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SMP 401

Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor

Key Features

High performance all-in-one multi-channel 4K/60 recording and streaming media processor
Up to five recordings and six streams including flexible two-window layouts and full screen views
Flexible 4K/60 4:4:4 input capability to capture a variety of sources:
- Three HDMI inputs
- Two RTP/RTSP virtual inputs
- One optional 12G-SDI input
Simultaneous H.264 and H.265 video encoding
Front panel LCD for video preview and enhanced configuration
Dual LAN ports for streaming and control
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SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor

Provide an audio and video media processor that switches amongst up to four available inputs into scaled processed windows or full screen views, records and streams multiple files, and outputs a digital video and audio signal. The processor shall allow clean switching, complete two window layouts with layering over configurable logo and background images, and simultaneous recording to an internal SSD drive and customer-provided external USB drive. The processor shall feature up to four streaming encoders with independent settings for resolution and bitrate. The processor shall accept up to 4K/60 sources. The processor shall include audio de-embedding of digital sources, audio mixing and re-embedding of user-configurable audio per encoder. The processor shall create up to three independent recordings and simultaneously provide up to four streams, with different encoder settings and separate audio, plus two additional independent recordings and two streams from network streaming sources.
1. Connection Requirements
  1. Support video inputs grouped into Channel A and Channel B
    1. Channel A shall include two switchable rear-accessible HDMI inputs with embedded stereo audio. HDMI inputs shall be HDCP compliant with option to configure HDCP authorization.
    2. Channel B shall include one rear HDMI input with embedded stereo audio supporting HDCP with the option to configure HDCP authorization.
    3. Support audio inputs grouped into Channel A and Channel B that include de-embedded audio from HDMI sources and rear-accessible captive screw connections for balanced or unbalanced line level stereo audio from each Channel. Channel B shall support two mono line or microphone level audio sources and provide selectable +48 V phantom power.
  2. Support video outputs to include:
    1. One rear-accessible HDMI confidence output supporting up to 4K/60 resolutions with re-embedded digital stereo audio
  3. Support audio outputs to include:
    1. One rear-accessible captive screw connection for a single balanced or unbalanced line-level analog stereo audio signal
  4. Support control connections to include:
    1. Four digital I/O connections for simple contact control, status, and management of digitally controlled functions
    2. One front-accessible USB-C connection
    3. One set of rear-accessible RS-232 captive screw connections
    4. One rear-accessible USB-C port for connection of an optional remote control panel, model RCP 401
  5. Support network and storage connections to include:
    1. Two 10/100/1000 BASE-T female shielded RJ-45 network connection
    2. A front-accessible USB 3.1/ USB 2.0 port with support of speeds up to 5 Gbps for connecting removable storage devices
    3. A rear-accessible USB 3.1 / USB 2.0 port with support of speeds up to 5 Gbps for connecting removable storage devices
2. Video and Audio Processing Requirements
  1. Shall support the following input signal types:
    1. Video input resolutions from 640x480 to 4096x2160
    2. Video input sampling up to 12 bits per pixel, at resolutions up to 4K
    3. Audio line levels inputs from -18dB to +24dB with adjustable levels in 1dB increments
    4. Microphone level inputs from -18 dB to +60 dB with adjustable levels in 1 dB increments
  2. Incorporate an advanced video scaler capable of:
    1. Input scaling up to two source windows from Channel A and Channel B to include:
      1. Auto-image
      2. Auto-memory
      3. HDMI over scan from 0 -5%
  3. Include clean transitions when switching between any inputs
  4. Allow position and sizing of source windows displaying input Channel A and Channel B
  5. Include the following aspect ratio options when scaling video sources:
    1. Video output fills display
    2. Video output maintains source’s original aspect ratio with no image cropping
    3. Video output maintains source’s original aspect ratio and is cropped to fill display
  6. Include real-time verification of HDCP status for each digital video input and output
  7. Identify HDCP-encrypted content on non-compatible displays or media with a black or green screen wash and HDCP message
  8. Permit localized storage and display of PNG background images behind video windows
  9. Support saving of thirty-four source window layouts as recallable presets
  10. Include selection of “no source” window as transparent or black filled window
  11. Automatically manage EDID communication between the display and connected HDMI sources
  12. Support for overlaying metadata on video recordings and streams
  13. Include audio mixing, filters, and compression DSP processing for clean audio switching and blending of source inputs
  14. Include overlay of time reference using HH:MM:SS format on the video output
  15. Support of multiple internal test patterns for setup and configuration
  16. Support time delay synchronization of audio to video through the encoder preventing lip sync errors
3. Network Requirements
  1. Include two 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 female shielded network connection with support for:
    1. Live streaming
    2. Transport of recording packages to network locations
    3. Access to embedded web interface
    4. Interfacing with AV control systems
  2. Include networking configurations for the following:
    1. Configurable MTU from 68 to 1500
    2. DHCP or Static IP addressing
  3. Configurable ports numbers including ability to disable ports for:
    1. HTTP
    2. HTTPS
    3. Telnet
    4. SSH
    5. SFTP
    6. SNMP
  4. Support for NTP time synchronization with time zone offset
  5. Support for Network configuration backup and restore via downloadable configuration file
  6. Include ability to view and set basic network configuration parameters via front panel
  7. Support network protocols including:
    1. IGMPv3 (RFC 3376)
    2. TCP/IP
    3. UDP
    4. SSL
    5. DHCP
    6. HTTP
    7. HTTPS
    8. RTP
    9. RTSP
    10. RTMP
    11. SNMP V2 (RFC 1213)
    12. SAP (RFC2974)
    13. SDP (RFC4566)
    14. QoS (RFC 2474)
    15. NTPv4 (RFC 4330)
  8. Support file transfer protocols including:
    1. FTP
    2. SFTP
    3. NFS
  9. Support network file share protocols including:
    1. SMB
    2. NFS
  10. Support Email notifications over SMTP Messaging
4. Streaming Requirements
  1. Include up to four encoders using H.264 or H.265 video compression and AAC Audio Compression
  2. Thirty-two selectable encoding configuration presets
  3. Support streaming the composited layout using independent streams
  4. Support streaming independent sources to individual streams
  5. Independent stream settings per stream to include:
    1. Support for push or pull streaming session management
    2. Support for either multicast or unicast streaming
    3. Support for frame rate from 5 to 60 fps
  6. Include independent streaming resolutions of 640x480 up through 4096x2160
  7. Include Streaming Profiles to include Base, Main, and High, and Levels including 3.0 – 5.2
  8. Support independent video streaming bit rates from 200 Kbps to 200 Mbps
  9. Support independent rate controls including VBR, CBR, and CVBR
  10. Support adjustable audio streaming bit rates from 64 Kbps to 384 Kbps
  11. Support RTSP session management
  12. Support RTMP push streaming (RTMP, RTMPS)
  13. Support use of RTP/RTCP streaming transport protocols
  14. Support use of native RTP and MPEG-2 Transport Streams (TS) in unicast or multicast
  15. Support of Transport Streams (TS) on UDP or RTP/UDP
  16. Support use of SAP SDP protocols
  17. Support RTP/RTSP, interleaved RTSP, and HTTP tunneled pull streaming transport protocols
  18. Include Audio Delay to match video delay caused by external devices (Lip Sync)
  19. Support saving and recall of thirty-two Streaming configuration presets
5. Recording Requirements
  1. Shall record and stream simultaneously at resolutions from 640x480 up to 4096x2160 (4K)
  2. Shall record and stream simultaneously at refresh frequencies of 5 – 60 Hz
  3. May record to both internal Solid State Drive (SSD) and external USB drive simultaneously
  4. May record independent sources to two separate files
  5. Shall support USB Storage with the following file formats:
    1. FAT32
    2. NTFS
    3. VFAT (long file name ext)
    4. exFAT
    5. EXT2
    6. EXT3
    7. EXT4
  6. Shall provide a 400 Gigabyte internal SSD for recording storage
  7. Shall provide a front panel and rear panel indicator light for connected USB activity
  8. Shall provide recording of content for the following:
    1. Store recorded audio visual files in a M4V or MP4 format
    2. Store JPEG thumbnail files in 848x480resolution
    3. Synchronized JPEG thumbnails for each channel
    4. Metadata information contained within a JSON file shall including the following fields:
      1. Contributor
      2. Coverage
      3. Presenter/Creator
      4. Start Date, Time Description
      5. Format
      6. Identifier/Event ID
      7. Language
      8. Publisher
      9. Relation
      10. Rights/Copyright
      11. Source
  9. Subject
  10. Title
  11. Type
  12. Course
  13. Chapter markers shall index time stamp information
  14. Shall provide transport controls to permit the recording, pause, and stop functions of a record
  15. Shall provide recording status, available space, and recording time available based upon current settings
  16. Shall provide independent information for each storage device connected
  17. Shall provide file naming options including the use of metadata and either UTC or local time
  18. Shall create JPEG thumbnail images at scheduled intervals and at index marks while recording
  19. Shall create a daily recording report detailing usage and operating data
6. Controls and Automation Requirements
  1. Allow direct system configuration from the front panel interface using:
    1. LCD display screen
    2. One dual-stacked black buttons for Menu and Enter selections
    3. Four black buttons for LCD menu navigation (up/down/left/right)
  2. Include illuminated front panel buttons to facilitate:
    1. Source selection
    2. Initiating, pausing, and stopping recording
    3. Insertion of chapter marks in recording
    4. Video preview of Confidence encoded video on front panel LCD
    5. Swapping of sources in window arrangements
  3. Include front panel LCD screen for confidence monitoring and system configuration
  4. Include four front panel LEDs to indicate I/O activity
  5. Include left and right vertical front panel LED arrays to indicate confidence preview audio level
  6. Include a reset button and associated LED to restore the unit to one of four pre-defined, programmed operational configurations
  7. Include an embedded web page for configuration, monitoring, and control that includes a confidence view of the video output
  8. Include a USB-C control port to provide a direct IP connection to the embedded webpage
  9. Include a means to lock out:
    1. All front panel controls
    2. Only menu controls to prevent unauthorized changes to configuration settings
  10. Support control applications that manage the digital I/O port functions
  11. Support external scheduling systems using iCalendar files for automated recording sessions
  12. Support the automatic transfer of content after a recording, without interrupting any other functions
  13. Include automated disk management to facilitate the deletion of old files to make room for new recordings
  14. Support for alarm notification of events by logging, front panel notification, and email notification
  15. Support for event logging and diagnostics
  16. Support remote control functions over RS-232, Telnet, and SSH, in addition to the web browser interface
7. Enterprise Integration Requirements
  1. Integrate directly with the following content management systems:
    1. Kaltura content management systems
    2. Panopto content management systems
    3. Opencast content management systems
  2. Support centralized scheduling with the following applications:
    1. Microsoft Exchange
    2. Microsoft 365
    3. Google Calendars
  3. Include automated transfer of recorded packages to:
    1. FTP Site
    2. SFTP Site
    3. NFS network file share
  4. Support recordings that are compatible with Learning Managements Systems such as:
    1. iTunes U
    2. Blackboard LMS
    3. SharePoint
    4. YouTube
    5. Moodle
    6. RSS Feed
  5. Include transfer of content to an LTI connected content management system
  6. Support system workflow alarms for events including:
    1. Loss of video or audio
    2. HDCP encryption
    3. Disk space or disk errors
    4. Recording suspended
    5. CPU usage
  7. Support automated email of error conditions and log information to defined support staff
  8. Support for SNMP v2 monitoring
8. General Requirements
  1. Shall be rack mountable, 19” wide, 1RU high metal enclosure, with pre-installed brackets
  2. Shall have dimensions of 1.7”H x 17.5”W x 10.5”D without brackets attached
  3. Shall be equipped with an internal 100 – 240VAC, 50-60Hz universal power supply
  4. Shall meet regulatory compliances
    1. Shall be certified to meet safety compliances under CE, c-UL, and UL
    2. Shall meet EMI/EMC compliances under CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, KCC, and VCCI
    3. Shall comply with requirements of RoHS and WEEE
  5. Shall provide three-year parts and labor warranty
The approved device shall be the Extron SMP 401 (60-1825-01); no alternates or equals.

SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor

Provide an audio and video media processor that switches amongst up to four available inputs into scaled processed windows or full screen views, records and streams multiple files, and outputs a digital video and audio signal. The processor shall allow clean switching, complete two window layouts with layering over configurable logo and background images, and simultaneous recording to an internal SSD drive and customer-provided external USB drive. The processor shall feature up to four streaming encoders with independent settings for resolution and bitrate. The processor shall accept up to 4K/60 sources. The processor shall include audio de-embedding of digital sources, audio mixing and re-embedding of user-configurable audio per encoder. The processor shall create up to three independent recordings and simultaneously provide up to four streams, with different encoder settings and separate audio, plus two additional independent recordings and two streams from network streaming sources.
1. Connection Requirements
  1. Support video inputs grouped into Channel A and Channel B
    1. Channel A shall include two switchable rear-accessible HDMI inputs with embedded stereo audio. HDMI inputs shall be HDCP compliant with option to configure HDCP authorization.
    2. Channel B shall include one rear HDMI input with embedded stereo audio supporting HDCP with the option to configure HDCP authorization.
    3. Support audio inputs grouped into Channel A and Channel B that include de-embedded audio from HDMI sources and rear-accessible captive screw connections for balanced or unbalanced line level stereo audio from each Channel. Channel B shall support two mono line or microphone level audio sources and provide selectable +48 V phantom power.
  2. Support video outputs to include:
    1. One rear-accessible HDMI confidence output supporting up to 4K/60 resolutions with re-embedded digital stereo audio
  3. Support audio outputs to include:
    1. One rear-accessible captive screw connection for a single balanced or unbalanced line-level analog stereo audio signal
  4. Support control connections to include:
    1. Four digital I/O connections for simple contact control, status, and management of digitally controlled functions
    2. One front-accessible USB-C connection
    3. One set of rear-accessible RS-232 captive screw connections
    4. One rear-accessible USB-C port for connection of an optional remote control panel, model RCP 401
  5. Support network and storage connections to include:
    1. Two 10/100/1000 BASE-T female shielded RJ-45 network connection
    2. A front-accessible USB 3.1/ USB 2.0 port with support of speeds up to 5 Gbps for connecting removable storage devices
    3. A rear-accessible USB 3.1 / USB 2.0 port with support of speeds up to 5 Gbps for connecting removable storage devices
2. Video and Audio Processing Requirements
  1. Shall support the following input signal types:
    1. Video input resolutions from 640x480 to 4096x2160
    2. Video input sampling up to 12 bits per pixel, at resolutions up to 4K
    3. Audio line levels inputs from -18dB to +24dB with adjustable levels in 1dB increments
    4. Microphone level inputs from -18 dB to +60 dB with adjustable levels in 1 dB increments
  2. Incorporate an advanced video scaler capable of:
    1. Input scaling up to two source windows from Channel A and Channel B to include:
      1. Auto-image
      2. Auto-memory
      3. HDMI over scan from 0 -5%
  3. Include clean transitions when switching between any inputs
  4. Allow position and sizing of source windows displaying input Channel A and Channel B
  5. Include the following aspect ratio options when scaling video sources:
    1. Video output fills display
    2. Video output maintains source’s original aspect ratio with no image cropping
    3. Video output maintains source’s original aspect ratio and is cropped to fill display
  6. Include real-time verification of HDCP status for each digital video input and output
  7. Identify HDCP-encrypted content on non-compatible displays or media with a black or green screen wash and HDCP message
  8. Permit localized storage and display of PNG background images behind video windows
  9. Support saving of thirty-four source window layouts as recallable presets
  10. Include selection of “no source” window as transparent or black filled window
  11. Automatically manage EDID communication between the display and connected HDMI sources
  12. Support for overlaying metadata on video recordings and streams
  13. Include audio mixing, filters, and compression DSP processing for clean audio switching and blending of source inputs
  14. Include overlay of time reference using HH:MM:SS format on the video output
  15. Support of multiple internal test patterns for setup and configuration
  16. Support time delay synchronization of audio to video through the encoder preventing lip sync errors
3. Network Requirements
  1. Include two 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 female shielded network connection with support for:
    1. Live streaming
    2. Transport of recording packages to network locations
    3. Access to embedded web interface
    4. Interfacing with AV control systems
  2. Include networking configurations for the following:
    1. Configurable MTU from 68 to 1500
    2. DHCP or Static IP addressing
  3. Configurable ports numbers including ability to disable ports for:
    1. HTTP
    2. HTTPS
    3. Telnet
    4. SSH
    5. SFTP
    6. SNMP
  4. Support for NTP time synchronization with time zone offset
  5. Support for Network configuration backup and restore via downloadable configuration file
  6. Include ability to view and set basic network configuration parameters via front panel
  7. Support network protocols including:
    1. IGMPv3 (RFC 3376)
    2. TCP/IP
    3. UDP
    4. SSL
    5. DHCP
    6. HTTP
    7. HTTPS
    8. RTP
    9. RTSP
    10. RTMP
    11. SNMP V2 (RFC 1213)
    12. SAP (RFC2974)
    13. SDP (RFC4566)
    14. QoS (RFC 2474)
    15. NTPv4 (RFC 4330)
  8. Support file transfer protocols including:
    1. FTP
    2. SFTP
    3. NFS
  9. Support network file share protocols including:
    1. SMB
    2. NFS
  10. Support Email notifications over SMTP Messaging
4. Streaming Requirements
  1. Include up to four encoders using H.264 or H.265 video compression and AAC Audio Compression
  2. Thirty-two selectable encoding configuration presets
  3. Support streaming the composited layout using independent streams
  4. Support streaming independent sources to individual streams
  5. Independent stream settings per stream to include:
    1. Support for push or pull streaming session management
    2. Support for either multicast or unicast streaming
    3. Support for frame rate from 5 to 60 fps
  6. Include independent streaming resolutions of 640x480 up through 4096x2160
  7. Include Streaming Profiles to include Base, Main, and High, and Levels including 3.0 – 5.2
  8. Support independent video streaming bit rates from 200 Kbps to 200 Mbps
  9. Support independent rate controls including VBR, CBR, and CVBR
  10. Support adjustable audio streaming bit rates from 64 Kbps to 384 Kbps
  11. Support RTSP session management
  12. Support RTMP push streaming (RTMP, RTMPS)
  13. Support use of RTP/RTCP streaming transport protocols
  14. Support use of native RTP and MPEG-2 Transport Streams (TS) in unicast or multicast
  15. Support of Transport Streams (TS) on UDP or RTP/UDP
  16. Support use of SAP SDP protocols
  17. Support RTP/RTSP, interleaved RTSP, and HTTP tunneled pull streaming transport protocols
  18. Include Audio Delay to match video delay caused by external devices (Lip Sync)
  19. Support saving and recall of thirty-two Streaming configuration presets
5. Recording Requirements
  1. Shall record and stream simultaneously at resolutions from 640x480 up to 4096x2160 (4K)
  2. Shall record and stream simultaneously at refresh frequencies of 5 – 60 Hz
  3. May record to both internal Solid State Drive (SSD) and external USB drive simultaneously
  4. May record independent sources to two separate files
  5. Shall support USB Storage with the following file formats:
    1. FAT32
    2. NTFS
    3. VFAT (long file name ext)
    4. exFAT
    5. EXT2
    6. EXT3
    7. EXT4
  6. Shall provide a 400 Gigabyte internal SSD for recording storage
  7. Shall provide a front panel and rear panel indicator light for connected USB activity
  8. Shall provide recording of content for the following:
    1. Store recorded audio visual files in a M4V or MP4 format
    2. Store JPEG thumbnail files in 848x480resolution
    3. Synchronized JPEG thumbnails for each channel
    4. Metadata information contained within a JSON file shall including the following fields:
      1. Contributor
      2. Coverage
      3. Presenter/Creator
      4. Start Date, Time Description
      5. Format
      6. Identifier/Event ID
      7. Language
      8. Publisher
      9. Relation
      10. Rights/Copyright
      11. Source
  9. Subject
  10. Title
  11. Type
  12. Course
  13. Chapter markers shall index time stamp information
  14. Shall provide transport controls to permit the recording, pause, and stop functions of a record
  15. Shall provide recording status, available space, and recording time available based upon current settings
  16. Shall provide independent information for each storage device connected
  17. Shall provide file naming options including the use of metadata and either UTC or local time
  18. Shall create JPEG thumbnail images at scheduled intervals and at index marks while recording
  19. Shall create a daily recording report detailing usage and operating data
6. Controls and Automation Requirements
  1. Allow direct system configuration from the front panel interface using:
    1. LCD display screen
    2. One dual-stacked black buttons for Menu and Enter selections
    3. Four black buttons for LCD menu navigation (up/down/left/right)
  2. Include illuminated front panel buttons to facilitate:
    1. Source selection
    2. Initiating, pausing, and stopping recording
    3. Insertion of chapter marks in recording
    4. Video preview of Confidence encoded video on front panel LCD
    5. Swapping of sources in window arrangements
  3. Include front panel LCD screen for confidence monitoring and system configuration
  4. Include four front panel LEDs to indicate I/O activity
  5. Include left and right vertical front panel LED arrays to indicate confidence preview audio level
  6. Include a reset button and associated LED to restore the unit to one of four pre-defined, programmed operational configurations
  7. Include an embedded web page for configuration, monitoring, and control that includes a confidence view of the video output
  8. Include a USB-C control port to provide a direct IP connection to the embedded webpage
  9. Include a means to lock out:
    1. All front panel controls
    2. Only menu controls to prevent unauthorized changes to configuration settings
  10. Support control applications that manage the digital I/O port functions
  11. Support external scheduling systems using iCalendar files for automated recording sessions
  12. Support the automatic transfer of content after a recording, without interrupting any other functions
  13. Include automated disk management to facilitate the deletion of old files to make room for new recordings
  14. Support for alarm notification of events by logging, front panel notification, and email notification
  15. Support for event logging and diagnostics
  16. Support remote control functions over RS-232, Telnet, and SSH, in addition to the web browser interface
7. Enterprise Integration Requirements
  1. Integrate directly with the following content management systems:
    1. Kaltura content management systems
    2. Panopto content management systems
    3. Opencast content management systems
  2. Support centralized scheduling with the following applications:
    1. Microsoft Exchange
    2. Microsoft 365
    3. Google Calendars
  3. Include automated transfer of recorded packages to:
    1. FTP Site
    2. SFTP Site
    3. NFS network file share
  4. Support recordings that are compatible with Learning Managements Systems such as:
    1. iTunes U
    2. Blackboard LMS
    3. SharePoint
    4. YouTube
    5. Moodle
    6. RSS Feed
  5. Include transfer of content to an LTI connected content management system
  6. Support system workflow alarms for events including:
    1. Loss of video or audio
    2. HDCP encryption
    3. Disk space or disk errors
    4. Recording suspended
    5. CPU usage
  7. Support automated email of error conditions and log information to defined support staff
  8. Support for SNMP v2 monitoring
8. General Requirements
  1. Shall be rack mountable, 19” wide, 1RU high metal enclosure, with pre-installed brackets
  2. Shall have dimensions of 1.7”H x 17.5”W x 10.5”D without brackets attached
  3. Shall be equipped with an internal 100 – 240VAC, 50-60Hz universal power supply
  4. Shall meet regulatory compliances
    1. Shall be certified to meet safety compliances under CE, c-UL, and UL
    2. Shall meet EMI/EMC compliances under CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, KCC, and VCCI
    3. Shall comply with requirements of RoHS and WEEE
  5. Shall provide three-year parts and labor warranty
The approved device shall be the Extron SMP 401 (60-1825-01); no alternates or equals.

SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor

Provide an audio and video media processor that switches amongst up to four available inputs into scaled processed windows or full screen views, records and streams multiple files, and outputs a digital video and audio signal. The processor shall allow clean switching, complete two window layouts with layering over configurable logo and background images, and simultaneous recording to an internal SSD drive and customer-provided external USB drive. The processor shall feature up to four streaming encoders with independent settings for resolution and bitrate. The processor shall accept up to 4K/60 sources. The processor shall include audio de-embedding of digital sources, audio mixing and re-embedding of user-configurable audio per encoder. The processor shall create up to three independent recordings and simultaneously provide up to four streams, with different encoder settings and separate audio, plus two additional independent recordings and two streams from network streaming sources.
1. Connection Requirements
  1. Support video inputs grouped into Channel A and Channel B
    1. Channel A shall include two switchable rear-accessible HDMI inputs with embedded stereo audio. HDMI inputs shall be HDCP compliant with option to configure HDCP authorization.
    2. Channel B shall include one rear HDMI input with embedded stereo audio supporting HDCP with option to configure HDCP authorization, and one rear BNC connection for 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, or SDI.
    3. Support audio inputs grouped into Channel A and Channel B that include de-embedded audio from HDMI sources and rear-accessible captive screw connections for balanced or unbalanced line level stereo audio from each Channel. Channel B shall support two mono line or microphone level audio sources and provide selectable +48 V phantom power.
  2. Support video outputs to include:
    1. One rear-accessible HDMI confidence output supporting up to 4K/60 resolutions with re-embedded digital stereo audio
  3. Support audio outputs to include:
    1. One rear-accessible captive screw connection for a single balanced or unbalanced line-level analog stereo audio signal
  4. Support control connections to include:
    1. Four digital I/O connections for simple contact control, status, and management of digitally controlled functions
    2. One front-accessible USB-C connection
    3. One set of rear-accessible RS-232 captive screw connections
    4. One rear-accessible USB-C port for connection of an optional remote control panel, model RCP 401
  5. Support network and storage connections to include:
    1. Two 10/100/1000 BASE-T female shielded RJ-45 network connection
    2. A front-accessible USB 3.1/ USB 2.0 port with support of speeds up to 5 Gbps for connecting removable storage devices
    3. A rear-accessible USB 3.1 / USB 2.0 port with support of speeds up to 5 Gbps for connecting removable storage devices
2. Video and Audio Processing Requirements
  1. Shall support the following input signal types:
    1. Video input resolutions from 640x480 to 4096x2160
    2. Video input sampling up to 12 bits per pixel, at resolutions up to 4K
    3. Audio line levels inputs from -18dB to +24dB with adjustable levels in 1dB increments
    4. Microphone level inputs from -18 dB to +60 dB with adjustable levels in 1 dB increments
  2. Incorporate an advanced video scaler capable of:
    1. Input scaling up to two source windows from Channel A and Channel B to include:
      1. Auto-image
      2. Auto-memory
      3. HDMI over scan from 0 -5%
  3. Include clean transitions when switching between any inputs
  4. Allow position and sizing of source windows displaying input Channel A and Channel B
  5. Include the following aspect ratio options when scaling video sources:
    1. Video output fills display
    2. Video output maintains source’s original aspect ratio with no image cropping
    3. Video output maintains source’s original aspect ratio and is cropped to fill display
  6. Include real-time verification of HDCP status for each digital video input and output
  7. Identify HDCP-encrypted content on non-compatible displays or media with a black or green screen wash and HDCP message
  8. Permit localized storage and display of PNG background images behind video windows
  9. Support saving of thirty-four source window layouts as recallable presets
  10. Include selection of “no source” window as transparent or black filled window
  11. Automatically manage EDID communication between the display and connected HDMI sources
  12. Support for overlaying metadata on video recordings and streams
  13. Include audio mixing, filters, and compression DSP processing for clean audio switching and blending of source inputs
  14. Include overlay of time reference using HH:MM:SS format on the video output
  15. Support of multiple internal test patterns for setup and configuration
  16. Support time delay synchronization of audio to video through the encoder preventing lip sync errors
3. Network Requirements
  1. Include two 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 female shielded network connection with support for:
    1. Live streaming
    2. Transport of recording packages to network locations
    3. Access to embedded web interface
    4. Interfacing with AV control systems
  2. Include networking configurations for the following:
    1. Configurable MTU from 68 to 1500
    2. DHCP or Static IP addressing
  3. Configurable ports numbers including ability to disable ports for:
    1. HTTP
    2. HTTPS
    3. Telnet
    4. SSH
    5. SFTP
    6. SNMP
  4. Support for NTP time synchronization with time zone offset
  5. Support for Network configuration backup and restore via downloadable configuration file
  6. Include ability to view and set basic network configuration parameters via front panel
  7. Support network protocols including:
    1. IGMPv3 (RFC 3376)
    2. TCP/IP
    3. UDP
    4. SSL
    5. DHCP
    6. HTTP
    7. HTTPS
    8. RTP
    9. RTSP
    10. RTMP
    11. SNMP V2 (RFC 1213)
    12. SAP (RFC2974)
    13. SDP (RFC4566)
    14. QoS (RFC 2474)
    15. NTPv4 (RFC 4330)
  8. Support file transfer protocols including:
    1. FTP
    2. SFTP
    3. NFS
  9. Support network file share protocols including:
    1. SMB
    2. NFS
  10. Support Email notifications over SMTP Messaging
4. Streaming Requirements
  1. Include up to four encoders using H.264 or H.265 video compression and AAC Audio Compression
  2. Thirty-two selectable encoding configuration presets
  3. Support streaming the composited layout using independent streams
  4. Support streaming independent sources to individual streams
  5. Independent stream settings per stream to include:
    1. Support for push or pull streaming session management
    2. Support for either multicast or unicast streaming
    3. Support for frame rate from 5 to 60 fps
  6. Include independent streaming resolutions of 640x480 up through 4096x2160
  7. Include Streaming Profiles to include Base, Main, and High, and Levels including 3.0 – 5.2
  8. Support independent video streaming bit rates from 200 Kbps to 200 Mbps
  9. Support independent rate controls including VBR, CBR, and CVBR
  10. Support adjustable audio streaming bit rates from 64 Kbps to 384 Kbps
  11. Support RTSP session management
  12. Support RTMP push streaming (RTMP, RTMPS)
  13. Support use of RTP/RTCP streaming transport protocols
  14. Support use of native RTP and MPEG-2 Transport Streams (TS) in unicast or multicast
  15. Support of Transport Streams (TS) on UDP or RTP/UDP
  16. Support use of SAP SDP protocols
  17. Support RTP/RTSP, interleaved RTSP, and HTTP tunneled pull streaming transport protocols
  18. Include Audio Delay to match video delay caused by external devices (Lip Sync)
  19. Support saving and recall of thirty-two Streaming configuration presets
5. Recording Requirements
  1. Shall record and stream simultaneously at resolutions from 640x480 up to 4096x2160 (4K)
  2. Shall record and stream simultaneously at refresh frequencies of 5 – 60 Hz
  3. May record to both internal Solid-State Drive (SSD) and external USB drive simultaneously
  4. May record independent sources to two separate files
  5. Shall support USB Storage with the following file formats:
    1. FAT32
    2. NTFS
    3. VFAT (long file name ext)
    4. exFAT
    5. EXT2
    6. EXT3
    7. EXT4
  6. Shall provide a 400 Gigabyte internal SSD for recording storage
  7. Shall provide a front panel and rear panel indicator light for connected USB activity
  8. Shall provide recording of content for the following:
    1. Store recorded audio visual files in a M4V or MP4 format
    2. Store JPEG thumbnail files in 848x480resolution
    3. Synchronized JPEG thumbnails for each channel
    4. Metadata information contained within a JSON file shall including the following fields:
      1. Contributor
      2. Coverage
      3. Presenter/Creator
      4. Start Date, Time Description
      5. Format
      6. Identifier/Event ID
      7. Language
      8. Publisher
      9. Relation
      10. Rights/Copyright
      11. Source
  9. Subject
  10. Title
  11. Type
  12. Course
  13. Chapter markers shall index time stamp information
  14. Shall provide transport controls to permit the recording, pause, and stop functions of a record
  15. Shall provide recording status, available space, and recording time available based upon current settings
  16. Shall provide independent information for each storage device connected
  17. Shall provide file naming options including the use of metadata and either UTC or local time
  18. Shall create JPEG thumbnail images at scheduled intervals and at index marks while recording
  19. Shall create a daily recording report detailing usage and operating data
6. Controls and Automation Requirements
  1. Allow direct system configuration from the front panel interface using:
    1. LCD display screen
    2. One dual-stacked black buttons for Menu and Enter selections
    3. Four black buttons for LCD menu navigation (up/down/left/right)
  2. Include illuminated front panel buttons to facilitate:
    1. Source selection
    2. Initiating, pausing, and stopping recording
    3. Insertion of chapter marks in recording
    4. Video preview of Confidence encoded video on front panel LCD
    5. Swapping of sources in window arrangements
  3. Include front panel LCD screen for confidence monitoring and system configuration
  4. Include four front panel LEDs to indicate I/O activity
  5. Include left and right vertical front panel LED arrays to indicate confidence preview audio level
  6. Include a reset button and associated LED to restore the unit to one of four pre-defined, programmed operational configurations
  7. Include an embedded web page for configuration, monitoring, and control that includes a confidence view of the video output
  8. Include a USB-C control port to provide a direct IP connection to the embedded webpage
  9. Include a means to lock out:
    1. All front panel controls
    2. Only menu controls to prevent unauthorized changes to configuration settings
  10. Support control applications that manage the digital I/O port functions
  11. Support external scheduling systems using iCalendar files for automated recording sessions
  12. Support the automatic transfer of content after a recording, without interrupting any other functions
  13. Include automated disk management to facilitate the deletion of old files to make room for new recordings
  14. Support for alarm notification of events by logging, front panel notification, and email notification
  15. Support for event logging and diagnostics
  16. Support remote control functions over RS-232, Telnet, and SSH, in addition to the web browser interface
7. Enterprise Integration Requirements
  1. Integrate directly with the following content management systems:
    1. Kaltura content management systems
    2. Panopto content management systems
    3. Opencast content management systems
  2. Support centralized scheduling with the following applications:
    1. Microsoft Exchange
    2. Microsoft 365
    3. Google Calendars
  3. Include automated transfer of recorded packages to:
    1. FTP Site
    2. SFTP Site
    3. NFS network file share
  4. Support recordings that are compatible with Learning Managements Systems such as:
    1. iTunes U
    2. Blackboard LMS
    3. SharePoint
    4. YouTube
    5. Moodle
    6. RSS Feed
  5. Include transfer of content to an LTI connected content management system
  6. Support system workflow alarms for events including:
    1. Loss of video or audio
    2. HDCP encryption
    3. Disk space or disk errors
    4. Recording suspended
    5. CPU usage
  7. Support automated email of error conditions and log information to defined support staff
  8. Support for SNMP v2 monitoring
8. General Requirements
  1. Shall be rack mountable, 19” wide, 1RU high metal enclosure, with pre-installed brackets
  2. Shall have dimensions of 1.7”H x 17.5”W x 10.5”D without brackets attached
  3. Shall be equipped with an internal 100 – 240VAC, 50-60Hz universal power supply
  4. Shall meet regulatory compliances
    1. Shall be certified to meet safety compliances under CE, c-UL, and UL
    2. Shall meet EMI/EMC compliances under CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, KCC, and VCCI
    3. Shall comply with requirements of RoHS and WEEE
  5. Shall provide three year parts and labor warranty
The approved device shall be the Extron SMP 401 12G-SDI (60-1825-02); no alternates or equals.

SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor

Provide an audio and video media processor that switches amongst up to four available inputs into scaled processed windows or full screen views, records and streams multiple files, and outputs a digital video and audio signal. The processor shall allow clean switching, complete two window layouts with layering over configurable logo and background images, and simultaneous recording to an internal SSD drive and customer-provided external USB drive. The processor shall feature up to four streaming encoders with independent settings for resolution and bitrate. The processor shall accept up to 4K/60 sources. The processor shall include audio de-embedding of digital sources, audio mixing and re-embedding of user-configurable audio per encoder. The processor shall create up to three independent recordings and simultaneously provide up to four streams, with different encoder settings and separate audio, plus two additional independent recordings and two streams from network streaming sources.
1. Connection Requirements
  1. Support video inputs grouped into Channel A and Channel B
    1. Channel A shall include two switchable rear-accessible HDMI inputs with embedded stereo audio. HDMI inputs shall be HDCP compliant with option to configure HDCP authorization.
    2. Channel B shall include one rear HDMI input with embedded stereo audio supporting HDCP with option to configure HDCP authorization, and one rear BNC connection for 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, or SDI.
    3. Support audio inputs grouped into Channel A and Channel B that include de-embedded audio from HDMI sources and rear-accessible captive screw connections for balanced or unbalanced line level stereo audio from each Channel. Channel B shall support two mono line or microphone level audio sources and provide selectable +48 V phantom power.
  2. Support video outputs to include:
    1. One rear-accessible HDMI confidence output supporting up to 4K/60 resolutions with re-embedded digital stereo audio
  3. Support audio outputs to include:
    1. One rear-accessible captive screw connection for a single balanced or unbalanced line-level analog stereo audio signal
  4. Support control connections to include:
    1. Four digital I/O connections for simple contact control, status, and management of digitally controlled functions
    2. One front-accessible USB-C connection
    3. One set of rear-accessible RS-232 captive screw connections
    4. One rear-accessible USB-C port for connection of an optional remote control panel, model RCP 401
  5. Support network and storage connections to include:
    1. Two 10/100/1000 BASE-T female shielded RJ-45 network connection
    2. A front-accessible USB 3.1/ USB 2.0 port with support of speeds up to 5 Gbps for connecting removable storage devices
    3. A rear-accessible USB 3.1 / USB 2.0 port with support of speeds up to 5 Gbps for connecting removable storage devices
2. Video and Audio Processing Requirements
  1. Shall support the following input signal types:
    1. Video input resolutions from 640x480 to 4096x2160
    2. Video input sampling up to 12 bits per pixel, at resolutions up to 4K
    3. Audio line levels inputs from -18dB to +24dB with adjustable levels in 1dB increments
    4. Microphone level inputs from -18 dB to +60 dB with adjustable levels in 1 dB increments
  2. Incorporate an advanced video scaler capable of:
    1. Input scaling up to two source windows from Channel A and Channel B to include:
      1. Auto-image
      2. Auto-memory
      3. HDMI over scan from 0 -5%
  3. Include clean transitions when switching between any inputs
  4. Allow position and sizing of source windows displaying input Channel A and Channel B
  5. Include the following aspect ratio options when scaling video sources:
    1. Video output fills display
    2. Video output maintains source’s original aspect ratio with no image cropping
    3. Video output maintains source’s original aspect ratio and is cropped to fill display
  6. Include real-time verification of HDCP status for each digital video input and output
  7. Identify HDCP-encrypted content on non-compatible displays or media with a black or green screen wash and HDCP message
  8. Permit localized storage and display of PNG background images behind video windows
  9. Support saving of thirty-four source window layouts as recallable presets
  10. Include selection of “no source” window as transparent or black filled window
  11. Automatically manage EDID communication between the display and connected HDMI sources
  12. Support for overlaying metadata on video recordings and streams
  13. Include audio mixing, filters, and compression DSP processing for clean audio switching and blending of source inputs
  14. Include overlay of time reference using HH:MM:SS format on the video output
  15. Support of multiple internal test patterns for setup and configuration
  16. Support time delay synchronization of audio to video through the encoder preventing lip sync errors
3. Network Requirements
  1. Include two 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 female shielded network connection with support for:
    1. Live streaming
    2. Transport of recording packages to network locations
    3. Access to embedded web interface
    4. Interfacing with AV control systems
  2. Include networking configurations for the following:
    1. Configurable MTU from 68 to 1500
    2. DHCP or Static IP addressing
  3. Configurable ports numbers including ability to disable ports for:
    1. HTTP
    2. HTTPS
    3. Telnet
    4. SSH
    5. SFTP
    6. SNMP
  4. Support for NTP time synchronization with time zone offset
  5. Support for Network configuration backup and restore via downloadable configuration file
  6. Include ability to view and set basic network configuration parameters via front panel
  7. Support network protocols including:
    1. IGMPv3 (RFC 3376)
    2. TCP/IP
    3. UDP
    4. SSL
    5. DHCP
    6. HTTP
    7. HTTPS
    8. RTP
    9. RTSP
    10. RTMP
    11. SNMP V2 (RFC 1213)
    12. SAP (RFC2974)
    13. SDP (RFC4566)
    14. QoS (RFC 2474)
    15. NTPv4 (RFC 4330)
  8. Support file transfer protocols including:
    1. FTP
    2. SFTP
    3. NFS
  9. Support network file share protocols including:
    1. SMB
    2. NFS
  10. Support Email notifications over SMTP Messaging
4. Streaming Requirements
  1. Include up to four encoders using H.264 or H.265 video compression and AAC Audio Compression
  2. Thirty-two selectable encoding configuration presets
  3. Support streaming the composited layout using independent streams
  4. Support streaming independent sources to individual streams
  5. Independent stream settings per stream to include:
    1. Support for push or pull streaming session management
    2. Support for either multicast or unicast streaming
    3. Support for frame rate from 5 to 60 fps
  6. Include independent streaming resolutions of 640x480 up through 4096x2160
  7. Include Streaming Profiles to include Base, Main, and High, and Levels including 3.0 – 5.2
  8. Support independent video streaming bit rates from 200 Kbps to 200 Mbps
  9. Support independent rate controls including VBR, CBR, and CVBR
  10. Support adjustable audio streaming bit rates from 64 Kbps to 384 Kbps
  11. Support RTSP session management
  12. Support RTMP push streaming (RTMP, RTMPS)
  13. Support use of RTP/RTCP streaming transport protocols
  14. Support use of native RTP and MPEG-2 Transport Streams (TS) in unicast or multicast
  15. Support of Transport Streams (TS) on UDP or RTP/UDP
  16. Support use of SAP SDP protocols
  17. Support RTP/RTSP, interleaved RTSP, and HTTP tunneled pull streaming transport protocols
  18. Include Audio Delay to match video delay caused by external devices (Lip Sync)
  19. Support saving and recall of thirty-two Streaming configuration presets
5. Recording Requirements
  1. Shall record and stream simultaneously at resolutions from 640x480 up to 4096x2160 (4K)
  2. Shall record and stream simultaneously at refresh frequencies of 5 – 60 Hz
  3. May record to both internal Solid-State Drive (SSD) and external USB drive simultaneously
  4. May record independent sources to two separate files
  5. Shall support USB Storage with the following file formats:
    1. FAT32
    2. NTFS
    3. VFAT (long file name ext)
    4. exFAT
    5. EXT2
    6. EXT3
    7. EXT4
  6. Shall provide a 400 Gigabyte internal SSD for recording storage
  7. Shall provide a front panel and rear panel indicator light for connected USB activity
  8. Shall provide recording of content for the following:
    1. Store recorded audio visual files in a M4V or MP4 format
    2. Store JPEG thumbnail files in 848x480resolution
    3. Synchronized JPEG thumbnails for each channel
    4. Metadata information contained within a JSON file shall including the following fields:
      1. Contributor
      2. Coverage
      3. Presenter/Creator
      4. Start Date, Time Description
      5. Format
      6. Identifier/Event ID
      7. Language
      8. Publisher
      9. Relation
      10. Rights/Copyright
      11. Source
  9. Subject
  10. Title
  11. Type
  12. Course
  13. Chapter markers shall index time stamp information
  14. Shall provide transport controls to permit the recording, pause, and stop functions of a record
  15. Shall provide recording status, available space, and recording time available based upon current settings
  16. Shall provide independent information for each storage device connected
  17. Shall provide file naming options including the use of metadata and either UTC or local time
  18. Shall create JPEG thumbnail images at scheduled intervals and at index marks while recording
  19. Shall create a daily recording report detailing usage and operating data
6. Controls and Automation Requirements
  1. Allow direct system configuration from the front panel interface using:
    1. LCD display screen
    2. One dual-stacked black buttons for Menu and Enter selections
    3. Four black buttons for LCD menu navigation (up/down/left/right)
  2. Include illuminated front panel buttons to facilitate:
    1. Source selection
    2. Initiating, pausing, and stopping recording
    3. Insertion of chapter marks in recording
    4. Video preview of Confidence encoded video on front panel LCD
    5. Swapping of sources in window arrangements
  3. Include front panel LCD screen for confidence monitoring and system configuration
  4. Include four front panel LEDs to indicate I/O activity
  5. Include left and right vertical front panel LED arrays to indicate confidence preview audio level
  6. Include a reset button and associated LED to restore the unit to one of four pre-defined, programmed operational configurations
  7. Include an embedded web page for configuration, monitoring, and control that includes a confidence view of the video output
  8. Include a USB-C control port to provide a direct IP connection to the embedded webpage
  9. Include a means to lock out:
    1. All front panel controls
    2. Only menu controls to prevent unauthorized changes to configuration settings
  10. Support control applications that manage the digital I/O port functions
  11. Support external scheduling systems using iCalendar files for automated recording sessions
  12. Support the automatic transfer of content after a recording, without interrupting any other functions
  13. Include automated disk management to facilitate the deletion of old files to make room for new recordings
  14. Support for alarm notification of events by logging, front panel notification, and email notification
  15. Support for event logging and diagnostics
  16. Support remote control functions over RS-232, Telnet, and SSH, in addition to the web browser interface
7. Enterprise Integration Requirements
  1. Integrate directly with the following content management systems:
    1. Kaltura content management systems
    2. Panopto content management systems
    3. Opencast content management systems
  2. Support centralized scheduling with the following applications:
    1. Microsoft Exchange
    2. Microsoft 365
    3. Google Calendars
  3. Include automated transfer of recorded packages to:
    1. FTP Site
    2. SFTP Site
    3. NFS network file share
  4. Support recordings that are compatible with Learning Managements Systems such as:
    1. iTunes U
    2. Blackboard LMS
    3. SharePoint
    4. YouTube
    5. Moodle
    6. RSS Feed
  5. Include transfer of content to an LTI connected content management system
  6. Support system workflow alarms for events including:
    1. Loss of video or audio
    2. HDCP encryption
    3. Disk space or disk errors
    4. Recording suspended
    5. CPU usage
  7. Support automated email of error conditions and log information to defined support staff
  8. Support for SNMP v2 monitoring
8. General Requirements
  1. Shall be rack mountable, 19” wide, 1RU high metal enclosure, with pre-installed brackets
  2. Shall have dimensions of 1.7”H x 17.5”W x 10.5”D without brackets attached
  3. Shall be equipped with an internal 100 – 240VAC, 50-60Hz universal power supply
  4. Shall meet regulatory compliances
    1. Shall be certified to meet safety compliances under CE, c-UL, and UL
    2. Shall meet EMI/EMC compliances under CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, KCC, and VCCI
    3. Shall comply with requirements of RoHS and WEEE
  5. Shall provide three year parts and labor warranty
The approved device shall be the Extron SMP 401 12G-SDI (60-1825-02); no alternates or equals.

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