Introducing IP I/O and Exciting New Production Features for Acuity Production Switchers

Sunday, April 17^th, 2016 [Las Vegas, Nevada] – At NAB 2016, Ross is previewing several major additions to the Acuity production switcher. All systems are showing version 4.0 software, which brings a number of highly desirable new operational features including, Split ME, DVE Warps, Lighting Engine, and support for the new MultiProcessing Input card option. Also being shown is the new DoubleDown version of the beautifully styled Acuity Panel.

Acuity is already a truly advanced production powerhouse, the addition of these new features make it the number one choice for production of high end events, news, and sport – in SD, HD or UHD formats.

Version 4.0 further expands the capabilities of the acclaimed MultiFeed functionality with added Split ME controls. Now it is possible to set up an Acuity ME as two MEs with up to eight keyer assignments. The extensive configurability enabled by these features permits Acuity to fit into an even greater number of production environments and workflows. A fully loaded 8 ME machine can now be configured as a massive 16 ME system – or of course a full 4 ME UHD (4K) switcher. Add to that new warp effects and lighting engines to build even more sophisticated looks, and you can be sure that whatever your production goals are – Acuity will provide the tools to meet them.

In a collaborative effort with Evertz, Acuity can now be equipped with IP (10G) I/O signal management. The new Acuity IPBlades work with ASPEN and SMPTE 2022-6 Protocols and also provide standard SDI connections. These new IP I/O cards can coexist with standard Acuity I/O cards permitting hybrid IP/SDI system configurations.

At NAB, IP interconnect with Acuity will be demonstrated in the ASPEN Community booth, the Evertz booth, and of course in the Ross booth; all with IP signal management under control of the Evertz Magnum control system.

Acuity DoubleDown Panels are designed to accelerate operation in live environments for those large I/O systems in sport and other fast paced productions where shift functions to access mapped sources are undesirable. DoubleDown bus models are a premium option that doubles the number of key/aux bus assignment buttons for every ME row. This greatly reduces or eliminates the need for shifts entirely.

Acuity is rapidly evolving and Ross continues its significant investments in production switcher R&D to ensure that it is not only the best available choice today, but will remain so for many years to come.

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