Hi all, We are in the process of upgrading our equipment and would like some input. We currently have a room based AG node with 4 cameras, 4 projectors, wired desktop mics, XAP800, all on one Dell dual processor running windows XP. We are going to upgrade to a beefier machine, 3 analog cameras, one high def camera, 3 HDTV digital video displays, 1 flat panel digital display, possibly wireless mics, possibly same audio mixer.
So my questions are: 1. Is a single machine the best option or should I consider a separate machine for display? 2. Since the displays have only HDMI input, what kind of cards are folks using? 3. Is there a cable length limit for HDMI cables I need to take into consideration? 4. We would also like to upgrade our speakers - any suggestions? 5. Wireless mics - what is working for folks? How about ceiling mics? Has anyone had good luck with any particular brands? 6. I have a sony EVI-HD1 HD camera and Blackmagic Decklink HD Extreme card, and I'm currently using a Winov Videum for the analog cameras......can those two exist in the same machine? 7. Should I upgrade the audio mixer? 8. What kind of issues do you see with HD displays and AG compatibility? Any other suggestions are welcome! Thanks! Cindy ============================================ Cindy Sievers Los Alamos National Laboratory siev...@lanl.gov Group CCS-1 MS B287 tel:505.665.6602 Advanced Computing fax:505.665.4939 Los Alamos, NM 87544 ============================================
