Overview

Sundance Digital FastBreak Automation NXT

Sundance Digital FastBreak NXT Automation is a comprehensive solution for managing information and controlling content in the broadcast master control room. FastBreak NXT Automation integrates comprehensive database management with frame-accurate control of video servers, tape transports, switchers, routers, and other common peripherals for complete mastery of the broadcast transmission process. Since its release in 1999, FastBreak Automation has gained wide acceptance as the control software of choice of many commercial broadcast groups, and numerous Public Television stations.



FastBreak NXT builds upon this experience and combines some of the technology from the company's large scale Titan product. Built specifically for the 1-4 channel operation, FastBreak NXT is the perfect solution for call letter broadcasters, cable networks and PBS affiliates.

The typical configuration consists of one or more Air Stations for the on-air lists, a Media Prep Station for traffic log processing and content ingest, and a SIDON device server to control peripherals. For larger systems, add a fault-tolerant SQL Data Server to protect the integrity of critical files and databases, plus a redundant ListSync Air Station with automatic fail-over to mirror the primary playlists.

FastBreak NXT Automation comes standard with SIDON Device Control - which stands for Sundance Integrated Device Operations Network, our powerful, expandable TCP/IP-based machine control architecture. SIDON frame-accurately controls most broadcast hardware. Drivers are continually added to our pool of "Sundance Certified" devices, and users in good standing have unlimited access to the full library at no added cost.

Each FastBreak NXT Automation system includes a custom-written Traffic Interface. Software is pre-installed on rack mountable (4RU) enterprise-grade Pentium-based Windows workstations with dual, hot-swappable power supplies and mirrored hard drives for greater reliability. FastBreak NXT is expandable and upgradeable with additional playlists and functionality options, such as Intelli-Sat, News Recorder or Digital Delivery Management System.

Note: Product specifications are subject to change without notice.