Ross Carbonite Black Solo Frame

The exact same feature set as the All-in-One Solo but housed in a diminutive 1RU rack frame, Completely operational via DashBoard SoftPanel interface running on MAC, PC or Linux.

Overview

Carbonite Primary Capabilities
Intuitive interfaces and a significant level of operational control provide you a new level of production efficiencies.

• A choice of combined panel and switcher electronics or separate panel and rack mount processing frame
• Full production control via convenient DashBoard software based control panel GUI, with no hardware panel required
• Simplify system settings, and access to graphic elements with a powerful DashBoard live production control interface and media browser
• Seamlessly create and run an entire production perfectly every time from a simple touch screen application

A professional grade feature set offers the capabilities of a much larger switcher for you to deliver imaginative and dramatic productions.

• Unique effects modules are available in a pool to be assigned anywhere in the system for additional dissolves and key layers independent of ME resources to create more sophisticated productions looks
• Distributable system-wide 2D DVE channels that incorporate intelligent resource management to store and recall scenes, meets production demands that typically require a larger switcher
• For more compelling productions, multiple media player channels are available system-wide to directly play out stills, logos, and animated graphics which can even be enhanced with audio
• Powerful processing forms the foundation of a platform with the flexibility to handle a range of requirements with advanced keying and effects, multi-format production in HD and SD, and the ability to apply video and color correction controls to add creative flare

System extensibility offers complete production system solutions that make your integration and operation highly cost effective.

• Fully integrated MultiViewer with selectable layouts for choice of border, tally and UMD label display for each source; make monitoring simple and reducing costs
• Studio solutions are made complete by adding motion graphics and video playback systems along with unmatched device control of systems such as robotic cameras and audio mixers. All Carbonite systems ship with an XPression LiveCG software license to provide production graphics. If the deployment also includes a separate XPression Go, Prime, or Studio system- it can be used as an additional Designer seat
• An available configuration with an integrated signal routing and management system simplifies installation and operation when outputting to multiple screens, on-set displays and signal distribution systems
• Delivers compelling multi-screen production without the need for complex and expensive multi-screen image processors

Carbonite Black Solo provides big switcher production power in a small cost-effective package.
Carbonite Black Solo uses the absolute latest technology to pack the unprecedented production power of Carbonite into a super compact package. The Ross Multi-Definition Production Engine that lies at the heart of Carbonite Black Solo offers the same pristine processing used in the larger Carbonite switchers. The superb performance of the award winning Carbonite family is available to you in this incredibly small package, at an unbeatable price.

All Carbonite Black Solo models feature a breadth of capabilities that make these switchers unique in their class. Carbonite Black Solo is simple to setup and use. It provides the same intuitive panel ergonomics and superior production efficiencies as the bigger models. You can rapidly execute a variety of wipe patterns and memory recalls in just a few pushes, and the implementation of a rapid, auto-follow menu system means that you do not need to memorize menu hierarchies in order to fine tune your actions. A simple turn of a knob will apply a border, adjust softness and activate multiplication and rotation to create your own unique looks. No time or effort is wasted navigating through the panel to see what you want and get what you want.

The ergonomically designed hardware control panel provides Carbonite Black Solo with the capabilities of a much larger switcher. The same control capabilities are also provided via the included DashBoard software panel that can be used as a secondary control point in conjunction with the Solo hardware panel or as the primary control surface for the 1RU Carbonite Solo processing engine. Contributing to the power and ease of use of Solo are attributes such as the effortless ability to perform full previews on any keyer and next transition style operation. Carbonite Black Solo delivers a professional grade feature set with DVE functions, media stores, auxiliary buses, integrated multi-viewers, production software tools, advanced chroma keying, and range of I/O types. Create imaginative and dramatic productions with this powerful feature set.

• 2 MiniME(TM) modules with 2 keyers
• 10 input MultiViewer, with multiple layout choices
• Four Media-Stores with audio for animations and stills
• DashBoard LiveAssist(TM) GUI with MediaManager(TM) Web UI
• MediaWipes(TM) Animated Transitions
• MemoryAI(TM) recall to preview
• Custom Control Macro's
• Two channels of 2D DVEs
• UltraChrome(TM) Choma Keying

Key Features

MiniME
MiniMEs are a new class of operational 'devices' within the production switcher architecture. These are very powerful effects modules that include an independent Mixer and 2 Keyers: 1 standard Keyer and 1 specifically for DVE boxes. MiniME modules do not reside in a fixed position in the signal flow - they are not Upstream, Midstream or Downstream - they 'float' and can be used anywhere in the signal path. They reside in a resource 'pool' to be used anywhere in the system for additional dissolves and key layers, which are immediately released as soon as the transition or effect is complete. There are 2 MiniMEs in the Solo, but as they are automatically attached when required they can be assigned to multiple locations - and they can be used simultaneously.
MiniMEs are completely independent of Solo's single ME and contain their own key / mix resources, eliminating any need for resource sharing or compromise.

Multiviewer
The Carbonite Black Solo MultiViewer has been engineered to provide the best possible monitoring solutions for your production. Its fully configurable layouts include automatic source naming with tally and border control. This clean, low latency MultiViewer has access to all external and internal sources. The MultiViewer has user selectable layouts with the individual choice of border, tally, and UMD label display for each source. In addition, a user configurable clock can be sized and positioned anywhere on the multi-viewer screen.

XPression Graphics
+ An XPression LiveCG software license is included to provide compelling production graphics in your productions. For more advanced motion graphics, XPression Go, Prime, or Studio systems are well integrated with all Carbonite Black Solo configurations.

3G Production
No other switcher of this size and price point can offer 3G processing. For producers needing to incorporate the very latest full HD progressive standards - Carbonite is a perfect tool for the job. This mode ensures your production system investment is protected for years to come. 3G signals contain twice the data of standard HD and yet the Carbonite Black Solo has the all the horsepower required to ensure no operational restrictions exist when used in this mode.

LiveAssist(TM) & MediaManager(TM)
A powerful Ross DashBoard LiveAssist control interface combines with Carbonite's MediaManager browser to provide intuitive control over switcher settings, Media Store graphics and animations. With simple access from PC and MAC, DashBoard and MediaManager are the perfect Carbonite Black Solo companions. more info...

ViewControl
With ViewControl, it is now possible to create an entire production from a simple and very intuitive interface. Complex transition elements are shown as thumbnails surrounding the live source windows. Running the show is now as simple as touching the screen. more info...

Effects Memory with MemoryAI(TM)
Carbonite's powerful and truly unique intelligent resource management system permits stored keys and backgrounds to be recalled to preview without disturbing what is currently on-air. This system enables multiple 'scenes' to be stored and recalled in a manner that would normally require a much larger multi-ME switcher.

Mixed SDI and HDMI I/O
The Carbonite Black Solo includes standard SDI and HDMI input connections, allowing the direct connection from computers, cameras and playback devices. The HDMI output is fully assignable and can be used for direct display connection for the MultiViewer or any other signal source.

4 Channel Media-Store(TM)
Four independent media player channels are available switcher-wide. Stills, logos and animated graphics can be played out from the on-board 8GB memory and can be loaded via USB storage devices. The Media-Store(TM) can also be managed directly over Ethernet via Carbonite's browser-based graphics tools.

MediaWipes(TM) with Audio Playback
MediaWipes(TM) add powerful animated transition capabilities with audio playback from the Carbonite Media-Stores(TM). Create compelling, animated graphic transitions and control them simply from a dedicated ME transition area selector.

Multi-Format Production
Solo's video processing engine can be set for Standard or High Definition production. In addition, the standard system includes 6 internal frame synchronizers and format converters which allow mixed SD and HD formats to be seamlessly incorporated into your production.

UltraChrome(TM) Advanced Chroma Keying
Our UltraChrome(TM) chroma keyer uses new Ross technology to perform detailed keying in the most demanding conditions.

Powerful ME
Carbonite Black Solo packs major effects and keying power into its ME. It has 4 powerful keyers with luma, linear, Chroma and DVE key types as well as an additional 5th hidden keyer for animated Media Wipe and DVE transitions. Advanced pattern generators are available for wipes, pattern masks and color washes. The ME also provides a clean feed output.

2 channels of DVE
2 high quality 2D DVE channels are available system-wide. The DVE's 'float' within the system architecture permitting them to be assigned to a single ME or distributed across the ME and MiniME's as the production demands. These DVE's are also available for ME DVE transitions and have dedicated selection in the ME transition area.

RossTalk Protocol & Device Control
Direct control of external devices is simple with Carbonite Black Solo. Servers, Camera Robotics, select Audio Mixers, and of course the award winning XPression 2D / 3D graphics system can all be integrated.