Ignite Scalable Automated Production

Ignite

Scalable Automated Production

The Grass Valley™ Ignite™ Scalable Automated Production System allows a single operator to manage control-room devices used to produce live newscasts and event programming. Ignite's software integrates with most newsroom computer systems to generate an event-driven, graphical production timeline that can be altered instantly during a broadcast. Ignite provides a single workflow, multi-distribution model to repurpose content for digital multicasting and webcasts. Ignite is configurable with one to four M/E banks for a maximum of 96 video and 96 audio inputs. The system controls up to 32 external production devices, including the HDC robotic camera system. The Grass Valley QUICbox™ programmable controller allows for tactile control of Ignite’s events. Other options for Ignite include Wheatstone Audio Integration and Vinten/Rademec/Telemetrics Camera Robotics Integration.

Product Highlights

Leading Control Room Automation System for Top-Rated Live News Operations
Flexible and Efficient MOS Interaction with the News Room System While Keeping the Operator in Control
Unmatched Ability to React to Late Breaking News and Rundown Changes
The Industry’s Best Live Production Audio Automation
The Only Live Control Room Automation System with Available Content Multi-Distribution Automation

More top-rated broadcasters use Ignite than any other type of control room automation system. Surprised? You shouldn't be. Ignite was designed to handle late breaking/non-scripted, dynamic live productions, with a minimal staff.
Ignite is a fully scalable system that offers efficient live production automation in all market sizes, without having to make production compromises.
We invented control room automation, and to date, the technology in Ignite has produced more than 250,000 hours of live broadcasts, in markets from number 1 to 230+.

Ignite imports the rundown, but is not tied to the rundown. The Ignite operator can air stories/production events in any order without having to synchronize an external playlist, and has the choice of where and when to accept rundown changes that occur after the show starts.
Ignite supports dozens of third-party devices with rich, functional interfaces that provide advanced on-air control.

The best newscasts and live productions need flexibility. Ignite provides multiple ways to react to changing news and late breaking events. The operator is always in control, and Ignite provides the tools to allow one person to easily manage fast-paced and changing broadcasts.
The Ignite QUICbox is a dynamic but compact control panel that puts audio control and late breaking content insertion keys close at hand.

Automating audio for live production is not easy. Ignite, whether ordered with built-in Klotz audio, or used with third party audio consoles from Yamaha, Calrec, or Wheatstone, the technology in Ignite provides the functionality required to properly automate audio functionality without the need for additional staff.

Today, content is produced not just for over-the-air delivery, but also for use on the Web, mobile devices, and other delivery methods. Ignite is the only automation system that provides an option (MediaFUSE) for integrating automated content multi-distribution into the live workflow, from pre-production, to live-production (streaming with alternate content), to post production and deployment.

Key Features

Transition easily between back-to-back newscasts
Proven to easily handle any breaking-news scenario
Float, drop, and add stories within seconds
Improved ROI vs. equipment-only depreciation
Enables reallocation of headcount from content moving to creating
Enables increased programming opportunities, revenue stream via single workflow
Provides direct link between rundown and on-air programming
Cost-effective solution for new, live multicast channels and multi-distribution opportunities
Event-driven technology allowing one person to direct an entire production
Scalable architecture:
- One to four mix/effect (M/E) banks
- 24-96 video inputs
- 24-96 audio inputs
- Single, partial, and fully redundant backup capabilities for CPUs, video, and audio frames
Configurations available without audio
Enhanced automation with Ignite IQ

Optional video switcher panel for manual operation when desired

Switchable SD and HD formats, including 1080i and 720p and 525- and 625-line
MOS-driven workflows for newsroom computer systems, digital news production, and graphics automation systems
Control room solution airing hours of newscasts every day in top U.S. markets
Manual control permits override of any command pre-stored on event timeline
Proven industry leader for more than 10 years

Specifications

Device Control
Control ports: Up to 32 – for cameras, VTR/servers, CG/SS, etc.
Signal type: RS-232, RS-422 (software selectable)
Serial interface: RS-232, RS-422 – RJ-45 (8-pin)

Mechanical Specifications
Frame: (Kayak HD 100C, 200C)

Depth: 546.10 mm (21.5 in.)
Width: 482.60 mm (19 in.)
Height: 177.8 mm (7 in.)
4 Rack Units

Frame: (Kayak HD 300, 400)

Depth: 522.73 mm (20.58 in.)
Width: 482.60 mm (19 in.)
Height: 441.96 mm (17.4 in.)
8 Rack Units

Environment
Storage temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (68 to 104°F)
Relative humidity: 0-95% (non-condensing)
Electromagnetic environment: E2 (according to EN55103-1,-2)

Power
Line voltage: 100V-240V AC ±10% auto range, power factor corrected. Automatic line-voltage sensing for 120V and 240V sources
Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
Power consumption: (4 RU max. 400W, 8 RU max. 800W)
Leakage current: <2.5 mA
DC-out for control panel: 48V DC, max 3A

Serial Digital Video Inputs
Format: ITU-R656, SMPTE 259M, 270 Mb/s; SMPTE 292M, 1.5 Gb/s
Return loss: >15 dB, 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz
Type of connector: 75Ω BNC (SMPTE 259M)
Interface:

HD video formats SMPTE 292M-1998
SD video formats SMPTE 259M-1997

Nominal amplitude: 800 mV peak-to-peak terminated
Channel coding: Conforms to SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M
Input impedance: 75Ω
Max cable length:

HD video 100 meters using Belden 1694A type cable
SD video 300 meters using Belden 1694A type cable

Serial Digital Video Outputs
Format: ITU-R656, SMPTE 259M, 270 Mb/s, SMPTE 292M, 1.5 Gb/s
Return loss: >15 dB, 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz
Type of connector: 75Ω BNC (SMPTE 259M)
Interface:

HD video formats SMPTE 292M-1998
SD video formats SMPTE 259M-1997

Nominal amplitude: 800 mV peak-to-peak across 75Ω
Rise and fall times: 400 to 1400 ps 75Ω termination between 20% and 80% amplitude
Jitter: ITU R 601/656
Output impedance: 75Ω
DC offset: <50 mV with 75Ω termination

Analog Reference Input
Video standard:

HD video: tri-level sync, analog equivalent to the standard used
SD video: color black, analog equivalent to the standard used

Return loss: >40 dB, up to 5 MHz
Connectors: 2 each BNC loop-through for both HD and SD inputs
Impedance: 75Ω external

Video Standards
HD mode:

1080i 29.97/30 (SMPTE 274M Table 1-4,5)
1080i 25 (SMPTE 274M Table 1-6)
1080p 24/23.97 (SMPTE 274M Table 1-10,11)
720p 60/59.94/50 (SMPTE 211 Table 1-15, 16)

SD mode:

525i 59.94 (SMPTE 259M)
625i 50 (SMPTE 259M)

Audio Inputs and Outputs
I/O:

Audio inputs: up to 96
Audio outputs: up to 48

Dynamics:

Digital mixing/mix-minus
Gain control
Compressor, expander/gate, and limiter
Parametric equalizer
Dynamic Range

Analog line output @ unity gain (RMS) source impedance = 600Ω: 111 dB
Analog line input, unity gain (RMS) max. input level = +15 dBu: 103 dB

Frequency Response
Analog line output: 20 Hz to 20 kHz: –0.15 dB
Analog line input: 20 Hz to 20 kHz: ±0.05 dB

Crosstalk
Analog line output: 20 Hz to 20 kHz: –95 dB
Analog line input: 20 Hz to 20 kHz: –97 dB

THD+N
Analog line output: 20 Hz to 20 kHz: 0.02%
Analog line input: 20 Hz to 20 kHz: 0.002%

Differential Frequency Distortion
Analog line output: –6 dBFS, max. output level = +15 dBu: 0.07%
Analog line input: –6 dBFS, max. input level = +15 dBu: 0.01%

Max. Input Level
Analog line reference full scale digital: +22 dBu

Max. Output Level
Analog line reference full scale digital: +22 dBu

Gain Trim Range
Analog line: reference full scale digital +12 dBu/+15 dBu/+16 dBu/+22 dBu

Nominal Output Levels
Bus outputs balanced: +4 dBu
Monitor outputs balanced: +4 dBu
Mix-minus outputs balanced: +4 dBu

Digital Audio Sync
Internal sample rate: 44.1 – 48 kHz
External sample rate (source devices) AES input with SRC: 22.5 – 56 kHz
Wordclock sync input, output: BNC
AES/EBU sync input: XLR
Processing resolution internal: 56-bit

Conversion
A/D conversion: 20-bit
D/A conversion: 20-bit

Digital Signal Format
Signal format: AES-3, S/PDIF
AES-3 input compliance: 24-bit
AES-3 output: 24-bit

Common Mode Rejection
Analog line input, unity gain 20 Hz – 20 kHz: 60 dB

Options Information

External Audio Control (Yamaha LS9, Wheatstone D, G, E series)
Vinten/Rademec Camera Robotics Integration
Ignite HDC High-Definition Robotic Camera System with SHOT Director Multi-Camera Joystick Controller

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