GRASS VALLEY K2 SUMMIT, K2 Summit Production Client Datasheet
K2 Summit
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Production Client
K 2 M U LT I - F ORMAT M EDIA CLI E N T
W I TH U P T O 4 HD/ S D B I - D I REC T I O NAL
CHANNELS
The K2 Summit Production Client
is optimized for a broad range of
production and broadcast applications.
K2 Summit is the only server that
supports end-to-end SD/HD workflows
in DVCPRO, MPEG-2, and AVC-Intra
formats.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
The K2 Summit™ Production Client is a
major enhancement to the K2 family.
It is optimized for production and live
event workflows as well as broadcast
applications. Teamed with the K2 Dyno™
replay controller, it offers an ideal
solution for live events such as sports,
concerts, and any application that
requires quick access to recorded media.
As with all K2 media clients, you can
configure a K2 Summit as part of a SAN
solution comprised of multiple media
clients, K2 media ser ver, and K2 RAID
storage—or deploy a standalone client
with internal or external storage and
built-in server for use in a distributed
environment. Both the SAN and
standalone systems are optimized to
work in a file-based environment.
K2 Platform – Overview
The K2 platform is comprised of one or
more K2 media clients connected to one
KEY FEATURES
Two- or four-channel configurations:•
SD: DV, IMX, and MPEG-2 I-Frame & —
Long GOP
HD: DV, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, —
MPEG-2 I-Frame & Long GOP, and
AVC-Intra
Play different formats back-to-back:•
SD and HD clips —
720p/1080i —
DV/MPEG/AVC-Intra —
Instant replay capability•
or more K2 media servers and K2 RAID-
protected storage. The K2 media client
performs all video and audio I/O using
built-in encoders and decoders. You
can attach more than 100 media client
channels to the K2 media servers and
RAID system.
For its part, the K2 media server
manages the file system and controls
file transfer protocol (FTP) operations. K2
storage offers options for internal drives
or external RAID systems that can scale
to more than 50 terabytes.
K2 Summit Production Client
The K2 Summit Production Client
is a 2 RU platform with redundant
hot-swappable power supplies, and
redundant Ethernet ports. It includes
an Embedded OS that runs off of a
CompactFlash system drive providing
fast and reliable operation. To provide a
cost-effective design with no single point
ChannelFlex•
AppCenterElite:
Multicam mode —
Super SloMo mode —
3D mode —
Video + key mode —
HD/SD-SDI monitor output with •
timecode burn-in and custom text
overlays
Multiviewer monitor mode with •
custom text overlays
iSCSI or Fibre Channel connection to •
K2-SAN shared storage
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-compatible with
of failure, each K2 Summit SAN client
offers two iSCSI or Fibre Channel ports
to provide a backup data path in case of
a failure.
To this architecture we’ve added our
Emmy® Award-winning core video
technology. Each channel is built around
a high-performance RISC processor, an
embedded real-time operating system,
and performs video/audio processing in
the robust and secure manner needed
for a 24/7, frame-accurate environment.
K2 Production Features
The K2 Summit Production Client has
been specifically designed for the
needs of live event productions such as
sporting events where instant replays
need to be available immediately at the
push of a button.
All channels are bi-directional and can
easily and quickly switch between record
and play.
Built-in mix effects on each channel:•
Video dissolves and audio cross —
fades supported via APIs and
AppCenterPro playlist
Fast boot times with embedded OS •
on CompactFlash
Up to 8 internal hard disk drives or •
solid state drives (SSD)
Import/export all formats as MXF •
OP1a, SMPTE 360M (GXF), or
QuickTime
File system enables edit-in-place of •
QuickTime files
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
K2 SUMMIT PRODUCTION CLIENT STANDARD FEATURES
Automatic upconversion and downconversion, user-definable •
aspect ratio conversion, and closed caption preservation
Configurable as SAN or standalone solution•
ANC data preserved and full AFD processing•
Standard redundant power supplies, cooling, and Ethernet •
ports
Embedded operating system on flash memory•
Scales from two to four channels to more than one hundred •
channels in a SAN configuration
Open-system design enables interoperability with other •
devices via standard protocols
Full multi-channel audio support – 16 SDI audio tracks per •
video channel (32 audio tracks per clip on disk)
Remote SNMP monitoring via NetCentral•
facility-monitoring software
Internal multiviewer output on VGA provides a quad split display of the
all channels in real time (Requires optional AppCenterPro).
Security options enable protection from accidental on-air •
channel mistakes
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SNMP-based
ChannelFlex-Compatible
ChannelFlex*1 doubles K2 Summit’s
capability from four bi-directional channels
to application-specific configurations
equivalent to eight channels:
Record up to 8 camera feeds•
Record up to t wo 2X/3X super slo-mo •
cameras
Record up to four 3D cameras or •
video+key pairs
Play up to four 3D files or video+key •
pairs
Flexible Monitoring Options
With the built-in VGA multiviewer*2,
all four channels can be monitored in
normal mode or up to eight channels
when ChannelFlex*1 is in operation. An
SDI monitor output is available with
timecode burn-in for each channel.
A user-definable text overlay option*2 is
available for both monitor displays that
enables various information such as
channel/clip name, transport controls, play
speed, audio meters etc. to be displayed
in any location with various text sizes and
colors.
Built-in Mix Effects
For generating quick highlight packages,
often all that is required is simple
dissolves or fades between two clips.
Each channel has this capability built-in
(most servers require two channels to
do a mix effect). An integrated mixer
dissolves between two clips or to a
matte color. The color and transition
times are user-definable.
Multiple Format Capabilities
The K2 Summit Production Client is the
only server that provides agile codecs
enabling playback of SD or HD content
seamlessly on the same timeline with
any supported format (DV/DVCPRO,
MPEG-2, or AVC-Intra). It automatically
up-, down-, or crossconverts a clip to
the desired output resolution providing
K2 SUMMIT AND K2 DYNO REPLAY SYSTEM
full support for all SD and HD formats.
The K2 Summit Production Client also
supports the industry AFD standard for
aspect ratio conversion. As a result,
you only need to store a single-format
version of a clip in order to play it out in
the appropriate SD or HD format.
Advanced Video Playback Features
The K2 Summit Production Client
features smooth, high-quality, bidirectional, slow-motion playback, and
enhanced jog/shuttle control for all
formats including MPEG-2 Long GOP.
Playback trails recording by a fraction
of a second so replay is virtually
instantaneous*2. Slo-mo playback and
freeze frames are jitter-free at even the
slowest speeds due to the use of line
interpolation technology.
*1 – requires AppCenterElite
*2 – requires AppCenterPro
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The K2 Dyno replay controller is a
powerful and cost-effective system to
address sports replay and other live
events. The K2 Dyno controller offers a
highly intuitive control panel and user
interface, high-quality T-bar and jog knob,
touchscreen display, and the ability to
attach an optional VGA monitor for dualscreen operation. All of the advanced
features of the K2 Summit Production
Client are available through the K2 Dyno
control panel including the built-in mix
effects on each of the four channels,
smooth slo-mo playback, and instant
replay at the push of a button.
The K2 Dyno application has been
optimized for a typical live event
workflow and includes:
Pre-production features for easy setup •
and import of previous highlights,
material, setups, and graphics
On-air features for instant replay, •
highlights (shotbox) creation with
metadata, and playlist package with
mix effects
Post-production features for quick •
“melt” and take-away on a standard
USB disk for editing
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