Monday, April 8, 2013 [Iroquois, ON, Canada] – Launched in 2012, the MC1 gets new features at NAB 2013 including on-air 2D squeeze back, voice over audio mixing and new EAS interfaces along with other enhancements. All of these new features are available at no charge to existing MC1 customers through a simple software upgrade.
The MC1 is a complete master control switcher on a single openGear card. It is fully featured and includes video mixing and keying, onboard animated logo storage and playout, relay program bypass protection, 16 channels of audio mixing, EAS and Amber Alert crawl generation and more.
“Last year at NAB we shocked the broadcast industry with the most affordable master control solution on the market,” said Brad Plant, Marketing Product Manager for Infrastructure and Video Servers, Ross Video. “As a dedicated hardware based solution, the MC1 offers robustness and reliability not found in PC based solutions – yet it’s more compact and cost effective than the traditional large dedicated master control systems.”
The MC1 has been designed to be integrated with virtually any plant routing system, in turn gaining direct access to router sources, and offering easy integration with the customers choice of automation system. An intuitive touch screen control panel allows for manual operator intervention when required.
EAS insertion, Standalone Squeeze, Standalone VoiceOver
Also new to MC1 is the systems ability to be used with or without a routing matrix. This makes MC1 ideal for cost effective stand-alone add-ons to existing systems, performing squeeze back effects, EAS insertion, audio and voice over, or stand-alone branding and keying in situations where a full blown master control switcher is not required.
About openGear
openGear is the industry’s only open-architecture, modular frame system. The openGear platform and it’s companion DashBoard control system, is designed by Ross Video and supported by a diverse range of terminal equipment manufacturers who develop their own openGear card processing solutions. The openGear platform offers clients the freedom to choose technology from a wide range of products and companies to meet the needs of a broadcast, production, or distribution facility while maintaining a compatible openGear frame infrastructure and DashBoard control environment. Learn more…
About NK Series
Ross Video’s NK Series Routing Systems are a comprehensive family of routing solutions with a wide variety of matrix sizes and types, flexible control panels and a powerful control system tying it all together. Whether it’s a small utility router or a larger mission critical facility system, the NK Series offers solutions for a variety of needs and budgets. Learn more…
About Ross Video
Ross Video creates leading edge video production technology. Ross products are used in demanding environments every day to inform and entertain audiences all over the world. Our client base includes a who’s who of broadcast, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies, educators, touring companies and houses of worship. Ross’ award winning product families include Vision, Vision Octane, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; BlackStorm Video Servers; OverDrive Automated Production Control, Inception Social Media Management; XPression Motion Graphics; NK Series Routing and Furio and CamBot Camera Robotics Systems.
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Ross Video Media Contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com
Ross Video Media Contact – Asia Pacific:
Vivian Yu
Marketing & Operations Manager, Asia Pacific
t. +65 9827 3531
f. +1 613-652-4425
e. vyu@rossvideo.com
2013 Press Releases, BlackStrom, Carbonite, Inception, Nielsen, NK, openGear, OverDrive, Robotics, Vision, XPression•
on February 12th, 2013
Iroquois, ON, Canada – February 12, 2013
NAB Booth #N3808
Ross Studio Systems
Ross will demonstrate full studio systems tuned for specific applications. Demonstration stations for Sports, News, Events and Worship productions will allow clients to book a demo that relates to the production type of their choosing. A combination of Vision, Carbonite and CrossOver production switchers combined with XPression graphics systems, BlackStorm playout servers and Ross Robotics systems comprise Ross Studio Systems.
Virtual Set and Augmented Reality
Ross will be showing a live demonstration of a fully integrated virtual studio production and augmented reality system. VS & AR partner Unreel provides tracking integration and control via Unreel UX – tying together Ross’ graphics, switchers, robotics and automation technology. This display is sure to trigger ideas for broadcasters to practically and cost-effectively take advantage of these new technologies in their productions to make better television.
Vision QMD & Octane Multi Format Production Switchers
The Vision Series production switchers will show the latest enhancements to our flagship large production switchers with version 16 software continuing to add even more production and effects capabilities to an already industry leading feature set.
Carbonite Mid-Size Production Switchers
Celebrating over 1,000 units shipped, the rapidly expanding Carbonite family will be shown at NAB including our latest control panels the C2 (compact) and C2X (extended) as well as the new MultiMedia and Plus video processing engines.
Carbonite ViewControl – available free – is a must see. This amazing new patent pending touch screen control technology integrates Carbonite, XPression Graphics Systems and BlackStorm Playout Servers into a simple and intuitive live user interface.
OverDrive Automated Production Control System
OverDrive, the world’s leading APC system gets even better with a re-engineered newsroom plug-in that streamlines the preparation process, allowing productions to get to air faster, with less effort and fewer mistakes. V14 adds customer driven features like trailing audio support, color coding to easily identify incoming MOS elements, automated multi-platform publishing, and a remote database option for multi-site production. This latest version of software provides significant enhancements to meet the needs of top-end productions.
Inception Social Media Management
Inception Social Media Management allows clients to take control of social media, providing a single tool to create, publish and incorporate content from Twitter, Facebook or the web into productions. V5 rounds out the product with the addition of a one-time search engine and polling support. The search engine allows users to quickly identify relevant social content, and polling provides graph-based outputs of Twitter polls that can be brought to air using XPression graphics systems.
XPression Real-Time Motion Graphics
XPression v5 solidifies its position as the new standard in real-time graphics with a new FX engine and enhanced DataLinq data integration.
The FX engine plug-in architecture allows users to enhance real-time 3D animation with fully key-frameable special effects, like motion blur and light rays. New lens effects make virtual sets and augmented reality even more believable.
XPression DataLinq adds search by record and lookup key creation to dynamically populate templates with data without having to manually create hundreds of pages.
Furio and CamBot Robotic Camera Systems
Ross comes into NAB 2013 with a full year of Ross Robotics. Two acquisitions just over a year ago vaulted Ross into a leading position in robotic camera systems. Both the Furio track-based system and the CamBot roaming robotic pedestal system will have live demos showing all the latest enhancements.
NK Series Routing Systems
The affordable NK Series video, audio and machine control routing solutions will be shown at NAB. The 64×64 chassis and 72×72 chassis are now 3G, making the entire video matrix line up from 16×4 to 144×144 all 3G compliant.
Master Control
The MC1 – simple, robust and affordable Master Control System, has taken the industry by storm in its first year. Extended EAS interfaces, increased multi-channel operation with enhanced graphics capability, are just a few of the new extras for the MC1 this year.
openGear
openGear, the open frame standard backed by multiple vendors and deployed by many customers, continues to lead the market with Ross showcasing a range of new solutions including the new DashBoard Version 6 free openGear configuration and control software.
DashBoard v6 enhances the already powerful control over openGear, NK Routers, and MC1 Master Control with new features like Virtual Panels and PanelBuilder. DB6 beta is available on the Ross Video website prior to the official release for experimentation and feedback.
Nielsen Ratings Encoders
Ross will launch the compressed domain transport stream Nielsen NWE-TS watermarks encoder, offering clients that use compressed domain Nielsen watermarks an upgrade path to next generation technology.
About Ross Video
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in video production applications. Ross’ award winning product line includes Vision, Vision Octane, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; BlackStorm Video Servers; OverDrive Automated Production Control Systems and Inception Social Media Management System; XPression Character and 3D Graphics Generator; NK Series Routing Systems and Ross Robotics. Ross products are installed in over 100 countries around the world, where they are used daily by top broadcasters, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies and houses of worship.
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Ross Video Media Contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com
Ross Video Media Contact – Asia Pacific:
Vivian Yu
Marketing & Operations Manager, Asia Pacific
t. +65 9827 3531
f. +1 613-652-4425
e. vyu@rossvideo.com
May 17, 2012 [Iroquois, ON Canada] – Ross Video provides a bolt of power to Camp Digital’s production vehicle – Thunderbolt HD.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Camp Digital’s latest production vehicle, aptly named Thunderbolt HD, has been built around core production technologies from Ross Video. Designed for large event productions, Thunderbolt HD has been equipped with a Ross Vision 3 production switcher, NK series signal routing and an XPression Graphics system.
“Thunderbolt HD was assembled in record time. We took delivery of the chassis on Christmas Eve 2011, and we produced our first show on January 25, 2012,” said Tom Gregory, Vice President of Business Development, Camp Digital. “We’ve been back-to-back ever since. The truck has been well received and performing flawlessly since day one.”
Camp Digital has teamed up with Ross Video, making Thunderbolt HD available for product demonstrations previewing the various integrated Ross products on board.
“Thunderbolt HD is unique, integrating powerful production technologies in a very cost effective mobile platform. When it’s not booked on a production, Ross will have access to this very cool vehicle to provide demonstrations and hands-on training to prospective clients. It is an excellent showcase for Ross in the mobile production market,” said Nigel Spratling, Marketing Product Manager – Communications, Switchers. “We get to show off our products in an ideal environment and Camp Digital get to meet new potential users, making this a beneficial partnership for us both.”
About Camp Digital
Camp Digital captures and produces music and entertainment events all across North America for a variety of television network and music industry clients. Camp Digital is a full-service production company that also owns/operates Thunderbolt HD, a state of the art 12 camera video production truck with 64 tracks of Pro Tools audio recording all in a turnkey production package. For more information on Camp Digital visit www.campdigital.net or contact them directly at 615-826-0122.
About Ross Video
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in video production applications. Ross’ award winning product line includes Vision, Vision Octane, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear®, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; BlackStorm and SoftMetal Video Servers; OverDrive Production Control Systems; XPression Character Generators; NK Series Routing Systems and Ross Robotics. Ross products are installed in over 100 countries around the world, where they are used daily by top broadcasters, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies and houses of worship.
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For further information, please contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com
2012 Press Releases, NK•
on April 16th, 2012
April 15, 2012 [Las Vegas, NV] – Ross Video announces a new series of 3Gb/s routers starting at $1895 just in time for NAB 2012.
Ross’ NK-3G164, NK-3G16 and NK3G34 series of routers have been reengineered using the latest 3Gb/s technology, offering a future-proof routing solution with re-clocking, full 3Gb/s bandwidth, HD/SD, 16 and 34 input.
“Our goal was to redesign this router family to manage all formats – from SD to 1080p –while keeping the cost as low as possible,” explains Eric Goodmurphy, Marketing Product Manager, Routers. “With our 16×4 at $1895, our 16×16 at $2,495 and our 34×34 at $4495, this mission has been accomplished.”
Ross Video’s 1RU, NK-3G164 and NK-3G16 offer the flexibility to operate as a complete stand-alone solution with a self-contained RCP-NK1 panel or can be remote controlled with all the NK series control panels. The NK 16x, 32x and 34x series now offers a complete range with 3Gb/s HD/SD SDI, AES, Analog audio, Wideband analog video and machine control.
About NK Series
Ross Video’s NK Series Routing Systems are a comprehensive family of routing solutions with a wide variety of matrix sizes and types to choose from, a nice selection of flexible control panels and a powerful control system tying it all together. Whether it’s a small utility router or a large mission critical facility system, the NK Series offers a solution to fit your needs and budget.
About Ross Video
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in video production applications. Ross’ award winning product line includes Vision, Vision Octane, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear®, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; BlackStorm and SoftMetal Video Servers; OverDrive Production Control Systems; XPression Character Generators; NK Series Routing Systems and Ross Robotics. Ross products are installed in over 100 countries around the world, where they are used daily by top broadcasters, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies and houses of worship.
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Ross Video Media Contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com
Ross Video Media Contact – Asia Pacific:
Vivian Yu
Marketing & Operations Manager, Asia Pacific
t. +65 9827 3531
f. +1 613-652-4425
e. vyu@rossvideo.com
Sunday, April 15th 2012 [Las Vegas, NV] – Ross Video gives customers a sneak peek of its new cost effective MC1 Master Control system at NAB 2012.
The MC1 is a full function master control switcher on a single openGear® card starting at only $3,495 per channel. Features include mixing, keying, onboard logo storage, relay program bypass protection, EAS and Amber Alert crawl generation and more. As a dedicated, hardware based solution, the MC1 offers robustness and reliability not found in PC based solutions. The MC1 is designed to integrated with a plant routing system and offers easy integration with your choice of automation system. An intuitive touch screen control panel allows for manual operator intervention.
“The MC1 is the anti-channel in a box product. It allows customers to cost effectively build out traditional master control architectures leveraging the best in technology and not having to throw out all of their previous investments in automation, routing, and graphics,” explains Eric Goodmurphy, Marketing Product Manager, openGear®. “The modular architecture of the MC1 allows each air chain to be individually customized. This equals a cost effective, future-proofed system that easily grows as needs change.”
In conjunction with the launch of the MC1, Ross Video has lowered pricing on their popular MDK series of keyers – which offers up to four levels of keying with 2Gb of internal storage – now for only $3495!
“Keying and channel branding is a fundamental component in every broadcast. By reducing the cost of our MDK by almost 50 percent, on-air branding is now much more cost effective,” says Eric Goodmurphy, Marketing Product Manager, openGear®. The MDK-111A-M offers A/B audio/video mixing with four in-line keyers and is an ideal solution for single channel branding. The MDK-111A-K is a higher density quad solution that allows for branding of up to four channels on a single card.
About openGear®
openGear® is an open-architecture, modular frame system designed by Ross Video and supported by a diverse range of terminal equipment manufacturers. The platform offers clients the freedom to choose technology from a wide range of products to meet the needs of a broadcast, production, or distribution facility while maintaining a compatible openGear® frame infrastructure.
About NK Series
Ross Video’s NK Series Routing Systems are a comprehensive family of routing solutions with a wide variety of matrix sizes and types, a selection of flexible control panels and a powerful control system tying it all together. Whether it’s a small utility router or a large mission critical facility system, the NK Series offers solutions for a variety of needs and budgets.
About Ross Video
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in video production applications. Ross’ award winning product line includes Vision, Vision Octane, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear®, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; BlackStorm and SoftMetal Video Servers; OverDrive Production Control Systems; XPression Character Generators; NK Series Routing Systems and Ross Robotics. Ross products are installed in over 100 countries around the world, where they are used daily by top broadcasters, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies and houses of worship.
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Ross Video Media Contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com
Ross Video Media Contact – Asia Pacific:
Vivian Yu
Marketing & Operations Manager, Asia Pacific
t. +65 9827 3531
f. +1 613-652-4425
e. vyu@rossvideo.com
2012 Press Releases, NK•
on March 1st, 2012
Iroquois, ON, Canada – March 1, 2012 – Australian Film & Television School (AFTRS) chooses a Ross NK 96 x 96 Router for their Moore Park facility in Sydney to provide central routing services across all of their studios, suites and teaching rooms.
Delivering advanced training for the film, television and radio industries for almost 40 years, AFTRS attracts students from all over Australia who are driven to create, experiment and develop their skills in all the specialist areas that make up this dynamic and exciting sector. AFTRS is constantly adapting new technologies and evolving its course offerings.
“Being able to support the Australia education market with an Australian made product is something very special to Ross Video Australia,” said Dae Choe, Director of Sales, Asia Pacific, Ross Video. “We are honored to provide a solution to the next generation of film and television enthusiasts.”
“We are excited to offer this high quality router at a competitive price point. 3Gb/s capable, scalable up to 144 x 144, and backed by Ross Video’s world renowned support and warranty service, the NK routing system will be a great fit for AFTRS” said Brad Plant, Assistant Marketing Product Manager, Gear and Routers.
“Our investment in the Ross NK Series was a logical choice as it was a natural upgrade path from our existing routing system,” Said Mr Tim Sadler, Director -Technology and Infrastructure. “Another deciding factor for AFTRS was the affordability of the NK Router, and the easy and on-time installation. I look forward to continuing our relationship with Ross Video in the future.”
“Ross’ NK Routers modularity and forward and backward compatibility capabilities truly provide our clients with valid options when it comes to expanding or upgrading,” continued Dae Choe.
About Ross Video
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in live production applications. Ross’ award winning product line includes Vision, Vision Octane, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; SoftMetal Video Servers; OverDrive Production Control Systems, XPression Character Generators, NK Series Routing Systems and Ross Robotics. Ross products are installed in over 100 countries around the world, where they are used daily by top broadcasters, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies and houses of worship.
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For further information, please contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com
2012 Press Releases, Carbonite, CrossOver, Nielsen, NK, openGear, OverDrive, Robotics, SoftMetal, Vision, XPression•
on February 13th, 2012
Iroquois, ON, Canada – February 13, 2012 – Ross Video has announced their NAB 2012 offerings. Ross has new features and additions in each product line as well as the introduction of Ross Robotics.
Vision QMD & Octane Multi Format Production Switchers
Ross’ Vision Series high-end production switcher family continues to evolve with v15 software that will be showcased at NAB 2012. This new version extends the rich integration between Production Switcher, XPression Graphics system and our industry leading OverDrive Automated Production Control system. Sports and News workflows will be demonstrated that previously would have required multiple CG channels across multiple platforms, streamlining production tasks without compromising that perfect on-air look. Also at the show will be new Vision control panel modules that accommodate additional external device control. Vision offers tremendous operational flexibility – cost effectively, making it the smart choice for mid to large production systems.
Carbonite Digital Production Switchers
Ross’ new award winning mid-size switcher line-up adds the new Carbonite C1M, a 1 MLE production switcher with 24 direct access source buttons. Version 6 software will also be demonstrated, bringing several important enhancements to this highly successful product. New features will include expanded MultiViewer capabilities, providing users with far greater monitoring flexibility and unprecedented control over screen layouts and labels. In addition audio playout capabilities have been added to the Media Stores for playout with animated transitions. This version will include many other valuable features and be available to all existing Ross Carbonite users via a free download from the Ross Video website.
OverDrive Automated Production Control System
NAB 2012 will see the preview of v12 software for OverDrive, the world leader in Automated Production Control technology. Version 12 completes the set of redundant options, which include: HotSwap to switch between OverDrive servers, DeviceSwap to manage sync rolling of video servers, and FrameSwap allowing two Vision switchers to be operated synchronously from a single OverDrive system. Additionally, support has been added for Traditional Chinese text, .5MLE Vision switcher models, device status indications in GlobalView™ and more! Also featured this year will be the QuickTurn™ new media workflow, which enables concurrent creation of web and broadcast streams.
XPression Real-time Motion Graphics
XPression has gone through some major enhancements for NAB 2012. With the introduction of v4.0, users can now load multiple projects simultaneously, or even single graphics, without disrupting on-air operation. In addition, in a MOS newsroom environment XPression can now apply different styles to the same graphics in a rundown. For example, all of the graphics in a morning news show can be re-skinned to have the evening news look, simply by selecting the appropriate style from the XPression Remote Sequencer. This can even be done on-air!
On the design side, new animated text effects, more 3D primitives, new shader types, and a 64-bit XPression video codec add to the production power of the system. In addition, Spell Check and a new XPression Custom Keyboard help live operators fly through the most demanding situations.
Even better data handling is now possible with XPression. The XPression Datalinq Server now offers full support for Daktronics and OES scoreboards, in addition to improved record handling that allows users to pick specific entries in a database, Excel sheet, XML, or text file to populate an XPression template.
Also new for NAB is the addition of more integration with 3rd-party systems. XPression now fully supports Avid Command and Mosart production automation. In addition, there is a new XPression NLE plug-in for GV Aurora editing systems.
NAB 2012 also showcases camera tracking for XPression virtual sets in partnership with North America’s most successful virtual set integrator, Unreel. Tracking software and optional UX touchscreen GUI from Unreel add full camera tracking capability to XPression for dynamic virtual set environments.
openGear 3G/HD/SD Terminal Equipment
The industry standard platform of choice, continues to grow, offering the unique opportunity to select products from a range of technology leaders without requiring multiple frame standards.
DashBoard 5 takes openGear control to a new level offering enhanced graphical layouts with a suite of new elements and a totally new look. Built in flexibility allows for the creation of custom navigation and control surfaces to manage complex or unique control requirements.
The NWE-3G Nielsen Watermarks Encoder, is now shipping; a modular, future proofed solution with a 16 audio channel, 3 Gb/s processing core and passive bypass protection on all audio and video I/O. A single openGear frame can now be configured with a complete air path solution for Nielsen encoding, Loudness processing for CALM compliance and Dolby encode/decode with room left over for other complementary solutions like SCTE trigger detection or Fiber transport.
Ross’s Breakthrough Pricing continues with our $3495, UDC-8625, a multi-function solution for Up, Down and Cross conversion with Keying, Logo Insertion, and A/B mixing, all with audio video timing, processing, and synchronization.
Furio Robotic Camera Systems
Ross Video’s recent acquisition of FX-Motion brings a whole new product line to the Ross booth at NAB 2012. Furio Robotic Camera Systems use a unique absolute positioning system and rail based tracking along with lift and PTZ head and is ideally suited to automated studios as well as virtual set and augmented reality applications.
About Ross Video
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in live production applications. Ross’ award winning product line includes Vision, Vision Octane, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; SoftMetal Video Servers; OverDrive Production Control Systems, XPression Character Generators, NK Series Routing Systems and Ross Robotics. Ross products are installed in over 100 countries around the world, where they are used daily by top broadcasters, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies and houses of worship.
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For further information, please contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com
Iroquois, ON, Canada – December 23, 2011 – Ross Video is pleased to announce that it will become the Official Video Production Technology Supplier to the Ottawa Senators, supplying the behind the scenes video production gear that will drive high definition video to the new Bell HD Screen at Scotiabank Place.
Ross Video, a local Ottawa company is the leader in video production equipment for stadium game day production, with more than 140 Stadiums and arenas in North America using Ross to drive video to their big screen scoreboards.
“We are very proud and excited to enter this partnership with the Ottawa Senators,” said David Ross, CEO of Ross Video. “Partnering with our home town team to bring the latest technology to enhance the game day experience at Scotiabank Place will benefit the Senators, Ross Video and most importantly the Fans that attend events at Scotiabank Place. I’m really looking forward to attending games myself with all this new HD gear in place. Go Sens!”
The agreement includes the supply of a state of the art High Definition Video Production Control Room equipped with Ross technology including a Vision 4 Multi-Definition Video Production Switcher, XPression 3D Character Generator and Motion Graphics System, SoftMetal Video Server, NK Series Routing system and openGear Terminal equipment.
“A key component of our Bell HD Screen is the production gear that produces the video that feeds it. We wanted to provide our team with high definition production tools that will allow us to enhance the fan experience and really take advantage of the size and resolution of the new screen,” said Senators president Cyril Leeder. “We are very excited to be deploying the best equipment on the market. The fact that Ross Video is a local Ottawa high technology company and the leader in this field was important to us and is a nice added bonus.”
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For further information, please contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com
2011 Press Releases, Carbonite, Corporate, CrossOver, Nielsen, NK, openGear, OverDrive, SoftMetal, Vision, XPression•
on June 29th, 2011
Ross Video will show the latest in television live production and infrastructure solutions at IBC 2011in Amsterdam. All product lines will showcase their advancements on Ross’ newly expanded IBC stand. Be sure to stop by stand 9.C20, to see these exciting new developments as well as one or two last minute surprises.
Vision QMD & Octane Production Switchers
Ross Video’s Vision Series high-end production switcher family marks another industry first with the addition of selectable user layouts for its unique internal MultiViewers. Vision MultiViewers offer tremendous flexibility and cost savings while dramatically simplifying control room design, integration and cabling. Vision series production power has been further enhanced with the addition of the new 8 keyer MultiDSK module, doubling the layering power of program outputs. This new module is backward compatible with existing Vision switchers and further demonstrates the Ross commitment to the continued development of our flagship switcher series.
Carbonite Mid-Size Digital Production Switchers
Initially introduced at NAB 2011, the new Carbonite mid-size switcher series has received awards and accolades confirming its highly affordable ground breaking design. The Carbonite series offers 1 & 2 MLE variants with 16 or 24 inputs and an unmatched feature set. The new Multi-Definition 2RU production engine at the heart of Carbonite offers a level of operational power and flexibility previously only found in much larger and more expensive switcher systems. The browser based MulitUserGUI that comes standard with Carbonite offers unprecedented – platform independent management of media stores and switcher controls from PC, MAC or iPad – yet another Ross first!
Studio Systems
Ross ‘Studio Systems’ are an integrated package of the core production tools required for a live production. Ross is unique as the only manufacturer to have production switchers, character generators and video servers all together in their product portfolio. This unique strength has led to the creation of CrossOver, Carbonite & Vision Studio Systems – Affordable Compelling Live Production Studio packages.
CrossOver Solo
IBC is the European debut of CrossOver Solo; the perfect compact switcher for space restricted applications and limited budgets. Based on the highly successful CrossOver 12, the Solo has the same features and specifications; however the main electronics and signal I/O are combined with the panel as a single unit – reducing cost and size. CrossOver is a 1 MLE production switcher with unmatched performance, ease of use and flexibility.
OverDrive Automated Production Control System
IBC 2011 will see the release of v10 software for OverDrive, as well as a new OverDrive feature called QuickTurn which provides automated web delivery. Version 10 new features include: enhanced NRCS CG timing support, GlobalView user personality settings and support for control of all 8 MLEs of Vision Octane.
QuickTurn provides a solution to getting newscast content quickly to the web. It provides tools in the news room editorial system to identify and names web segments. As the production airs, these segments are individually pushed to the web. This saves valuable time and effort in getting time sensitive news content to the web faster than the competition.
XPression 2D/3D CG & Motion Graphics System
The industry’s hottest live graphics platform gets even better at IBC 2011 with powerful new workflow tools, support for additional NLE and NRCS partners, a new entry-level system, and live demonstrations of XPression VS, Ross’ virtual set system, on the show floor.
Workflow is critical in today’s distributed graphics environments, and XPression’s new workflow tools take graphics from creation all the way to playout without skipping a beat. The XPression Project Server is a game-changing collaborative creation and media distribution product that allows users to share projects and move media within a facility or across an entire enterprise. Ross has also joined forces with best-of-breed asset management company and openMAM partner, MediaBeacon, to provide tightly integrated, closed-loop asset/order management for XPression. And, the XPression Remote Sequencer gives operators the ability to control an unlimited number of XPression systems or channels in a MOS environment from a single location.
Also new at IBC, the XPression NLE plug-in for Grass Valley Aurora editing systems adds to XPression’s existing support for Avid Media Composer and Newscutter. For news, XPression now supports OCTOPUS Newsroom computer systems, along with Avid iNews and AP/ENPS. Both the NLE and MOS plug-ins are powered by the new XPression Offline Engine – a headless graphic engine providing high-quality previews and rendered graphics without the expensive hardware.
XPression Prime is a new lower-cost version of XPression Studio, still capable of delivering stunning looks to productions, but with a streamlined feature set designed to fit into tight budgets. And, XPression VS adds camera tracking, in addition to “trackless” functionality, to virtual set environments with XPression partner, Unreel Pictures.
SoftMetal Video Servers
SoftMetal v4.5 software will be showing at IBC. Both the SoftMetal 1000 and 3000 Series Video Servers benefit from this new software release which adds a variety of features and bug fixes including reverse looping, automated recovery mode under automation control, Media Manager channel lockout and spanned media volumes among other enhancements. Version 4.5 also adds support for the Snell Morpheus Automation and Media Management system.
openGear 3G/HD/SD Multi-Definition Terminal Equipment
openGear, the industry standard platform of choice, continues to grow offering the unique opportunity to select product from a range of technology leaders without requiring multiple frame standards.
The platform now offers “openGear Connect”, allowing any TCP/IP enabled product to be fully integrated into DashBoard, while DashBoard 4.0 offers a new plugin, enabling User Rights and Management, configurable users and groups, with read/write access rights down to individual card parameters.
Ross Video expands the openGear portfolio with the introduction of the LDP-8242 Loudness processor that actively and automatically manages and corrects loudness level changes in the audio content using the Linear Acoustic AEROMAX algorithms. A range of Dolby processing solutions had been added that include an audio multiplexer, and an audio demultiplexer with Dolby decoding for Dolby E and Dolby Digitial and a frame synchronization series with DolbyE and Dolby Digital decode and encode. A new Nielsen Watermarks Encoder will be shown, a modular solution that comprises a 16 audio channel, 3 Gb/s processing core incorporating the new Nielsen Watermarks. A range of metadata solutions, closed captioning monitoring and transport stream conversion and monitoring products will be also be on display. Ross metadata products allow insertion, extraction and monitoring of data in the HANC/ VANC space, such as SCTE-104 triggers, CC, AFD, GPI and Timecode. Transport stream products offer ASI/310 conversions, monitoring and reporting of ASI stream health and SCTE-35 trigger detection. Caption monitoring with the CDP-100 verifies CDP’s for compliance to SMPTE 334 with error reporting and logging of any variances.
Ross now offers a range of 1RU solutions for HD/SD data and closed captioning insertion. The TES series has the ability to insert and extract several data services simultaneously, such as CC, audio metadata, subtitling, and OP47. A transparent mode of operation is offered for the insertion of other data types into an HD/SD signal.
The Ross Fiber line continues to expand with the addition of DWDM, setting a new standard by doubling the current capacity available on the market. The combination of a C band MUX and an L band MUX/Combiner offers a total combined capability of 80 signals on a single fiber.
Ross’s Breakthrough Pricing continues with the UDC-8625 multi-function solution for Up, Down, Cross conversion, Keying, Logo Insertion, A/B mixing, all with audio video timing, processing, and synchronization at only $3,495 USD.
NK Series Routing Systems
Introduced at last year’s IBC, the NK Series is a comprehensive family of router and control products ranging from fixed sizes of 16×4 1RU utility routers to 320×320 19RU facility routers, supporting a wide variety of matrix types including 3G, HD and SD SDI, balanced and unbalanced AES/EBU digital audio, analog video, stereo analog audio and RS-422 data / machine control.
At IBC 2011 Ross Video will expand on the NK Series Routing System with the release of Resource Management on the NK-VRC virtual routing core and the addition of Jupiter ES Switch protocol on the NK-3RD third party interface.
The latest version of the software on the NK-VRC virtual routing core allows users to manage and control routing to and from external resources, such as format converters and tie lines, connected to one or more NK Series router. Resource management enables operators to seamlessly switch between sources of different formats in the same router (i.e. 3G, HD & SD SDI) or across multiple routers (i.e. analog and digital audio) using NK Series control panels and interfaces, simplifying day to day operations.
The NK-3RD third party interface now adds Jupiter ESswitch protocol in addition to the currently supported ProBel SW-P-08 protocol, expanding on the capability of the NK Series Routers to interface to other routing and control systems.
About Ross Video
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in live production applications. Ross’ award winning product line includes Vision, Vision Octane, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear,RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; SoftMetal Video Servers; OverDrive Production Control Systems, XPression Character Generators and NK Series Routing Systems.Ross products are installed in over 100 countries around the world, where they are used daily by top broadcasters, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies and houses of worship.
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For further information, please contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com
Iroquois, ON, Canada – November 2, 2010 – Ross Video announces the appointment of Meng Soo, as Product Manager for Ross Routing Systems.
Mr. Soo joined Ross Video in 2004 as a member of the production switcher engineering team, and then as the lead of the openGear engineering group as Technical Product Manager. Prior to joining Ross, Mr. Soo held senior engineering positions with Nortel Networks, Cambrian Networks and Ceyba and has extensive experience in high speed network routing and fiber optic systems.
“Meng is a great addition to our team of Product Managers,” said Jeff Moore, EVP Sales and Marketing. “He has a great track record within Ross and is ideally suited to help lead both our engineering and marketing efforts for Ross Routing Systems.”
About Ross Routing Systems
Ross Video’s NK Series Routing Systems are a comprehensive family of routing solutions with a wide variety of matrix sizes and types to choose from, a nice selection of flexible control panels and a powerful control system tying it all together. Whether it’s a small utility router or a large mission critical facility system, the NK Series offers a solution to fit your needs and budget.
NK Series Routers are available in sizes ranging from 16×4 to 320×320. Any matrix type can be incorporated into a system with any combination of other NK matrices and united under one control umbrella.
About Ross Video
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in live production applications. Ross’ award winning product line includes Vision, Vision Octane and CrossOver Video Production Switchers; openGear, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; SoftMetal Video Servers; OverDrive Production Control Systems and XPression Character Generators. Ross products are installed in over 100 countries around the world, where they are used daily by top broadcasters, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies and houses of worship.
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For further information, please contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com
The MC1 is a complete master control switcher on a single openGear card. It is fully featured and includes video mixing and keying, onboard animated logo storage and playout, relay program bypass protection, 16 channels of audio mixing, EAS and Amber Alert crawl generation and more.
