CASTUS Quickcast | A Single Channel Single Input Playout Server

Overview

The QuickCast is a powerful, 2RU single-channel, single-input video scheduling server. It is feature rich, reliable, and scalable to meet your requirements today and far into the future. The QuickCast is built to support both IP and HD/SDI workflows with advanced scheduling, overlay and ingest capabilities. Connects to CASTUS Cloud Services (CCS) for OTT connectivity, live streaming, and easy re-stream options. Upload, schedule, and play nearly any file format with zero transcoding. Support for closed captioning included, which provides a compliant signal to cable and web for both live and Video On-Demand content. Visit our testimonials page to see for yourself why broadcast professionals choose CASTUS.

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Key Features

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Upload, Schedule & Play

Upload, Schedule and Play with QuickCast. QuickCast is a Linux based operating system that requires zero transcoding. Upload any file regardless of the resolution, framerate or format and QuickCast will play your file with no rendering or transcoding. The 100% browser based interface allows you to schedule, add overlays and crawls, edit video in our basic non-linear editor ‘CASTUS Cuts’, switch to default media between scheduled shows and so much more. Connect with us to see first hand how QuickCast will streamline your workflow and allow you to focus on producing content; let our server do the rest.

Support for HD/SDI & IP

QuickCast provides total support for HD/SDI as well as IP ingest and playout. Ingest Zoom Meetings, RTMP feeds, NDI from your video switcher, SRT, HLS, MPEG2-TS or even a feed direct from your cell phone, all without any additional hardware. Use and control your routing switcher to expand the number of inputs with ease. QuickCast comes with 8TB of local storage with the option to upgrade to 12TB, 16TB, or 20TB of internal storage. QuickCast also integrates with Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers to expand your storage and archive capabilities.

Captioning

QuickCast provides total support for captioning on cable, web, and more including 608, 708, as well as sidecar files such as .mcc, .scc, and .vtt. Connect to CASTUS Cloud Services (CCS) and integrate the Live Captioning service to caption your live events with 95% accuracy and record embedded or sidecar caption files for replay on both cable and web. There is additional support for SCTE-35 markets and EAS support including integration with our partners Digital Alert Systems.

Applications

QuickCast can be found in Public Education and Government (PEG) stations, local municipalities, houses of worship, hospitality centers, health care, broadcast centers and more.

Channel Outputs

There is no limit to what you can achieve with the CASTUS QuickCast. Output your channel to cable and web, including your website, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Roku/Apple TV/Amazon Fire TV (OTT), custom mobile apps and more, all from one box. Schedule a demo with our team to see how CASTUS can streamline your operation.

Features

Secure user logins with password permissions.
Stream to web 24/7, Facebook Live & YouTube Live via RTMP.
Zero transcoding
HD/SD compatible (*4K option available).
Supports RTMP, SRT, NDI, MP2TS, HLS, H.264 & more.
Easy ‘Click & Stick’ scheduling + Block Scheduling.
Create, edit and schedule built-in Bulletin Boards.
Video editing with built in non-linear editor ‘CASTUS Cuts’.
Graphic overlays & crawls on IP and SDI outputs.
Automatic audio volume normalization on outputs.
Built-in condence monitors with audio meters.
Automatic background music detection during slides.
Automatically fills gaps in schedule with ‘Default Item’.
Run reports for channels, programs, & metadata.
HDMI preview channel.
Built-in router control.
World class support with training included.

Highlights

8TB internal storage with RAID1.
IP & HD/SDI support all in one box.
Easy-to-use web browser based user interface.
Fast scheduling for programs and live events.
Simultaneously schedule and record live inputs.
Support for Closed Captions- sidecar & embedded.
Integrated Live and File Based closed captioning.
Stream to multiple cloud destinations simultaneously.
Independent channel output settings.
Auto signal loss detection for live events.
Integrates with CASTUS Cloud Services.
Linux operating system.

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QuickRoll	QuickCast	CASTUS Mini
3RU video server (rack mounted)	2RU video server (rack mounted)	Small form factor video server (not rack mounted)
Multi channel, multi input, and scalable	Single channel & single output	Single channel & single output
2 mirrored multicast IP outputs per channel	2 mirrored multicast IP outputs	1 mirrored multicast IP output
10TB RAID1 on premise storage (12TB, 16TB & 20TB storage upgrade available)	8TB on premise storage (12TB, 16TB & 20TB storage upgrade available)	500GB to 4TB SSD on premise storage
Hot-swap drive bays	Drive bays are not hot-swappable	Drive bays are not hot-swappable
Dual redundant power supplies	Single power supply	Single power supply
Linux operating system	Linux operating system	Linux operating system
Web browser based user interface	Web browser based user interface	Web browser based user interface
Native input/output support: HD/SDI, IP, NDI, HLS, MPEG2TS, H.264, RTMP, & SRT	Native input/output support: HD/SDI, IP, NDI, HLS, MPEG2TS, H.264, RTMP, & SRT	Native input/output support: HD/SDI, IP, NDI, HLS, MPEG2TS, H.264, RTMP, & SRT
Powerful and scalable processor with support for additional channels & inputs	Processor supports single channel playout (not scalable)	Processor supports single channel playout (not scalable)

Testimonials

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ACMi TV Arlington, MA

Andover has had great success with our Roku and Amazon Firestick services designed and launched from CASTUS. We’ve been quite happy with their quality and reliability.

Wess Murphy, Station Manager, Andover TV, MA

“Happy to report that it is working GREAT!!! I have taught the judges and staff how to stream and they have been using it!! The judges love it! It has been very well received, and it has been mostly hands-off for me, which I love!! Thanks fellas!!”

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Todd Dickey, Audio Video Coordinator, Athens-Clarke County Courts, GA

CASTUS not only opened up to 24/hr programming opportunities and greatly reduced the time I’ve needed to spend on playback as a whole (in more ways than I can count on my fingers!) but it added features we use regularly.

Victor Walter, Cable Access Coordinator, City of Highland Park, IL

Updating to the CASTUS technology allows more flexibility with quality and control of the channel’s signal. Many stations and networks are going over the top by offering apps for their programming and I am excited that our educational access channel is able to join with the other major content producers.

Melanie Lombardi, FSU-TV3 Channel Manager, Frostburg State University, MD

CASTUS has kept busy and constantly improving above and beyond. We knew when we first saw your product, many years ago now, that you had something special and you continue to not disappoint. When I recommend CASTUS…I always mention that you are always working on improving and making something already amazing even better.