Digital & HD Solutions...
The Shasta Family of serial digital video, 1.485 Gbps HD video, DVB/ASI,
and AES/EBU audio routing switchers are robust and compact solutions
for transition to digital and all digital facilities. The Shasta Family
offers digital matrices from 8x8 to 32x32 in nine basic frames. The
powerful control system also connects with all of our VS/DE, Sierra
PRO, Tahoe, Yosemite, and Sequoia distribution products. Providing frame
accurate switching, the Shasta Family is ideal as the main switcher
for small broadcast facilities, radio stations, and post-production
houses.
Features:
High
Definition Video
Sierra Video Systems offers two high definition video
solutions. The 1RU 1616HD routing switcher provides 1.485Gbps serial
digital HDTV routing of 16 inputs and 16 outputs. The data rate range
of this high density solution extends down to include 270Mbps signals
while providing automatic cable equalization for all 1.485Gbps inputs.
The vertical interval switching reference input accepts NTSC, PAL,
composite sync, V drive, HD tri-level sync, and two non-standard
composite sync signals used in the graphics industry. The versatile
frame can also be depopulated with fewer inputs and outputs to offer
smaller and cost-effective HD routing. Configurations include 8x8,
16x1, 16x4, 16x8 and 16x16.
The SVS 1602HD-LS LiveSwitch routing switcher is designed for on-air
switching of HD signals that have embedded audio. The audio is toned or
ramped down to zero during the video switch and ramped back up so you
do not hear any clicks or pops. Perfect for HD trucks and HD studios,
this 16x2 1RU router offers several sophisticated features normally
found only in expensive production switchers. The HD digital signal can
carry up to four channels of audio and supports route locking, manual
chop, tally, and adjustable fade. The 1602HD-LS is built with an
auto-timer feature that automatically time-aligns input within a 2H
window and passes all ancillary signal data that may be embedded with
the audio. Depopulated configurations are available ranging from 4x2 to
16x2.
These high density HD solutions offer Tahoe control system
comparability for expansion to other SVS frames and great integration
flexibility. Two local RS-232 / RS-422 ports allow versatile terminal
and machine control interface while local control allows the entire
routing solution (including user interface) to fit into one rack unit
of space.
Serial
Digital Video & Digital Audio
Shasta digital video matrices can be combined to flexibly
address the diverse switching requirement of today's digital and hybrid
analog/digital facilities. From our compact 1RU 8x8 digital video and
audio routing switchers to our medium-sized 3RU 16x16 and 32x32
switchers, Shasta provides unique configurations for all of you basic
digital needs. Shasta switchers can be used for stand-alone
applications or used in more complex configurations for analog,
digital, and HD.
The Shasta 88DE and 161D are compact systems in 1 RU frames, ideal for
applications such as monitor switching or VTR input selection. These
routers are single level digital video. For applications applications
requiring greater than 8 outputs, the Shasta 16x16 and 32x32 are
compact modular solutions in digital and audio. For more compact
versions of the Shasta modular version, please see the VS/DE series
offering 16x16 digital video and digital/analog audio in one 2RU frame
and the 32x32 in just one single 3RU frame. The Shasta advantage,
however, is the signature Sierra Video Systems modular approach. You
can buy a larger frame with only the modules you need now and upgrade
in the future using the SVS Trade-In / Trade-Up program.
DVB/ASI
Sierra Video Systems 16x16 and 32x32 Shasta routing switchers are capable
of running industry standard DVB-ASI signals. For traditional broadcasters,
the ASI format is different but easy to understand. The DVB-ASI signal
type compresses 5 mpeg data streams into one 270 Mbps SDI pipe. This
form of compression is extremely efficient for sending data through
a Head-end infrastructure.