Description
The GV Director Nonlinear Live Production System is the ultimate multipurpose tool for live production. Integrating video switching, multilayer effects, animated graphics, multiviewer monitoring and more — all in a single, intuitive and highly creative system. GV Director removes the typical complexity of production and simplifies pre-production and production processes using one intuitive and dynamic platform. Starting from scratch or using a pre-built template, sophisticated productions are easy since elements can be created, packaged and saved offline using a Mac or PC, then delivered live when needed. With the ability to collaborate and share work-in-progress, producing highly creative and valuable content is easy.
- 4RU platform with 8 inputs and 4 outputs of HD-SDI
- Includes functions of video switcher, clip store, graphics engine, and multiviewer
- 0.5 TB storage
- Includes Smart Surface Panel
- 1 license of GV Composer authoring software
- Router Control (NVISION Compact)
- GVD AD (Assistant Director) Tool
- Virtual Set & Oxtel Automation support, when available.
Key Features
- 8 HD/SD inputs and 4 HD/SD outputs (1x Program, 1x Stage, and 2x Auxiliary), each with up to 16 tracks of embedded audio
- 2 analog audio inputs and 4 analog audio outputs
- Multicodec video support: MPEG & DV
- Standard media file import: MXF & MOV
- DVI output supporting optional touchscreen monitor interface
- Supported graphics formats: Targa (TGA) type 2 (uncompressed RGB) in 24-bit RGB or 32-bit RGBA formats (top/bottom-first bit supported) and BMP in 24-bit uncompressed RGB
- Brand new and revolutionary nonlinear live production workflow
- Small form-factor, fully integrated solution including:
- Switcher capability supporting 2D and 3D wipes as well as chromakey
- Real-time graphics engine
- Clip store/playback
- Multiviewer
- Empowers creative processes before and during live productions
- Ease of operation – emphasis on creativity not technical knowledge
- Create Once and Publish Everywhere (COPE): the complete look and style of a production can be created offline – with full preview – via the authoring tool (Mac or PC) and published to multiple live locations
Specifications
Video Standards
HD mode: 720p50/59.94, 1080i50/59.94
SD mode: 525i59.94, 625i50
Weight and Dimensions
Panel:
- Weight: 6.12 kg (13.5 lbs.)
- Length: 61.06 cm (24.04 in.)
- Width: 28.44 cm (11.2 in.)
- Height: 9.81 cm (3.86 in.)
Server:
- Weight: 24.7 kg (54.5 lbs.)
- Length: 48.26 cm (19 in.)
- Width: 58.37 cm (22.98 in.)
- Height: 17.55 cm (6.91 in.)
Serial Digital Video Inputs
Number of inputs: 8
HD video formats: SMPTE 292M-1998
SD video formats: SMPTE 259M-1997, ITU-R BT.656
Connectors: 75Ω BNC
Nominal amplitude: 800 mVp-p
Input impedance: 75Ω
Embedded audio:
- Channels: 16 embedded audio tracks per SDI input
- Sampling rate: Max. 48 kHz
- Quantization: 24-bit
Max cable length (typical):
- HD video: 200m/656 ft. (using Belden 1694A type cable)
- SD video: 350m/1,148 ft. (using Belden 1694A type cable)
Serial Digital Video Outputs
Number of outputs: 4
- 1x Program
- 1x Stage
- 2x Auxiliary
HD video formats: SMPTE 292M-1998
SD video formats: SMPTE 259M-1997, ITU-R BT.656
Connectors: 75Ω BNC
Nominal amplitude: 800 mVp-p
Timing jitter:
- HD video formats: 1.0 UI
- SD video formats: 0.2 UI
Alignment jitter:
- HD video formats: 0.2 UI
- SD video formats: 0.2 UI
Output impedance: 75Ω
Embedded audio:
- Channels: 16 embedded audio tracks in the program output and the stage output
- Sampling rate: Max. 192 kHz
- Quantization: 24-bit
HDMI Inputs*
Number of inputs: 2 (each HDMI input reduces the SDI input by one)
Connector: HDMI Type A receptacle
Video formats: Resolution max. 1920×[email protected] Hz
Data formats: 24 bits per pixel. RGB 4:4:4, YCrCb 4:4:4, or YCrCb 4:2:2
Analog Reference Input
Connector: Dual BNC loop-through
Video standard: Analog blackburst & tri-level sync
Impedance: 75Ω external termination
Analog Audio Inputs
Number of inputs: 2
Connector: 3-pin female XLR
Sampling rate: Max. 48 kHz
Quantization: 24-bit
Nominal level: +4 dBu
Input impedance: Nominally 9.44 kΩ
Analog Audio Outputs
Number of outputs: 4
Connector: 3-pin male XLR
GPIO (12 in/12 out)
Connector: 25-pin female D-Sub
Input impedance: 4 kΩ
Input levels: 5V
Output: Open collector, 250 mA, 30V max.
GPO (Tally)
Connector: 25-pin female D-Sub
Output: Open collector, 250 mA, 30V max.
LTC Input
Connector: 3-pin Female XLR
Standard: SMPTE 12M
Input impedance: 200 kΩ
Communications
Connections:
- Panel to video frame: LAN cable 100m (328 ft.) max. length
- Multiviewer touchscreen to frame: USB & DVI
Power
Video processing frame:
- Line voltage: 100V-240 VAC ±10% power factor corrected
- Automatic line-voltage sensing
- Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
- Power consumption: typical 300W, max. 550W
Control panel:
- Line voltage: 100V-240 VAC ±10% power factor corrected
- Automatic line-voltage sensing
- Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
- Power consumption: typical 35W, max. 90W
Environmental Conditions
Storage temperature: -20 to 70ºC (-4 to 158ºF)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40ºC (32 to 104ºF)
Relative humidity: 0-95% (non-condensing)
Electromagnetic environment: E4 (according to EN55103-1, -2)
Video Record Format
MPEG-2
File Wrappers
- MXF (OP1a)
- MOV
GV Director 1.1 Video Codecs
Format | Codec | Bit rate (Mb/s) | Supported wrappers |
SMPTE D10 30 / IMX 30 | SMPTE D10
(MPEG-2 4:2:[email protected]) |
30 | MOV 5, MXF 4 |
SMPTE D10 40 / IMX 40 | SMPTE D10
(MPEG-2 4:2:[email protected]) |
40 | MOV 5, MXF 4 |
SMPTE D10 50 / IMX 50 | SMPTE D10
(MPEG-2 4:2:[email protected]) |
50 | MOV 5, MXF 4 |
DV25 | DV25 | 25 | MOV 5, MXF 4, GXF, LXF |
DVCAM | DV25 | 25 | MOV 5, MXF 4, GXF, LXF |
DVCPRO25 | DVCPRO25 | 25 | MOV 5, MXF 4, GXF, LXF |
DVCPRO50 | DVCPRO50 | 50 | MOV 5, MXF 4, GXF, LXF |
DVCPROHD | DVCPROHD | 115 | MOV 5, MXF 4, GXF, LXF |
XDCAM HD (LP, SP, HQ) | MPEG HD
(MPEG-2 [email protected]) |
18, 25, 35 | MOV 5, MXF 4 |
XDCAM HD422 | MPEG HD422
(MPEG-2 4:2:[email protected]) |
50 | MOV 5, MXF 4 |
XDCAM EX SP | MPEG HD
(MPEG-2 [email protected]) |
25 | MOV 5, MXF 4 |
XDCAM EX HQ | MPEG HD
(MPEG-2 [email protected]) |
35 | MOV 7, MXF 4 |
MPEG-2 4:2:0 SD 1 | MPEG-2 [email protected] | Max 15 | MOV 5, MPG 3, MXF 4, GXF, LXF |
MPEG-2 4:2:2 SD 1 | MPEG-2 4:2:[email protected] | Max 50 | MOV 5, MPG 3, MXF 4, GXF, LXF |
MPEG-2 4:2:0 HD 1 | MPEG-2 [email protected] | Max 100 | MOV 5, MPG 3, MXF 4, GXF, LXF |
MPEG-2 4:2:2 HD 1 | MPEG-2 4:2:[email protected] | Max 100 | MOV 5, MPG 5, MXF 4, GXF, LXF |
AVC-Intra 50 | H.264
(MPEG-4 AVC [email protected]) |
50 | MXF 4, GXF |
AVC-Intra 100 | H.264
(MPEG-4 AVC Hi4:2:[email protected]) |
100 | MXF 4, GXF |
H.264/AVC 2 | H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC [email protected]) | Max 50 | MOV 5, MXF 4 |
Apple ProRes 4:2:2 LT | Apple ProRes 4:2:2 LT | Max 100 | MOV 5 |
1) Both I-Frame only and Long GOP formats are supported.
2) H.264/AVC format: 4:0:0 (monochrome) is not supported.
3) Supported are MPEG-2 Transport Stream and MPEG-2 Program Stream.
4) Only Operational Pattern (OP)1a is supported. A maximum number of 36 embedded streams are supported. Frame-accurate seeking requires availability of a Random Access Pack (RIP) for MXF files encoded with variable frame size (VBE).
5) Both self-contained MOV files (internal essences) and MOV files with external essences are supported.
Audio Formats
Format | Bit depth | Sample rate (kHz) |
BWF or WAV | 16- or 24-bit LPCM | 48 |
MPEG-1 Layer 2 / MP2 | 16-bit | 48 |
Note: GV Director supports the BBC Audio Description format (voiceovers for the visually impaired) in separate WAV files and video files with embedded LPCM audio.