playout module family

The playout family provides a flexible suite of modules with the common theme of mixing, keying, logo and channel branding. Each module fits into the FB-9E etherbox chassis which can accomodate up to six modules.

MW series A/B video and audio mixer module with transition generator

DK series external key module with transition generator

LI series dual channel, dual layer logo generator/inserter with animation

CW series text generator and crawler with integral dual layer logo generator/inserter

AM series voice-over module with two external AES voice-over inputs

SQ series squeeze-back module.

These modules naturally lend themselves to channel playout situations but their flexible configuration also makes them ideal for other applications. The modules can be operated in one of three different modes (playout, vista and geNETics). Each mode is optimized for a different style of operation as described below (click on any of the example system diagrams below for more information).

The playout mode is optimized for automated multi-channel playout applications. A minimum single channel playout systems consists of an A/B mixer with additional keyer, logo and ticker modules added as desired to increase functionality. playout systems support multi-channel capable manual intervention panels.

The vista mode is suited to the provision of low cost stand-alone functions like A/B mixing or keying and can comfortably provide add-on functionality to existing 3rd party solutions. vista solutions come with a small foot-print T-bar control panel.

In geNETics mode the modules provide the same functionality as playout and vista modules but support adhoc operation either via a standard FP-9 flexiPanel setup panel, GPIs or simple serial protocol direct to the card or chassis.