SALES MANUAL
STORM 3G & STORM 3G Elite
November 2010
With the release of EDIUS® 6, Grass Valley™ introduces two hardware products supporting high-end editing environments: STORM 3G™ and STORM 3G Elite. Both products were developed for professionals seeking the highest quality in a video editing environment and support the latest SMPTE standard: 3G-SDI. This sales manual presents an overview of STORM 3G and STORM 3G Elite and their respective sales propositions.
STORM 3G & STORM 3G Elite Summary
The following products will be shipping with a full copy of EDIUS 6 bundled:
- STORM 3G: PCIe-based nonlinear editing board supporting 3G-SDI.
- STORM 3G Elite: Nonlinear editing I/O unit supporting 3G-SDI.
The major advantage of STORM 3G/STORM 3G Elite is support for the latest SDI standard, 3G-SDI. Basic specifications include support for 3G-SDI I/O, 1080p 50/60, and 10-bit video processing.
STORM 3G & STORM 3G Key Features
| Feature | STORM 3G | STORM 3G Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | PCIe nonlinear editing board supporting 3G-SDI | Nonlinear editing I/O unit supporting 3G-SDI |
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| Audio Features | Provides high-quality audio via SDI and HDMI |
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| TC Features | Optional support timecode I/O | Timecode I/O (In/Out) supported |
| Control Features | RS-422 port for VTR control | Dual RS-422 ports for VTR control (master & slave) |
| Other | 19" rackmount, 2 RU |
Connectivity Diagrams
STORM 3G System Chart: Depicts connections from a "GV Turnkey" system to "STORM 3G" via RS-422A, HD/SD-SDI, HD/SD REF, and HDMI. "STORM 3G" connects to a "VTR" via RS-422A and HD/SD-SDI, and to a "Video Monitor" via HDMI. An "SG" unit connects via HD/SD REF.
STORM 3G Elite System Chart: Shows a "GV Turnkey" system connecting to the "STORM 3G Elite Breakout Box" via a PCIe 4x board (for desktop PCs) or PCIe 1x card (for laptop PCs) and Digital Bus. The Breakout Box interfaces with a "VTR" (RS-422A, HD/SD-SDI), provides various video and audio inputs/outputs (HD/SD-SDI, HD/SD Component Video, AES/EBU, Analog Audio, Composite, HDMI), timecode (TC), and reference (HD/SD REF) connections. It also connects to a "Video Monitor" via HDMI and an "SG" unit via HD/SD REF.
STORM 3G & STORM 3G Elite Sales Points
3G-SDI Support (STORM 3G & STORM 3G Elite)
3G-SDI is a new standard for fast transfer of up to YCbCr 4:2:2/1080p/10-bit data.
- Fast 3 Gb/s data transfer is possible over a single cable.
- 75 Ohm coax cables used for SD/HD-SDI are supported, eliminating the need to invest in additional infrastructure.
- Powerful 10-bit processing (1024 shades) provides images at four times the level of ordinary 8-bit processing (256 shades).
Provides a Rich I/O Environment (STORM 3G Elite)
Video I/O
Dual SDI interfaces for input and output via coax (BNC) cables, one analog component interface (up to 1080i, with separate input and output for Y/Pb/Pn), and one analog composite interface (input and output of SD only) ensure exceptional freedom in video input and output. The dual SDI interfaces can be used as two separate 3G-SDI lines (one line with HD and the other with high-quality SD, through hardware-based down-conversion).
Audio I/O
Four pairs of digital audio (AES/EBU) inputs and outputs are ready for connection to coax (BNC) cables, with four pairs of analog audio inputs and outputs for XLR connection. Another phantom-powered XLR interface enables switching between line-in and mic recording and is useful for voiceover.
Monitoring
HDMI input and output enables monitoring in full HD.
Reference
Analog audio interfaces for monitoring include both an XLR (L/R) and RCA. REF IN / REF through / REF OUT.
Other
Timecode port (IN/OUT) and a "connector lock" power cable connection, preventing accidental disconnection.
Specifications Far Surpassing Current Competitive Products (STORM 3G Elite)
A competitive product to STORM 3G Elite is Avid Nitris DX. Specifications comparison highlights significant advantages for STORM 3G Elite in terms of performance and cost.
| Specification | Grass Valley STORM 3G Elite | Avid Nitris DX |
|---|---|---|
| SDI I/O | Dual 3G SDI | Dual 1.5G SDI |
| HDMI | HDMI In/Out | No HDMI In |
| AES/EBU I/F | 8ch AES/EBU with BNC connector | 8ch AES/EBU with DB25 connector |
| Mic input | Dedicated voiceover input with mic power supply | No mic input |
| VTR control | Dual RS-422 | Single RS-422 |
| PC audio support | USB audio | Sound card I/O (analog) |
| Hardware codec | HQ codec available even for laptop mode | DNxHD not available with laptop |
| Price | $5,999 including EDIUS 6 | $14,500 including Media Composer 5 |
STORM 3G & Optional Board Specifications
STORM 3G Main Board
Bus I/F
PCI Express x4 (rev 1.1)
Input/output connectors
- HD/SD-SDI input: BNC x1. Video: In compliance with SMPTE 292M, 259M-C. Audio: In compliance with SMPTE 299M, 272M-A.
- HD/SD-SDI output: BNC x1. Video: In compliance with SMPTE 292M, 259M-C. Audio: In compliance with SMPTE 299M, 272M-A.
- HDMI output: HDMI™ Mini Connector x1 (LPCM 8-channel audio supported).
- Analog audio output: Internal connector x1, unbalanced stereo.
- Reference input: BNC x1. NTSC/PAL black burst or HD tri-level sync.
- VTR control: D-SUB 9-pin x1, RS-422A.
External dimensions
167.65 (W) x 111.15 (H) mm (6.6 x 4.4 in.), excl. PCI bracket
Weight
Approx. 170 g (0.39 lbs.), incl. PCI bracket
Maximum consumption current
+3.3V/0.5A, +12V/1.6A
Operating temperature/ humidity
0-45°C (32-113°F) / 10-80% (non condensing)
STORM 3G Expansion Board (Optional)
Input/output connectors
- Reference output: BNC x2, NTSC/PAL BB or HD tri-level sync (NTSC-BB: -286 mV, PAL-BB: -300 mV, HDTV: ±300 mV).
- TC input: BNC x1. Time code, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ, unbalanced.
External dimensions
90 (W) x 106.65 (H) mm (3.5 x 4.2 in.), excl. PCI bracket
Operating temperature
0-45°C (32-113°F)
STORM 3G Connectivity
STORM 3G Main Board
[1] HDMI OUT: HDMI mini output connector.
[2] SDI OUT: SDI output connector.
[3] REF IN: Reference input connector.
[4] SDI IN: SDI input connector.
[5] REMOTE: Remote connector.
STORM 3G Optional Board
[1] TC IN: TIME CODE input connector.
[2] REF OUT: Reference output connector (REF OUT1/REF OUT2). Connect this terminal to the REF IN terminal of the main board with the attached BNC cable.
STORM 3G Elite Specifications
Video input
- SDI in: BNC x2 (SMPTE 424M*1 / 292M / 259M-C)
- HDMI in: HDMI connector (HDMI 1.3 compatible)
- Y/Pb/Pr in or Y/C in: BNC x3
- CVBS in: BNC x1
Video output
- SDI out: BNC x2 (SMPTE 424M*1 / 292M / 259M-C)
- HDMI out: HDMI connector (HDMI 1.3 compatible)
- Y/Pb/Pr in or Y/C in: BNC x3
- CVBS in: BNC x1
Audio input
- SDI in: Embedded audio 8ch (SMPTE 299M / 272M-A)
- HDMI in: HDMI connector (HDMI 1.3 compatible) 8ch, 32/44.1/48 kHz, unlocked/locked*2
- AES/EBU in: BNC x4 (ch 1/2, ch 3/4, ch 5/6, ch 7/8) 32/44.1/48 kHz, unlocked/locked
- Balanced audio in: XLR-3-31 compatible x 4 (ch1 to 4) (Termination resistance: 600Ω)
- Voiceover in: XLR-3-31 compatible x 1 (Mic / Line switchable). 48V phantom power supply available, capture as USB audio device available.
Audio output
- SDI out: Embedded audio 8ch (SMPTE 299M / 272M-A, 20/24-bit, 48 kHz, locked)
- HDMI out: HDMI connector (HDMI 1.3 compatible) 2ch / 8ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz*2
- AES/EBU: BNC x4 (ch 1/2, ch 3/4, ch 5/6, ch 7/8) 24-bit / 48 kHz
- Balanced audio out: XLR-3-32 compatible x 4 (ch1 to 4)
- Monitor audio out: XLR-3-32 compatible x 2 (balanced), RCA x 2 (unbalanced). Standard stereo jack x 1.
Timecode
- LTC in: BNC x1 (0.5V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ)
- LTC out: BNC x1 (2.0 Vp-p, low impedance)
- DVITC in: Separated from HD-SDI/SD-SDI input
- DVITC out: Superimposed on HD-SDI/SD-SDI output
Reference
- REF out (sync generator): BNC x1 (HD tri-level sync/SD BB switchable)
- REF in: BNC x1 (HD tri-level sync/SD BB auto switch)
- REF through out: BNC x1 (loop-through output of the signal via REF input terminal)
REMOTE output
RS-422A (D-Sub 9-pin) x 2
Others
- Front panel: Headphone volume adjuster, status indicators.
- Power supply (AC adapter provided): DC12V 6.5A (78W). AC100-240V, 0.87-0.38A (92VA).
- Operating temperature range: 0-45°C (32-113°F)
- Dimensions: 430 (W) x 253 (D) x 88 (H) mm (16.9 x 10.0 x 3.5 in.), rubber feet and protrusions excluded. 19-inch, 2 RU rack mounting size.
- Weight: Approx. 5 kg.
*1 Only 3G-SDI Level-B supported (as of October 2010) *2 Only uncompressed PCM audio supported
STORM 3G Elite Connectivity
STORM 3G Elite PCI Express Expansion Board
[1] HOST INTERFACE: Terminal to connect STORM 3G Elite to a desktop PC, using STORM 3G Elite desktop PC connection cable.
[2] USB: USB terminal for USB audio. Connect a PC and STORM 3G Elite PCI Express expansion board using the attached USB cable. The system sound of the PC and the audio of the edited project are mixed in the USB audio of STORM 3G Elite and output to the headphone terminal and the ANALOG AUDIO MONITOR OUT terminal (RCA/ XLR).
STORM 3G Elite Front Panel
- [1] Adjust volume for headphone level
- [2] Headphone terminal
- [3] Input Connector Indicator: The indicator of the selected input connector lights.
- [4] Input Video Format Indicator: The indicator of the currently input video format lights.
- [5] Output Video Format Indicator: The indicator of the currently output video format lights.
- [6] Input 10-bit/Output 10-bit Indicator: The indicator lights when 10-bit video format is input/output.
- [7] Ref Out SD/Ref Out HD Indicator: The indicator of the format of the currently output REF signal lights.
- [8] Remote A/Remote B Indicator: The indicator of the currently used remote terminal lights.
- [9] Power Indicator: The indicator lights in blue when the power is on.
- [10] PCIe x1 Linked/PCIe x4 Linked Indicator: The indicator lights when STORM 3G Elite is properly connected to a desktop or laptop PC.
- [11] Ref In Locked Indicator: The indicator lights when the input REF signal can synchronize the currently output video format.
- [12] TC In Indicator: The indicator lights when an input to TC input terminal is detected.
- [13] Warning Indicator
STORM 3G Elite Rear Panel
- [1] ANALOG AUDIO IN (XLR x 4): Balanced audio input (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4).
- [2] ANALOG AUDIO OUT (XLR x 4): Balanced audio output (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4).
- [3] DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) (BNC x 4): AES/EBU audio input (1/2 IN / 3/4 IN / 5/6 IN /7/8 IN).
- [4] DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) (BNC x 4): AES/EBU audio output (1/2 OUT / 3/4 OUT / 5/6 OUT / 7/8 OUT).
- [5] TIME CODE IN (BNC)
- [6] TIME CODE OUT (BNC)
- [7] REF IN (BNC)
- [8] REF Loop-through Out (BNC): REF loop-through output.
- [9] REF OUT (BNC): REF SG output.
- [10] VOICEOVER IN (XLR): Voiceover input with USB audio.
- [11] COMPOSITE IN (BNC): Composite input.
- [12] COMPOSITE OUT (BNC): Composite output.
- [13] ANALOG AUDIO MONITOR OUT (L/R) (RCA x 2)
- [14] ANALOG AUDIO MONITOR OUT (L/R) (XLR x 2)
- [15] REMOTE A & B (D-Sub 9-pin)
- [16] HD/SD COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y/Pb/Pr) (BNC x 3): Y/Pb/Pr input and Y/C input of HD/SD.
- [17] HD/SD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/Pb/Pr) (BNC x 3): Y/Pb/Pr output and Y/C output of HD/SD.
- [18] HDMI IN (TYPE A)
- [19] HDMI OUTPUT (TYPE A)
- [20] HD/SD SDI A IN (BNC): SDI input of HD/SD.
- [21] HD/SD SDI A OUT (BNC): Independent SDI for simultaneous output of HD and SD.
- [22] HOST INTERFACE: Terminal to connect STORM 3G Elite to a desktop or laptop PC.
- [23] HD/SD SDI B IN (BNC): SDI input of HD/SD.
- [24] HD/SD SDI B OUT (BNC): Independent SDI for simultaneous output of HD and SD.
- [25] DC IN: Terminal to connect the attached AC adapter.
Sales and Support
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Copyright 2010 Technicolor USA, Inc. dba Grass Valley. All rights reserved. EDIUS is a registered trademark and Grass Valley and STORM 3G are trademarks of Technicolor USA, Inc. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Model Number: PRV-4103M
