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Description
Actus X serves as an all-encompassing platform for monitoring broadcasts, logging compliance, and conducting intelligent media analysis, catering to broadcasters, regulators, media agencies, and enterprise streaming operations to maintain quality and adhere to regulations across traditional as well as OTT/IP video streams. At the heart of Actus X lies the Actus X Intelligent Monitoring system, which persistently records, logs, and assesses broadcast and streaming content from various input formats, such as SDI, SMPTE 2110, HLS, and MPEG-DASH, while ensuring compliance with standards like closed captions, subtitles, and loudness regulations, complemented by real-time quality alerts and technical monitoring dashboards. In addition to its compliance capabilities, Actus Digital boasts a range of sophisticated features, including browser-based multiviewers for monitoring multiple channels at once, automatic ad detection, OTT surveillance, remote video oversight, instant alerts, and insights powered by artificial intelligence. This robust suite of tools not only enhances operational efficiency but also empowers users to make informed decisions based on real-time data analysis and reporting.
Description
Alchemist X is a professional video standards conversion platform developed by Grass Valley to help broadcasters and media organizations deliver high-quality content across different frame rates, resolutions, and broadcast formats. The software uses eighth-generation motion-compensated algorithms to maintain natural movement and minimize visual artifacts during video conversion. Its real-time processing engine supports standard definition, HD, 1080p, and UHD 2160p video for live production and media distribution workflows. HDR and SDR processing capabilities include color space conversion, support for HLG and PQ transfer functions, and customizable lookup tables. Additional video processing tools provide alias suppression, linear enhancement, picture adjustments, RGB legalizing, and graphics-friendly conversion modes. Alchemist X supports up to 16 audio channels with configurable gain, delay, and channel shuffling to maintain synchronization with processed video. Its HTML5 interface allows multiple operators to access configuration and monitoring controls remotely through a standard web browser. Integration with Grass Valley's Agile Media Processing Platform (AMPP) enables deployment across on-premises infrastructure, private clouds, public clouds, and hybrid environments. Flexible instance provisioning and pay-as-you-go options allow organizations to scale conversion capacity for live sports, seasonal events, international broadcasts, and other changing production requirements.
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Deployment
Web-Based
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On-Premises
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iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Deployment
Web-Based
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On-Premises
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iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
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Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
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Types of Training
Training Docs
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Webinars
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Live Training (Online)
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Types of Training
Training Docs
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Webinars
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Live Training (Online)
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In Person
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Vendor Details
Company Name
Actus Digital
Founded
2005
Country
United States
Website
actusdigital.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Grass Valley
Country
Canada
Website
www.grassvalley.com/products/ampp/alchemist-x/
Product Features
Media Monitoring
Alerts / Notifications
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Broadcast Media Monitoring
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Content Translation
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Dashboards / Reporting
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Export Results
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Online News Monitoring
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Podcast Monitoring
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Print Media Monitoring
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Social Media Monitoring
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