The XT3 server is declared as having a significant number of improvements to meet the most demanding live and near-live production requirements. These include more supported audio and video channels, an increase of bitrates per video channel, an introduction of lower scale chassis version, an implementation of new mixes on one channel capabilities, or the recording of up to two triple-speed SuperMotion feeds per server.

The new server, that will be available from July 2011, offers the industry’s highest level of flexibility. It is now available in two versions, a 6RU chassis supporting up to eight HD/SD channels (including 6in/2out) or six channels in 3D/1080p mode, or a 4RU chassis supporting up to seven HD/SD channels or four channels in 3D/1080p mode. It supports up to 96 audio tracks (16 audio tracks per video channel) and can be configured in an extensive range of natively-supported video codec (including the new Panasonic Avc-Intra) without requiring hardware change. For 3D or 1080p operations, the XT3 offers the flexibility to select between dual-link HD SDI or single-link 3G SDI connectivity with a simple software setting.

EVS General Product Manager Bernard Stas comments: “The XT platform was initially designed to guarantee operators a unique level of control over multiple live feed for live editing and slow-motion actions. While EVS’ genuine speed and reliability has been reinforced, our engineering teams have worked together with the industry players to integrate more capabilities, power and flexibility to the system. The XT3 is gathering all these advantages offering a real path to future productions to broadcasters and production facilities.”