GATOR (12G)
GATOR Toolbox
4K UHD Signal Conversion Problem Solver
All-in-one UHD up/down/cross, HDR conversion, standards conversion, frame synchronization for UHD workflows over 12G-SDI.
Gator Toolbox is your easy-to-use and comprehensive UHD signal conversion problem solver in a modular openGear form factor. The Gator Toolbox delivers peace of mind, by addressing your signal conversion needs in broadcast, production, and live event workflows where low latency and quality UHD, HDR, & WCG are required. At its core, GATOR-TOOLBOX provides a high-quality motion-adaptive format converter with optional frame-rate standards conversion.
The Gator Toolbox is meant for the discerning audio/video production professional looking for quality, reliability and the confidence to be able to easily adapt any incoming signal to the needs of their broadcast, production, or live event UHD workflow. Intuitively control multiple Gator UHD Toolbox cards with a single Ultritouch system control and monitoring touch panel, available in a rackmount 2RU form factor.
Gator Toolbox is the business solution of choice because it offers UHD high-density processing at highly competitive price.
Gator Toolbox solves any-to-any conversion problems!
- In mobile applications, confidently handle any signal with ease – Gator Toolbox welcomes the unexpected!
- In ingest applications, a feed may come in as 720p50, SDR/BT.709, but the production is 2160p59.94, HDR/WCG
- In transmission applications, down-convert from UHD to any format
- For international feeds, easily provide format and standards conversion!
- Intuitive control and monitoring via Dashboard™ and Ultritouch™ Smart Panel
- Backed by legendary Ross Support
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High-density design – Up to 10 cards per oGX frame
Supported Video formats
Audio Processing
Ancillary Data Processing
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High quality linear motion adaptive video processing
Color Correction and HDR Processing
Control
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Gator-Toolbox can be used in live studio, mobile or venue production where mixed signal types are expected. Accommodate mistimed signals, different resolutions, frame rates or color space seamlessly to conform incoming and outgoing feeds to your production needs.
Featuring powerful 3D-LUT processing, GATOR-TOOLBOX offers the flexibility to support advanced HDR workflows with high-quality tone-mapping allowing you to provide exceptional HDR and SDR content.
| Order Code | Description |
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| GATOR-TOOLBOX-2-R4 | Gator Toolbox card with 2-slot rear module SDI 4-in/1-out or 1-in/4-out Single Channel No discrete audio View Rear Module |
| GATOR-TOOLBOX-2F-R4F | Gator Toolbox card with 2-slot rear module SDI 4-in/1-out or 1-in/4-out Single Channel Fiber 1-in/1-out (SFP not included) No discrete audio View Rear Module |
| GATOR-TOOLBOX-4A-R3A | Gator Toolbox card with 4-slot rear module SDI 4-in/1-out or 1-in/4-out Single Channel 8 Unbalanced AES View Rear Module |
| GATOR-TOOLBOX-4B-R3B | Gator Toolbox card with 4-slot rear module SDI 4-in/1-out or 1-in/4-out Single Channel 8 Balanced AES View Rear Module |
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| GATOR-TOOLBOX-12G-LICENSE | License adds UHD support to GATOR-TOOLBOX. Includes 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI 2SI and SQD Quad 3G-SDI interface support. | |
| GATOR-TOOLBOX-HDR-LUT-LICENSE | Adds support for 3D lookup tables (3D LUT) for HDR and WCG conversion. Includes BBC and NBCU LUT packages. Supports loading of user LUTs (Type I and III cube files). | |
| GATOR-FRC-LICENSE | Frame Rate Conversion software license for GATOR-TOOLBOX | |
| SFP-FIBER-12G | Single-mode SFP module for GATOR-TOOLBOX-2F-R4F. Supports HD / 3G / 6G / 12G-SDI signal formats. | |
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