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Osprey 440

The Osprey® 440 is a 64-bit PCI-X® and PCI™ compatible, four-channel audio/video capture card designed for broadcasters and government entities. This PCIX ™ capture card can input composite video and unbalanced audio. The Osprey 440 can process four channels of full-motion (30 fps) video and audio from four NTSC or PAL analog sources. The Osprey 440 provides multi-source capture through four composite (BNC) connectors on the faceplate plus additional video inputs via internal pins on the circuit board. Multiple cards may be used in a single system chassis. The Osprey 440 supports Windows operating systems and is compatible with the Osprey SDK for development of media applications supporting DirectShow with the optional Osprey SimulStream® (Part Number 95- 05000). (Linux drivers and support available from the open source Linux community). Also available is the Osprey 450e/440 Breakout Panel (Part Number 95-00460) to bring out the composite and unbalanced stereo audio to a 1RU panel.

Our Price: $995.00
Osprey 440

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Category: 
Video Capture Cards
Partnumber: 
CSTN5010007
Manufacturer: 
ViewCast
Platform(s): 
Windows Win
On the Web: 
www.viewcast.com
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Manufacturer Part Number: 95-00444

DESCRIPTION
Capture multiple channels and multiply your savings
With the capability to simultaneously capture four independent channels of audio and video, the Osprey® 440 PCI-XTM capture card is a good choice for broadcasters and government agencies.

Industry proven performance.
More than 300,000 Osprey cards are being used in a variety of broadcast, commercial and industrial applications. You’ll find Osprey capture cards in mission-critical applications throughout the world.

Global standards support.
With all Osprey® capture cards, quality and reliability is standard. They support global analog standard-definition formats, including NTSC and PAL. If you are a global OEM systems integrator seeking a single-solution deployment strategy, this card’s for you.

Additional inputs and outputs.
OEM product developers can take advantage of additional composite video, S-Video, and balanced audio inputs which are available on internal connections on the Osprey 440 circuit board. Security or surveillance OEMs can also access internal contact closure inputs and alarm relay outputs for custom applications. And, a versatile Osprey SDK is available for custom software application developers.

Software compatible.
The Osprey 440 works with popular video capture and encoding applications. Purchase the Osprey-440 with SimulStream® and you can use any or all of the four available inputs to feed multiple encoders at the same time.

Ideal Solution for:

  • Broadcasters
  • Government

Applications:

  • Webcasting
  • Live streaming
  • Surveillance

Key Features

  • Includes four-channel video processing card with external and internal audio and video connectors
  • Four alarm inputs and four dry contact outputs provide one input and output per channel
  • Supports 16 switchable video inputs plus 8 audio inputs
  • Unique video processing features can be controlled through custom development using the Osprey SDK
  • Provides logo bitmap overlay (graphics over the video) with transparency and positioning controls
  • Automatically detects and adapts on-the-fly when the input video format changes from movie frame rates to TV frame rates
  • Create multiple streams of the same type from each input, separately, with completely independent settings for sizing, scaling, logos and bit rate
  • Drivers are available for Microsoft® Windows® XP, Server 2003, server 2008, Vista and Windows 7; check the ViewCast Web site for available drivers on the Support tab / Software and Drivers


Osprey 440 with Breakout Cable

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Driver Support: Microsoft® DirectShow® API
  • Inputs:
    • Video:
      • 4 composite (BNC) (BNC RCA adapters included)
    • Audio:
      • 4 pair unbalanced stereo
  • Video Format: NTSC/PAL
  • Pre-Processing:
    • Closed-caption extraction / rendering
    • Logo/bitmap overlay• Software-controlled hardware audio gain control
    • Scaling, cropping, de-interlacing and inverse telecine
    • Loss of video automatic text pattern generation with text overlay option
  • Dimensions:
    • Full-height / half-length board
    • 6.6in L x 4.2in H (16.77 cm L x 10.67 cm H)
    • 32-bit/33-MHz PCI compatible
    • 64-bit PCITM interface
    • 3.3 Volt PCI 2.3 compliant
  • Hardware Warranty: 1 year limited hardware warranty

INCLUDED ITEMS

  • Breakout cable

REQUIREMENTS

  • Windows® XP, Windows Server® 2003
  • 32-Bit and 64-Bit beta drivers available for:
    • Microsoft Windows XP SP3
    • Server 2003
    • Vista Business SP1
    • Server 2008
    • Windows 7
  • Linux support
 

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About ViewCast

Next Generation Streaming Media Solutions ViewCast, a pioneer in the Internet streaming industry, develops and markets products that prepare media content for live (streaming) and video-on-demand (VOD) delivery over IP and mobile networks. ViewCast products include the legendary Osprey® video capture cards and the award winning Niagara Pro and Niagara® GoStream® family of streaming encoders. ViewCast's user-friendly encoding and streaming hardware works in conjunction with Niagara SCX® management/control software and Niagara SCX SDK development software, allowing users to easily capture, process and deliver live audio/video content over the Internet. Osprey SimulStream®, which comes standard on all Niagara encoders, enables multiple video streams to be configured in multiple formats, in multiple resolutions, at multiple bit rate speeds – all simultaneously. This array of tools offers broadcasters, businesses, governments and other organizations the ability to expand their audience.

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