AVOLITES Q4 MEDIA SERVER

AVOLITES Q4 MEDIA SERVER

Avolites Technical Director, JB Toby discusses the company’s latest media server.

What were the goals for the Q4 and when did the design process begin?

We designed the Avolites Q4 around two years ago, making considerable advancements on our prior R servers, following extensive R&D and feedback from end users.

What needs of the market did you hope the Q4 would solve?

Avolites Q4 boasts high-resolution 4K and multiple outputs with uncompromised content throughout to allow for three layers each output. Based on many corporate and large-scale projects we were involved in, we found the market was crying out for high-resolution capture, which could be configurable on a job-by-job basis.

What inbuilt features can users expect from the Q4?

A highly tuned motherboard and NVME drive setup to sustain the data load from 4x4K with three individual layers. In addition, reconfigurable capture for HDMI, DP and SDI inputs and SDI outputs, without having to open the server. We’ve also included a dedicated protected dongle location for additional software modules such as Notch and a USB-C for fast content loading. As well as 10GB network for fast content management through Titan Synergy features and optional Dante output for two-track audio.

What features of the Q4 are ideal for the touring market?

A floating internal frame for MB, capture, GPU and PSU, makes it a very rugged system build for the road. Reconfigurable capture for HDMI, DP and SDI inputs and SDI outputs, without having to open the server and the positive indication on the front of the server regarding LTC input and network connectivity, reducing the effort to get the status. As well as the front panel UI for resolution and IP setup, allowing to quickly change to the local screen – which is ideal for a festival environment.

What feedback have you already receive from end users?

So far, very good. The capture feature is well liked, as well as the front panel UI. Furthermore, the ledge on the front to place your content drive instead of dangling it of the USB-C cable always pleases users. I’m sure we’ve all been there when it falls off and interrupts the content download. The rear work light is also often picked up as a very helpful feature when the unit is buried in a rack.

Where can we see the Q4 in the coming months?

Nothing we can share as of yet. However, the Q4 was featured in SPLNTR, a unique installation which took shape in Las Vegas. Ed Shaw of NEICO and Brett Bolton worked tirelessly to create the first-of-its-kind audiovisual art installation during November.

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