Avid MediaStream

Mission-critical HD/SD play-to-air server.

Overview

Unmatched scalability, reliability, and native SD and HD storage and playout

MediaStream 8000 is the broadcast industry's gold standard for mission-critical broadcast HD/SD play-to-air applications. With legendary reliability and the most forward-looking architecture in its class, MediaStream 8000 is a highly scalable server solution, capable of efficiently delivering a few channels using dedicated storage, or up to 100 simultaneous channels using shared network storage. Only MediaStream comes standard with both native HD and native SD storage and playout capabilities, as well as built-in up and down conversion. Already widely used by today's HD broadcasters, MediaStream 8000 ensures that SD broadcasters are ready for their transition to HD delivery--without hardware upgrades, and without purchasing expensive, new hardware on outdated platforms.



Key Benefits

  • The industry's gold standard for reliability: Rock-solid reliability, proven 24/7/365 operation, and No Single Point of Failure are why MediaStream servers are trusted by broadcasters worldwide to deliver unmatched video quality and workflow efficiency.
  • Built-in native HD/SD: Only MediaStream systems come standard with both native HD and native SD storage and playout capabilities, as well as built-in up and down conversion. When current SD broadcasters are ready to transition to HD delivery, there is no need to purchase expensive new hardware systems.
  • Scalable, flexible: MediaStream servers can be configured from just a few channels using a standalone server to up to 100 simultaneous channels using storage area network technology. And all chassis-level components are the same, so an investment in a small server configuration can be upgraded easily to a larger server configuration. Designed-in scalability makes configuration easy, allowing MediaStream to meet the unique needs and budgets of any broadcaster.
  • Open: Avid MediaStream servers support interoperation with an impressive and growing roster of third-party broadcast solutions, ensuring seamless interoperation with any station, network, cable, and satellite play-to-air facility.

Note: Product specifications are subject to change without notice.