Kayenne Video Production Center
The World's Most Powerful Control Surface
Kayenne with K-Frame brings the highest level of performance available to live productions with the innovative features and upgradability only from Grass Valley. You can mount the unique Kayenne control flat or in a banked curve, and configure Kayenne with full multiformat support including 1080p and 4K. And its familiar design makes it ideal for environments where freelancers are employed. When needed, Kayenne can adapt to offer up to 192 inputs, 96 outputs and up to 9 M/Es with six keyers in every full M/E.

FEATURES
Kayenne Control Panel Features In Depth
- Modular control panel surface with hot-swappable modules
- Completely quiet environment at the technical director’s fingertips, as the control panel has no fans or processors to create noise
- RGB button illumination highlights for context and function clarity
- System bar on panel with up to six device control windows, switched preview, aux bus delegation and macro controls
- Optional panel Device Control Module for integrated machine control with Q-MEM cue library for server/VTR content
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical Specifications
Component | Depth | Width | Height | Weight | Rack Units |
Control Panels | Flat Support Structure Orientation | ||||
KAYN-PNL-100-15* | 356.4 mm (14.03 in.) | 758.3 mm (29.85 in.) | 84.3 mm (3.32 in.) | 14.5 kg (32.0 lbs.) | n/a |
KAYN-PNL-200-25 | 488.4 mm (19.23 in.) | 1341.7 mm (52.82 in.) | 84.3 mm (3.32 in.) | 29.9 kg (65.8 lbs.) | n/a |
KAYN-PNL-200-35 | 488.4 mm (19.23 in.) | 1533.7 mm (60.38 in.) | 84.3 mm (3.32 in.) | n/a | |
KAYN-PNL-300-25 | 637.1 mm (25.08 in.) | 1341.7 mm (52.82 in.) | 84.3 mm (3.32 in.) | n/a | |
KAYN-PNL-300-35 | 637.1 mm (25.08 in.) | 1533.7 mm (60.38 in.) | 84.3 mm (3.32 in.) | 44.7 kg (98.4 lbs.) | n/a |
KAYN-PNL-400-25 | 746.3 mm (29.38 in.) | 1341.7 mm (52.82 in.) | 84.3 mm (3.32 in.) | n/a | |
KAYN-PNL-400-35 | 746.3 mm (29.38 in.) | 1533.7 mm (60.38 in.) | 84.3 mm (3.32 in.) | 57.3 kg (126.2 lbs.) | n/a |
KAYN-PNL-AUX-25 | 185.7 mm (7.31 in.) | 621.7 mm (24.48 in.) | 84.3 mm (3.32 in.) | 6.1 kg (13.4 lbs.) | n/a |
KAYN-PNL-AUX-35 | 185.7 mm (7.31 in.) | 813.7 mm (32.04 in.) | 84.3 mm (3.32 in.) | 6.3 kg (13.8 lbs.) | n/a |
KAYN-PNL-MENU | 91.7 mm (3.61 in.) | 417.85 mm (16.45 in.) | 270.10 mm (10.63 in.) | 6.2 kg (13.5 lbs) | n/a |
PCU | |||||
KAYN-PNL-PCU | 588.52 mm (23.17 in.) | 482.60 mm (19 in.) | 133.35 mm (5.25 in.) | 16.06 kg (35.4 lbs.) | 3 |
* w/o Local Aux module.
Communications
Connections:
- PCU to video frame: LAN cable 100m (328 ft.) max. length
- Control panel to PCU: dedicated cables, choice of 7.5m or 15m
- Menu panel to PCU: dedicated cables, choice of 7.5m or 15m
Interoperability: The Video Production Centers are interoperable with the Encore, Jupiter, SMS-7000 and NV9000 routing control systems; LDK Series and LDX Series cameras using Connect Gateway; and with the K2 media server family (including the K2 Summit and K2 Solo), legacy Profile servers, M-Series iVDRs, Turbo iDDRs and T2 iDDRs.
Power
Control Panel:
- Line voltage: 100V-240 VAC ±10% power factor corrected
- Automatic line-voltage sensing for 120V and 240V sources
- Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
- Power consumption: max. panel configuration 600W
- Leakage current: <2.5 mA
Environmental Conditions
Storage temperature: -20 to 70ºC (-4 to 158ºF)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40ºC (32 to 104ºF)
Relative humidity: 0-95% (non-condensing)
Electromagnetic environment: E2 (according to EN55103-1, -2)
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OPTIONS INFORMATION
K-Frame Hardware Options
K-FRM-100V
K-Frame V-series (3 RU) video processing frame with internal power supply includes:
- V-series Controller module (K-FRM-CTRL-V)
- One V-series Mix/Effects module (K-FRM-ME-V)
- Two Input/Output modules (K-FRM-IO-STND-V)
- Two additional Media Port outputs
- One Power supply (K-FRM-PSU-V)
- Eight (8) GPI inputs, 8 GPI outputs, and 24 tally connections
- AMP protocol
- Ethernet tally
- 999 Macros and 1000 E-MEMs
Video frame has six (6) VPEs each with four (4) keyer capability and a slot for optional DPM module; 36 inputs/18 outputs maximum.
K-FRM-100CS
K-Frame Compact S-series (6 RU) with one internal power supply, S-series Controller processor module (K-FRM-CTRL-CS), One S-series Mix/Effects module (K-FRM-ME-DPM-S), one Input module with 32 inputs (K-FRM-INPUT), one Output module with 16 dual channel outputs (K-FRM-OUTPUT), eight GPI inputs and 32 GPI outputs, AMP protocol, Ethernet tally, 999 Macros and 1,000 E-MEMs. Frame has six M/Es with four keyers per M/E capability that may include an eDPM license — 80 inputs maximum, 48 outputs maximum.
K-FRM-100S
K-Frame Standard (13 RU) frame with standalone power supply (1 RU) frame and two PS, Standard Controller processor module with 1 M/E standard, six keyers, 32 inputs, 16 dual outputs, eight GPI inputs and 32 GPI outputs, AMP, 999 macros, 1000 E-MEMs. Frame has a 9 M/E maximum with six keyers per M/E; 192 inputs maximum, 96 outputs maximum.
K-FRM-100V-KIT
K-Frame V-series Spares Kit includes:
- V-series Control Processor (K-FRM-CTRL-V)
- V-series Fan Assembly
K-FRM-100CS-KIT
K-Frame Compact S-series 6 RU spares kit: includes S-series control processor and S-series fan module. (Only available for S-series systems.)
K-FRM-S-KIT
K-Frame Standard 13 RU spares kit: includes control processor and fan module.
K-FRM-ME-CTRL-C
Controller M/E board for Compact frame.
K-FRM-ME-CTRL-S
Controller M/E board for Standard frame.
K-FRM-CTRL-V
K-Frame V-series Controller Processor module. The internal ImageStore functionality resides on this module, which is licensable
K-FRM-CTRL-CS
Controller Processor module for K-Frame Compact S-series. Both the internal ImageStore and multiviewers functionality reside on this module which are licensable.
K-FRM-IMG
K-Frame ImageStore – Requires one of the three following licenses for operation:
- K-FRM-LIC-IMG-16GB
- K-FRM-LIC-IMG-32GB
- K-FRM-LIC-IMG-64GB
K-FRM-DPM-V
K-Frame V-series DPM Module adds iDPM capability to V-series that supports:
- Four (4) licensed V/K channels of iDPM available as floating iDPMs or assignable to eDPM
- Includes the enabling DPM software license (K-FRM-LIC-IDPM-ALL)
K-FRM-ME-DPM
K-Frame ME/DPM module: adds one mix/effects module with two licensable M/Es and four licensable DPMs to the K-Frame. M/E includes: A/B and Utility 1 and 2 backgrounds and six full-function keyers with two pages of video and key store, cut, mix and wipe transitions, with six program, preview and clean feed outputs. Module hardware may also be utilized to support an eDPM license and/or multiviewer licenses.
K-FRM-ME-DPM-S
K-Frame ME-DPM S-series module: Adds one mix/effects module with three licensable S-series M/Es and four licensable DPMs to the K-Frame S-series. M/E includes: A/B and Utility 1 and 2 backgrounds and four full-function keyers, cut/mix/wipe transitions, with six program, preview and clean feed outputs. Module hardware may also be utilized to support an eDPM license. (Only available for S-series systems.)
K-FRM-ME-V
K-Frame V-series Mix/Effects Module with six (6) Video Processing Engines (VPE) that can be utilized as M/Es or VPEs. One module per frame:
- V-series M/Es (K-FRM-LIC-ME-V):
- A/B and Utility 1 and 2 backgrounds
- Four (4) full-function keyers with 2D DPMs
- Cut/Mix/Wipe transitions
- Six (6) program, preview, and clean feed outputs
- Two (2) licensable multiviewers (K-FRM-LIC-MLTVWR)
K-FRM-INPUT
K-Frame input module: adds 32 inputs, eight GPI inputs and 32 GPI outputs per input board, one board per frame slot.
K-FRM-OUTPUT
K-Frame output module: adds 16 dual channel outputs (32 outputs) per output board, one board per frame slot.
K-FRM-IO
K-Frame input/output module: adds four inputs and four outputs with four licensable video up/down/crossconverting SD and HD sources including 1080p.
K-FRM-IO-10GE
K-Frame Input/Output IP Module adds SMPTE ST 2022-6 (HD) capability to K-Frame:
- 2 SFP connectors
- 4x4 bidirectional IP signals
- 4K 1-Wire using TICO compression
- SDI and 4K uncompressed over 12G SDI
K-FRM-IO-STND-V
K-Frame V-series Input/Output Module, adds 8 SDI inputs (plus 1 Media Port input) and 4 SDI outputs
K-FRM-IO-CONV-V (Contact Grass Valley Sales for Availability)
K-Frame V-series Input/Output with Conversion Module, adds 8 SDI inputs (plus 1 Media Port input) and 4 SDI outputs with 12 licensable video up/down/crossconverters. Requires one K-FRM-LIC-SETM-V license per module. (Supports conversion between SD, HD, 1080p and quad-link 4K UHD 2SI or SDQS.)
K-FRM-PSU-V
K-Frame V-series Power Supply, for replacement or spares
K-FRM-PSU-FRAME
Power supply frame, holds up to three power supply modules. Includes two power supply unit modules
K-FRM-PSU
K-Frame Power Supply for the K-FRM-PSU-FRAME
KAL-32AUXx
Single and multibus remote aux panels.
K-Frame Software Options
K-FRM-LIC-3G-V
Software license enabling 3G formats in the K-FRM-100V video processing frame. For previously shipped systems, order under K-FRM-SW-OPT configuration and include frame serial number.
K-FRM-LIC-3G-S
Software License enabling 3G formats in the K-FRM-100S Standard video processing frame.
K-FRM-LIC-ME
Software license enabling mix/effects functionality on the K-FRM-ME/DPM Module. Six keyers per M/E. One license required for every M/E.
K-FRM-LIC-ME-V
Software License enabling M/E functionality on K-Frame V-series Mix/Effects Module.
One license required for every M/E:
- A/B and Utility 1 and 2 backgrounds
- Four (4) full-function keyers with 2D DPMs
- Cut/Mix/Wipe transitions
- Six (6) program, preview, and clean feed outputs
- Six (6) M/E licenses maximum on a K-FRM-ME-V module
K-FRM-LIC-ME-S
Software license enabling mix/effects functionality on the K-FRM-ME-DPM-S Module. Four keyers per M/E. One license required for every M/E. (Only available for S-series systems.)
K-FRM-LIC-ME-VIEW
Software license enabling the capability to view an additional preview output from the M/E that displays the input videos for that M/E. Six pre-configured layouts that are separately selectable for each M/E.
K-FRM-LIC-SETM-V
(Contact Grass Valley Sales for Availability)
Software License enabling 12 SetDef/MatchDef video format converters for up, down, and cross converting inputs and outputs of SD and HD including 1080p. Modular Input/Output Module(s) (K-FRM-IO-CONV-V) are required for SETMATCH software option. For previously shipped systems order under K-FRM-SW-OPT configuration and include frame serial number. (Supports conversion between SD, HD, 1080p and quad-link UHD 2SI or SDQS.)
K-FRM-LIC-SETMATCH
Software license enabling four SetDef/MatchDef video source format converters for up/down/crossconverting inputs or outputs of SD and HD including 1080p. Modular input/output module(s) (K-FRM-IO) are required for SETMATCH software option.
K-FRM-LIC-EDPM
Software license enabling M/E hardware to act as either an M/E or an expansion Digital Picture Manipulator (eDPM) for grouping up to six licensed DPMs video and key channels. Includes Kurl with nonlinear transforms including page-turn, page-roll, spheres, ripple, slits, mirrors, splits, size modulation and position modulation, plus Spektra with lighting, wide-range defocus, glow and output recursives.
K-FRM-LIC-IDPM-2
Software license enabling two of the available floating iDPM Digital Picture Manipulator video and key channels. Includes Kurl with nonlinear transforms including page-turn, page-roll, spheres, ripple, slits, mirrors, splits, size modulation and position modulation, plus Spektra with lighting, wide-range defocus, glow and output recursives.
K-FRM-LIC-IDPM-ALL
Software license enabling all of the available floating iDPM video and key channels. Includes Kurl with nonlinear transforms including page-turn, page-roll, spheres, ripple, slits, mirrors, splits, size modulation and position modulation, plus Spektra with lighting, wide-range defocus, glow and output recursives.
K-FRM-LIC-2DDPM
Software license enabling all 2D DPMs available on licensed M/Es or eDPM in the video processor frame.
K-FRM-LIC-CHRO-2
Software license enabling two floating chromakeyers to use on any of the six keyers on every M/E.
K-FRM-LIC-CHRO-ALL
Software license enabling all floating chromakeyers in the system. Possible 30 in fully loaded Compact frame, 54 in fully loaded Standard frame. Six chromakeyers per M/E.
K-FRM-LIC-FLEX
Software license enabling FlexiKey programmable clean feed.
K-FRM-LIC-RGB
Software license for RGB color correctors on every M/E bus, with color correction per input and on all outputs.
K-FRM-LIC-DBL
Software license enabling DoubleTake (aux bus transitions, etc.) split M/E.
K-FRM-LIC-MLTVWR
Software license enabling multiviewer functionality on the K-FRM-ME-DPM module. One license required for every multiviewer. Maximum licenses dependent on hardware availability. Five pre-configured layouts, max. 14 panes per layout with On-Air and Preview tally.
K-FRM-LIC-IMG-RAMR
Software license enabling the ImageStore board to operate in “Movies” RAM Record mode. Requires a K-FRM-IMG and a K-FRM-LIC-IMG-xx.
K-FRM-LIC-SNMP
Software license enabling the SNMP MIB functions to be used by various SNMP health monitoring systems.
KSP Control Surface
KSP-PNL-1ME-KBD
Soft Panel interface keyboard for 1 M/E GUI with special Keycap labels and colors for switcher control. Requires the KSP-LIC-1ME-SW software option to operate the KSP.
KSP-LIC-1ME-SW
License enabling control of the K-series video processor frames with the 1 M/E soft panel GUI on a customer supplied PC. Suggest the KSP-PNL-1ME-KBD option.
Kayenne Options
KAYN-PNL-OPT-DCM
Device control module option for an option slot in the main panel or in a satellite panel enclosure. Used for controlling various image record and playback devices with full motion control features and a jog knob.
KAYN-PNL-SAT-x
Satellite panel enclosure for remote mounting panel modules separate from the main panel up to 15 meters from the panel control unit.
KAYN-PNL-MENU
Touchscreen menu panel and cable, as additional menu connected to second CPU (requires KAYN-PNL-CPU2), or standalone connected to customer furnished PC or as a spare.
KAYN-PNL-PSU
Spare power supply for the Panel Control Unit.
KAYN-PNL-SBAR-X
Kayenne control panel System Bar Module(s) with macro and switched preview control buttons, and either two or four device controllers.
KAYN-PNL-CPU2
CPU module for connecting a second menu panel to one panel control unit.
KAYN-PRO-PS
Kayenne PRO Performance Suite comprising: K-FRM-IMG-16GB, K-FRM-LIC-CHRO-2, K-FRM-LIC-FLEX and K-FRM-LIC-IDPM-2
KAYN-ELITE-PS
Kayenne ELITE Performance Suite comprising: K-FRM-IMG-32GB, K-FRM-LIC-IDPM-ALL, K-FRM-LIC-CHRO-ALL, K-FRM-LIC-FLEX, K-FRM-LIC-DBL
ORDERING INFORMATION
Kayenne Systems (Includes license to enable all 2D DPMs on licensed M/Es.)
- Select a System
- Choose a PRO or ELITE Performance Suite if desired
- Customize with Options as needed
System | M/Es | Stripes | Buttons | Frame Type | Inputs | Outputs |
KAYN-3-35-4M-KS | 4 | 3 | 35 | Standard | 64 | 32 |
KAYN-3-35-5M-KS | 5 | 3 | 35 | Standard | 64 | 32 |
KAYN-4-35-4M-KS | 4 | 4 | 35 | Standard | 64 | 32 |
KAYN-4-35-5M-KS | 5 | 4 | 35 | Standard | 64 | 32 |
Kayenne Performance Suites
PRO:
- Nomenclature: KAYN-PRO-PS
- Image Store with license to enable 16 GB of stills operation
- License to enable two chromakeyers
- FlexiKey license for programmable clean feed
- License to enable two iDPMs
ELITE:
- Nomenclature: KAYN-ELITE-PS
- Image Store with license to enable 32 GB of stills operation
- License to enable ALL chromakeyers
- License to enable FlexiKey
- License to enable ALL iDPMs available in the frame
- License to enable DoubleTake
À La Carte Ordering Information
- Choose the desired K-Frame video processing frame. See description above for what comes with a frame.
- Standard: K-FRM-100S
- Compact S-series: K-FRM-100CS
- V-series: K-FRM-100V
- Design a panel from the options available, or order one of the standard configurations
- Add optional hardware to the frame: inputs; outputs; or smart I/O for up/down/crossconversion; ImageStore, extra M/E cards
- Add software licenses as needed. Each M/E that is added needs an enabling license; chromakeyers and DPMs can be added as well
K-FRM-100S
K-Frame 3G-ready video processor frame with Controller module with on-board one M/E, 32 inputs, 16 outputs, 8 GPI in, 32 GPI out, AMP, Ethernet tally, 999 macros, 1,000 E-MEMs, Source Rules, Panel Memory, six keyers per M/E, hot-swappable modules, and external power supplies.
K-FRM-100CS
K-Frame 3G-ready video processor frame with Controller module with on-board licensable ImageStore and multiviewers options, 32 inputs, 16 outputs, 8 GPI in, 32 GPI out, one Mix/Effects module licensable for three M/Es, AMP, Ethernet tally, 999 macros, 1,000 E-MEMs, Source Rules, Panel Memory, four keyers per M/E, hot-swappable modules, and internal power supplies.
K-FRM-100V
K-Frame 3G-ready video processor frame with Controller module with on-board licensable ImageStore options, 16 SDI and 2 Media Port inputs, 8 SDI and 2 Media Port outputs, 8 GPI in, 32 GPI out, one Mix/Effects module licensable for five M/Es and multiviewer options, AMP, Ethernet tally, 999 macros, 1,000 E-MEMs, Source Rules, Panel Memory, four keyers per M/E, hot-swappable modules, and internal power supplies.
KAYN-PNL-100-15
- 1 M/E panel with 15-button source selectors
- Panel control unit
- 15:9 touchscreen menu panel
- One 15-button source select module
- One local E-MEM module
- One master E-MEM module
- One transition module
- One multifunction module
- System bar
- Manual set
- Cables
KAYN-PNL-200-25 or -35
- 2 M/E panel with 25- or 35-button source selectors
- Panel control unit
- 15:9 touchscreen menu panel
- Two 25- or 35-button source select modules
- One 25- or 35-button local aux module
- Two local E-MEM modules
- One master E-MEM module
- Two transition modules
- One multifunction module
- System bar
- Manual set
- Cables
KAYN-PNL-300-25 or -35
- 3 M/E panel with 25- or 35-button source selectors
- Panel control unit
- 15:9 touchscreen menu panel
- Three 25- or 35-button source select modules
- One 25- or 35-button local aux module
- Three local E-MEM modules
- One master E-MEM module
- Three transition modules
- One multifunction module
- System bar
- Manual set
- Cables
- One option slot (DCM shown)
KAYN-PNL-400-25 or -35
- 4 M/E panel with 25- or 35-button source selectors
- Panel control unit
- 15:9 touchscreen menu panel
- Four 25- or 35-button source select modules
- One 25- or 35-button local aux module
- Four local E-MEM modules
- One master E-MEM module
- Four transition modules
- One multifunction module
- System bar
- Manual set
- Cables
- Two option slots (one DCM shown)