Performer Suite
Juggler
Juggler is a highly modular FPGA-based pixel processor, providing the highest hardware performance and efficiency, combined with ultimate connectivity. It is specified according to application, with a very wide choice of input and output options: DisplayPort™ 1.2, HDMI™ 2.0, SDI. Juggler 2 supports ST 2110 and PTP. Juggler 1 systems can process a data bandwidth of approximately 14 GB/s. As an example, that equates to a canvas size of 16K × 4K at 60 fps 10-bit 4:4:4. Juggler 2 expands on this for ultimate scalability.
The configuration of a particular Juggler unit will optimise use of the available bandwidth according to requirement, and the Juggler concept is one of tremendous flexibility. Units can be daisy-chained via a high-speed box-to-box fibre-optic link, to expand I/O type and capacity. Juggler can also display all video throughputs via NDI on the front panel.
Compere
Compere (pronounced ‘KOM pair’) is the core software application of our Performer Suite, configurable to suit various product roles.
In each Juggler, it runs onboard in a Linux OS to communicate with the FPGA, drive the front panel touch display, and act as the remote connection node for managing the Juggler.
A separate instance of Compere would run on your laptop/control PC to act as the remote user interface (UI) for an entire system of Jugglers. Here you create "Project Groups" of Jugglers and configure all the inputs, outputs, and processing. Media inputs can be moved around a fibre-optic bus. Failover contingency settings are available. Many settings can be operated dynamically through the UI, or via external control protocols as part of a broader show control system (e.g. Medialon)
Similarly, Compere running on your laptop/control PC could connect and act as the remote UI to instances of Compere running in "Actor" or "Conjurer" mode on our our supported hardware hosts.
Actor
Actor is a node mode of Compere for performing media playback, carry out of advanced timelines, and managed media file processing and distribution. Actor runs on our R-Series & P-Series hardware hosts. Programming is done in a remote control mode instance of Compere on your laptop/control PC.
Conjurer
Conjurer is a node mode of Compere for integration and control linking of generative content together with live and pre-rendered media on a timeline. Conjurer runs on our R-Series & P-Series hardware hosts, along side applications such Unreal Engine or Unity.
Host Hardware for Software Packages
R-Series & P-Series Hardware Platforms
Our latest generations of host hardware are available to support Actor®, Conjurer®, Delta Media Server® software packages, or "Solo" applications (running 3rd party software packages). The R-Series & P-Series hardware ranges are optimised for the most challenging of use cases and leverages the power of generative engines like Unreal Engine® and Unity®. Ideal for virtual production filmmaking, post-production VFX, real-time edits and collaboration, and XR. Perfect also for media-based attractions, projection mapping, mega canvasses and architectural LED.
R-Series refers to our 3U designs, and P-Series to our 2U designs.
Delta Media Server Suite®
Delta Media Server®
Our traditional hardware + software media server platform, custom-specified to each project's requirement. R-Series, P-Series, and Pico are the current hardware hosts for Delta Media Server®.
DeltaServer component
DeltaServer is the software application that runs on our host hardware to perform media timeline programs in coordination with the system's graphics and communication resources.
DeltaAudio component
Provides audio device interfacing and communicates audio data to DeltaServer.
DeltaMonitor component
Manages the host hardware's front panel LED screen, and monitors status of network and graphics configurations.
DeltaOffline
This is a licence-limited edition of DeltaServer available by request for off-site testing/learning by show creators on a lower-spec PC. Show files created in DeltaOffline can be opened on fully license DeltaServers, and vice versa.
DeltaRealTime
DeltaRealTime is a programming method that merges the high-fidelity playback of pre-rendered media with real-time interactive assets from Unity or Unreal, to create real-time high fidelity, interactive full-depth 3D scenes. Effects of lighting, blooming, shading and occlusion are handled by the dynamic compositing in the Delta Media Server.
Change Delta User Expiry
A utility available on request that allows system integrators to manage an additional layer of security (license date expiry or removal) to Delta Licenses that they provide in resale to end users . The process creates a custom update code to be entered into Delta by the end user.
DeltaGUI component
DeltaGUI is the remote UI application that runs on your laptop/control PC to control DeltaServers. It is where displays are configured, shows are constructed, and servers, networks and devices are controlled.
Distributive File Manager (DFM)
A single utility used to manage media for the Delta Media Server system. DFM can extract movie frames and audio from a compressed file format, into sequences of individual frames. It contains a content encryption and decryption system whereby content imported onto a Delta Media Server can only be played back if certain criteria (e.g. date and/or venue) are met.
BackPack Media Distribution
BackPack is a DeltaGUI utility for networked server environments, to distribute files and folders to Delta servers via the DeltaMonitor module resident on each server.
Stack (the Delta Web Interface)
Stack is our web browser-based user interface that allows full interaction with a network of Delta Media Servers and associated resources. Stack is installed on all Delta servers along with a series of core modules:
Overview
Provides detailed server information across the network, including status, channel configuration and live preview of each server.
Backup and Restore
Servers can be backed up individually, or multiple servers set to back up simultaneously. Single servers can be restored in full or in part, from backup, and multiple servers can be set to restore in full or in part, from a single backup file.
Control
The web interface to DeltaMonitor (access to server front panel controls, networking, and graphics).
Designer
Create custom control interfaces for remote shows, using drag and drop widgets.
Scheduler
A flexible scheduling capability that allows sequences (Delta macro programs) to be scheduled and run at pre-defined times, dates and intervals, in accordance with show requirements.
API
A fully-documented HTTP API for discovering and interacting with Delta Media Servers over a local network. It contains a PHP SDK library to integrate control of Delta Media Server directly into PHP applications with hosting capabilities on the server, and provides an add-on framework for developing fully customisable web extensions including user interfaces and interactive web resources.
StackCaptioning
StackCaptioning is an optional module in the Stack web interface, which provides automatic audio and/or visual captioning for rides and attractions, on Android devices: tablets, smart glasses, or similar mobile devices.
StackExpress
Another add-on to the Stack core modules in which simple playlist sequences can be configured and run on a Delta Media Server via the Stack web interface. StackExpress shows can be built and saved, replayed, or used simply in real-time.
StackSignage
An advanced content management system and digital signage management solution. Designed for large-format digital signage, live event and paid display installations that have critical needs for timing, content delivery and management, recording and reporting.
Other Delta Utilities
7thConnect
7thConnect is a real-time I/O manager and external show control builder, designed to allow for node-based, drag-and-drop visual programming. This application builder offers real-time control of Delta from many popular I/O devices such as Kinect®, Leap Motion®, Phidget® I/O devices and TCPIP.
7thMovieViewer
7TH / STH, TGA and DPX movie files can be viewed frame by frame using 7thMovieViewer.
Medialon
Medialon Manager
Medialon Manager is the core software application that is now used across all Medialon show control hardware hosts (including Showmasters), or can be purchased as a standalone license for installation on your own hardware.
Medialon Manager is a Windows®-based show control software. Its ease of programming and reliability is why it is widely used in both simple and critical control applications such as: museum media control, theme parks and attractions, live show control, automated architectural video and lighting control, convention centre audio and video remote control, and more. Medialon Manager is a really fast way to control audiovisual equipment using any protocol and network. Being software based, it integrates easily with IT for a wide range of applications. Control of audio and video streaming, linking to external data sources such as databases, media management, and facility-wide show control systems are fast to deploy with Medialon Manager.
For further information on our Medialon hardware hosts and Audio Server productions, please see the portal "Hardware Specifications" page, "Medialon Help and User Guides", and Medialon.com