Next Generation SoftMetal Video Servers To Launch At IBC

Ross Video will launch a new line of next-generation video servers at IBC 2007.
SoftMetal Video Servers will deliver a more integrated production solution that will complement the Ross Synergy Digital Production Switchers and OverDrive Production Control System.
SoftMetal is designed using Ross technology and expertise to provide the broadcast industry with an advanced video server incorporating key elements that includes: multi-definition capability with on-the-fly resolution scaling, graphics workflow support, client/server architecture for distributed control, robust IT server class hardware and flexible, software based CODECs.
"We are thrilled to be introducing SoftMetal. Our customers have been requesting more integrated solutions and with SoftMetal they can expect a competitively priced, feature-rich product, with the same Ross superior customer experience,” said Jeff Moore, President, Ross Video.
"The SoftMetal Video Server product line makes a great companion to our Synergy Series Production Switchers and OverDrive Production Control System. The goal is to expand the Ross portfolio of products to meet the needs of our customer’s complex live productions."
As a multi-definition server, SoftMetal comes equipped with on-the-fly scaling on every output, converting clips from SD to HD or HD to SD automatically as they play to air. This feature is ideal for today’s productions, which rely on a mix of SD and HD source material.
In a production setting, SoftMetal provides support for completing the graphics workflows by accepting networked transfers of Targa Stills, Targa Animations and pre-compressed graphics clips with available SoftMetal CODECs. SoftMetal offers the ability to link Video and Alpha channel clips and adjust and lock timing for production playback, right in the server.
SoftMetal Video Servers are available for order in 36 different configurations, 18 standard definition models and 18 multi-definition models.
See Ross Video at IBC on Stand No. 9.430 or visit www.rossvideo.com
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