The Sony AWS-G500HD Anycast Station High Definition Live Content Producer is a portable live production switcher. This all-in-one unit comprises a high definition video switcher, an audio mixer, a large LCD display, and a streaming encoder and server. It accepts a variety of inputs from PC's, cameras, VCRs and Hard Disk Drives. It mixes audio and offers ME capabilities. This unit will easily integrate into a studio or location live production operation.
Video Switcher
Provides six primary inputs and a still picture source; inputs range from HD Component Video, PC, HDSDI and a card reader. One Mix and Effects bus is standard with a down stream keyer.
Audio Mixer
Six stereo channel input mixing utilizing RCA, 1/4" and XLR connectors, mic and line level. Processing 48 kHz @ 24 bit processing
Access Buttons
Pressing an access button calls up the control menus of the associated input to the LCD screen. A variety of video and audio parameter settings can be accomplished.
Mixer Output Controls
Provides controls for all audio output functions including; audio monitor level, talkback on/off, audio dimmer on/off, speaker level and headphone output.
Online
Controls and triggers of streaming video and recording of compatible hard disk drives.
Camera Control
Through the menu selection camera control is offered for compatible Sony Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras. Six memories are offered to store camera position and control settings.
Device Control
Cameras and hard disk drives can be controlled using the jog shuttle wheel and buttons.
Talkback Microphone
Along with the talkback microphone an intercom connector is provided for users with an intercom system.
Source Displays
Thumbnail video of each input source can be displayed; PGM an PVW are highlighted in red and amber.
Streaming Display
Displays the parameters and current server status of the streaming video input.
Switcher Display
Program and Preview are the main video displays along with thumbnails of the inputs, effect and DSK transition durations and the guide for cameras parameters.
Speakers
Built in stereo speakers are offered for audio monitoring.
LCD Display
The built in LCD is a High Brightness, 15.4" 1280x800 foldable display.