Major Equipment
Dual iDirect satellite network hub systems
ATS uses a pair of iDirect satellite private hubs to provide 2-way Internet Protocol connectivity for MPEG-4 audio and video content and VoIP audioconferencing.
50 iDirect satellite receive/transmit systems/sites
These remote systems send and receive iDirect IP satellite traffic and create the endpoint nodes for MPEG-4 decoding and VoIP encoding.
10+1 Envivio B3 MPEG-4 encoders
ATS uses 10 high reliability Envivio model B3 encoders to create high resolution and high bandwidth MPEG-4 live streams and archives.The encoding system is arranged in a 10+1 design such that there is an 11th encoder that exists in stand-by and serves as a live backup for any of the other 10 encoders in the event of encoder failure.
10+1 Envivio M2 MPEG-4 encoders
ATS creates low bandwidth, high quality MPEG-4 video streams for Internet applications, podcasting, and cell phones using Envivio M2 encoders.10 of these encoders are also configured with an 11th encoder acting as a redundant hot spare.
Dual Polycom Accord video and audio conferencing bridges
ATS has invested in a pair of redundant 48 and 32 port videoconferencing bridges or Multipoint Control Units, with the 80 ports able to conference at the full 2 Mbps, and have the ability for transrating (different connection speeds) and transcoding (different conferencing formats).The two bridges also provide Continuous Presence to allow all participants to appear on the screen in various sized windows and audio switched 'lecture' mode such that the video on the screen switched to however in the conference is currently speaking.
25+ Polycom VSX 8000, 7000, VS 4000, & ViewStation videoconferencing codecs
ATS uses various codecs in Polycom's impressive lineup of solutions, this includes the 8000 and 7000 series codecs for large and medium sized conference rooms and classrooms and well as the rock solid VS 4000 and ViewStation series codecs relied upon in remote IP and ISDN installations.
Various Sun Microsystems web, video, and file servers
Together with the University's IT department, the Office of Communication and Computing Services, ATS has selected and uses Sun Microsystems servers and storage solutions for the most high profile web services, this include video storage and video streaming services.
Various Dell web, file, and application servers
ATS's Center for Learning Technology uses single rack unit, low profile Dell servers for developmental applications including project management applications, web sites and applications, demo programs and projects, as well as pilot and prototype programs.
Various IBM video and file servers
IBM servers running the Linux operating systems are used for single purpose video applications, specifically automated video playout servers and MPEG-2 video archival.
Various Cisco enterprise level switches and routers
Old Dominion University uses Cisco exclusively for all networking, routing, and switching needs, this includes the enterprise level 10-Gig backbone switches, building distribution hubs, as well as their wireless lineup.
112x128 Phillips Venus composite/stereo routing system
This audio and video routing switcher serves as the foundation for the master control room and sub-control rooms.Every signal that travels in or leaves the complex is controlled, routed, and monitored by this system.For instance, a single program being generated in any one of the facility's conference rooms or classrooms can be routed and made available to Internet video streaming encoders, high resolution satellite video encoders, to DVD and DVCAM recorders, and to videoconferencing codecs.
64x64 Phillips Venus SDI routing system
This Serial Digital Interface system is the core of the main production studio and control room, this allows for the processing and switching of cameras, graphics, presentations, or any other video source all in a digital domain.
