ROSS Acuity Production Switcher
Flagship Production Switcher
Be the Conductor of Your Media Symphony
If you’re at the top of a major broadcast/live event operation, chances are you’re looking for industry-leading, future-proof capabilities backed by rock-solid service and support. If you could see behind the walls of the world’s largest most consummate broadcasters, you would see one Ross Acuity switcher after another.
At the heart of everything we do at Ross is our switcher technology – and Acuity is our top-of-the-line switcher designed to handle the world’s most challenging live events. Built to easily adapt to evolving technology, Acuity is built with the biggest creative feature set for the biggest productions.
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Description
Meet the Demands
Acuity is the most powerful production switcher ever designed by Ross Video. It provides extensive compositing and transition capabilities and customizable features that can address the needs of even the most complex productions.
Engage with your Audience
Acuity’s amazing effects repertoire, including 2D and available 3D DVEs with Warp and Curvilinear effects, on-board MediaStores for still and animated files, and Aux Mixing and Keying allow operators to create eyeball-engaging effects that help advance any storyline.
Multifeed Magic
Complicated productions often come with complex signal routing requirements for secondary feeds, on-set monitor displays, clean feed outputs, and more. Acuity’s extensive multifeed capabilities can meet those challenges while reducing dependency on external routing systems.
Right-Sized
Acuity is available in two different frame sizes with expandable ME and MultiViewer capabilities. And either frame can be paired with one of six available Control Panels, each with expanded “Double-Down” versions.
Future-Ready
Available 12G Multiprocessing Input boards with integrated Frame Syncs, Format Converters, SDR-HDR Converters, and Proc Amp/Color Correctors provide an all-encompassing upgrade path to UHD operations.
Control, Control, Control
Acuity features the widest range of device control protocols of any Ross production switcher. From audio mixers to tally systems, chances are that if a device can be controlled, Acuity can do it.
Upgrade Your Acuity Today
Download the latest release of Acuity software at no cost to take advantage of the most up-to-date feature additions.
Acuity Overview Video
The Acuity Production Switcher combines limitless production power with aesthetic beauty and unprecedented connectivity.
Features
Powerful Production Engines
Acuity is available in 4RU and 8RU sizes, each with different I/O, ME and MultiViewer counts, providing even mid-size facilities the opportunity to leverage the enormous processing and signal management power of Acuity. Both frames support virtually every major video format from SD to UHD.
Output Transitions
Using Acuity’s independent Aux mixing and keying features, on-set monitor feeds or simple branded secondary outputs can be easily created without tying up valuable ME resources.
Integrated MultiViewers
A wide range of available on-board monitoring solutions keep Control Room staff updated while reducing system complexity by eliminating the need for external routing or signal distribution systems.
Split MEs & Configurable Outputs
Acuity’s powerful MultiFeed feature expands the capability of each ME. Any ME can be split into two separate transition and layering systems with user-configured key layers. Additionally, outputs from the split MEs can be managed separately and independently.
Dual Menu Display & On-Panel Module
Acuity’s included industrial-grade touchscreen displays the unique dual menu system which allows for separate menu sections to be displayed independently on the upper and lower portion of the screen. Additionally, the available on-panel menu module puts those menus at the operators fingertips for even more control.
DVE Resources
In HD, each ME provides sixteen 2D keyer resize engines while the available ME 3D DVE provides advanced perspective, Warp, and Curvilinear effects. The available MultiViewer 3D DVE “floats” and can be assigned anywhere in the system.
Control Panels
| Key Features | |
|---|---|
| Multi-Panel Operation | (1 Master, 8 Satellites) |
| Fully Modular Control Panels | |
| Number of Panels Available | 6 |
| DualDisplay Menu System | |
| On Panel Menu Control Module | |
| 16:9 Touch Screen Menu Display | |
| Themeable Panel Glow RGB Buttons | |
| Full RGB Color Mnemonic Displays | |
| Maximum Assignable Tallies | 144 |
| Automation Control via OverDrive | |
| N+1 Redundant Power Supplies | (optional) |
Frames (Live Production Engines)
| Key Features | |
|---|---|
| Signal Processing Format: 59.94 Hz Frame Rate | 480i, 480i 16:9, 720p, 1080i, 1080P (3G Level A), 2160P (quad link UHD-1) |
| Signal Processing Format: 50 Hz Frame Rate | 576i, 576i 16:9, 720p, 1080i, 1080P (3G Level A), 2160P (quad link UHD-1) |
| Signal Processing Format: 24 Hz Frame Rate | 1080P, 1080PsF |
| Signal Processing Format: 23.98 Hz Frame Rate | 1080PsF |
| Signal Processing Format: 29.97 Hz Frame Rate | 1080P |
| Maximum Number of Multi-Definition Inputs | 60 (4RU Frame), 120 (8RU Frame) |
| Maximum Number of Multi-Definition Outputs | 40 (4RU Frame), 60 (8RU Frame) |
| Maximum Number of MEs | 6.5 (4RU Frame), 8 (8RU Frame, .5 ME not supported with 8 Full MEs) |
| Keyers per ME | 8 (selectable 2 or 4 on .5 ME) |
| UltraChrome Keyers per ME | 2 |
| Maximum Number of AuxKeys | 10 (4RU Frame), 15 (8RU Frame) |
| Total Keyers in Fully Populated System, inc. AuxKeys | 64 (4RU Frame), 87 (8RU Frame) |
| MultiFeed with 6 Program Outputs for Each ME | |
| Number of Standard 2D DVE/Resizers | 16 per ME with DVE combiner (2 DVEs per key channel) |
| Number of Optional 3D DVEs | 4 per ME, (2 channels with key and fill) |
| Warps and Curvilinear Effects | Standard with 3D DVE option |
| Key Trails and Advanced Recursive Effects | |
| Internal MultiViewers | 20 Windows / Dual Head (installed in unused ME slots) |
| Source MultiViewers | 20 Window MultiViewer per MultiProcessing input Card (optional) |
| Input Frame Syncs and Conversion | Via Optional MultiProcessing input cards |
| Internal SSD Drive for Media Files, Show and Configuration Storage | 240 GB |
| Number of Media Stores | 4 per ME plus 4 channel Global Store |
| Media Store RAM Capacity | 8 GB for each ME MediaStore and a 4 GB Global Store |
| Event Memory System and Custom Control Macros | 1,000 Memories and 2,304 Custom Controls per setup file |
| SmartConversion – On-The-Fly Format Conversion | Standard software feature, optional openGear conversion frame |
| Internal Proc Amps and Color Correction | |
| Preview Overlay | |
| Tally, GPIO and Contact Closures | 36 Tally, 24 GPIO & 24 Programmable Contact Closures |
| N+1 Redundant Power Supplies | (optional) |
Input/Output Cards – 12G MultiProcessing Cards
| 12G Multiprocessing Cards | Each Card Includes: |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 20 SDI Inputs: 5 12G SDI inputs or 20 3G SDI inputs |
| Frame Synchronizers with Format Conversion | 8 freely assignable FSFCs per card |
| YUV Proc Amp per Input | |
| RGB Color Corrector per Input | |
| 1080P Level B to Level A Conversion per Input | |
| Input Card MultiViewer | Able to display all 20 inputs as a single source, be included as a source insider of another MultiViewer. |
| UHD Quad Square Division to 2SI Converter | 2 converters (eliminates the Input Module MultiViewer) |
Input/Output Cards – IP Cards
| IP Input Card | Each Card Includes: |
|---|---|
| 10G SFP Ethernet Modules | 12 (6 Primary, 6 Redundant) |
| SDI Inputs | 21 |
| IP Output Card | Each Card Includes: |
|---|---|
| 10G SFP Ethernet Modules | 12 (6 Primary, 6 Redundant) |
| SDI Inputs | 20 |
Quick Comparison
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| Description | Flagship Production Switcher Be the Conductor of Your Media Symphony
If you’re at the top of a major broadcast/live event operation, chances are you’re looking for industry-leading, future-proof capabilities backed by rock-solid service and support. If you could see behind the walls of the world’s largest most consummate broadcasters, you would see one Ross Acuity switcher after another.
At the heart of everything we do at Ross is our switcher technology – and Acuity is our top-of-the-line switcher designed to handle the world’s most challenging live events. Built to easily adapt to evolving technology, Acuity is built with the biggest creative feature set for the biggest productions.
| Compact live production switcher with built in broadcast control panel, 8 x 3G-SDI inputs, streaming, recording, multiview, DVE, keyers, USB webcam, media players, talkback and optional cloud storage. | Massive 4 M/E Ultra HD live production switcher with 40 standards converted 12G-SDI inputs, 24 12G-SDI aux outputs, 16 ATEM Advanced Keyers, 4 multiviews and 2 SuperSource for a total of 12 DVEs. | |||
| Content | Meet the Demands
Acuity is the most powerful production switcher ever designed by Ross Video. It provides extensive compositing and transition capabilities and customizable features that can address the needs of even the most complex productions.
Engage with your Audience
Acuity’s amazing effects repertoire, including 2D and available 3D DVEs with Warp and Curvilinear effects, on-board MediaStores for still and animated files, and Aux Mixing and Keying allow operators to create eyeball-engaging effects that help advance any storyline.
Multifeed Magic
Complicated productions often come with complex signal routing requirements for secondary feeds, on-set monitor displays, clean feed outputs, and more. Acuity’s extensive multifeed capabilities can meet those challenges while reducing dependency on external routing systems.
Right-Sized
Acuity is available in two different frame sizes with expandable ME and MultiViewer capabilities. And either frame can be paired with one of six available Control Panels, each with expanded “Double-Down” versions.
Future-Ready
Available 12G Multiprocessing Input boards with integrated Frame Syncs, Format Converters, SDR-HDR Converters, and Proc Amp/Color Correctors provide an all-encompassing upgrade path to UHD operations.
Control, Control, Control
Acuity features the widest range of device control protocols of any Ross production switcher. From audio mixers to tally systems, chances are that if a device can be controlled, Acuity can do it.
Upgrade Your Acuity TodayDownload the latest release of Acuity software at no cost to take advantage of the most up-to-date feature additions.Acuity Overview VideoThe Acuity Production Switcher combines limitless production power with aesthetic beauty and unprecedented connectivity. FeaturesPowerful Production EnginesAcuity is available in 4RU and 8RU sizes, each with different I/O, ME and MultiViewer counts, providing even mid-size facilities the opportunity to leverage the enormous processing and signal management power of Acuity. Both frames support virtually every major video format from SD to UHD.Output TransitionsUsing Acuity’s independent Aux mixing and keying features, on-set monitor feeds or simple branded secondary outputs can be easily created without tying up valuable ME resources.Integrated MultiViewersA wide range of available on-board monitoring solutions keep Control Room staff updated while reducing system complexity by eliminating the need for external routing or signal distribution systems.Split MEs & Configurable OutputsAcuity’s powerful MultiFeed feature expands the capability of each ME. Any ME can be split into two separate transition and layering systems with user-configured key layers. Additionally, outputs from the split MEs can be managed separately and independently.Dual Menu Display & On-Panel ModuleAcuity’s included industrial-grade touchscreen displays the unique dual menu system which allows for separate menu sections to be displayed independently on the upper and lower portion of the screen. Additionally, the available on-panel menu module puts those menus at the operators fingertips for even more control.DVE ResourcesIn HD, each ME provides sixteen 2D keyer resize engines while the available ME 3D DVE provides advanced perspective, Warp, and Curvilinear effects. The available MultiViewer 3D DVE “floats” and can be assigned anywhere in the system. | ATEM Mini Extreme is an advanced switcher for true professionals! You get all the ATEM Mini Pro features plus 8 HDMI inputs, 2 separate HDMI outputs, 2 USB ports and a headphone connection. There are also 4 chroma keyers, 6 picture in picture DVEs, 2 media players, and a multiview with up to 16 views! | ATEM Television Studio HD8 is a compact live production switcher with built in broadcast control panel. Get a fully featured broadcast quality live production studio with 8 standards converted 3G-SDI inputs, built in streaming, master recorder, multiview, USB webcam support, DVE, 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, media players, talkback, 4 way Ethernet switch and optional internal cloud media storage. | The 2 M/E model features 2 M/E rows with 40 input buttons and 4 independent system control LCDs for each row. Plus each row can control up to 4 M/Es in larger switchers. Both rows and all input buttons include LCDs for custom labeling. Each row also includes an independent select bus! | Ultra HD live production switcher with so many features, you can combine them all to make an incredibly powerful 8K switcher! This massive 4 M/E switcher features 40 12G-SDI inputs, 24 12G-SDI aux outputs, 4 DVEs, 16 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, 4 media players, 4 independent Ultra HD multi viewers, 2 SuperSource processors and even standards conversion on all inputs! When switched to work in 8K, all of these features are be combined to make a powerful native 8K switcher! You even get built in talkback and a professional 156 channel Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics! | Add tally to your ATEM switcher with Blackmagic Design's GPI and Tally Interface! With 8 contact closure tally outputs, you can send a tally signal to your cameras, replay machines and monitors so everyone knows which camera is 'on-air'! If you need more tally outputs, simply connect multiple GPI and Tally Interfaces together because it connects via Ethernet to your ATEM production switcher. |
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