Datavideo MS-2850A Mobile Studio

SKU: DVMS2850A MFR: MS-2850A
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Key Features

  • Create dynamic live productions with seamless video switching between multiple sources.
  • Enjoy high video quality with support for HD and SD formats for versatile compatibility.
  • Simplify your workflow with an intuitive interface for easy setup and real-time streaming.
  • Ensure reliable connectivity with multiple SDI and HDMI inputs for professional broadcasts.
  • Enhance audio with balanced XLR inputs/outputs & embedded audio support for pristine sound.
  • Mobile studio includes intercom, monitor, recorder, & more for complete live production.
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Datavideo MS-2850A Specifications

Additional Included Items

Additional Included Items

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  • Additional Included Items

    - Y Type 2-Pin MOLEX Cable
    - 2x 2.5" HDD Enclosure
    - 10x M3x4mm Screw
    - 10x Anti-Vibration Screw + M5x10 Washer
    - 2x ISO Screw (2x6mm)
    - 2x HD Sticker
    - 4x Blank Sticker
    - 4x 36cm Black Hook and Loop Fastner
    - CG-200 Utility CD with CD Bag
    - Datavideo 3 Year Warranty (1 Year + 2 Year Extended Upon Registration)

Digital Video Switcher

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  • Video Standard

    HD & SD

  • Video Format

    3G/HD/SD input:
    1080i 50/59.94/60Hz
    1080p 25/30/59.94/60Hz
    HD Output: 1080i 50/59.94/60Hz
    SD: 576i 50Hz, 480i 59.94Hz

  • Video Processing

    SDI: 4:2:2
    HDMI: YUV 4:2:2 10 bit, RGB 4:4:4

  • Input Routable / Cross point

    All 12, repeatable

  • Video Input

    Standard: 8x SDI, 2x HDMI
    Max: 12x SDI, 3x HDMI

  • Mix HD & SD source

    3D, HD and SD

  • Computer Graphic Interface

    Max 3 via HDMI

  • Video output

    4x SDI assignable: PGM, PVW, AUX & Clean Out
    2x HDMI assignable: PGM & multi-view

  • Down-converted output

    Yes, 4x SDI (CH1-CH4)

  • Built-in Multi-view monitoring out

    2x HDMI

  • Audio input

    4x Balanced XLR

  • Audio output

    2x Balanced XLR

  • Embedded audio support

    Input up to 16 channels, Output 4 channels

  • Audio Delay Calibration

    Up to 8 frames per channel (SDI input audio only)

  • A+V switching

    Yes

  • Title Creator

    Yes

  • DSK

    2x DSK support Lumakey & Linear key (Key / Fill)

  • Picture in Picture

    2

  • Logo Insertion

    2 (or 1 logo + 1 clock)

  • Still Store

    12

  • Effects

    FTB, Cut, 8 Wipe with border

  • Transition Preview

    PiP & DSK

  • Sync / Reference In/Out

    Built-in Genlock Support external sync with loop thru

  • Tally Output

    1x D-sub 25pin, dual color

  • PC Remote Control

    Via Ethernet (free Window software) or RS-422

  • Special Features

    4-CH SD down convert output

  • Chassis

    2 units, 2RU rack-mount mainframe

  • Power

    DC 12V 48W

Digital Video Recorder

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  • Video Standard

    HD & SD

  • Video Format

    1080p 23.97/24Hz, 1080i 50/59.94/60Hz, 720p 50/59.94/60Hz, 576i 50Hz, 480i 59.94Hz

  • Supported Video Input Signal

    1x SDI

  • Monitoring/ Playback output

    1x SDI (input loop thru)
    1x HDMI, 1x SDI (Out)

  • Analog Audio Input & Audio Output

    2x Balanced XLR (Stereo pair)

  • Embedded Audio

    Both In & Out (8-CH on SDI/HDMI)

  • Storage Medium

    2.5" Hard Drive / SSD, Max capacity 1TB

  • Estimated Record Time (SD)

    19 (50Mbps) - 70 (8Mbps) (min per 10GB)

  • Estimated Record Time (HD)

    8 (125Mbps) - 62 (10Mbps) (min per 10GB)

  • How to Retrieve Recorded Content

    Removable Hard Drive / SSD, transfer data via USB2.0

  • Storage File System

    NTFS (read only)

  • Recorded File Format

    MXF OP1A, MOV

  • Video Recording Bit Rate/Color Sampling

    MPEG2 Long GOP HD:
    10Mbps 4:2:0 1440x1080/1280x720
    25Mbps 4:2:0 1440x1080/1280x720
    35Mbps 4:2:2 1920x1080/1280x720
    50Mbps 4:2:2 1920x1080/1280x720
    65Mbps 4:2:2 1920x1080/1280x720
    120Mbps 4:2:2 1920x1080/1280x720

    MPEG2 Long GOP SD:
    8Mbps 4:2:0 720x480/720x576
    15Mbps 4:2:2 720x480/720x576
    30Mbps 4:2:2 720x480/720x576
    50Mbps 4:2:2 720x480/720x576

  • Video Recording Bit Rate (Cont.)

    MPEG2 I-Frame Only HD:
    80Mbps 4:2:2 1920x1080/1280x720
    100Mbps 4:2:2 1920x1080/1280x720
    125Mbps 4:2:2 1920x1080/1280x720

    MPEG2 I-Frame Only SD:
    1. 25Mbps 4:2:2 720x480/720x576
    2. 50Mbps 4:2:2 720x480/720x576

  • Audio Recording Format

    Uncompressed PCM Sampling rate 48KHz 24bit

  • Time code in/out

    Yes

  • External Sync/ Genlock

    Black Burst & Tri-level with loop thru

  • Power failure protection

    Content saved up to last 3 seconds or less before power failure

  • Chassis

    1RU 19" rack-mountable

Monitor

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  • Screen

    17.3" LED Backlit

  • Chassis

    1RU Pull-Out

  • Resolution

    1920 x 1080

  • Viewing Angle

    (H) +70/-70 deg. and (V) +60/-60 deg.

  • Luminance/Contrast

    300 cd/m2 and 400:1

  • Video Inputs

    1x 3G/HD/SD-SDI and 2x HDMI

  • Loop Through

    1x 3G/HD/SD-SDI

  • Supported Input Resolutions

    1080p (23.98/24SF/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.95/60Hz), 1080i (50/59.94/60Hz), 720p (50/59.94/60Hz), 480i (NTSC), 576i (PAL)

  • Aspect Ratio

    16:9, 4:3

  • Tally LED

    Live (Red)
    Cued (Green)

  • Audio In/Out

    Embedded Audio on SDI and HDMI

  • Special Features

    3G-SDI Support, Blue Only, Safe Frame, Pixel Zoom up to 8x

  • Power

    DC 12V, 18 watts

Intercom System

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  • Input / Output: Power

    12 V / 1A (8 W)

  • Tally

    2x 15 PIN DSub Sockets for Tally A and B

  • MIC / Headset

    3.5 mm Stereo Jack Socket for Headphone / Microphone combination
    Headset Impedance 8-600 Ohms 100 mW (min)

  • Headphone

    1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo Headphone Socket
    Headset Impedance 8-600 Ohms 100 mW (min)

  • Light Socket (DC 12 V)

    3 PIN XLR Connector
    PIN 2: 12V
    PIN 3: GND
    Light Power Consumption: 12 V / 100 mA (MAX.)

  • Microphone

    3 PIN XLR / 1/4" (6.3mm) Jack Microphone Socket
    Switchable Condenser / Dynamic Input
    Microphone Level -67 dB

  • Frequency Response

    550-3.6 kHz, <+/- 3dB

  • THD

    < 3%

  • S/N

    > 50dB

  • Built-in Speaker

    70 x 30mm (2.76 x 1.18") 32 Ohm 3 Watts

  • Operating Range

    Up to 200 meters between base station and slave

  • Operating Temp. Range

    5 to 45 deg. C (41 to 113 deg. F)

  • Chassis

    1RU 19" rack-mountable

Belt Pack Unit

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  • Input

    5 PIN XLR Connector

  • MIC / Headset Socket

    3.5 mm Stereo Jack Socket for Headphone / Microphone Headset Impedance 8 - 600 Ohms 100 mW (Min.)
    Microphone Level -67 dB Or 2.5 mm Stereo Jack Socket for Motorola Mobile Phone type headset / microphone.

  • Tally OUT Socket

    3.5 mm Jack Socket to connect to TD-2 or TD-3 tally indicator

  • Tally LED

    Bi-color LED - RED indicates LIVE / GREEN indicated CUED

  • Power LED

    Illuminates to indicate that power is being received.

  • Operating Range

    Up to 200 meters between Base Station and Slave

  • Operating Temp. Range

    5 to 45 deg. C (41 to 113 deg. F)

Audio Delay Box

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  • Audio Input

    3x XLR(2 for Line-in, 1 for Mic-in), 2x RCA

  • Audio Output

    2x XLR, 2x Unbalanced RCA

  • Audio Indicator

    SMT LCD

  • Audio Delay

    Up to 700ms

  • Chassis

    Rack-mountable with RMK-1 Rackmount Kit

  • Power

    DC 12V 18W

Power Center

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  • AC Input

    100-240 VAC (50Hz or 60Hz)
    AC input outlet: One AC input with Power Switch

  • DC Backup Input

    One DC 12V/32A
    supports non-regulated DC 12V output

  • DC Output

    8
    4x 12V+/-5%, 3A XLR DC Female Jack
    2x 12V+/-5%, 5A XLR DC Female Jack
    2x 12V+/-5%, 10A XLR DC Female Jack

  • Max. Power Rating

    400W

  • DC Overload

    DC overload protection, auto-recovery fuses on each DC output terminal

  • AC Overload

    Non-recovery fuse on the AC input outlet

  • LED Indicator

    8 DC output LED indicators

  • Power source Input Select AUTO/AC

    Selectable of Auto/AC input switch

General

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  • Dimensions

    Intercom System (WxDxH): 440 x 130 x 40mm (17.32 x 5.12 x 1.57")
    Belt Pack Unit: 114 x 97 x 35mm (4.49 x 3.82 x 1.38")

  • Weight

    Intercom System: 1.9kg (4.19 lbs)
    Belt Pack Unit: 348g (12.28 oz)

About Datavideo MS-2850A

The MS-2850A Mobile Studio is a comprehensive, ready-to-use solution for high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) mobile video production. This all-in-one system is built around the SE-2850 HD/SD 8-channel video switcher, which can be upgraded to 12 channels, offering broadcast-quality video switching. It's an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, including outdoor events, conferences, educational settings, and places of worship.

The MS-2850A Mobile Studio delivers superior quality images with flexible input/output configurations. It boasts powerful, user-friendly effects such as dual picture-in-picture, downstream keyer (DSK), and logo insertion. The package includes an intercom, recorder, monitor, and power supply, making it a perfect fit for productions that require a blend of video and audio sources.

The MS-2850A series features a complete power system integration, allowing producers to arrive on location, switch on, and start creating high-quality live content. The setup, configuration, and operation are quick and intuitive. With up to 12 channels switcher, it is excellent for live broadcasts of events and news programs.

The compact and portable rack unit of the MS-2850A Mobile Studio makes it suitable for outdoor live production and other applications. It integrates essential elements required for live production, including a recorder, a multi-view monitor, and an intercom system. The MS-2850 B/D models come equipped with the Datavideo VSM-100 Sampling Vector Scope Monitor, enabling accurate analysis and calibration of video signals for consistent color and luminance levels.

The SE-2850 HD/SD 8-Channel Digital Video Switcher is a multi-definition switcher designed for productions requiring 12 channels of HD or SD inputs. It accepts inputs in varying combinations of HD/SD SDI and HDMI, making it a versatile solution for every live production. It supports 12 HD or SD inputs in a variety of configurations, six user-defined output options on four SDI output channels, and two independent logos.

The HDR-70 HD/SD Digital Video Recorder is a rack-mountable hard drive-based video recorder with a removable hard drive enclosure. It records from both High and Standard Definition video equipment via HD/SD-SDI and is compatible with SSD drives. It offers features like accidental power-off protection, NTFS file system, time code input and output, gen-lock input and pass-through, and time-lapse recording.

The Datavideo TLM-170L monitor offers superior performance with a 1920x1080P panel resolution, support for 3G-SDI video input with loop-through output, and two HDMI inputs. It also features individual adjustments of brightness, contrast, color saturation, and LED backlight level for each monitor.

The Datavideo ITC-100 Intercom System provides 8-way talkback and tally indicators, enabling effective communication between the director, cameraman, lighting, and control room. The AD-100M Audio Delay Box with Microphone Input synchronizes audio/Mic to video, and the PD-2A Power Center combines up to 10 mains power supplies into a single convenient power connection.

In summary, the MS-2850A Mobile Studio is a comprehensive solution for mobile video production, offering a blend of versatility, high-quality output, and user-friendly operation.

Datavideo MS-2850A Features

  • Comprehensive HD/SD mobile video studio for outdoor events, conferences, and educational settings
  • All-in-one system featuring an 8-channel video switcher, upgradable to 12 channels for flexible live production
  • Integrated with intercom, recorder, monitor, & power supply for seamless video & audio blending
  • Compact and portable rack unit suitable for outdoor live production and other applications
  • SE-2850 HD/SD 8-Channel Digital Video Switcher supports varying combinations of HD/SD SDI and HDMI inputs
  • HDR-70 HD/SD Digital Video Recorder offers high-definition recording with features like accidental power-off protection and time-lapse recording

Key Features

  • Create dynamic live productions with seamless video switching between multiple sources.
  • Enjoy high video quality with support for HD and SD formats for versatile compatibility.
  • Simplify your workflow with an intuitive interface for easy setup and real-time streaming.
  • Ensure reliable connectivity with multiple SDI and HDMI inputs for professional broadcasts.
  • Enhance audio with balanced XLR inputs/outputs & embedded audio support for pristine sound.
  • Mobile studio includes intercom, monitor, recorder, & more for complete live production.

What's in the box:

  • Datavideo SE-2850 Digital Video Switcher
  • HDR-70 DVR
  • TLM-170LM 17.3 " LCD Monitor
  • ITC-100 Intercom System with 4x ITC-100SL Belt Pack
  • AD-100M Audio Delay Box with Microphone Input
  • PD-2A Power Center
  • 4x ITC-100SL Bag
  • 4x TD-3 LED Tally Light
  • 4x Headphone
  • Goose Neck Mic
  • Goose Neck LED Light
  • 4x XLR Cable + CON 20m
  • 4x 1.2m GPI Stereo Cable
  • AC Power Cord
  • Y Type USB Cable
  • 5x 120mm Cable Tie
  • 10x 200mm Cable Tie
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