Broadcast Pix unveils Slate Portable for live video production on location
Jan 29, 2010 1:49 PM
Designed for quick setup on a table or other work surface, Slate Portable includes an HD/SD production switcher, multiview monitoring, clip stores, graphics system with Harris Inscriber CG, Fluent workflow software, and format and aspect conversion for 1080i, 720p, SD and analog.
Broadcast Pix unveiled Slate Portable, a new system for live video production on location. Designed for quick setup on a table or other work surface, Slate Portable provides all the power of a Slate video production system in a compact, cost-effective, all-in-one unit, including: HD/SD production switcher, multiview monitoring, clip stores, graphics system with Harris Inscriber CG, Fluent workflow software, and format and aspect conversion for 1080i, 720p, SD and analog.
Slate Portable has a carrying handle on top, and comes in a padded carrying case with wheels for easy transport. It features rugged aluminum construction, measures just 17in x14in x 12in, and weighs 45 pounds.
Slate Portable supports eight external inputs in HD or SD-SDI or analog, or a hybrid configuration, plus 14 internal video and key inputs for clips and graphics. The switcher has three standard and three optional keyers, each with a DVE for picture-in-picture and other effects. Five graphics stores can hold thousands of graphics, which can be created on the built-in Harris Inscriber CG, while the dual-channel clip store can hold up to 200 hours of QuickTime, H.264, and ProRes HD and SD clips with audio.
Fluent Watch-Folders enable clips and graphics to be easily imported from all popular editing and graphics systems. Fluent Macros combine switcher moves and specific files for powerful effects, and Fluent Multi-View also shows keys, clips and graphics.
A single operator can create live video, or Slate Portable can be expanded for team use. It can be operated from the touch-pad by clicking on either its multiview or SoftPanel. Its built-in monitor can be upgraded to a touch-screen to further simplify operation, and a second monitor can be attached for a larger multiview or separate graphics operator. A variety of control panels can be attached, from the cost-effective Slate 100 control panel to larger 1 M/E and 2 M/E panels. Other Slate options may be added as well, including DVI I/O; control of Sony, Panasonic or Hitachi cameras; and control of audio mixers. A hard case is available as an option.
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