MAKE YOUR SMART CLASSROOMS SMARTER
The EchoSystem capture appliance is easily installed in a podium or single unit of an equipment rack making it the hardware of choice for fixed classroom deployments at the lowest total cost of ownership. The EchoSystem platform also includes a software option for mobile capture environments and existing podium computers, giving institutions  exible deployment options for every conceivable capture need.

DESIGNED TO SCALE
The capture appliance’s compact design, plug-and-play classroom installation, and Ethernet and VGA switching capabilities remove the barriers associated with scaling lecture capture at the facilities level. As an integrated component of the EchoSystem, technology staff can monitor capture status with a web-based interface and remotely update capture software for all appliances across the university.

AUTOMATICALLY CAPTURES THE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Scheduled in advance by the EchoSystem server, the appliance reliably captures every lecture moment in a secure environment. Compatible with virtually any teaching technology, the appliance preserves instructor audio and video, and the course visuals from applications, document cameras, DVD players, Sympodiums, and more.

CREATES AN EXCEPTIONAL PLAYBACK EXPERIENCE
By leveraging AAC and H.264 encoding standards for audio, video and VGA sources, the appliance preserves a high-quality, full-fidelity version of the lecture. Once assembled by the EchoSystem, students can review rich media recordings on Windows, Mac, or Linux-based computers with only a Web browser and the free Flash player.

SECURE LECTURE CAPTURE
The EchoSystem capture appliance is built on a hardened, embedded Linux operating system, providing a highly reliable and secure environment without requiring IT sta intervention. The capture appliance also meets the physical security challenge via a number of mounting options, and integrated support for Kensington® style cable locks.

The EchoSystem capture appliance includes integrated A/V and network components for
easy installation into smart classrooms.

Deployment and Capture Options
Deploy in an existing podium, on a tabletop or in a 19” standard A/V rack

VGA
Capture output from document cameras, electronic whiteboards, desktop applications and websites
Capture on-screen annotations, embedded video clips, animations and full-motion simulations
Capture VGA sources in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at up to 5fps, encoded at 1024kbps CBR
Full-motion capture at resolutions up to 1920x1200 via DE15 connectors
VGA capture of 4:3, 5:4, 16:10 and 16:9 aspect ratios
VGA DE15 connectors with integrated pass-through, includes on-board power-off relays to preserve VGA signals in power-off conditions

Video
Video sources such as camera, DVD or VHS player
NTSC and PAL support
Capture video sources in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at 15fps, encoded at 512kbps CBR
Composite or S-Video signals using RCA or Mini DIN connectors

Audio
Capture audio sources in AAC , sampled at 22kHz mono and encoded at 64kbps CBR
Line-level audio input with stereo RCA or 1/4” stereo phono connectors
Signal Processing and Encoding
Preprocessing including de-interlacing and noise reduction
Integrated Security Subsystem
Network security via hardened, embedded Linux kernel
Physical security with integrated Kensington® style cable lock

General
Dimensions: 298mm wide x 223mm deep x 43mm tall (without mounting options)
Meets global standards with ROHS compliance
Integrated 4-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch
Integrated thermal temperature sensor
World-compatible external power converter, 90-240vAC 50-60Hz input, 12vDC output
Power & Heat: 15 watts/51 BTU max, 9.5 watts/32.5 BTU nominal

Certifications
UL 60065, 7th Edition, 2006-11-20
FCC CFR47 Parts 15:107/15:109
C-TICK: AS/NZS CISPR 13:2004
EN60950/UL60950
IEC 60065_2001/EN60065_2002
UL-GS:EN60065_2002
CE: EN60065_2002, EN55022/EN55024
AS/NZS 60065:2003
NOM: NOM-001-SCFI-1993
AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006 Class B

Technical specifications subject to change.