Carbonite Brochure

Carbonite 1 and 2Production Switchers

Pure Production Power.

Carbonite [karbo-nait]1 One of the earliest and most successful coal-mining explosives. 2 In Star Wars, a cryonic alloy used to keep tibanna gas fresh and to provide stasis for successful intergalactic transport. 3 Pure production power.

Ever dream of big switcher production power in a mid-size package you can afford? So did we here at Ross, and turned that dream into reality with Carbonite, a ground breaking new production switcher series. Carbonite uses the absolute latest technology to pack unprecedented production power into a super compact frame. The Ross Multi-Definition Production Engine that lies at the heart of Carbonite offers the same pristine processing used on other Ross switchers – precisely tuned for this new platform. The superb performance of our award winning Vision series is now available to you in this incredible mid-size package, at an unbeatable price.

Solid. Powerful. Affordable. Carbonite – It’s for you.

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Carbonite 1-16 & Carbonite 1-24

A great looking production requires a complete set of tools. Carbonite’s unmatched power and easy-to-use feature set will get the job done.

Rich Feature Set

Powerful MLEs Carbonite packs major effects and keying power into 2 MLE’s. Each MLE has 4 powerful keyers with luma, linear, Chroma and DVE key types as well as an additional 5th hidden keyer for animated Media Wipe and DVE transitions. Each MLE can access the 2 advanced UltraChrome™ chroma keyers. Two advanced pattern generators per MLE are available for wipes, pattern masks and color washes. Each MLE also provides a clean feed output.

Graphical User InterfaceCarbonite also includes a browser-based, multi-user GUI that can be instantly accessed from a Mac or PC or even on an Apple® iPad. The GUI provides comprehensive graphics management for the Media-Store™ as well as control switcher setups and remote operation - it’s a very intuitive Carbonite companion.

UltraChrome™ Advanced Chroma Keying in Every MLE Our UltraChrome™ chroma keyer uses new Ross technology to perform detailed keying in the most demanding conditions.

4 Channel Media-Store™Four independent media player channels are available switcher-wide. Stills, logos and animated graphics can be played out from the on-board 8GB memory and can be loaded via USB thumb drives. The Media-Store™ can also be managed directly over Ethernet via Carbonite’s browser-based graphics tools.

4 Channels of DVE4 high quality 2D DVE channels are available system-wide. These DVE’s ‘float’ within the system architecture allowing all 4 to be assigned to a single MLE or distributed across both MLE’s as the production demands. These DVE’s are also available for MLE DVE transitions and have dedicated selection in the MLE transition area.

MediaWipes™ MediaWipes™ add powerful animated transition capabilities in conjunction with the Carbonite Media-Store™. Create compelling, animated graphic transitions and control them simply from a dedicated MLE transition area selector.

Dual MultiViewersTwo 10 input MultiViewers are included in Carbonite’s standard feature set. These clean, low latency MultiViewers have access to all external and internal sources. Source naming and tally assignment automatically follow window routing selections.

Multi-Format ProductionCarbonite’s video processing engine can be set for Standard or High Definition production. In addition, this powerful system includes 6 internal frame synchronizers and format converters which allow mixed SD and HD formats to be seamlessly incorporated into your production.

MemoryAI™Carbonite’s powerful and truly unique intelligent resource management system allows stored keys and backgrounds to be recalled to preview without disturbing what is currently on-air. This system enables multiple ‘scenes’ to be stored and recalled in a manner that would normally require a much larger multi-MLE switcher.

Custom Control Macros Powerful, editable macros that can do almost anything. Record events, recalls, pauses, holds and control devices. Executable from a single button press.

Device ControlDirect control of external devices is simple with Carbonite. Control Servers, Robotic Cameras and, of course, our award winning XPression 2D / 3D graphics system.Carbonite 2-16 & Carbonite 2-24

MACRO NAMES• Give macros names for worry-free recall during live productions

SOURCE MNEMONICS• Name sources, select text size, choose color and even invert

TOP BUS DELEGATION• Reassign the top bus to keyer, aux bus, or macro recall control

KEY TYPE SELECTIONS• Choose between self- keying, linear keying, chroma keying, and DVE picture-in-picture keying

MULTI-PURPOSE BUTTONS• Quickly select patterns, DVE effects, memories, media, or menu functions

POWERFUL MACRO EDITING• Easy to create, amazing to use

DIRECT ACCESS TO MEMORIES• MemoryAI™ Recalls make for impressive productions

16-WIDE SELECTOR BUS• Access to every internal and external source in the switcher

PANEL GLOW• User-adjustable for various lighting environments

INSTANT MLE SWAP• Switches between MLE 1 and MLE 2CARBONITE 1

CONTROL PANEL

HIGHLY VISIBLE MENU• Intuitive auto-follow menu

HIGH END 3-AXIS JOYSTICK• Position wipes, patterns, washes, camera control and DVE effects

SOURCE MNEMONICS• Show current source names for every keyer

DEDICATED CUT AND AUTO TRANS BUTTONS • Rapid live keyer control

LEGENDARY ROSS FADER• Robust and Guaranteed for Life

ADVANCED TRANSITION TYPE SELECTION• Choose from dissolve, wipe, DVE, and MediaWipe™ Transitions

TRUE NEXT TRANSITION AREA• Rapid selection of all keyers with full preview

A powerful switcher needs an intuitive panel. The Carbonite 1 panel is exactly that, easy-to-use and uncompromising.

Unique Carbonite 1 Feature: Run 2 MLE’s from the Carbonite 1 panel! Simple with Carbonite 1’s configurable MLE swap buttons.

MACRO NAMES• Give macros names for worry-free recall during live productions

SOURCE MNEMONICS• Name sources, select text size, choose color and even invert

TOP BUS DELEGATION• Reassign the top bus to keyer, aux bus, or macro recall control

KEY TYPE SELECTIONS• Choose between self-keying, linear keying, chroma keying, and DVE picture in picture keying

MULTI-PURPOSE BUTTONS• Quickly select patterns, DVE effects, memories, media, or menu functions

POWERFUL MACRO EDITING• Easy to create, amazing to use

DIRECT ACCESS TO MEMORIES• MemoryAI™ Recalls make for impressive productions

24-WIDE SELECTOR BUS• Access to every internal and external source in the switcher

PANEL GLOW• User-adjustable for various lighting environments

CARBONITE 2CONTROL PANEL

HIGHLY VISIBLE MENU• Intuitive auto-follow menu

HIGH END 3-AXIS JOYSTICK• Position wipes, patterns, washes, camera control and DVE effects

SOURCE MNEMONICS• Show current source names for every keyer

DEDICATED CUT AND AUTO TRANS BUTTONS• Rapid live keyer control

LEGENDARY ROSS FADER• Robust and Guaranteed for Life

ADVANCED TRANSITION TYPE SELECTION• Choose from dissolve, wipe, DVE, and MediaWipe™ Transitions

TRUE NEXT TRANSITION AREA• Rapid selection of all keyers with full preview

Beautiful ergonomics, smooth and precise operation multi-MLE performance in a compact design.

OPTIONAL REDUNDANT POWER• With solidly locking connectors for maximum reliability

GPI/O AND TALLY INTERFACE• 34 Tally connections and 34 GPI/O individually selectable to input or output

SERIAL INTERFACE• For editor and RS-422 control

CONTROL PANEL CONNECTION• Standard CAT-5 shielded cable

ETHERNET CONNECTIVITY• For use with XPression Live CG, LiveEDL, FTP, browser-based GUI, diagnostics and more!

TIME CODE INPUT• For use with LiveEDL™ Standard Feature - Exclusive to Ross Video

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SERIAL INTERFACE• For editor and RS-422 control

16 OR 24 SD/HD INPUTS• Supporting all popular digital video formats

BUILT-IN SYNC GENERATOR• Simplifies system timing

8 ASSIGNABLE AUX, 1 PROGRAM, 1 PREVIEW, • Dual assignable MultiViewers• Multiple outputs are essential for multi-screen and live to tape applications

A production powerhouse in just 2RU.Two full MLE’s with Multi-Definition support based on our renowned Vision switcher technology.

CARBONITE STUDIO SYSTEMS

CARBONITE GFX 1 & 2Carbonite GFX is the combination of a Carbonite 1 MLE or 2 MLE switcher with XPression Live CG software. This is a terrific compact and economical system for Educational, Corporate and House of Worship productions. In fact, it’s perfect for anyone who wants to produce the best quality Multi-Definition video on a constrained budget or in a tight space. Carbonite GFX - a production solution from Ross that fits your needs.

CARBONITE STUDIO 1 & 2A Carbonite 1 or 2 MLE switcher combined with XPression LiveCG and a robust Ross SoftMetal video server.

The SoftMetal server has 1 input and 2 outputs of digital video and can record and playback simultaneously. In addition, each video channel supports up to 16 channels of digital audio. Just like Carbonite and XPression, the server has full multi-definition support, and handles all of the typical industry file formats.

In addition, the XPression CG can also render graphics directly to the SoftMetal server for playback of graphic animations.

Pick a panel. Pick a package. A ‘Studio System’ is essentially a pre-integrated package of the core production tools required for any live production. Ross Video is in the unique position of being the only manufacturer to have production switchers, graphics and video servers, together, in our product portfolio. This unique strength has led to the creation of these systems.

CARBONITE STUDIO ELITE 1 & 2The Ultimate Studio System - a Carbonite 1 or 2 MLE switcher combined with a Ross SoftMetal Video Server, and a full XPression Studio SCE Character Generator and Motion Graphics System.

XPression Studio SCE is a complete Hardware / Software package that provides an SDI input and 2 SDI outputs for direct video connection to Carbonite. Play animated graphics directly from XPression, leaving Carbonite’s Media-

Stores™ and SoftMetal channels free to provide other video sources, stills and animated transitions.

In addition, the XPression CG can also render graphics directly to the SoftMetal server, providing almost limitless stills, animations and key layering power.

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XPRESSION LiveCG™XPression Live CG is an economical way to enhance your production with eye-catching graphics. Simply load XPression Live CG Software onto your own Windows PC, connect it and Carbonite to the same local area network, and you have a tightly integrated CG / Production Switcher System. XPression’s intuitive user interface makes it easy to build compelling 3D graphics, add logos on multiple layers and create beautiful titles. Ordering and playout are controlled from the PC, using XPression’s rundown-style sequencer which renders directly into Carbonite’s Media-Store™, keeping video inputs free for cameras and other video sources.

CARBONITE OPTIONS

Carbonite comes fully featured right out of the box! Following are a few options that can be added to your system.

IN-DESK MOUNTING KIT FOR CARBONITE 1Mounting brackets allow Carbonite panels to be easily and securely flush mounted in control room consoles. Note that the Carbonite 2 does not require brackets for flush in-desk mounting.

INPUT UPGRADEA 16 input Carbonite frame can be upgraded to 24 inputs.

SECOND MLE FOR CARBONITE 1A second MLE can be added to a Carbonite 1 system making 2 MLE’s available and controllable from the Carbonite 1 single MLE panel via a shift function.

REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLIESRedundant PSUs for both the Carbonite Engine and Control Panel can easily be added either at time of purchase or later when required.

KEY FEATURES CARBONITE 1

SINGLE MLE DUAL MLE

CARBONITE 2

MULTI-DEFINITION INPUTS 16 or 24 16 or 24 16 or 24

MULTI-DEFINITION OUTPUTS 10 10 10

NUMBER OF MLE’s 1 2 2

TOTAL NUMBER OF KEYERS 4 8 8

KEYERS PER MLE 4 4 4

ULTRACHROME KEYERS (FLOATING) 2 2 2

NUMBER OF FLOATING DVE’s 4 4 4

NUMBER OF MEDIA-STORES™ (CAPACITY 8GB) 4 4 4

NUMBER OF MULTIVIEWERS WITH TALLY AND SOURCE NAMES 2 (20 windows) 2 (20 windows) 2 (20 windows)

INTERNAL FORMAT CONVERTERS 6* 6* 6*

INTERNAL FRAME SYNCHRONIZERS 6* 6* 6*

BROWSER-BASED GRAPHICS MANAGEMENT Yes Yes Yes

THEME-ABLE PANEL GLOW RGB BUTTONS Yes Yes Yes

8 CHARACTER INPUT AND KEY SOURCE COLOR MNEMONICS Yes Yes Yes

DIRECT ACCESS CROSSPOINT BUTTONS 16 24 24

NUMBER OF GPI/O 34 34 34

NUMBER OF TALLIES 34 34 34

PATTERN GENERATORS 2 4 4

MemoryAI™ Yes (100) Yes (100) Yes (100)

CUSTOM CONTROL MACROS Yes Yes Yes

ANIMATED MEDIAWIPES™ Yes Yes Yes

DIRECT MEDIA STORE RENDER VIA ETHERNET Yes Yes Yes

REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA USB USB USB

TIME CODE INPUT Yes (LTC) Yes (LTC) Yes (LTC)

LiveEDL™ (GENERATES AN EDIT DECISION LIST FOR USE IN POST PRODUCTION) Yes Yes Yes

ETHERNET PORTS 2 2 2

REFERENCE INPUT Black or Tri-Level Black or Tri-Level Black or Tri-Level

INTERNAL REFERENCE GENERATOR Yes Yes Yes

INDEPENDENTLY CONFIGURABLE REFERENCE OUTPUTS 2 2 2

EDITOR PORT 1 (RS-422) 1 (RS-422) 1 (RS-422)

ROBOTIC CAMERA CONTROL Yes Yes Yes

CARBONITE - SPECIFICATIONS AT A GLANCEHighly powerful and efficiently designed, Carbonite delivers unprecedented performance in a remarkably cost-effective package. Carbonite sets the bar as the new world standard for mid-sized production switchers. Carbonite delivers Pure Production Power!

Carbonite 1 is available as a single or dual MLE control panel - the operator can swap between MLE 1 and MLE 2 control.* Conversion and frame synchronization can be set to ‘Bus Mode’, allowing all inputs to be converted and synchronized.