Specifications

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VENICE 2U/Element Hardware Guide
2.1 Variants: VENICE 2U and VENICE Element
The VENICE system can be delivered in two different hardware variants
depending on, for example, the type of use or the workflow that is re-
quired. The following variants are available:
– VENICE 2U (Media Production Hub)
– VENICE Element (entry-level model for basic video server tasks)
The most important features that distinguish both variants are detailed
in the following:
Features VENICE 2U VENICE Element
Basic Modes
Playout  
SDI ingest  optional
File ingest of P2/XDCAM  –
Transcoding  –
Transfer via (Spycer)  
Connectors
AES/EBU in/out  
HDMI output optional –
LTC In  optional
Control Interfaces
MOS/VDCP  
FIMS/SOAP full media transfer
Workflows
Avid Workflow optional optional
NLE attachable (NAS) limited –
STAN optional –
Formats/Codecs
SD  
HD 720p/1080i  
1080p 50/60  –
DNxHD, XDCAM, ProRes  
DVCPRO, MPEG2  
AVC-Intra 50/100 optional optional
AVC-Ultra optional –
2K one channel –
4:4:4 one channel –