HDSTORM Plus Package

HDMI-Based Editing For The Digital Generation
A single PCI Express form factor board and packaged with a full version of the latest EDIUS editing software, HDSTORM™ allows you to work with HDMI inputs and outputs, and has a Canopus HQ hardware codec built-in for optimized, CPU-free capture.

HDSTORM empowers you with constantly synced, full-resolution preview of effects and content directly from the EDIUS timeline. The power of having the Canopus HQ codec on-board means you won't be restricted by CPU speeds or workstation limitations when ingesting or creating high-quality Canopus HQ AVI files for editing. Keeping the compression processing separate from your CPU brings new reliability and system performance to the editing and effects creation environment.

Working as a perfect combination of software and hardware, HDSTORM can handle any mix of HD and SD video content; unlimited video, audio, title, and graphics layers; and any combination of real-time effects.

If you are still making the transition to an all-digital, high-definition workflow, you can purchase the optional HDSTORM Bay at any time, to add a comprehensive set of analog inputs and outputs. 

Key Features

Edit any mix of SD and HD resolution video content together in real time
Works with many different native video formats, including DV, HDV, AVCHD, uncompressed, and more
New GPU-accelerated 3D transitions
Real-time editing performance increases as CPU power increases
Supports newer file-based formats, including Infinity™ JPEG 2000, XDCAM and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCam
HDMI input/output for connectivity with HDMI devices and real-time monitoring from the included EDIUS NLE software
Canopus HQ hardware encoder for fast, high-quality capture of video to Canopus HQ AVI files
Windows XP and Windows Vista support
Bay option for HD/SD analog component, S-Video, and composite input/output
Advanced hardware video input filtering and high-quality analog inputs/outputs (as standard with HDSTORM Plus, or when adding optional bay to HDSTORM)

Package Contents

HDSTORM PCI-Express card
EDIUS installation disk set (DVD-ROM)
EDIUS bonus disk (DVD-ROM)
TitleMotion Pro disk
USB license key
QuickStart guide
Hardware setup manual
5.25" HDSTORM bay (HDSTORM Plus only)
HDSTORM bay connector cable (HDSTORM Plus only)
S-Video conversion cables (2) (HDSTORM Plus only)

Specifications:

HDSTORM
Bus Interface
PCI Express Rev. 1.1 x1 lane

Video Formats (Output) (CEA-861D)

1920x1080/59.94i, 1920x1080/ 50i, 1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x1080/59.94i
1280x720/59.94p, 1280x720/50p, 960x720/59.94p
720x480/59.94p, 720x576/50p
720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i

Video Formats (Input) (CEA-861D)

1920x1080/59.94i, 1920x1080/ 50i, 1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x1080/59.94i
1280x720/59.94p, 1280x720/50p, 960x720/59.94p
720x480/59.94p, 720x576/50p
720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i

Video Output Connector
HDMI 1 port (HDCP not supported)

Video Input Connector
HDMI 1 port (HDCP not supported)

Audio Formats
LPCM 48/44.1/32kHz 24-bit

Audio Output Connectors
HDMI LPCM 8-channel
Monitor: line output (stereo mini-jack)

Audio Input Connector
HDMI (LPCM 8-channels)

Power Requirements: +12V: TBD, +3.3V: 3A
Physical Dimensions: 190 x 111 mm (7.5 x 4.375 in.) (HxW)
Regulatory Compliance: CE, FCC CLASS B, C-Tick

HDSTORM Plus
(as above, but with the following additional features)

Analog Formats (Output)

1920x1080/59.94i, 1920x1080/ 50i, 1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x1080/59.94i (SMPTE 274M)
1280x720/59.94p, 1280x720/ 50p, 960x720/59.94p (SMPTE 296M)
720x480/59.94p, 720x576/ 50p (SMPTE 294M)
720x486/59.94i, 720x576/ 50i (SMPTE 259M-C)

Analog Input Formats

1920x1080/59.94i, 1920x1080/ 50i, 1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x1080/59.94i,
iSMPTE 274M
1280x720/59.94p, 1280x720/ 50p, 960x720/59.94p, iSMPTE 296M
720x480/59.94p, 720x576/ 50p (SMPTE 294M)
720x486/59.94i, 720x576/ 50i (SMPTE 259M-C)

Video Output Connector
Additional HDMI 1 port (HDCP not supported)
Analog component (S-Video, component YPbPr)

Video Input Connector
Additional HDMI 1 port (HDCP not supported)
Analog Component (S-Video, component YPbPr)

Audio Formats
Analog I/O: 48 kHz, 24-bit

Audio Output Connectors
HDMI LPCM 8-channels
Line (RCA connectors: stereo)

Audio Input Connector
HDMI LPCM 8-channels
Line (RCA connectors: stereo)
Board-to-Bay Connection: cable supplied (LVDS)Power Requirements (Bay): +12V: TBD. +5V TBD (via HDD power cable)
Physical Dimensions (Bay): 143 x 42 x 165 mm (5.63 x 1.65 x 6.5 in.) (WxHxD)

Minimum System Requirements

Intel or AMD CPU with a 3 GHz processor speed or faster (multiple CPUs and/or multi-core CPUs are recommended. SSE2 and SSE3 instruction set supported)
1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
One free PCI Express bus slot
800 MB or more space required for software installation
Drive with ATA100/7,200rpm or faster is necessary for video storage:
Available HDD disc space should be twice the size of the file to be edited
RAID-0 is recommended for HD resolution editing
A graphics card supported by Direct3D 9.0c or later, and PixelShader Model 3.0 or later is required
Sound card with WDM driver support required
DVD-ROM Drive required for software installation
DVD-R/RW or DVD+R/RW drive is required when creating DVD-Video with DVD Creator
One free 5.25" bay required for HDSTORM bay
Free USB port (1.1 or higher) is required for security key
Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional (SP2 or later, 32-bit)
Windows Vista (SP1 or later, 32-bit), including the following operation systems:
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Ultimate

Please check http://www.grassvalley.com/ for the latest information on compatible graphics cards for GPU effects. As a general guideline:

For SD editing: 128 MB or larger required, 256 MB or larger recommended
For HD editing: 256 MB or larger required, 512 MB or larger recommended