The DreamCatcher™ 400E Series is the most advanced replay system and production suite available today. Leveraging Evertz' IP SDVN technology and next generation VUE graphical interface, the DreamCatcher™ network allows for a distributed system design that is scalable and flexible.
The rugged 3RU chassis supports up to 16x channels in HD, 12x channels in 3G and 3x channels in 4K/UHD. The DreamCatcher™ replay system is a storytelling tool that can adapt to the needs of every production.
The DC-400E Series is available in storage options from 1TB to 12TB supporting up to 240 hours of live content storage with an additional 1TB of redundant archive storage. In addition, each system includes an integrated transcode engine to allow for import and export of all live production codecs.
The DC-400E Series is comprised of advanced production tools like 4K/UHD pan and scan zooming, frame-accurate split-screen views, graphics overlays, statistics integration as well as support for 2x 4K/UHD slow motion cameras and up to 10x phase HD super slow motions cameras.
Focused Production & Features
Click for more info







Unmatched User Experience







Flexible & Scalable Architecture
Case Study: Rogers Sportsnet


When you're doing something that's a living, breathing thing that's always changing and evolving, to know that you can essentially pull off anything with DreamCatcher™, you'll be in good shape.
- Daniel Fernandes | Producer, Live Events | Rogers Sportsnet
Specifications
Inputs | |
---|---|
Methods | DIN Connector |
Standards | |
HD | 720p59.94Hz, 720p50Hz, 1080i59.94Hz, 1080i50Hz |
3G | 1080p59.94Hz, 1080p50Hz |
4K/UHD | 4x 1080p59.94Hz, 4x 1080p50Hz |
Quantity | Up to 12x HD, up to 8x 3G, up to 2x 4K/UHD |
Audio | Up to 16x channels of embedded audio per input |
Outputs | |
---|---|
Methods | DIN Connector |
Standards | |
HD | 720p59.94Hz, 720p50Hz, 1080i59.94Hz, 1080i50Hz |
3G | 1080p59.94Hz, 1080p50Hz |
4K/UHD | 4x 1080p59.94Hz, 4x 1080p50Hz |
Quantity | Up to 4x HD, up to 4x 3G, 1x 4K/UHD |
Audio | Up to 16x channels of embedded audio per input |
GenlockSDI Only | |
---|---|
NTSC/PAL black burst |
Ethernet | |
---|---|
Number | 2x 1GbE, 2x 10GbE |
Connector Type | DreamCatcher™ SFPs, RJ-45 |
Control | |
---|---|
User Interface | VUE-Configurable UI |
Controller | DC-RCP-10 |
Ports | 4x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 |
Electrical | |
---|---|
Power Consumption | 950 watts Max Rated, 800 watts Nominal |
EMI/RFI | Complies with FCC part 15 Class A, EU EMC Directive, CISPR 22 Class A Digital Device or Peripheral, IEC 60950-1:2005+A1+A2 |
Voltage | AC-100-240V, 47 – 63Hz |
Current | 8 – 4A |
Redundancy | Triple redundant power supplies |
Storage Capacity | |
---|---|
800GB | ~15 hrs at 100Mb/s |
1.6TB | ~30 hrs at 100Mb/s |
3.2TB | ~60 hrs at 100Mb/s |
6.4TB | ~120 hrs at 100Mb/s |
Recording Method | Continuous Loop Record |
Ordering Information
Notes | • See manual for configuration options |
---|
DC‑418E‑G2, DC‑428E‑G2, DC‑438E‑G2, DC‑468E‑G2 | 8x I/O HD, 8x I/O 3G, 2x I/O 4K-UHD |
---|---|
DC‑418DE‑G2, DC‑428DE‑G2, DC‑438DE‑G2, DC‑468DE‑G2 | 16x I/O HD, 12x I/O 3G, 3x I/O 4K-UHD |
Ordering OptionsSoftware | |
---|---|
+1TBG2 | Additional 800GB (~15 hours at 100Mb/s) for the DC-418E-G2 and DC-418DE-G2 |
+2TBG2 | Additional 1.6TB (~30 hours at 100Mb/s) for the DC-428E-G2 and DC-428DE-G2 |
+3TBG2 | Additional 3.2TB (~60 hours at 100Mb/s) for the DC-438E-G2 and DC-438DE-G2 |
+6TBG2 | Additional 6.4TB (~120 hours at 100Mb/s) for the DC-468E-G2 and DC-468DE-G2 |
+DC-LE | Integrated Non-Linear Editor Interface (maximum 1 per system) |