CUBE R1

A Turnkey Solution for Reliable NDI Recording

Kiloview CUBE R1 Recorder System

A Turnkey Solution for Reliable NDI Recording

Why Do We Need a CUBE R1 Recorder System?

Kiloview CUBE R1 is an award-winning NDI recorder system designed to capture and store high-quality video content from multiple NDI video sources. With its user-friendly design, CUBE R1 is ideal for on-the-go recording in live events, post-production and content creation scenarios. It supports simultaneous multi-channel NDI recording with custom layouts, providing compatibility with a wide range of NDI formats. This recorder system offers flexible recording formats and storage options, enabling users to save their footage in the expected quality and file type. With its user-friendly interface and reliable performance, Kiloview CUBE R1 is a valuable tool for professional live event organizers and content creators seeking efficient video recording solutions for high-profile post-production

Up to 9CH NDI Sources Recording, Any Resolution, Any Format

CUBE R1 offers impressive capabilities for NDI source recording, supporting up to 9 channels of NDI sources with any resolution and format. Users can synchronize video previewing and recording on custom 1/4/9 grids, enhancing their monitoring experience. With an automatic discovery feature, NDI sources within the local network are easily identified, while the NDI Discovery Server extends this capability to NDI sources in external networks. The recorded files are stored in the .mov format, giving users the flexibility to choose between fixed-size or fixed-length options using SSD or NAS* storage. Moreover, the CUBE R1 extends support to NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX3, and NDI HX2, ensuring seamless integration with various NDI technologies for high-quality content

Flexible Recording Formats Selection: Compressed or Uncompressed*

CUBE R1 offers flexible formats of recorded files. When working with uncompressed videos, you can keep all files in original NDI formats to keep your content intact. CUBE R1 also supports popular codecs such as H.265 and H.264, so you can transcode your recorded files to make the most of your space with amazing video quality.

Plug-and-Play, Non-stop Recording

CUBE R1 is a turnkey solution offering plug-and-play operation, it supports non-stop recording by being equipped with dual hot-swappable SSD slots. The safety lock switch ensures the whole process is safe and stable.

Reliable Kiloview Storage Stick

CUBE R1 records files to this reliable Kiloview storage Stick. It has two choices of capacities that best fit the needs of your production.

Kiloview Storage Stick is a high-capacity industrial-grade Solid State Drive encased in a protective shell to ensure stability, reliability and durability in a consistent working environment. Each Kiloview SSD has run its stress testing along with CUBE R1 to keep it stable and outstanding.

CUBE R1 must work along with Kiloview Storage Stick(sold separately).

Record in Synchronization Status

CUBE R1 supports a self-defined NTP Server to make sure all the NDI sources are recorded in synchronized status.

One-click Recording is supported, with one single press, easy the way of recording.

*Record and Playback

(Currently not supported. Function will be completed through future firmware updates.)

CUBE R1 provides seamless recording and playback functionality. Users can simultaneously record and playback 1 channel of video at resolutions of up to 4Kp60. Additionally, the option to select a specific NDI source from the preview page for live streaming adds extra versatility. CUBE R1 further enhances the playback experience by offering custom playback speeds, including options such as 1/4x, 1/2x, 3/4x, 2x, 4x, and 8x, according to different needs. With the added convenience of a control knob, users can achieve precise frame-seeking playback, simplifying content review and editing.

Record and Playback

1CH of video in recording and playback simultaneously in resolution up to 4Kp60.
You can also pick one NDI source on the preview page to go live streaming.
Custom playback speed available: 1/4x、1/2x、3/4x、2x、4x、8x.
Use the control knob for precise frame seeking playback*.

*: This feature will be implemented in the later version.

Touch Screen One-Button Operation

A built-in LCD touch-screen allows users to start/pause the recording and monitor the status of storage and performance information that might affect the recording quality and process. User-centred Buttons and control knob also delivers better interaction experiences.

Various Multiview Layouts for Monitoring

1/4/9 multiview layouts are available for your choice. You can display/hide preview images/VU meters.

Customizable overlays for each window: Audio levels, Tally status, Current Bitrate, Synchronization Status, Source Names.

Safety Guaranteed

CUBE R1 is an independent recorder, we guarantee your videos are recorded continuously, correctly, completely, and independently.
Recording Quality Safety: Once a file gets full, the recorder will record the next file automatically to avoid frames losing.
Operation Safety: In order to avoid misoperation and missing valuable recording sources, the system will be LOCKED during recording. Once locked, the system needs DOUBLE confirmation to unlock and pause.

Record in the Fixed Length / Size

You can choose to save the recording files in a fixed time length or a fixed file size.

Once a file gets full, the recorder will immediately record it to the next file automatically. No worries about losing frames.

With the new CUBE R1 features, now you can schedule when to start and stop the recording.

Label Your Sources*

Freely label your video / audio sources to identify each of them.

Stable and Reliable Hardware Server

Ethernet and SFP modules are more flexible.

Half of the 2U rackmount design is more professional.

Reinforcement design, better stability.

HDMI* and USB port, convenient for operation.

*: Coming soon with free future update.

Dual Power Backup

Redundant power supply, better security

Cooling Fans

Cooling design, more reliable

Dual 10GbE NIC

Two built-in 10GbE 10 gigabit network ports
More reliable data bandwidth

CUBE R1 Appearance

R1 Rack Equipment Rendering

A compact 2U architecture, where two R1 units seamlessly combine to form a complete 2U chassis. Recording capacity can be expanded as needed, effortlessly meeting personalized recording requirements. Tailored for the AV industry and encoder enthusiasts.

R1 Rack Equipment Rendering

Applications

Reliable recording and post-production across broadcasting, sports, education, conferencing, medical, enterprise, etc.

Tech Specs

Model No.	CUBE R1
Recording Capacity	Up to 9-channel 1920x1080P60 video/audio recordingUp to 4-channel 3840x2160P60 video/audio recording
NDI Formats	NDI High Bandwidth / NDI HX / NDI HX3
File Codec Formats	video: speedHQ sHQ0/sHQ2/$HQ7 .H.264/AVC ·H.265/HEVC.speedHQ to H.264/H.265 conversion Audio: *FLT32(No compression) AAC(.MOV/.MP4 compatible)
Resolution	Up to 4KP60
Storage	2*Kiloview Storage Stick(Optional 1TB/2TB industry-grade NVMe SSD)
Display	5.5'' LCD touch screen
OSD	1/4/9 multi-window preview, recording status and playback
Recording Strategy	By length or file size
Recording Format	.MOV
Control Knob	1: support Backward/Forward and press to pause/resume
Buttons	6: support record, stop, play, home/return, backward skip, forward skip.
Ports	2 10GbE SFP+ Fiber Ethernet11GbE RJ-45 Ethernet1HDMI 2.0 output, 2USB 2.0 Type-A1*3.5mm TRS audio line in/out
Cooling	Built in dual cooling fans and large ventilation mesh design, the entire machine relies on active air cooling to dissipate heat
Network	2 x 10GbE SFP+ Fiber Ethernet，1 x 1GbE RJ-45 Ethernet
CPU	8 core 64-bit
RAM	12GB
Power Supply	Redundant power, 100~230V AC
Operating System	Linux
Power Consumption	<20W
Working Temperature	-20~50°C / 14°F~131°F
Storage Temperature	-20~50°C / -4°F~149°F
Management	Web
Dimension (mm)	220231.4588mm, half width of 2U rackmount chassis

Recording performance (Based on software version 0.01.0022)		4KP60	1080P60
Original NDI Codec Recording	NDI High Bandwidth	4-channel	9-channel
Original NDI Codec Recording	NDI HX	9-channel	9-channel
Transcode while recording	Transcode NDI High Bandwidth format to NDI HX or H.264/H.265.	1-channel	4-channel

*: CUBE R1 has achieved the recording performance shown in the table at this stage, and subsequent upgrades will continue to be updated.

The recording and playback function is being improved and will be updated with the latest news.

N60

4K HDMI to NDI Converter

P3

H.265 5G Bonding Encoder

N40

4K HDMI/NDI Bi-Directional Converter

U40

4K P60 HDMI to NDI Encoder

N30

12G-SDI/NDI Bi-Directional Converter

N1/N2

N1/N2 Wireless NDI Encoder

N3

3G-SDI/NDI Bi-Directional Converter

E1/E2

H.264 HD SDI/HDMI Encoder

Quick Comparison of our NDI Series

Product Type	Product No.	NDI Codec Capability	Video I/O Connectivity	Resolution	Notes
NDI Bi-Directional Converter	N6	NDI High Bandwidth/NDI HX	HDMI	1080P60
	N5	NDI High Bandwidth/NDI HX	3G-SDI	1080P60
	N50	NDI High Bandwidth/NDI HX	12G-SDI	4KP60
	N60	NDI High Bandwidth/NDI HX	HDMI	4KP60	SRT Support
	N3	NDI High Bandwidth	3G-SDI	1080P60
	N30	NDI High Bandwidth	12G-SDI	4KP60
	N40	NDI High Bandwidth	HDMI	4KP60
NDI Wireless Encoder	N1	NDI HX	SDI	1080P60	WiFi supported, Battery Builld-in
NDI Wireless Encoder	N2	NDI HX	HDMI	1080P60	WiFi supported, Battery Builld-in
NDI Encoder	E3	NDI HX	SDI+HDMI	4KP30 in HDMI, 1080P60 in SDI
	U40	NDI High Bandwidth/NDI HX	HDMI	4KP60
	E1	NDI HX	SDI	1080P60
	E2	NDI HX	HDMI	1080P60
NDI Decoder	D350	NDI High Bandwidth/NDI HX	SDI+HDMI	4KP60
NDI Decoder	D260	NDI HX	SDI+HDMI	1080P60

Bitrate Reference
Protocols	NDI High Bandwidth	NDI\|HX	NDI\|HX2	NDI\|HX3
Bitrate	100~250Mpbs	8~20Mpbs	1~50Mpbs	~80Mpbs
one hour	43~109GB	3.5~8.7GB	0.4~21GB	~35GB
1TB
Single channel	~24hours	~105hours	~43hours	~26hours
Four channels	~6hours	~26hours	~10hours	~6.5hours
Nine channels	~2.5hours	~12hours	~5hours	~3hours
2TB
Single channel	~48hours	~210hours	~86hours	~54hours
Four channels	~12hours	~52hours	~20hours	~13hours
Nine channels	~5hours	~24hours	~10hours	~6hours