Ultrix Acuity - The proven hyperconverged platform
Now Smaller is Bigger. Way Bigger.
Imagine racks and racks of video and audio routing, frame syncs, MultiViewers, and audio processing gear. Now imagine all that in one small package. Enter Ultrix Acuity; a single solution that pairs Acuity, our flagship production switcher, with Ultrix, our flexible hybrid routing platform.
Combining our award–winning Ultrixᵀᴹ routing system with our Acuity® Software Defined Production Engine blades yields a complete, future-proof control room solution that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Chassis |
FR5 |
FR12 |
---|---|---|
Number of Slots |
8 Standard slots |
16 |
Maximum SDPE Blades per Chassis |
4 |
Configuration dependent |
Maximum UHD Gearboxes per Slot |
3 in / 3 out |
3 in / 3 out |
Maximum Ultriscape MV Head Licenses per Slot |
3 SDI or 2 IP |
3 SDI or 2 IP |
Maximum 3Gb/s Input Frame Syncs per Chassis |
160 |
288 |
Maximum 12Gb/s Input Frame Syncs per Chassis |
27 |
48 |
Maximum 12Gb/s Clean/Quiet Outputs per Chassis |
160 |
288 |
Audio Matrix Size (with Optional MADI SFPs) |
3456 x 3456 |
6144 x 6144 |
Maxium Size of Ultrimix-MXR Audio Mixer |
128 x 64 |
128 x 64 |
Width |
17.5″ (445mm) |
17.5″ (445mm) |
Depth |
7.9″ (201mm) |
7.9″ (201mm) |
Height |
8.7″ (221mm) |
21″ (534mm) |
Frame Weight |
14 lbs (6.35Kg) |
76 lbs (34.47 Kg) |
I/O Card Weight |
3 ibs (1.36 kg) |
3 lbs (1.36 Kg) |
Acuity SDPE Blade |
|
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Supported Video Formats |
720p /50 /59.94 |
Number of ME per Blade |
1 |
Number of Keyers per ME |
6 |
UltraChrome Engines per ME |
2 (HD/3G/UHD) |
Split ME / MultiFeed |
4 Definable Program Outputs |
Number of 2D DVE per ME |
14, including 2 for DVE Transition (HD/3G) |
Number of 3D DVE per ME (Optional Software License) |
4 (HD/3G) |
Internal SSD Drive for Media Files, Show & Configuration Storage |
256GB |
Number of Media Stores |
4 Channels (with Alpha) |
Media Store RAM Capacity |
8GB |
Event Memory System & Custom Control Macros |
1,000 Memories & 2,304 Custom Controls per setup file |
Tally, GPIO |
24 Tally, 24 GPIO |
Primary & Redundant Power Supplies |
2 Ultripowers |
ULTRIX HDX-IO |
|
---|---|
Number of HD BNC Inputs |
16 |
Number of HD BNC Outputs |
16 |
Audio Channels per I/O |
16 |
SFP Aux Ports |
2* |
Control & Setup |
Provisioning & monitoring via DashBoard &/or our published JSON API |
*SFPs sold separately
#Please refer to the Ultrix specification page for more information.
ULTRIX IP-IO BLADE# |
|
---|---|
Standard Output |
(4) 25GE SFP28* |
Video Streams per Card |
3G/HD: 16+16 redundant, 16 non-redundant |
IP Transport Standard Support |
SMPTE ST 2110 suite, including: |
System Timing & Reference |
PTP Slave (SMPTE 2059, AES67 & IEEE-1588 default profiles) |
Control & Setup |
NMOS IS-04 & IS-05 for AIMS-compliant discovery, registration & connection control |
*SFPs sold separately
#Please refer to the Ultrix specification page for more information.
ULTRIX SFP-IO BLADE# |
|
---|---|
Number of SFP cages |
16 Bidirectional SFP Cages plus 2 Aux Ports* |
I/O Specification |
See SFP manufacturer spec sheet for I/O specification |
*SFPs sold separately
#Please refer to the Ultrix specification page for more information.
Size Matters
Integrating the expansive routing and audio processing capabilities of Ultrix along with the effects repertoire of Acuity into a single chassis makes Ultrix Acuity ideal for OB vans and other mobile applications. Add on redundant power and the result is a complete system that can outperform packages requiring multiple racks and complex cabling.
Mix and Match Fearlessly
The flexible architecture of Ultrix Acuity eliminates format and connectivity challenges, enabling you to transition from HD to UHD with a simple software license. You can mix SDI and IP sources in the same frame transparently to reduce complexity and cost. As needs and demands change, Ultrix Acuity easily keeps pace.
Future-Proof
Ross developed the concept of the Software-Defined Production Engine (SDPE) — providing base hardware that can grow with simple, cost-effective software licenses. By designing and engineering Ultrix Acuity using our SDPE platform, we ensure new functionality and enhanced features can be easily added, reducing the uncertainty of meeting future creative or technical requirements.
ROI↑ TCO↓
Fusing Ultrix and Acuity into a single compact package significantly decreases cooling, maintenance, and support costs, which vastly simplifies system design equipment installation, and maintenance. Combining the routing platform with the production switcher shrinks the number of inter-rack failure points and reduces maintenance requirements.
Radically Familiar
As game-changing as Ultrix Acuity is, operators might not notice. The system uses the same control surfaces they have become accustomed to, lowering the cost of training, and reducing the ramp-up time associated with new hardware. In fact, only those responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Ultrix Acuity will truly appreciate how revolutionary the product really is.
Peace of Mind Included
Ultrix Acuity’s robust hardware is designed and engineered for mission-critical applications. But when assistance is needed, you can call on our industry-leading technical support team 24/7, 365 days a year. We offer a range of options, so you tailor your support plan to the specific needs of your facility.
Ultrix Acuity
Now available in Ultrix FR5 or Ultrix FR12
The compact Ultrix FR5 frame can provide up to four Acuity ME banks, but if a larger switcher or greater I/O density is required, the larger FR12 frame is now available.
Introduction
Ultrix Acuity takes routing, audio mixing, MultiViewers, trays of frame syncs and audio embedders – all solutions that have traditionally filled multiple equipment racks – and compresses them all down to a single chassis.
Introduction
Ultrix Acuity takes routing, audio mixing, MultiViewers, trays of frame syncs and audio embedders – all solutions that have traditionally filled multiple equipment racks – and compresses them all down to a single chassis.
Features
Ultrix Acuity provides an extensive array of control options, includingTouchDrive and Acuity Control Panels, Ultritouch 2RU and 4RU monitoring stations, and RCP router control panels. The system will fit seamlessly into an OverDrive production automation system with or without control surfaces.