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Hello Team, 

I was wondering if i could replace my existing news workflow with Ultrix frame, My requirement is as below 

1)128x128 router with atleast 8 RCP 

2) Vision mixer with 3 ME and 2 ME , total is two for each PCR (okay with acuity or carbonite)

3)  Audio Mixing not virtual or touch based but physical fader based for two PCR

4) Monitor speakers for PCR (x2) where i could listen live on-air and STUDIO monitor/Speaker where grouped live audio from Audio Mixer gets listened

6) Audio Mixer would required to function as many like Corded mics to be plugged , PFL and group outs to be send over phones etcs

7)   Video distributions  and Frame synchronization for each 128 sources and destinations

8) De-embading of Audios like Playouts, Engines , Bag packs etc

9) MCR features like branding, squeeze in squeeze out of graphics, ticker overlay suck as key and fill videos 

10) 3 Multiviewer monitor for each PCR for like Monitoring of camera, live feeds, playouts, engines etcs

if FR-05 or FR-12 will be sufficient enough to fulfill this requirements or is there any additional gears will be required. 

I know sync signal is needed which can be fulfilled from my side. 

I have tried to configuring through configurator but i went wondering if I have to make Multiview of source 1 which is in first blade or source 20 or any which is in blade 2 connected with different IO. is it possible to accomplish/make this sources in a single Multiview output slot.  

Please share your thoughts It will be great help in moving further,

Regards,

Vishal Gajjar

Hi Vishal,

I will copy your points here and then answer in line -- It would be good though to connect via Email so that we can follow up with our India/Singapore based team.  I am sure more details and specifics will be needed around some of these answers as we understand the full operational Workflow and associated requirements.

But we can start here:

1)128x128 router with atleast 8 RCP 

Les -- Sure for 128 x128 and 2 switchers we are probably best to look at the FR-12 Frame.  As for RCPs - We offer a few 1RU panels with physical buttons including those with LCD Buttons that dynamically change the labels.  We also have the 2RU and 4RU Ultritrouch panels that allow full customization and some unique features for control and monitoring.

2) Vision mixer with 3 ME and 2 ME , total is two for each PCR (okay with acuity or carbonite)

Les -- With the introduction of Carbonite HyperMax we probably can explore the full requirements of each studio operation -- could be that the solution requires two HyperMax instances or maybe some kind of Resource allocation depending on PCR requirements and swapping between HyperMax or UltrixCarbonite based on production requirements.

3)  Audio Mixing not virtual or touch based but physical fader based for two PCR

Les -- While there is an audio mixer inside of Ultrix it may be best to look at a separate physical console and connect audio via MADI or DANTE.  The Ultrix is able to do all of the Dis-Embed of signals and then send the audio to one or more Audio consoles and then receive the audio and re-embed it as desired on the outputs.

4) Monitor speakers for PCR (x2) where i could listen live on-air and STUDIO monitor/Speaker where grouped live audio from Audio Mixer gets listened

Les -- This can be done via Dis Embedders or Dante Audio.  We don't have an Studio Audio Monitor product line but there are plenty of options to pick from!

6) Audio Mixer would required to function as many like Corded mics to be plugged , PFL and group outs to be send over phones etcs

Les -- We don't offer the Audio Mixer Product lines but we work well with many vendors and would integrate them into the system via DANTE or MADI connectivity on the Aux Ports.

7)   Video distributions  and Frame synchronization for each 128 sources and destinations

Les -- It is possible to add Frame Syncs to All of the inputs on an Ultrix (these are licenses) however that might not be a real requirement as most of the broadcast devices should have Genlock and be able to synchronize with the system.  We can offer Sync Generation products along with the required Distribution DAs to fan that out to the devices.  For sources that have no Genlock then we would look at enabling frame syncs as required.  Outputs will not require Frame Sync as the would be timed to the system on entry. 

8) De-embading of Audios like Playouts, Engines , Bag packs etc

Les -- This can be handled directly in the Ultrix and sent via MADI or DANTE to the Audio Consoles.  All Channels can be broken out to individual Mono Channels and individual routed/packed on the MADI or DANTE interfaces.

9) MCR features like branding, squeeze in squeeze out of graphics, ticker overlay suck as key and fill videos 

Les -- This can be handled by integration of the MC1 Master Control openGear Cards.  They integrate with the Ultrix to allow access to all sources and offer branding channels internal and extra pair of input for Motion Graphics System Keyers.

10) 3 Multiviewer monitor for each PCR for like Monitoring of camera, live feeds, playouts, engines etcs

Les -- Sure MultiViewers can be licensed on a per Head basis.  All have access to every Source video coming in and Switcher integrated outputs as well.  Each Monitor connects to a physical Output which is the MV Head but all "routing" of the PiPs is handled internally so does not consume "destinations".

if FR-05 or FR-12 will be sufficient enough to fulfill this requirements or is there any additional gears will be required. 

Les -- Most Likely this will require an FR-12.  However once we have our team in contact with you they will be able to identify if you need Ultrix Carbonite (single blade per Switcher) or if you need HyperMax (multiple Blades per  Switcher).  Approaching the design with the FR-12 though will ensure you are not "full" instantly and would be able to grow even if initially Single Blade Ultrix Carbonite is deemed enough for the PCRs as an FR-5 would be full with 2 Ultrix Carbonite (1 blade per Switcher) and then an I/O of 124x124 Max.  Best to Plan around the FR-12 even if some initial choices are defered.

I know sync signal is needed which can be fulfilled from my side. 

Les -- See my comment above regarding lessening the Frame Sync Requirements and costs.

I have tried to configuring through configurator but i went wondering if I have to make Multiview of source 1 which is in first blade or source 20 or any which is in blade 2 connected with different IO. is it possible to accomplish/make this sources in a single Multiview output slot.  
Les -- All sources can be seen on All MVs.  You are just picking which Outputs you will deem to be the MV Connection to the monitor (or even Loop back into the Ultrix if you want to Route it to any output.)

A MultiBlade system would look something like this:

Hello Team, 

I was wondering if i could replace my existing news workflow with Ultrix frame, My requirement is as below 

1)128x128 router with atleast 8 RCP 

2) Vision mixer with 3 ME and 2 ME , total is two for each PCR (okay with acuity or carbonite)

3)  Audio Mixing not virtual or touch based but physical fader based for two PCR

4) Monitor speakers for PCR (x2) where i could listen live on-air and STUDIO monitor/Speaker where grouped live audio from Audio Mixer gets listened

6) Audio Mixer would required to function as many like Corded mics to be plugged , PFL and group outs to be send over phones etcs

7)   Video distributions  and Frame synchronization for each 128 sources and destinations

8) De-embading of Audios like Playouts, Engines , Bag packs etc

9) MCR features like branding, squeeze in squeeze out of graphics, ticker overlay suck as key and fill videos 

10) 3 Multiviewer monitor for each PCR for like Monitoring of camera, live feeds, playouts, engines etcs

if FR-05 or FR-12 will be sufficient enough to fulfill this requirements or is there any additional gears will be required. 

I know sync signal is needed which can be fulfilled from my side. 

I have tried to configuring through configurator but i went wondering if I have to make Multiview of source 1 which is in first blade or source 20 or any which is in blade 2 connected with different IO. is it possible to accomplish/make this sources in a single Multiview output slot.  

Please share your thoughts It will be great help in moving further,

Regards,

Vishal Gajjar

Hello Les O'Reilly,

Thanks for replying, its more cleared my doubts, 

few more things about following i wish to clear from my side,

regarding 

Q2) is one hypermax SPDE with Max ME would be sufficient enough to perform 4Chromakey or 12 Windows (PIP) with bg, or 4 ticker or overlay gfx fired from my gfx eigine with key fill outputs. 

Q9) I never found any option for MC1 to be plugged into FR12, so is there any other hardware required for that ? if yes please provide its details. secondly is additional router or license would required to used for MCR operations ?

in addition to above

Q11) What about sample rate conversion or Colour subsample of router and switcher something we called 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 and end to end delay from router to switcher to final output. 

would appreciate if you can clear few more queries.

Regards,

Vishal 

Hi Vishal,

I will copy your points here and then answer in line -- It would be good though to connect via Email so that we can follow up with our India/Singapore based team.  I am sure more details and specifics will be needed around some of these answers as we understand the full operational Workflow and associated requirements.

But we can start here:

1)128x128 router with atleast 8 RCP 

Les -- Sure for 128 x128 and 2 switchers we are probably best to look at the FR-12 Frame.  As for RCPs - We offer a few 1RU panels with physical buttons including those with LCD Buttons that dynamically change the labels.  We also have the 2RU and 4RU Ultritrouch panels that allow full customization and some unique features for control and monitoring.

2) Vision mixer with 3 ME and 2 ME , total is two for each PCR (okay with acuity or carbonite)

Les -- With the introduction of Carbonite HyperMax we probably can explore the full requirements of each studio operation -- could be that the solution requires two HyperMax instances or maybe some kind of Resource allocation depending on PCR requirements and swapping between HyperMax or UltrixCarbonite based on production requirements.

3)  Audio Mixing not virtual or touch based but physical fader based for two PCR

Les -- While there is an audio mixer inside of Ultrix it may be best to look at a separate physical console and connect audio via MADI or DANTE.  The Ultrix is able to do all of the Dis-Embed of signals and then send the audio to one or more Audio consoles and then receive the audio and re-embed it as desired on the outputs.

4) Monitor speakers for PCR (x2) where i could listen live on-air and STUDIO monitor/Speaker where grouped live audio from Audio Mixer gets listened

Les -- This can be done via Dis Embedders or Dante Audio.  We don't have an Studio Audio Monitor product line but there are plenty of options to pick from!

6) Audio Mixer would required to function as many like Corded mics to be plugged , PFL and group outs to be send over phones etcs

Les -- We don't offer the Audio Mixer Product lines but we work well with many vendors and would integrate them into the system via DANTE or MADI connectivity on the Aux Ports.

7)   Video distributions  and Frame synchronization for each 128 sources and destinations

Les -- It is possible to add Frame Syncs to All of the inputs on an Ultrix (these are licenses) however that might not be a real requirement as most of the broadcast devices should have Genlock and be able to synchronize with the system.  We can offer Sync Generation products along with the required Distribution DAs to fan that out to the devices.  For sources that have no Genlock then we would look at enabling frame syncs as required.  Outputs will not require Frame Sync as the would be timed to the system on entry. 

8) De-embading of Audios like Playouts, Engines , Bag packs etc

Les -- This can be handled directly in the Ultrix and sent via MADI or DANTE to the Audio Consoles.  All Channels can be broken out to individual Mono Channels and individual routed/packed on the MADI or DANTE interfaces.

9) MCR features like branding, squeeze in squeeze out of graphics, ticker overlay suck as key and fill videos 

Les -- This can be handled by integration of the MC1 Master Control openGear Cards.  They integrate with the Ultrix to allow access to all sources and offer branding channels internal and extra pair of input for Motion Graphics System Keyers.

10) 3 Multiviewer monitor for each PCR for like Monitoring of camera, live feeds, playouts, engines etcs

Les -- Sure MultiViewers can be licensed on a per Head basis.  All have access to every Source video coming in and Switcher integrated outputs as well.  Each Monitor connects to a physical Output which is the MV Head but all "routing" of the PiPs is handled internally so does not consume "destinations".

if FR-05 or FR-12 will be sufficient enough to fulfill this requirements or is there any additional gears will be required. 

Les -- Most Likely this will require an FR-12.  However once we have our team in contact with you they will be able to identify if you need Ultrix Carbonite (single blade per Switcher) or if you need HyperMax (multiple Blades per  Switcher).  Approaching the design with the FR-12 though will ensure you are not "full" instantly and would be able to grow even if initially Single Blade Ultrix Carbonite is deemed enough for the PCRs as an FR-5 would be full with 2 Ultrix Carbonite (1 blade per Switcher) and then an I/O of 124x124 Max.  Best to Plan around the FR-12 even if some initial choices are defered.

I know sync signal is needed which can be fulfilled from my side. 

Les -- See my comment above regarding lessening the Frame Sync Requirements and costs.

I have tried to configuring through configurator but i went wondering if I have to make Multiview of source 1 which is in first blade or source 20 or any which is in blade 2 connected with different IO. is it possible to accomplish/make this sources in a single Multiview output slot.  
Les -- All sources can be seen on All MVs.  You are just picking which Outputs you will deem to be the MV Connection to the monitor (or even Loop back into the Ultrix if you want to Route it to any output.)

A MultiBlade system would look something like this:

Hello Team, 

I was wondering if i could replace my existing news workflow with Ultrix frame, My requirement is as below 

1)128x128 router with atleast 8 RCP 

2) Vision mixer with 3 ME and 2 ME , total is two for each PCR (okay with acuity or carbonite)

3)  Audio Mixing not virtual or touch based but physical fader based for two PCR

4) Monitor speakers for PCR (x2) where i could listen live on-air and STUDIO monitor/Speaker where grouped live audio from Audio Mixer gets listened

6) Audio Mixer would required to function as many like Corded mics to be plugged , PFL and group outs to be send over phones etcs

7)   Video distributions  and Frame synchronization for each 128 sources and destinations

8) De-embading of Audios like Playouts, Engines , Bag packs etc

9) MCR features like branding, squeeze in squeeze out of graphics, ticker overlay suck as key and fill videos 

10) 3 Multiviewer monitor for each PCR for like Monitoring of camera, live feeds, playouts, engines etcs

if FR-05 or FR-12 will be sufficient enough to fulfill this requirements or is there any additional gears will be required. 

I know sync signal is needed which can be fulfilled from my side. 

I have tried to configuring through configurator but i went wondering if I have to make Multiview of source 1 which is in first blade or source 20 or any which is in blade 2 connected with different IO. is it possible to accomplish/make this sources in a single Multiview output slot.  

Please share your thoughts It will be great help in moving further,

Regards,

Vishal Gajjar