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Alchemist Live IP
Alchemist Live from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, offers the very best motion compensated framerate conversion, providing transparent, artifact-free conversion for seamless global distribution of live media.
Neuron – Network Attached Processor
Neuron – Network Attached Processor
Atomos AtomX Modules
Atomos AtomX Modules
The AtomX Ethernet/NDI Expansion Module for Ninja V from Atomos provides a GigE connector supporting NDI input and output with encode, decode, control, and sync capability, allowing you to transmit, distribute, or receive and monitor NDI from any NDI source. The module connects to the Ninja V\'s AtomX expansion port. After it\'s attached, it also becomes the Ninja\'s battery plate. It accepts the Ninja\'s battery, which then powers both devices at the same time.
The AtomX SYNC Expansion Module for Ninja V from Atomos adds wireless timecode, sync, and Bluetooth control to the Ninja V monitor. You can sync and/or control 1000+ Ninja V units equipped with these modules on the same network at ranges up to 984\' in efficient multicam shoots.
ATEM GPI & Tally Inteface Breakout Board
ATEM GPI & Tally Inteface Breakout Board
- Designed for Blackmagic-Designs GPI/Tally box
- Works perfect with the SKAARHOJ ETH-GPI Link
- Sturdy Phoenix connectors for both inputs and outputs
- DC plug (2.1x5.5, BMD compatible) for external power (routed to GPO connectors)
- Test LED for GPO1 (jumper activated)
- Test button for GPI1
Features it's almost just connectors
The ATEM GPI & Tally Interface provides and easy interface for individual tally lamps to your ATEM infrastructure. The module is essentially a set of solid connector headers which makes it easy to plug in and out each tally lamp on the set. Use it for the ATEM GPI & Tally Interface or the SKAARHOJ ETH-GPI Link Series.
MCC-4K
MCC-4K
The MCC-4K provides exceptional quality frame rate and format conversion for UHD/3G/HD signals. MCC-4K offers support for quad link 3G-SDI of two-Sample Interleaved (2SI) or Square Division (SQD) format as well as single link 12G/6G-SDI and SFP connectivity.
The MCC-4K is an ideal solution for live frame rate conversion applications, where UHD content sourced at a chosen production rate needs to be converted to other frame rates for international contribution and distribution. International sports, concerts, breaking news and current affairs can all be simply and impeccably converted to the desired output format and frame rate.
Key features:
- Motion compensated conversion from any UHD frame rate to any other UHD frame rate
- Simultaneous UHD single link 12G/6G and UHD quad link 3G-SDI output
- Automatic detection of SMPTE ST425-5 (sample interleave input) and ITU-R BT.2020 colorimetry
- Motion compensated conversion from any 3G/HD-SDI frame rate to any other 3G/HD-SDI frame rate
- Up-conversion from 3G/HD to UHD
- Down-conversion UHD to 3G/HD
VICO-4L
VICO-4L
Key features:
- Low latency 32 video lines fixed delay, or according to Genlock/FrameSync
- Compression ratio 4:1(4K3G-SDI), 8:1(4KHD-SDI)
- High image quality high peak signal to noise ratio (PSNR)
- Standardized SMPTE RDD 35 (TICO Alliance)
- 1 RU rack mount size (max dual channel)
Application areas
- Contribution
- Storage cost reduction to storage 1/4. 1/8
- OEM board can be provided
Technical specifications
SDI input BNC 75Ω 3G-SDI Level A 2SI, 12G-SDI Chroma 4:2:2 Bit Depth 10Bits Frame rate 50P(4:1 only), 59.94P, 60P Encoder input 4K (4 x 3G-SDI), 4K(1x12G-SDI) Decoder output 4K (4 x 3G-SDI)、4K(1x12G-SDI) Signal split mode INTER(2SI: 2 sample interleave division) Dimensions (ｍｍ) 435W x 260D x 44.5H Power supply AC 100～240V Power consumption 30VA Weight About 3.0Kg Operation temperature ０～35℃ Operation humidity 20 to 80% RH * No condensation
IF8K-FSCC
IF8K-FSCC
The IF8K-FSCC synchronizes full 8K video with both 12G-SDI and 3G-SDI signals. Asynchronous input of quad-link 12G-SDI (12G-SDI x 4) or 16 link 3G-SDI (3G-SDI x 16) for 8K can be synchronized by the external reference input and output with quad-link 12G-SDI. It is designed and manufactured by InSync Technology for exclusive distribution by FOR-A.
The IF8K-FSCC is an ideal solution for 8K synchronisation and colour correction. It’s especially valuable where perfect synchronisation without audio disturbance is needed in live 8K productions.
Key features:
- Video signal processing of the luminance level, chroma level, chroma phase, and black level
- Colour corrector to set white balance, black balance, and color gamut
- Horizontal/vertical phase adjustment by the external reference input
- Additional audio delay for upstream or downstream equipment for each audio channel
- MADI audio input/output interface
- Optional remote control via IF8K-REMOTE
Bluefish444 Synapse SDI110 Mini Converter
Bluefish444 Synapse SDI110 Mini Converter
The SDI110 Synapse Mini Converter is Bluefish444’s SDI to HDMI video and audio signal processor for professional video workflows. The Synapse SDI110 allows conversions from HDMI video signals to 3G/HD/SD SDI, and SDi-embedded audio input to HDMI embedded audio, AES digital stereo or Analogue stereo audio output.
Featuring the same high-quality standards as our video cards, the Synapse Mini Converter range offers a range of conversions, video scaling and PsF mode via configurable DIP switches, and an SDI copy input and output for redundancy.
Easy-to-use
- DIP switches allow for configuration of converter
Maximum Connectivity
- 3G/HD/SD-SDI input with embedded audio
- Second 3G/HD/SD-SDI input for redundancy
- SDI loop output
- HDMI output
- AES digital stereo audio output
- Analogue stereo audio output
ETH-GPI Link
Setting up an I/O device have never been this flexible. Connect and control anything from your tally lamps, trigger ATEM switcher routines, control a HyperDeck, change Scopes on a SmartScope Duo and route inputs/outputs on a VideoHub. Defining parameters – single or multiple - for inputs/outputs is extremely fast, thanks to the drop-down menu structure in UniSketch OS. Connect and control up to 8 devices at the same time!
Broadcast I/O easy control or integration with existing systemsBreakout BoardDB25 Connector Configuration
The GPIO controller let you control anything from your tally lamps, a foot switch over ethernet or integration with existing systems such as CCUs, video routing and other video switchers or video infrastructure units. There are almost endless possibilities.
The general-purpose I/O controllers offer 8/16 inputs and 8/16 outputs, all electrically separated with quality relays and optocouplers. GPO is implemented with relays shorting to GND. GPI implemented with optical isolators shorted to GND.
Please notice: SKAARHOJ Controllers with GPI inputs accept open collector and relay outputs (pulled to GND). The default HD15 tally connector on the TriCaster TC1 does not provide a direct working signal to the ETH-GPI Link. Converting the 5V potential to GND is needed.
The DB25 connector configuration is similar to the Blackmagic Design GPI & Tally Interface. If you fancy a breakout board for the DB25 connector with Phoenix connectors then have a look at the Breakout Board.
Device Settings
The ETH-GPI Link runs UniSketch OS which allows you to configure the device for multiple hardware devices such as the ATEM Switcher, HyperDeck, SmartScopes, VideoHubs, AJA KUMO Routers, vMix and more - see the entire list. You can even configure the unit to control multiple hardware devices at the same time! The microprocessor (SKAARDUINO Due) inside the ETH-GPI Link allows connections to a maximum number of 8 devices.
Try and configure a unit for your self at cores.skaarhoj.com
GPIO 8 channels input. 8 channels output
ETH-GPI Link Features
- 1 x DB25 Connector Configuration
- 8 GPO
- 8 GPI
- Ethernet with PoE (IEEE802.3af)
- UniSketch OS
Physical Specifications
- Enclosure Size 12.7 x 8 x 2.9 cm
- Weight 0.215 kg
Dual GPIO 16 channels input. 16 channels output
ETH-GPI Link w. GPI Option Features
- 2 x DB25 Connector Configuration
- 16 GPO
- 16 GPI
- Ethernet with PoE (IEEE802.3af)
- UniSketch OS
Physical Specifications
- Enclosure Size 12.7 x 8 x 4.9 cm
- Weight 0.300 kg
UniSketch OS Config Page configure GPI & GPO
A number of default configurations exists for the ETH-GPI Link utilizing various Device Cores. Use any of these if they suit your application or use them as inspiration to build your configuration. As we develop more Device Cores additional default configurations will be added to the ETH-GPI Link.
By entering the UniSketch OS config page for a specific default configuration this is the overview you are presented with. By pressing on either of the In/Out pins the menu will jump to that particular input/output setting. Here you can define actions for almost any of the ATEM parameters, control HyperDeck, SmartScope and VideoHub and more hardware devices - see the overview on Device Cores.
To learn the specific behaviour for GPI and GPO for each parameter we refer to the specific Device Core manuals.
By selecting a action, for instance a ATEM parameter to control, a number of options will appear such as selecting 1ME or 2ME, particular sources and default, Hold Down, Toggle or Cycle behaviour.
Overview of default configurations for the ETH-GPI LinkUniSketch Config Page for ETH-GPI Link
This is a short demo of the UniSketch V2.0 web interface running on a ETH-GPI Link. The purpose of this demo is just to provide examples on how you configure devices in the UniSketch menu.
SKAARHOJ ETH-GPI Link is the perfect companion for your KUMO router if you wish to set routes and read states with wires! We will show you how its done, how flexible the configuration is - you can even connect to multiple KUMO routers from the same GPI device
Various Use Cases for ETH-GPI Link:
NewTek TriCaster + Blackmagic ATEM get tally from TriCaster in sync with ATEM
How to get tally from a NewTek TriCaster switcher onto a ATEM switcher? The scenario is:
- Video switching done on TriCaster
- ATEM Switcher utilized to control cameras (Studio Camera, URSA Mini and URSA Broadcast)
- ATEM Tally needs to follow TriCaster.
The ETH-GPI Link can help to resolve this, but first please check if the SDI-GPI Link is more suitable for you.
ATEM Tally follow TriCaster Tally - GPI
In this setup the ETH-GPI Link will connect to the ATEM Switcher and set Preview/Program accordingly to the signals it receives on the GPI In.
Use the default config "ATEM Connectivity".
ATEM Tally follow TriCaster Tally - GPIATEM Tally follow TriCaster Tally - IP
In this setup the ETH-GPI Link will connect to the ATEM Switcher + the TriCaster and via Virtual Hardware Components on the ETH-GPI Link translate Program/Preview states to the ATEM so the two switchers are in sync.
Use the default config "ATEM Tally follow TriCaster Tally".
ATEM Tally follow TriCaster Tally - IPJoystick Override RCP touchdown via hold groups
By using the "Hold Group" feature found in Device Cores such as Blackmagic ATEM + VideoHub and AJA KUMO Routers, RCP Touchdown function can be used. The Hold Groups feature will fall back to a previous source for a group of triggers using a queue system and finally to the first previous value before any trigger in the group was activated.
Example of using "Hold Group" for AUX routing on BMD ATEM.Example of using "Hold Group" for routing on BMD VideoHubSending GPI over Ethernet and much more!
With the TCP Server + Raw Panel device cores you can network SKAARHOJ controllers in unparallelled ways - not just two controllers but whole groups of them if you please. This video will first demonstrate how you can easily transport a GPI input trigger on an ETH-GPI Link box over network to a relay on another ETH-GPI Link far away with a latency of just 10 ms. And it’s duplex! Then the video moves on to demonstrate how a Tally Box system from SKAARHOJ can quickly be reconfigured to connect to such a ETH-GPI Link box while it’s still also serving tally from an ATEM Switcher. All this is even just scratching the surface of the possibilities.
See details for linking two ETH-GPI Link together here.
Routing Control for Panasonic AW-RP50 & AW-RP120Panasonic AW-RP50 Remote Camera ControllerPanasonic AW-RP120 Remote Camera Controller
If you would like to get routing control from the Panasonic AW-RP50 or the AW-RP120 Remote Camera Controller the ETH-GPI Link is the perfect match.
The AW-RP50 and AW-RP120 outputs Tally in a binary format but the ETH-GPI Link can accommodate this with the "In1-4 Binary" GPI In option from the UniSketch OS System.
Please have a look at the section "Triggering Actions from Binary Inputs" in the Installation and Operation Manual to learn more about this feature.
Update January 2019
We now have a Device Core for the AW-RP120/AW-RP150 which can perform routing control without the need of a GPI cable. Check out the manual for the Device Core and the default config: Panasonic AW-RP1xx on the ETH-GPI Link.
Evertz
Evertz
Fiber Optics, CC, Multiviewers
RF Routing
Modular Products
PHASE - Serving the Brazilian Television Market since 1980
IF8K-UCN
IF8K-UCN
The IF8K-UCN is a frame synchronizer that supports upconversion of HD/4K UHD to 8K DG (Dual Green). It inputs HD-SDI or quad-link 3G-SDI (3G-SDI x 4) and outputs octa-link 3G-SDI (3G-SDI x 8) signals. Two-way distribution of 8K DG is standard and BB or Tri-level sync reference input is also supported. It is designed and manufactured by InSync Technology for exclusive distribution by FOR-A.
The IF8K-UCN is an ideal solution for integration of HD or 4K UHD material into 8K UHD productions using the dual-green format.
Key features:
- Frame synchronisation to an external reference with tracking PCM audio delay
- Minimum delay mode (no reference) – lock to input
- Very high quality upconversion with filter control.
- Conversion between 59.94 and 60Hz conversion (Drops or repeats 1 frame in 1000 frames)
- Optional remote control via IF8K-REMOTE
Bluefish444 Synapse ANA140 Mini Converter
Bluefish444 Synapse ANA140 Mini Converter
The ANA140 Synapse Mini Converter is Bluefish444’s analogue to SDI video and audio signal processor for professional video workflows. The Synapse ANA140 allows conversions from Composite, Component SD/HD, and S-video signals to 3G-SDI, and AES/ANA audio input to SDI-embedded audio output.
Featuring the same high-quality standards as our video cards, the Synapse Mini Converter range offers a range of conversions, video scaling and PsF mode via configurable DIP switches, and an SDI copy output for redundancy.
Easy-to-use
- DIP switches allow for configuration of converter
Maximum Connectivity
- Composite Video input
- Component Video input
- S-video input
- 2 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs
- AES digital stereo audio input
- Analogue stereo audio input
