Echolab: Singapore: Multi Definition Video Production Switchers

Echolab

Nova 1416 Video Production Switcher

Nova 1416 Multi Definition Video Production Switcher

Product Model: Nova 1416

Description:
Without question Echolab's Nova 1416 is the most elegant and powerful 1ME, SDI switcher in the world today.

Our industry leading System on Chip architecture assures you of a technological platform that will be as relevant and commanding in future years as it is now.

Given its impressive standard feature set, the Nova 1416 can only be compared to switchers that are twice its price. It has a set standard of 16 Inputs and 16 Outputs.

Included as standard:

• 1 ME SDI Production Switcher
• 16 In / 16 Out SDI Nova Opera Chassis
• 10-bit 4:2:2 (NTSC / PAL)
• 6 Keyers
• 4 Chromakeyers
• 5 Pattern Generators
• 2 x 2D-DVE’s with Rotation
• 12 TIMED AUX / PRG, PRV & Clean Feed
• 2 Matte Generators
• 2 DVE Border Generators
• Frame Buffer (with Alpha Channel Support)
• Graphics Conversion / Photoshop Import
• Ethernet Connectivity
• Full Tally & GPIO
• identity 4 ‘Look Ahead Preview’ Panel
• Fits inside a Standard Rack

The Nova 1416 is based around the popular identity 4 panel that has industry standard "look ahead' preview architecture. The system is broadcast quality 10-bit NTSC / PAL Serial Digital Video and offers unprecedented ease-of-use and familiar operation.

The sleek identity 4 panel fits in a standard rack, is perfect for all production environments and in particular space-limited operations including flight packs and OB vans.

Video Layering
The Echolab Nova 1416 has six keyers for unprecedented layering in a switcher of this size. This offers amazing power in terms of creative control. Four upstream effects keys support luma, chroma, & preset pattern keys. Two of the four effects keyers have integrated DVE' s. Two downstream keyers allow title keying for graphics, logos, and bugs. Both background and key transitions can be set up and previewed with Echolab' s complete look-ahead preview system. Transitions include dissolves and a rich library of over 600 wipe patterns.

Specifications

Video Processing 10-bit 4:2:2 Serial Digital
Standards 525/60 NTSC or 625/50 PAL
External Reference Digital

Inputs
Number of Inputs 16
Input Type SDI
Input Timing Requirement plus / minus 18uS
Equalization Auto, 280 meters maximum
Return loss 15dB minimum

Outputs
Number of Outputs 16
Output Type SDI
Output Signal level 750-850 mV p-p
Rise/Fall Time 400 pS min / 800 pS max (20% - 80%)
Overshoot 8% maximum
Additive Jitter 25 pS p-p typical
Pgm Outputs (2) SDI
Pvw Output SDI
Pgm Clean Feed Out SDI
Optional Aux Outputs (12) SDI
Aux Output routes Any source, Pgm, Pvw
& Clean feed for both DSKs

Power
Power Supply Single supply

Connectivity
Edit port Yes (Used for Integration)
Serial Port Yes (Integration / diagnostics)
Ethernet Yes (Used for Network Integration)
Tally 32 / 8 (4 wiring blocks)
GPIO 3 in, 2 out / User programmable
External memory Compact Flash
Status indicators Status LEDs Yes
CF operation LEDs Yes
Panel display 4 line interactive display
Power status Redundant Power Supply (Panel)

User Configurations
Number of user Modes 8
User Mode selection Yes,
User Mode interface PC based editing
Source naming Yes
Source mapping Any source to any x-point including Genlock
GPIO events User programmable
Lamp saver mode User programmable
NTSC / Pal switchable User programmable

Panel
Control Panel Identity 4
Direct Crosspoints 10
Shifted Crosspoints 10
Crosspoint button type NKK soft touch, tri-color LED
Panel display 4 line interactive
X-point display (sources) Yes, LED
Next transition selectors Bkg, Keys 1 through 4
Preview next transition Yes
Transition rate displays Yes
Fader bars 1
3-Axis Joystick Yes, menu assignable
Incremental Adjustments Rotary encoders
On-air indicator LED "transition" bar graph
Selection bus for Keyers, Aux routing, etc. • Menu driven
Selection "Soft" buttons and knobs • Menu driven
Programmable Menu section • Menu driven
Numeric keypad Yes
Mix / Wipe transition Selection Switches with indicators
DSK transition selectors Pvw, Take, and Cut
Lamp Saver Yes
Redundant power supply Yes

Documentation / Support
Installation and Operation Manual Yes
Panel layout / installation drawing Yes
Training DVD Yes
24/7 Lifetime Phone Tech Support Yes
Options System & training
Additional Inputs for 3408 : 8 (upgrade in module blocks of 4)
Chassis Fully Redundant Power Supply Optional
On-Site Commissioning Purchased by the day Yes
On-site Training Purchased by the day Yes

Graphics Utility Tool - CD Rom / Software
Import / Export / Transfer images between Frame buffer and PC Includes Photoshop plug in to create native Nova (.nov) files Supports alpha channel, resizing and ethernet import/export