Supported Audio/Video Hardware

hardware recommendations Drastic supports a wide variety of audio and video hardware for products such as NetXScope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, videoQC, FlowCaster, and Net-X-Code Server. We have tested extensively on AJA hardware, and also support 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.

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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
- A recent Intel, AMD or NVIDIA with at least 1G memory card is fine for the GPU
- A recent Quad Core i5/i7/AMD processor with at least 8G of ram

4K/QHD
- A gaming level NVIDIA or AMD (NVIDIA 1080 or better/AMD Vega 2 or better)
- Minimum 8 cores [16 virtual] Intel/AMD, recommended 8~12 cores with at least 8G ram

Net-X-Code Server - 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

NetXScope supports ST-2110 for signal analysis.

Net-X-Code Server supports ST-2110 for ingest and output.

videoQC can receive ST-2110 streams for viewing

FlowCaster can use ST-2110 streams as a source, and as an output type

NVIDIA Connect-X 6/7

(requires Rivermax license)

videoQC, Net-X-Code, NetXScope, FlowCaster 7.0.x

NVIDIA Bluefield-2/3

(requires Rivermax license)

videoQC, Net-X-Code, NetXScope, FlowCaster 7.0.x

AJA KONA IP

videoQC, Net-X-Code, NetXScope, FlowCaster 7.0.x

Matrox IP

videoQC, Net-X-Code, NetXScope, 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. AJA, Bluefish444, Blackmagic, and DekTec 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.

AJA

KONA 5, KONA HDMI, KONA IP, KONA 4, KONA 3G, KONA 3, KONA LHi, KONA LHe Plus, LHe/LSe

Io4K Plus, Io4K, Io XT, Io Express, T-Tap

Corvid 3G, Corvid 22 / 24 / 44 / 88

videoQC, Net-X-Code, NetXScope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0.x

Current release driver (16.2) (note: 17.x drivers are not currently compatible with our software)

Bluefish444

Lust (no AES/EBU), Horizon2K, Epoch, Supernova, Kronos

videoQC, Net-X-Code, NetXScope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0.x

Current release driver (6.3.3)

Blackmagic Design

DeckLink series, Intensity series, MultiBridge series

videoQC, Net-X-Code, NetXScope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0.x

Blackmagic driver (14.2)

DekTec

SDI boards: DTA-2172, DTA-2174B, DTA-2175, DTA-2178-ASI, DTA-2178, DTA-2179, DTA-2195

videoQC, Net-X-Code, NetXScope/HDRScope/4KScope/sdiScope, FlowCaster 7.0.x

(use latest drivers)

SDI/HDMI/USB/DVI/NDI Support

Some of our products also support a range of (typically lower cost) external devices for various workflows.