Chyron Aprisa™ SSX v3.0, developed by Video Technics, Inc., is based on Next Generation Matrox DSX Platform
Chyron Aprisa™ SSX v3.0 exploits Matrox's "Power of X" architecture and the explosive performance of dedicated hardware to deliver a cost-effective, high performance solution specifically designed for today's broadcast and corporate facilities, as well as master control and transmission environments
IBC, Amsterdam, September 9, 2004 - Matrox Video Products Group today announced that Video Technics has adopted the Matrox DSX platform for its new Chyron Aprisa SSX stillstore. The Chyron Aprisa SSX is sold worldwide exclusively through the Chyron Corporation and is a proven multi-channel stillstore server for SD. Now the latest version 3.0 supports simultaneous HD and SD.
"Over the past nine years, the successful partnership between Video Technics and Matrox has produced cutting edge technology that has met and exceeded the current demands of the broadcast industry," said Mark Rivers, Video Technics chief executive officer. "Our next generation Aprisa HD products represent a combined effort from both companies to build state-of-the-art, multi-format products that continue to enhance the way digital media is produced and played to air."
"The Aprisa SSX HD will add much anticipated HD stillstore capabilities to Chyron's product line, joining the HyperX HD character generator system," said Rich Hajdu, Chyron vice president of sales and marketing. "Video Technics and Matrox are integral partners that enable Chyron to provide integrated graphics solutions that offer an outstanding, simple-to-use GUI coupled with a sophisticated database for real-world workflow improvements. Using a dedicated, powerful hardware engine gives Chyron users the power, speed and reliability demanded by broadcasters worldwide."
About Matrox DSX
Matrox DSX is a family of HD and SD video and audio components designed to allow OEMs and developers to create a wide variety of cost-effective products and applications including NLE systems, capture/playout servers, clip and still stores, graphics/production servers, automation and master control units, multi-layer compositors, and CATV barker channels. Matrox DSX combines codec and effects technologies and a full range of professional hardware components with a comprehensive Windows XP-based SDK.
Key features of the Matrox DSX platforms
| • | Modular 10-bit architecture gives developers the flexibility to meet technical and price targets |
| • | Full range of HD and SD audio and video I/Os |
| • | Simultaneous input and output of different video standards in HD and SD |
| • | Multi-format SD codec support in software - DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, D10 (in an MXF file wrapper), MPEG-2, 8- and 10-bit uncompressed |
| • | Multi-format HD codec support in software - MPEG-2 at online and offline bit rates, 8- and 10-bit uncompressed |
| • | Exploits CPU power to perform software effects on multiple streams in real time |
| • | Infinite layer 10-bit compositing |
| • | Professional realtime effects including color correction, chroma/luma keying, graphics overlay, smooth speed changes |
| • | GPU co-processor for realtime 3D effects |
| • | Key input and output support |
| • | Multiple board support in a single chassis |
| • | SDK based on the mature DigiSuite platform which has been used on-air by broadcasters worldwide for more than 8 years |
| • | Application development support by a team of dedicated, experienced engineers |
| About Video Technics' Chyron Aprisa SSX
The latest Chyron Aprisa SSX v3.0 offers simultaneous channels of SD and HD outputs each with key signal. Production is managed with multi-level security and a centralized database with media storage that supports mixed formats. Users are able to configure the Aprisa SSX to view program and preview or A/B channel operation with virtual preview. The open architecture of the latest version of this stillstore allows Chyron, Quantel, Lyric, PICT, TIFF, TARGA images to be easily imported. Storyboard playlists are seamlessly played to air via MOS protocol, Remote RS-422 Panels, and the Aprisa Offline Browse/ Import software clients. In the near future, Video Technics will also offer HD for the Chyron Aprisa Replay and Chyron Aprisa Video Clip Server products. About Video Technics Video Technics, a global provider of cutting-edge broadcast solutions, is pioneering the way digital media is ingested, edited, produced, and played to air. With standard functionality that provides automated ingest and playout, proxy creation, and unparalleled asset management, broadcast professionals are provided an extensive line of Windows-based still image and video clip servers. For more information about Video Technics and their products, please visit www.videotechnics.com. About Chyron Chyron, The Company the Whole World Watches, is a leading developer of broadcast television graphics hardware and software ranging from high-definition turnkey systems to OEM board-level solutions. Since introducing its first character generator in 1970, Chyron has become an industry standard whose brand name is synonymous with broadcast television graphics. Chyron's current product line includes the Duet/Lyric family of graphic and animation systems, Aprisa still and clip store systems, video mixing solutions, telestration, OEM board-level products, asset management, and more. For more information about Chyron products and services, please visit the company website at www.chyron.com (OTC BB: CYRO). About Matrox Matrox Video Products Group is a technology and market leader in the field of digital video hardware and software for realtime editing, DVD authoring, and web streaming applications. Matrox's Emmy award-winning technology powers a full range of content creation and delivery platforms used by television broadcasters, post-production facilities, project studios, corporate communicators, event videographers, and video enthusiasts worldwide. Founded in 1976, Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and China. For more information visit www.matrox.com/video. Matrox and DigiSuite are registered trademarks and Matrox DSX is a trademark of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Contact our Communications Team |