Ross Video’s MC1-MK dedicated master control solution proved very popular at NAB. Built to meet the demands of 24/7 operation, the MC1-MK is a dedicated card-based solution that provides complete programme path protection using input bypass relays, protecting the user’s channel output.
The ultra-fast hot swap system allows a single spare MC1-MK card to replace any on-air channel card, and has all of the channel’s parameters automatically recalled to the replacement MC1-MK card.
Intuitive DashBoard operation allows for an easy transition, and brings users up to speed quickly. Simple scaling solutions allow for additional open gear cards. An additional channel can be added with a second MC1-MK, or a variety of additional functions such as loudness processing, Dolby encoding and Nielsen WaterMarking can be added.
Also on the Ross Video stand at NAB was the Inception social media management system. Inception features an innovative plug-in architecture that allows the user to choose when and where stories come from, how material is published and ways to customise the system to work for you. Plug-ins create live running orders or use MOS to load them from the newsroom.
Inception also has plug-ins for many popular social networks like Twitter and Facebook, video hosting sites like YouTube and Brightcove and plug-ins for workflow solutions like scheduling and email approval. Inception can handle multiple feeds for even the biggest organisation.
Ross Video is represented in South Africa by Concilium Technologies.
Screen Africa magazine – May 2012
