Spectra FAQ (1 of 2)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT STREAMBOX SPECTRA (1 OF 2)
(Part 2: Video, Audio, and Troubleshooting questions)
Software and Workflow:
Q) What Platforms and Operating Systems are supported?
A) MacOS 10.13 and newer; Windows 10 and newer; CentOS Linux 7.1 and newer
Q) Do I need a cloud account to use Spectra?A) Spectra does not require a Cloud account or Cloud service.
Q) Can I do simple point to point with Spectra without a Cloud account?
A) Spectra does not require a Cloud account or Cloud service. Spectra can stream directly, point-to-point, to a single Streambox Decoder, Streambox Media Player/Iris, or Streambox Enterprise Server. Point-to-point
Q) Can Spectra record files for playback?
A) Not at this time.
Q) Does Spectra decode streams?
A) Spectra is an Encoder product only. Our Streambox Media Player software, as well as our hardware decoders, can decode ACT-L3 and ACT-L5 streams.
Licensing and Activation:
Q) Which license do I need?
A) Spectra2K licenses activate HD and 2K inputs; Spectra4K licenses activate HD, 2K, and 4K.
These licenses: | Activate the following inputs: |
Spectra2KAVID & Spectra4KAVID | Avid Media Composer, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, NDI |
Spectra2KADOBE & Spectra4KADOBE | Adobe Premiere, NDI |
Spectra2KBM & Spectra4KBM | Blackmagic Decklink/Ultrastudio Hardware Input, NDI |
Q) Can I have multiple licenses on a single computer, i.e. Adobe and Avid?
A) Yes, Multiple types of license can be added to the same machine.
Q) Can I move the license from one machine to another? (A Floating License?)
A) Generally no; the license can only work on the machine on which it was activated. However, licenses may be reset in the event of hardware failure as long as a software support contract or warranty/extended warranty is in place, or at the discretion of Streambox.
Q) How do I know what features are activated on my copy of Spectra?
A) Click the Show Features button on the System page
Q) What's the difference between Online and Local Activation?
A) Online Activation is the easier form of activation, but it does require an available internet connection. The activation requires a 7-digit number called a Product Key. Local Activation does not require an available internet connection; you enter activation codes (9 or 16 digits) to enable individual features or feature bundles.
Inputs:
Q) What Video Editors does Spectra support right now?
A) Adobe Premiere Pro, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve c17 and newer, Avid Media Composer 2019 and newer
Q) Does Spectra support ACES colorspace in DaVinci Resolve?
A) Yes. Please see Using ACES Colorspace in the Quick Start Guide for MacOS
Q) Will Spectra support Autodesk Flame?
A) Not at this time. We will most likely add support for this if there is sufficient demand. Please let us know you're interested by emailing support@streambox.com
Q) Will Spectra support Foundry Nuke?
A) Not at this time. We will most likely add support for this if there is sufficient demand. Please let us know you're interested by emailing support@streambox.com
Q) What Input Hardware is supported?
A) Blackmagic Decklink and Ultrastudio Input devices. Use the latest version of Blackmagic Desktop Video (hardware drivers).
Q) Is NDI or USB input supported?
A) MacOS Spectra supports iSight and Qualified USB camera input. All versions support NDI input in the supported resolutions.