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Skylark Media Platform Basic Structure

Skylark Media-Server Components

SL NEO Server Line

Depending on the purpose, there are 11 models of media servers:

Model Explanation
NDescriptionPossible values
1Series nameSL NEO
2Series number (see the product line above)1-9
3Configuration type
  • 1.2 – SD
  • 3.5 – HD/SD
  • 4.6 – 4K UHD/HD
4The number of inputs (ingest channels)0,1-N
5The number of outputs (playback channels)0,1-N
6I/O platform type
  • M - Matrox DSX
  • D - DecTek DTA
  • B - Blackmagic Decklink
  • P - DataPath
  • E - Ethernet
  • S - Streamlabs
7Built-in RAID-capacity4,8,12 etc.
8Additional Information
  • HR - HD Ready (Hardware for HD, license for SD)
  • SW - specified server model software only

Skylark SL NEO Distribution Kit

The setup file is provided on a CD/DVD/Flash drive or loaded from the Internet. The demo version is sent on demand, contact info@skylark.tv. A single setup file has a full set of server and client software and the entire codec collection. SL NEO software runs on Windows 7 SP1 (64 bit) or Windows 2008 Server.

Actual Software Version

Software Installation

Skylark SL NEO software installation process is simple and standard.

Apps in Distribution Kit

Server applications (blue icons)
SL NEO Media Server (neovid.exe)The main server application, consists of different modules: capture, playout, programchannel etc.
Transfer Manager (transfermgr.exe)Transfer Manager is the program complex providing automatic transcoding and transfer of media and metadata files between assemblies of production and broadcasting complexes (МАМ, Windows folders, SL NEO media servers, NLE stations, work stations).
Eazy Muxer (eazymuxer.exe)The multiplexer for working with IP/ASI transport streams
VOD (vodd.exe)The Skylark VOD service allows creating a VoD (Video on Demand) Internet portal that implements the system of individual delivery of TV programs and movies from Skylark media-server in various formats.
MAM WebAccess (mamproject.exe)Skylark MAM Web Access Server provides the cross-platform client web app that allows working with materials in the server browser МАМ media database.
Client applications (red icons)
AirManager (airmgr.exe)Playlist and rec-list management, import to and export from the media database, creating graphic compositions
Media Connect (maconnect.exe)Managing archives, access rights and statuses, creating graphic compositions etc.
Multiscreen (multiscreen.exe)Controls inputs/outputs of software graphic modules (capture, playout, programchannel, recorder, multiscreen)
NewsCUT (newscut.exe)News editing with basic effects
RecManager (recmgr.exe)Efficient recording queue management
Router Client (rtclient.exe)The interface for remote control of matrix switchers
Live Panel (livepanel.exe)FIXME
Bus Switcher (buswitcher.exe)FIXME
VTR Playlist (playerlist.exe)FIXME
VTR Dude (vtrdude.exe)FIXME
TS Test (tstest.exe)The built-in analyzer of transport streams
DumpCast (dumpcast.exe)Transport Stream Playout Module (supplied separately from the distribution kit).
DumpSched (dumpsched.exe)Playlist Export Module for Vi (supplied separately from the distribution kit).