GRASS VALLEY K2 SOLO Datasheet

K2 Solo
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K2 solo is a broadcast-capable,
2-channel, portable, cost-effective,
standalone server with up to 20 hours
of hd storage. It's optimized for both
production and broadcast workflows.
The 2-channel K2 Solo is built off the K2
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Summit production client architecture
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and packaged in a compact ½ rack width,
2 RU package. It is software-compatible
with K2 Summit applications including
support for the K2 Dyno replay system.
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Applications
K2 Solo is ideal for:
• Broadcasters
• Live mobile production
• Stadiums – big screen support
• Sports/news centers – feed records
• Universities – sports programs
K2 Solo Standalone Server
K2 Solo comes standard with HDD or
SSD (solid-state drive) internal storage.
Its compact design and light weight
make it easily portable with only a VGA
monitor needed to be fully operational.
Options include a hard case for shipping,
handle and feet/corners protective kit,
and a dual-rack kit for side-by-side rack
mounting of two units.
KEY FEATURES
• Small form factor: ½ rack width, 2 RU
high
• Two DVCPRO 25/50 & DVCPRO HD
bi-directional channels, each with
MPEG-2 playout capability
• Full SD/HD MPEG-2 encoding available
• AVC-Intra 50/100 support is available
• Up to 40 hours of SD storage and 20
hours of HD storage (XDCAM HD 25)
on hard disk storage
• Optional solid-state drives for robust
operation
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There are two base models, each with
either HDD or SSD drives:
• HD/SD DVCPRO record/playout with
HD/SD MPEG-2 playout
• DVCPRO record/playout with HD/SD
MPEG-2 record/playout
• AVC-Intra support can be added to
either machine with an upgrade kit
For fast boot times and high reliability, K2
Solo comes standard with CompactFlash
running an embedded operating system.
This also protects it from virus attacks as
a simple reboot will clear any problems.
ChannelFlex-Compatible
With AppCenter Elite, K2 Solo's two
channels can double in capability. For
example, with ChannelFlex ™ some of the
new configurations are:
• 2 camera inputs and 1 play channel
• 1 Super SloMo camera input and 1
play channel
• 4 camera inputs
• 1 3D camera feed and 1 play channel
• Video+key record or playout on each
channel
• Instant replay – record-to-play in less
than ½ second
• AppCenterPro comes standard
• ChannelFlex-compatible with
AppCenter Elite:
— Multicam mode
— Super SloMo mode:
— 3D
— Video + key
• HD/SD-SDI monitor output with
timecode burn-in and custom text
overlays
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Production Features
K2 Solo's portability and ruggedness
makes it ideal to carry to live events. It
can be used with K2 Dyno for powerful
playback capability including instant replay.
Specific production features include:
• Instant replay within ½ second
• Built-in multiviewer mode
• Built-in mix effects on each channel
• Support for DV, MPEG 2, and AVC-Intra
acquisition formats and playback
K2 Solo uses a QuickTime-compatible
file system which lets NLEs such as Final
Cut Pro and EDIUS directly edit content
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while it is still being recorded.
Broadcast Features
K2 Solo can be used in any broadcast
facility with automation or with its internal
playlist capability. Broadcast support
includes up/down/cross conversion
with full AFD support for aspect ratio
conversion and up to 16 audio channels
per video for support of multiple
languages with PCM or compressed
audio. Tight integration with the Grass
Valley Kayenne switcher provides a
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powerful video ClipStore capability.
• Multiviewer monitor mode with
custom text overlays
• Built-in mix effects within a single
play channel
• Fast boot times with embedded
operating system on CompactFlash
media
• QuickTime-compatible file system
for edit-in-place with Final Cut Pro,
EDIUS, and other NLEs
• Integrated control operation with
Grass Valley production switchers and
vision mixers