GRASS VALLEY STORM 3G Datasheet

STORM 3G

3G-SDI EDITING WITH HDMI
MONITORING OUTPUT

3G HD/SD SDI-based, multi-format
editing with HDMI monitoring.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

STORM 3G™ is designed for video
professionals who want one solution
for both SDI-based editing and tapeless
workflows, with the capability to preview
their projects on affordable HDMI
monitors.

Based on the PCI Express form factor,
the STORM 3G solution includes EDIUS®
nonlinear editing software, 3G HD-SDI
inputs and outputs, and an HDMI output
for full-resolution, real-time preview
monitoring. Embedded HDMI audio
provides high-quality audio monitoring.
It’s a premium, high-powered solution for
multi-format editing.

KEY FEATURES

3G-SDI input and output with •
embedded audio and timecode

HDMI output for full-resolution, real-•
time monitoring from the included
EDIUS NLE software

Embedded HDMI audio output for •
high-quality audio monitoring

Video and audio output stays •
perfectly in sync, with editing
windows for accurate editing and
trimming

Timecode input and output is supported
via the RS-422 port for accurate editing
from field logs. The reference input
supports both analog blackburst and
tri-level sync. External VTR ingest can be
controlled via the RS-422 port and the
optional VTR emulation software may
be used to control the EDIUS software
like a VTR for direct playout from the
workstation.

The STORM 3G board can handle any
mix of high- and standard-definition (HD
and SD) video content; unlimited video,
audio, title, and graphics layers; and any
combination of real-time effects. It also

Reference input supports bi-level or •
tri-level sync

RS-422 master or slave machine-•
control support*

Edit any mix of SD and HD resolution •
video content together in real time

Works with many different native •
video formats, including AVCHD,
AVC-Intra, MPEG-2, uncompressed,
and more

offers real-time, full-resolution, full-quality
HD and SD video outputs.

An optional timecode in/reference out
board takes a linear timecode source via
the BNC connector and provides two
reference outputs-blackburst or tri-level
sync-providing a means to synchronize
both the STORM 3G and an external
device, such as a source deck, from a
single timecode source.

Supports newer file-based formats, •
including Infinity™ JPEG 2000,
XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX, P2
(DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCam

Compatible with Windows 7 (32/64-•
bit) and Windows Vista (32/64-bit)
and Windows XP (32-bit) operating
systems

* Slave functions require the EDIUS VTR Emulation

option, available separately

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SpEciFicATiOnS

Bus Interface

PCI Express Rev. 1.1 x4 lane

Video Formats (Input/Output)
(3G-SDI)

1920x1080p50/59.94•
1920x1080i50/59.94•
1920x1080psF23.98/24/25/29.97•
1280x720p50/59.94•
720x486i59.94•
720x576i50•

Video Formats (Output) (mini HDMI)

1920x1080p50/59.94•
1920x1080i50/59.94•
1280x720p50/59.94•
720x480i59.94•
720x576i50•
720x480p59.94•
720x576p50•

Video Output Connector

3G-SDI:

Video: SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-259M-C•
Audio: SMPTE-299M, SMPTE-272M-A•
Timecode : LTC/VITC Packet (HD), •

D-VITC (SD)

Mini HDMI 1 port (HDCP not
supported):

Video: YCbCr 4:2:2 or RGB 4:4:4 •
(8-bit/10-bit)

Audio: LPCM 8-channel (24-•
bit/48 kHz)

Video Input Connector

3G-SDI:

Video: SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-259M-C•
Audio: SMPTE-299M, SMPTE-272M-A•
Timecode: VITC Packet (HD), D-VITC •

(SD)

Audio Formats

LPCM 48 kHz/24-bit

Audio Output Connectors

Mini HDMI LPCM 8-channel•
3G-SDI embedded audio•

Reference Input

BNC: Black Burst or Tri-Level Sync

Machine Control

9-pin D-Sub: RS-422A (Master/Slave*)

Power Requirements

+12V: 1.6A, +3.3V: 0.5A

Physical Dimensions

111.15 x 167.65 mm (4.375 x 6.600 in.)
(HxW)

Regulatory Compliance

CE, FCC CLASS B, C-Tick

Minimum System Requirements

Any Intel Core 2 or Core iX CPU. Intel •
or AMD single core CPU with a 3 GHz
processor speed or faster (multiple
CPUs and/or multi-core CPUs are
recommended). SSE2 and SSE3
instruction set supported

1 GB RAM (2 GB or more •
recommended)

One free PCI Express x1 bus slot•
800 MB or more space required for •

software installation

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Drive with ATA100/7,200 rpm or •
faster capable of sustaining at least
20 MB/s data transfer:

Available hard disk space should —
be twice the size of the file to
be edited

A RAID stripe set of two or more —
hard disk drives is required for
multiple HD stream output

A graphics card with at least •
256 MB of graphics memory (512
MB recommended) with support
for Direct3D 9.0c or later, and
PixelShader Model 3.0 or later is
required (PixelShader Model 4.0 or
later recommended)

Sound card with WDM driver support •
required

DVD-ROM drive is required for •
software installation. For writing onto
DVD or Blu-ray disc, a compatible
drive is required

Free USB port (1.1 or higher) is •
required for security key

Windows XP (SP3 or later, 32-bit)•
Windows Vista (SP1 or later, 32-bit •

or 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)•

pAcKAGE cOnTEnTS

STORM 3G PCI Express x4 bus card•

EDIUS 6 software installation disc set (DVD-ROM)•

EDIUS USB dongle•

Hardware setup manual•

Optional timecode in/reference out board (pictured)•

* Slave functions require the EDIUS VTR

Emulation option, available separately

dEAlERS/RESEllERS

To find your local reseller or dealer for Grass Valley professional audio
video products, please visit http://www.grassvalley.com/sales/.

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SERvicE & SUppORT

Twelve-month limited warranty with service provided through local
resellers. Additional support available on a contractual basis.