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MagicSoft Recorder – for production and broadcast
MagicSoft Recorder is an ingest application designed for the broadcast and post-production markets.
The supported operating systems are Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 and Windows Server 2012 / 2016 ( 64-bit versions only ).
It is particularly useful for multicam ingest and conformance recording because it supports
up to 8 video inputs and each input supports 2 simultaneous recordings.
The supported video modes are :
4K UHD 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60
HD1080p 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 /30 / 50 /59.94 /60
HD1080i 50 / 59.94
HD720p 50 / 59.94
SD PAL / NTSC
The program supports inputs from AJA, DeckLink, Intensity cards and NDI
For cards, the input can be set either analog or digital (depending on the card)
MagicSoft Recorder Viewer application adds the possibility to preview the recorded files and
has the capability to output to a Decklink or Intensity card.
Related to the video, the viewer allows you to :
– set and play between “Mark In” and “Mark Out” points
– preview each frame
– change the type of interlacing and swap fields
Related to the audio, the viewer allows you to :
– monitor each audio track
– route audio for up to 16 channels
MagicSoft Recorder has modules for :
– “TimeCode and NLE support” that adds support for timecode (LTC / RP 188 / RS422), inserting marks and saving projects for Final Cut Pro/Edius/Premiere/Vegas
– “Web Browser Remote” that adds support for monitoring and managing the channels by using a web browser from Windows/MacOSX/iOS/Android
– “Transcoder” that allows you convert and record any input resolution into the desired video format ( ex : if you have NTSC input you can transcode it into PAL ).
– “Closed caption” for capturing CC into media file (with H264 codec) and as well into separate .scc, .srt and .webvtt files.
The list of the supported video codecs and containers:
– AVC Intra 50 and AVC Intra 100 .mxf
– H264 8 bit .mp4 / .mov / .avi / .mkv and transport stream
– H264 10 bit .mp4 / .mov / .avi / .mkv and transport stream
– HEVC 8 bit .mp4 / .mov / .avi / .mkv and transport stream
– HEVC 10 bit .mp4 / .mov / .avi / .mkv and transport stream
– H264 8 bit using nVidia .mp4 / .mov / .avi / .mkv and transport stream
– HEVC 8 bit using nVidia .mp4 / .mov / .avi /.mkv and transport stream
– HEVC10 bit using nVidia .mp4 / .mov / .avi /.mkv and transport stream
– H264 8 bit using AMD gpu .mp4 / .mov / .avi / .mkv and transport stream
– HEVC 8 bit using AMD gpu .mp4 / .mov / .avi /.mkv and transport stream
– XdCAM .mov and mxf
– ProRes .mov
– DNxHD 8 bit .mov and .mxf
– DNxHD 10 bit .mov and .mxf
– DNxHR .mov and .mxf
– Mpeg2 program stream and transport stream
– DV .avi /.mov /.mxf and rawDV
– DVCPRO .avi and .mov
– Uncompressed YUV 8 bit .avi and.mov
– Uncompressed YUV 10bit .avi and.mov
The software can generate proxy resolutions for all video modes.
Up-converted 1080i files can be generated when the input is set to SD (either 4/3 or 16 /9).
Down-converted files can be produced as follow :
– 1080i modes can produce down-converted PAL or NTSC
– 1080p (50 and 59.94) modes can produce down-converted 720p
– 4K UHD modes can produce down-converted 1080p
– 4K UHD (50 and 59.94) modes can also produce down-converted 720p
MagicSoft Recorder has several features that add value to the software :
– integrated scheduler
– support for managing BlackMagic Design Videohub switcher over the network.
– storage management for each assigned folder for recording
Features added by MagicSoft Recorder ver 4 :
– support for NDI inputs (both YUV and RGBA modes are supported)
– possibility to set a workflow for capturing on 8 bit or 10 bit for the incoming video
– a lower CPU and RAM bandwidth consumption are archived for an 8 bit capturing workflow
– using an intermediary storage buffer to overcome the storage problems encountered when using an over-the-network storage
– added indicators into the user interface for the level of input buffer and storage buffer
By default, Magicsoft Recorder is able to resume automatically a recording operation in cases like :
– lost input signal
– computer restart
– video mode changed (if the channel is set on “Auto-detect” mode)
The software contains a watch-dog application that ensures the functionality of the MagicSoft Recorder and sends the status and alerts by SMTP email.
MagicSoft Recorder works for all video modes by capturing the input video as YUV 4:2:2 10 bit and it can process up to 16 audio channels (32 bit 48KHz) depending on capabilities on the used frame-buffer.
The files can be stored locally or over the network shared locations.
Supported inputs (depending on the capability of the used cards) :
– SDI with audio embeded
– SDI with audio AES
– YUV with analog audio
– Composite with analog audio
– HDMI
The list of compatible hardware is open. The hardware vendors update their systems on a regular basis and it is difficult to evaluate every new system that comes to market.
The most important thing to consider is that the video frame-buffer must be compatible with the motherboard and the rest of your system. Our software will work for sure if the systems are configured correctly.
The supported operating systems are : Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 and Windows Server 2012 / 2016 ( 64-bit version only ).
| Multiple 4K channels ( 50 / 59.94 fps) UHD | ||||
| Type | Observations | Processor | RAM Memory | Capturing card type |
| AMD EPYC 7452 CPU encoding |
A video card must be added (ex : nVidia 750 or newer) The setup works for 8 ch 4k@59.94 H264 |
32 core processor | 64 GB (eight channel DDR4 ECC) | Decklink 8K Pro Decklink Extreme 4K Decklink 4K Pro |
| Intel Xeon Gold socket 3647 CPU encoding |
A video card must be added (ex : nVidia 750 or newer) The setup works for 3 ch 4k@59.94 H264 |
12 – 16 core processor | 48 GB (six channel ) | Decklink 8K Pro Decklink Extreme 4K Decklink 4K Pro |
| Intel i9 socket 2066 CPU encoding |
A video card must be added (ex : nVidia 750 or newer) The setup works for 3 ch 4k@59.94 H264 |
12 core processor (7920x or better) | 32 GB (quad channel ) | Decklink 4K Pro Decklink Extreme 4K Decklink 4K Pro |
| AMD 7700x CPU encoding |
The video card of the CPU can be used The setup works for 3 ch 4k@59.94 H264 |
8 core | 32 GB (dual channels DDR 5) | Decklink 4K Pro Decklink Extreme 4K Decklink 4K Pro |
| 4K ( 50 / 59.94 fps) UHD / 8 channels HD | ||||
| Type | Observations | Processor | RAM Memory | Capturing card type |
| AMD 7700x CPU encoding |
The video card of the CPU can be used The setup works for 3 ch 4k@59.94 H264 |
8 core | 32 GB (dual channels DDR 5) | DeckLink / Intensity / Decklink Duo2 – 4 inputs Decklink Quad2 – 8 inputs |
| Socket AM4 chipset x370 or newer (up to for 8 channels H264 with real-time preset on 8 bit) |
A video card must be added (ex : nVidia 750 or newer) Use a motherboard with chipset x370 or newer |
AMD Ryzen 1800x / 1700x or newer | 4 X 8 GB | DeckLink / Intensity / AJA Decklink Duo2 – 4 inputs Decklink Quad2 – 8 inputs |
| Intel Dual Xeon platform socket 2011 CPU encoding |
A video card must be added (ex : nVidia 750 or newer) | 2 x 6 core Xeon (3 Ghz or more) | 32 GB (quad channel for each processor) | DeckLink / Intensity /AJA |
| Socket 2011 chipset x79 / x99 (with nVidia video card as encoding accelerator) |
nVidia GTX 760 / 950 / 1050 (for single channel) or nVidia Quadro K2000 / K2200 / M2000 / P2000 (for multichannel) |
Intel Core i7 | 4 X 8 GB | DeckLink / Intensity / AJA Decklink Duo2 – 4 inputs Decklink Quad2 – 8 inputs |
| Quad channel SD or dual channel HD | ||||
| CPU Socket | MotherBoard | Processor | RAM Memory | Capturing card type |
| Socket AM4 chipset x370 or newer |
A video card must be added (ex : nVidia 750 or newer) Use a motherboard with chipset x370 or newer |
AMD Ryzen 1800x / 1700x or newer | 4 X 4 GB | DeckLink / Intensity / AJA Decklink Duo2 – 4 inputs Decklink Quad2 – 8 inputs |
| Socket 1151 chipset Z170 |
Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI Asus Z170 PRO |
Intel Core i7 6700K / 6700 | 4 X 4 GB | DeckLink / Intensity / AJA |
| Socket 1150 / Z87 | Asus Z87-K | Intel Core i7 4770k | 4 X 4GB | Decklink / Intensity |
| Socket 2011 chipset x79 / x99 (with nVidia video card GTX 750 or newer) |
Gigabyte Asus SuperMicro |
Intel Core i7 | 4 X 4 GB | Decklink / Intensity / AJA |
| Socket 1155 / Z77 | Gigabyte Z77X-UP4-TH Asus SaberTooth Z77 |
Intel Core i7 3770 | 4 X 4GB | Decklink / Intensity |
| Socket 1155 | Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD5-B3 GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 Z68MA-D2H-B3 |
Intel Core i5 2500 | 4 X 4GB | Decklink / Intensity |
| Dual channel SD | ||||
| CPU Socket | MotherBoard | Processor | RAM Memory | Capturing card type |
| Socket AM4 chipset x370 or newer |
A video card must be added (ex : nVidia 750 or newer) Use a motherboard with chipset x370 or newer |
AMD Ryzen 5 or better | 2 X 4 GB | DeckLink / Intensity / AJA Decklink Duo2 – 4 inputs Decklink Quad2 – 8 inputs |
| Socket 1155 / Z77 | Gigabyte Z77X-UP4-TH Asus SaberTooth Z77 |
Intel Core i5 3570 | 2 X 4GB | Decklink / Intensity |
| Socket 1155 | Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3-B3 GA-P67A-UD5-B3 |
Intel Core i5 2500 | 2 X 4GB | Decklink / Intensity |
| Socket 1156 | Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3 GA-P55-UD5 GA-P55-UD6 |
Intel Core i5 750 | 2 X 4 GB | Decklink / Intensity |
| HP turn-keys system : quad channel SD or dual channel HD | ||||
| Type | Observations | Processor | RAM Memory | Capturing card type |
| Z 420 B2B95UT | A video card must be added (ex : nVidia 650) |
Intel E5-1620 | 8 GB | DeckLink / Intensity (must be added) |
| HP turn-keys system : dual channel SD | ||||
| Type | Observations | Processor | RAM Memory | Capturing card type |
| Z 220 CMT D8D21UT | The integrated video card can be used | Intel i5-3470 | 4 GB | DeckLink / Intensity (must be added) |
| Video tutorials for Recorder | ||
| Installing and requirements |  |
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| Working with a recording channel | |
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| Creating and managing the presets | |
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| In depth setting and operating a channel | |
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| The advanced settings of the MagicSoft Recorder | |
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| The scheduler | |
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| Storage management | |
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| System info and audio controls | |
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| Linking and sending commands to videohubs | |
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