VidaBox - Digital Entertainment & Controls

VidaBox Products: The Best in Digital Entertainment & Control

Complete, scalable, & upgradable systems. Learn all about the components that make it all possible.

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All-in-One Media Centers
Store & play movies, music, photos & more on one box

Imagine - play any movie, any song, any video clip, any photo - at the touch of a button. That's the power the VidaBox media server & extender systems can bring to you home!

Enjoy instant, on-demand access to your entire media collection from an easy-to-use, intuitive interface. Easily store your content on a single server, and make the entire entertainment experience available in any room with a VidaBox extender.

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MAGNUM
· MAGNUM
LUXv2
· LUXv2 NEW!
SLIMv3
· SLIMv3

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Dedicated Media Servers
Drop-n-Rip™ & DualRip™, Multizone Audio. Automation, & More

Dedicated Media Servers provide the ultimate in convenience, stability, and long term reliability!

Convenience: With Drop-n-Rip™ & DualRip™ technologies, just insert* a Blu-ray, DVD, or CD into the server's disk tray, and it'll be automatically archived, along with cover art, actor / actress / musician info & other rich metadata - all in a single step!

Stable & Reliable: With VidaBox's custom vWHS operating system, the system auto-maintains itself for long term, trouble-free operation.

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Blu-ray/DVD Media Extenders
Stream movies, music, & more losslessly to any TV via (1) CAT5

Want to stream content from your media center of server onto another TV? Just add another VidaBox extender!

With a single CAT5e/6 cable, you can seamlessly stream any archived movie, video, TV show, or picture from your server, or pull online content like Netflix for on-demand video streaming!

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Compare VidaBox Media Centers, Servers, and Extenders
Category
Model
(DVD) / [Blu-ray]
Max. Storage
RAID Support
Field-servicable HDD Bays
HDMI1.2 Output Support
Notable System Features &
Important Notes
  SLIMv3
(990) / [240] w. 6TB
RAID5 Opt.
None (All internal)
Yes, w. 1.3 option
Compact w. mass storage. Built-in card reader.
 
  LUXv2
(1650) / [400] w 10TB
Not Available
(4) External
Yes, w. 1.3 option
Rackmountable (4U) w. included rack ears.
 
  MAGNUM
(2970) / [720] w. 18TB
RAID5 Opt.
None (All internal)
Yes, w. 1.3 option
Built-in 12.1" touchscreen. Great w. projectors
 
  FireServer
(1320) / [320] w. 8TB
Not Available
(4) External
N/A
1U - Great for ultra-reliable BD/DVD serving
   
  RackServer
(2310) / [560] w. 14TB
(5280) / [1280] w. 32TB
RAID5 Opt.
(8) Ext. onboard
(10) Ext. w. RSvr+
N/A
4U - Most recommended: Supports automation
   
  RACK24
(7260) / [1760] w. 44TB
RAID5/RAID6
(24) External
N/A
5U - Larger version of RackServer w. more storage
   
  ThinClientV2
(1.5" x 7.44" x 7.33")
[39 x 190 x 187mm]
Not Available
None (All internal)
HDMI1.2 Only
Does not have a built-in disc drive
   
  RoomClientV2
(1.5" x 11.03" x 7.37")
[38 x 280 x 187mm]
Not Available
None (All internal)
HDMI1.2 Only
Smallest extender w. built-in Blu-ray. Faster than ThinClientV2 in performance, but higher cost.
   
  SLIMv3
(4.5" x 16.9 " x 16.1 ")
[115 x 435 x 408mm]
RAID1 Opt.
None (All internal)
Yes, w. 1.3 option
Premium extender w. optional HDMI1.3
   
  RackClientV3
2U Rackmount
RAID1 Opt.
(1) HDD Bay Optional
Yes, w. 1.3 option
Rackmount version of SLIMv3 extender.
   
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Multiroom Audio Servers
Play music in any room - when & where you like

Enjoy endless, on-demand music throughout your home from your combined audio library, internet radio, AM, FM, WX, XM, or Sirius tuners.

Controllable via in-wall touchpads, vPads, or TouchClient12, VidaBox audio servers provides performance and convenience in one single-package.

Purchase any VidaBox system preconfigured with a NuVo® system for an easy, plug-n-play installation. Learn more.

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Audio Server Software
· Interface, features, & how they work

Audio Servers & Hardware
· Server technical specifications
· Sample Wiring Diagrams
· Complete Packages

Compatibility List
· NuVo® & Russound® Components

Smart Home Components
Control lighting, climate, security, shades/blinds, & more


Don't get locked into a proprietary system & closed solution! VidaBox vAutomation w. CQC works with a number of industry-leading partners to provide the most reliable, yet cost-effective solutions.

Automation w. VidaBox works via RS-232, TCP/IP, IR - even Bluetooth! By choosing a recommended product, you're guaranteeing a high level of performance with pre-tested drivers. New drivers can be written for devices in retrofit installation.

While VidaBox is compatible with, but does not manufacture these smart home components. Please contact the individual component manufacturers for product details. Click here for more details!

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Recommended Components
Below is a short list of VidaBox recommended products for vAutomation.

· AV Distribution: ADA, NuVo
· Automation Panel: Elk/M1 (Gold), HAI Omni
· IR & relay control: Global Cache
· Lighting: LiteTouch, Centralite, Lutron
· Security/Webcams: HAI, Axis Comm.
· Climate: HAI, Aprilaire 8870

Click here for the complete list of compatible products (Opens in new window). More components are added everyday - contact us to find out the latest details.

vAutomation Hardware
Control anything & everything above from a touch screen

Have the smart home you've always wanted and control literally anything with your fingertips with a single vPad or TouchClient panel. No need to deal with multiple remotes!

A fully customizable, fully interactive interface allows you to turn on lights, control your TV & sound system, change temperature, monitor security, and more. See how VidaBox vAutomation can simplify your life by clicking here to learn more.

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vAutomation Core Hardware
· FireServer NEW!
· vController · RackServer

Mobile Touch Controls
· vS70™ Remote NEW!
· vPad8 · vPad10

In-Wall Touch Panels
· TouchClient™ In-Wall Panels
Accessories & Software
Unique & convenient add-ons & software solutions

Custom projects require custom solutions - which is why VidaBox offers a full line of specialized, unique add-ons & accessories that combine with other system to create the perfect solution.

VidaBox is capable of custom manufacturing a wide number of solutions. Learn more about the standard solutions or contact us about your unique needs.

RACK Series Accessories
· RackVision19 · RackKVM
· RackVision15 · RackBoard

In-Room Series Accessories
· PicoPC · ThinDisc
· PicoPCv2  

Software modules


· vCommand for Crestron/AMX/HAI (MCS-EX)