Stream Masters UltraCaster to Debut at NAB 2012

April 1, 2012 - Posted by csandy

New All-In-One Streaming Media Appliance

Introducing the new UltraCaster from Stream Masters.

The UltraCaster is a 24 input multi-format HD/SD switcher, recorder and web video encoder. UltraCaster uses AJA technology to up/down/cross convert video signals in SD-4K resolutions. Video inputs supports are 3GSDI, Dual and Single Link SDI, HD Component, Y/C, Composite, DVD and HDMI. Audio inputs can be balanced XLR, ¼”, unbalanced ¼”, RCA, AES/EBU, TOSLink, SPDIF, or captive wire.

Animated transitions and customizable b.Tassa WarpFX PRO floating point digital video effects come standard with each model. A BIY (build it yourself) Ultracaster is also available for the hard core video engineer enthusiast and a BTO option for specialized government and enterprise customers.

Each of UltraCaster’s 24 inputs can be recorded independently in standard or high definition up to 1080p60 with a an isolated stereo audio track. Recording formats include uncompressed 4:4:4 10-bit, DNxHD, ProRes, RAW, R3D, and MPEG4 and several AVI and Quicktime Variants.

UltraCaster uses a customer ASIC to encode H.264 video up to 5.2 level profile at 1080p. Bit rates can range from 64k (audio only) to 10 Mbps. Hardware scaling and deinterlacing are accomplished by the Fat Agnes chip.

Enjoy creative freedom with 8 layers of downstream key compositing. DSK 1 through 8 can overlay any source from CG and computer sources, to internal and video sources. There are also 4 upstream keyers found in the exclusive “without-a-paddle” menu.

Accessories include SoundBridge, an interface allowing Presonus, Yamaha, Allen & Heath or Behringer sound mixing consoles to be used as remote controls for the 48 channel built-in Ultracaster mixer. Soundbridge allows bi-direction feedback for automated faders and encoders.

Check out this amazing device at NAB2012 Booth AF5111.

MSRP $19,995 USD

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2 responses to “Stream Masters UltraCaster to Debut at NAB 2012”

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April 1, 2012 at 8:29 pm

If this April Fools’ prank were to look even remotely more genuine, Fat Agnus would’ve had to be spelled accurately, there, Sir!

Can’t fool an ol’ Amigan!

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- csandy says:
  
  April 2, 2012 at 5:06 am
  
  I think I got at least one person this year. In hindsight, I should have called it the Fat Angus and said it was a very beefy processor.
  
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