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Morpheus ICE

ICE has been developed specifically as an integral part of the Morpheus suite of solutions, and brings together video server, graphics, switchers, channel branding, captioning and subtitling, in a convenient package, all managed by Morpheus Automation.

Capable of HD and SD support ICE can accommodate up to 4 video channels in a 3U form factor.

ICE supports a wide range of file formats, delivering the benefit of integration with existing workflow processes without the need to transcode media.

Simple to set up and configure, ICE can be used as a complete stand-alone channel or a component of a more sophisticated system.

Where cost effective expansion for multichannel Morpheus systems is required, ICE has a key role to play in many areas including: bringing new HD channels to air quickly and cheaply, providing back up channels for peace of mind, regional opt outs to brand and play out local content, and the seamless introduction of flexible plus 1 channels to generate additional revenue.

For startup channels, Morpheus automation and ICE offers a low cost entry level solution, and the inherent flexibility and scalability to grow and develop systems in line with the business.

Increasingly ICE is being used as a cost effective building block for distributed operations supporting such activities as regional program management and remote disaster recovery.

Features

  • Each ICE unit can be supplied with up to 4 inputs and 4 outputs which can be assigned to a multitude of fuctions for extreme flexibility.

  • Internally ICE has assignable mixers which simplify the management of DSKs and audio overs.

  • Multiple audio and video inputs to the DSKs and audio overs, enable the automation to schedule 3D animated logos, graphics, text straps and voice overs.

  • ICE has 4 internal video decoders.  All storage and decoder ports are file format independent ensuring that content can be exchanged with servers from 3rd party manufacturers.

  • Internally, ICE has up to 4 mixers allowing the automation to control up to 4 different TV channels from a single unit for greater channel density.

  • Automatic linear upscaling of non-HD material ensures that SD content can be integrated seamlessly.

  • Resilient storage - ICE has internal RAID 10 storage available in 1.8 and 3.6TB options.