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Best-in-class “glue” products tying media system together. Flexible, frame-based and compact signal processing products for video facilities includes modules for video up/down conversion, audio embedding, synchronization, conversion, routing, noise reduction, protection switches, test signal generators and more. We support IP-2110 / 4K / UHD / FHD Video, MPEG, Analog Video and Audio processing.

Signal Processing

Best-in-class “glue” products tying media system together.
Flexible, frame-based and compact signal processing products for video facilities includes modules for video up/down conversion, audio embedding, synchronization, conversion, routing, noise reduction, protection switches, test signal generators and more. We support IP-2110 / 4K / UHD / FHD Video, MPEG, Analog Video and Audio processing.

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Avenue 1425 4K/UHD Layering Engine
Mix and Cut between 4K/UHD sources, key from external video or the built-in LogoStores. The 1425 makes it easy to work with quad-link signals, with support for both SQ (Square Division) and 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) pixel formatting. Easy Control from Web, Control Panel or Automation You have complete control over the configuration and operation of this powerful 4K layering engine with a web interface, operation control panel, TCP/IP and serial control.
Avenue 1455 4K/UHD Protection Switch
The Avenue 1455 ACO is a clean and quiet protection switch for critical 4K broadcast and satellite feeds. The 1455 uses sophisticated user-programmable parameters to detect signal failure in the primary or secondary quad-link inputs. In the event of a failure, the 1455 switches seamlessly to the backup – viewers downstream will never see the switch.
Avenue 1RU Frame
The 1RU Avenue frame accommodates any mix of up to three audio or video modules. Modules plug into a universal motherboard; no special rear connectors are needed. In addition to the three module slots, there is a dedicated slot for the optional 5035 System Control module. A universal in-line power supply is provided with each frame. Video and audio modules for conversion, distribution and synchronization plug into a universal frame motherboard. Plastic overlays for each module type are provided and slip over the corresponding BNCs on the backplane to identify the input and output designations on each type of module. 5010 Power Supply Each Avenue 1RU frame includes a single 5010 Power Supply module. It installs in the upper right slot of the frame. Power is provided to all modules in the frame where it is regulated to the required voltages for the module. The Avenue 1RU frame uses an external in-line power supply. There is a single point of connection on the frame for power. For customers who want a redundant power solution, Ensemble offers an external in-line dual power supply with two line cords. This optional power supply auto-switches. Frame Specifications The Avenue 1RU (1.75 inches) frame fits in a standard 19-inch rack. Any number of frames may be stacked together in any combination. All critical components such as fuses, filter and fan are accessible from the front of the unit.
Avenue 3750-IS 3G/HD/SD/ASI Electrical to Optical Converter
The Avenue 3750 IS module is an electrical-to-optical converter that can be used with 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s high definition signals, standard definition signals or ASI signals. The video input is converted to an optical signal and presented on an optical SC connector. This optical output can drive single mode fiber to a distance of 20 kilometers. With an optical launch power attenuator, multi-mode fiber can also be used.
Avenue 3760-IS 3G/HD/SD/ASI Optical to Electrical Converter
The Avenue 3760-IS module is an optical-to-electrical converter that supports 3 Gb/s HD, 1.5 HD, SD, and ASI data rates. The optical input is converted to electrical form and the resulting serial digital signal is reclocked and delivered to two BNC outputs. The Avenue 3760-IS installs in the 1RU Avenue Intersection Frame.
Avenue 3RU Frame
The 3RU frame is a full-featured chassis that accommodates any ten Avenue modules. Modules plug into a universal motherboard so that rear modules are not needed. In addition to the ten module slots, there is a dedicated slot for the optional 5030 System Control module. One universal power supply comes with each frame. Redundant supply is optional and does not take up a slot in the frame. Touch Screen front door or plain front door are available. Plastic overlays for each module type are provided and slip over the corresponding BNCs on the backplane to identify the input and output designations on each type of module. In addition to the ten audio and video modules, the optional 5030 System Control Module adds a variety of control capabilities. All modules are hot-swappable and because of the universal backplane, no special rear connectors are needed. 5020 Power Supply Each Avenue 3RU frame comes with one 5020 Power Supply module installed. An optional redundant power supply is available if desired to provide backup. Power is provided to all modules in the frame, the front door fan and optional Avenue Touch Screen Panel. Frame Specifications The Avenue 3RU (5.25 inches) frame fits in a standard 19-inch rack. Any number of frames may be stacked together in any combination. A fan in the front door of each 3RU frame provides the necessary cooling for the frame. The fan is temperature-sensitive and adjusts its speed accordingly. Should the fan fail, a red LED will light on the front panel. If using a remote control option, an alarm can be set to alert the user of fan failure. All critical components such as fuses, filter and fan are accessible from the front of the unit.
Avenue 4110 ASI Distribution Amplifier
The 4110 module is an ASI and SMPTE 310M distribution amplifier that handles data rates from 19.39 Mb/s to 270 Mb/s. Use the 4110 for distributing MPEG and ASI signals in your facility. Perfect for use with encoders, servers, and routers. This module can be monitored locally and remotely. The remote control system is accessed using an Avenue Touch Screen, Avenue PC or your web browser. Modules can be updated with new software as new formats are supported. Software is updated with Avenue’s built-in networking capability. Signal status can be monitored via an Avenue Control Panel, and Avenue PC Control Software.
Avenue 4450 SMPTE 310M Protection Switch
The 4450 module is a fail-safe, bypass protection switch for critical SMPTE 310M signals for broadcast or satellite applications. When a fault is detected in the primary input, and the secondary input is verified as good, the switch will activate causing the secondary input to be switched to the module’s output. The 4450 includes a passive, fail-safe path that ensures there is an output even in the event of a total power failure. The health of a 310 signal is determined by monitoring digital clock lock, packet presence, and PID presence. The user can configure tests to define the minimum number of video packets and audio packets expected per second in a given service. The switch can operate in two modes: automatic or nonresetting. In fully automatic mode, the 4450 will automatically switch back to the primary signal once it’s been restored. In the nonresetting mode, the secondary input remains routed to the output, even after the primary input has recovered. Controls are easily accessed through an Avenue Control Panel, Avenue PC, GPIs, or front edge module controls. GPI inputs allow faults detected in upstream equipment to contribute to the switching logic.
Avenue 4455 ASI Protection Switch
The 4455 module is a fail-safe, bypass protection switch for critical ASI signals for broadcast or satellite applications. When a fault is detected in the primary input, and the secondary input is verified as good, the switch will activate, causing the secondary input to be switched to the module’s output. The 4455 includes a passive, fail-safe path that ensures there is an output even in the event of a total power failure. The health of an ASI signal is determined by monitoring digital clock lock, packet presence, and PID presence. The user can configure tests to define the minimum number of video packets and audio packets expected per second in a given service. The switch can operate in two modes: automatic or nonresetting. In fully automatic mode, the 4455 will automatically switch back to the primary signal once it’s been restored. In the nonresetting mode, the secondary input remains routed to the output, even after the primary input has recovered. Controls are easily accessed through an Avenue Control Panel, Avenue PC Software, GPIs, or front edge module controls. GPI inputs allow faults detected in upstream equipment to contribute to the switching logic.
Avenue 4500 ASI and SMPTE 310M Converter and MPEG Transport Processor
The 4500 MPEG Transport Stream Processor works with both DVB-ASI and SMPTE 310M bitstreams. It provides stream content analysis with support for both Priority 1 and Priority 2 test protocols of the ETR 290 DVB measurement guidelines. As a converter, it can translate ASI to 310M or 310M to ASI. Using the reference input, the output bitstream can be synchronized to a video or 10 MHz reference signal. The 4500 module is useful in broadcast and transmission applications. The built-in transport stream analyzer detects whether the input constitutes a valid signal by checking for PAT, PMT, and PID packets. In addition to the ETR 290 test protocols, analysis and data rate for elemental streams is performed. Alarms can be generated via SNMP, Avenue PC, and contact closure outputs. The 4500 acts as a Time Base Corrector to remove jitter and adjust transport streams to the precise, desired bit rate. The reference input to the 4500 allows the use of either analog video or a 10 Mhz signal to synchronize the output of the module. This is of particular importance in broadcast applications where the quality of the symbol clock – both jitter and accuracy – bears directly on the modulation process. Reference to the 4500 can be supplied from an Avenue 7400 or 9400 SPG with GPS Option in order to provide the ultimate clock accuracy. In this configuration, the 4500 is an ideal solution to frequency coordination for multi-transmitter systems like Single Frequency Networks (SFN) and mobile/handheld transmission services. A CRC and Data Checksum packet can be seamlessly inserted into the stream by the 4500 to provide data path integrity testing at downstream points. Monitoring of these special packets can be performed by a second 4500 or an Avenue 4450, 4455, or 7455 ASI/310 Protection Switch. Data Integrity history is carried forward through the system to facilitate fault finding. These CRC packets provide an unequivocal test of data integrity on a transmission link by transmission link basis. This is easier, more accurate, and less expensive than using a complex MPEG analysis tool to troubleshoot a data path problem. Set the output of the 4500 module to the desired signal type, either ASI or 310M. The module auto senses what type of signal is on the input and converts as needed. Advanced configuration in the Avenue Control System allows choosing which services on the input are passed on to the output. The 4500 can be configured locally or controlled and configured remotely with Avenue 5050 Touch Screen, Avenue Tabletop Control Panel, Avenue Express Panel, or Avenue PC Software. Alarm generation, configurable user levels, module lock-out, and customizable menus are just some of the tools included in the Avenue control system. For critical signals paths, consider building a redundant system using a 4450, 4455 or 7455 bypass protection switch.
Avenue 4505 Dual ASI and SMPTE 310M Converter
The 4505 is a two channel MPEG Transport Stream Processor that works with both DVB-ASI and SMPTE 310M bitstreams. It provides stream content analysis with support for both Priority 1 and Priority 2 test protocols of the ETR 290 DVB measurement guidelines. As a converter, it can translate ASI to 310M or 310M to ASI. Using the reference input, the output bitstream can be synchronized to a video or 10 MHz reference signal. The 4505 module is useful in broadcast and transmission applications. Set the outputs of the 4505 module to the desired signal type, either ASI or 310M. The module autosenses what type of signal is on the input and converts as needed. Outputs can be configured independently so that one channel could convert ASI to 310M and the other channel could convert 310M to ASI. Advanced configuration in the Avenue Control System allows choosing which services on the input are passed on to the output. The built-in transport stream analyzer detects whether the input constitutes a valid signal by checking for PAT, PMT, and PID packets. In addition to the ETR 290 test protocols, the user can configure tests to define the minimum number of video and audio packets expected per second in a given service. Alarms can be generated via SNMP, Avenue PC, and contact closure outputs. The output bitstreams can be synchronized to a video or 10 MHz reference signal. This is of particular importance in 310M applications where the symbol clock frequency acts directly in the transmitter modulation process. By using an Avenue 7400 SPG with the GPS reference option, the 4505 Stream Processor will ensure the highest possible accuracy in transmission. The 4505 can be configured locally or controlled and configured remotely with Avenue 5050 Touch Screen, Avenue Tabletop Control Panel, Avenue Express Panel, or Avenue PC Software. Alarm generation, configurable user levels, module lock-out, and customizable menus are just some of the tools included in the Avenue control system. For critical signals paths, consider building a redundant system using a 4450, 4455 or 7455 bypass protection switch.
Avenue 5020 Power Supply
Each Avenue 3RU Frame comes with one 5020 Power Supply module installed. An optional redundant power supply is available if desired to provide backup. Power is provided to all modules in the frame, the front door fan and optional Avenue Touch Screen Panel.
Avenue 5030 System Control Module
The Avenue 5030 System Control Module adds a sophisticated network control system to the Avenue 3RU Frame. The 5030 provides control via Ethernet, RS232, or AveNet. When a System Control module is installed in each Avenue frame in the system, all frames can be connected together on a network. Frames can be daisy-chained together with AveNet (our proprietary Local Area Network communication), using simple twisted pair cable. Ethernet can be used instead of, or in conjunction with, AveNet. In addition, the System Control module provides the genlock reference input for the frame and distributes a master timing reference to all modules throughout the frame. The module is required for making adjustments on synchronizer module options when they are installed. A Status menu on the front of the module provides Ethernet, Serial and Reference communication indicators. Status menu functions also allow viewing of the current software version, viewing and setting of AveNet and IP Addresses and a Touch Screen reset function. The 5030 System Control module installs in a dedicated cell to the right of the ten video and audio modules in a 3RU frame. It connects to the front door via a ribbon cable for controlling the Touch Screen Door, if installed. It interfaces to the frame backplane for controlling the serial communications port, the AveNet LAN connection between frames and the 10BaseT Ethernet TCP/IP connection.
Avenue 5035 System Control Module
The Avenue 5035 System Control Module adds a sophisticated network control system to the Avenue 1RU Frame. The 5035 provides control via Ethernet, RS232, or AveNet. When a System Control module is installed in each Avenue frame in the system, all frames can be connected together on a network. Frames can be daisy-chained together with AveNet (our proprietary Local Area Network communication), using simple twisted pair cable. Ethernet can be used instead of, or in conjunction with, AveNet. In addition, the System Control module provides the genlock reference input for the frame and distributes a master timing reference to all modules throughout the frame. The module is required for making adjustments on synchronizer module options when they are installed. A Status menu on the front of the module provides Ethernet, Serial and Reference communication indicators. Status menu functions also allow viewing of the current software version, viewing and setting of AveNet and IP Addresses and a Touch Screen reset function. The 5035 System Control module installs in a dedicated cell to the right of the three video and audio modules in a 1RU frame. It interfaces to the frame backplane for controlling the serial communications port, the AveNet LAN connection between other frames and the 10BaseT Ethernet TCP/IP connection.
Avenue 5050 Touch Screen Door
Add a convenient touch-screen interface to your Avenue system. The Avenue 5050 Touch Screen Door installs on the front of the Avenue 3RU Frame. It can be ordered with Avenue 3RU Frame, replacing the normal front door, or purchased at any time. It requires that an Avenue 5030 System Control Module be installed in the frame The powerful Avenue Control System makes your touch-screen very powerful. It doesn't just control the modules in the Frame it's installed on—it can reach out through the control system to monitor and control your entire Avenue system. Remote control of Avenue frames is provided through a series of menus for system configuration and for setting parameters for each module installed in the frames. A series of menus allows you to set AveNet and IP addresses, enable AveNet Over IP (AVIP), name and monitor modules, frames and groups of frames and set module parameters in the system.
Avenue 5120 & 5125 Dual Digital Video Distribution Amplifiers
The 5120 Dual Serial DA Module is a two channel digital video distribution amplifier with four outputs per channel. The 5125 is a Reclocking Dual Serial DA Module. Both modules offer cost-effective distribution as each does double duty. The 5120 is a nonprocessing DA with cable equalization and signal detection. The 5125 reclocks the serial data stream, thereby improving jitter performance of the outputs where the input has jitter. Both the 5120 and 5125 can be used to distribute any of the following data rates: 143 Mb/s, 177 Mb/s, 270 Mb/s, and 360 Mb/s. Both DA modules can be controlled through an Avenue Control panels and through Avenue PC.

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