Sierra Video Systems, a leading provider of high-quality video and audio equipment for the broadcast, government, and professional video marketplaces, recently announced the release of the Ponderosa 6464HD3G. The Ponderosa 6464HD3G features multi-rate digital video boards that handle standard serial digital video signals including SMPTE 310M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 344M and DVB-ASI up to 540 Mbps along with HD serial digital video signals conforming to SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 424 3G. The Ponderosa control system also allows easy set up for 3.0Gbps two-channel operation (Dual Link).
Ponderosa is outfitted with a standard TCP/IP port for IP (Ethernet) control via Mac or PC and offers an RS-232/422 serial interface supported by all major third party control systems. Fibre optic I/O boards, A-to-D and D-to-A video cards, redundant processors and power supplies are optional. Ponderosa routing switchers are interoperable with any Sierra Video routing switcher, including analogue or digital audio, component video or our RS-422 machine control router.
FEATURES:
• HD-SDI/SDI multi-format flexibility
• 19Mbps – 3Gbps HD-SDI/SDI video
• Up to 64×64 in 4RU frame, up to 128×128 in 8RU frame
• Modular design: expandable by 8 input and/or 8 output increments
• Fibre optic I/O board set option – direct connection for single mode LC connectors
• D-to-A video card option for monitoring or distribution of composite video
• A-to-D video card option for conversion and routing of composite NTSC/PAL to 270Mbps SDI
• Intelligent reclocking options
• Hot-swappable video I/O boards, CPU boards, and power supplies
• Optional redundant power supplies and controllers
• Full range of Sierra control hardware and software components, including remote control panels, IP and serial control
• Supported by most major third party control systems
• GPI/GPO control/alarms
TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS:
Ponderosa is expandable by 8 input and/or 8 output increments up to 64×64 in a 4RU frame.
• 6464HD3G
• 6432HD3G
• 4832HD3G
• 4816HD3G
