Sony SRMASTER A/V Recording and Storage System

Are you in search of a high-speed, next-generation storage system designed for a myriad of applications in live broadcasting and post-production The Sony SR-R1000 SRMASTER A/V Recording and Storage System is your ultimate solution. This system is equipped to handle multi-camera ISO recording, instant replay clip feeding, high-speed multi-ingest, cache storage, and much more, all thanks to the exceptional bandwidth of the SRMemory platform.

The SR-R1000 is a versatile unit that can manage 2D, 3D, 1080p, and 4K formats, providing unparalleled professional creativity. It's a high-speed, high-capacity removable storage system that uses the SRMemory card as its recording medium. These cards are industry-unique, boasting a read/write speed of up to 5 Gbps and offering a storage capacity of up to 1 TB in an exceptionally compact, lightweight form.

The SRMemory cards are ideal for applications such as 3D production and high frame rate 4K digital cinematography, thanks to Sony's proprietary memory control algorithm. A single SRMemory card can simultaneously record up to three 3D camera rigs and stunt replay from any one of them.

The SR-R1000 employs the MPEG-4 SStP (Simple Studio Profile) image compression scheme, used by the HDCAM SR VTR product range. This intra-frame/field visually lossless compression algorithm records 10-bit or 12-bit RGB or 10-bit 4:2:2 image files, which can be edited natively by many leading nonlinear editing platforms.

SRMASTER products support 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M) for a real-time image/audio/data interface. They support full-bandwidth RGB, 4:2:2/1080/60p, and stereoscopic 3D recording, with certain products additionally supporting real-time 4K (4096 x 2160) and QFHD (3840/2160) recording/playback.

The SR-R1000 offers outstanding picture quality by incorporating Sony's industry-standard HDCAM-SR codec, the MPEG-4 Simple Studio Profile (SStP). It supports a variety of operating levels from SR-Lite (220 Mbps) and SR-SQ (440 Mbps), up to SR-HQ (880 Mbps). Both 4:2:2 (10-bit) and RGB 4:4:4 (10-bit and 12-bit) recording are supported. DPX recording is also supported for applications that require uncompressed recording.

The SR-R1000 comes standard in a 1-Out configuration and can be expanded to handle up to four channels in flexible configurations. Each A/V channel of the SR-R1000 is designed to handle up to dual-stream video, which allows users to record and playback one pair of 3D stereoscopic signals or key/fill signals with one A/V channel. All four A/V channels can be operated simultaneously, increasing productivity during live operation and post-production.

The SR-R1000 brings a new 3D production level to live operation and post-production. Each A/V channel of the SR-R1000 comes equipped with a dual-link 3G-SDI interface, making 3D stereoscopic production easier and more affordable. The SR-R1000 can handle up to four channels of 1080p 3D signals, or RGB 4:4:4 3D signals.

The SR-R1000 supports the following formats: 1280x720/4:2:2, 1920x1080/4:2:2, 1920x1080/4:4:4, 2048x1080/4:4:4 and 2048x1556/4:4:4. Super Slow Motion (180i) will be supported with a future option. 4K Recording & Playback is also supported.

The SR-R1000 has four slots for removable SR Memory cards, providing up to 4 TB of storage capacity. It also has a network file transfer capability over two Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports FTP-protocol file transfer in the MXF (MPEG4 SStP) format.

The SR-R1000 can be fully controlled by switcher and slow-motion controllers, separately for each A/V channel. The system is compatible with the most popular control protocols such as Sony's VTR/Disc protocol and VDCP. When working in a live operation or post-production environment with MVS switchers, the SR-R1000 can be used as a 2D/3D clip feeder, synchronized key/fill source, graphics feeder, or temporary buffer for compositing. The SR-R1000 also offers flawless integration with third-party tools and the most popular craft editors, including Avid Media Composer and Apple Final Cut Pro.