Cobalt Digital will present a wide array of products at NAB NY 2024, including its latest innovations in broadcast and Pro AV solutions.
The company will demonstrate its award-winning signal processing products at Booth 1005, highlighting new releases such as the COBALT ARIA OG-AUD4-DANTE card, UltraBlue IP multiviewer, and enhanced support for ST 2110 standards in its encoders, decoders, and converters.
COBALT ARIA OG-AUD4-DANTE for Broadcast and Pro AV
Cobalt Digital is featuring its COBALT ARIA OG-AUD4-DANTE, a DANTE card designed for both broadcast and Pro AV applications. This openGear card supports dual and quad-channel units with up to 12G DANTE/AES/MADI/Embed and De-Embed functions. It includes Frame Sync capabilities and offers flexibility with two gigabit Ethernet ports, 32×32 or 64×64 configurations, and a complete audio router mixer. This product also integrates DANTE functionality on Cobalt’s 9904-UDX/9905-MPx processing cards, providing further flexibility for various applications.
COBALT UltraBlue IP-MV Multiviewer
The UltraBlue IP-MV multiviewer is a recent addition to Cobalt’s product lineup, designed for IP-based multiviewing. Available as either a turnkey solution with four HDMI heads or as a software package, the UltraBlue IP-MV offers support for audio/video content over IP using different protocols and formats. This product delivers flexibility for various broadcast environments.
COBALT INDIGO OG-2110-BIDI4-GATEWAY
The COBALT INDIGO OG-2110-BIDI4-GATEWAY, another award-winning product, provides a bi-directional quad-channel native ST 2110 interface for SDI I/O in the openGear form factor. It includes support for ST 2022-7 seamless redundancy switching and IS 04/05 NMOS for automatic discovery and configuration. This gateway solution allows simultaneous operation in both transmit and receive paths.
COBALT INDIGO 2110-DC-01 IP/SDI On/Off Ramp
Cobalt Digital’s INDIGO 2110-DC-01 add-on option provides SMPTE 2110 support with 25G Ethernet interfaces. The product adds native ST 2110 functionality to existing openGear cards, eliminating the need for multiple devices and external gateways. This solution supports HD, 3G, and 4K IP streams, enabling seamless IP and SDI processing.
COBALT PACIFIC 9992-ENC-INDIGO Encoding Platform
Cobalt is introducing the PACIFIC 9992-ENC-INDIGO, a software-definable encoding platform that integrates ST 2110 input support via the INDIGO 2110-DC-02 module. The system supports up to four inputs at 3G resolutions or one input at 4K, with full NMOS support. The encoder can handle both SDI and ST 2110 feeds, providing flexibility for broadcasters transitioning between IP and traditional workflows.
COBALT PACIFIC ULL-DEC Ultra Low Latency Decoder
The PACIFIC ULL-DEC is an ultra-low latency decoder designed to meet the demands of modern broadcasters. This openGear card supports MPEG-2 and AVC (H.264) standards with 4K capabilities and a full range of audio decoding options. It serves as a platform for future-proof decoding needs.
COBALT SAPPHIRE ST 2110 Mini Converters
Cobalt’s SAPPHIRE series offers compact, reliable ST 2110 mini converters for Pro AV applications. These units feature high-quality design and support for 12G SDI and HDMI outputs. Models include the SAPPHIRE BBG-2110-H/S and BBG-2110-2H, delivering flexible video conversion solutions in a small form factor, with redundancy support and full NMOS compatibility.
This comprehensive product lineup demonstrates Cobalt Digital’s commitment to delivering flexible, reliable solutions for the broadcast and Pro AV industries.
About Cobalt
Cobalt Digital, founded in 1997, is a U.S.-based company specializing in the design and manufacturing of signal processing equipment for broadcast, live video production, and Pro AV markets. The company is well-known for its openGear® products and solutions that cater to various industries, including media production, government, education, and medical sectors. Cobalt Digital provides a range of products such as multiviewers, converters, encoders, decoders, and signal monitoring tools, many of which support modern protocols like SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based workflows.
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