Ross Video Carbonite Black Solo13 13 Input 6 Output 1 M/E Production Switcher

Ross Video offers the Carbonite Black Solo 1 M/E Live Production Video Switcher, an HD/SD video production switcher with an integrated control surface providing versatile switching in a highly portable format that's easy to set up.

Supporting multi-format video resolutions up to 1080p60, the Solo incorporates nine inputs including six SDI and three HDMI, and six outputs including five SDI and one HDMI.

Full control of the Carbonite Black Solo can be accessed through the top control surface. Switch inputs, control remote PTZ cameras, and apply effects, overlays, or graphics in real time with a full set of tactile button controls, joystick, and a weighted T-bar. Remote control is also an option via the DashBoard software interface for Mac, Windows, or Linux.

The Solo's multi-viewer output supports up to 10 source displays, and features multiple layouts, tally, labeling, and a clock function. Features include robotic camera control for VISCA, Canon BU series, and Ross Cambot cameras. Features typically found in larger switchers that are offered by the Solo include two floating effects channels for PiP or 2D transitions, assignable effects modules, four-channel animation storage with audio, one floating UltraChrome chroma keyer, and powerful 10-bit processing for advanced keying and effects.

Specifications

• Control Panels
  • Direct Access Crosspoint Buttons: 9
  • Number of ME Rows: 1
  • Global Menu System / Memory Contorl with Mnemonic LCD Buttons: Yes
  • True Next Transition Architecture: Yes
  • Individual Keyer Transition Controls: Yes
  • Custom Control Macros: 36
• Features & Interfaces
  • Number of Keys per ME: 5
  • Number of Keys per MiniME: 2 per MiniME
  • UltraChrome Keyer: 19
  • Number of Media-Stores: 4
  • Supported Media File Types
  • Stills: .BMP
  • Stills & Animations: .JPG, .JPEG (no Alpha), TGA & PNG (with Alpha) & 48k WAVE audio files
  • Browser-based Graphics Management: Yes
  • Pattern Generators: 2
  • Effects Memory with MemoryAI: 300 (100 for ME and each MiniME)
  • Custom Controls Macros: 36 (Control Panel) 256 (Dashboard)
  • Animated MediaWipes: Yes
  • Direct Media Store Render Via Ethernet: Yes
  • LiveEDL: Yes
• Interfaces
  • DashBoard Softpanel: Yes
  • DashBoard LiveAssist: Yes
  • ViewControl- Visual Production Control: Yes
  • Robotic Camera Control: Yes
  • Video Server Control (AMP): Yes
  • Audi Mixer Control (Yamaha): Yes
  • Frames (All-In-One and 1RU Frame)
  • Multi-Definition Inputs: 13 (12 x SDI, 1 x HDMI)
  • Mutlti-Definition Outputs: 6 (5 x SDI, 1 x HDMI)
  • Number of MEs: 1
  • Number of MiniMEs: 2
  • Number of Multiviewers with Tally and Source Names: 1 (Up to 10 windows)
  • Internal Format Converters / Frame Synchronizer: 6
  • Number of Floating DVE's: 2
  • Number of GPI/O: 24
  • Number of Tallies: 24
  • AES Digital Audio Output: 1
  • Removable Storage Media: USB
  • Time Code Input: Via External Gar Lite Converter (LTC)
  • Ethernet Ports: 1
  • Reference Input: Black or Tri-Level
  • Editor Port: 1 (RS-422)
• Signal Processing Standards
  • Standard Definition: 480i/59.94, 576i/50
  • High Definition:
    • 720p & 1080i 50/59.94
    • 1080PsF, 23.98/25
    • 1080p 29.97
  • 3G 1080p: 1080p 50/59.94/60