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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 IP processing
Neuron IP processing
greenMachine HDR Evie+
greenMachine HDR Evie+
The greenMachine HDR Evie+ (Enhanced Video Image Engine), 1 RU half 19” rackmount, is a real-time segmented frame-by-frame broadcast-quality High Dynamic Range (HDR) to Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) converter, with frame sync supporting formats up to 4K UHD (3840x2160). It is the world’s first system that uses the advanced algorithm for sectional dynamic tone mapping, which automatically analyzes different sections of an image in HDR stream and applies optimal corrections on a frame by frame basis in real-time. This unique capability is unlike any other solution today. It is the perfect real-time production tool for sports or any live broadcast event needing high-quality real-time HDR to SDR conversions. HDR EVIE+ fits best in the single native HDR workflow reducing the cost of equipment and manual operations.
The sectional dynamic tone mapping technique is applied to several spatial areas (sectors) in the image. In this type of tone mapping technique, the algorithm adjusts the signal by using several dynamic curves, one per image segment/sector. The algorithm then combines the result with global dynamic curves based on the entire image. While the dynamic curves of the different sectors are perfectly adapted to the respective image content of their segments, the global curve is perfectly adapted to the content of the entire image. Depending on the image content within these sectors, the algorithm reacts dynamically, which allows lights and shadows to be treated independently. Therefore, dark areas can be brightened, and the bright areas can be darkened without getting a flat gradation of the image. “
HDR EVIE+ provides a 1x 4K/UHD processing channel supporting down-conversion from HDR transfer characteristics to SDR through appropriate sectional dynamic tone mapping. It also supports the Wide Color Gamut (WCG) needs of broadcasters and professional AV live events requirements. HDR Evie+ package also includes HDR Static configuration for Static HDR SDR conversions, which performs static tone mapping to realize UP/Down/Cross conversions between HDR and SDR, suited best for the studios or the environments where the light conditions do not change dynamically.
ATEM-TCP Link
SKAARHOJ ATEM-TCP Link gives you TCP access to almost any ATEM switcher feature. Indispensable for systems integrators.
Blackmagic Design ATEM switcher has no TCP interface for easy integration with AV-systems, so SKAARHOJ has created this tool, the ATEM-TCP Link, which provides just that: A simple TCP interface to almost any feature in the switcher. It will report state changes of the switcher and accept and forward commands to the switcher. Exactly what you need for AV projects with various AV systems like Crestron, Extron and so forth. In this video you are instructed in how to get started with ATEM-TCP Link. It’s easy! Connect to the device via TCP, then change the desired command on the ATEM switcher and the ATEM-TCP Link will output in the terminal how the command looks that you can use to send the same command to the switcher. All of this and more is demonstrated in the video.
Tally Box System
Tally Box System
The tally light have two LEDs - one facing the camera operator and the big one facing the presenter. The operator LED have both program and preview tally while the presenter LED is just for program. The two switches on the tally light enables the operator to turn on/off the main LED and to dim the operator LED. The Tally Box System handles up to 8 tally lights, connecting either directly via the box, or by daisy chain running from tally light to tally light.
Use the Tally Box system to take full control of your live video production. It's a small and simple yet very powerful tool for optimizing the flow of a production. Great for consumer and prosumer cameras with no integrated tally solution.
Compatible systemsTally for Blackmagic Design ATEM Production Switchers
The SKAARHOJ Tally Box System is compatible with the whole range of ATEM Switchers. No need for the "GPI and Tally Interface" from Blackmagic - the system connects to the ATEM Switcher via network.
Tally for vMix
The system is also compatible with vMix via our vMix Bridge Software. Connects to vMix via network.
Tally for TriCaster Mini
Use the Tally System for your TriCaster Mini. Connects to TriCaster via network.
Tally from ETH-GPI Link
The ETH-GPI Link can take GPI signals and send them over ethernet to the Tally Box which will route it out to the lamps.
Features learn moreStrong and sturdy mountable hot shoe adapter in metal with locking washer. Ready to take a beating for a life on the road.Two switches are integrated on the Tally Light
- Switch 1: On/off main LED (red)
- Switch 2: Dimmed on/off operator LED (red + green)
The main LED (red) provides a large, clear and bright light easy visible for the presenter to know which camera is on program. The LED can be turned on/off with a switch on the tally light. The operator LED shines red when on program and green when on preview. With the swich on the tally light the operator LED can be dimmed when used in very low light conditions to avoid blinding the camera operator.Image Gallery pictures pictures pictures...
Tally Box System Features
- Program + Preview Tally
- Star connection
- Daisy chain connection
- Tested with 200m cable
- On/off switch for main LED (red)
- Dimmed on/off switch for operator LED (red + green)
- Ethernet with PoE (IEEE802.3af)
- UniSketch OS
Physical Specifications
Tally Box
- Enclosure Size 16.7 x 8 x 2.9 cm
- Weight 0.350 kg
Tally Light
- Enclosure Size 5.5 x 4.4 x 2.6 cm
- Weight 0.060 kg
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.
TICO-XS IP cores
TICO-XS is a smart upgrade path to manage higher resolutions (4K, 8K, …) and frame rates while assuring visual quality, keeping power and bandwidth at a reasonable budget and significantly reducing the complexity and cost of a system, a chip or an infrastructure.
Applications:
From 3G-SDI to IP in 4K
The mapping of the TICO-XS mezzanine compression to carry UHDTV 4K 60P over a single 3G-SDI cable has been specified in the SMPTE RDD35. intoPIX provides the needed building blocks to create a 4K over 3G-SDI solutions. Have a look at the intoPIX TICO-XS IP-cores and peripheral IP to map the compression over SDI.
4K with TICO compression over SMPTE2022-6
As SMPTE ST2022-6, defines the transport of HD-SDI or 3G-SDI over IP, using TICO-XS, it is easy to leverage an existing SMPTE 2022-6 system to carry up to three UHDTV 4K 60P streams over a single 10 GbE port using the SMPTE 2022-6 standard.
SMPTE 2110 and TICO compression
SMPTE ST2110-22 specifies the transport of compressed video over IP (including JPEG-XS), enabling you to transport any video formats over IP with full flexibility and all the benefits of TICO-XS compression.
8K over a single 10GbE
It has already been proven. TICO-XS can enable you to carry with lossless quality a 8K 60fps video stream over a single 10GbE link using TICO RTP payload and a SMPTE 2110-22 transport.
8K over a single 12G-SDI
It has already been proven. TICO-XS can enable you to carry a 8K 60fps video stream over a single 12G-SDI link with lossless quality.
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
Cosmos
Cosmos
Cosmos provides software based playout engines for Broadcasters, Over The Top service providers and Broadcast Services companies.
The distributive virtualised architecture of the playout engine from Cosmos provides a fast and trusted cloud based playout solution enabling broadcasters and service providers to spin up both OTT and traditional TV channels in a few minutes thus lowering the cost of ownership.
Channels can be hosted from data centres or from your own Master Control Room over a private or public cloud. Cosmos also gives you the ability to playout both file based and live services .
Cosmos is an open system which enables all the features of a playout engine be implemented on a service basis. Cosmos reduces the need to invest in capital infrastructure. It removes the need to find space for technical equipment and the ongoing cost of technical maintenance.
Channel owners in worldwide gain the freedom to outsource practically all the technical equipment traditionally required for broadcasting.
Cosmos virtualises the process of channel management under control from a standard enterprise computer via a firewall-protected secure internet connection. Programme playout can be automated to any required extent while always retaining the freedom to insert live content.
Cosmos offers established broadcasters and content owners the ability to introduce new programme channels at very short notice, whether a permanent additional to an existing bouquet or a supplementary programme stream covering a temporary event. It can be matched to a wide variety of deployment models, enabling consistent operation across baseband, hybrid IP, and virtualised, cloud-based networks.
Cosmos also enables independent content producers to establish television channels without the high start-up cost usually inherent in such ventures.
Cosmos delivers unsurpassed flexibility in format handling and transcoding. It supports practically any technical standard in today's fast-evolving television industry, whether for terrestrial, satellite or online viewing, live, near-live or catch-up.
Smart-telecaster Zao-S
Smart-telecaster Zao-S
The Zao-S is a portable video H.265 HEVC encoder that compresses video in real-time, enabling full HD live video streaming to anywhere from anywhere, all while on the move. The equipped H.265 video compression is the most efficient standard for encoding and compression on the market today. As a result, the Zao-S enables constant HD video quality, low latency, and the freedom to transmit live video from across the globe. The Zao-S is made in Japan and features the high quality craftsmanship that Japanese products are known for. The Zao-S is constantly being improved as our engineers develop new features and increase its capabilities.
Sophisticated Multi-Network Bonding Technology - RASCOW
The Zao-S allows up to 3 external USB modems to be bonded together to form a single connection via 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, and/or satellite. When transmitting video live over the mobile network, many factors such as the carriers being used, cell tower locations, and varying bandwidth levels affect video quality. Our proprietary protocol, RASCOW, monitors these factors along with the changing mobile signal strength in real-time and adapts the most optimum bonded combination of the network connections. The Zao-S, with the RASCOW protocol, continues to reliably send high quality video even when signal strengths become low or fluctuate rapidly.
Sleek. Compact. Mobile.
The Zao-S maximizes mobility without sacrificing quality. Due to its lightness (about 350g) and portability, the Zao-S can be carried with a body strap or be mounted on a camera. The compact design, and one hour internal battery, make the Zao-S an excellent choice for drone applications as well.
LiveU LU600 HEVC – UBMS
LiveU LU600 HEVC – UBMS
The LU600 is LiveU’s flagship portable transmission unit for global newsgathering, live sports and events coverage. Combined with the 4K HEVC Pro Card, the LU600 delivers unparalleled video performance with extreme bandwidth efficiency – in one of the smallest portable cellular bonding units in the market.
ULTIMATE VIDEO QUALITY
The LU600 HEVC delivers the highest video quality and bitrate in the market (up to 20Mbps), fastest file transfer (60Mbps) and lowest delay.
Using the LU600 HEVC, broadcasters can provide the same video quality as H.264 while using about half the bandwidth, or offering greatly improved video quality wherever original H.264 bitrate is maintained.
BUILT FOR YOUR NEEDS
Tailored to the needs of mobile journalists, the LU600 HEVC product suite offers three configurations, including: HD, 4K-HDMI and 4K-SDI.
The unit comes in a specially designed smart backpack, with improved usability, remote control functionality and easy access to display, controls and interfaces.
ADVANTAGES
- Superior 1080/4K video quality based on broadcast-grade hardware encoding – supporting VR and 360 degree applications
- Very low power consumption, with 4 hours of battery time
- Dynamic bitrate and resolution changes on the fly
- HEVC and H.264 file encoding capability for production workflows
- ‘Live & Store‘, allowing broadcasters to go live under any network conditions while simultaneously saving a high-quality copy of the live video for future purposes.
- High speed bonded internet capabilities
- 5” LCD with ultra-responsive capacitive touchscreen
SDI-GPI Link
The SKAARHOJ SDI-GPI Link box will accept 16 digital inputs from your video infrastructure and convert them into Blackmagic Camera Control Tally signals. This will for instance enable any video switcher with tally contact closure outputs to send essential tally information to your supported Blackmagic cameras such as URSA Mini (+Pro) or Studio Camera series.
Features how does it work DB25 Connector Configuration Example of possibilities in the web interface
From the factory the box is configured to control camera IDs 1-8. When input 1-8 is closed to GND, the red tally flag for camera 1-8 respectively will be set on the SDI output from the box. Likewise input 9-16 (on the same DB25 connector) will result in green tally (preview) being set on the SDI output.
If you want tally control of camera IDs other than 1-8 or if you want just red tally for camera 1-16 for instance, you simply configure the inputs in the web interface (see picture).
The SDI input should be connected to your source for the camera return feed. This would typically be a program output and possibly enriched with CCU data via either an ATEM switcher, the SKAARHOJ RCP, ATEM CCU console or the Blackmagic Arduino Shield. The SDI Tally box passes through all CCU information and only overrides Tally information.
Camera Support
The Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield supports the following formats: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60, but the camera doesn´t have to be running the same video format as the program input, so you can use cameras in Ultra HD while the camera protocol is sent over HD signal to the camera.
Supported Hardware Devices
Check out the UniSketch page to see which types of hardware devices supported in the SDI-GPI Link.
Connection Diagram principle sketch for setup with the SDI-GPI Link Principle sketch for setup with the SDI-GPI Link
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SDI-GPI Link Features
- 1 x DB25 Connector
- 16 Digital inputs
- Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield
- UniSketch OS
Physical Specifications
- Enclosure Size 12.7 x 8 x 4.9 cm
- Weight 0.315 kg
