FastBreak 8000Reliable automation with distributed processing

With increased channel counts and a decreasing workforce, dependability, consistent workflow and seamless integration are the absolute requirements of an automation system. That’s why broadcasters rely on Avid® FastBreak Automation Solutions to keep the drama on the screens, not behind the scenes for thousands of channels worldwide.

Maximize Your InvestmentWith your revenue stream depending on reliable on-air delivery, investment in a proven, high-quality FastBreak® 8000 automation system is your option of choice. Its architecture supports myriad channel count and system design variations – even scaling up to hundreds of channels on the same platform.

Offering a consistent workflow across all your present and future facilities, the fully scalable FastBreak 8000 supports a range of central- casting models and is ready to grow with you.

FastBreak 8000 provides a seamless interface between your traffic and business systems, supporting the native metadata formats of many traffic systems and fully implementing the SMPTE BXF exchange format.

FastBreak 8000 easily accommodates existing workflows with its proven ability to integrate with hundreds of devices. Certification of new broadcast peripherals is a top priority.

Flexibility, Quality, Security…and Value Providing you with the greatest flexibility and best total value, Avid FastBreak Automation Solutions feature a highly-configurable architecture. A wide variety of workflow requirements, from unattended system operation to fast-paced sports, are met reliably with no custom engineering.

Built to the highest quality standards, Avid features high quality CPUs and components, including Intel processors, Microsoft Windows/Server operating systems and the Microsoft SQL database.

Maximizing uptime, Avid provides a variety of redundancy options in addition to standard mirrored hard drive and hot swappable power supplies.

Work Smarter FastBreak 8000 maximizes workflow efficiency for your daily broadcast functions with applications that either fully automate or help facilitate ingest, archiving, media management and traffic system interoperability.

Operating with minimal interaction, the on-air interface is easy to use and navigate. It smoothly executes normal playout while allowing operators to react to last minute changes in real time.

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“ Supported by a manufacturer with a well respected

core application and excellent customer service … our

FastBreak 8000 system has streamlined our workflow

… allowing us to re-task some of our master control

engineers to other needed technical areas.”

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Key FeaturesEach core FastBreak 8000 system is comprised of four components:

List Processor • Runs a single channel playlist in real-time.

Each LP can control up to 5 server channels. Multiple List Processors can run concurrently on a single computer server

• Provides maximum fault tolerance levels. Each List Processor computer has its own copy of SQL server that continually synchronizes with the main media database

• Ensures uninterrupted service with ListSync™ (SQL Server required) providing a mirrored set of List Processors

• Frame-accurate playout of secondary events

Media Prep • Manages on-air inventory and dubs video

tape to server with an extensive array of multi- functional tools

• Serves as primary contact point to deliver and process daily schedule files, ingest and purge orders

• Equipped with a Jog/Shuttle control for manipulating tape and server clips

SIDON® • Expandable TCP/IP-based machine

control architecture

• Features unlimited access to the full library of drivers at no added cost for users in good standing

• New drivers are continually added to the pool of “Avid FastBreak Certified” devices

Air Control Workstation• Playlist management interface developed

and refined through operator testing and feedback

• Enables swift access to clip inventory, video tape controls and FlexEvent® library

System ToolsPlay-to-Air ToolsBXF Gateway • Each system includes a customized

interface routine, designed for efficient communication with your traffic system

• Avid is the first manufacturer to fully comply with the BXF standard

Server Mapping Tool • Identifies content ingested outside

of the automation system and updates the automation SQL database by running comprehensive scans of the video server’s file system

Schedule Builder• Generates schedules that can be

customized for partial or full broadcast days using automation data and inventory

Ingest ToolsIntelli-Sat™• Provides unparalleled media management

and device control capabilities by managing and automating recording of satellite and incoming feeds with a distributed control architecture

DDMS• The Digital Delivery Management System

(DDMS) manages file-based media ingest, including metadata, providing an easy-to-use tool to move media and metadata between a variety of cache servers and your video server

DDME• The Digital Delivery Management Engine

(DDME) extends the functionality of DDMS by integrating the software with a copy of Rhozet Carbon Coder transcoding software and a fully-specified server

Publish to FastBreak• Saves time and money by replacing the

process of rendering finished edits out to videotape, then manually dubbing them to the video server

• Moves finished content, complete with metadata, directly to a broadcast facility’s play-to-air server with a single click

Media Cacher• Interfaces with FastBreak automation

systems for high quality content digitizing and caching from tape to server

• Allows content to play from a digital server rather than from tape

Archive ToolsAutomation Archive Manager • Avid FastBreak automation systems work

with third party middleware to intelligently coordinate storage and retrieval, in alignment with airplay requirements and custom business rules

Avid Support and ServicesAvid FastBreak Automation Solutions are backed by world-class support personnel who not only fully understand your facility’s workflow, but are always there to provide the troubleshooting, installation and train-ing you need to succeed.

Avid is ready to back you up all the way with comprehensive support, including group and consolidated agreements across the complete Avid product portfolio.

To learn more about Avid Support and Services, visit: www.avid.com/support.

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