Content Transfer Encoding and File Header
It is possible to perform the encoding process in 8-bit or 10-bit and to write a 10-bit file on
selected codecs.
The following table summarizes the proposed configurations, valid for encoding and file
header:
HD Codecs Encoding & File Header
DNxHD 120/145 8-bit
DNxHD 185/220 8-bit
DNxHD 185x/220x 10-bit
ProRes LT 10-bit
ProRes SQ 10-bit
ProRes HQ 10-bit
AVC-Intra 10-bit
XAVC-Intra HD 10-bit
UHD Codecs Encoding & File Header
XAVC-Intra 4K 10-bit
4.3.2. Maximum Bitrates
These maximum values are valid for XT4K servers running Multicam version 15.00 or
higher. They guarantee a smooth play and a browse at 100% speed on all channels
simultaneously.
Codec Format
2-12ch
(720p/1080i)
2-8ch
(1080p)
Avid DNxHD® PAL 185 367
NTSC 220 440
Apple ProRes 422 PAL 185 367
NTSC 220 293
AVC-Intra 100 PAL 111 222
NTSC 111 222
XAVC-Intra 100 PAL 111 222
NTSC 111 222
14 4. Software Specifications
EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 15.2.A- June 2017