The PWS4500 live server system is one of the key elements of Sony's next-generation 4K/HD live production solution with IP technology. The PWS4500 incorporates all the functions of the PWS4400, including XAVC (both 4K and HD) and Avid DNxHD® recording capabilities, flexible I/O configurations, and HFR recording capability. In addition, the PWS4500 adds IP interfaces, file-sharing function (Share Play), and redundant power supply. Moreover, the system can be configured flexibly, using various optional accessories, allowing it to be used as a highly cost-effective plain HD production recorder with less I/Os, or as a full-featured slow replay server supporting both 4K and HD formats, and both SDI and IP interfaces, depending on users requirements. The PWS4500 system consists of four products the PWS4500 Multi Port AV Storage Unit (as a recording deck), the PWSK4403 USB Control Device (as a control panel with a jog shuttle and a fader lever), the PWS100PR1 Production Control Station (Workstation that runs production application software), and the PWS100MG1 Media Gateway Station (Workstation that transfers files). In addition, there are several option boards and software that need to be installed per users' requirements. Moreover, the associated Windows 8 PC running application software, the PWARCT1 Recording Control Software, which can trigger rec/stop/play/file transfer from a PC, adds operational flexibility to the PWS4500 so that it can be used as an easy-to-use multiport 4K/HD production recorder for a wider variety of production usages. Avid and DNxHD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.
- The PWS-4400 is a cost effective, next generation solution for 4K live production, HFR (high frame rate) 4K & HD and Slow-Motion replay
- Suitable for both 4K and HD production, these unit records 4K and HD video using as many as four 4K channels through the very efficient XAVC video format
- In 4K workflow, a 4K XAVC file is generated and is easily handled in non-linear editing systems (NLE) Smooth and intuitive user interface is provided by control software with touch panel operation and an attached controller
- 4K and HD video clips are able to be transferred interactively to and from external recording media through media operation software.
- 4K x 4 I/O (input/output software configurable) 4IN, 3IN/1OUT, 2IN/2OUT, 1IN/3OUT, 4OUT
- HD I/O Up to 6IN/2OUT
- Video and Audio formats supported Video: XAVC codec 4K XAVC-I (600Mbps @ 60p) HD XAVC-I (100Mbps @ 60i)
- Audio: LPCM 24-bit 16-Channels AVID DNxHD® codec (option PWSL-DH45)
- 4K recording 4K up to 60fps recording with PMW-F55 4K up to 120fps recording with HDC-4300 & F65 (option PWSL-HF45, PWSL-HR45)
- High Frame Rate HD 240p/360p/480p/240i/360i/480i 4K 120p
- 4K for HD Cut-Out mode HD cut-out mode allows the operator to generate HD output from a 4K image
- It supports a touch-based interface with variable zoom and key frames. (option PWSL-HR45)
- Network interface 2 x GbE ports (standard) 1 x 10GbE SFP+ port (standard)
- RS-422 control Sony VTR/Disk, VDCP and Odetics protocols are supported
- Internal memory storage (includes 2TB as standard) 6 Hours @ 4K 60p (600Mb/s) 24 Hours @ HD 60i (100Mb/s) Expandable up to 8TB (additional PWSK-4401 memory boards sold separately)
- Redundant power supply
- The standard redundant power supply unit assures a high reliability of operation
- Flexible I/O configuration
- 4 channels 4K & QFHD 8 channels HD (1080 or 720)
- Important Note: Two PWSK4504 SDI Interface Boards need to be installed to expand the number of ports
- PWSLHR45 software option is required for 4K capability
- Efficient XAVC video format and Avid DNxHD® codec option
- The server supports the very efficient XAVC codec
- In 4K workflows, the unit generates a 4K XAVC MXF file that can be handled easily in non-linear editing systems (NLE)
- Avid and DNxHD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries
- HFR support HD 8x slow motion and 4K 2x slow motion
- HFR (High Frame Rate) recordings in HD at 3x or 8x slow motion and in 4K 2x with the HDC4300 system camera, HD 4x or 6x with the PMWF55, and 4K 2x with the F65
- The PWSLHF45 HFR software is required to perform 4x/6x/8x slow motion recording
- Simultaneous 4K and HD recordings
- The PWS4500 can record 4K and HD simultaneously, giving you the option of using the HD as a proxy
- Easy transcoding between XAVC and XDCAM MPEG2 MXF files
- The PWS4500 working with the PWS100MG1 media gateway workstation allows you to transcode
- XAVC MXF to and from XDCAM MPEG2 MXF for accessing media stored on USB hard drive, optical disc archive and SxS cards
- The PWAMGW1B Video Transcode software is required
- Large internal storage capacity
- The PWS4500 provides 2 TB of storage as standard, with the option to increase up to 8 TB by adding the 2 TB storage option, the PWSK4401 internal memory array
- Recorder with large amount of capacity simple and intuitive control of PWS4500 using the PWARCT1 record control software
- Which can trigger rec/stop/play/file transfer from a PC, adds operational flexibility to the PWS4500, allowing it to be used as a multiport 4K/HD recorder
- Variety of media supported
- Media supported includes HDD, Optical Disc Archive, SxS card, and Professional Disc™
