Think what you can do—

with Two Inputs, Four Outputs, and Seven Hundred Hours of Program Storage…

360 Systems’ new MAXX 2400 delivers more server channels, massive storage, and expanded features—at a price that makes economic sense for every Broadcast and
Pro A/V market.

MAXX 2400 FEATURES

·         Double fault-tolerant RAID-6 protection of stored program material

·         Over 700 hours of program storage at 12 Mb/sec

·         Two input channels with frame sync (bi-directional)

·         Four outputs: two dedicated, two bi-directional

·         SDI & Composite video on inputs and outputs

·         Redundant power and cooling

·         Includes DV, TARGA graphics, File Trimming, Advanced Playlisting, and As-Run logs

·         Workstation software creates remote stations for ingest, edit, playlisting and playout

·         File import & export on Gigabit Ethernet

·         +4 analog, AES/EBU digital, and embedded audio.

·         4 audio channels per video channel

·         Fast search functions, new folder-based directory

·         Full-featured Graphic User Interface

·         Hot-swap drives with easy front access

·         IMX® transfers with Final Cut Pro® (optional)

·        The industry leader in price and performance

More Channels  ·  More Program Storage
Highest Reliability  ·   Smart Economics

360 Systems’ new MAXX 2400 brings a lot more video server to broadcasting, at the best price in the industry. Now, get two video inputs, four outputs, six Terabytes of storage, and a broad set of video formats and server tools, in one attractively priced package.

MAXX 2400 is a clean synthesis of today’s file-based work-flows, with all the advantages of traditional base-band connections. It fits well with today’s production tools, while its hardware features and software tools make it a smooth upgrade for tape-based facilities.

MAXX 2400 is fully compatible with leading automation systems, and is ideally suited as a play-to-air server, as a cache for satellite ingest, for graphics storage, in weather systems, remote trucks, and for extra channels in DTV broadcast. 

Operationally, MAXX 2400 is a two-channel video recorder, a four-channel playout server, and a graphics store with linked key-and-fill capability. Standard features include both composite and SDI video ports, and frame synchronizers for recording wild sources like tape and satellite feeds. Audio formats include SDI-embedded audio, and your choice of AES/EBU digital or +4 balanced analog. Gold plated XLR connectors make it easy to install MAXX at existing facilities. There’s never a need to buy outboard interfaces.

The file-based design of MAXX 2400 makes a big difference in speeding up production and broadcast tasks. Beyond recording and playing broadcast-quality MPEG-2 video (including 4:2:2 profile), it exchanges MPEG-2 MXF and DV files over Gigabit Ethernet, with popular NLEs like Final Cut Pro® and Avid®. TARGA files, with their alpha channel, can also be imported from many graphics programs.

Designed for Broadcast Reliability

redundant power and cooling

Every part of the MAXX 2400 is designed for broadcast reliability. Dual plug-in power supplies employ separate AC mains; each can be replaced with the server in use.  Forced-air cooling is also redundant, with conservatively rated fans.  A sophisticated alarm advises the user of any aspect of the MAXX server’s operation that needs attention.

Easy hot-swap drive replacement behind front panel

advanced raid-6 storage

Six Terabytes of internal storage—more than 700 hours of programming—are now standard. MAXX Servers employ 360 System’s Double Fault Tolerant™ RAID-6 technology, which distributes program data across the entire drive array for the highest level of security. As many as two drives could fail without compromising program safety or server performance. Of course, drives are hot-swappable, and easily replaced from the front panel.

Play time with 6 tb of raid-6 storage

Advanced Tools for Production & Broadcasting

A complete Graphic User Interface controls all server functions, plus four video channels at once. VTR-style buttons and time code displays give a familiar look and feel, while keyboard shortcuts like J-K-L keys speed up operations. You’ll be able to quickly perform head and tail trims, segment network feeds for broadcast, and rapidly search for any file among thousands.

Advanced Playlisting tools provide rapid list-building, editing and playout of sequences for news or commercial islands. Production-oriented features are included, like drag-and-drop, looping, skip and hold. For many users, Advanced Playlisting may be all that’s needed to get to air. And As-Run logs make reconciliation with traffic easy.

We’ve included Remote Workstation Software, allowing full control of the MAXX 2400 from any location on the network, using only Ethernet and a low-cost PC. It’s easy and inexpensive to set up work stations for ingest, edit, review, playlisting and playout—anywhere you need them.

Networking Power for Digital Broadcasting

Now, sharing content with the rest of the world is easy with MAXX’s fast file-transfers over Gigabit Ethernet. Connect it to other servers, NLEs, and affordable Network Attached Storage for almost unlimited capacity. With MAXX, it’s possible to move content across the room—or across the country—rapidly and at low cost. Transfers support MPEG-2 (MXF), DV-25, and TARGA file formats; an option provides IMX® file transfers with Final Cut Pro.

Applications for MAXX 2400’s
network include--

·         Exchanging content with NLEs

·         Transfers between satellite “cache” and air servers

·         File exchange with other MXF servers

·         Archive with playout capability

·         File exchange with Network Attached Storage

·         Sharing content with affiliates over broadband networks

·         Bi-directional IMX® transfers with Final Cut Pro® (optional)

·         Remote Workstations for ingest, trimming, playlisting

On-Line Archiving

Compatible with Leading Broadcast Equipment

360 Systems Makes Broadcasting More Profitable

Technical Specifications 

Video
Input Channels (baseband)	Two, bi-directional
Output Channels	Four. Two are bi-directional
Analog video I/O	Composite, RS-170, 75W, BNC
Digital video I/O	SDI, SMPTE 259M, 75W BNC
Video standards	525/60 NTSC; 625/50 PAL (Model dependent)
Recording format	MPEG-2: 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level to 30 Mb/sec. Main Profile @ Main Level to 15 Mb/sec (4:2:0 or 4:1:1)
DV playback format	25 Mb/sec, DV files imported via Ethernet
IMX® (D10) recording format	30 Mb/sec
Graphics playback format	TARGA files with key & fill imported via Gigabit Ethernet.
Word Size	10 bits dithered to 8
Frame formats	I-frame, 6-GOP, 14 GOP
Video sync reference (Genlock)	External black burst or internal crystal
Audio
Digital Inputs/Outputs	2 stereo pairs (4 channels) per video input or output
Digital audio format	AES/EBU, 110-ohm, AES-3-2000
Bit-for-Bit® data handling	Transparent to Dolby®-E, Dolby AC-3
Embedded audio	20-bit, 4-channel
Analog Inputs/Outputs	2 channels per video input or output
Audio coding	48k sample rate, 24-bit word size, linear PCM
Analog audio format	Balanced, +4 dBu
Frequency response, analog	10 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Harmonic distortion, analog	<0.002% THD+N at full scale –1 dB
Dynamic range (analog)	112 dB (24-bit word size)
Audio I/O Panels	Audio breakout panel AXP1 provides 2 audio channels per video port, selectable +4 analog or AES/EBU. Audio breakout panel AXP2 (optional) provides 2 additional audio channels per video port, selectable +4 analog or AES/EBU. Each panel 1RU x 19”. Gold plated XLR-3 connectors.
Audio sync	Derived from video reference
Time Code & Vertical Interval
LTC (External time code)		Zin =10k W, BNC; Zout = 750W, BNC
VITC line number, NTSC		Field 1: Lines 14, 16; Field 2: Lines 277, 279
VITC line number, PAL		Field 1: Lines 19, 21; Field 2: Lines 332, 334
Closed Captions		Records and plays CC data per EIA-608B

Control Inputs/Outputs
Serial control		4 control ports, 9-pin female “D” on CXP1 connector breakout panel. VDCP, Sony BVW, and Odetics control formats
GPI control		12 optically isolated inputs, 12 open-collector outputs on CXP1 Connector breakout panel. 2 x 25-pin female “D”
Video Networking
File interchange formats	MXF (SMPTE 377M, 378M, 381M ) OP-1a; MPEG-2 program streams & elementary streams; IMX (D10); DV stream (.dv or .avi); TARGA graphics import
Network port	Gigabit Ethernet
File transfer protocol	FTP

Disk Storage
Storage time (max)	Approx 700 hours at 12 Mb/s
Total storage capacity	6 Terabytes
Data redundancy	RAID-6 utilizing 12 server-quality SATA drives
Drive replacement	Hot-swap permitted, Front panel access
CD-ROM drive	Front access; loading operating system and upgrades
Miscellaneous
Operating system	Linux®
Front panel indicators	5 LEDs indicate Power-on, Genlock, Fan alarm, RAID alarm, System alarm
Miscellaneous ports	Keyboard, mouse, SVGA display
Cooling/Operating Temperature	Redundant fans; operating temp 10º to 35º C
Power Supplies	Redundant 450-watt, separate AC mains, may be hot-swapped. Replaceable from rear.
Software features included	GUI for 4-channel management; Head/tail trimming, Advanced Playlist, Remote Workstation Interface, RAID management; As-Run log, Import  of DV and TARGA graphics w/ key-and-fill
Power requirement	100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4 amp max. Software shut down switch behind front panel; AC mains switch on power supplies
Physical
Mechanical	5 ¼”  x 19” x 27 ¾” (133 x 482 x 705 mm) H-W-D
Mounting	Rack mount (3U), includes rack slide rails
Weight	Approx. 100 lb. (45 Kg) net
Agency approvals	UL, C-UL, FCC Class A, CE mark, RoHS

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

CXP-1 control panel, and AXP-1 & AXP-2 audio I/O panels.

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