Software-Based Production Switcher
Carbonite Code
Carbonite Code is a groundbreaking software-based production switcher, purpose-built for NDI workflows.
Unlock your NDI production
Designed to meet the evolving demands of a growing community of live production professionals, Carbonite Code combines the production power of Ross Video’s Carbonite range with the efficiency and low latency of NDI video transport technology.
Why Choose Carbonite Code?
Production Power
Combine Carbonite’s unparalleled functionality, control, and reliability with advanced CPU and GPU processing power in a software-based system.
Flexible Deployment
Deploy Carbonite how you need. Cloud, on-prem, hybrid… Carbonite Code gives you the tools you need to keep up with the production demands of the future.
Connectivity
Leverage low-latency NDI while seamlessly integrating into an expanding ecosystem of devices.
Explore the Solution
Fully loaded with an advanced feature set, Carbonite Code has been designed with the highest level of functionality to support the most demanding broadcasts and live events all over the world.
NDI Inputs and Outputs
Carbonite Code harnesses cutting-edge, low-latency NDI technology to deliver high-quality results—handling key and fill channels within a single NDI stream, making your workflow even more efficient.
The Full Carbonite Feature Set
With 3 full MEs for rich keying and media transitions, 3 MiniMEs for flexible secondary feeds, and 4 UltraScenes to craft multi-layer compositions – Code offers all the power of a Carbonite switcher in a lightweight software form factor.
Media-Rich Productions
Carbonite Code includes 4 MediaStores for stills or animations with key/fill transparency—perfect for branding and animated transitions. Additionally, built-in clip players handle MP4 video with full playback controls – covering all your media and clip playout needs.
Built-in Graphics
Drive simple, professional graphics with MotionText. Craft scenes combining stills, animated media, text overlays, and motion transitions – to elevate your visual storytelling with the context your viewers need.
MultiViewers (MVs)
Monitor all essential video signals using the three standard MultiViewers within Carbonite Code, each capable of displaying up to 16 PiPs.
Audio Mixer
The RAVE Audio mixer included in Carbonite Code offers a 48-channel mixer with 6 Aux Mixes, serving as the main audio mixer for smaller events or as a reliable backup.
Control Panels
Like all Carbonite production switchers, Carbonite Code is compatible with the full range of TouchDrive control surfaces for more tactile control. Our DashBoard software and operation system is also compatible with Carbonite Code for advanced control, diagnostics, and monitoring.
Carbonite Code Solo
The most accessible Carbonite yet
Carbonite Code Solo is the perfect entry point to get started with Carbonite, offering the full functionality of our powerful production switcher feature set in an ultra-lite software edition. Available for $2495 or via $1200 annual subscription (US MSRP – international pricing may vary).
Specifications
| Feature | Carbonite Code | Carbonite Code Solo |
|---|---|---|
| NDI Inputs | 30 | 8 |
| NDI Outputs | 6 | 2 |
| MEs | 3 MEs, 6 keyers per ME | 1 ME, 6 keyers per ME |
| MiniMEs | 4 MiniMEs, 2 keyers per MiniME | 2 MiniMEs, 2 keyers per MiniME |
| DVEs | 26 DVEs (3D capable) | 10 DVEs (3D capable) |
| UltraScenes | 4 scenes, 8 shareable layers | 2 scenes, 4 shareable layers |
| Multiviewers | 3 Multiviewers, 16 PiPs/layout | 1 Multiviewer, 16 PiPs/layout |
| MediaStores | 4 MediaStores for stills & animations | 2 MediaStores for stills & animations |
| Clip Players | 2 clip players (H.264) | 1 clip player (H.264) |
| RAVE Audio Mixer | 48 channels, 6 aux mixes | 12 channels, 2 aux mixes |