STORM 3G – HD/SD-SDI-Based Editing with HDMI Monitoring Output

STORM 3G hardware is a premium, high-powered solution for multi-format editing—one that supports SDI-based editing and tapeless workflows and the ability to preview projects in real time, using affordable HDMI monitors. Based on the PCI Express form factor, it includes EDIUS nonlinear editing software, HD-SDI inputs and outputs, an HDMI video output for full-resolution, real-time preview monitoring, and embedded HDMI audio for high-quality audio monitoring.

Among the features of the STORM 3G solution are timecode input and output for accurate editing from field logs, reference input support for blackburst and tri-level sync, machine control for external VTR ingest, and optional VTR emulation software that that lets you control an EDIUS editor like a VTR for direct playout from the workstation.

STORM 3G also empowers you with a constantly synched, full-resolution preview of effects and content directly from the EDIUS timeline.

As for the STORM 3G board, it can handle any mix of high- and standard-definition (HD and SD) video content; unlimited video, audio, title, and graphics layers; and any combination of real-time effects. It also offers real-time, full-resolution, full-quality component HD and SD video output.

* TitleMotion Pro for EDIUS is not included in the software bundled with STORM 3G

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STORM 3G Feature Set

3G-SDI input and output with embedded audio and timecode
HDMI output for full-resolution, real-time monitoring from the included EDIUS NLE software
Embedded HDMI audio output for high-quality audio monitoring
Video and audio output stays perfectly in sync, with editing windows for accurate editing and trimming
Reference input supports bi-level or tri-level sync
RS-422 master or slave machine-control support*
Edit any mix of SD and HD resolution video content together in real time
Works with many different native video formats, including AVCHD, AVC-Intra, MPEG-2, uncompressed, and more
Supports newer file-based formats, including Infinity™ JPEG 2000, XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCam
Compatible with Windows 7 (32/64-bit) and Windows Vista (32/64-bit) and Windows XP (32-bit) operating systems

* Slave functions require the EDIUS VTR Emulation option, available separately

Package Contents (STORM 3G):

STORM 3G (HTX-E1) PCI Express x4 bus card
EDIUS software installation disc set (DVD-ROM)
EDIUS USB dongle
EDIUS QuickStart guide
Hardware setup manual

Technical Specifications

Bus Interface
PCI Express Rev. 1.1 x4 lane

Video Formats (Input/Output) (3G-SDI)
1920x1080p50/59.94
1920x1080i50/59.94
1920x1080psF23.98/24/25/29.97
1280x720p50/59.94
720x486i59.94
720x576i50

Video Formats (Output) (mini HDMI)
1920x1080p50/59.94
1920x1080i50/59.94
1280x720p50/59.94
720x480i59.94
720x576i50
720x480p59.94
720x576p50

Video Output Connector
3G-SDI:
Video: SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-259M-C
Audio: SMPTE-299M, SMPTE-272M-A
Timecode : LTC/VITC Packet (HD), D-VITC (SD)
Mini HDMI 1 port (HDCP not supported):
Video: YCbCr 4:2:2 or RGB 4:4:4 (8-bit/10-bit)
Audio: LPCM 8-channel (24-bit/48 kHz)

Video Input Connector
3G-SDI:
Video: SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-259M-C
Audio: SMPTE-299M, SMPTE-272M-A
Timecode: VITC Packet (HD), D-VITC (SD)

Audio Formats
LPCM 48 kHz/24-bit

Audio Output Connectors
Mini HDMI LPCM 8-channel
3G-SDI embedded audio

Reference Input
BNC: Black Burst or Tri-Level Sync

Machine Control
9-pin D-Sub: RS-422A (Master/Slave*)

Power Requirements
+12V: 1.6A, +3.3V: 0.5A

Physical Dimensions
111.15 x 167.65 mm (4.375 x 6.600 in.) (HxW)

Regulatory Compliance
CE, FCC CLASS B, C-Tick

Minimum System Requirements

Any Intel Core 2 or Core iX CPU. Intel or AMD single core CPU with a 3 GHz processor speed or faster (multiple CPUs and/or multi-core CPUs are recommended). SSE2 and SSE3 instruction set supported
1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
One free PCI Express x1 bus slot
800 MB or more space required for software installation
Drive with ATA100/7,200 rpm or faster capable of sustaining at least 20 MB/s data transfer:
Available hard disk space should be twice the size of the file to be edited
A RAID stripe set of two or more hard disk drives is required for multiple HD stream output
A graphics card with at least 256 MB of graphics memory (512 MB recommended) with support for Direct3D 9.0c or later, and PixelShader Model 3.0 or later is required (PixelShader Model 4.0 or later recommended)
Sound card with WDM driver support required
DVD-ROM drive is required for software installation. For writing onto DVD or Blu-ray disc, a compatible drive is required
Free USB port (1.1 or higher) is required for security key
Windows XP (SP3 or later, 32-bit)
Windows Vista (SP1 or later, 32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) 

STORM 3G Output Data Sheet