Cobalt Digital is showcasing its latest ST 2110 solutions at IBC 2024, emphasizing expanded support for encoders, decoders, and converters.
As a leading designer and manufacturer of edge devices for live video production and master control, and a founding partner in the openGear initiative, Cobalt aims to provide comprehensive signal processing solutions for various applications.
COBALT INDIGO 2110-DC-01: Seamless IP/SDI Integration
The COBALT INDIGO 2110-DC-01 is an optional factory add-on for openGear cards, providing native SMPTE 2110 support with 25G Ethernet interfaces and a full ST 2110 stack, including NMOS IS 04/05. This integration offers a cost-effective and easily manageable solution with IP inputs and outputs, eliminating the need for multiple devices and external gateways. When paired with a host card, it can process HD, 3G, and 4K IP streams without compromising quality. The interface is now available for Cobalt’s 9905-MPx and 9904-UDX-4K openGear processing cards.
COBALT INDIGO OG-2110-BIDI4-GATEWAY: Independent Processing Paths
The COBALT INDIGO OG-2110-BIDI4-GATEWAY is a bi-directional quad-channel ST 2110 interface for SDI I/O in the openGear form factor. It supports simultaneous transmit and receive paths, ST 2022-7 seamless redundancy switching, and IS 04/05 NMOS for automatic discovery and configuration.
COBALT PACIFIC 9992-ENC-INDIGO: Software Definable Encoding
Cobalt Digital introduces the COBALT PACIFIC 9992-ENC-INDIGO, its latest software-definable encoding platform, at IBC 2024. This openGear card includes the INDIGO 2110-DC-02 option for SMPTE ST 2110 input, supporting up to 4 inputs at 3G resolution or one input at 4K resolution, with full NMOS support. This integration allows for local encoding, low-latency transport over the Internet using RIST, and traditional ASI workflows, without the need for separate gateway devices.
COBALT PACIFIC ULL-DEC: Ultra Low Latency Decoder
The COBALT PACIFIC ULL-DEC is a software-definable broadcast decoder that supports MPEG-2 and AVC (H.264) with 4K support, as well as comprehensive audio decoding capabilities. This openGear card is designed to meet modern broadcasters’ requirements and provides a seamless transition to advanced decoding capabilities.
COBALT SAPPHIRE ST 2110 Mini Converters
Cobalt Digital is also presenting its SAPPHIRE converter family, known for high-quality design, functionality, and reliability in a compact form. These converters, part of the Blue Box Group (BBG) series, include models with single or dual 25Gb/s ports for ST 2022-7 redundancy and full NMOS support. The series features the COBALT SAPPHIRE BBG-2110-H/S, BBG-2110-2H, and BBG 2110 4-H/S models, each offering various configurations for HDMI and SDI outputs.
By showcasing these advancements, Cobalt Digital reinforces its commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions for the broadcast and live production industries.
About Cobalt Digital
Cobalt Digital is a renowned manufacturer and supplier specializing in signal processing technology for the broadcast and production television sectors. The company designs and produces a wide range of products, including audio processing, color correction, frame synchronizers, keying, routers, and multiviewers. Their equipment is utilized in various applications such as broadcasting, mobile production, and sports venues.
News source: Cobalt Digital
