The Sony MSWM2100/1 is a studio editing player using Sony's MPEG IMX format and SDTI-CP (Serial Digital Transport Interface- Content Packages). Standard definition MPEG IMX is a 4:2:2 format with the distinction of being based on the MPEG-2 compression scheme, resulting in higher quality images at lower data rates. A great feature of the MSWM2100/1 is its legacy playback ability, making sure archived Betacam footage can be used. Whether it is digital or analog based the entire Betacam library becomes readily available with this versatile deck.
Excellent Picture Quality using MPEG IMX
The MPEG IMX's high-quality digital video utilizes 4:2:2 sampling with a data rate up to 50Mbps. Because the format is based upon MPEG compression standards, the camera integrates perfectly with other MPEG devices. For DTV satellite broadcast use, MPEG IMX has the added convenience of being a broadcast-ready.
MPEG-Data Compression and Component Video
The MSWM2100/1 employs 8-bit 4:2:2 component video sampling and MPEG-2 4:2:2P data compression at 50 mega-bits/second. The MPEG data stream can be output via the SDTI-CP output. This allows for rapid data transfers to non-linear platforms and network servers.
Tape Libraries Remain Viable
The MSWM2100/1 is fully capable of playing back the entire family of Sony professional 1/2" tape formats. Extensive back catalogs of stock footage, news content, and even contemporary standard definition programming can be efficiently used with one piece of equipment.
An Eye to the DTV Future
The deck can be set up for up-conversion from standard definition to HDTV formats. With the optional up-conversion card the deck can output 720p, 1080i, and 480p formats. It will also provide the reverse down-conversion making HDTV elements recorded to Digital Betacam or any of the Sony 1/2-inch legacy formats.
Digital Video Requires Digital Audio
The MSWM2100/1 can input up to 8 16-bit digital audio channels- all independently editable. Switching to 24-bit audio, the deck can handle 4 channels of audio. Control knows for all eight audio channels are located on the machine's front panel.