The Sonic SD-series range of hardware encoders simultaneously delivers cinematic-quality MPEG video and pristine surround sound, from a variety of digital and analog sources, on both Windows and Macintosh, to suit your needs. If you are a multimedia artist, corporate video producer or Hollywood DVD facility, Sonic has the ultimate hardware encoder to suit your needs, and your budget.
Read on to learn more about the SD-series Encoders and to see which one is right for you, or contact your Sonic Reseller to get a demonstration today.
- Cinematic-quality encoding for commercial feature film releases
- Real-time encoding and decoding using SDI input and output
- Ultimate video quality at low bit-rates with Advanced Constant-Q™ VBR encoding
- AutoCadence™ Inverse Telecine and 24P processing
- One- or two-pass CBR and two-pass VBR encode styles
- Preview during encode (A/B switching)
- Real-time surround PCM, Dolby Digital and stereo MPEG-1 layer II audio encoding via balanced analog or AES/EBU digital audio inputs
The SD-series range of encoders offers the widest variety of features, the highest quality at any price point and an easy upgrade path from the SD-500 to the SD-2000. To help you decide which is best for you and your business, please refer to the comparison chart to compare the features of each.
You can find out more in the SD-series Specifications for the SD-1000 and the SD-2000 Encoders.
*Windows version available early 2004 |