Read why customers choose RapidAccess...

Vela’s RapidAccess™ is a whole new concept in MPEG-2 video servers, providing unparalleled operation flexibility for news, sports or any other type of programming. Combining off-the-shelf hardware with state-of-the-art software, RapidAccess provides the ultimate in flexible operation with an affordable, open-architecture and easily expanded solution.

As a departure from the traditional linear playlist approach, RapidAccess gives you numerous options that are ready to run at the touch of a key. RapidAccess features ‘confidence monitoring’; the ability to immediately monitor files while they are being recorded, and play back one to four other streams simultaneously. Its off-the-shelf, centralized storage means RapidAccess can play back media on any channel immediately after recording with no transfer delays, caching or unnecessary file duplication. RapidAccess offers a unique file structure for efficient content management. The system provides the flexibility for easy-to-use multiple playlists based on last-minute changes in scheduling, programming or content flow.

RapidAccess is a completely modular system. Starting with a single RapidAccess unit, systems can be expanded to multiple channels and workstations and hundreds of hours of storage. Disk storage is configurable from gigabytes to terabytes, with many internal and external combinations available.

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Truly open-architecture using Windows NT™/ XP
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Easy-to-use graphical user interface
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Broadcast-quality MPEG-2 4:2:0 encoding and decoding: Up to 15 Mb/s
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Completely modular design - systems can be expanded to tens of channels, multiple workstations and thousands of hours of storage
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Shared central storage enables media playback on any channel immediately after recording, with no transfer delays, caching or unnecessary file duplication.
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Inputs include serial digital video (SMPTE 259M), analog composite video (PAL/NTSC), and four analog or digital (AES/EBU) audio channels.