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The ORCA Capture Station is a complete HD MPEG2 record and playback system that supports bit rates up to 160 Mbits/sec. It provides extensive encoding parameter controls and live preview of the encoding process.

The ORCA Capture Station is the first product to combine all the tools for real-time HD MPEG2 processing in one package. In addition it is priced below many HD encode only solutions from other manufacturers.

The system features the ORCA encoder in a Linux package with internal storage and the Nugget decoder.

• Complete HD MPEG2 record and playback system

• Encode HD-SDI or SDI at up to 160 Mbits/sec

• Preview the encoding quality while recording or after

• HD-SDI interface accepts all ATSC formats

• Supports up to 8 audio channels

• Provides control of VTRs and VDRs via P2 protocol

• Automated encoding using an edit decision list EDL (option)