The World’s Most Popular Mid-Sized Production Switcher
Carbonite Ultra packs big switcher power and performance into a compact, 1RU footprint.
This budget-friendly powerhouse, which is equally at-home in HD or UHD productions, underscores why Carbonite production switchers are synonymous with performance, reliability, and value.
Tradition of Excellence
Built on the foundation of Carbonite, the world’s most popular mid-sized production switcher, Carbonite Ultra represents almost a half-century of experience developing professional quality, cutting-edge live production products and is backed by one of the highest-rated customer support teams in the industry.
More than a Switcher
Carbonite Ultra goes beyond transitions and layering effects with frame syncs, format converters, multiviewers, chroma keyers, an audio mixer/processor and more…all in a single 1RU frame.
Format Flexible
Carbonite Ultra supports most common video formats and frame rates from SD all the way to UHD making this platform exceptionally versatile for facilities facing mixed signal formats. And since its onboard I/O processing resources can be expanded with easy-to-install licenses, Carbonite Ultra is an ideal choice for growing facilities.
Future Secure
Continually benefit from a software-defined hardware platform that is built to last you a lifetime. Carbonite Ultra customers will receive new features via free-of-charge software updates and exciting new software-licensed functions that go beyond just a production switcher.
Ultra-Compact
Were it not for its user-configurable front panel lighting, Carbonite Ultra’s compact 1RU frame might get lost in a crowded equipment rack. In fact, its almost hard to believe that so many robust features and I/O matrix could even fit in such a space-saving, energy-conscious footprint.
Affordably Attractive
Carbonite Ultra’s entry-level price point, including high-end features normally found on much more expensive products, is the lowest of any Ross mid-size production switcher ever. That puts serious production horsepower within reach of even budget-conscious facilities that still demand cutting edge technology to produce audience-grabbing results.
Features
Carbonite Ultra Frame
CARBONITE ULTRA STANDARD FEATURES |
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SD/HD |
UHD |
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SDI Inputs (HD-BNC) |
24 |
18 12G Single Link or 16 Single link +2 Single Link or Quad Link |
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(HD-BNC – Standard BNC Adaptors sold separately) |
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NOTE: Internal sources, including MediaStores, ME, MiniME or Aux Bus re-entries, etc. do not reduce the external SDI input matrix. |
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SDI Outputs (HD-BNC) |
12 |
11 |
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(HD-BNC – Standard BNC Adaptors sold separately) |
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Full MEs (Mix/Effects Banks) |
Up to 3 |
Up to 2 |
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MiniMEs |
4 |
2 |
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MultiViewers with Tally & Source Names |
Up to 4 |
Up to 2 |
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Pattern Generators |
2 per Full ME |
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Internal Format Converters/Frame Synchronizers |
8 |
2 |
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Internal Proc Amp/Color Correctors |
8 |
2 |
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2D DVEs |
8 |
4 |
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Keyers per Full ME |
5 |
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Keyers per MiniME |
2 |
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UltraChromeTM Chroma-Keyers |
4 |
2 |
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MediaStores |
4 |
2 |
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Supported Media File Types |
.bmp (no alpha) |
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USB Media Player |
Allows for playout of ITU-T H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) codec 1280×720 video clips (SD/HD video modes only) |
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Animated MediaWipes |
Available on all Full MEs |
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Effects Memories with Memory AITM |
100 per ME and MiniME |
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Custom Control Macros |
256 |
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Tallies |
24 |
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GPI/O |
24 |
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AES Audio Outputs |
2 |
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Direct Transfer of XPression Stills to MediaStores via Ethernet |
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LiveEDL (generates a standard Edit Decision List for use in post-production) |
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LIVE CG XPression graphic creation software included |
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SUPPORTED VIDEO STANDARDS |
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Standard Definition |
480i |
59.94 (4:3 or 16:9) |
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High Definition (1.5 Gb/s) |
1080pSF |
23.98/24/25/29.97/30 |
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High Definition (3 Gb/s) |
1080p |
23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 |
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UHD (12Gb/s) |
2160p |
23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 |
ANALOG REFERENCE INPUT |
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1 (HD/BNC) |
(Tri-Level HD or Analog SD Black Burst) |
Independent Reference Output (HD/BNC) |
ANALOG LTC INPUT |
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1 |
(Used with LiveEDL or MultiViewer Clock features) |
DATA/CONTROL |
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Ethernet |
1 |
RS-422 Editor Port |
1 |
CONTROL INTERFACES |
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TouchDriveTM Control Panels |
DashBoard |
ViewControlTM – Visual Production Control |
External RCP Aux Bus Control Panels |
SUPPORTED CONTROL PROTOCOLS |
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RossTalkTM |
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AMP |
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Yamaha 01V96 & DM1000 |
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TSL UMD 3.1 |
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Ross CamBot |
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VISCA |
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Canon BU Series |
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PHYSICAL |
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Dimensions |
In. |
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Width (Front) |
18.98 |
482.1 |
Width (Rear) |
17.50 |
444.5 |
Height |
1.63 |
41.4 |
Depth |
10.00 |
254.0 |
Weight |
Lbs. |
Kgs. |
Carbonite Ultra 1RU Chassis |
13 |
5.90 |
Power |
Input Voltage |
Power Consumption |
Input Voltage |
100~240V AC, 47-63Hz |
114W – 7.6A – 15V |
SYSTEM OPTIONS* |
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SD/HD |
UHD |
Carbonite Ultra Standard Power Supply (Brick) |
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ULTRIPOWER Rack-mount PSU |
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Enable ME 2 and UHD ME 1 |
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Enable ME 3 and UHD ME 2 |
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Enable MultiViewers 2 & 4 (SD/HD) |
Enable MultiViewer 2 |
Enable Frame Sync/Format Converters, Proc Amps & Color Correctors on all inputs & outputs |
Enable 7 assignable Frame Sync/Format Converters, 4 assignable output Format Converters & 7 assignable Proc Amp/Color Correctors |
HDBNC to BNC adapter cable kit (8 cables) |
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RAVE AUDIO |
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Enables comprehensive audio mixing and processing capabilities, including: |
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16 audio channels per SDI input |
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16 audio channels per SDI output |
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Up to 24 analog audio inputs* |
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Up to 15 analog audio outputs* |
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Up to 3 AES Stereo audio inputs* |
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Up to 3 AES Stereo audio outputs* |
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Sample Rate Converters (16-Channel SDI & Stereo AES inputs) |
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*Requires external Audio Breakout Modules, support up to 3G SDI |
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AUDIO MIXER STANDARD FEATURES |
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48 Stereo Faders |
Assignable to any SDI, AES or Analog source |
Fader Volume |
-∞db to + 20db |
Pre/Post-Fade Audio Meters |
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Pre/Post-Fade Peak Indicators |
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Per-Channel EQ & Clip Indicators |
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Per Channel Mute, Solo, & Pre-Fade Listen (PFL) |
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Per Channel Mute, Solo, & PFL Clear |
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Per Fader Audio EQ Control |
4-band (high-shelf, dual midrange, low-shelf) |
Per Fader Compression/Limiting |
Variable Attack & Release parameters |
Per Fader Audio Follow Video mode |
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Aux Mixers |
12 – assignable pre- or post-fader |
Balance Control on Stereo Inputs |
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Pan Control on Mono Inputs |
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Mono Mode |
Duplication of Mono channel (L or R) to create L-L / R-R channel pair |
SYSTEM OPTIONS* |
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RAVE EXTERNAL 1RU AUDIO BREAKOUT MODULE (ABM) |
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Analog Inputs |
8 |
Analog Outputs |
5 |
AES Digital Audio Inputs |
1 |
AES Digital Audio Outputs |
1 |
Adjustable Pre-Amps Gain on Analog Inputs |
0-60dB |
48V Phantom Power on Analog Inputs |
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Digital Pads on Analog Inputs |
-20dB |
Number of GPI/O |
24 |
Number of Tallies |
16 |
NOTE: All Ultra systems support up to three (3) 1RU Audio Breakout Modules which increases the total analog input matrix to twenty-four (24) and analog output matrix to fifteen (15). |
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The 1RU Audio Breakout Modules support up to 3G SDI, and are not compatible with Carbonite Ultra in UHD |
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All Carbonite Ultra systems carry a one-year, full transferable hardware and software warranty. Extended hardware warranties are available on an annual basis. Software maintenance and upgrades are included for the life of the product. |
*Please contact your Ross Sales Representative for details and pricing for all system options.