Digital Production Switchers - Synergy 1.5 MD

Product Overview

The Synergy 1.5 MD provides a full MLE of processing power along with a traditional program preset area. The Synergy 1.5 MD combines our two effects bank control panel with the compact MD rackframe resulting in a production switcher offering remarkable production power and device control. If you need to handle HD and SD productions – the Synergy 1.5 is an excellent choice for a wide variety of applications including mid sized studios and trucks.

Multi Definition Support
The Synergy 1.5 MD is engineered with a future proof Multi-Definition architecture providing support for all popular SD and HD formats including 480i (525), 576i (625), 720P, 1080i and 1080P formats out of the box with no added software or hardware required.

Powerful Feature Set
A powerful upper MLE and fully featured program/preset area makes a lot possible on this switcher. As an example, a 4 box interview with picture frame borders and drop shadow, all done with the internal DVE is quick and easy to set up in MLE 1, without touching the Program/Preset area.

A complete control panel is provided with a dedicated system control area, direct access to 17 sources with more available via shift, available mnemonic source & custom control displays, dedicated memory key pad, 17 custom control macro buttons, on panel aux bus control, 40 button dedicated buttons for wipes and use as a Squeeze & Tease effects shot-box, and much more. Check out the features section for a complete listing.

The Synergy 1.5 MD rackframe is packed with power with 16, 26 or 32 serial digital inputs, 16 serial digital outputs, two chroma keyers, 2 effects keyers, up to 4 downstream keyers, up to 4 channels of Squeeze & Tease MD DVE loaded with effects, Squeeze & Tease MD WARP, 100 memories, GlobalStore™ still store, MediaCache™ motion video playout, SmartConversion™ up-down conversion loop-through, AuxKeys™ keying on aux outputs, an easy to use button per function control panel with full system control menu display, and more…

A full set of device interfaces is available on the Synergy 1.5, making it easy to streamline your production and provide tight, integrated control over the equipment in your studio. The Synergy 1.5 offers control over VTRs, video servers, audio servers, audio mixers, robotic cameras, routing systems, and more.

An Excellent Choice
The Synergy 1.5 MD is designed to provide many years of great service and comes with a full 3-year warranty and lifetime fader handle warranty.

Growth Path
The Synergy 1.5 MD can be expanded to a Synergy 2 or 2.5 MD system in the same rackframe simply by purchasing additional processing cards and trading in your control panel for a larger one.