Kaleido-MX 4K
Ultra High-Definition Multiviewer
The Kaleido-MX 4K is the latest addition to the Kaleido family of multiviewers, and it offers stunningly beautiful, seamless 4K pictures (without visible quadrants) for monitoring on large 4K screens. Kaleido-MX 4K is an ultra high-definition multiviewer that can natively drive a 4K display for the most demanding monitoring applications. Available in four configurations for up to 64 SD/HD or 3G inputs, the Kaleido-MX 4K is perfect for high-end in-studio TV productions, outside broadcast trucks, as well as playout facilities.

FEATURES
- 16 inputs x 1 UHD output (1 RU)
- 32 inputs x 1 UHD output (3 RU)
- 48 inputs x 1 UHD output (3 RU)
- 64 inputs x 1 UHD output (3 RU)
Uncompromised I/O Capabilities
- Up to 64 inputs 3G/HD/SD SDI formats
- Quad-link 3 Gb/s output or HDMI 2.0 output at 3840x2160 @59.94/50p
Unmatched Image Quality and Layout Flexibility
- Unmatched multiviewer picture quality and superior on-screen graphics
- Ultimate level of layout flexibility, with unlimited signal repetition and sizing across all displays, without blocking, grouping restrictions or bandwidth restrictions
- Display up to 128 images (64 unique) on a 4K UHD display
Router and Switcher Integration
- Kaleido-MX 4K offers rich integration with the NVISION router family and Grass Valley’s Kayenne/Karrera production switchers
- Supports third-party routers and production switchers for tally and labels
Robust and Serviceable Design
- Unique Auto-Recovery feature provides fast automated recovery after a “cold” spare is inserted into the frame
- Hot swappable modules and power supplies
- 1 RU and 3 RU frame models with quiet cooling
Seamless Control Across Multiple Multiviewers
- Kaleido multiviewers can be “mixed-and-matched” to create a seamless monitoring system across a facility
- Choice of multiple control options such as standalone Kaleido-RCP2/RCP-200 panels, integrated with router control systems and panels, iControl and third-party control systems
Scalable for the Largest Systems
- Virtually limitless multiviewer system expansion with upstream NVISION router
- Create combined multiviewer/router system with up to 1,152 video inputs, 72 UHD multiviewer outputs
Advanced Probing and Alarming
- Closed captioning and teletext subtitling display and alarming to ensure compliance with regulation, includes XDS and AFD
- Software licensable Dolby E metadata extraction for metering and content alarming without the need of expensive hardware decoders
- Sophisticated on-screen alarm displays for clear operator alerts, supporting multicolor and blinking statuses based on severity, latching and status
SPECIFICATIONS
Video Inputs
Quantity: 16, 32, 48 or 64
Connector: DIN 1.0/2.3
SD-SDI
Signal: 4:2:2 SMPTE ST 259-C (270 Mb/s)
Formats: 525 and 625
HD-SDI
Signal: 4:2:2 SMPTE ST 292-C (1.5 Gb/s)
Formats: 720p24/25/29.97/50/59.94, 1080PsF23.98p/24p/25i/29.97i, 1080i50/59.94, 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97
3G-SDI
Signal: SMPTE ST 424-2006 (2.97, 2.97/1.001 Gb/s) Level A and B
Formats: 1920x1080p59.94, 1920x1080p50
Mosaic Output
HDMI x 1
- Signal: HDMI V2.0
- Format: 3840x2160 at 50 Hz or 59.94 Hz
HD-SDI x 4
- Signal: 3G/HD-SDI SMPTE ST 424 Level A
- Formats: 1920x1080p59.94, 1920x1080p50
LTC Inputs
Signal: SMPTE ST 12-1995 (EBU-3259-E), SMPTE ST 309
Connector: DIN 1.0/2.3
Reference
External: SMPTE ST 170, SMPTE ST 318, ITU 624-4, BUT 470-6, PAL and NTSC composite sync, SMPTE ST 274, SMPTE ST 296, SMPTE ST 240
Connector: DIN 1.0/2.3
Frame
Power supply: Hot swappable redundant power supplies (optional)
Input voltage: 100-240V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power:
- 1 RU: 150W max.
- 3 RU: 350W max.
Dimensions:
- 1 RU x 485 mm (19 in.) x 286 mm (11.25 in.)
- 3 RU x 485 mm (19 in.) x 286 mm (11.25 in.)
Full spec temperature range: 0–40 °C (32–104 °F) (ambient)
Weight:
- 1 RU: 4.2 kg (9.2 lbs.)
- 3 RU: 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs.)
Control
Ethernet (3)
- Signal: 10/100 Base-T
- Connector: RJ-45
Serial Port (2)
- Signal: RS-422 (SMPTE ST 207, EBU-3245)
- Connector: RJ-45
GPIO
Connector: DB-44
Number of inputs:
- 1 RU: 20 opto-isolated
- 3 RU: 20 or 40 (optional) opto-isolated
Number of configurable inputs or outputs:
- 1 RU: 8
- 3 RU: 8 or 16 (optional)
Analog Audio Monitoring (4)
Signals (2): Balanced analog stereo
Connector: WECO
DVI / HDMI / VGA Inputs (Optional)
Device: Grass Valley ADVC G1 converter
Discrete Audio Inputs (Optional)
Analog Audio:
- ABT-64A or ABT-128A
Digital Audio:
- AES 110Ω: ABT-64D-110 and ABT-128D-110
- AES 75Ω: ABT-64D-75 and ABT-128D-75
MEDIA GALLERY



ORDERING INFORMATION
KALEIDO-MX 4K Models
KALEIDO-MX-16X1-4K
16 input, single 4K UHD output multiviewer in 1 RU
KALEIDO-MX-32X1-4K
32 input, single 4K UHD output multiviewer in 3 RU
KALEIDO-MX-48X1-4K
48 input, single 4K UHD output multiviewer in 3 RU
KALEIDO-MX-64X1-4K
64 input, single 4K UHD output multiviewer in 3 RU
Input Options
KMX-IN-16-OPT-3GBPS
3 Gb/s signal format license (per 16 inputs)
KMX-IN-16-OPT-CSX
CC/Subtitling and XDS data license (per 16 inputs)
KMX-IN-16-OPT-DOLBY
License for extraction of Dolby E metadata (per 16 inputs)
Audio Input Modules
ABT-64A
64 channel analog audio bridge terminal
ABT-128A
128 channel analog audio bridge terminal
Power Supplies
DENSITÉ 3+FR1-PSU-AC
Optional redundant power supply for KALEIDO-MX-16x1-4K
DENSITÉ 3-PSU-AC
Optional redundant power supply for KALEIDO-MX 4K 3 RU models
Accessories
ADVC G1
Any In to SDI Multifunctional Converter
KALEIDO-RCP2
Ethernet remote control panel and KM Gateway
PSU-POE
Replacement power over Ethernet module
KRCP-RK2
Kaleido-RCP2 rackmount bracket
GPI-1501-TBA
GPI I/O terminal block adapter
GPI-1501
Additional GPI I/O module for KALEIDO-MX 4K 3 RU models
REF-1801
Redundant reference for KALEIDO-MX 4K 3 RU models