K2 Summit Production Client

K2 Multi-format Media Client with up to 4 HD/SD Bi-Directional Channels

The K2 Summit™ Production Client is optimized for a broad range of production and broadcast applications. K2 Summit is the only server that supports end-to-end SD/HD workflows in DVCPRO, MPEG-2, and AVC-Intra formats.

As an expansion of our award-winning server line, our K2 Summit high-definition (HD) production client features an HD super slow-motion capability; bi-directional operation; and, at only 2 RU, space efficiency. It also has unique features, such as extremely fast record-to-playout performance, that make it ideal for sports, news, live, and live-to-tape applications. K2 Summit is the only server that supports end-to-end SD/HD workflows in DVCPRO, MPEG-2, and AVC-Intra formats.

Flexible Configurations—K2 Summits are available in 2 or 4 channel models with internal or external RAID protected storage or connected to a large SAN system with up to 150 channels or more. Systems can easily be expanded with more storage, more channels or more bandwidth and compression formats can easily be added or changed within each client.

Multiple Format Capabilities—The K2 Summit is the only video server that provides agile codecs enabling playback of SD or HD content seamlessly on the same timeline with any supported format (DV/DVCPRO, MPEG-2, or AVC-Intra). It automatically up-, down-, or cross-converts a clip to the desired output resolution providing full support for all SD and HD formats.

Built-in Mix-Effects—For generating quick highlight packages or simple playlists, often all that is required is simple dissolves between two clips. Each channel in the K2 Summit has this capability built-in (most servers require two channels to do a mix effect). An integrated mixer dissolves between two clips or to a matte color.

Built-in Multiviewer and Monitor—To easily monitor each channel without extra equipment or desk space, the built-in Multiviewer displays all 4 channels on a standard VGA monitor with transport controls for recording, playback jog/shuttle, or stopping along with audio meters, clip name and other important data. Each channel has an on-air SDI output and an SDI monitoring output with timecode burn-in.

ChannelFlex™ Compatible—ChannelFlex doubles K2 Summit's capability from four bi-directional channels to application-specific configurations equivalent to eight channels:

Record up to 8 camera feeds
Record up to two 2X/3X super slo-mo cameras
Record up to four 3D cameras or video+key pairs
Play up to four 3D files or video+key pairs

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Product Highlights

Key Features

Two- or four-channel configurations:
- SD: DV, IMX, and MPEG-2 I-Frame & Long GOP
Play different formats back-to-back:
- SD and HD clips
- 720p/1080i
- DV/MPEG/AVC-Intra
Instant replay capability
ChannelFlex compatible with AppCenter Elite:
- Multicam mode
- Super Slo-Mo mode
- 3D mode
- Video + Key mode

HD/SD-SDI monitor output with timecode burn-in and custom text overlays
Multiviewer monitor mode with custom text overlays
Quad split multiviewer with audio level meters, clip name, timecode burn-in, count down, and transport controls
Built-in mix effects on each channel:
- Video dissolves and audio cross fades supported via APIs and AppCenterPro playlist
iSCSI or Fibre Channel connection to K2-SAN shared storage
Fast boot times with embedded OS on CompactFlash
Up to 8 internal hard disk drives or solid state drives (SSD)
Import/export all formats as MXF OP1a, SMPTE 360M (GXF), or QuickTime
File system enables edit-in-place of QuickTime files

Specifications

Specification

K2-XDP

K2-XDP-xxx-AVC

K2-XDP-xxx-MPG

Channels

2 or 4 independent bi-directional channels:

Record DV
Play DV and MPEG-2
Any channel can be any format

2 or 4 independent bi-directional channels:

Record DV and AVC-Intra
Play DV, AVC-Intra and MPEG-2
Any channel can be any format

2 or 4 independent bi-directional channels:

Record DV and MPEG-2
Play DV and MPEG-2
Any channel can be any format

Formats

SD:

DV, DVCAM, DV25, DV50
MPEG-2@ML 4:2:0, I-Frame & Long GOP, 2-15 Mb/s
MPEG-2@ML 4:2:2, I-Frame & Long GOP, 4-50 Mb/s
D10/IMX30/40/50

HD:

MPEG-2@HL 4:2:0, I-Frame & Long GOP, 12-80 Mb/s
MPEG-2@HL 4:2:2, I-Frame & Long GOP, 20-100 Mb/s
XDCAM HD (18, 25, 35 Mb/s)
XDCAM HD 4:2:2 (50 Mb/s)
HDV playout
XDCAM EX

SD:

DV, DVCAM, DV25, DV50
MPEG-2@ML 4:2:0, I-Frame & Long GOP, 2-15 Mb/s
MPEG-2@ML 4:2:2, I-Frame & Long GOP, 4-50 Mb/s
D10/IMX30/40/50

HD:

MPEG-2@HL 4:2:0, I-Frame & Long GOP, 12-80 Mb/s
MPEG-2@HL 4:2:2, I-Frame & Long GOP, 20-100 Mb/s
XDCAM HD (18, 25, 35 Mb/s)
XDCAM HD 4:2:2 (50 Mb/s)
HDV playout
XDCAM EX
AVC-Intra 50/100

SD:

DV, DVCAM, DV25, DV50
MPEG-2@ML 4:2:0, I-Frame & Long GOP, 2-15 Mb/s
MPEG-2@ML 4:2:2, I-Frame & Long GOP, 4-50 Mb/s
D10/IMX30/40/50

HD:

MPEG-2@HL 4:2:0, I-Frame & Long GOP, 12-80 Mb/s 720p
20-80 Mb/s 1080i
MPEG-2@HL 4:2:2, I-Frame & Long GOP, 20-100 Mb/s
XDCAM HD (18, 25, 35 Mb/s)
XDCAM HD 4:2:2 (50 Mb/s)
HDV playout
XDCAM EX

Description

2 or 4 SD/HD channels
All channels are bi-directional

Video Channels

2 or 4 bi-directional HD/SD-SDI record/play channels
BNC, 75Ω
SD SDI: SMPTE 259M, ITU-R601, 525/625 line component, 10-bit
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M, 10-bit

Multicam (up to 4 channels)
Super slo-mo (1 or 2 channels)
3D (up to 4 channels)
Video+key (up to 4 channels)

SDI monitor out with timecode burn-in
VGA multiviewer (AppCenterPro)
Definable text overlay for above displays including channel name, clip name, transport status, play speed, audio meters, and other status (AppCenterPro)

Video Playback Output

Any supported format can be played seamlessly back-to-back
Output can be delayed at pixel resolution within a range of one frame
Freeze mode – frame or field
Off-speed play – line interpolation provides jitter free slow-motion playback in both directions

Video Mix Effects (w/AppCenterPro)

Dissolves between two video tracks on same channel
Fade up/down to matte color (default is black)
Max duration per transition –user selectable

Up/Down/Crossconversion and Aspect Ratio

525⇔1080i, 525⇔720p, 625⇔1080i, 625⇔720p
720p⇔1080i crossconversion
AFD support for 4:3-16:9 aspect ratio conversion with format specified on a channel basis with clip by clip override capability
Bar, half-bar, crop and stretch options configurable via UI, AMP protocol or K2.net (native protocol)

E-to-E Mode

Less than one frame delay
No re-timing applied

Audio

Record or play up to 16 tracks per channel
32 audio tracks per clip stored on disk

Embedded Audio Tracks (per video channel)
16 tracks embedded

Discrete AES/EBU Audio Tracks (per video channel)
8 input and 8 output tracks (4 AES pairs) audio
DB25 pin connector (optional) – Yamaha AES D-sub pinout (CD8AES & MY8AE)

Audio Specifications

Input: 48 kHz, 16-, or 24-bit digital audio PCM
Sample rate conversion on inputs (32 kHz to 96 kHz) to 48 kHz
Output: 48 kHz clock derived from video reference, 16- or 24-bit
Compliant with SD-SMPTE 259M, HD-SMPTE 292M
Compressed audio types: AC-3 and Dolby E pass-through
Audio delay adjustable ±200 ms relative to output video

Audio Special Features

Scrub audio support (±2X)
Audio click elimination
Agile playback of clips with different supported audio formats
Audio tagging and audio mapping (with K2 AppCenterPro)
Audio mix effects (PCM only):
- Cross fade between tracks
- Fade up/down

Power Requirements
Dual redundant 500W maximum, 300W typical
Auto-sensing, hot-swap
100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz

Dimensions

Height: 9 cm (3.5 in.) — 2 RU
Width: 44.5 cm (17.5 in.)
Depth: 61.6 cm (24.3 in.)
Weight: 24 kg (52.9 lbs.) maximum

Environmental Characteristics

Operating temperature: 10° to +40°C (50° to 104°F)
Non-operating temperature:-40° to +60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Operating relative humidity: 20% to 80% from -5° to +45°C (23° to 113°F)
Non-operating relative humidity: 10% to 80% from -30° to +60°C (-22° to 140°F)

Redundancy

Redundant power supplies (hot-swap)
Redundant cooling

GPI
12 in, 12 out – 25-pin D connector (DB25)

Reference Genlock

NTSC/PAL black composite analog
Two BNC, 75Ω passive loop through
Burst frequency lock: PAL, +10 Hz at subcarrier NTSC, +20 Hz at subcarrier

Timecode

LTC SMPTE 12M one per channel
One mini-XLR per input and one mini-XLR with input and output
1 kΩ input, 50Ω output impedance
One VITC reader/writer per video:
Lines 10-21 on 525 configurations, lines 6-23 on 625 configurations
Ancillary timecode

Control
Interconnects:

Four RS-422 serial ports
100/1000Base-T Ethernet port

Protocols:

BVW (RS-422) (w/o insert edit)
Odetics (RS-422)
VDCP (RS-422)
AMP (RS-422 and Ethernet)
K2.net native API

Media Exchange
MXF Op1a, GXF (SMPTE 360M), AVI, and QuickTime

Ports

Four 100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports
One USB 2.0 front, two USB 2.0 rear
One RS-422 serial port per channel
15-pin SVGA
USB keyboard
USB mouse

Remote Monitoring
Grass Valley™ NetCentral SNMP-based remote facility-monitoring software

Certifications
UL 60950, FCC Class A, EMC Class A, CE, C-Tick, CSA 60950, IEC 950, EN 60950

K2 Summit Production Clients With Internal Storage (in hours*)
Format Data Drives	Drive Type	DVCPRO 25	DVCPRO 50 AVC-INTRA 50	DVCPRO HD AVC-INTRA 100	XDCAM HD 25	XDCAM HD 50	MPEG 100
600 GB RAID-1 (4/4)	HDD	145	78	41	172	92	47
600 GB RAID-0 (8/0)	HDD	290	156	82	346	184	94
450 GB RAID-1 (4/4)	HDD	110	59	31	132	70	36
450 GB RAID-0 (8/0)	HDD	220	118	62	264	140	72
200 GB RAID-0 (2/0)	SSD	2	13	7	23	15	20
200 GB RAID-0 (4/0)	SSD	53	27	13	64	29	15
200 GB RAID-1 (4/4)	SSD	53	27	13	64	29	15
200 GB RAID-0 (8/0)	SSD	107	53	27	128	59	31
RAID 1 = 4 data drives and 4 parity drives. RAID 0 = 8 data drives * Time for video with four 16-bit audio channels, no ancillary data. Times are estimated and can vary up to ±10%.