Synergy Broadcast designs and builds digital playback systems to meet the requirements of each individual customer.  Encoders are available in a variety of configurations and provide closed caption support.  Encoder options include one or two inputs systems, dual stream options that include support for Windows Media and RealVideo streaming formats, and optional confidence monitoring solutions so operators can observe the actual encoded video as it is encoded.  Transcoding solutions for workflow improvement are also available.

MPEG2/MPEG4 Encoder Analog
The DE-200 Encoder provides users with a low-cost solution for encoding analog content into MPEG2 and/or MPEG4 video.  Accepted formats include composite, component and S-video inputs.  This solution is built with a 500G Hard Drive for storage and can include either an optional confidence monitor with analog output or a second encoder.  This unit is perfect for facilities that are just beginning to convert content from tape or have a tight budget.  MPEG editing software can be included as an option.  Encode rates for the DE-200 range from 500kps to 15Mbps MPEG2 and 20kps to 4Mbps MPEG4.  The audio format for the DE-200 is MPEG1 Layer 2.

MPEG2/MPEG4 Encoder Analog/SDI
The DE-250 Encoder incorporates the same features as the DE-200 but adds SDI and AC-3 Audio into the mix.  The DE-250 accepts composite, component and S-video inputs as well as SDI and supports up to 8 channels of analog or digital (AES/EBU) audio.  This unit also supports embedded audio in the SDI stream.  The DE-250 includes DVB/ASI output connector for realtime transmission of MPEG files during encoding.  Encode rates for the DE-250 range from 500kps to 15Mbps MPEG2 and 20kps to 4Mbps MPEG4.  Audio formats for the DE-250 are MPEG1 Layer 2 analog audio and Dolby Digital 2 channel or 6 channel (optional).  The DE-250 includes a 500G Hard Drive and optional analog or SDI confidence monitor.  MPEG editing software is also an optional upgrade.

MPEG2 4.2.2 Digital Encoder
For an encoder with higher-end quality Synergy Broadcast manufactures the DE-400.  This is a 4.2.2 profile encoder for quality encodes from 15Mbps to 50Mbps.  Inputs include composite, component, SDI, and S-video.  Audio inputs include stereo analog (4 channel), digital audio embedded in the SDI stream and AES/EBU (4 channel).  The DE-400 is built with a 500G Hard Drive and can also be configured with an optional analog or analog/SDI confidence monitor or equipped with dual stream encoding capability to simultaneously encode Windows or Real Media files.

All Synergy Broadcast encoders can be loaded with our Digital Server application so they can operate as an emergency server in the event of a failure with your on-air server.

Automated Encoding
Synergy Broadcast Systems pioneered automated encoding using our tape automation robots and VLM automation software.  Analog videotape can be encoded automatically as part of a broadcast operation or configured entirely for a production application.  Other configurations can be accomplished without the use of robots as we have developed an extensive list of third party devices we can control for automation purposes.  C-SPAN Archives uses Synergy Broadcast's Automated Encoding application to convert their 25,000 plus tape programs into three different digital archive formats.  A white paper is available that provides more detail.

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