PWS-4500
Next-generation 4K/HD live production server with IP technology
Next-generation 4K/HD live production server with IP technology
The PWS-4500 is our highly reliable, versatile live production server, which has XAVC (both 4K and HD), ProRes and Avid DNxHD® recording capabilities, flexible I/O configurations and HFR recording capability.
In addition, it adds IP interfaces, file sharing function (Share Play), and redundant power supply. The system can be configured flexibly, using various optional accessories, allowing it to be used as a highly cost-effective HD production recorder with less I/Os, or as a full-featured slow replay server supporting both 4K and HD formats, and both SDI and IP interfaces, depending on your needs.
* For more details on the JT-NM Tested program in March 2020 and test results, please go to https://jt-nm.org/jt-nm_tested.
The PWS-4500 is capable of recoding up to four 4K video signals/eight HD video signals and 16 audio channels. It can simultaneously create and record HD files from a 4K camera and with additional software. A full HD picture can be cut out from up to 3 recorded 4K sources.
A great choice for live sports production, the PWS-4500 supports all High Frame Rate standards, from 3x up to the new 8x speed and 4K 2x. So now you can record HFR feeds from our live camera systems, for instantaneous replay in silk-smooth slow motion.
Records 4K HDR or HD content using the ultra-efficient XAVC codec, delivering supreme picture quality with smaller file sizes. In 4K workflows, the server generates a single 4K XAVC MXF file that’s easily handled by today’s non-linear editing systems. And for extra flexibility in HD production there are Avid DNxHD® and Apple ProRes codec options, too.
Clips recorded on the PWS-4500 can be shared with up to ten connected servers over a 10 GbE network using the new Share Play feature – with no need to push or pull clips between different servers. For example, a PWS-4500 server operator can directly view other network servers’ clips, and playback and output any of these clips from their own local server.
Add the PWS-110MG1 Media Gateway to create workflows for archiving files recorded on the PWS-4500 to networked storage, removable media such as USB HDD or Sony’s Optical Disc Archive. Three 4K streams can be backed up over a 10GbE network in real time. There’s also an option to transcode from and to multiple formats such as XAVC HD MXF, XDCAM MPEG or Avid DNxHD® while archiving and retrieving files.
IP Live meshes smoothly with existing SDI-based production infrastructures, carrying 4K video, audio, reference signals and control data with low latency over a single network cable. Adding an optional Networked Media Interface board allows the PWS-4500 to integrate seamlessly with today’s IP Live production environments, enabling smart new workflow options plus significantly reduced operational costs.
Exploring the Benefits of PWS-4500 Live Production Server
Sony live production workflow expert Yhazmina Diaz, demonstrates the advantages of our incredibly versatile 4K and IP Live ready live production server.
4K/HFR/IP/HDR ready production server
PWS-4500 is the production video server truly supporting 4K, High Frame Rate (HFR) and IP capability. With a unique memory writing technology, your content could be securely recorded by multi-channels. For high picture quality, 4K mode is available and the 4K content can be played out from this server.
For capturing fast-moving objects like in sports events, the HFR capability will satisfy yourself. And, not only the SDI interface but also the IP interface is supported by the server so it can easliy be used in an IP system. And the PWS-4500 supports HDR natively in 4K/HD. It can record data with 10bit and BT2020.
The PWS-4500 is truly a 4K/HFR/IP/HDR ready production server.
Introduction to Our Live Replay Solution with the PWS-4500
Learn how the PWS-4500 can integrate seamlessly with today’s IP Live production environments, enabling smart new workflow options and significantly reduced operational costs.
Versatile applications by PWS ecosystem
This system is flexible and versatile and with additional software it can enhance the PWS ecosystem.
With the PWS-110PR1, making clips/highlight is available and for recording the PWA-RCT1 can control the recording operations and with the PWS-110MG1, the server can integrate with external storage and 3rd party systems.
Supporting highly efficient XAVC format, Avid DNxHD® and Apple ProRes
The PWS-4500 is capable of recording up to four 4K video signals/eight HD video signals and 16 channels audio (uncompressed, 24-bit, 48KHz) using the very efficient XAVC recording format, which is an open format supported by over 70 leading A/V companies and all major non-linear editing systems. In a 4K workflow, a single XAVC file is created and recorded to the PWS-4500, which is easily handled by non-linear editing systems of the postproduction stage. The PWS-4500 records 4K/HD XAVC Intra frames between 960Mbps (4K 50p/59.94p) and 100Mbps (1080, 50i/50.94i).
With the PWSL-DH45 option codec, the PWS-4500 also becomes capable of recording the files as Avid DNxHD220x/145/45 to fit into the Avid DNxHD production and postproduction environment. With the PWSL-PH45 option codec installed, the PWS-4500 also supports Apple ProRes 422 and 422 HQ for native recording capability.
Total replay control and highlight editing with PWS-110PR1
With our PWS-110PR1 production control workstation you can make a clip and make a highlight and of course the video effect and audio editing features are supported.
The PWS-110PR1 has a simple, intuitive GUI and touch-panel operation is also fully supported. With the 4K/HD cutout operation you can choose specific HD areas from 4K content and add metadata.
Share-play connectivity
Share-play is the PWS original IP technology to control several PWS servers simultaneously.
With this shareplay, one operator can play clips on the network servers and make a highlight without the need to copy the clips onto the network server, enabling a faster operation.
This operation could be available between PWS4500 and BPU4800 so from the PWS system, operators can use the content from our HDC-4800 camera’s HFR (HDx16/4Kx8) contents right away.
Media asset management with PWS-110MG1
The PWS-110MG1 Media Gateway Workstation can send the contents of the PWS-4500 to a Sony external storage device or other 3rd systems.
ISO-rec operation which can export the contents while recording is available, also available with the PWS-110MG1 is simultaneous editing by non-linear system. Transcoding operation is supported.
Cost effective 4K/HD recording with PWA-RCT1
With the PWA-RCT1 Record Control Software, cost effective and easy-to-use 4K and HD production is within reach. The software can start and stop recording from a PC (Window’s 10 or 8) and as well as playing out and it can also transfer contents to external devices.
