Ross Video, a leader in video production technology, announces the launch of Carbonite Ultra Solo, a compact UHD production switcher that is designed for more affordable professional switching to enable smaller operators to create higher quality content.
“Carbonite Ultra Solo offers exceptional production capabilities in a compact, affordable footprint, making it an ideal choice for HD/UHD flypacks, space-constrained production facilities, or mobile units,” the announcement states. “It brings all of the performance and ease of use of the leading Carbonite mid-sized production switcher to the small switcher market, enabling even modest-size facilities to benefit from the professional production capabilities.”
Carbonite Ultra Solo is available in two versions: an all-in-one system that incorporates the frame and control surface electronics in a simple compact unit; and a 1RU frame that can be controlled by separate hardware or a software-based control panel.
Key features of Carbonite Ultra Solo include:
Multi-Format Operations: Carbonite Ultra Solo is designed to meet a facility’s current and future needs by fully supporting HD and UHD operations. Input, output, ME, and MiniME count are identical regardless of the switcher format to offer a more reliable platform for growing productions.
Flexible ME Resources: Carbonite Ultra Solo’s ME bank and two independent MiniMEs (for added transition and layering capacity) allow even complex effects to be managed confidently. The full ME provides six keyers, while the MiniMEs, with two independent keyers each, provide tools for feeding on-set monitors or IMAG displays.
Rave Audio Mixer: Carbonite Ultra Solo includes an internal Rave audio mixer, designed to provide a professional toolset for audio processing, mixing, and routing.
Production Sequencer: Tool assists operators with repeatable elements within live production. In addition to Memory or Custom Control macro operations, the sequencer allows operators to link a series of tasks, events or device controls together for repeatable playback.
Multiple Control Points: Carbonite Ultra Solo is fully compatible with the TouchDriveTM line of physical control panels that put most switcher operational parameters at the operator’s fingertips. In addition, DashBoard extends the configuration and control of Carbonite Ultra Solo to any network-connected computer, making remote system monitoring or multi-user operations simpler.
USB Webcam: Carbonite Ultra Solo is the first Ross production switcher to incorporate a webcam output for conferencing or live streaming applications. This provides a means to integrate a user-selected switcher output with third-party streaming applications.
“We are excited to launch Carbonite Ultra Solo, and to now be able to offer facilities of all sizes and budgets a production switcher that gives them the ability to create professional, compelling content,” says Nigel Spratling, Vice President, Production Switchers & Servers, Ross Video. “As with all Ross products, Carbonite Ultra Solo is manufactured in our own facility, and is rigorously tested to provide robust, trouble-free performance so that it is show-ready when you need it to be.”
The Carbonite series from Ross includes advanced production switchers designed for versatility and power. Ultrix Carbonite is a hyperconverged production switcher for seamless multi-format production, with professional routing, audio processing, and multiviewer capabilities. Carbonite Ultra 60 is a new modular production switcher supporting up to 60 inputs and 25 outputs in HD or UHD, designed for productions requiring extensive connectivity and processing power. All Carbonite production switchers are compatible with the full lineup of TouchDrive control panels. Along with Carbonite Ultra Solo, these models are designed for a wide range of production needs, from small studios to large-scale broadcasts.
For more information, visit https://www.rossvideo.com.
