Graphite
Specifications
| GRAPHITE SWITCHER STANDARD FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Models | 5 Input, 1 ME 4RU Chassis |
| 9 Input, 1 ME 4RU Chassis | |
| 9 Input, 2 ME 4RU Chassis | |
| 13 Input, 2 ME 4RU Chassis | |
| SDI Inputs (HD-BNC) | Up to 12 |
| HDMI Inputs | 1 |
| NOTE: Internal sources, including XPression graphics or clips, MediaStores, ME, MiniME or Aux Bus re-entries, etc. do not reduce the external SDI or HDMI input matrices. | |
| SDI Outputs (HD-BNC) | 6 |
| HDMI Outputs | 2 |
| (HD-BNC – Standard BNC Adaptors sold separately) | |
| Full MEs (Mix/Effects Banks) | Up to 2 |
| MiniMEs | 4 |
| MultiViewers with Tally & Source Names | 2
(Up to 16 windows each) |
| Pattern Generators | 2 per Full ME |
| Internal Format Converters/Frame Synchronizers | 6
(Assignable to first 6 inputs) |
| 2D DVEs | 4
(Assignable to Full ME Transition Engines Full ME or MiniME Keyers) |
| Keyers per Full ME | 5
(4 Full Keyers + 1 Transition Keyer) |
| Keyers per MiniME | 2 |
| UltraChromeTM Chroma-Keyers | 2
(Assignable to Full ME Keyers or Keyer 2 on any MiniME) |
| MediaStores | 4
(Shared 2GB capacity) |
| Supported Media File Types | .bmp (no alpha)
.jpg (no alpha) .tga (with or without alpha .png (with or without alpha 48KHz .wav file |
| Animated MediaWipes | Available on all Full MEs |
| Effects Memories with Memory AITM | 100 per ME and MiniME |
| Custom Control Macros | 256 |
| Direct Transfer of XPression Stills to MediaStores via Ethernet | |
| LiveEDL (generates a standard Edit Decision List for use in post-production) | |
| SUPPORTED VIDEO STANDARDS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Standard Definition | 480i
576i |
59.94 (4:3 or 16:9)
50 (4:3 or 16:9) |
| High Definition (1.5 Gb/s) | 1080p
720p 1080i |
25/29.97
50/59.94 50/59.94 |
| High Definition (3 Gb/s) | 1080p | 50/59.94 |
| UHD Upconversion for Output | 4x Quad Link (Canvas mode only) | |
| ANALOG REFERENCE INPUT |
|---|
| 1 (HD/BNC) |
| (Tri-Level HD or Analog SD Black Burst) |
| (HD-BNC – Standard BNC Adaptors sold separately) |
| ANALOG LTC INPUT |
|---|
| 1 (HD/BNC) |
| (Used with LiveEDL or MultiViewer Clock features) |
| (HD-BNC – Standard BNC Adaptors sold separately) |
| DATA/CONTROL | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | 3
(1 Graphite card, 2 Windows mainframe) |
| CONTROL INTERFACES |
|---|
| TouchDriveTM Control Panels |
| DashBoard
(Virtual Panel and/or Ultritouch) |
| ViewControlTM – Visual Production Control |
| External RCP Aux Bus Control Panels |
| SUPPORTED CONTROL PROTOCOLS |
|---|
| RossTalkTM |
| AMP
(Serial over IP) |
| Yamaha 01V96 & DM1000 |
| TSL UMD 3.1 |
| Ross CamBot |
| VISCA |
| Canon BU Series |
| PHYSICAL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | In. | MM |
| Width (Front) | 19.00 | 481 |
| Width (Rear) | 16.9 | 430 |
| Height | 6.9 | 176 |
| Depth | 23.3 | 592 |
| Weight | Lbs. | Kgs. |
| Graphite 4RU Chassis | 62 | 28.1 |
| Power | Input Voltage | Power Consumption |
| Input Voltage | 100~240V AC, 50-60Hz, 14-7A | 520W – 4.7A – 120V |
| SINGLE-CHANNEL XPRESSION GRAPHITE PRIME STANDARD FEATURES |
|---|
| Built-in Motion Graphics Templates |
| Template Designer |
| Playout Sequencer |
| 2D / 3D Fonts |
| Arabic, Asian & Scripted Language Support |
| 3D Primitives |
| Video Clip Support (within a template) |
| XPression Video Codec License |
| XPression Video Coder Application |
| Animation Timeline |
| Graphical Keyframe Editor |
| Continuous Animations |
| Stagger Animations |
| Visual Logic |
| Virtual Cameras |
| Seamless Continuous Tickers |
| Render to Disk |
| Unlimited Output Framebuffer Layers |
| 2 Virtual Preview Channels (Up Next & Lookahead) |
| SD & HD Formats |
| Project Video Format Conversion |
| Custom Resolution Video Formats (DVI Out) |
| RossTalk (TCP/IP Strings) |
| PBUS |
| DashBoard Sequencer Control |
| XPRESSION GRAPHITE CLIPS STANDARD FEATURES |
|---|
| 1 Baseband Video Ingest Channel |
| 2 Playout Channels |
| No Pre-roll |
| Single-channel Clip transitions |
| Per channel Program/Preview |
| Clip Browser with Search function |
| Clip Trimming and Looping |
| VDCP, AMP, P-bus, and RossTalkTM automation protocols |
| Clip Manager application with User Rights or Database Management and Synchronization setup |
| RAVE AUDIO STANDARD FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive audio mixing and processing capabilities, including: | |
| 16 audio channels per SDI input | |
| 16 audio channels per SDI output | |
| Up to 24 analog audio inputs* | |
| Up to 15 analog audio outputs* | |
| Up to 3 AES Stereo audio inputs* | |
| Up to 3 AES Stereo audio outputs* | |
| 16-Channel Sample Rate Converters (Available on inputs 1 – 6) | |
| *When equipped with external Audio Breakout Modules | |
| AUDIO MIXER STANDARD FEATURES | |
| 48 Stereo Faders | Assignable to any SDI, AES or Analog source |
| Fader Volume | -∞db to + 20db |
| Pre/Post-Fade Audio Meters | Yes |
| Pre/Post-Fade Peak Indicators | Yes |
| Per-Channel EQ & Clip Indicators | Yes |
| Per Channel Mute, Solo, & Pre-Fade Listen (PFL) | Yes |
| Per Channel Mute, Solo, & PFL Clear | Yes |
| Per Fader Audio EQ Control | 4-band (high-shelf, dual midrange, low-shelf) |
| Per Fader Compression/Limiting | Variable Attack & Release parameters
(Assignable pre- or post-EQ) |
| Per Fader Audio Follow Video mode | Yes |
| Aux Mixers | 12 – assignable pre- or post-fader |
| Balance Control on Stereo Inputs | Yes |
| Pan Control on Mono Inputs | Yes |
| Mono Mode | Duplication of Mono channel (L or R) to create L-L / R-R channel pair |
| GRAPHITE SYSTEM OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| GRAPHITE-5IN-9IN-UPG | 4 SDI Input to 8 SDI Input Upgrade (Adds an additional 4 SDI Inputs) |
| GRAPHITE-9IN-13IN-UPG | 8 SDI Input to 12 SDI Input Upgrade (Adds an additional 4 SDI Inputs) |
| GRAPHITE-1ME-2ME-UPG | 1 M/E to 2 M/E Upgrade (Adds additional Full M/E bank) |
| GRAPHITE-HELO-STREAM | AJA Helo Streaming Appliance (Single-channel Streaming Device) |
| GRAPHITE-HDBNC-BNC | HDBNC to BNC kit with 20 cables |
| *ADDITIONAL SYSTEM OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| XPRESSION | |
| Studio Single, Dual, Triple, or Quad Channel Editions | |
| XPression Project Server Software | |
| Streamline Graphics Asset/Order Management | |
| DataLinq Server | |
| XPression Gateway Software | |
| MOS Plug-in | |
| NLE Plug-in | |
| Template Builder Software | |
| CII Gateway Software | |
| Desktop Preview Server Software | |
| XPRession Tessera Master Software License | |
| Custom Keyboard | |
| RAVE AUDIO | |
| RAVE EXTERNAL 1RU ANALOG/AES AUDIO BREAKOUT UNIT (ABM) | |
| Analog Inputs | 8 |
| Analog Outputs | 5 |
| AES Digital Audio Inputs | 1 |
| AES Digital Audio Outputs | 1 |
| Adjustable Pre-Amps Gain on Analog Inputs | 0-60dB |
| Phantom Power on Analog Inputs | 48V |
| Digital Pads on Analog Inputs | -20dB |
| Number of GPI/O | 24 |
| Number of Tallies | 16 |
| NOTE: All Graphite systems support up to three (3) 1RU Audio Breakout Modules which increases the total analog input matrix to twenty-four (24) and analog output matrix to fifteen (15). | |
*Please contact your Ross Sales Representative for details and pricing for all system options.