Voyager Satellite Newsgathering
The AVP 3000 Voyager is MediaKind’s sixth generation DSNG product and is the most flexible and scalable news gathering system on the market, reflecting MediaKind’s technology leadership and unique heritage in this segment.
The AVP 3000 Voyager excels in providing maximum flexibility, performance and interoperability while delivering the best return on investment to operators and service providers through the widest range of software upgradeable paths and expansions options.
The AVP 3000 Voyager is built upon a revolutionary modular chassis in a space-saving 1RU form factor with up to six hot swappable option slots. It supports a comprehensive range of processing options, including MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, JPEG-2000 and HEVC are all supported. An integrated satellite modulator offers high order DVB-S/S2/S2X modulation on both IF and L-Band outputs.
AVP 3000 Voyager features a fully functional front panel re-engineered bottom-up to meet the demand of the mobile environment, including ease of operations, quick menu access and effective monitoring. Overall it represents the most advanced DSNG unit on the market, offering broadcasters, operators and service providers the level of integration, flexibility and scalability necessary to future-proof any operational investment during today’s technology migration.
The AVP 3000 Voyager is the latest generation of the market leading Voyager product for live news, sports and entertainment, capable of multi-codec, multi-format and multi-channel operation. It is the most flexible and scalable news gathering system on the market, reflecting MediaKind’s technology leadership and unique heritage in this segment.
The AVP 3000 Voyager excels in providing maximum flexibility, performance and interoperability while delivering best return on investment to operators and service providers through the widest range of software upgrade paths and expansion options. To make it simpler to select the most popular options, a set of five AVP 3000 configuration packs are now available at very attractive fixed prices.
The configuration packs provide a hierarchy of functionality starting with the HD DSNG, moving to Events and finally World Events pack.
Recent enhancements include the addition of an ASI I/O module to all packs, dual AC PSU for the top two packs and DVB-S2X support in the World Events pack.
It is possible to order an AVP 3000 with the specific combination of software and hardware options that you require. Also any hardware or software upgrades can be added once the unit has been delivered, refer to the AVP 3000 data sheet for details.
Based on two decades of encoder design experience, and a series of SNG world firsts, the AVP 3000 Voyager is a radical new design. Based on MediaKind’s in-house technology, the AVP 3000 Voyager targets today’s network technology migration with a future-proof modular platform, capable of multi-codec, multi-format and multi-channel operations. Highly flexible, the AVP 3000 Voyager provides a multitude of independent and concurrent output options, including IP, ASI and an integrated DVB-S and DVB-S2 satellite modulator providing high order modulation on IF and L-Band outputs.
The AVP 3000 Voyager can provide MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, JPEG-2000 and HEVC video encoding, along with a wide range of audio coding and audio pass through modes.
It also supports DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X high order modulation on both IF and L-Band outputs. DVB-S2 gives a 30 % performance gain compared to DVB-S, and DVB-S2X gives up to 20% performance gain compared to DVB-S2.
All modules in the AVP 3000 Voyager are hot swappable to allow on-site servicing, expansion of the unit functionality and easy
re-purposing of units for multiple applications.
A fully-functional front panel provides complete unit control in mobile environments. Its unique ergonomic new design is the result of development based on industry feedback and includes:
The AVP 3000 Voyager can be precisely configured to suit a specific operational need via its web user interface. However in normal operation this detailed level of configuration is usually not required. So a simple operational web user interface is also provided that makes all the commonly used controls and status information available on one, clear web page. This makes the unit very easy to operate, which is vital in the high pressure world of live television.
Based on two decades of encoder design experience, and a series of SNG firsts the AVP 3000 Voyager is a future proof modular platform capable of multi-codec, multi-format and multi-channel operation. It now supports DVB-CID and DVB-S2X.
The AVP 3000 uses MediaKind’s in house video encoding algorithms and deliver best in class video compression performance from very low bit rate to high bit-rate operation.
The AVP 3000 provides an L-Band or IF satellite output, as well as two IP output ports. It can upgraded to provide ASI output or G.703 output.
The AVP 3000 can provide MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC or even JPEG 2000* encoding, 4:2:0 8 bit or 4:2:2 10 bit, SD or HD, even UHDTV is possible (using two AVP units).
*JPEG 2000 encoding requires the addition of a CE-aJ2K encoding module.
The AVP 3000 provides a web user interface that has been designed in consultation with our customers to provide a clear, simple and intuitive for the SNG operator. It can also be controlled via a fully functional front panel, which includes a high resolution display for video confidence monitoring.
MediaKind can provide 24/7 global support.
Chassis |
Six slot single PSU AVP3000/BAS/1AC/A Four slot dual PSU AVP3000/BAS/2AC/A
Six slot dual PSU Flying Leads AVP3000/BAS/2ACFL/A |
Base Chassis |
Integrated DVB-S/S2 modulator with IF and L-Band outputs Integrated redundant IP outputs
Fully functional front panel control with highest level of monitoring SMPTE 2022-1/-2 (Pro-MPEG) FEC on a single SPTS/MPTS Encryption of output MPEG-2 Transport Stream using Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS) for secure contribution links Supports BISS modes 0, 1 and E Web browser control Service level Remux, (Requires AVP/HWO/ASI/IO/A) |
Chassis Platform Capabilities |
MPEG-2 Transport Stream generation
Multiple concurrent and independent output options Exceptional modulation accuracy and spectral purity MediaKind’s RAS scrambling scheme available free of charge on all AVP 3000 units though the Satellite modulator only * Activation through Value Packs |
Value Packs
Basic Modulation Value Pack (AVP/SWO/VP/MOD) |
DVB-DSNG 8PSK and 16QAM modulation DVB-S2 QPSK and 8PSK Enable extended symbol rate range from 45 Msym/s to 66 Msym/s |
Advanced Modulation Value Pack (AVP/SWO/VP/MOD/ADV) |
DVB-S2X MODCODs and FECs. Higher order modulation support of DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK and 32APSK |
Hardware Option
CE-HEVC Series Encoder Modules (CE/HWO/HEVC/BNC/A) (CE/HWO/HEVC/SFP/C/A) (CE/HWO/HEVC/SFP/F/A) |
Up to four modules per chassis depending on configuration 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI, video input /272 BNC co-axial cable inputs /273 HD-BNC co-axial cable inputs on SFP slots /274 Fibre connections on SFP slots 1 UHD or 4 HD encodes per module1 HEVC and MPEG-4 AVC encoding capabilities1 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 chroma sampling modes 8 or 10-bit precision 1 Mb/s to 100 Mb/s video bit-rate1 Multiple low latency modes Up to 32 stereo pairs of audio encoding and pass-through1 VANC data extraction and support for generic VANC (SMPTE 2038) 1 Exact capabilities depend on module and Value Packs; please refer to CE-HEVC Series datasheet for a more detailed description. |
CE-x Series Encoder Modules (CE/HWO/VP/CE-xA/A) (CE/HWO/VP/CE-x/A) |
Two slots per module, up to two modules per chassis 3G/HD/SD-SDI, video input Analogue CVBS input NTSC and PAL (PAL-M not supported on /240) MPEG-4 AVC HD/SD 4:2:2/4:2:0 encoding (up to High422 Profile MPEG-2 Video and MPEG-4 AVC encoding capabilities1 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 Chroma sampling modes Up to 10-bit precision resolution1 1 Mb/s up to 80 Mb/s video bit-rate1 Embedded (SDI) and AES-EBU audio input Up to eight stereo pairs of audio encoding and pass-through VANC data extraction and support for generic VANC (SMPTE 2038)1 Analog/SDI switchable input (/240) 1Exact capabilities depend on Value Pack; please refer to CE-x datasheet for a more detailed description. |
CE-x Value Packs (AVP/SWO/VP/x/SD) (AVP/SWO/VP/x/HD) |
Not all Encoder Value Packs listed please refer to individual datasheets |
CE-a Encoder Module (CE/HWO/CE-a/A) |
One slot per module. Up to six modules per chassis HD/SD-SDI, video input
MPEG-2 Video and MPEG-4 AVC encoding capabilities2 4:2:0 chroma sampling mode 1 Mb/s to 50 Mb/s video bit-rate2 Embedded (SDI) and AES-EBU audio input Up to eight stereo pairs of audio encoding and pass-through VANC data extraction and support for generic VANC (SMPTE 2038) 2 Exact capabilities depend on Value Pack; please refer to CE-a datasheet for a more detailed description. |
CE-a Value Packs (AVP/SWO/VP/a/SD) (AVP/SWO/VP/a/HD) |
Not all Encoder Value Packs listed, please refer to individual datasheets |
CE-aJ2K Encoder Module (CE/HWO/CE-a/J2K/A) |
Single slot per module
Up to six modules per chassis depending on configuration HD/SD-SDI, video input JPEG-2000 SD and HD encoding capabilities 4:2:2 10-bit operation |
External Synchronisation Module (CE/HWO/EXTSYNC/A) |
One slot per module. Up to one module per chassis
Supports synchronisation of all encoders in the chassis to support single PCR operation 10 MHz or HSYNC input |
ASI I/O Module (CE/HWO/ASI/IO/A) |
One slot per module
2 x ASI MPEG-2 Transport Stream outputs configured as mirrored or independent 2 x ASI inputs for Transport Stream pass-through to SatMod |
G703 Module (CE/HWO/G703/A) | One slot per module
Supports E3 and DS3 output connectivity |
GPI Module (CE/HWO/GPI/A) |
One slot per module Supports GPO relay triggers for “Alarm” and “Failure” modes Supports manual SCTE-35 splice point insertion |
Sample Configuration
IP Transport Stream Interfaces
Input | 2x Electrical Ethernet (/100/1000BaseT) |
Output |
2x Electrical Ethernet (100/1000BaseT)
Physical port redundancy with active-active and active-standby operation Multicast streaming |
Satellite Modulator
Satellite Modulator |
Base unit supports both 70 MHz IF output and L-band output. DVB-CID support. Signal conditioning: EN 300 421 (DVB-S) and option for EN 301 210 (DVB-DSNG) EN302-307 (DVB-S2) Modulation: QPSK and option for 8PSK, 16QAM, DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK DVB-S2X QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, 32APSK, 64APSK (Roll Off 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.25 0.35) Symbol Rate: 1 Msym/s to 45 Msym/s (variable in 1 Sym/s increments ). Optional extension to 66 Msym/s |
Satellite Modulator |
FEC rates:
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 (DVB-S QPSK) 2/3, 5/6 and 8/9 (DVB-DSNG 8PSK) 3/4 and 7/8 (DVB-DSNG 16QAM) 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9 and 9/10 (DVB S2 QPSK) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9 and 9/10 (DVB-S2 8PSK) 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9 and 9/10 (DVB-S2 16APSK) 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9 and 9/10 (DVB-S2 32APSK) 13/45, 9/20, 11/20 (DVB-S2X QPSK) 23/36, 25/36, 13/18 (DVB-S2X 8PSK) 5/9, 26/45 (DVB-S2X 8APSK-L) 26/45, 3/5, 28/45, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90 (DVB-S2X 16APSK) 5/9, 8/15, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3 (DVB-S2X 16APSK-L) 2/3 (DVB-S2X 32 APSK-L) 11/15 (DVB-S2X 64 APSK) 32/45, 7/9, 4/5, 5/6 (DVB-S2X 64 APSK-L) |
IF Output Option |
IF frequency: 50 MHz to 180 MHz (1 kHz steps) Output power: -30 dBm to +5 dBm (0.1 dB steps) Monitor output: -30 dB relative to main IF output |
L-band Output Option |
Frequency: 950 MHz to 2150 MHz (1 kHz steps) Output power: -40 dBm to +5 dBm (0.1 dB steps) Monitor output: -30 dB relative to main output
Switchable up-converter power: +15 V and 24 VDC, 500 mA max. Switchable 10 MHz reference |
Management
Management |
2x Electrical Ethernet (100/1000BaseT) SNMP v1/v2/v3, for alarm traps
User management via Web browser Fully functional front panel control |
Physical and Power
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 44.20 x 4.45 x 59.69 cm (17.40 x 1.75 x 23.5 inches) |
Weight | 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs) unpopulated |
Input Voltage | 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz |
Input Power |
50 Watt (chassis only)
Up to 350 Watt (depending on option modules fitted) |
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Relative Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (Non-condensing) |
Compliance |
CE marked in accordance with EU Low Voltage and EMC Directives |
EMC Compliance | EN55022, EN55024, AS/NZS3548, EN61000-3-2 and FCC CFR47 Part 15B Class A |
Safety Compliance | EN60950, IE60950 |
Configuration Packs
HD DSNG
AVP 3000 Voyager Configuration Pack (AVP3000/CP/HD/DSNG/A)
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Six slot single PSU chassis (AVP 3000/BAS/1AC/A)
Satellite Modulator Output
ASI I/O Module (CE/HWO/ASI/IO/A) Encoder Module (CE/HWO/CE-xA/A)
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Events
AVP 3000 Voyager Configuration Pack (AVP3000/CP/EVENTS/A)
As HD DSNG but adds:
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As above plus:
Six slot Dual PSU chassis (AVP 3000/BAS/2ACFL/A)
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World events
AVP 3000 Voyager Configuration Pack (AVP3000/CP/WORLD/EV/A)
As Premium Events but adds:
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As above plus:
External sync input module (CE/HWO/EXTSYNC/A)
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Feature Matrix
n = Included
r = Field upgrade available |
HD DSNG |
Events |
World Events |
Chassis | |||
Single AC Power Supply | n | ||
Dual AC Power Supply | n | n | |
Hot-Swappable Modules | n | n | n |
Built-In Video Confidence Monitor | n | n | n |
Baseband Video and Audio Inputs | |||
Analogue Composite CVBS Interface | n | n | n |
SD-SDI Interface | n | n | n |
HD-SDI Interface | n | n | n |
3 Gbps Capable HD-SDI Interface | n | n | n |
Sync input (External sync input option card). | r | r | n |
Discrete Audio Inputs (Analogue or AES)* | n | n | n |
Balanced Analogue Audio* | n | n | n |
Balanced Digital Audio (AES-EBU)* | n | n | n |
*Optional breakout cables can be ordered separately:-
D-Type to balanced XLR breakout cable (AVP/UPH/CAB/BAL)
D-Type to unbalanced BNC breakout cable (AVP/UPH/CAB/UNBAL)
n = Included
r = Field upgrade available |
HD DSNG |
Events |
World Events |
Video Encoding | |||
MPEG-2 SD 4:2:0 Encoding | n | n | n |
MPEG-2 HD 4:2:0 Encoding | n | n | n |
MPEG-2 SD 4:2:2 Encoding | r | n | n |
MPEG-2 HD 4:2:2 Encoding | r | n | n |
MPEG-4 (AVC) SD 4:2:0 Encoding | n | n | n |
MPEG-4 (AVC) HD 4:2:0 Encoding | n | n | n |
MPEG-4 (AVC) SD 4:2:2 Encoding | r | n | n |
MPEG-4 (AVC) HD 4:2:2 Encoding | r | n | n |
MPEG-4 (AVC) HD 4:2:2 10-bit Encoding | r | n | n |
MPEG-4 (AVC) HD 4:2:2 1080p 50/60 fps | r | r | r |
JPEG 2000 SD 4:2:2 Encoding | r | r | r |
JPEG 2000 HD 4:2:2 Encoding | r | r | r |
Audio Encoding | |||
MPEG-1 Layer II Encode (stereo pairs) | r | r | r |
Dolby® Digital (AC3) Encode (2.0 or 5.1) | r | r | r |
AAC Encode (2.0 or 5.1) | r | r | r |
Phase Aligned Audio Encode | r | r | r |
Linear PCM Pass-Through | n | n | n |
Dolby® Digital (AC3) Pass-Through (2.0 or 5.1) | n | n | n |
Dolby®E Pass-Through (Compressed) | n | n | n |
n = Included
r = Field upgrade available |
HD DSNG |
Events |
World Events |
Encryption | |||
BISS Encryption (Modes 1 and E) | n | n | n |
RAS Encryption (satellite output only) | n | n | n |
Transport Stream | |||
IP Output | n | n | n |
DVB-S/S2/DSNG Satellite Output | n | n | n |
DVB-S2 Higher Order Modulation | r | r | n |
DVB-S2X Modulation | r | r | n |
ASI Input (Re-multiplexing) | r | r | n |
ASI Output | n | n | n |
G.703 Output | r | r | r |
SMPTE 2022 Forward Error Correction | r | r | r |
Control | |||
Web Browser Control | n | n | n |
Front Panel Control | n | n | n |
SNMP Traps and Alarms | n | n | n |
nCompass | n | n | n |
Video |
3G/HD/SD-SDI serial digital video with EDH error detection and health monitoring Analogue CVBS Input NTSC and PAL (PAL-M not supported)
Input Level 800 mV ptp ±10 percent Return loss >15 dB, 10 MHz to 270 MHz |
Audio |
Up to eight stereo pairs embedded on HD-SDI
Up to four stereo pairs via AES EBU (Connector via D-Type to XLR) Supports both balanced (AES3) and unbalanced (AES3id) digital audio inputs 48 kHz sampling rate 2 x Stereo Analogue Audio inputs |
Video Encoder
Video Encoder |
MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile @ Level 4.0 (1 Mbps to 20 Mbps) (CE/SWO/CE-x/H264) MPEG-4 AVC High Profile @ Level 4.0 (1 Mbps to 25 Mbps) (CE/SWO/CE-x/264 + CE/SWO/CE-x/HD )
MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2 Profile @ Level 4.1(1 Mbps to 80 Mbps) (CE/SWO/CE-x/264 + CE/SWO/CE-x/HD + CE/SWO/CE-x/422 ) MPEG-2 Video Main Profile @ Main Level (Base Card) MPEG-2 Video Main Profile @ High Level (CE/SWO/CE-x/HD) 1 Mbps to 80 Mbps bit-rate range (depends on profile/level supported) CABAC entropy encoding up to 62.5 Mbps Manual CABAC switching-point override Triple pass “Pixel Perfect” fully exhaustive motion estimation Multiple low latency modes supporting delays down to <100ms* end-to-end delay (when used in conjunction with a RX8200 receiver.) *Configuration dependant. |
Audio Encoder
Audio Encoder | Up to 8x stereo audio channel processing |
MPEG-1 Layer II encoding standard | Encoding rates from 32 kbps to 384 kbps – up to 8 pairs |
Dolby® Digital (AC-3) | Pass-through of pre-encoded Dolby Digital, up to 8 streams |
Dolby®E pass-through | Up to four streams |
Linear PCM pass-through | Up to four independent stereo pairs |
Phased Aligned Audio (PAA) (Patented MediaKind Technology) |
Encoding of 6 or 8 audio channels with time synchronous samples. |
Ancillary Data
Ancillary Data |
SMPTE 334-1 Closed Captions SMPTE 2016-3 AFD and Bar Data
SMPTE 12-2 Time code extraction and carriage (ETSI TS101 154) SMPTE 2038 Generic VANC data extraction, up to 2 Mbps |
Transport Stream Interfaces
IP Output |
2x Electrical Ethernet (100/1000BaseT)
Physical port redundancy with active-active and active-standby operation Multicast streaming |
ASI | 2 x ASI Input 2 x ASI Output |
Satellite Modulator
Satellite Modulator |
Base unit supports both 70 MHz IF output and L-band output.
DVB-CID support. Signal conditioning: EN 300 421 (DVB-S) and option for EN 301 210 (DVB-DSNG) EN302-307 (DVB-S2) Modulation: QPSK and option for 8PSK, 16QAM, DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK (Roll Off 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.25 0.35) Symbol Rate: 1 Msym/s to 45 Msym/s (variable in 1 Sym/s increments ). Optional extension to 66 Msym/s FEC rates: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 (DVB-S QPSK) 2/3, 5/6 and 8/9 (DVB-DSNG 8PSK) 3/4 and 7/8 (DVB-DSNG 16QAM) 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9 and 9/10 (DVB S2 QPSK) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9 and 9/10 (DVB-S2 8PSK) 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9 and 9/10 (DVB-S2 16APSK) 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9 and 9/10 (DVB-S2 32APSK) 13/45, 9/20, 11/20 (DVB-S2X QPSK) 23/36, 25/36, 13/18 (DVB-S2X 8PSK) 5/9, 26/45 (DVB-S2X 8APSK-L) 26/45, 3/5, 28/45, 23/36, 25/36, 13/18, 7/9, 77/90 (DVB-S2X 16APSK) 5/9, 8/15, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3 (DVB-S2X 16APSK-L) 2/3 (DVB-S2X 32 APSK-L) 11/15 (DVB-S2X 64 APSK) 32/45, 7/9, 4/5, 5/6 (DVB-S2X 64 APSK-L) |
IF Output Option |
IF frequency: 50 MHz to 180 MHz (1 kHz steps) Output power: -30 dBm to +5 dBm (0.1 dB steps) Monitor output: -30 dB relative to main IF output |
L-band Output Option |
Frequency: 950 MHz to 2150 MHz (1 kHz steps) Output power: -40 dBm to +5 dBm (0.1 dB steps) Monitor output: -30 dB relative to main output
Switchable up-converter power: +15 V and 24 VDC, 500 mA max. Switchable 10 MHz reference |
Management
Management |
2x Electrical Ethernet (100/1000BaseT) SNMP v1/v2/v3, for alarm traps
User management via Web browser Fully functional front panel control |
Physical and Power
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 59.69 x 44.20 x 4.45 cm(23.50 x 17.40 x 1.75 inches) |
Weight | 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs) unpopulated |
Input Voltage | 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz |
Input Power | 50 Watt (chassis only)
Up to 350 Watt (depending on option modules fitted) |
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Relative Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (Non-condensing) |
Compliance
Compliance | CE marked in accordance with EU Low Voltage and EMC Directives |
EMC Compliance | EN55022, EN55024, AS/NZS3548, EN61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3 and FCC CFR47 Part 15B Class A |
Safety Compliance | EN60950-1, IE60950-1, UL60950-1 and NRTL listed |