Ross Video has unveiled its new Carbonite Ultra Solo switcher.
The compact UHD switcher aims to provide smaller operators with access to cost-effective professional production capabilities, bringing the performance and ease of use of the mid-sized Carbonite switcher to the small switcher market with application in HD/UHD flypacks, space-constrained facilities or mobile units, said the company.
Launched in two versions, the all-in-one system incorporates frame and control surface electronics in compact unit while a 1RU frame can be controlled by separate hardware or a software-based control panel.
Key features include:
- Multi format operations: Designed to meet current and future needs by supporting HD and UHD operations. Input, output, ME, and MiniME count are identical regardless of the switcher format.
- Flexible ME Resources: Carbonite Ultra Solo’s ME bank and two independent MiniME’s allow management of effects. The full ME provides six keyers, while the MiniMEs, with two independent keyers each, feed on-set monitors or IMAG displays.
- RAVE Audio Mixer: The solution includes an internal RAVE audio mixer enabling audio processing, mixing, and routing.
- Production Sequencer: In addition to Memory or Custom Control macro operations, the Sequencer allows operators to link a series of tasks, events or device controls together for reliable and repeatable playback.
- Multiple Control Points: Compatible with the TouchDriveTM line of physical Control Panels. DashBoard extends the configuration and control of Carbonite Ultra Solo to any network-connected computer for remote monitoring or multi-user operations.
- USB Webcam: Carbonite Ultra Solo is the first Ross production switcher to incorporate a webcam output for conferencing or live streaming applications.
Nigel Spratling, vice president, production switchers and servers at Ross Video, said, “We are excited to launch Carbonite Ultra Solo, and to now be able to offer facilities of all sizes and budgets a production switcher that gives them the ability to create professional, compelling content. As with all Ross products, Carbonite Ultra Solo is manufactured in our own facility, and is rigorously tested to provide robust, trouble-free performance so that it is show-ready when you need it to be.”
