NMS Maintenance Information
This page lists all the key information for troubleshooting/maintenance on the NMS Studio.
Network Information
Device | IP Address |
---|---|
CasparCG PC | 10.30.1.50/22 |
ATEM Video Mixer | 10.30.1.51/22 |
Record/Edit PC | 10.30.1.52/22 |
PC Information
NMS Record/Edit Workstation
Based on the Lenovo ThinkStation C30 Chassis
Hostname: NMS-TV-RecEdit
IP Address: 10.30.1.52/22
Authentication: Local
Operating System: Windows 7 Pro
CPU: Dual Intel Xeon Quad-Cores
RAM: 8GB DDR3 (2x 4GB)
Storage:
-
C:\
500GB SATA SSD -
E:\
2TB RAID1 controlled via Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro 600
Key Software:
- Open Broadcaster
- Any Video Converter
- VLC Media Player
- K-Lite Codec Pack
- Notepad++
This PC's primary purpose is recording/streaming the finished output of the broadcast studio via Open Broadcaster (OBS). It can also be used as an editing workstation, and it's worth noting that the Quadro 600 GPU is CUDA 2.1 capable, so it will work with modern editors like DaVinci Resolve.
The storage configuration is redundant, and will tolerate 1 mechanical hard drive failure before losing any data. This storage array is managed through the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application, found in the system tray.
FAQs:
- What do I do if I get an error or warning from Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application?
- Report it immediately, as this could mean that a hard drive in your machine is failing.
NMS Video Playout/Sequencing Workstation
Based on the Lenovo ThinkStation C30 Chassis
Hostname: NMS-TV-CasparCG
IP Address: 10.30.1.50/22
Authentication: Local
Operating System: Windows 7 Pro
CPU: Dual Intel Xeon Quad-Cores
RAM: 8GB DDR3 (2x 4GB)
Storage:
C:\
500GB SATA SSD
Graphics:
Key Software:
- Blackmagic ATEM Control Software
- CasparCG Server
- CasparCG Client
- Any Video Converter
- VLC Media Player
- K-Lite Codec Pack
- Notepad++
- Adobe Brackets
This PC is used for controlling the studio equipment, such as the ATEM Video Mixer. It's also used for generating and playing back motion graphics, videos, music, and other media for use on the broadcast. It's running CasparCG for planning/sequencing the shows, and for dynamically generating graphics such as the weather forecast. (The reason it runs both CasparCG server and CasparCG client is because although CasparCG is meant to be capable of multi-PC installations, we are only using one PC here.)