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Granite 1000

Integrated Video Production SystemGranite 1000 HD Live Production System

PixButton Power

The Granite 1000 includes a spacious control panel that features our patented PixButtons – for switching video and file-based sources with maximum confidence.

Each PixButton has a built-in display which shows the device icon and the file-name of a clip or graphic. They dynamically change during production, so you always know what is on every source and key layer. A bank of PixButtons on the panel’s versatile PixPad makes it even easier to select content libraries, camera presets, and more.

PixButtons

Like all Granite models, the Granite 1000 is a completely integrated production system with Integrated Control™. For a full description of the Granite 1000’s capabilities see the Benefits Tab below.
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1. Integrated Production System

Granite starts with a great switcher, and then seamlessly adds the other parts of a control room:

Integrated Production System - Granite

  • Switcher: The HD/SD switcher has 8 SDI inputs, and 6 SDI outputs, plus two DVI outputs. Each input can be 1080i, 720p or SD, and frame synchronizers are built-in. With 3 key layers (6 optional) and DVEs, go ahead and pile on layers of Picture-in-Picture boxes, graphics, and animations.
  • Clip Store: The integrated Clip Store offers up to 30 hours of H.264 or ProRes clips, with audio. Clips auto-start on transition, and can auto-advance to the next clip. Plus, there are 1 or 2 channels of animations for transitions, backgrounds and moving titles.
  • Graphics: Every production needs titles. A broadcast-quality Harris Inscriber GS CG is included (Chyron Lyric PRO CG optional). Fill four channels of graphic stores from your CG, or import graphics from anywhere.
  • Device Control: Whether you want to drive robotic cameras, a multi-format stream, an external video recorder or server, or even an audio mixer, use your control surface to reach out and touch something.
  • Low Constant Delay: Always maintain lip-sync, even projecting to live events.


2. Integrated Control™

Capture the spontaneity that is live production, with the most flexible and powerful control center:

Granite 1000 Benefits

  • 1000 Panel switcher controls: The professional switcher layout accesses up to 9 sources directly and 18 with shift. There are controls for 3 key layers or optionally 6.
  • 1000 Panel device controls: The patented bank of device controls enable you to intimately control the built-in clip store, animation store, and multiple graphics stores. The PixPad lets you access any clip or graphic, and there’s a 3D joystick, knobs and motion buttons. This same control bank also lets you control external devices as well, such as robotic cameras, recorders or streamers.
  • PixButtons: Broadcast Pix patented PixButtons show the device and file-name of each source and key layer, and on the PixPad. PixButtons on the PixPad also show clip controls, camera presets, key layer settings, transition effects, and more, without ever taking your eyes off the panel. Switch with greater confidence.
  • Fluent-View™: Enjoy the most powerful heads-up display in the industry - called Fluent-View, as it’s fluent in both video and file-based content. See all video sources in crisp, full motion. See four outputs: Program, Preview, PowerAux and Clean Feed. See file-based sources and their content libraries. See each of your key layers in a window. Add clocks, counters and timers. 
  • Customizable Fluent-View: unlike ordinary multi-views, Granite’s Fluent-View is fully customizable across two monitors. Choose what windows you want, the size you want, where you want them. Even replicate a window, like program output, on both monitors. 
  • Fluent Macros: add one-button magic to your production with the only memory system that combines switcher moves with recalls of specific clips and graphics. Add cameras moves as well. Triple box interviews. Graphic transitions. Fluent Macros can make a novice look like a pro. 
  • Fluent Watch-folders: Instantly access new clips and graphics during a show. Whether you’re editing last-minute clips or creating quick graphics, simply drag them into a Fluent Watch Folder, and you’ll be notified of each addition right on the Fluent-View status bar. 
  • Fluent Rapid CG (optional): automate your CG by linking it to a database, RSS feeds and action buttons. 
  • Dual Control: Use PowerAux to control a second composition on a secondary output to the Internet or to a second screen. 
  • Extendable Control: While one operator can create compelling video, you can add seats for a special show adding a graphics operator, or additional operators on SoftPanels running on an iPad, iPhone, Android or laptop. 
  • Non-Stop On-Air Control: Broadcast Pix systems are known for stability and non-stop on air production. If the panel should ever stop, you can still control everything on the Fluent-view or a SoftPanel.

3. Lowest Cost of Ownership

Exceptional integration and control leads to surprisingly low cost of ownership.
  • Broadcast Pix Systems are a fraction of the cost of buying a separate switcher, Clip Store and Graphics System
  • Exceptional control means that fewer operators are needed to create compelling video 
  • You can save over $100,000 per year over a conventional control room from savings in equipment, space, power and staffing 
  • A modular family of products means it is easier to grow and economically upgrade to larger Broadcast Pix systems.


If you’re ready to create more compelling live video with less gear, less money and with less staff, your nearest Broadcast Pix dealer can show you the powerful Granite 1000 system. Join the growing number of professionals world-wide who rely on Broadcast Pix Granite to create compelling live video. 
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