MediaCentral | Stream is Avid's software-based solution designed to streamline the ingest and playout of IP streams for broadcast news, sports, and remote live productions. By enabling the direct capture of multiple compressed IP streams into the MediaCentral production environment, it facilitates efficient content creation and distribution without the need for extensive hardware or intermediate conversions. Key Features and Functionality: - Remote IP Contribution: Supports secure and reliable IP stream ingestion from various devices, including cameras, encoders, and mobile devices, over the Internet. - Flexible Streaming Capabilities: Enables real-time SRT playout, allowing content to be sent from any location to any SRT-enabled receiver worldwide. - Edit While Capture: Provides immediate access to media seconds after capture, allowing for instant editing and sharing of content across platforms. - Automated Ingest: Integrates with MediaCentral | Acquire for efficient scheduling and control of media ingest processes. - Protocol Support: Compatible with common IP streaming protocols, including SRT and RTMP, ensuring broad device and platform compatibility. - Dual Ingest Capability: Simultaneously captures high-resolution and proxy media, supporting "Edit While Capture" workflows and dynamic relinking. - Flexible Deployment: Offers software-only deployment options, suitable for on-premises or cloud environments, and is available through subscription for scalability. Primary Value and User Solutions: MediaCentral | Stream addresses the growing need for efficient and flexible IP-based media workflows. By simplifying remote content contribution and enabling real-time editing capabilities, it empowers production teams to deliver high-quality content swiftly and cost-effectively. Its compatibility with various IP protocols and flexible deployment options make it a versatile solution for modern broadcast and media production environments.