Press Release
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Announcing New DGy Graphics Recording & Streaming Systems
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October 31, 2007, Alameda, CA - RGB Spectrum has expanded its line of digital recording and streaming systems with the introduction of the DGy® 201x and 301x models. DGy codecs record, transmit, and stream high scan rate images at up to 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution with exceptional quality. Both models offer new multicast streaming with bandwidth-efficient interframe compression. The codecs support computer, radar, sonar, FLIR, X-Ray, HD and other high resolution signals, optional HD-SDI, and stereo audio.
DGy codecs set a new standard in terms of image quality, delivering the highest fidelity reproduction of fine details and intricate symbology, using the latest JPEG 2000 compression standard to achieve almost lossless recording. This wavelet-based codec provides results superior to the more common DCT based compression schemes.
The new models are available in either internal disk-based or external network storage configurations. The DGy 210x includes an internal 238GB removable hard disk drive and an optional 238GB fixed hard disk for high capacity recording storage from 10 to 32 hours per drive. The smaller form factor DGy 301x is diskless and uses external network attached storage, such as a RAID, for centralized recording storage and retrieval with extended storage capacity.
The 201x and 301x codecs offer multicast streaming with bandwidth-efficient interframe compression, making them an ideal solution for streaming graphics across networks for live viewing and collaboration. The codecs perform streaming at up to 30 frames per second with exceptional image quality and capability beyond conventional streaming products. Interframe compression, an extension to the standard JPEG2000, offers greater compression rates to stream high resolution imagery without overtaxing network bandwidth. The DGy also supports file transfer to and from a remote computer or file server using standard ftp protocol.
The DGy offers an exclusive concurrent record and replay option which allows review of imagery while live recording continues. Other features include external time code synchronization, event marking, and instant random access. Multiple DGy units can be interconnected to support simultaneous, synchronized recording of multiple sources. The DGy real time clock can be synchronized to IRIG-B time code or Network time Server (NTS). Remote playback on a Windows PC is supported using a JPEG 2000 plug-in to the standard Windows Media Player.
The DGy 201x and 301x models provide a superior combination of superb image quality, rich feature set, and outstanding performance to make them the ideal digital recording and streaming solution for demanding, mission critical applications.
RGB Spectrum® is a leading designer and manufacturer of videographic and multimedia hardware subsystems. Products include the View™ family of video windowing systems, the RGB/Videolink® line of scan converters, the DGy™ digital recording system, and SuperWall™, ComputerWall® and MediaWall® multi-screen display controllers. RGB Spectrum is based in Alameda, California, and can be reached at 510-814-7000 and on the internet at http://www.rgb.com.