The industry-changing recording and broadcasting black technology I Qianshi CUBE R1 NDI multi-channel recording system

In this era of information explosion, high-definition, smooth content transmission and recording have become the new favorite of the industry. The emergence of NDI technology has completely changed the traditional recording method and brought unprecedented convenience and efficiency to users. And Qianshi's CUBE R1 NDI multi-channel recording system is unique in this field and has become the first choice of many users. Why choose NDI technology? NDI (Network Device Interface) is a revolutionary IP video transmission technology that allows video signals to be transmitted freely on standard Ethernet. This means that users no longer need to rely on expensive and complicated SDI or HDMI wiring, and only need one network cable to achieve high-quality video transmission and recording. Compared with traditional technologies, NDI has significant advantages in many aspects:

• Efficient transmission: NDI uses LAN transmission, which has fast speed and low latency, ensuring real-time transmission of video signals

• Simplified wiring: Say goodbye to complicated traditional wiring, only one network cable is needed to connect all devices, reducing wiring costs

• Flexible expansion: supports simultaneous access of multiple devices to flexibly meet the needs of different scenarios

Analysis of the pain points of traditional recording equipment Although NDI technology has many advantages, traditional recording equipment still occupies a place in the market. The most common traditional recording equipment on the market is to connect the SDI or HDMI baseband signal to the device for recording. If it is new media or IP recording, there are many ways, such as the production system (software/hardware) of the switcher and the live broadcast platform. However, these traditional methods have many pain points:

• Complex wiring and high cost: Traditional baseband recording equipment must be connected using baseband lines, which is inflexible and costly.

• Limited functions and performance: Although software recording is more flexible, it is limited in functions, video channels, and performance due to computer power limitations.

Qianshi CUBE R1: A new benchmark for professional recording To solve the above problems, Qianshi has created CUBE R1, an IP recording system that combines professionalism, versatility and flexibility. CUBE R1 not only supports up to 4 channels of 4K or 9 channels of 1080P high-definition video recording, but is also compatible with NDI Highband width and NDI HX protocols, seamlessly connecting to various devices and software, and video storage options include SSD or NAS. At the same time, our equipment functions include playback, one-click NTP timing, transcoding and other functions, providing professional video production teams with an unprecedented recording experience.
CUBER1 product highlights Multi-channel synchronous recording, flexible control of production processes

• Supports 1/4/9 multi-channel 4K or 1080P high-definition simultaneous recording, video output is in NDI format, and can be flexibly converted between protocols

• The device automatically discovers all NDI streams in the same or across network segments, and easily drags and drops to record, greatly improving the flexibility and efficiency of the recording process

• Unlike traditional multi-cable deployment, complex wiring and maintenance costs, this NDI recorder now truly realizes "software drives hardware" - solving all problems through a single network cable

Record and play at the same time, real-time playback experience

• Real-time recording and playback, video can be played back through the LCD screen without interrupting recording, and can be output to NDI format instantly

• It supports multiple playback speed adjustments and frame-by-frame viewing during use, which can be controlled by screen buttons and physical buttons/knobs

• CUBE R1 combines the functions of recorder and player into one, and through the integrated hardware and software design, it can realize flexible and scalable control requirements with lower cost and more in line with the needs of contemporary program production.

NDI native and transcoded recording, flexible storage and efficient management

• Native mode directly saves Speed ​​HQ or H.264/265 encoded NDI signals, reducing data loss and saving space

• Transcoding mode uses patented algorithms to convert high-bandwidth NDI signals into efficient H.264/265 formats, further reducing storage requirements and enabling cost-effective recording

• Solve the problem from the root - choose NDI format, the "global leader in lightweight", to achieve the best balance between high image quality and low storage space occupation

Industrial-grade hot-swappable SSD, stable and secure for professional creation

• Built-in 1TB/2TB industrial-grade NVMe solid-state drive, supports uninterrupted alternating storage and dual-disk backup strategy to ensure data security

• Unique hot-swap design with mechanical lock switch effectively resists external interference and safeguards professional creation

• When you find yourself running out of storage space, you no longer have to worry about data loss, replay async, and a host of other issues when manually replacing media.

One-key timing function simplifies the production process

• Based on Qianshi's NTP synchronization service system, it supports one-click timing of the front-end NDI encoder to ensure that all recorded files have unified timestamp information

• In business scenarios such as large-scale recording sites and multi-camera program production, CUBER1 can effectively maintain high clock synchronization with multiple NDI camera sources at the front end, simplifying the post-production process.

• Due to the low latency and high open source characteristics of NDI itself, you no longer need to manually calibrate the clock when processing multiple source files.

CUBER1 Product Appearance Product Front Panel

• The overall product has a half 2U rack structure, suitable for desktop and data center installation

• There are six physical buttons and an adjustment knob next to the touch screen, making the operation intuitive and efficient

• Equipped with an audio interface for easy monitoring during recording

• Dual SSD slots provide ample high-speed storage space to meet long-term, high-quality recording needs

Product back panel

• Equipped with dual power interfaces and dual cooling fans, combined with a large ventilation network port, to ensure that the device remains low temperature and stable during long-term operation

• Line in and line out interfaces ensure clear and smooth audio playback

• The USB interface has strong expandability and can easily connect peripherals such as keyboard and mouse

• HDMI interface for future function expansion

• RJ45 Gigabit and SFP 10 Gigabit network ports provide stable and high-speed transmission channels for large-capacity data recording, meeting diverse recording needs

CUBER1 Application Scenarios CUBER1 is widely used in broadcasting, video conferencing, digital healthcare, large-screen display (command centers, theaters, stadiums, universities, cultural and tourism projects) and other fields, providing efficient, flexible and reliable recording solutions.

CUBER1 Case Sharing KiloviewXGenshin (Original God) Established NDI Game Research Laboratory In this project, Kiloview converted the game screen source in the studio into NDI signals based on the IP architecture, realizing efficient video processing. Through the CUBE R1 multi-channel recording device, the laboratory can synchronously record multiple video streams, covering the entire game screen, hand movements, facial expressions and other content. At the same time, the laboratory is also equipped with NDI encoders/decoders to convert video sources into NDI protocols for multi-screen monitoring, post-production and streaming media applications. HoYoverse spoke highly of CUBE R1, especially its compact design of half 2U, which saves space and is easy to install. He also emphasized the practicality of the "record and play" function, which allows users to view the effect in real time during recording to ensure the quality of recording.