2016-2017 Product Brief

2016-2017 PRODUCT BRIEF
BEYOND
THE
SIGNAL
ENGINEERING BEYOND THE SIGNAL STARTS WITH INNOVATION.
Cobalt Digital has proudly provided engineering solutions to meet customers’ needs since
1997. By speaking and listening closely to end-users, Cobalt has developed equipment offering
the answer for specific challenges. Cobalt Digital’s innovative products feature 24/7 service
and support and come with a five-year warranty, vital in today’s broadcast industry. Since our
inception, Cobalt Digital has focused on the development of equipment for use in the production
truck environment for sports and live event broadcasts. Seventeen years later, Cobalt products
are used extensively worldwide in production trucks, and by terrestrial, satellite and cable
broadcasters, as well as many government facilities.
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2016 / 2017 PRODUCT BRIEF
FIBER OPTIC TRANSPORT
In order to provide more system design flexibility and economy,
the 9433 Series of Audio and Video Fiber Optic Transport Cards
have been expanded to include EO and OE uni-directional versions
in addition to the bi-directional EOOE Transceiver configuration.
The +DT licensable option provides the ability to transport GPIO contact
closures and when installed on the EOOE card, bi-directional RS-232/422
Serial Data.
These openGear cards support 3G/HD/SD-SDI video signals and the
ADDA type will simultaneously transport up to a total of 16 audio
channels from your choice of 8 Balanced Analog and 8 Unbalanced
AES-3id signals while the 75/110 version will handle 16 channels from
your choice of 8 Balanced AES and 8 Unbalanced AES signals.
For additional data extension options, Cobalt also offers the 9450GT
card set for campus and metro fiber extension of Gigabit Ethernet LANs.
These cards have an integrated 4-Port GigE switch on the rear module
making for easy connection of Ethernet enabled devices and switches.
9433 SERIES
9433-EMDE-ADDA
3G/HD/SD-SDI-, 8-Pair AES and 8-Channel Analog
Audio Transmitters, Receivers, and Transceivers
9433-EMDE-75/110
3G/HD/SD-SDI, 8-Pair Un-Balanced and 8-Pair
Balanced AES and Transmitters, Receivers,
and Transceivers
+9433-DT
Data Transmit / Transceiver Option
9450GT
Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver / Extender
with integrated 4-Port Switch
The new 9410 Series of EO, OE, and EOOE openGear modules provide
bulk signal transport and distribution in a small footprint with up to
40 channels of 3G/HD/SD-SDI/ASI extension in just 2RU. These cards
are available as single and dual channel as well as in a bi-directional
configuration and all versions have multiple Distribution Amplifier
outputs of the inputs signals.
Also new this year is the 9415-SFP openGear card. This card expands
Cobalt’s Video-SFP module (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) options by
hosting the SFP on the back plane of the card. This design allows users
to remove the card from the front of the frame without disconnecting
the optical connection and also make maintenance easier if a SFP
module needs to replaced or repurposed. Another benefit of this
configuration lets the user pick from a range of Cobalt supported
Embrionix emSFPs which have copper/electrical interfaces and range
from Dual CVBS (Composite Analog) to SD-SDI Decoders and Dual SDSDI to CVBS Encoders to MADI Coaxial Transceivers. SFPs are sold
separately, please contact your Cobalt Sales Manager for additional
information.
9410-EO/OE/EOOE SERIES
3G/HD/SD-SDI/ASI Single, Dual Channel Transmitters,
Receivers and Transceivers with assignable DA
outputs
9415-SFP SERIES
Universal Dual Path openGear card module with rear
mounted SFP module and assignable DA outputs
9490-CWDM
4,8,12, and 16 Channel Passive CWDM Multiplexers
and De-Multiplexers for openGear
All of Cobalt’s fiber optic transport cards are available with CWDM
lasers for optimized fiber strand utilization. The 9490 Series of
openGear card CWDM multiplexors can support 16 wavelengths in just 4
card slots and the 1RU rack-mount BBG-4490 Series can handle up to 18
wavelengths. These Muxes and De-Muxes are fully passive and support
high-capacity, bi-directional transport over one fiber.
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OPTIONAL FEATURE LICENSES FOR THESE
NEXT GENERATION CARDS
CAN BE INSTALLED AT TIME OF PURCHASE OR IN THE FIELD
Cobalt Options add
processing versatility
without the expense,
complexity, space
9902-UDX 3G/HD/SD-SDI Up/Down/Cross Converter
9903-UDX-ADDA 3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS/YPbPr Up/Down/Cross Converter
9922-FS 3G/HD/SD-SDI Frame Synchronizer
9922-2FS 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual Channel Frame Synchronizer
9932-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI AES/Analog Audio Embedder and De-Embedder
9940-ACO 3G/HD/SD-SDI Multi-Input Intelligent Auto Changeover
usage, or accumulated
processing latency
+DLY
Provides Adjustable Delay up to .8 Seconds for 3G-SDI,
1.5 Seconds for HD-SDI, and 9 Seconds for SD-SDI
+QC
User Definable Audio/Video/Metadata Error Detection
with Auto-Response Preset Loading
+TTS
Text-To-Speech Automatic Voice Over Generator
for 21CVAA / FCC Compliance
+LOGO
Static Logo Inserter
+T-SLATE
Automatic User Defined Trouble Slate Inserter
with Error Detection
+ANC
Ancillary SDI Data Embedding and De-Embedding
for GPIO, Serial, and IP
+KEYER
External Down-Stream-Keyer for Key and Fill Signals
+COLOR
RGB Color Correction
+LTC
External Time Code Embedding and De-Embedding
of multiple cards.
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2016 / 2017 PRODUCT BRIEF
3G/HD/SD-SDI EMBEDDER / DE-EMBEDDER
WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO PROCESSING
3G/HD/SD-SDI CLEAN SWITCH ROUTER
WITH QUALITY CHECK OPTION
The Cobalt® 9932-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Pair (32-Channel) Embedder
/ De-Embedder with Audio/Video Processing and CVBS I/O provides
a full-feature embedder/de-embedder with up to 32 channels of
simultaneous AES embedding/de-embedding. The 9932-EMDE is
available with numerous options that expand its function well
beyond embed/de-embed to maximize frame processing density
and system economy. Audio embed adaptive SRC allows
asynchronous 48 kHz AES audio to automatically sync with program
video 48 kHz timing for glitch-free embedding. Individual, per-pair
SRC auto-detects and disables SRC when a Dolby pair is detected
on an input pair. Bulk and per-channel audio delay controls easily
address lip-sync issues.
The Cobalt® 9940-4x1-CS 3G/HD/SD-SDI 4x1 Clean and Quiet Bypass
Router with Relay-Protected Input and GPIO Monitoring / Control
provides Clean & Quiet routing in a high-density card-based
openGear® solution. The Clean & Quiet routing not only provides
switching on the RP168-specified VANC switch line, but also
provides audio cross-fade upon switches to provide video switches
free of switching artifacts, and provides dead-quiet audio between
switches.
Quality Check option +QC allows failover to alternate inputs based
on user-configurable criteria such as black/frozen frame or audio
silence. Two discrete character burn strings can be inserted on
output video, with each string inserted as static text and/or insert
only upon LOS. A moving-box insertion can be enabled to serve as a
dynamic raster confidence check even when the input video image
is static. Included standard is closed captioning absence/presence
detection that allows CEA 608/708 and line 21 SD CC absence or
presence to be detected.
9932-EMDE
3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Pair (32-Channel) Embedder / De-Embedder
with Audio and Video Processing
• RP168 SDI Clean-Switch input with DashBoard and GPI control
• 16-pair (32-channel) coaxial AES support. Individual per-pair
embedding or de-embedding.
• Bulk and per-channel audio delay controls
• Moving-box insertion enable serves as a dynamic raster confidence
check even in cases where the input video image is static
• User text and timecode burn-in
• Option +QC adds video quality (black/frozen frame, audio silence)
and closed-captioning absence detection and flagging with GPO,
automated alert email, input auto-changeover, or engage custom
user preset actions
• Option +ANC adds full user VANC/HANC packet insertion/extraction
access to DID/SDID ancillary data such as camera PTZ, SCTE 104,
closed captioning, and other specialized user payloads
• Full range of options including keyer, color correction,
audio LTC and others
9940-4X1-CS
3G/HD/SD-SDI 4x1 Clean and Quiet By-Pass Router with
Relay Protected Input and GPIO Monitoring and Control
• Seamlessly switches four SDI signals to a single output with
glitchless embedded audio support
• Moving-box insertion enable serves as a dynamic raster
confidence check even in cases where the input video image
is static
• User text and timecode burn-in
• Option +QC adds video quality (black/frozen frame, audio
silence) and closed-captioning absence detection and
flagging with GPO, automated alert email, input autochangeover, or engage custom user preset actions
• Option +ANC adds full user VANC/HANC packet insertion/
extraction access to DID/SDID ancillary data such as
camera PTZ, SCTE 104, closed captioning, and other
specialized user payloads
Available as BBG standalone unit BBG-1040-4X1-CS
Available as BBG standalone unit BBG-1032-EMDE
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3G/HD/SD-SDI ANCILLARY DATA
MONITORING PROBE
The Cobalt® 9978-ANC-MON 3G/HD/SD-SDI Ancillary Data Monitoring
Probe with Multiple-Protocol Data Payload SDI/HDMI Display and
Fault Detection/Forwarding provides an easy-to- use, economical
solution that offers comprehensive ancillary data monitoring/
”probing” to validate and ensure expected presence and handling
of ancillary data in SDI streams. Unlike expensive and hard- to-use
waveform monitors or typical test systems, the 9978-ANC-MON is
an economical openGear®-based solution that provides on-screen
burn-in status in “plain language” text and icons. The status burn-in
is available on the card SDI output as well as a convenience HDMI
output that can be directly connected to a wall monitor.
3G/HD/SD-SDI DUAL TEST GENERATOR
AND FRAME STORE
The Cobalt® 9960-TG2-REF1 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual Test Signal
Generator with Bouncing Box Active Signal Indication, Bi-Level Sync
Out, and Embedded ANC Data Signal Generator offers an easy- touse, economical solution to providing comprehensive test signal
packages to ensure validity of downstream baseband SDI systems.
The 9960-TG2-REF1 is an unprecedented first in the high-density
openGear® based card form factor. Two generator blocks can be set
to offer dual test packages which can be simultaneously outputted
or selectively fed to a single downstream path via a 2x4 output
crosspoint. In addition to numerous high-quality industry-standard
test patterns, the 9960-TG2-REF1.
Also provided are AES and analog audio test tones as well as
waveform-based VBI test data over its CVBS video output. A
moving-box insertion can be enabled to serve as a dynamic raster
confidence check. The 9960-TG2-REF1 can use either of two frame
references to provide an output that’s synchronous with house ref,
or use its internal ref timing to generate its own reference.
9960-TG2-REF1
3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual Test Signal Generator with Bouncing Box Active Signal
Indication, Bi-Level Sync Out, and Embedded ANC Data Signal Generator
• Dual-channel independent test generators can be set
for different patterns and formats
• Moving-box insertion and user text burn-in for signal path
verification and identification
• Full complement of standard technical test patterns
• ANC test packet insertion provides robust downstream validity checks
• Provides Bi-level or Tri-level reference output derived from
selected external ref or internal clock
• ANC timecode insertion sourced from an external NTP source
internal preset generator or slaved to VITC on external
reference input
Available as BBG standalone unit BBG-1060-TG2-REF1
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2016 / 2017 PRODUCT BRIEF
In addition to its user interface, the 9978-ANC-MON can integrate
with automation systems via its serial, GPIO, IP and SNMP interfaces
expanded monitoring capabilities include SCTE 104, 608-XDS, AFD
and others, providing not just presence/absence status but also
interpreters that parse the payload and display it as a burn-in. The
system also provided a continuously running display of ATSC A/85
LKFS loudness.
• Economical and easy to use ancillary data probing/monitoring.
Intuitive burn-in display of ANC data payload, presence, and status.
Far more economical and scalable than typical waveform monitors.
• Monitors for and provides status alerts for closed captioning, audio,
SCTE 104 and specialized payloads and selected DID/SDID
• Status can be displayed as burn-in on convenient SDI and/or HDMI
output that connects to standard monitors and can be forwarded to
logging databases via serial and IP interfaces
• Remote control and status viewing available via integrated HTML5
web interface
9978-ANC-MON
3G/HD/SD-SDI Ancillary Data Monitoring Probe with Multiple-Protocol
Data Payload SDI/HDMI Display and Fault Detection/Forwarding
Available as BBG standalone unit BBG-1078-ANC-MON
NEW ROUTER CARDS
FOR OPENGEAR
COMPRESSION / IP
Cobalt furthers it’s reputation as the
industry’s goto openGear solution provider
with the addition of the new 9941 Series
of compact routers.
Cobalt continues to expand it’s line of video and audio transport products
with the addition of SMPTE 2022-6 Encapsulators / De-Encapsulators
and a Decoder for JPEG2000 signals. For enhanced value and system
design possibilities, these new advanced products are built on Cobalt’s
3G/HD/SD-SDI AES/Analog Audio Embedder and De-Embedder platform.
Integrated processing offers multiple
Frame Sync paths with bit perfect video
and embedded audio soft switching
capabilities making these routers ideal
for on-air applications.
These modular routers further enhance
Cobalt’s expanding product line and are
yet another reason to select Cobalt for
your system designs.
9941-24x24-RTR-3G
24 In and 24 Out 3G/HD/SD-SDI/ASI Router
9941-12x12-RTR-3G
12 In and 12 Out 3G/HD/SD-SDI/ASI Router
9941-12x4-RTR-3G
12 In and 4 Out 3G/HD/SD-SDI/ASI Router
9991-SDI-TO-IP-10GE
SMPTE 2022-6 3G/HD/SD-SDI IP Encapsulator with AES/Analog Audio Embedder
and De-Embedder
9991-IP-TO-SDI-10GE
SMPTE 2022-6 3G/HD/SD-SDI IP De-Encapsulator with AES/Analog Audio Embedder
and De-Embedder
9991-DEC-J2K-1GE
JPEG2000 to 3G/HD/SD-SDI Decoder with AES/Analog Audio Embedder and De-Embedder
The Cobalt lineup of MPEG2 and H.264 products offer a comprehensive
solution for transporting audio and video signals over virtually any type
of network. Broadcast and Enterprise signal contribution via the Internet
is made possible with end-to-end support for RTMP and RTSP streaming
protocols and with support for industry standard Multicast, UDP/RTP, and
DVB-ASI interfaces Cobalt’s DTV products can easily be integrated into
traditional broadcast system architectures.
MPEG-2 and H.264
Cobalt Digital’s
innovative products
feature 24/7 service
and support and a
five-year warranty,
vital in today’s
broadcast industry.
9220
Bi-Directional Gateway with 6x ASI and Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports
(also available as a stand-alone unit)
9223
Dual Channel 3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS to H.264 Encoder with ASI and IP
outputs (also available as a stand-alone unit)
9990-ENC2-H264-IP
Dual Channel 3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS to H.264 OTT / Streaming Encoder
with IP outputs (also available as a stand-alone unit)
9990-TRX-MPEG
Dual or Quad Channel MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 Broadcast Transcoder with
ASI and IP I/O (also available as a stand-alone unit)
9990-DEC-MPEG
MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 Decoder with SDI and HDMI outputs
(also available as a stand-alone unit)
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Cobalt Digital Inc. designs and manufactures award-
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winning
Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing
3G/HD/SD
conversion,
throwdown,
and
multiviewer technology for the broadcast television
environment. As a founding partner in the openGear®
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initiative, Cobalt offers a full range of openGear-compliant
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solutions as well as video and audio processing cards for
closed-caption compliance, production trucks, master
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control, HD news, signal transport, audio loudness, and
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color correction. Cobalt’s Blue Box Group™ line of interface
converter boxes streamlines and simplifies a wide range
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of 3G/HD/SD conversion tasks. In addition, the company’s
Central Sales Manager
multi-image display processors enable multiviewer
capabilities in the most demanding studio and remote
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broadcasting environments. Cobalt Digital products are
Eastern Sales Manager
distributed through a worldwide network of dealers,
system integrators, and other partnerships.
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Director of International Business Development
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