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Imerge's movie and music-focussed entertainment servers offer maximum fidelity and minimum fuss

Imerge is one of the world’s premier manufacturers and developers of movie and music-focussed entertainment servers. We make it simple for users to store their content and replay it, wherever and whenever they want it, with maximum fidelity and minimum fuss.

An Imerge product is designed and developed with the customer’s needs top priority. Be assured that for any AV installation, the Imerge solution will provide the best experience.

MS1 & XiVASafe

The MS1 and XiVASafe storage solutions build upon the success of their predecessors taking the Imerge experience to new heights.

The MS1 is the most advanced media server in the world. It utilises all new proprietary hardware and software platforms designed to make the whole experience completely transparent, and ultimately rewarding. Even the most nervous of technophobes will enjoy the new experience. Capable of recording, storing and playing back your media when, where and how you want it. The beautiful new interface will grace any room, from a guest bedroom, to the grandest of theatres.

A world beating mediaserver needs the ultimate storage solution, and the XiVASafe solutions do not disappoint. The XiVASafe storage solutions provide enterprise grade performance and resilience never before seen in the installation marketplace. Dual redundant drives, power supplies and field replaceable cooling fans ensure unrivalled reliability. Active monitoring of the system provides 'concierge' type service and support, emailing the dealer and manufacturer whenever they are needed. Available in 3Tb or 6Tb configurations, the XiVASafe sets new standards in media storage. Your media is precious, don't compromise it with anything less than a XiVASafe storage solution.

MS1 – The most advanced media server in the world

* One component, configurable as a Master or Client
* Easy setup with self discovery
* No integral HDD
* Near silent operation
* Extensive connectivity encompassing network/audio/video/scaleable storage
* Audiophile standard audio board
* 2 XiVASafe storage options – iSCSI & ESATA
* Bespoke CI orientated internal electronics built to automotive standards
* Audio over HDMI
* Discreet slot loading drive
* Rack mountable (rackmount kit included)
[more on MS1]

XiVASafe – The XiVASafe sets new standards in media storage

iSCSI version:
* Data centre grade reliability and performance
* RAID 6 – dual redundant drive capability
* Hot swappable fans
* Two hot swappable PSU's
* Scalable with multiple XIVASafe chassis'
* UPS integration via RS-232 port for ultimate brown out protection
* iSCSI speed and band-with ideal for supporting future formats

ESATA version:
* High performance, low cost storage
* RAID 1 mirrored security, partnered with world leader in external SATA solutions (used extensively in pro audio and post video production)
* Available from launch with 1TB
* MS1 can support simultaneous connection to eSATA and XiVASafe iSCSI storage devices
* Rack mountable (rackmount kit included) Enterprise grade XiVASafe storage solutions; bringing big business performance and resilience to the home.
[more on XiVASafe]

MS5000 Mediaserver - Integrated refinement: video & multi-source music server in one

The MS5000 combines state-of-the-art products in one premium-quality, beautifully-integrated AV device.

* Single-source High Definition 1080p video/movie server with integrated video scaler and de-interlacer
* 5-source audiophile-grade SoundServer
* 7-disk multi-terabyte networked RAID server delivering content to local outputs and network media players/computers
* High quality CD & DVD player
* Dual graphical user interfaces provide simultaneous TV control by two independent users

The MS5000 seamlessly incorporates a truly high-end solution to home entertainment storage. Behind the scenes it uses a high-spec, hardware-based RAID disk system normally found only in professional high-end data servers.

* High-performance 24-hour RAID protection of the media libraries against failure of a hard disk drive
* Removable drives: drive replacement without server de-installation
* 7 removable drive bays for vast AV libraries.
* 500GB drives fitted gives 3Terabytes for 700–1000 hours of video plus 1000s of hours of music

Imerge always painstakingly equips its media appliances with high-grade AV electronics and the MS5000 is no different. This is a dedicated high-end entertainment product, not a general-purpose computer.

* Custom-designed, audiophile-grade audio electronics, designed in Cambridge, England – home of premium sound for decades.
* No off-the-shelf PC sound cards
* Video resolution to 1080p HD
* Advanced video up-scaling and de-interlacing in hardware
* Bit-perfect digital audio – no rate conversion
* Uncompressed (full CD quality), MP3 and WMA audio formats
* Import music from your home computers & iPods onto the MS5000 and transform your listening enjoyment instantly

MS5000 is the perfect choice for serious multi-room, multi-user convenience. End-users will adore the capabilities, bringing new dimensions to their home entertainment.

* Fast, responsive access to any piece of video or music from a central media library
* Custom keyword search
* Automatic titling/cataloguing with editing
* Browse and play audio by album cover artwork, album name, artist, genre, personalised user-defined genre, one track/all tracks, year of release, era and playlist
* Browse and play video by cover artwork, title, classification (rating), genre, year of release, main actor
* Resume video playback on a different output to that paused
* User-defined audio genres, genre reassignment and multi-genre assignment of albums
* Supports DVD Video on-disc menus
* Advanced rapid audio Playlist and jukebox-style Play Queue creation with multiple marking feature
* Control music and video playback with any compatible Flash-supporting web browser
[more on MS5000]

S3000 SoundServer

* Built-in web browser interface viewable by any Flash-enabled web browser
* Search the media collection by keyword
* Connect to MP3 player/iPod over a network to share music
* Intuitive media navigation includes browse by cover art, the era of the music, year of release and individual tracks
* PRESETS function provides one-button instant themed playback with selected controllers
* Direct back-up and restore to/from networked storage locations
* Add new features via online software upgrades
* Record and play music in uncompressed WAV, MP3 and WMA formats
* Rapid playlist creation‚ mark multiple tracks to quickly create favourite track collections
* Auto-record function for rapid loading of multiple CDs
* Transfer music files and cover art to/from a PC or Mac
* Customisable TV interface to suit room decor
* Audiophile sound quality using custom-engineered electronics
* Automatic access to extensive on-line CD database
* Up to 4 independent multi-room outputs
[more on S3000]

MP1000 MediaPlayer

* Expand the number of independent playback sources and control interfaces in an MS5000-based multi-room system with the MP1000 media player
* A completely independent additional video or music source, with an integral TV control interface, for the Imerge MS5000 MediaServer
* Multiple MP1000s can be connected to a single MS5000 MediaServer to enable more people to play video and music both independently and simultaneously
* Media playback from MS5000 and from local DVD/CD reduces the number of system devices
* Integral optical drive provides content recording(upload) to the host MS5000 server with automated music/video metadata look-up
* Near-silent operation extends the possibilities to use in-room as the primary A/V device
* Superb design offers both in-room and rack-mount configurations (rack-mount kit included)
* Extensive media browsing, searching, playback and editing capabilities offer an impressive and state-of-the-art entertainment experience
[more on MP1000]

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