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CORE I/O is a versatile, high-performance software-defined video I/O server for HD and UHD, designed to seamlessly bridge on-premise and cloud-based workflows. Available in flexible 4-flow or 8-flow hardware configurations, it integrates seamlessly with AJA’s Corvid 44/88 video devices for on-site deployments and can also be deployed as an AWS cloud instance. It redefines media operations—combining capture, playout, transcoding, speech to text, and HTML graphics overlay in a modular, node-based architecture.
End-to-End Media Workflows — Capture, Playout, Signal Transcoding, Graphics, Live CC & Translation.
Node-based. Cloud-enabled. Scalable.
With CORE I/O, ToolsOnAir takes its proven Tier 1 foundation to the next level, introducing a fully dockerized, Linux-native, node-based video platform designed for multichannel ingest, playout, signal conversion, HTML5 graphics, AI-driven captioning, and more — all built around a powerful, browser-based visual workflow editor.
Powered by our advanced TME Media Engine and complemented by a modern web-based user interface featuring Dashboard, Widgets, and Flow Editor, CORE I/O gives operators unmatched flexibility. Flows can be created, adjusted, or modified at any time—perfectly adapting to the ever-changing needs of live events and studio productions.
This makes CORE I/O the true all-round solution in today’s broadcast and Pro-AV workflows.
Below you find the three available Flow modes:
Recording Flow, Playout Flow and Signal-Transcoding Flow
With CORE I/O, operators work inside a powerful Dashboard View that is entirely widget-based. This means every operator can create their own dashboards, add widgets, and adapt the interface exactly to their workflow requirements.
From monitoring to control, everything is available at a glance. Current widgets include:
- Recording Viewer Widget – for live channel monitoring
- Recording Timeline Widget – for precise flow control
- Playlist Widget – to manage playout with ease
- Input and Output Viewer – full signal transparency
- File Browser Widget – direct access to media assets
And this is only the beginning—new widgets are continuously being developed to make CORE I/O even more versatile for live events, studios, and enterprise broadcast environments.
Seamless Automation & Third-Party Integration
CORE I/O is designed from the ground up to fit into any modern or legacy broadcast environment. Thanks to its robust RESTful API, every Flow exposes its own flexible interface, making it easy to connect CORE I/O with leading broadcast automation platforms such as Aveco, Vizrt, Crispin and many more.
Whether the task is news rundown integration, triggering live ingest events, or coordinating complex playout schedules, CORE I/O adapts instantly to the workflow. The underlying TME Media Engine ensures that performance and flexibility remain unmatched, even under demanding production conditions.
For environments that still rely on traditional systems, CORE I/O also supports VDCP over TCP/IP, ensuring compatibility with legacy control setups. This makes it the perfect choice for fast proof-of-concept deployments, hybrid rollouts, or phased upgrades in enterprise broadcast infrastructures.
And because integration is not just about APIs, the Flow-based Node Editor provides a visual, operator-friendly way to design, test, and fine-tune workflows. Combined with the powerful flexibility of the TME engine, this makes CORE I/O one of the strongest integration video servers on the market—ready to prove its value in record time.
Priority Support includes Free Software Maintenance
At ToolsOnAir ("TOA"), we understand that broadcast and production businesses are mission-critical operations. To ensure seamless performance and peace of mind, each Enterprise Broadcast solution license includes a comprehensive support and upgrade contract for the first year upon intial purchase. This Support and Software Maintenance agreement can be extended to continue receiving top-tier Support and Software Maintenance Services. For customers who prefer to focus exclusively on Software Maintenance—including minor updates and major version upgrades—without additional support services, we also offer flexible software maintenance-only options tailored to individual requirements.
The TOA Software Support & and Software Maintenance Services ("SLA") agreement for the above mentioned software licenses provides you with Standard (Business hours) or Premium (24x7) support services from our TOA support staff. For the quickest response, please create a support ticket and attach a TOA System profile.
Standard Support Services (Business hours):
TOA guarantees an initial response time of two (2) hours for Critical/Blocking issues and four (4) hours for Normal issues between 08:30 AM (08:30h) and 6:00 PM (18:00h) CET/CEST Monday-Friday (excluding public Austrian holidays).
Premium Support Services (24x7):
TOA guarantees an initial response time of one (1) hour for Critical/Blocking issues and two (2) hours for Normal issues, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24x7).