Why should I upgrade my servers?

As requirements in live production continue to evolve at a rapid pace, it might be time for you to upgrade to the latest XT-VIA line of EVS servers. Take advantage of our upgrade offer to move on up now!
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Your entry to the LiveCeption solution

At the heart of our LiveCeption solution, XT-VIA integrates perfectly with the new LSM-VIA replay system and with many third-party technology partners for seamless operations.

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EVS LSM-VIA operators

Native IP connectivity for on-prem and remote operations

Using all the advantages the LSM-VIA remote brings:
  • Greater flexibility & scalability
  • Operator usability & better ergonomics
  • IP connectivity, removing the need for RS422 patch panels
  • Integrated touch screen for an unmatched level of intuitiveness
  • Customizable buttons

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XNet-VIA

Simple and fast media sharing between servers

EVS’ XNet-VIA media sharing network allows for 3x faster sharing management, distributed topologies, and connectivity between a larger number of servers using 10 Gb/s Ethernet, without needing any complex IT knowledge.

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More channels for more flexibility

Enabled by an increased internal bandwidth, XT-VIA empowers more productions including 6x channels of UHD-4K-2160p, and increased channel counts exceeding 12 channels for more flexible SuperMotion (SLSM) configurations in all formats. Some examples:
  • 10 IN + 2 OUT 
    6 SLSM 2x + 2 IN + 4 OUT 
    8 SLSM 2x + 4 OUT 
    3 SLSM 4x + 2 IN + 2 OUT 
    3 SLSM 4x + 4 OUT 
    2 SLSM 8x + 2OUT 
    2 SLSM 8x + 1 IN + 2OUT 
    2 SLSM 3x + 4IN + 4OUT 
    1 SLSM 3x + 2 SLSM 2x on FHD + 2 IN + 4 OUT

  • 6 IN + 6 OUT
    10 IN + 2 OUT
    8 IN + 4 OUT
    2 SLSM 4x + 6 IN + 2 OUT
    2 SLSM 6x + 2 IN + 2 OUT
    2 SLSM 8x + 2 IN + 1 OUT
    2 SLSM 8x + 1 IN + 2 OUT
    1 SLSM 8x + 1 SLSM 4x + 2 OUT
    1 SLSM 6x + 1 SLSM 4x + 2 OUT 
    1 SLSM 6x + 2 SLSM 3x + 2 OUT

  • 6 IN
    5 IN + 1 OUT
    1 IN + 3 OUT
    4 OUT
    1 SLSM 3x + 1 IN + 1 OUT
    1 SLSM 3x + 2 IN + 1 OUT
    1 SLSM 3x + 2 OUT
    1 SLSM 3x + 1 IN + 2 OUT
    1 SLSM 3x + 3 OUT
    1 SLSM 4x + 2 OUT
    1 SLSM 4x + 1 IN + 1 OUT

     

HDR white paper

Supporting all codecs for HDR in 1080p, 4K and 8K UHD

  • FHD-1080p : DNxHD, ProRes, XAVC-I, AVC-I
  • UHD-4K-2160p: XAVC-4K, DNxHR
  • 8K-UHD configured as QUAD 4K I/Os
  • HDR curves: PQ, HLG, S Log 3 
  • Conversion of HDR to SDR on embedded Multiviewer, removing the need for any additional monitoring investment

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Use 1080p in UHD productions through upscaling

The XT-VIA can upscale 1080p to 4K for UHD playout, making production workflows easy to mix and match content on the fly. Full HD live media can be shared with other local or distant servers and play out all content over UHD 4K outputs by upscaling the HD content in real time during playout.

IP support enabling more than just SMPTE ST2110 integration

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  • ST2022 compatible
  • ST2110-10 system timing
  • ST2110-20 uncompressed active video
  • ST2110-30 uncompressed PCM audio
  • ST2110-31 compressed AC-3 audio
  • ST2110-40 ancillary data
  • NMOS IS-04 v1.2 compliant
  • NMOS IS-05 V1.0 compliant
  • DHCP on live IP interfaces
  • Flexible connectivity - choose between 10Gbps and 100Gbps, still with SDI connectors when required.
Multiviewer screen

New multiviewer

Supporting IP ST2110 and offering more flexible monitoring layouts

  • 4 multiviewer outputs per server​
  • Up to 14 pictures in one multiviewer
  • Tally support with TSL
  • Various multiviewer layouts, for example:
    • 2 (1 + 1)​
    • 6 (3 + 2 small + 1 large)​
    • 10 (4 + 3 + 3)​
    • 10 (4 + 4 + 2) ​
    • 12 (4 + 4 + 4)​
    • 12 (5 + 5 + 2) ​
    • 14 (5+5+3+1)​
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Flexible ordering model

Effortlessly adjust your production capacity to your changing requirements. You can start with for instance a 4 channel system and later upgrade to a 12 ch system just through additional licenses. No hardware upgrades are required. You can choose from three dynamic licensing modes (Multicam, Spotbox, Sportlight) and scale up or down as needed.

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EVS Technical Assistance
Continue receiving world-class support

To continue benefitting from the world-class support and assistance you are accustomed to, you will need to make sure you upgrade your servers to XT-VIA. Please refer to our end-of-life announcements page to find out when your old servers are going out of service.

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Move on up now!
 
Get in touch with us today to find out more about our upgrade offer. 

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