Drastic supports a wide variety of audio and video hardware for products such as 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, videoQC, FlowCaster, and Net-X-Code Server. The current product families Drastic software supports are: AJA, Bluefish444 and Blackmagic adapters for audio/video I/O, and AMD or NVIDIA for video processing. For a more detailed list of hardware and versions, please continue reading.
Recommended Hardware Environment
In general a faster, more powerful system will be necessary to run high throughput workflows. The main considerations will be the GPU and the processor. Here are some recommendations.
HD 1080p60 4K/QHD We recommend a powerful, capable system for any testing or implementation of Net-X-Code Server. The following systems have been qualified for various high throughput workflows, including 4 channel and 8 channel I/O: |
ST-2110 Support
NVIDIA Connect-X 6(requires Rivermax license)videoQC, Net-X-Code, 2110Scope, FlowCaster 7.0.x |
NVIDIA Bluefield-2(requires Rivermax license)videoQC, Net-X-Code, 2110Scope, FlowCaster 7.0.x |
AJA KONA IPvideoQC, Net-X-Code, 2110Scope, FlowCaster 7.0.x |
Matrox IPvideoQC, Net-X-Code, 2110Scope, FlowCaster 7.0.x |
SDI/HDMI Support
For the fullest range of features, a powerful, fast system will be required, along with a supported capture board. The AJA, Bluefish444, and Blackmagic boards are industry proven solutions for a wide range of ingest and output workflows. Check each board's specifications with the manufacturer to confirm whether your workflow is supported. The manufacturer will also have good recommendations on the hardware environment required.
Bluefish444Lust (no AES/EBU), Horizon2K, Epoch, Supernova, KronosvideoQC, Net-X-Code, 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0.x Current release driver (6.3.3) |
Blackmagic DesignDeckLink series, Intensity series, MultiBridge seriesvideoQC, Net-X-Code, 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0.x Blackmagic driver (14.2) |
SDI/HDMI/USB/DVI/NDI Support
Some of our products also support a range of (typically lower cost) external devices for various workflows.
DigitnowHDMI USB Capture 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0x |
ElgatoGame device capture 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0x |
EpiphanAV.io HDMI/SDI/4K 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0x |
Inogeni4K, 3G, DVI, VGA/CVBS 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0x |
LogitechHDMI Screen Share 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0x |
MagewellHDMI and SDI USB-3 devices 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0x |
MicrosoftUSB Cameras 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0x |
MokoseHDMI/SDI USB-3 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0x |
NetwtekLocal network NDI® device output and streams 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0x |
RybozenHDMI USB Capture 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0x |
UVCMost (USB Video Class) compliant video devices 2110Scope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0x |
Legacy Hardware
The information below applies to older versions of our hardware and software products, and is provided as a reference in the (unlikely) event a user still has one of these systems in operation. Generally this hardware is no longer manufactured though it may be available for resale. The Drastic products noted below are no longer available.
AJA
KONA HD, KONA SD, HD 22, SD 22, KONA2
QuickClip Version 3.4.17 and earlier - end of life
AJA Driver 6.6.0 or 5.2.1
Blackmagic
DeckLink series
OEM DDR Only. Version 3.4.x, Version 3.9.x, Version 4.0.x
Blackmagic driver 9.2
Bluefish444
Deepblue I|O, Iridium | SD, Iridium | AV, Deepblue | LT, Wilblue|AV, SD|Pride, SD|Envy
QuickClip Version 3.4.17 and earlier - end of life
Bluefish444 driver version 4
DVS
HDStationOEM, SDStationOEM
QuickClip Version 2.9.0 and earlier - end of life
DVS Version 2.5p33 or 2.7p48
Matrox
Digisuite, Digisuite LE
QuickClip Version 2.0 and earlier - end of life
DigiTools 4.6.1158
Stradis
QuickClip Version 2.9.0 and earlier - end of life
Stradis Version 4
Vela
CineView Pro
QuickClip Version 2.9.0 and earlier - end of life
Vela Version 2.6.4
ViewGraphics
VideoPump
QuickClip Version 2.9.0 and earlier - end of life
VG Version 3.2.17 (2K), 3.1.4 (NT)
Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and CopyrightsTrademarks, Registered Trademarks, and Copyrights
AJA Video Systems, Inc. - AJA® is a registered trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. AJA™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. Corvid Ultra®, KONA®, IO®, U-Tap®, and T-Tap® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. - DaVinci Resolve, DaVinci Fusion, UltraStudio, DeckLink, Intensity Pro 4K, UltraScope, and RED are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.
Bluefish Technologies - Bluefish444, IngeSTore, Symmetry, Kronos, Epoch, Epoch:Neutron, and Epoch:SuperNova are trademarks of Bluefish Technologies
CORSAIR MEMORY, INC. - ELGATO is a trademark of CORSAIR MEMORY, INC.
DIGITNOW! - Digitnow is a trademark of DIGITNOW!Digitnow
Drastic Technologies, Ltd. – trademarks specified here.
Epiphan - All Epiphan product names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epiphan
INOGENI Inc - INOGENI® is a Registered Trademark and TOGGLE is a Trademark of INOGENI Inc
Logitech International SA - LOGITECH is a trademark of Logitech International SA
Matrox Electronic Systems, Ltd - Matrox and Matrox product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of Matrox Electronic Systems, Ltd.
Microsoft Corporation – Microsoft: Windows®, Video For Windows (VFW), DirectShow, Microsoft, Skype, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams, Wave Mapper, Microsoft, Windows NT|2000|XP|XP Professional|Server 2003|Server 2008 |Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Media Player, Media Encoder, Windows Defender, Microsoft Office, .Net, Internet Explorer, SQL Server 2005|2008|2012|2014, Windows Media Technologies and Internet Explorer are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Nanjing Magewell Electronics Co. - MagewellTM , ULTRA STREAM® and (the MAGEWELL Logo) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nanjing Magewell Electronics Co.
NewTek, Inc. - NDI, TriCaster, 3Play, TalkShow, Video Toaster, LightWave 3D, and Broadcast Minds are registered trademarks of NewTek, Inc.
NVIDIA Corporation - NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, NVIDIA Quadro, Rivermax, BlueField2, PhysX, and NVIDIA RTX are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries
Shenzhen Yunlang Technology Co., Ltd. - MOKOSE is a trademark of Shenzhen Yunlang Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhang Haijun - RYBOZEN is a trademark of Zhang Haijun