SAM, providers of advanced solutions across the media production ecosystem, has announced the Kula range of multi-format production switchers, combining
SD, HD and 4K capabilities. Built on the heritage of SAM’s Kahuna switcher, Kula
uses FormatFusion3 technology to mix any format, up to and including 4K, eliminating the need for external conversion equipment.
Ideal for multiple applications, from live events (flyaway packs, OB vehicles), broadcast production, sports and houses of worship to entertainment and conference/events, Kula has been designed to meet production needs.
Capable of handling 4K/1080p/HD and SD in 1M/E and 2M/E versions, Kula can
handle multiple formats. The 2M/E HD/SD version can be switched to 1M/E 4K
mode, allowing users to benefit from higher production values.
Kula provides a choice of three control panels for flexibility and these are
expandable with control modules from the Kahuna Range. Kula also delivers five
key layers per M/E, 20 channels of DVE and floating/auxiliary keying resources and
36 inputs and 18 assignable outputs, plus an internal clip and still store.
Tim Felstead, head of Product Marketing at SAM, said, “Today’s broadcasters face a situation that can only be described as challenging; content is being captured and
delivered in a wider range of formats than ever before and all of it within the same
production workflow. Added to this, we’re seeing content creation explode beyond
the traditional broadcast sphere, so there are a growing number of organisations
that want to benefit from high production values in order to achieve the flexibility
and onscreen result they desire.’
