Merging Technologies has released Pyramix v5.1 SP2 (build 166). Additionally to the new Mykerinos X-30 PCI-Express Card support, PCM audio on SDIF DC card, complete support of SMPTE & 3rd party AAF and MXF recommendations, this version offers new EMC controller mappings, improved CD-Text for DDP 2.0, a QuickTime audio (PCM only) media handler and support of an additional Sentinel dongle protection scheme.
Here are some of the new features added to Pyramix 5.1 Service Pack 2. For more in depth details, please consult the release notes installed with the Pyramix software.
- EMC, Controllers and Oasis
- A dedicated mapping was added for the Yamaha 01V96.
- DM1000 & 02R default mapping improvements.
- New QuickTime media Handler
- Media manager can now read the audio from .mov files provided you have QuickTimePro installed on your system.
- Currently only PCM data are supported (no AAC, MP3, etc, etc…).
- Disc Write: Improved CD-TEXT support when using DDP 2.0
- For DDP tape and folder the option "DDP2 format for CD" has been moved in the general group and now defaults to true for new installations.
- A warning is displayed when a user records an image with CD-TEXT in DDP 1.0.
- New Dongle Support
- Introduction of the Safenet (sentinel) USB dongle.
- Fully compatible with older protection mechanisms.
