an easy to deploy, compact form factor – and built-in compatibility with all content from other Omneon systems within a facility.
Flexible Playout
Compatible with all MediaDeck I/O modules, MediaDeck GX supports multiple SD and HD formats, including MPEG-2, IMX, XDCAM-HD/EX, DVCPRO 25/50/HD and AVC-Intra. Multiformat playout is also offered, including the ability to mix SD and HD MPEG-2 and DV content in any combination on a single timeline. MediaDeck GX performs up- or down-conversion as required to deliver a branded SD or HD output channel from a mix of existing material.
World-Class Graphics
Integrating branding and master control with template-based graphics software, MediaDeck GX provides high-quality graphics features without the need for separate systems or complicated production workflows. The system plays stored stills and animation; generates data-driven graphics; combines multichannel playout, live input and key/fill input; and applies compositing and transition effects.
The graphics module, developed exclusively for Omneon MediaDeck GX by industry leader Pixel Power, accepts feeds from XML, LTC and serial sources to create data-driven graphics such as tickers, ratings slides, clocks and EAS notices. MediaDeck GX can also read and update VBI/VANC metadata, such as AFD, according to the applied template. Software for creating templates, previewing and management makes it easy to use and introduces a greater degree of accuracy and sophistication.
Master Control Functionality
Among the system's branding and graphics capabilities are wipes, fades, pushes and other transitions typical of presentation mixers, as well as dual DVEs for squeezeback and other DVE effects. Support for live and recorded key/fill enables use of full HD overlay elements and live inputs.
Advanced Audio Processing
MediaDeck GX handles mixing and playout of voiceovers, promos and stingers, with optional decoding and/or encoding of AC-3 and Dolby® E audio. This gives users a choice to further simplify the signal path by accepting (decoding), mixing and delivering (encoding) popular multichannel audio formats.
Automation Choice
The open Omneon platform allows MediaDeck GX to integrate easily into an existing operation. The system is controlled by automation software purchased directly from the user's vendor of choice. Automation systems control MediaDeck GX using any combination of traditional VDCP over RS-422, III serial protocol, Omneon API, Ethernet control of the graphics subsystem and GPI/O.
MediaDeck GX System Components: Omneon MediaDeck Graphics Module
The graphics module, developed exclusively for Omneon MediaDeck GX by industry leader Pixel Power, combines functions including master control video mixing and transitions, squeezeback, compositing, data driven graphics, tickers, snipes, animated logos, live input, DSK and audio mixing.
MediaDeck GX System Components: GX Prep Graphics Template Software
The GX Prep software provides workstation template creation, management and preview software allowing integration of stills, animations and audio elements as well as data driven character generation, into sophisticated templates for use on the MediaDeck Graphics Module.
MediaDeck GX System Components: MediaDeck Input/Output Modules
MediaDeck Modules (MDMs) are slide-in units that provide video and audio encoding and decoding. A variety of MediaDeck Modules are available.
| HIGH-DEFINITION MEDIADECK MODULES |
| HD Record/Playback |
| Model |
Formats |
Channels |
Features |
| MDM-5321 |
- HD MPEG-2 Long GOP from 18 to 85 Mbps
- HD MPEG-2 I-frame from 50 to 100 Mbps
- Includes SD support identical to MediaPort 5200 (see below)
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- Two HD/SD-SDI play/record channels
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- User-selectable chroma and horizontal sample rate
- Supports both embedded and separate audio
- Includes simultaneous generation of low-resolution proxy streams during recording
- Supports scrub audio during off-speed play
- Supports both embedded and separate audio
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| HD Playback |
| Model |
Formats |
Channels |
Features |
| MDM-5501 |
- HD/SD MPEG-2 Long GOP
- HD/SD MPEG-2 I-frame
- SD IMX 30/40/50
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- 2 channels of HD or SD play, with SD up-conversion and HD down-conversion
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- Built-in up- and down-conversion
- Each channel independent
- 16 channels of embedded audio per video channel
- Supports scrub audio during off-speed play
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| STANDARD-DEFINITION MEDIADECK MODULES |
| SD Record/Playback |
| Model |
Formats |
Channels |
Features |
| MDM-5221 |
- SD MPEG-2 Long GOP
- SD MPEG-2 I-frame
- SD IMX 30/40/50
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- 2 channels of SD record/play
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- Upgradable to 5300 HD model
- Each channel independent
- 16 channels of embedded audio per video channel
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| MDM-5001 |
- DV 25 and 50
- MPEG-2 Long GOP and I-frame
- IMX
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- One channel of play and record, plus two more channels of play per module
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- Supports scrub audio during off-speed play
- Clips can freely be mixed on the timeline for seamless, frame-accurate back-to-back playback
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