Analog Way Ascender 48 – 4K – PL Multi-Output Switcher and Videowall Processor based on LiveCore™ Platform

12 Seamless Inputs

• 42 total input plugs
• 6x HDMI (3x HDMI up to 4K@30Hz included)
• 3x DisplayPort (up to 4K@30Hz)
• 9x DVI-I (3x DVI Dual-Link up to 2560×1600 included)
• 12x 3G/HD/SD-SDI
• 12x Universal Analog (6x HD15 and 6x DVI-A)
• Supports quad-head HD sources

4 Outputs

• 5 plugs per output
• 8x Universal Analog (4x HD15 and 4x DVI-A)
• 4x 3G/HD/SD-SDI
• 2x DVI-I Dual-Link up to 2560×1600
• 2x DVI/HDMI 4K up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 or up to 4K@60Hz 4:2:0
• 4x SFP (Optical for SDI Fiber transmission)
• Supports Quad HD (4K@60Hz 4:4:4 on 4 cables)

State-of-the-art Processing

• Ultra-low latency 10 bit 4:4:4 processing
• Uncompromising scaling performance and image quality
• Supports de-interlacing, frame rate and aspect ratio conversion
• 6 true seamless scaled layers per output (48 scalers)
• 1 native background per output using still images or live sources
• Perspective layers allow for 3D layer manipulation/rotation
• Advanced layer management

Advanced Video Effects

• Seamless crossfade on all layers, on all 12 sources
• Borders: Edge, Smooth, Smooth Edge, Shadow
• Transitions: Cut, Fade, Slide, Wipe, Circle, Stretch, Depth, Flying window with programmable paths
• Layer effects: Background Cut, Transparency, Luma/Chroma Key, DSK, H&V Flip, Cut and Fill
• Color Effects: B&W, Negative, Sepia and Solarize

Creative Display Configurations

• Supports any combination of single-screen or widescreen applications
• Single/Master screen memories to easily recall looks on all the screens
• Custom output formats for non-standard display applications
• Independent resolution and rate on all outputs
• Rotation capability in increments of 90°
• Custom Canvas mode for special LED wall applications
• Area of Interest option to customize active areas of outputs
• Confidence monitor available for unused outputs

Simple Setup and Advanced Control

• Web RCS: embedded intuitive drag and drop web-based interface
• Live video thumbnails shown on GUI
• Collaborative architecture: up to 5 simultaneous operators
• Wide range of hardware and software control solutions available (Vertige, RCU, Shot Box², Control Box²?)
• TCP/IP protocol supported by all major third-party control systems
• AMX/Crestron drivers
• AW VideoCompositor: design-intuitive drag and drop Crestron user interfaces to control your live events with the LiveCore series image

Up to 100 Still Image Memories

• Still images fully resizable
• Download/upload via Web RCS
• Capture from live inputs
• Supports alpha-channels for transparent background

Independent Monitoring Output

• Output plugs: HD15, DVI-I DL, 2x 3G-SDI and Analog SDTV (4x BNC)
• Customizable layout with up to 12 windows
• Real-time monitoring of sources, preview, program
• 8 memories available to save custom monitoring layouts

Rugged Steel Chassis

• Heavy-duty design for unrivalled reliability and durability
• Independent Frame Lock input and output loop
• Quiet: 49dB average noise at 1m
• Tally/GPI-O

Expandable for Larger Events

• 2 chassis can be linked to double input/output capabilities (24×8 system)
• Up to 24 LiveCore chassis can be controlled to create huge video canvases with up 192 megapixels