Live Content Producer
AWS-G500E
The Anycast Station™ Live Content Producer AWS-G500E is a solution that combines decades of Sony AV expertise
together with industry-leading IT technology.
Designed as a powerful content creation tool for live event programming, it is comprised of a high-quality video switcher,
an audio mixer, a large LCD display, Text Typing Tool software, and a streaming encoder and server - all packed into an
attaché case-size chassis weighing only about 17 lb 10 oz (8 kg)*.
To accommodate today’s growing needs to integrate video, audio, and a variety of PC input sources in live events, the
AWS-G500E provides a comprehensive set of AV and IT inputs.
The AWS-G500E is flexible in terms of configuration to suit the exact needs of each particular user in terms of input
signals. A wide variety of optional modules for input sources are provided such as SD, HD, and PC video signals.
In addition, Sony has introduced the new optional BKAW-581 Serial Digital Interface Module, which specializes in SDI
input and output (480i/59.94, 576i/50), as well as supporting embedded audio. This module is an affordable solution
for customers who require an SD setup, and is especially beneficial for studio and live shooting applications.
If customers wish to upgrade to an HD configuration as their needs grow, they can simply replace the BKAW-581 with an
optional HD interface module.
The AWS-G500E performs the unique processing that allows live switching between these video and computer sources
without the use of external line converters and without degrading picture quality.
When it comes to program delivery, the AWS-G500E is also very flexible. Straight from the AWS-G500E, the user can feed
programs to a TV transmitter for live broadcast, record onto tape, feed the switched program output directly to large
venue displays, store input sources and a PGM output to external hard disk drives, and stream the program on the web
on a live or on-demand basis.
The AWS-G500E also includes beneficial Text Typing Tool software as standard, which allows operators to easily generate
still text for superimposition on the program output.
With all these unique features, plus a logical design for ultimate ease of use, the AWS-G500E combined with a wide
range of optional modules is a powerful tool that can be used by anyone, anytime, and anywhere - for remote television
broadcast operations, church productions, product promotions, event and live staging, music clip creation, conferences,
seminars, and distance learning. Just plug in the power cord, turn on the power, and deliver the program.
Input Source Recording
Camera 1
Camera 3
Camera 2
Projector
Internet
Streaming
Presentation Materials
*When all three slots for optional modules are fully loaded.
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