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PRODUCT FOCUS TPMEA TAKES A LOOK AT SOME OF THE LATEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES TO HIT THE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY MARKET.
AVOLITES: Q3 MEDIA SERVER
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GUI Output DVI-D (1920x1080) Video Output 2x DVI-D, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 Video Sync BNC Genlock (Option) Network 2 x Gigabit LAN Audio Out L&R Balanced XLR Audio Ground Lift Rear Panel USB 2x USB 3.0 Front Panel USB 2x USB 3.0 MIDI In 1x 5-pin din
Avolites recently released its new compact media server, the Q3, as well as light and video integration feature set, Synergy. The Q3 media server is a compact server designed for use in live shows, installations and corporate events. Though small, the Q3 packs a punch, unlocking 4k playback through a single DisplayPort 1.2 connection with 2 DVI outputs for HD displays. The server supports EDID for all 3 outputs, configurable via a dedicated front end UI. The server allows for visually lossless playback with Avolites’ unique AiM codec. Like
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SMPTE Timecode XLR In/Thru DMX Art-Net Capture Cards 1
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CPU Cores (Threads) 4(4) Physical Specification
Hardware: • Media Drive Capacity 1TB • Media Drive Bandwidth 3500MB/s • System Drive Capacity 120GB • Operating System Windows 7 Embedded
Size RU 2U • Size (W x H x D mm) 435 x 88 x 510 • Size (With Rack Ears) 490 x 88 x 520 • Weight 16 kg • Power Input PowerCon True1 In/Thru • Voltage 100-250V 50/60Hz
with Avolites’ larger servers, the Q3 has native Notch support as well as a powerful inbuilt effects engine. The Q3’s cutting-edge hardware is the perfect vehicle for our Ai software. Offering industry-standard connections to the rest of your system, as well as the firepower to drive our builtin live effects and supporting Notch integration. The front-mounted screen allows configuration of outputs from outside the OS for rock solid reliability. It’s slim form factor and competitive pricing delivers pixel-power to the people. Paul Wong, Avolites’ new Managing Director
said: “I am extremely pleased with the feedback that we received on the Q3. I’m proud of our team in developing another industry first; the ability to seamlessly integrate lighting and video and to control both from a single console.” The Avolites Ai Q3 Server unlocks 4k playback through a single DisplayPort 1.2 connection. Combined with 2 additional DVI outputs, the Q3 is the perfect solution to power live events, installs and anywhere else that live video manipulation is required. www.avolites.com
