Alchemist Ph.C-HD
Alchemist Ph.C-HD
Overview
Motion Compensated High Definition Standards Converter.
The product of extensive research into the exacting demands of 1080P and HD frame-rate standards conversion, the 3Gb/s 1080P enabled Alchemist Ph.C-HD yields converted images of unparalleled quality and clarity so that even the most dynamic content is delivered with stunning detail, free from artifacts and virtually indistinguishable from the original input.
The Alchemist brand has dominated Motion Compensated Standards conversion for over 15 years. Powered by the unique Ph.C technology from Snell, no other company can offer this technology or its performance. This has been globally recognized since 1992 when Ph.C was first launched and has since won four Emmy Awards guaranteeing that the Alchemist Ph.C-HD integrates the best quality motion measurement technology. Now Alchemist Ph.C-HD offers conversions for 1080 50P and 60P content as well as closed caption compatibility (CEA608/708).
Features
- Ph.C motion compensated 1080P 3Gb/s, HD and SD standards conversion
- Multi-rate 3Gb/s,HD and SD SDI inputs & outputs
- Advanced format conversion (up, down & cross)
- Automatic Aspect Ratio Conversion including AFD authoring
- CleanCut™ technology
- Two SDI inputs, switchable
- Two independent video outputs
- AES and embedded audio
- DolbyE decoding, encoding and transcoding with support for external metadata (option)
- Intuitive touch screen control
- RollCall® networked control and management system
- SNMP control and monitoring
- Dual redundant power supplies
- Pass native CEA708 to CEA 708
- Transcode CEA608 captions to/from CEA708 compatibility bytes
- Timecode (option)
- Noise reduction
- Gamut legalization
Options
FileFlow Option:
Smooth migration to tapeless workflows without compromising on conversion quality.
Snell’s FileFlow™ option enables users to get the benefit of Alchemist Ph.C-HD real-time standards conversion quality even in a tapeless workflow. With FileFlow™, users can convert media files from one frame rate to another in real-time with the uncompromising quality of Alchemist Ph.C-HD that they expect. Alternative file-based conversion solutions from other vendors are slow, e.g. at best requiring five times the program length to convert HD material, and many have serious performance issues affecting both picture quality and timecode. FileFlow™ supports many of the commonly used file formats and codecs, and integrates into customer media asset management systems, meaning lower costs in operations and new business opportunities for postproduction facilities.
FilmTools Option:
Designed with the challenges of real program material in mind.
FilmTools are based on the tried and tested film handling capability of the Alchemist Platinum, providing broadcasters, content owners and facilities with a proven means of converting to, from and between frame based material with comprehensive integrated Timecode support as standard.
Features:
- Accurate and agile detection of film originated 2:3 or 2:2 sequences
- Detection and clean processing of film originated 2:3 or 2:2 with broken cadence
- Cleanly handles mixed film and video content
- Agile field pairing ensures varispeed and animation at variable frame rates are no problem
- Easily maintain program length for any conversion type
- Create clean, continuous 2:3 or 2:2 sequences at the output
- Powerful Timecode tools give guaranteed program start and eliminate costly rejects
- User controllable Film Blur for video to film conversions, adds blur proportional to speed and direction of motion
Timecode Option:
Process timecode while performing any type of up, down, cross and standards conversion.
The Timecode option provides a simple, automated way to produce perfect conversions with the correct timecode.
Features:
- Synchro modes guarantee the first program field/frame at the right timecode
- Powerful, easy to use control interface
- Eliminates the need for external timecode black boxes and infrastructure
- Drop Frame and Non Drop Frame handled
- Comprehensive timecode format support, including LTC, VITC, Embedded VITC, Embedded LTC
- Timecode processing available in all conversion modes
- Fully integrated latency compensation, automatic audio, video and timecode alignment
- Range of modes to accommodate all potential user applications
DolbyE Option:
Providing an integrated encoding, transcoding and decoding solution for up to two streams of Dolby®E audio.
Features:
- Eliminates the need for external boxes and infrastructure
- Dolby®E processing available in all conversion modes
- Frame rate standards conversion as well as up, down and cross conversion
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Encode and Author Dolby®E streams
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Transcode Dolby®E
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Decode Dolby®E
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Dolby®E Guard Band alignment and correction of Guard Band mis-alignment
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Fully integrated latency compensation
- Automatic audio and video alignment
- Lip-sync maintained -
Unique Map mode to route decoded Dolby®E to AES and embedded outputs
- enables monitoring of Dolby®E authored audio streams
- flexible channel level routing, gain and delay -
Powerful, easy to use control interface
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Dolby®D-decode
Technical Spec.
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The Alchemist brand has dominationed the standards conversion market for over 15 years. Review some of our client case studies, download our product brochures or watch the introductory video to discover the benefits that Alchemist standards conversion could bring to you and yourr customers.
- Product Overview
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Short video introduction to the Alchemist Ph.C HD
Download - Brochure Alchemist Ph.C HD
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The Alchemist Ph.C™, now in its sixth generation, is recognized throughout the world as the undisputed gold standard of motion compensated frame rate standards conversion. With 3Gbps 1080p, Closed caption transcoding, FilmTools, Timecode, Dolby®E, SNMP and File Based Workflow it is clear as to why Alchemist Ph.C is the world-leading standards converter.
Download - Case Study: SIS Live
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UK Sports Fans Feel the Power and Potency of 3D Image Conversion
Download - Case Study: Intervideo
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Intervideo Expands Range of Services to Customers by Investing in New Alchemist Options
Download - Case Study: Conversions Plus
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Conversions Plus and Alchemist Ph.C-HD Deliver Outstanding HD Conversions to International Clients
Download - Case Study: Media Pro
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MediaPro Soccer Simulcast is a winner thanks to Alchemist Ph.C-HD
Download - Case Study: BBC
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Alchemist™ Platinum Converts BBC’s £7m Production
Download - Customer Interview: CNBC
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Steve Fastook, VP Operations at CNBC highlights the quality of Alchemist standards conversion.
Download - Customer Interview: GRS Systems
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Juan Salvo, Senior Editor at New York production & post-production facility - GRS Systems talks about why they chose Alchemist Ph.C-HD for their HD standards conversion.
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