ULTRA Sereis 4K/8K TICO Codecs & Converters

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

Control your Sony cameras such as FS5, FS7 and other LANC compatible cameras (any camera the Sony RM-BP30 supports). Or use the ETH-LANC Link to control Canon cameras that speaks the RC-V100 Protocol such as the C Series, XF Series and ME Series.

Features

• 2.5 mm connector


• LANC Protocol or Canon RC-V100 Protocol


• Camera Selector


• Ethernet with PoE (IEEE802.3af)


• Made in Denmark

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.

• 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

The MCC-4K-A provides exceptional quality frame rate and format conversion for UHD/3G/HD signals. MCC-4K-A 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-A 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


• HDR/SDR conversions

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

BlackMagic Design ATEM switcher has no TCP interface for easy integration with AV-systems, so SKAARHOJ has created this tool, the TCP Link for ATEM, 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. Connect to the device via TCP, then change the desired command on the ATEM switcher and the TCP Link for ATEM will output in the terminal how the command looks that you can use to send the same command to the switcher.

Features

• Small rugged form factor


• Report state changes


• Send commands to ATEM Switcher


• Connect via TCP


• Made in Denmark

• This compact box - with a magnetic bottom for an easy installation on a metal surface or using the supplied mounting plate, accepts HDMI or SDI input signals and streams them to its USB 3.1 output.


• It accepts HDMI 2.0 signals video resolutions up to 4K/UHD 60 Hz (4:4:4) and SDI signals up to 3G-SDI (1080p60) and has loop out outputs for both. The USB 3.1 streaming output maximum resolution is 1080p60 (meaning that 4K/UHD signals are down converted to 1080p).


• It works with software media players such as VLC and other conferencing applications. It is very easy to set up: Just connect it, launch the media player or conferencing application and select the device as audio and video source. You can then record or stream the DA-HDTV-USB video and audio signals. It is compatible with Windows,  MAC and Linux computers.


• It has a mic input allowing to mix voice with the input audio and a speaker output allowing to check the audio output.


• All the necessary cables and accessories are supplied as standard.

Available for CPU or GPU, implementing the newJPEG-XS standardand many more features, the intoPIX FastTICO-XS SDKs provide the highest quality, lowest latency, visually lossless codec for the optimization of your application. FastTICO-XS SDKs are perfect for all professionals looking to deploy ultra-low latency, lossless encoding over their whole infrastructure and workflows.

Quality & latency

• Best-in-class visually lossless video codec , compliant with JPEG XS


• Adjustable compression ratio (on frame by frame) with constant bitrate throughput (CBR)


• From Lossless down to near-lossless / visually lossless


• Ultra-low latency capability (down to only few lines in CPU) with an optimal API


• Optimized for real-time operations

Processors (CPU / GPU)

• Highly parallelized processing in encode/decode


• x86-64 Intel / AMD CPU   (SSE 4.1, AVX2 or newer) in CPU


• Nvidia GPU (CUDA)

Image formats & frame rates

• Supports monochrome (4:0:0, Alpha) up to 16bit,


• Support 4:2:2  and 4:4:4 8/10/12 bit


• Validated up 8K UHDTV-1 (8192)


• Frame rate depends on CPU/GPU performance & SDK packages

Compression

• Compliant with JPEG XS standard & profiles


• Additional advanced features by intoPIX improving performances & quality.

Rate control

• Adjustable compression rate


• Constant (predictable) bitrate (CBR)

• Windows & Linux (32-bit/64-bit) + macOS (64 bit)

Add-ons

• Embedded Downscaler Add-On: Proxy x1 & x2 decoding (ie. decode directly HD resolution or 4K resolution from  8K XS-compressed video stream)  and reduce your CPU or GPU load. 


• FFmpeg Add-On : connect directly the intoPIX SDK to FFmpeg


• Insertion/Extraction of Color Specification box / Video Support box from JPEG-XS part 3


• SDI Mapping Add-On: enables users to map 4K/8K effciently over existing 3G/HD-SDI cables. This unique feature reformats the XS codestream to fully map the SDI active area avoiding the forbidden EAV/SAV codes, offering a 20% gain of compression/quality performances.

Receives “UDP Camera Control” information over Ethernet and forwards it on the SDI out connector.

Used to merge network data from multiple RCPs onto a single SDI wire.

Features

• BlackMagic 3G-SDI for ETH-SDI Link


• Alternative Firmwares for ETH-SDI Link


• Single Controller multiple returns


• Multiple Controller single return


• Made in Denmark

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!

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.

Features

• 1 x DB25 Connector Configuration


• 8 GPO


• 8 GPI


• Ethernet with PoE (IEEE802.3af)


• Made in Denmark

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.

• DIP switches allow for configuration of converter

• 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

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.

• DIP switches allow for configuration of converter

• 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

The HDMI120 Synapse Mini Converter is Bluefish444’s SDI to HDMI video and audio signal processor for professional video workflows. The Synapse HDMI120 allows conversions from SDI signals to HDMI, and AES/ANA/SDI embedded audio input to HDMI 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 HDMI copy input & SDI copy output for redundancy.

• DIP switches allow for configuration of converter

• HDMi input with 8 channels of embedded audio


• Second HDMI input for redundancy


• 2 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs


• AES digital stereo audio input


• Analogue stereo audio input

CX-4 Transport stream converter.

The CX-4 is a flexible 1U unit containing four independent transport stream converters, each of which can be user configured to convert between Transport Streams over IP to Asynchronous Serial Interface (TSoIP to ASI) or Asynchronous Serial Interface to Transport Streams over IP (ASI to IP). This flexibility ensures your capital costs to a minimum as you can be sure you always have the correct converter to hand.

Complying with both the DVB and SMPTE2022 standards the TSoIP interface supports Transport stream encapsulation, forward error correction and UDP/RTP de-encapsulation as defined by the SMPTE 2022 specification. Hence allowing you to match the resilience of your stream to the performance of your network.

This professional product is designed for easy and reliable operation. It is controlled via a GUI using the onboard web server which is on a separate IP interface to the TSoIP signals.  The chassis is fitted with dual power supplies and adequate ventilation to ensure for reliable service in the broadcast environment.

For added flexibility the unit can be configure at manufacture with any combination of one to four converters.

 Applications: For use in Terrestrial, Cable and Satellite broadcast systems.

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.

The Atomos Connect Convert line comes colour coded and forms a comprehensive and versatile lineup of 15 different conversion, signal processing and system integration boxes that connect, convert, scale, sync, split and repeat your video signals. The new lineup of Connect converters is not to be confused with the already existing Connect H2S HDMI to SDI and visa versa. The new lineup of Connect Convert devices feature a robust construction with locking DC and HDMI connectors, USB power and detachable mounting ears. Status is clearly displayed on bright LEDs and they can be quickly and easily configured using the free ConnectOS software.

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.

THEFINE's UHD Scaling Cross Converter

[Features of TFC-21Q3 & TFC-21CC]

• 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)

• Contribution


• Storage cost reduction to storage 1/4. 1/8


• OEM board can be provided