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  • 525 l 625 l 720p l 1080i | 1080psf | 1080p
  • Up to 32 Inputs
  • 16 Outputs
  • Powerful Compact Chassis
  • 8 DVE Channels
  • Squeeze & Tease MD
  • UltraChrome™ Advanced Chroma Keyers
  • 3 Channel Global-Store™
  • ImageMover™ Software
  • SmartConversion™
  • MLE-Stores™
  • MediaCache™
  • AuxKeys™
  • MultiDSK™
  • Dual Ethernet Ports
  • VTR, DDR, & Video Server Control
  • Audio Mixer Control
  • Router Control
  • Robotic Camera System Interface
  • Software Upgrades from the Web

Digital Production Switchers - Synergy 2 MD

Comprehensive Machine Control

Ross has set the pace for device control from production switchers. Synergy offers a more integrated production environment than any other production switcher on the planet. Whether you are looking to get a more consistent production on the air, or to get a new show on the air with a modest staff, Synergy MD and MD-X have the control power to make it happen.

Note: If you are trading in a Synergy SD chassis to upgrade to a new Synergy MD switcher, you keep your previously purchased software options. We simply install them on your new switcher before it leaves the factory.

 
VTR Control
Select a VTR on the PST bus, display its current time code on the preview monitor, roll it from the transition area, and take it to air. Fast forward, rewind, slo-mo playback and cue to time code are also available at the touch of a button on the control panel.

 

Video Server Control
Select, play, and monitor server clips by name right from the Synergy control panel. The clip menu keeps track of clips and allows instant recall and cue.


 

Networked Still and Clip Server
Imagine hours of video storage, virtually unlimited stills, and animations all playing out with their companion key channels. Next, combine live video and key capture with Ethernet drag and drop capability and you have the perfect marriage of video and networkability. Even better, this solution comes bundled with Synergy MD's powerful Video Server Control. Note: this option is available in SD only.

 
Audio Server Control
Controls the 360 Systems DigiCart™, Sony Minidisc, and EncoDad audio servers. Dial up the desired clip and see the name and duration. Use a Custom Control macro button to link audio clips to a switcher or DVE transition.

 
Router Control
This option makes your studio router sources easily selectable directly from the Synergy menu system. Any of Synergy’s inputs may be fed from a router output. On Synergy 2, 3, and 4 control panels, router mnemonics are supported, with the router's 8-character source name displayed on the Synergy menu system, the mnemonic displays, and Preview Overlay source ID text.

The Router Follow feature provides audio-follow-video functionality when a router source is sent out through an Aux Bus. For instance, you can configure Router Follow to tell the router to include Audio Channel 1 with the associated video signal when Aux Bus Crosspoint 1 is pressed. When the crosspoint is changed, the Router will follow.

 

Audio Mixer Interface
This option provides a direct interface to several Yamaha and Wheatstone audio mixers.  Synergy goes far beyond simple audio-follow-video. It allows for easy audio over, easy attachment of several audio sources to one video source, and quick level control of master and individual audio levels. Even audio voice-over control directly from the Synergy control panel is possible.


 
Editor Interface
Any MLE or combination of MLEs can be controlled using an RS-232 or RS-422 interface and GVG 100, GVG 200 or 4000 protocol. Use your editor to read and write switcher functions including input selection, pushbutton enable and disable, control settings, and memory registers. This option works great with Editware, Accom, or Sony Editors.

 

Robotic Camera System Interface
Pan, tilt, zoom, focus, shot recall and more, are directly controllable from your control panel when this option is added to Synergy MD.


 
Monitor Wall Interface
This software option adds the ability to interface between Synergy and a multi-image display system, providing advanced monitoring capabilities.

Using the Custom Control macro buttons, you can perform functions such as load a preset layout, change the input channel on a particular monitor, or edit dynamic text.

 
Serial Tally Interface
This option provides an interface between Synergy, and Under Monitor Displays and Tally systems using the industry standard Contribution Serial Tally Protocol. Parameters are configured using the Synergy menu system, and in no way affect the normal operation of the standard parallel tally interface.

Included with this option is the Look Ahead Serial Tally Protocol, which enables the operator to notify an attached serial device of a key crosspoint change before the crosspoint change actually takes place.


 

Peripheral Bus II Interface
This option provides support for Thompson GVG Peripheral Bus II Protocol for external device integration. Coordinate the store and recall of the settings of some still stores, CGs, and device controllers with the store and recall of your Synergy settings.


 

OverDrive™ Compatible
The Synergy MD Series controls every single piece of equipment in the control room. The next step in this evolution is the revolutionary OverDrive™ Production Control System. With dual touch screens, the TD can now automate a production when required. Thumbnail based, the TD can step through the show’s run-down or instantly break away to unscripted events. When connected to a newsroom automation system, a live MOS-based link keeps the two systems in constant and instant synch during a newscast, providing clear communication between the producer and the TD. more...

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