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Sony AWSG500 Anycast Live Content Producer

The Anycast Station™ Live Content Producer is a development that combines decades of Sony AV expertise together with industry-leading IT technology. Designed as a powerful content creation tool for live event programming, it is comprised of a high-quality video switcher, an audio mixer, a large LCD display, and a streaming encoder and server – all packed into an attaché case size chassis weighing only about 17 lb. 10 oz (8 kg).

AWSG500E


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Details

DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENTS
Live Content Producer - Operating Instructions Software Version 2.1
AWSG500 Brochure Product Brochure
PRODUCT FEATURES
· Powerful live event content creation tool
· Combines decades of Sony AV expertise with industry leading cutting edge IT technology
· Comprised of a high-quality video switcher, an audio mixer, a large LCD display, and a streaming encoder and server - all packed into a case size chassis
· The video switcher provides 4:2:2 8-bit processing, 6 primary inputs plus one still picture source, 1 ME with 1 keyer (selectable between Linear Key/Luminance Key/Chrominance Key) and 1 DSK with 1 fixed station logo)
· The audio mixer provides 48 kHz/24-bit processing, 6 stereo channel input mixing, 6 channel faders and 1 master fader
· Uses high-resolution (1280 x 1024 pixel) internal processing for seamless switching between video and PC sources
· Offers versatile input/output choices (Input: Composite, S-Video, DV, and RGB/ Output: Composite, S-Video, RGB)
· Incorporates VISCA control functions for compatible Sony Pan/TIlt/Zoom cameras
· Has a large LCD screen for PGM and PVW monitoring, plus 7 windows for input source and one internal still picture source monitoring
· Offers built-in streaming encoder and streaming server function (optional feature)
· Easy operation with one integrated control panel and the multi-window LCD
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
General  
Power Requirements AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Operating Voltage AC 90-260 V, 47/63 Hz
Power Consumption 160 W
Operating Temperature 5 to 40 degrees
Dimensions (W x H x D) 424 x 114 x 354 mm
Mass Approximately 8.0 kg
Video Signals  
VIDEO INPUTS (in ex-factory configuration)  
Composite BNC Type x 4
Video: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, Sync negative
S-Video DIN Type x 4
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, Sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p at burst, 75 ohm (NTSC)
C: 0.3 Vp-p at burst, 75 ohm (PAL)
RGB D-Sub Shrink 15pin Type x2 (Female)
VIDEO OUTPUTS  
Composite BNC Type x1
Video: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, Sync negative
S-Video DIN Type x 1
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, Sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p at burst, 75 ohm (NTSC)
C: 0.3 Vp-p at burst, 75 ohm (PAL)
RGB D-Sub Shrink 15pin Type x2 (Female)
REF OUT BNC Type x 2
Sync: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm, Sync negative (NTSC)
Sync: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm, Sync negative (PAL)
C: 0.286 Vp-p at burst, 75 ohm (NTSC)
C: 0.3 Vp-p at burst, 75 ohm (PAL)
VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS  
DV IN/OUT IEEE 1394 6pinx4
IEC 61883-2 equiv.
Video Signals Performance  
Quantization and Sam 8 bit
Frequency(SD Video) Y: 13.5MHz
R-Y/B-Y: 6.75MHz
Frequency Response NTSC: 0 to 4.2MHz +1dB - 3dB
PAL: 0 to 4.8MHz +1dB - 3dB
S/N Ratio 50 dB or more (Composite Y)
Y/C Delay Less than 50ns
REF OUT Frequency Accuracy Within 50 ppm
RGB Preset Signals XGA 60Hz (VESA DMT1024x768 60Hz)
XGA 75Hz (VESA DMT1024x768 75Hz)
SXGA 60Hz (VESA DMT1280x1024 60Hz)
SXGA 75Hz (VESA DMT1280x1024 75Hz) Input Only
HDD Port  
i.LINK IEEE 1394 S400 6pin Type x 2
HDD IF: SBP2 (in ex-factory configuration)
HDD Recording / Playback  
Codec DV
Recording Format AVI (DV-AVI)
Recording Source Video: SD Video Inputs / PGM
Audio: Inputs(Stereo) / PGM Audio(Stereo)
Audio Signals  
AUDIO INPUTS  
Analog Inputs 1-2 XLR/TRS Combo Type x 2
Ref. Level: +4 dBu, -20 dBu, -44 dBu / Mic. Power: +48 V
Analog Inputs 3-6 TRS Type (Balanced) x 4
Ref. Level: +4 dBu, -20 dBu, -44 dBu
Analog Inputs 7-8 Pin x 2, Ref. Level: -10 dBu
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
PGM OUT TRS Type x 2, Ref.: +4 dBu, Impedance: 150 ohm
MIX OUT Pin Type x 2, Ref.: -10 dBu, Impedance: 470 ohm
AUX OUT TRS Type x 2, Ref.: +4 dBu, Impedance: 150 ohm
MONITOR OUT TRS Type x 2, Ref.: +4 dBu, Impedance: 150 ohm
HEADPHONES 1/4-inch Stereo Phone Jack Type x 2
70mW x 2, Impedance: 47 ohm
INTERCOM D-Sub 9-pin Type (Female) / Original Parallel I/O
Audio Signals Performance  
Sampling Frequency 48kHz x128 over sampling (A/D)48kHz/32kHz(DV IN)
Quantization 24 bit (A/D, D/A), 32/40bit (DSP)
Frequency Response (MIC/LINE) 20Hz to 20kHz +0.5dB to - 2dB
THD (LINE -10dBu 1kHz) 0.1% or less
Dynamic Range 90 dB or more
Other Interfaces  
NETWORK RJ-45 Type x 1, 10 base-T/100 base-TX
USB USB A Type x 2, USB equiv.
RGB(GUI) D-Sub Shrink 15 pin (Female), 1280 x 800 60 Hz
REMOTE D-Sub 9 pin (Male), RS-232C
FACTORY USE D-Sub 15 pin (Male), Original Parallel I/O
Up to five camera tally outputs are available.
MEMORY STICK Memory Stick Slot / Memory Stick Pro/Pro Duo/ are not supported
VISCA OUT DIN 8pin Type x 1 / Sony VISCA camera commands are supported
LCD 15.4-inch High Brightness LCD, 1280 x 800 60 Hz
Speaker Built-In Speaker x 2 Size: 20x40(mm)
Streaming Performance  
Codec Real Video 9, Real Audio 8
Streaming Server Helix DNA Server
Protocol rtsp (Streaming), UDP, TCP, HTTP (Transport)
Audio Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz
Resolution 160x120, 240x180, 320x240
Bit Rate (Video+Audio) Compression Scheme: Variable Bit Rate
Preference: Average (Max. Bit Rate)
34kbps(56kbps) / 50kbps(64kbps) / 150kbps(180kbps) /
225kbps(256kbps) / 350kbps(700kbps) /
450kbps(900kbps) / 700kbps(1400kbps)
Frame Rate 15fps (Typical)
Distribution Delay 10 seconds or more (inc. players minimum buffering delay)
Client Number 34, 50, 150kbps: Up to 20 / 225, 350kbps: Up to 10 /
450, 700kbps: Up to 5 (This number is influenced by network condition.)