Ross Video Introduces New 4 Channel BlackStorm Playout Server

Thursday, April 4, 2013 [Iroquois, ON, Canada] – Ross Video will present the latest addition to the BlackStorm Video Server family at NAB 2013, with the new BVS-104P 4 channel playout server.

The BVS-104P offers the same compact 1RU form factor as the BVS-102P 2 channel system, but doubling the channel count in the same space. It is available with three different storage options, including a 4TB HDD model, 8TB HDD model, and for the ultra-performance and reliability, a 400GB Solid State drive model.

“The new 4 channel BlackStorm Playout Server makes an excellent addition to play clips in any production environment,” said Brad Plant, Marketing Product Manager for Infrastructure and Video Servers, Ross Video. “The combination of density and low power consumption makes it the perfect fit for mobile production applications.”

Starting at only $19,995, the BVS-104P is based on a Dell platform and in addition to Ross’ famous 24/7/365 technical support, includes World Wide Support from Dell. The BlackStorm 104P is shipping now.

About BlackStorm Video Servers
BlackStorm Playout Servers excel as an easy-to-use Production Clip Player with a comprehensive production workflow. The elegant networked, file-based workflow supports popular editing systems like Apple’s Final Cut, Adobe’s Creative Suite and Avid’s Media Composer. The workflow continues with standard protocols like VDCP and AMP, allowing point-of-control integration with virtually any production switcher or remote control panel on the market. BlackStorm’s sophisticated client / server interface gives easy and distributed operator control such as production playlists with built-in transitions, and delivers in live production. From a technology standpoint, it is a unique software-based server platform using standard off-the-shelf hardware, offering a long-range growth path for future technology. Learn more…

About Ross Video
Ross Video creates leading edge video production technology. Ross products are used in demanding environments every day to inform and entertain audiences all over the world. Our client base includes a who’s who of broadcast, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies, educators, touring companies and houses of worship. Ross’ award winning product families include Vision, Vision Octane, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; BlackStorm Video Servers; OverDrive Automated Production Control, Inception Social Media Management; XPression Motion Graphics; NK Series Routing and Furio and CamBot Camera Robotics Systems.

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