Mica 2000
Video Control Center™
Maximum Mica
The Mica 2000 is largest member of the family, which features the wide 2000 control panel. This panel has 16 PixButtons per row to access more sources quickly, 6 key layer buttons, and a dedicated row of 16 Fluent-Macro PixButtons and an expanded device control section with dedicated selectors for each of Mica’ 7 banks of internal devices, plus 4 additional wildcard devices. Mica 2000 gives you faster access to more controls.
Like all Mica models, Mica 2000 is a Video Control Center with an integrated switcher , clip store and CG Graphics inside. For a full description of Mica 2000’s capabilities, see the Benefits Tab below.
Benefits of a Mica 2000 Video Control Center
1. Control Surface for today's content: video, files, and more
Capture the spontaneity that is live production, with the most flexible and powerful control center:
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Mica 2000 switcher controls: The professional switcher layout accesses up to 16 sources directly. There are controls for 6 key layers.
- Mica 2000 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. The panel has 11 device selection buttons.
- PixButtons: Broadcast Pix patented PixButtons show the device and file-name of each source and key layer, and on the PixPad. Switch with confidence.
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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,
Mica’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: The 2000 panel has a dedicated row of 16 Macro buttons and 16 more are accessible with shift. 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.
- 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: 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 2 (optional): Automate your CG by linking it to a database, RSS feeds, action buttons, EZNews system, or a Daktronics Controller for Scoreboards.
- 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 so you are always on air. The panel has redundant power standard, and if the panel should ever stop, you can still switch on the Fluent-view or SoftPanel.
2. Complete Studio
Mica starts with a great switcher, and then seamlessly adds the other parts of a control room on a high performance system running Windows 7 for exceptional file management and networking.
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Switcher: The HD switcher has 8 SDI inputs, and 6 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. And low constant delay means great live events.
- 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.
3. Low 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 Mica 2000 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 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
Broadcast Pix' integration 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' 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 live productions systems are used in educational institutions ranging from major universities to high schools. Producers rely on Broadcast Pix leadership integration 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 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. Our 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 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 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 Mica 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 2 |
#172 |
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Fluent Rapid CG 2 now enables to you to update dual channels of on-air graphics at once. Streamline your 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, much faster than ever before. Create your own action buttons to manually increment any text or number, like a score. Add times, dates, clocks (with by-the-second refresh) and now Daktronics scoreboard integration. It’s the perfect option for numerous applications with rapidly-changing data: sports, elections, auctions, game shows and more.
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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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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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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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CG Options |
| 161 |
Additional Harris CG |
Additional Harris Inscriber GS license for remote CG creation |
Control Surface Options |
| 100 |
Additional SoftPanel License |
Increases standard 1 Soft Panel license by 1 |
| 103 |
SoftPanel Licenses - qty 3 |
Increases standard 1 Soft Panel license by 3 |
Device Control Options |
| 811-8 |
RS422 Converters and Stars |
Extend Sony or Panasonic camera control environments More Information |
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 |
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| SDI |
8 (+ 1 key cut) |
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| Files |
7 |
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Outputs |
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| SDI |
6 |
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| DVI |
2 |
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Key Layers |
6 |
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Dimensions |
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27.5 x 12.5 x 7 in |
70 x 32 x 18 cm |
| Workstation 4RU |
22.5 x 19 x 7 in |
57 x 48 x 18 cm |
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Weight |
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| Panel |
16 lbs |
7.3 kg |
| Workstation |
44 lbs |
20 kg |
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Power |
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| Panel |
100 W |
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| Workstation |
500 W |
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Mica Features |
Desktop
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500
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1000
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2000
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Switcher - HD/SD SDI Inputs
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8 |
8 |
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8
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Switcher - HD/SD SDI Outputs
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6 |
6 |
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6
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Switcher - DVI Outputs
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2
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2
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2 |
2 |
Switcher - Keys
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3-6
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3-6
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3-6
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6
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Clip Channels
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Animation Channels
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2
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2
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2
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2
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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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| Panel - buttons / row |
*
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9
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9
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16
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| Panel - PixButtons |
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Panel - PixPads
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1
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1
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1
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| SoftPanel licenses |
3
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3
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3
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3
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Fluent View monitors
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2
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2
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2
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2
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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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| Fluent Watch-Folders |
Yes
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Yes |
Yes
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Yes |
| Dedicated Macro Row |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Streaming Controls
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Yes |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes |
| Ki Pro Recorder Controls |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
* Mica Desktop does not have a control panel, and instead uses the included keyboard, mouse, or a touch-screen.
All Mica models can add optional Camera control, Fluent Rapid CG, Chyron CG, audio follow video, or tally box.
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Broadcast Pix was a natural fit into our integrated system. The Slate 1000 is intuitive and we like the versatility. PixPad is marvelous. We really like the DVE capabilities and Fluent Macros. For the money, you just can’t beat Broadcast Pix.