Additional Hardware: RS422, Timecode, Dante

Owned by Robert Ridder
Last updated: Aug 23, 2023
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RS422

At the most basic level, each Cinedeck channel has a bi-directional RS-422 port, accessible to devices such as those from DNF that typically run a BVW or SRW deck. Each Cinedeck channel can fully replace a traditional RS-422 controlled VTR, also for tasks such as Digital Cut from an Avid. In addition, Cinedeck channels can be controlled via VDCP over RS-422.

Third party RS-422 controllers include:

  • DNF ST100 and ST400

  • Controllers by JLCooper

  • Controllers by Lance Design

That same RS-422 port is reversible, allowing the Cinedeck to control an attached device such as a VTR using BVW or SRW commands.

Recommended RS422 card: Antona USB Multi Serial Interface Adapter - ANC-6204

AMP

Cinedecks support AMP, Grass Valley’s control API over Ethernet.

AMP provides hooks for full setup and operational access and is the path for custom asset management system integration or other deeper system incorporation. AMP is also the API used by the Cinedeck multi-channel control application for controlling multiple channels across several Cinedecks.

Timecode

Cinedeck provide internally generated timecode, can accept embedded SDI timecode or external ‘LTC’ and display the data on screen and optionally burn the data into the video of selected files while recording the data with the incoming source. IRIG-B timecode is also supported.

For LTC or IRIG timecode support additional hardware is required.

AEC Adrienne Electronics PCIe-LTC Card

For IRIG support please create a support ticket.

ASIO Audio

CD2 software supports ASIO audio devices and software routing.

Dante

CD2 software includes a virtual Dante Device, if your require redundancy for your Dante sources we support the Focusrite Pro RedNet PCIeR Host Card.