Softron MovieRecorder 4 Multichannel Edit-While-Ingest Mac Software, Dongle, 4-Pack

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Key Features

  • Record multiple channels simultaneously with Softron MovieRecorder 4 software.
  • Enjoy versatile compatibility with AJA, Blackmagic-Design, and NDI video sources.
  • Use advanced codecs like ProRes, H.264, and more for high video quality recordings.
  • Edit-while-ingest feature enhances workflow with MXF, Classic, and Segmented destinations.
  • Remotely control MovieRecorder using REST API for seamless integration.
  • Schedule recordings weekly or on specific dates for automated content capture.
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Softron MovieRecorder 4 Specifications

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Package Quantity

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  • Package Quantity

    4 Pack

Functions

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  • Devices from AJA and Blackmagic-Design

    Yes

  • M/Family (M/80, M/62, M44)

    Yes

  • NDI sources

    Yes

  • Direct Link Sources

    Yes (from one of Softron's playout application)

  • Remotely Control other MovieRecorders

    Yes

  • Record Multiple channels at once

    Yes (Depend on the format, codec and the computer. Up to 12 channels on one Mac)

  • Max Resolution

    Up to 4K (Depend on the video device used)

  • Pixel Formats

    8bit, 10bit or ARGB (Depend on the video device used)

  • External Audio Sources

    Yes (instead of using the audio from the video device, use another audio available for the macOS)

  • Audio Mapping (done in the AV Presets)

    Yes

  • Timecode Sources

    Video device timecode (LTC, RP188,...) or application timecode (Mac Clock, Audio LTC, Timecode Systems)

  • Record to multiple Destinations

    Yes, with different codecs using easy presets

  • MXF Support

    Yes

  • Advanced codecs support

    Yes

  • Add effects & overlays recorded video

    Yes

  • Closed Captioning Record

    Yes only with 8bit sources (CEA-708 to a QuickTime CC track)

  • Looped recording

    Yes (record permanently in the same file and go back to the beginning when it reaches the end of the file. Ideal for TimeShifting playout for example)

  • Custom naming

    Yes (to automatically name your files with tokens)

  • Metadata

    Yes, (embedded in the QuickTime file or as a sidecar file)

  • Frame-accurate split recordings to chunk

    Yes (support for 24/7 recording with no frames lost)

  • Support edit-while-ingest

    YES with MXF, Classic or Segmented destinations (compatibility depend on the editing software)

  • Fully configurable user interface

    Yes

  • Save and restore configurations

    Yes (save the layout, source names, scheduled recordings,etc... and restore them at a later time)

  • Remotely Controllable using a REST API

    Yes

  • Remote Source Slave mode

    Yes

  • Control with GPI triggers

    Yes (Requires GPICommander)

  • Send GPI triggers

    Yes (Requires GPICommander)

  • Scheduled Recording

    Yes (repeated weekly, or specific date)

  • VTR Control and batch capture

    Yes Only record from tape, no record to tape available (using RS422 port on a device or our SerialCommander)

  • Multiple Destinations

    Yes

  • Supported Codecs

    ProRes, H.264, Uncompressed, AVC-Intra, DV/DVCPRO, DNxHD, IMX, JPEG2000, XDCAM, XAVC

  • MXF

    Yes

  • Closed Captioning

    Yes

  • External audio sources

    Yes

  • Effects and Overlays

    Yes

System requirements

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  • Compatible macOS

    Version 3.0 and 3.1: Mac OS X 10.8.5 or later
    Version 3.2 and later: Mac OS X 10.9.5 or later
    Version 3.5 and later: Mac OS X 10.10.5 or later
    Version 3.6 and later: Mac OS X 10.11.6 or later
    Version 4.0 and later: Mac OS X 10.11.6 or later
    Warning: With macOS 10.13 or later, and you are using a dongle, you will have to use MovieRecorder 3.6 or later

  • Recommended macOS

    macOS 10.11.6 or later

  • Recommended RAM

    4GB for the first channel. Then add 2GB per additional channel.

  • Supported Graphics Cards

    All are supported, no specific requirement.

  • Supported Sources

    AJA, Blackmagic-Design, M/80, M/62, M/44, NDI

  • Hardware acceleration to encode in H.264

    With all Mac computers with i5 or i7 processors, running macOS 10.9.5 or later. Note that hardware acceleration is available only for one channel

  • Hardware acceleration

    With all Mac computers with 6th generation of intel processors (2016 and later), running macOS 10.13 or later. Note that hardware acceleration is available only for one channel (to encode in H.265 / HEVC)

  • Compatible Storage

    Most storage that can sustain the required constant write speed (depending on the number of streams, the codec and format). For network attached storage (NAS), make sure to enable Macro blocks, and disable cache flushing. If you need to run tests, make sure to do long term tests.

  • Requires Monitor Connected

    Yes. Even if MovieRecorder should behave fine in most cases, it is recommended to keep a monitor connected at all times for best performances. Or you should make the macOS think that there is a monitor connected. Beware of some KVM switches that can cause interrupts in the signal. (Open GL Active)

  • Number of license required

    One complete license required per channel (source)

Codecs & Formats

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  • Apple ProRes 422 Family

    Yes
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented, Classic)

  • Apple ProRes 4444

    Yes
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented, Classic)

  • AVC-Intra (50 & 100)

    Yes
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented, Classic), MXF OP1a

  • Avid DNxHD

    Yes
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented, Classic), MXF OpAtom

  • DV/DVCPRO

    Yes
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented, Classic), MXF OP1a

  • DVCPro HD

    Yes
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented, Classic), MXF OP1a

  • H.264

    Yes (but no Resize with 10bit sources)
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented)

  • H.265 (HEVC)

    Yes Only with MovieRecorder 4, macOS 10.13 or later, and a computer with the 6th generation intel processor or later
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented)

  • HDV

    Yes
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented), MXF OP1a

  • JPEG 2000

    Yes
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented), MXF OP1a

  • MPEG IMX (30/40/50)

    Yes
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented, Classic), MXF OP1a

  • Uncompressed

    Yes
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented, Classic)

  • XAVC

    Yes Only in MXF. Very CPU intensive, Mac Pro required. 4K not supported yet.
    Type of destinations: MXF OP1a

  • XDCAM

    Yes
    Type of destinations: QuickTime (None, Segmented), MXF OP1a

  • MXF OP-Atom

    Yes Only with DNxHD

  • MXF OP1a

    Yes With DV, DVCPRO, IMX, AVC-Intra, DVCPRO HD, JPEG2000, XAVC, XDCAM, HDV.

  • .mp4 .m4v

    Yes Only with H.264.

  • QuickTime (.mov) - None or Segmented

    Yes All codecs, except XAVC.

  • QuickTime (.mov) - Classic

    Yes With Apple ProRes, DV, DVCPRO, IMX, AVC-Intra, DVCPRO HD.

  • Transport Stream

    No

  • AAC

    Yes

  • Apple Lossless

    Yes

  • Linear PCM

    Yes

About Softron MovieRecorder 4

Discover the innovative capabilities of the MovieRecorder 4 Multichannel Edit-While-Ingest Mac Software, a professional-grade tool designed to revolutionize your video and audio production workflow. This high-quality software, now in its fourth iteration, offers an array of features that enhance flexibility and efficiency in multichannel editing and recording.

The MovieRecorder 4 boasts a fully configurable user interface, designed to provide a clear, user-friendly experience. The interface's sleek, modern design is complemented by customizable viewer sizes, allowing you to tailor the layout to your specific needs. Preconfigured layouts are available, or you can create your own for a truly personalized experience.

This multifunctional software supports NDI sources, a low-latency, video-over-IP protocol developed by NewTek. With NDI, you can transmit HD and 4K video over a simple Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for additional routers or SDI cables. This feature opens up a new world of video production possibilities, making the MovieRecorder 4 a versatile choice for a variety of projects.

In addition to NDI, the software also supports external audio sources, including MADI, offering flexibility in audio configuration. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who wish to record audio from an audio mixer without the need for expensive SDI embedders.

The MovieRecorder 4 also offers effects and overlays, allowing you to crop, deinterlace, rotate, and resize your video before encoding. You can overlay text, the current timecode, or even an image on your recording, with the option to record one signal with overlays and another as a clean recording.

The software also supports HEVC (H.265), an efficient codec that compresses files to 40% of the size of an H.264 compression without losing quality. This feature is particularly useful for 4K video production.

Finally, the MovieRecorder 4 offers a "save and restore" feature, allowing you to save multiple configurations and restore them in seconds. This feature streamlines your workflow, making it easier to switch between different projects and setups.

In summary, the MovieRecorder 4 Multichannel Edit-While-Ingest Mac Software is a professional, innovative, and high-quality tool that offers a flexible, efficient solution for multichannel video and audio editing and recording.

Softron MovieRecorder 4 Features

  • Professional multichannel edit-while-ingest software for Mac with customizable UI
  • NDI source compatibility for seamless video-over-IP integration
  • External audio source support, including MADI, for flexible audio configurations
  • Advanced effects and overlays for video customization and branding
  • HEVC (H.265) support for efficient 4K video compression
  • Save and restore configurations for quick setup changes between projects

Key Features

  • Record multiple channels simultaneously with Softron MovieRecorder 4 software.
  • Enjoy versatile compatibility with AJA, Blackmagic-Design, and NDI video sources.
  • Use advanced codecs like ProRes, H.264, and more for high video quality recordings.
  • Edit-while-ingest feature enhances workflow with MXF, Classic, and Segmented destinations.
  • Remotely control MovieRecorder using REST API for seamless integration.
  • Schedule recordings weekly or on specific dates for automated content capture.