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Carbonite Black Solo Compact Production Switcher

Today’s content creators are expected to deliver increasingly engaging content to their audiences, while keeping costs low. Compact and affordable, the Carbonite Black Solo 1ME production switcher is built with the tools to create a top-notch show, wherever you take it.

Small Footprint, Big Feature Set

Carbonite Black Solo provides the compact form and affordability of a small switcher, while offering the big switcher feature-set of the Carbonite Black series.

More affordable than ever

The well-priced Carbonite Black Solo is now available at an even lower cost!
Carbonite Black Solo All-in-One
9 inputs | $5,999*
13 inputs | $6,999*
Carbonite Black Solo Frame
9 inputs | $3,999*
13 inputs | $4,999*
*USA pricing, international prices will vary.

Revolutionary Media Player

Dedicated single-channel clip player built directly into the production switcher, for simple playout of video clips directly from a connected USB-media drive. There is no other production switcher in the world with this kind of built-in functionality.

Flexible ME Resources

Need a unique output for an on-screen monitor? Want to do a multi-screen projection on-stage? Carbonite Black Solo’s unique MiniMEs give you the resources to do this – without touching the main ME bus.

One-Button Playout

Smaller switchers generally feature base-level custom controls and memories, but not Carbonite Black Solo. This switcher features fully-customizable macros and a memory system with unique smart recall and effect recall functionality.

Simple Control

In addition to a refined control panel, Solo is part of the Ross DashBoard Control ecosystem. This network control software allows total control of all switcher functions and makes it easy to create a purpose-built UI for your specific production environment.

Carbonite Black Solo Overview Video

No ordinary compact production switcher, Carbonite Black Solo packs an astounding feature set including 2 MiniMEs and 9 keyers.

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Features

Powerful Main ME

Carbonite Black Solo packs major effects and keying power into it’s main ME. Learn more…

2 Built-in MiniMEs

MiniMEs are a new class of operational ‘devices’ within the production switcher architecture. These are very powerful effects modules that include an independent Mixer and 2 Keyers. Learn more…

DVEs & Chroma Keys

Floating DVE & chroma key resources are available to the main ME and 2 MiniMEs, making it easy to build engaging multi-layer scenes. Learn more…

Memories & Macros

Playout of complex scenes and effects is easily achieved with a robust memory and custom control macro system. Learn more…

Internal Video Processing

Carbonite Black Solo is built with internal frame synchronizers and format converters to ensure you can handle any equipment coming in and any monitor format going out. Learn more…

Built-in MultiViewer

MultiViewers are a necessity for any live production. There’s no need to purchase an external solution, thanks to Carbonite Black Solo’s built-in MultiViewer. Learn more…

V2.0 Software Release

USB Media Player

Carbonite Black Solo’s latest software release unlocks a powerful USB Media Player functionality, for playback of full-length video clips from a connected USB-media drive.

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USB MEDIA PLAYER

4 MEDIASTORES

Live Production Hub

Boost your visuals with graphics, video clips and still / animated media.
Carbonite Black Solo comes equipped with everything you need
for a media-rich production, including:

XPression Graphics

The included XPression LiveCG software can be run on any network-connected computer
to create high-quality still graphics that are rendered directly into Solo’s MediaStores,
providing excellent live titling without added hardware costs.

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USB MEDIA PLAYER

4 MEDIASTORES

USB Media Player

Truly unique and innovative, Carbonite Black Solo provides a dedicated single-channel clip
player for playout of compressed MPEG-4 AVC media directly from a connected USB-media drive.
This internal clip player can be assigned as a source on any bus in the switcher and playout is easily
controlled from a dedicated DashBoard interface, Custom Controls or AMP commands.

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USB MEDIA PLAYER

4 MEDIASTORES

4 MediaStores

Four media player channels are available switcher-wide. Stills, logos and animated graphics are
played out from the on-board 8Gb memory and can be loaded via connected USB-media drive. All
MediaStores can be managed directly over Ethernet via Solo’s browser-based graphic tools.

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USB MEDIA PLAYER

4 MEDIASTORES

Applications

This product can be used as part of the following
Smart Production Solutions:

Government

Education

Corporate

House of Worship

Mobile

Device Control

Control Protocols

Carbonite Black Solo is equipped with RossTalk and third-party control protocols, making Solo the perfect central hub of a tightly-integrated production solution.

XPression Graphics

The included XPression LiveCG can select and transition between graphics from Solo custom controls and memories. With DashBoard CustomPanels, you can build an interface that totally simplifies graphics operation – this is great for inexperienced staff.

PTZ Cameras

Ross PIVOTCams are built to excellent spec and offered at the best price point in the PTZ market. Tight integration with Ross switchers means you can setup all your camera shots with preset shot custom controls, and manually control PTZ functions with the switcher panel joystick.

Control Devices

Carbonite Black Panels
The Carbonite Black Solo panel is simple and elegant. For every task you need to perform there is a dedicated button, no more searching and stepping through menus. Carbonite switchers have been a success with thousands of operators because the most complex tasks can be performed quickly and easily.

DashBoard Control
DashBoard provides a single interface for full control and management of your Carbonite Black Solo switcher. Enjoy setup, configuration, and operation from a network-connected DashBoard application. To really unlock the magic of DashBoard, build out a CustomPanel to consolidate control of your entire production solution into a single customized interface.

ViewControl
ViewControl consolidates the control a Carbonite Black Solo production switcher, XPression Live Graphics system and Tria video server onto a single intuitive touch screen interface. Now via Carbonite Black Solo’s powerful Custom Control macros and Ross DashBoard interface, every production element is visually displayed for instant touch selection.

Carbonite Black Solo Compact Production Switchers

Specifications

Carbonite Black Solo comes in two different models:

FEATURES	SOLO	SOLO13
Inputs	6x 3G HD-SDI 3x HDMI	12x 3G HD-SDI 1x HDMI
Outputs	5x 3G HD-SDI 1x HDMI	5x 3G HD-SDI 1x HDMI

Both Carbonite Black Solo models include the same operational features.

All Technical Specifications

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A place for online self-directed learning of the Carbonite Black Solo Production Switcher.

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Downloads

Brochure

Carbonite Black Solo Brochure

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Configuration Guide

Carbonite Black Solo Configuration Guide

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