ChamSys MediaMaster Vision-SDI2 Card (2 x SDI)
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ChamSys MediaMaster Vision-SDI2 Card (2 x SDI)
Product Overview
The ChamSys MediaMaster Vision-SDI2 Card is a two-channel SDI video capture card that adds SDI input to MediaMaster VS4+ media servers running MediaMaster software. This SDI capture card lets a media server ingest and control two external video sources over BNC connectors at up to a 3Gb/s SDI bitrate. It suits broadcast video capture, live event IMAG, and touring production where SDI cabling and dual camera or playback feeds are standard. The Vision-SDI2 installs in a PCIe x8 slot and ships with a VS4+ rear panel adapter plate.
Product Description
The Vision-SDI2 Card captures two SDI inputs at up to 2048 x 1556 at 24fps or 1920 x 1080 at 60fps per channel, with a maximum SDI bitrate of 3Gb/s. It uses BNC connectors for input and output and supports frame rates spanning 23Hz through 60Hz, covering common HD and 2K broadcast formats over the long cable runs that SDI infrastructure allows.
Each channel has a user-defined update rate, with the captured frame rate matching the source provided the maximum data rate of 650 MB/s is not exceeded. Multi-buffering eliminates tearing artifacts during capture. The card handles RGB (5-5-5, 5-6-5, and 8-8-8 24/32-bit), YUV 4:2:2, and 8-bit mono sample formats, with 64 MB of frame buffer memory per channel (128 MB total). A PCIe x8 motherboard connection and the included VS4+ rear panel adapter plate support clean installation into a MediaMaster VS4+ chassis, feeding live SDI content into MediaMaster's playback, pixel mapping, and LED integration tools.
Key Features
- Two SDI inputs — Captures two external SDI video sources into a MediaMaster VS4+ server.
- 3Gb/s SDI bitrate — Supports a maximum SDI bitrate of 3Gb/s on BNC connectors.
- HD and 2K capture — Up to 2048 x 1556 at 24fps or 1920 x 1080 at 60fps per channel.
- Multi-buffered capture — Eliminates tearing artifacts with a user-defined update rate.
- Wide format support — Handles RGB, YUV 4:2:2, and 8-bit mono sample formats.
- PCIe x8 installation — Installs in a standard PCIe x8 slot with the supplied VS4+ rear panel adapter plate.
Typical Applications
- Broadcast and TV production capturing SDI camera feeds into MediaMaster VS4+.
- Touring and concert video over long SDI cable runs to a VS4+ server.
- House of worship IMAG built on professional SDI infrastructure.
- Pixel-mapped LED productions blending live SDI capture with stored media.
Technical Specifications
| Motherboard Connection Type | PCIe x8 |
| Input Connectors | 4 x BNC/SDI for Inputs and Outputs |
| Maximum Capture Resolution | 2x 2048 x 1556 @ 24fps, 2x 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps |
| Maximum SDI Bitrate | 3Gb/s |
| Update Rate | User defined; matches source within max data rate (650 MB/s). Multi-buffered to eliminate tearing. |
| Supported Frame Rates | 23-98Hz, 24Hz, 25Hz, 29-97Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz, 59-94Hz & 60Hz |
| Sample Formats | RGB: 5-5-5, 5-6-5, 8-8-8 (24/32-bit); YUV: 4:2:2; MONO: 8-bit |
| Frame Buffer Memory | 64 MB per channel (128 MB total) |
| Included Accessory | VS4+ Rear Panel Adapter Plate (1) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which media server is the Vision-SDI2 Card compatible with?
It adds SDI video input to MediaMaster VS4+ media servers running MediaMaster software.
How many SDI sources can it capture at once?
Two. The card captures two SDI inputs simultaneously over BNC connectors at up to a 3Gb/s SDI bitrate.
What resolutions does it support?
It supports up to 2048 x 1556 at 24fps or 1920 x 1080 at 60fps per channel, covering common HD and 2K broadcast formats.
How does the card install?
It installs in a PCIe x8 motherboard slot. A VS4+ rear panel adapter plate is included for installation into a MediaMaster VS4+ chassis.
Does it prevent video tearing during capture?
Yes. The card is multi-buffered to eliminate tearing artifacts, with a user-defined update rate that matches the source within the maximum data rate.
What support is available for this card?
For installation guidance, compatibility questions, and warranty support, contact our team at Creation Networks (https://creationnetworks.net).
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