Granite 6000
Video Control Center™
Maximum Power
Broadcast Pix Granite 6000 is the largest member of our family of Video Control Centers.
It features a wide full-function 2 M/E switcher panel with 24 source buttons across, to quickly harness the maximum power of a 2M/E Granite System. Broadcast Pix provides the only 2 M/E (Mix/Effect) systems that access both video and file-based content.
2 M/E’s allows you to set up powerful looks on an M/E wholly separate from the one on which you do your main switching. You also have the power to drive a dual-screen production with full control of each, and add even more screens with auxiliary outputs. Or, produce two shows tailored to different audiences, such as one for broadcast and the other for the Internet. Broadcast Pix brings dual M/E power at a surprising price.
Like all Granite models, the Granite 6000 is a Video Control Center with an integrated switcher, clip store and CG Graphics inside. The Granite 6000 control panel sports a record 142 PixButtons™, the unique Broadcast Pix patented invention that dynamically shows sources and file names on the button, so you can switch with confidence. For a full description of Granite 6000’s capabilities, see the Benefits Tab below.
Benefits of a Granite 6000 Video Control Center
1. Integrated Control™
Capture the spontaneity that is live production, with the most flexible and powerful control center:
- 6000 Panel switcher controls: The professional switcher
layout accesses up to 24 sources directly, 32 with shift. There are
controls for 6 key layers. Separate banks for each M/E with sources and
transition control.
- 6000 Panel device controls: The 6000 features twin patented
banks of device controls enable you to intimately control the built-in
clip store, animation store, and multiple graphics stores. Grab any clip
or graphic from the PixPad. Use the 3D joystick, knobs and motion
buttons. Control external devices as well, such as robotic cameras,
recorders or streamers. The panel has 11 device selection buttons. With
twin banks you can control two devices at once.
- PixButtons: Broadcast Pix patented PixButtons show the
device and file-name of each source and key layer, and on the PixPad.
Switch with 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 8
video sources in crisp, full motion, and the rest more slowly (or
optionally add more full motion ones). See outputs for program and
preview or each M/E. 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 , or four monitors optional. See what
windows you want, the size you want, where you want. Even replicate a
window, like program output, on all 4 monitors.
- Fluent Macros: The 6000 panel has a dedicated row of 24
Macro PixButtons and 8 more macros are accessible with shift, plus a
dedicated macros display. 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. It can make a novice look like a
pro.
- Virtual Sets: Easily create powerful virtual sets from green screens on up to 8 cameras, and then add 3 key layers on top. Use included sets, or use the image editor to make a virtual set out of any picture, transporting you anywhere.
- Control External Devices: 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.
- Fluent Watch-folders: 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 2 (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.
- Distribute Control: While one operator can create great 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, for non-stop on air production. And if the panel should
ever stop, you can still control everything on the Fluent-view or a
SoftPanel.
2. Integrated Switcher + Clips Store + CG GraphicsGranite starts with a great switcher, and then seamlessly integrates a dedicated content server:
 2 M/E Switcher: The HD switcher has 11 or 22 SDI inputs,
and 6 or
12 SDI outputs, plus two DVI outputs. Each input can be 1080i, 720p or
SD, and frame and aspect synchronizers are built-in. With 6 key layers
and DVEs, go ahead and pile on layers of Picture-in-Picture boxes,
graphics, and animations. Enjoy 2 M/E (Mix/Effect) systems to set up
your next composition, have full control of a second output, or to
re-enter one composition into another within a key layer.
- Clip Store: The integrated Clip Store offers up to 120 hours
of clips with audio, in H.264 or ProRes formats. 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 your robotic
cameras, your multi-format stream, an external video recorder or server,
or even the audio mixer, use your control surface to reach out and
touch something.
- Low Constant Delay: Maintain lip-sync always, even projecting to live events.
- Non-Stop On-Air: The Granite Switcher has redundant power ,
and redundant switching so it can still keep switching cameras even if
the Granite server should ever stop.
3. Lowest Cost of Ownership
Exceptional integration and control translates 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 – you can 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 6000 Video Control Center. Join the growing
number of professionals world-wide who rely on Broadcast Pix
systems to create compelling live video.
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Broadcast Pix Granite HD live production systems are
used by leading broadcasters worldwide in a variety of production
applications. TV affiliates of ABC, CBS, PBS and Turner Studios rely on
Granite and Slate to produce live shows for broadcast, cable, mobile and
Internet, taking advantage of the most powerful control surfaces for
combining cameras, clips and graphics. The built-in Fluent™ workflow
readily accepts content, such as ProRes clips, QuickTime Animations and from throughout the facility via Fluent Watch
Folders. The integrated Fluent-View provides unprecedented visual
feedback to the operator and Fluent Macros can easily combine switcher
moves with specific file recalls for a polished on-air look.
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Broadcast Pix Granite HD live production systems
are used by leading corporations for high-impact presentations, training
and events. See why customers including Microsoft, Cisco,
Hewlett-Packard and Safeway utilize the most powerful control surfaces
for combining cameras, clips and graphics. One corporation uses 12
Broadcast Pix systems to produce more than 14,000 hours of live training
each year.
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Broadcast Pix Granite HD live productions systems are used in educational institutions ranging from major universities to high schools. Granite and Slate systems are used daily to produce school events, distance learning, campus-wide TV shows, school sports, and teaching live production. The unique way Broadcast Pix employs IP control means you can distribute control across many students on multiple control panels, internet browsers, mobile devices, or even a SMART Board.
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Because of its proven production flexibility,
Broadcast Pix Granite HD live production systems have always been
popular in government applications, and are now driving mission-critical
productions for the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Voice of America, state
houses, parliaments and municipalities worldwide. Both Granite and Slate
systems are perfectly suited to government video applications. Using
Broadcast Pix systems, government entities can televise large meetings,
and smaller school board discussions with broadcast-quality production
values.
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Create inspiring HD live video with
Broadcast Pix Granite, whether for internal projection or broadcast on
TV or Internet. See why large congregations like West Angeles Church rely on
the lowest possible delay for projection while streaming live to
thousands. With the tight integration of cameras, clips, graphics and
effects, it's easy for a solo operator to create a professional
broadcast look. Many of our church installations opt to integrate camera
control, giving the operator complete control of robotic cameras from
Sony, Panasonic, Hitachi and Telemetrics.
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Leading entertainment venues and staging companies such as Los Angeles Coliseum have discovered how Broadcast Pix creates and drives compelling live video. Enhance your entertainment venue, from major sporting and red-carpet events to big-ticket performances. Create dynamic video, picture-in-picture and animations while you tie in clips and graphics. Control cameras, streamers and audio mixers right from your PixPad. Sync the whole thing up with Fluent Macros, and see how much value Broadcast Pix can add to your show.
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Broadcast Pix offers tightly integrated live production systems, but
each production has different needs. Here are Granite software and hardware
options to further integrate data and external devices. Your Broadcast Pix dealer can help you customize your production workflow to meet your unique requirements.
VOX |
#788
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VOX™ automated video production is a revolutionary 1 RU panel option
for Granite, Mica and Slate. VOX eliminates the need for a technical
director during many live video productions, as it detects which
microphone is active, switches to that camera, and triggers Fluent
Macros assigned to that microphone. The VOX box controls 8 microphones.
For larger events, multiple boxes can cascade to accommodate up to 104
microphones.
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Camera Control |
#800-803 |
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Camera Control right on the control surface allows you to be your own
operator. Select preset positions on your PixPad and use your joystick
and device control knobs to remotely control position, zoom, focus, iris
- even white balance. Supercharge your Fluent Macro effects by adding
camera moves to them. Broadcast Pix lets you control robotic cameras
from Sony (#800), Panasonic (#801) or Hitachi (#802). The Telemetrics
control option (#803) works on just about any brand of camera.
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Fluent Rapid CG |
#172 |
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Fluent Rapid CG lets you streamline graphics creation when tied to
the already integrated Harris Inscriber GS CG. Start with easy, quick
and accurate templates. Have an RSS or XML feed automatically update
multiple graphics and fields. Connect the CG to a database for unlimited
access to dynamically updated stats and facts. Create your own action
buttons to manually increment any text or number, like a score. Add
times and dates. It’s great for numerous applications with
rapidly-changing data like sports, elections, auctions and game shows.
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Chyron CG |
#162 |
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Replace the standard Harris Inscriber TitleMotion GS with the Chyron
Lyric Pro 8 CG software. Producers can use Lyric PRO 8 to create
sophisticated titles and animations, access them from any Broadcast Pix
control surface, see them on the Fluent-View display, and play them from
integrated graphic and clip stores. With just a click, titles can be
edited live on-air. The system will also run files created on other
Chyron systems. Not available on Granite systems with Quad monitor.
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Remote Panel |
#110 |
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Whether you have a large team or a single operator, the Broadcast Pix
Remote Panel is a valuable addition to augment your productions. This
gives you full, file-based Fluent Macro control in addition to allowing
remote control of the Program, preview, clean feed, and PowerAux
functions of Mica. Select any external input and route that to a
desired output.
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iPixPanel |
(App Store) |
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The iPixPanel recreates a classic switcher layout, including auto
transition and cut buttons, plus eight-input program and preview busses
with shift for 16 inputs. It adds device controls for the graphics
system, clips store, etc. It also features PixButtons, which dynamically
change to show the device attached and even the file name currently
loaded, so you can tell at a glance what is loaded on every input, key,
and file library button.
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iPixPad
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(App Store)
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The iPixPad™ application, a FREE app, allows users of a Broadcast Pix™ System to control their switcher system remotely from their iPhone or iPod Touch through a WiFi connection. The iPixPad replicates a PixPad from the systems control panel and allows users to select and recall CG, Still, Logo and Clip content as well as trigger macros directly from their handheld device.
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Premium Server |
#210-211 |
| Upgrade your Granite or Slate system to maximize
system redundancy. Premium Server adds RAID 10 array for media drives,
offering excellent performance and mirrored blocks to ensure redundancy.
This also provides a RAID 1 mirrored array for the system drive,
redundant power supplies and rack rails. |
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Quad Monitor |
#340-341 |
| Customize your Fluent-View to meet your production
needs with four DVI-D outputs, allowing you to replicate Program,
Preview, source, clip and key windows to any of the four monitors. Quad
monitors not certified for Chyron CG option. |
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Advanced Keyers |
#126 |
| Elevate your production power by increasing chroma and luma key capability from one to eight layers. |
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Audio Follows Video |
#880 |
| For the ultimate one-man band, add audio control
software to your system which ties video transitions to audio channels
using your midi-capable audio mixer. |
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DDR Control |
#823-824 |
| Control an external server from your panel’s PixPad,
including servers from Omneon, Harris and 360 Systems. View clip names
on the PixButtons, use the panel’s motion controls to play, pause or
stop. Clips can be set to auto-start on transition to air. |
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External Tally |
#24,28,29 |
| Keep talent and crew informed which camera is on
the air with these external USB tally controllers. Choose either the
8-out tally, 8-GPI input or opt for the 24-out tally for larger
productions. |
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Optional Input/Output
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Desktop+ |
22 SDI Inputs and 12 SDI outputs
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Additional Clip Storage
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Double Clip Store capacity to 1TB
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Other Options |
| 203 |
Redundant power for switcher
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Service Options |
| 603-4 |
On-Site Training |
One or several days of training |
| 824 |
Extended Warranty |
Adds a second year for parts and labor |
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Inputs |
Standard |
Plus |
| SDI |
11 |
22 |
| Files |
7 |
7 |
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Outputs |
Standard |
Plus |
| SDI |
6 |
12 |
| DVI |
2 |
2 |
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Key Layers |
6 |
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Dimensions |
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| Panel |
39.4 x 16.5 x 5.5 in |
100 x 42 x 14 cm |
| Switcher 3RU |
19 x 16 x 5.25 in |
48 x 41 x 13 cm |
| Server 2RU |
19 x 23 x 3.5 in |
48 x 58 x 9 cm |
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Weight |
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| Panel |
29 lbs |
13.2 kg |
| Switcher |
16 lbs |
7.3 kg |
| Server |
37 lbs |
16.8 kg |
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UL-Approved Power |
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| Panel |
150 W |
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| Switcher |
300 W |
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| Server |
500 W |
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Granite Features |
Desktop
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500
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1000
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2000
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5000
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6000 |
Switcher - HD/SD SDI Inputs
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11-22
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11-22 |
11-22
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11-22
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11-22
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11-22
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Switcher - HD/SD SDI Outputs
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6-12
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6-12 |
6-12
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6-12
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6-12
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6-12 |
Switcher - DVI Outputs
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2
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2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Switcher - M/E |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Switcher - Keys |
3 - 6 |
3 - 6 |
3 - 6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
Clip / Animation Channels
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1 / 2
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1 / 2
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1 / 2
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1 / 2
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1 / 2
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1 / 2 |
Graphic Channels
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4 |
| Panel - buttons / row |
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9
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9
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16
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16 |
24 |
| Panel - PixButtons |
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes |
Panel - PixPads
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1
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1
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1
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2
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2 |
| SoftPanel licenses |
3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3 |
Fluent View monitors
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2-4
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2-4
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2-4
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2-4
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2-4
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2-4 |
Harris Inscriber GS CG
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes |
| Fluent Watch-Folders |
Yes
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Yes |
Yes
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fluent Macros |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Streaming Controls
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Yes |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ki Pro Recorder Controls |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
* The 100 does not have a control panel, and instead uses the included custom keyboard, or mouse, or a touch-screen. All Granite models can add optional Fluent Rapid CG, Chyron CG, Camera control, Audio follow video, clip storage expansion or tally box.
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Granite 1000 brings all the features and functionality we need to produce visually exciting local programs cost effectively."