SMART INGEST · AUTOMATED CAPTURE
24/7 capture ·
not a frame missed.
Smart Ingest unifies SDI / HDMI / IP sources, multi-channel synchronous capture, multi-format transcoding, and metadata extraction. Once captured, assets are pushed automatically into MAM and Playout — fully automated.
24/7
Continuous capture
↓70%
Operator intervention
4
Channels in parallel
4K
UHD resolution support
WHY NOW
From manual capture and hand-keyed metadata, to scheduled capture + auto-MAM push,
this is the engineering shift for ingest.
Traditional ingest means an operator cueing record, transcoding files, copying them to the MAM share, and typing metadata into a spreadsheet. Each step is an entry point for human error. Smart Ingest moves the entire chain onto a server: schedules trigger capture, multiple channels run in parallel, transcoding happens inline, and metadata pushes automatically into MAM. Office-hours monitoring is enough.
LEGACY · TRADITIONAL CAPTURE
Manual cueing, transcoding, and hand-keyed metadata
Operators cue rec / stop manually; assets are transcoded after capture; files copied into MAM shares by hand; metadata typed into spreadsheets; multi-channel capture means multiple machines; 24-hour shifts miss things.
SMART INGEST · POINT MEDIA TECH
Scheduled, parallel, auto-MAM
Schedules or schedule API trigger capture automatically; single server runs 4 parallel channels; BXF / MXF / MP4 inline transcoding; metadata extracted and pushed to MAM automatically; office-hours monitoring replaces 24-hour shifts; human error trends to zero.
CAPABILITIES · THREE LAYERS
Three capability layers, threaded into one
fully automated ingest chain.
Multi-source capture → real-time transcoding → MAM integration. Each layer can be evaluated independently, licensed by channel count, and scaled later.
Multi-source capture
Compatible with SDI / HDMI / IP (SMPTE ST 2110) / NDI / SRT; single server runs 4 parallel channels; full 4K UHD resolution; schedule API triggers, instant cue rec, loop recording.
- SDI / HDMI / IP / NDI / SRT
- 4 parallel channels
- 4K UHD / FHD / HD
- Scheduled + manual cue rec
Real-time transcoding & file management
Inline transcoding to broadcast formats (MXF, MP4, MOV, ProRes, XAVC); automatic file naming and segmentation; GPU-accelerated; watch folders for external assets; anomaly fallback.
- MXF / MP4 / MOV / ProRes
- GPU-accelerated transcoding
- Watch folder automation
- Segmentation / naming rules
MAM integration & metadata
Capture pushes automatically into MAM; metadata extraction (timecode, carrier, loudness, GPS); standard REST API; bidirectional NRCS sync (ENPS / iNEWS); compatible with any MAM platform.
- Auto-push to MAM
- Metadata auto-extraction
- NRCS bidirectional sync
- REST API standard
WORKFLOW
From signal source to media archive ·
fully automated ingest flow.
Smart Ingest is the start of the workflow. From the moment a signal arrives, it becomes a normalised, searchable, schedulable asset.
FIGURE 01 · Automated ingest workflow (SOURCES → CAPTURE → TRANSCODE → METADATA → MAM)
SPECIFICATIONS
Engineering specifications.
Full spec sheet and technical assessment available on request.
| Input signals | SDI (HD/3G/12G) · HDMI · IP (SMPTE ST 2110-20/-30/-40) · NDI · SRT |
|---|---|
| Capture channels | 4 parallel channels per server; cluster expansion; per-channel scheduling |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (2160p) · FHD (1080p/1080i) · HD (720p); mixed-resolution capture per server |
| Output formats | MXF · MP4 · MOV · ProRes · XAVC · DNxHD · H.264 / H.265 |
| Triggers | Schedule API · NRCS triggers (ENPS / iNEWS) · manual cue rec · loop recording |
| Metadata | Timecode · loudness · GPS · carrier · custom fields; auto-push to MAM |
| Licensing | Per capture channels and feature modules; modular expansion; perpetual + annual maintenance |
HOW TO START
Three steps, from evaluation to go-live.
Request a trial
Submit the contact form. Sales responds within one business day and schedules a technical consultation.
Integration assessment
Our consultants review your existing broadcast architecture and confirm MAM / NRCS / Playout integration requirements.
Deploy and go live
After configuration we run acceptance testing (scheduled triggers, parallel channels, MAM push) and transition into production.
READY?
Ready to let assets
archive themselves?
Book a demo and watch 24/7 capture reshape your ingest workflow.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Which signal sources and file formats does Smart Ingest support?
Smart Ingest supports SDI, HDMI, and IP (SMPTE ST 2110) inputs, and produces broadcast formats including MXF, MP4, and MOV with automated transcoding and metadata extraction.
How does automated ingest compare with manual operation?
Smart Ingest runs scheduled capture 24/7 with multi-channel synchronous recording on a single server. Compared with manual workflows, it reduces operator intervention by 70% or more while keeping metadata consistent.
Can Smart Ingest integrate with an existing MAM system?
Yes. Smart Ingest exposes a standard API for MAM integration, pushing assets and metadata into the MAM automatically once capture is complete.
How is Smart Ingest licensed?
Licensing is based on the number of capture channels and feature modules, with flexible scaling. Contact our sales team for a quote tailored to your ingest requirements.
What are the system requirements?
Smart Ingest runs on broadcast-grade servers under Linux or Windows. Exact specifications depend on channel count and resolution; our technical consultants will size the deployment for you.
How do I start an evaluation or trial?
Submit the contact form and our sales team will respond within one business day to arrange a broadcast environment assessment and plan a trial.