Solid state, multi-output seamless switcher and video wall processor.

Cutting edge, solid state, multi-output 4K seamless switcher and videowall processor based on the powerful LiveCore™ platform. Featuring heavy-duty design, versatile connectivity, state-of-the-art real-time processing, advanced video effects and user-friendly web-based user interface, the Ascender 32 - 4K - PL is a perfect fit for live events and system integration requiring the highest reliability and performance.

Based on LiveCoreTM platform

Ruggedized and heavy-duty design

Versatile connectivity (12 active inputs, 42 total input plugs)

Input formats up to Dual Link 60hz 4:4:4 or 4k30hz 4:4:4 - supports Quad HD sources

Output formats up to 4K30Hz 4:4:4, 4K60Hz 4:2:0 and Quad HD 60Hz 4:4:4

Seamless crossfade on all layers, on all 12 sources

Perspective layers allow for 3D layer manipulation/rotation

Rotation capability on all outputs Independent output rate

Flying layer movement with programmable paths

Multiple layer transition options Independent preview/mosaic/monitoring output

Customization of monitoring layouts (8 presets)

Intuitive drag and drop

Web based GUI, cross platform compatible

Live video thumbnails shown on GUI

Collaborative architecture (up to 5 simultaneous operators)

Single screen memories and master memories to easily recall looks on all your screens

Creative display configurations (mixer, hard-edge, soft-edge)

Custom output formats for non-standard display applications (10 memories)

Custom Canvas mode allows you to place outputs anyway on your “video canvas” for special LED wall applications

Area of Interest option to customize active areas of outputs

Confidence monitor available for unused outputs

Native background using still images or live sources

Still images support alpha-channels for transparent background

Cut and Fill (using two sources or a source and a still image)

Quiet: 49dB average noise at 1 meter when ambient temp is less than 32°C/90°F

Additive modularity (Increase the outputs and/or inputs by adding an additional Ascender or LOE)

Associative modularity (create a large system of LiveCore™ units all controlled from a Vertige™ or from RCU)

Sequencer for creating programmable timelines

Remote services and maintenance

HDCP compliant
Specifications subject to change without prior notice

INPUTS

12 active inputs, 42 total input plugs

6x HDMI (3x HDMI up to 4k30hz included)

3x DisplayPort (up to 4k30hz)

9x DVI-I (3x DVI Dual-Link up to 2560x1600 included)

12x 3G/HD/SD-SDI 12x Universal Analog (6x HD15 & 6x DVI-A)

OUTPUTS

4 outputs with 5 plugs per output

8x Universal Analog (4x HD15 & 4x DVI-A)

4x 3G/HD/SD-SDI

2x DVI-I Dual-Link up to 2560x1600 (output #1 and #3)

2x DVI/HDMI 4K up to 4k30hz 4:4:4 or up to 4k60hz 4:2:0 (output #2 and #4)

4x SFP (Optical for SDI Fiber transmission)

MONITORING OUTPUT

2x Universal Analog (HD15 & DVI-A)

1x DVI-I

2x 3G/HD/SD-SDI

1x RGBs/RGsB/RGB/YPrBr/YC/comp analog output Customizable labels - Up to 12 widgets

LAYERS

4 True-Seamless scaled layers or 2 True-Seamless Perspective Layers per output

1 native background layer per output

Advance layer management

TRANSITIONS & EFFECTS

True A/B Mix

Borders: Edge, Smooth, Smooth Edge, Shadow…

Transitions: Cut, Fade, Slide, Wipe, Circle, Stretch, Depth, Flying window

Layer effects: Background Cut, Transparency, Luma/Chroma Key, DSK, H&V Flip, Cut and Fill

Colors effects: B&W, Negative, Sepia and Solarize

FRAMES & LOGOS

Up to 100 frame/logo memories – Fully resizable Download/upload via Web RCS

Capture from live inputs

CONTROL

Web RCS: On-board intuitive web based user interface
VertigeTM: Premium remote controller RCU: Rack mountable master control unit
Shot Box2/Control Box2: Cost effective control solutions

TCP protocol and AMX/Crestron drivers

AW VideoCompositor: Drag & drop Crestron® GUI

OTHER FEATURES Tally/GPI-O Independent Frame Lock input and output loop
EXPANDABILITY 2 chassis can be linked via proprietary link cables to expand input/output capabilities
Several chassis can be controlled from a VertigeTM