Matrox VS4 not only sends the video feeds to Wirecast for streaming, it simultaneously provides high-quality ISO recording of all the original video and audio feeds to NLE-friendly codecs
Matrox® Video today announced the immediate availability of support for Telestream® Wirecast 6.0 for Windows® with the Matrox VS4 quad HD capture card.
In a single PCIe slot, Matrox VS4 provides up to four independent HD-SDI inputs with up to 8 embedded audio channels per SDI source and automatic input detection. Matrox VS4 not only sends the video feeds to Wirecast for streaming, it simultaneously provides high-quality ISO recording of all the original video and audio feeds to NLE-friendly codecs — ready for post-event editing.
Wirecast 6.0 adds powerful new production capabilities including the creation of playlists on the fly, easy replay of important moments and easy social media integration with Twitter messages overlaid directly onto the broadcast.
“Wirecast provides a cost-effective solution for the creation and streaming of professional-quality live video productions to online audiences,” said Tom Prehn, Wirecast product manager at Telestream. “Matrox is a valued industry partner that has been at the forefront of streaming technology. The integration between Wirecast 6 and Matrox VS4 provide users powerful live streaming production with 64-bit technology, virtually unlimited memory, improved stability and performance as well as powerful ISO recording of their live streams.”
“With full turnkey, multi-channel HD streaming and recording systems based on VS4 and Wirecast available from some certified systems builders starting under $5000, virtually anyone can create professional-looking live web shows,” said Wayne Andrews product manager at Matrox. “Users can stream multiple live cameras while dynamically mixing in other media such as movies, images and sounds, and adding production features such as transitions, built-in titles, chroma key, virtual sets and live scoreboards.”
Price and availability
Wirecast 6.0 is available from the Telestream store.The Matrox VS4 card is available through a worldwide network of authorized dealers priced at $1,495 US (€1295, £995) not including local taxes and delivery. Matrox VS4 is also available in a bundle that includes the card and the new VS4Recorder Pro multi-channel recording software priced at $2,495 US (€1,995, £1,595).
About Matrox Video
Matrox Video is a technology and market leader in the field of 4K, HD and SD digital video hardware and software for accelerated H.264 encoding, realtime editing, audio/video input/output, streaming, A/V signal conversion, capture/playout servers, channel-in-a-box systems and CGs. Matrox's Emmy award-winning technology powers a full range of multi-screen content creation and delivery platforms used by broadcasters, telcos, cable operators, post-production facilities, live event producers, videographers and A/V professionals worldwide. Founded in 1976, Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada. For more information, visit www.matrox.com/video.