Cobalt 9905-MPx 3G/HD/SD Quad-Path Up/Down/Cross Converter Advanced Scaler/Frame Synchronizer

The Cobalt Digital Multi-Path 9905-MPx 3G/HD/SD Quad-Path Up/Down/Cross Converter/Frame Sync/Embed/De-Embed Audio Processor is a Cobalt next-generation advanced scaler/frame synchronizer for the openGear platform. The 9905-MPx provides four independent signal paths of UDX / frame sync / audio embedding and de-embedding on a single open-Gear card. Using our HPF-9000 20-slot frame, this provides up to 24 channels (6 cards) of processing in a single frame. The 9905-MPx represents a new level of openGear packaging density!

The 9905-MPx provides high-density that offers unprecedented multi-input support and flexibility. Independent up/down/cross convert scalers are specifically designed for broadcast video formats, with full ARC control suitable for conversions to or from 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. Discrete AES and MADI audio audio embedding/routing/mixing/de-embedding to any of four processing paths is supported. Standard 3D LUT feature and available color correction provide accommodation of SDR and HDR processing for downstream HDR systems.

Card control/monitoring is available via DashBoard user interface or Cobalt's RESTful-based Reflex protocol. The 9905-MPx can be software-converted to a 4K Quad-Link Input SDM/2SI 4K UDX/Frame Sync card with an option software license.

Key Features

• Multi-Path design offers four independent UDX / frame sync paths (channels) per card
• Flexible AES and MADI embed/de-embed for each path
• Multi-input RP168 clean switch, with manual selection or GPI controlled input selection. Path inputs can also be sourced from alternate path outputs with no external patching.
• Up/Down/Cross Conversion with user ARC control. 3D-LUT is standard feature for all paths.
• Supports all popular formats: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080pSF, 1080p
• Independent four-path ANC bridging, including timecode and closed-captioning processing
• Noise Reduction and Detail Enhancement provide image quality optimization
• Remote control/monitoring via DashboardT software, OGCP-9000 remote control panels or Cobalt's RESTful-based Reflex protocol

Technical Specifications

3G/HD/SD-SDI Input/Outputs
(4) 75Ω inputs (max); (4) inputs can be simultaneously routed to the four UDX/FS paths.
(2x4) 75Ω outputs (max)
SDI Formats Supported
SMPTE 424M, 292M, SMPTE 259M
Return Loss
> 15 dB up to 1.485 GHz, > 10 dB up to 3 GHz
Input Cable Length
120m Belden 1694A cable at 2.97 Gbps
240m Belden 1694A cable at 1.485 Gbps
400m Belden 1694A cable at 270 Mbps
Output Signal Level
800 mV +/-10%
DC Offset
0 V +/- 50 mV
Alignment Jitter (3G/HD/SD)
< 0.3/0.2/0.2 UI
Frame Sync Audio/VIdeo Delay
Max offset
20 frames
Latency (min)
1 frame
User Audio Delay Offset from Video
Bulk delay control
-33 msec to +3000 msec.
Per-channel delay controls
-800 msec to +800 msec
AES Audio Inputs/Outputs
(8) AES-3id 75Ω coaxial ports (max); port direction assignable as inputs or outputs in groups of 4 ports.
MADI Audio Inputs/Outputs
(2) 75Ω coaxial ports (max)
Note
Not all rear modules support full MADI I/O. MADI I/O is a function of Rear Module Used. See Rear Module illustrations for specific information.
HDMI Output
HDMI 2.0 Output; type A standard connector
GPIO
6 GPI (max); 2 GPO (max)
Note
GPIO max capacity is a function of Rear Module used. See Rear Module Options tab for specific information.
Frame Reference Input
(2) reference from frame bus. SMPTE 170M/318M "Black Burst", SMPTE 274M/296M "Tri-Level"
Warranty
5 Year Warranty