Sony AWS-G500 Anycast Station SD Live Content Producer.

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Used Sony AWS-G500 Anycast Station SD Live Content Producer.

SKU: US1400915 MFR: AWSG500
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Sony AWS-G500 Anycast Station SD Live Content Producer. Specifications

  • Video input Composite

    BNC Type x 4
    Video: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Sync negative

  • Video input S-Video

    DIN Type x 4
    Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Sync negative
    C: 0.286 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ohm (NTSC)
    C: 0.3 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ohm (PAL)

  • Video input RGB

    D-Sub Shrink 15pin Type x2 (Female)

  • Video output Composite

    BNC Type x1
    Video: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Sync negative

  • Video output S-Video

    DIN Type x 1
    Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Sync negative
    C: 0.286 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ohm (NTSC)
    C: 0.3 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ohm (PAL)

  • Video output RGB

    D-Sub Shrink 15pin Type x2 (Female)

  • Video output REF Out

    BNC Type x 2
    Sync: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Sync negative (NTSC)
    Sync: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Sync negative (PAL)
    C: 0.286 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ohm (NTSC)
    C: 0.3 Vp-p at burst, 75 Ohm (PAL)

  • DV In/Out

    IEEE 1394 6pinx4
    IEC 61883-2 equiv.

  • Quantization and Sampling Frequency

    (SD Video) 8 bit
    Y: 13.5MHz
    R-Y/B-Y: 6.75MHz

  • Frequency Response

    NTSC: 0 to 4.2MHz +1dB - 3dB
    PAL: 0 to 4.8MHz +1dB - 3dB

  • S/N Ratio

    50 dB or more (Composite Y)

  • Y/C Delay

    Less than 50ns

  • REF OUT Frequency Accuracy

    Within 50 ppm

  • RGB Preset Signals

    XGA 60Hz (VESA DMT1024x768 60Hz)
    XGA 75Hz (VESA DMT1024x768 75Hz)
    WXGA 60 Hz (VESA DMT1280x768 60Hz)
    SXGA 60Hz (VESA DMT1280x1024 60Hz)
    SXGA 75Hz (VESA DMT1280x1024 75Hz) Input Only

  • i.LINK

    IEEE 1394 S400 6pin Type x 2
    HDD IF: SBP2

  • HDD Recording / Playback Codec

    DV

  • Recording Format

    AVI (DV-AVI)

  • Recording Source

    Video: SD Video Inputs / PGM
    Audio: Inputs(Stereo) / PGM Audio(Stereo)

  • Audio Analog Inputs 1-2

    XLR/TRS Combo Type x 2
    Ref. Level: +4 dBu, -20 dBu, -44 dBu / Mic. Power: +48 V

  • Audio Analog Inputs 3-6

    TRS Type (Balanced) x 4
    Ref. Level: +4 dBu, -20 dBu, -44 dBu

  • Analog Inputs 7-8

    Pin x 2, Ref. Level: -10 dBu

  • Audio PGM Out

    TRS Type x 2, Ref.: +4 dBu, Impedance: 150 Ohm

  • Audio MIX Out

    Pin Type x 2, Ref.: -10 dBu, Impedance: 470 Ohm

  • Audio AUX Out

    TRS Type x 2, Ref.: +4 dBu, Impedance: 150 Ohm

  • Audio MONITOR Out

    TRS Type x 2, Ref.: +4 dBu, Impedance: 150 Ohm

  • Headphones

    1/4" Stereo Phone Jack Type x 1
    70mW x 2, Impedance: 47 Ohm

  • Intercom

    D-Sub 9-pin Type (Female) / Original Parallel I/O

  • Sampling Frequency

    48kHz x128 over sampling (A/D)48kHz/32kHz(DV IN)

  • Quantization

    24 bit (A/D, D/A), 32/40bit (DSP)

  • Frequency Response (MIC/LINE)

    20Hz to 20kHz +0.5dB to - 2dB

  • THD (LINE -10dBu 1kHz)

    0.1% or less

  • Dynamic Range

    90 dB or more

  • Network

    RJ-45 Type x 1, 10 base-T/100 base-TX

  • USB

    USB A Type x 2, USB equiv.

  • RGB (GUI)

    D-Sub Shrink 15 pin (Female), 1280 x 800 60 Hz

  • Remote

    D-Sub 9 pin (Male), RS-232C

  • Factory use

    D-Sub 15 pin (Male), Original Parallel I/O

  • Memory stick

    Memory Stick Slot

  • Visca out

    DIN 8pin Type x 1 / Sony VISCA camera commands are supported.

  • LCD

    15.4" (viewable area, measured diagonally)
    High Brightness LCD, 1280 x 800 60 Hz

  • Speaker

    Built-In Speaker x 2 Size: 20x40(mm)

  • Codec

    Real Video 9, Real Audio 8

  • Streaming Server

    Helix DNA Server

  • Protocol

    rtsp (Streaming), UDP, TCP, HTTP (Transport)

  • Audio Sampling Frequency

    44.1kHz

  • Resolution

    AWS-G500:160x120, 240x180, 320x240
    AWS-G500HD:212x120, 320x180, 428x240

  • Bit Rate (Video+Audio)

    Compression Scheme: Variable Bit Rate
    Preference: Average (Max. Bit Rate) 34kbps (56kbps) / 50kbps (64kbps) / 150kbps (180kbps) /
    225kbps (256kbps) / 350kbps (700kbps) / 450kbps (900kbps) / 700kbps (1400kbps)

  • Frame Rate

    15fps (Typical)

  • Distribution Delay

    10 seconds or more (inc. player's minimum buffering delay)

  • Client Number

    34, 50, 150kbps: Up to 20 / 225, 350kbps: Up to 10 / 450, 700kbps: Up to 5

  • Power Requirements

    AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz

  • Operating Voltage

    AC 90-260 V, 47/63 Hz

  • Power Consumption

    160 W

  • Operating Temperature

    42 to 104 °F (5 to 40 °C)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    16-3/4 x 4-1/2 x 14 inches (424 x 114 x 354 mm)

  • Weight

    Approximately 17 lbs 10 oz (8.0 kg)

  • Warranty

    Sony 1 year parts & 90 day labor warranty

About Sony AWS-G500 Anycast Station SD Live Content Producer.

The Sony AWSG500 is a powerful content creation tool for live event programming. Comprises a high-quality video switcher, an audio mixer, a large LCD display and a streaming encoder and server. The AWS-G500 provides a comprehensive set of AV and IT inputs, both Standard and High Definition, which include analog composite, S-video, SDI (optional), HD Analog Component (optional) including 1080i and 720p, DV input and balanced audio as well as computer RGB inputs. The unique processing of the Anycast Station system allows live switching between these video and computer sources without the use of external line converters or degradation in picture quality.

The unit is delivered in a standard configuration which includes two (2) BKAW-570 SD Video Interface module and one (1) BKAW-550 PC RGB Video Interface module. These modules, as well as the BKAW-580 Serial Digital Interface Module and the BKAW-560 HD Analog Component Interface Module, are also available separately as optional accessories, allowing the user to reconfigue the unit to suit their particular application.

Sony AWS-G500 Anycast Station SD Live Content Producer. Features

  • Powerful live event content creation tool
  • Combines decades of Sony AV expertise with industry leading cutting edge IT technology
  • Multi-format capability - both Standard Definition and High Definition inputs and output
  • Comprised of a high-quality video switcher, an audio mixer, a large LCD display and a streaming encoder and server - all packed into an attache case size chassis weighing only about 15 lbs
  • The video switcher provides 4:2:2 8-bit processing, 6 primary inputs plus one still picture source, 1 ME with 1 keyer (selectable between Linear Key/Luminance Key/Chrominance Key) and 1 DSK with 1 fixed station logo)
  • The audio mixer provides 48 kHz/24-bit processing, 6 stereo channel input mixing, 6 channel faders and 1 master fader
  • Uses high-resolution (1280 x 1024 pixel) internal processing for seamless switching between video and PC sources
  • Offers versatile input/output choices (Input: Composite, S-Video, DV and RGB/ Output: Composite, S-Video, RGB)
  • Incorporates VISCA control functions for compatible Sony Pan/TIlt/Zoom cameras
  • Has a large LCD screen for PGM and PVW monitoring, plus 7 windows for input source and one internal still picture source monitoring
  • Offers built-in streaming encoder and streaming server function (optional feature)
  • Easy operation with one integrated control panel and the multi-window LCD
  • All-in-one design: The Anycast Station comes equipped with a video switcher, audio mixer, an LCD display and camera control functions, all packed into a compact attache case design
  • Flexible video input configurations: These are provided as interface modules installed in the slots of its rear panel: Primary inputs 1 to 4: Analog composite, S-Video, DV Primary inputs 5 to 6: RGB (VGA, XGA, SXGA)
  • Multi-camera ISO recording for use as a nonlinear editing source: During a live event, each signal source supplied to the Anycast Station's primary inputs can be recorded to external hard disk drive

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