The Easiest Way to Manage Online and Offline Media for the Quantum 600A Drive and SuperLoader 3A System

Pictron brings its leading media management tools to Quantum's media-aware 600A tape drive and SuperLoader 3A tape library - helping you take control of your media archives. With an easy-to-use interface, the Pictron Network Tape Gateway streamlines the archival process to automatically catalog tape content and make both online and offline media searchable based on file name, title, description, tape barcode, MXF metadata, keyword, category, and more. Pictron Network Tape Gateway can help you cut hours from your post-production process and ensure your organization makes the most of its valuable archives.

Efficient Cataloging

The Pictron Network Tape Gateway takes the effort out of time-consuming cataloging tasks, so you can be sure all your video archives are properly recorded and organized for future use. It catalogs each data tape in the Quantum 600A or SuperLoader 3A tape drive. All folders, files, and organization hierarchy inside the tape are preserved and users can enter additional metadata like title, subject, description, category, and keywords for each video file. To further streamline the cataloging process, the Pictron Network Tape Gateway is MXF-aware and offers integrated support for barcode scanning.

Simpler Searches

Busy video professionals no longer need to load tapes and browse directories to find the clips they need. With Pictron Network Tape Gateway, they can easily search both online and offline tapes - pinpointing the material they need through file name, keyword, title, subject, category, or MXF metadata searches.

Network Tape Gateway Key Features:

• MXF-file aware

• Efficient cataloging - automatic extraction of MXF data and ability to include additional information

• Integrated barcode support

• Partial MXF media restore support

• Basic and advanced searches

• Intuitive, rich client software user interface supporting both PC and Mac