Ross Video announces the launch of Carbonite Ultra calling it "the next generation of Carbonite designed to redefine the capabilities of a midsize switcher.” Carbonite Ultra is built on an entirely new 1RU hardware platform with 240% more processing power than the original Carbonite, according to the release.
The 24-input, 14-output Carbonite Ultra rack starts at $10,900 USD. This production switcher can be configured with 1-3 MEs, 2-4 16-window multiviewers, frame syncs and format converters on all inputs and processing and color correction on all inputs and outputs. Carbonite Ultra follows Ross Video’s software defined production philosophy that more features will be introduced free-of-charge via software updates and new software-licensed functions. Carbonite Ultra’s next software release will unlock 12G/UHD support for 2ME & 3ME systems.
Going forward, Carbonite Ultra replaces the original Carbonite series of switchers including Carbonite, Carbonite Plus and Carbonite MultiMedia. Nigel Spratling, VP of Production Switchers and Servers, calls Carbonite Ultra another important Ross innovation. “Built on a great tradition of groundbreaking technology, reliability and value for money, the Carbonite Ultra takes midsize production switcher performance into a different orbit. I am incredibly proud of what our Design Team have managed to achieve.”
