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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 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 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 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 7455 HD/SD/ASI/310 Protection Switch
The 7455 module is a fail-safe, bypass protection switch for critical digital paths 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 7455 includes a passive, fail-safe path that ensures there is an output even in the event of a total power failure. The 7455 supports SD SDI, HD SDI, SMPTE 310M and DVB-ASI signals. Different types of signal testing (vetting) can be enabled on the 7455 and it will apply the tests according to the type of input that is present. This happens automatically and independently for the Primary and Secondary inputs. This means that the Primary input of the module could be HD SDI while the Secondary input is SD SDI. It is also possible to mix SDI, ASI and 310 signals, or receive the same standard on both the Primary and Secondary inputs. The health of a high definition or standard definition video signal is determined by monitoring crucial parameters in order of increasing complexity; Timing Reference Signal (TRS), or a persistent loss of digital sync is tested first. Black, Embedded Audio and Freeze are also evaluated. Each test can be configured by the user. For example, the sophisticated Black Detector includes configurable parameters for black level threshold, pixel count, and duration time. The Freeze detection system can be set to detect a clean or noisy source. Freeze Time sets the number of seconds for the 7455 to switch to the secondary input after a video freeze condition is detected in the primary input. The health of an ASI or 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 7455 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. The 7455 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.
Avenue 7465 Sync Changeover Switch
The 7465 Sync Changeover Switch module can be used with Avenue’s 7400 SPG module, or with third party sync pulse generators. In the event of a failure of the primary sync source, the 7465 changes to the secondary source. There are three poles or sections on the 7465. One pole tests for HD SDI and SD SDI signals. The other two poles test for AES audio, Composite video, Bi-Level Sync and Tri-Level Sync. A drop in signal amplitude below a predetermined auto threshold will trigger the switch. Multiple changeover switches can be ganged together through the control system. Depending on the application, two or more 7465s may be required to handle all signals that need to be protected.
Avenue 9430 & 9440 Flexible Matrix Router for 3G / HD / SD / ASI
The Avenue modular digital video router is the most flexible, technologically advanced small router available today. It’s ideal for QC monitoring, master control bypass switching, ENG trucks, edit suites, and a host of other applications. Ease of expansion, user-definable input/output port geometry, exclusive video thumbnails, built-in test signal generation, and optional clean and quiet switching on multiple outputs make it perfect for your next project or upgrade. See It. Now you can look at your source before you do a take. The exclusive live thumbnail display in the Avenue Router panel shows you the source before you take it to air. Take It. It’s the best of both worlds, a router and a clean switch all in one. The clean switch gives you full frame synchronization that locks to your house reference so it can even switch cleanly between asynchronous sources. Flawless audio sample rate conversion makes this router truly Clean and Silent. Choose Your Size. Then Choose Again. And Again. Highly flexible matrix sizing lets you decide on your own configuration. The basic size is 8×2. Add user configurable input or output ports all the way up to 28×2 (or 8×22) and any size in between. Need a 12×5 or a 15×15? You choose. Highly Flexible Matrix The new, flexible matrix design allows you to configure the router to the perfect size for your facility. The basic size is 8×2. You can add user-configurable input or output ports all the way up to 28×2 (or 8×22) and any size in between. The design is future-proof, allowing the router to be easily reconfigured to a different matrix size at any time. Exclusive Live Thumbnail Display Realtime video thumbnails travel over Ethernet to the Router Control Panel where they are displayed on a compact, high resolution display. Video thumbnail generation is an exclusive feature of the Avenue router. This enables the operator to visually verify source content before performing any switching operations. Use the panel at your facility or use it remotely, thousands of miles away. The Avenue router allows the user to define both source and destination names as part of the configuration process and store them in the router itself. Names are displayed on both the hardware and software control panels along with the video thumbnails. Clean and Quiet Switching – Done Right The optional Clean Switch provides full frame synchronization so it can even switch cleanly between asynchronous SDI sources. Use the control system to assign the clean switch to any input or output. Additional ports can be assigned to follow the clean switch, making it appear simultaneously on multiple outputs. Built-in Signal Diagnostics Circuitry on the 9430 module detects and measures key parameters associated with each video source. Synchronicity and timing, line and frame rate, embedded audio presence/absence, closed caption information, and time code data are displayed on the Avenue router hardware and software panels. Control panels provide the option of displaying abbreviated information as a thumbnail overlay, or more detailed information as a dedicated screen. Routing and Signal Processing in the Same Frame The Avenue product line is comprised of dozens of modules that perform a wide variety of signal generation, processing, and conversion functions. The 3RU Avenue frame accepts up to 10 modules with redundant power and full remote control and monitoring capabilities. A basic 8×2 Avenue router requires only a single slot in the Avenue frame, or the equivalent of 3/10 of a RU of space. A fully expanded router requires only three slots in the Avenue frame, leaving plenty of room for additional modules. The Avenue router is an excellent choice where space is at a premium and other signal processing and conversion functions are required. Architecture The Avenue router occupies from one to three slots in any Avenue 3RU frame. The router is comprised of three different modules: the 9430 8×2 router module, the 9435 clean switch sub module, and the 9440 ten port expansion module. Power (redundant option available), video reference, and an interface to the Avenue control system is provided by the frame. While the dimensions of the base 9430 router module are fixed at 8 inputs by 2 outputs, the 9440 module provides ten additional ports, each of which is individually user configurable as either an input or an output. Up to two 9440 expansion modules may be added to the base 9430 module. A 9430 plus a single 9440 supports a total of 11 different configurations ranging in size from 18×2 to 8×12. A 9430 plus two 9440 modules supports a total of 21 different configurations from 28×2 to 8×22. Unparalleled Flexibility Most small routers have a fixed number of input and output ports. Often, they are not expandable, and if they are, a fixed block of inputs and outputs have to be added. This makes it very difficult to match the size of the router to the application at hand. The unique architecture of the Avenue router makes it possible for the user to custom tailor the input/output dimensions of the router to more closely match the requirements of a particular application. Symmetrical (square) as well as asymmetrical (rectangular) configurations are supported. Multiviewer Add Multiviewer functionality to your router with the 9480 sub module option. Sources are sized perfectly with Ensemble’s proprietary scaling algorithms, ensuring a beautiful picture, no matter what size you choose. You’ll see stunning detail in every position, even when the same source appears multiple times. Configuration is super simple with the click-to-fill function, snap-to grids and intuitive menus. Labels, borders, audio meters and tally are configured with a web browser on your computer or iPad. It’s easy to save and apply configurations to multiple cells. Clean Switch Option Add a 9435 or 9435-4CS sub module to the system for clean and quiet switching. The 9435 provides clean and quiet switching for up to two independent destinations while the 9435-4CS provides for four destinations. A single sub module may be added to the base 9430 8×2 router module. A second sub module may be added to expanded systems, providing clean and quiet switching for up to eight independent destinations. The Avenue router utilizes video frame synchronizers rather than line delays to ensure perfect alignment of mis-timed and completely non-synchronous SDI sources. In addition, the unit’s frame synchronizers continue to output black if the input signal goes away. This ensures continuity of the router’s video output signal, a significant benefit if the router is feeding an MPEG encoder. Glitch-free, quiet switching of embedded audio signals requires synchronization and alignment of audio sources at the input to the switcher. With the Avenue router’s clean and quiet option, digital audio is de-embedded, and if it is linear PCM, sample rate converted, switched, and re-embedded. Encoded audio streams such as Dolby™ E are de-embedded and re-embedded but not processed in any way. Internal Generators for Easy QC Bars/tone and black/silence are sources that are needed in many applications. Internal generation of these sources is another unique capability of the Avenue router. The bar generator includes a user programmable graphics overlay to allow the user to visually identify the source of the bars. This eliminates the need for additional external signal generation equipment, an important factor in many mobile and portable applications. Internal black and bars appear as sources without consuming a connector. Applications The Avenue router is ideally suited to a wide range of applications, including mobile and portable systems, QC stations, graphics and post-production islands, ingest, production switcher pre-select, master control bypass, driving on-set monitors, and general utility switching. The flexibility of the system makes it possible to tailor the input/output dimensions to a wide range of requirements. VITC captured from the reference input can drive time-scheduled switching. Order Info: 9430 8×2 3G / HD / SD / ASI Router 9435 Dual Clean Switch, 2 independent clean switches per 9435, for use with 9430 and 9440 in Expansion Position #1 9435-4CS Quad Clean Switch sub module Four independent clean switches per 9435 9440 Router Expansion Module, Adds 10 user configurable I/O ports, 1 or 2 9440s may be added to each 9430 9425 Avenue Layering Engine sub module 9480 Multiviewer sub module Configure as 8×2 or two 4×1s Two 9480s require 9430+9440; configurable as 16×4 Outputs 1080i 50/59.94 or 1080p 50/59.94 5830 Router Control Panel with LCD Preview Display
Avenue 9465 3G Sync Changeover Switch
The 9465 3G Sync Changeover module can be used with Avenue’s 9400 SPG module, 7400 SPG module, or with third party sync pulse generators. In the event of a failure of the primary sync source, the 9465 changes to the secondary source. There are three poles or sections on the 9465. One pole tests for 3 Gb/s or 1.5 Gb/s HD SDI, SD SDI, ASI and SMPTE 310M signals. The other two poles test for AES audio, composite video, Bi-Level Sync and Tri-Level Sync. A drop in signal amplitude below a predetermined auto threshold will trigger the switch. Multiple changeover switches can be ganged together through the control system. Depending on the application, two or more 9465s may be required to handle all signals that need to be protected.
BrightEye 43 3G/HD/SD/ASI Distribution Amplifier
BrightEye 43 is a reclocking distribution amplifier that can be used with standard definition video signals, 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s high definition signals, or ASI signals. The signal is equalized, reclocked and delivered to the outputs.
BrightEye 46 3G/HD/SD/ASI Electrical to Optical Converter
BrightEye 46 is an electrical to optical converter and distribution amplifier that can be used with standard definition video signals, 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s high definition signals, or ASI signals. The video input is reclocked and presented on four BNCs and is also converted to an optical signal and presented on an optical LC 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 with BrightEyes.
BrightEye 48 3G/HD/SD/ASI Optical to Electrical Converter
BrightEye 48 is an optical to electrical converter that can be used with standard definition video signals, 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s high definition signals, or ASI signals. The optical input is converted to electrical form and the resulting serial digital signal is reclocked and delivered to BNC outputs. Providing six electrical outputs, the BrightEye 48 also serves as a distribution amplifier. An input status indicator shows whether a proper optical signal is detected at the converter input.
BrightEye NXT 410-H Clean HDMI-HDCP-SDI Router w/ Up/Down/X Conversion
The BrightEye NXT 410-H Clean HDMI-HDCP-SDI Router with Up/Down/Cross Conversion provides clean and quiet switching of HDCP encrypted content to its HDMI output along side SDI and non-encrypted HDMI sources. The BrightEye NXT 410-H lets you dissolve or cut between HDMI sources such as cameras or disk players, traditional SDI sources and HDCP encrypted devices for output to an HDMI display or projector. The router’s built-in frame syncs ensure an instantaneous, clean switch or dissolve between every source without flashing or unexpected black displays, even with completely asynchronous sources. Non-HDCP encrypted HDMI and SDI sources can be routed to SDI destinations independently and simultaneously. HDCP encrypted sources cannot be routed to SDI destinations. Muting Disable available with signed waiver to support HDCP Encrypted Content. Use Encrypted and Non-Encrypted HDMI Along Side SDI Sources The ability to use HDMI sources and SDI sources along side one another is perfect for live applications in remote trucks and news vehicles. Devices such as set top boxes and Blu-ray players can be switched and mixed with SDI devices and HDMI cameras to the HDMI output seamlessly and instantaneously. Convert While You Route The BrightEye NXT410-H Compact Router with U/D/C and Clean and Quiet Switching allows format conversion to take place while routing signals to destinations. Now, various formats of high definition and standard definition content can be converted to a common format and routed seamlessly to destinations. Standard definition sources can be up converted to high definition as part of the routing process, as well as cross converting from one HD format to another. All you have to do is select a SMPTE standard to output to a particular destination, and all sources routed to that destination will be converted to the format. Control From Anywhere The unique web-browser user interface allows control and set-up from virtually anywhere via any web browser enabled device, while front panel controls allow complete configuration and control of the router without the use of a computer. In addition, they can be externally controlled through either TCP/IP or DB9 connector under automation control. Router Salvos for Multi-Destination Simultaneous Routing Use salvo memory registers to execute several routes simultaneously. Eight separate salvo registers can be created and then triggered with any web browser enabled device. Integrate HDMI and SDI I/O With both HDMI and SDI inputs and outputs, the NXT 410-H makes it easy to integrate and switch signals from all types of equipment, regardless of the video format. Cameras with HDMI outputs can be used directly alongside SDI sources, and seamlessly routed to either HDMI or SDI outputs. The SFP (small format plugable) cage can be populated with dual SFPs that have fiber optic or other connectors, allowing you to determine the best connector for your installation. Adding SFPs gives you true flexibility in combining electrical BNC, HDMI and fiber optic inputs and outputs. Control From Third Party Devices BrightEye NXTs can be controlled from third party devices using serial protocols via TCP/IP, RS-232 and SNMP. If RS-232 control is desired, please specify at time of purchase and your unit will come with the connector cable pre-installed. Field installation after the fact is not supported.
BrightEye NXT 430-X Compact Router w/ Up/Down/X Conversion
The new BrightEye NXT430-X Compact Router with U/D/C and Clean and Quiet Switching allows format conversion to take place while routing signals to destinations. Now, various formats of high definition and standard definition content can be converted to a common format and routed seamlessly to destinations. Standard definition sources can be up converted to high definition as part of the routing process, as well as cross converting from one HD format to another. All you have to do is select a SMPTE standard to output to a particular destination, and all sources routed to that destination will be converted to the format. Instantaneous Clean Switching and Mixing The new BrightEye NXT 430-X Compact Router with U/D/C and Clean and Quiet Switching cleanly and instantly switches or dissolves your sources. The output switches instantaneously, never a glitch or pop. Feed the NXT 430-X with cameras and other sources and take the output to air or production equipment. The built-in frame synchronizer provides two clean switched outputs. Great for fly packs, ENG trucks and aircraft, or anywhere you need a small router, this new BrightEye has incredible power in a small 1RU high by 1/3 RU wide footprint. The exclusive front panel LCD displays realtime full motion video of your router sources. Features You Can Use With format conversion, the NXT 430-X makes it easy to integrate and cleanly switch signals from all types of equipment, regardless of the video format. Direct Take allows instant switching or dissolving of sources – a necessary feature in a live environment. Router Salvos allow multiple destinations to be routed at the touch of a single button. Audio Breakaway lets you have a single audio source in the embedded output while live switching video sources – such as a reporter in a helicopter or news vehicle. Input by Input audio adjustment of all sixteen audio channels and audio channel reassignment provide unparalleled control of your program audio. The SFP (small format plugable) cages can be populated with dual SFPs that have fiber optic or other connectors, allowing you to determine the best connector for your installation. Adding SFPs gives you true flexibility in combining electrical BNC, HDMI and fiber optic inputs and outputs. Built-in test signal generators allows black and bars to be routed without burning valuable inputs. The built in Web Server allows full control of the routing and set up functions from virtually anywhere with any web browser enabled device such as iPads, iPhones, or Android devices. Full Motion LCD display shows video of your sources, audio meters, and the source currently routed to a destination. Route or switch with full confidence. Fully Genlockable and Timable. Control From Third Party Devices BrightEye NXTs can be controlled from third party devices using serial protocols via TCP/IP, RS-232 and SNMP. If RS-232 control is desired, please specify at time of purchase and your unit will come with the connector cable pre-installed. Field installation after the fact is not supported.

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