Ross Video Launches Carbonite Ultra

Ross Video has launched the next generation of production switcher Carbonite.

Built on an entirely new 1RU hardware platform with 240% more processing power than its predecessor, Carbonite Ultra aims to redefine the capabilities of a midsize switcher.

The production switcher can be configured with 1-3 MEs, 2-4 16-window MultiViewers, Frame Syncs & Format Converters on all inputs and processing & colour correction on all inputs and outputs. Furthermore, Carbonite Ultra follows Ross Video's Software Defined Production philosophy, meaning more features will be introduced via free-of-charge software updates and new software-licensed functions, yet to be announced, will take Carbonite Ultra beyond a production switcher. In fact, Carbonite Ultra's next software release will unlock 12G/UHD support for 2ME & 3ME systems.

Carbonite Ultra replaces the original Carbonite series of switchers which includes Carbonite, Carbonite Plus and Carbonite MultiMedia.

Commenting on the launch, Nigel Spratling, VP of Production Switchers and Servers, said: "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."

Ross Video is demonstrating the Carbonite Ultra throughout IBC on stand 11.C10.

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