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Sapphire MPEG Broadcast Server

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Sapphire MPEG Broadcast ServerThe Sapphire Transport Stream Server combines the Thomson expertise in MPEG processing with a modular software and hardware design. It especially provides high-performances MPEG physical I/O, a scalable storage capacity, and a various set of control interfaces. This architecture enables operators to record, store and playback multiple streams and provides them with a versatile TV on Demand platform.

Sapphire is the unique transport stream server, which can operate MPEG-2 or H.264 channels with a real frame-accuracy. It is indeed able to re-encode dynamically audio and video so as to guarantee seamless and frame-accurate transitions.

Sapphire combines these full-blown video server features, with the functions of a master control switcher, a graphics inserter and a character generator. It moreover offers multiple control interfaces, and can be thus driven by most popular automation or traffic systems.

Key Features

  • Supports for SD and HD content with MPEG-2 or H.264 video
  • High-performance ASI and Gigabit Ethernet MPEG interfaces
  • Scalable and highly reliable storage system
  • Advanced transport stream or program captures capabilities
  • Unique frame-accurate and seamless audio/video splicing
  • Superior remultiplexing capabilities
  • Integrated automation (playlist and record-list management)
  • Advanced asset management (clip import, export, editing, trimming, and concatenation)
  • Multiple control Interfaces (BVW-75, VDCP, BXF, ...)
  • Graphic overlays capabilities