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Concerto Multi- & Mixed-Format Routing Switcher Datasheet Concerto Multi- & Mixed-Format Routing Switcher The Concerto routing switcher is ideal for everything from mobile units to broadcast or post-production facilities — as well as telco or cable head ends. Combining multiformat video and audio support Unlike most routing switchers that require dedicated with a scalable, efficient and highly reliable design, input, output and crosspoint boards for new configu- the Concerto routing switcher from Grass Valley, a rations and expansion, it takes just one board to add Belden Brand, is an ideal choice for everything from 32x32 crosspoints of video, audio and/or data — in mobile trucks and OB vans to broadcast or post-pro- any combination — to an existing Concerto chassis. duction facilities. Its optional 48 VDC power supply It takes only four boards to configure up to a 128x128 also makes it a perfect fit in telco or cable head-end matrix. facilities. For high reliability, the Concerto routing switcher fea- The Concerto supports mixed-signal formats, includ- tures low power consumption, a minimal component ing analog audio and video, as well as SD and 3G/ count and a design that maximizes cooling. For easy HD/SD digital video, AES/EBU digital audio, time- serviceability, its active components are front-remov- code and RS-422 data for machine control—all able and hot swappable for safe, on-air maintenance. within a single chassis. It offers a variety of rear panel The Concerto is supported by all Grass Valley control connectors. It even supports the routing of digital solutions and can be equipped with Maestro mas- audio and analog audio on the same level. ter control engines. It also supports the Grass Valley The Concerto routing switcher scales to 128x128 NetCentral status and monitoring application. configurations and support three chassis: a 7 RU chassis that can handle up to 4 levels of 32x32, one Multiformat Flexibility by Design level of 128x128, or any combination in between; a 4 The Concerto routing switcher supports multiple RU chassis that supports either two levels of 32x32 mixed signal types in the same chassis, including or one level of 64x64; and an 8 RU chassis that that analog audio and video; SD and 3G/HD/SD digital supports all signal types up to 128x128 and can be video; AES/EBU digital audio; timecode; and RS-422 used for hosting up to four Maestro master-control data for machine control. engines. All Concerto boards are compatible with any The slots in the Concerto chassis are not format sen- of these chassis. Optional time division multiplexing sitive and you can easily remove and reconfigure its (TDM) backbone supports audio routing configura- rear panels. This design makes the system easy to tions up to 256x256 using the two 7 or 8 RU chassis. expand or modify. It also provides tremendous flex- ibility when laying out a multiformat system. It’s just as easy, for example, for the 7 RU chassis to house a 128x128 serial digital video level as two 64x64 levels for serial digital video and AES/EBU audio respec- tively, or as four 32x32 levels each handling its own format. www.grassvalley.com 1 Concerto Multi- & Mixed-Format Routing Switcher KEY FEATURES • Three chassis choices: • Optional TDM backbone for linear expansion of audio routing to – 8 RU for 128x128 signal routing and Maestro master control 256x256 – 7 RU for 128x128 signal routing • Integrated A/D and D/A conversion for audio with selectable processing – 4 RU for 64x64 signal routing for mono normal, mix, reverse and dual left/right • Supports mixing and matching different signal types in the same frame: • Supported by all Grass Valley control solutions – Analog audio and video • Front-accessible boards, power supplies and fans for quick hot-swap- – SD and 3G/HD/SD digital video pable service and expansion – AES/EBU digital audio • Sophisticated output monitoring outputs for quality control and signal – Timecode integrity analysis – Data (RS-422) • Supports NetCentral for SNMP-based monitoring • Single-board linear expansion in 32x32 increments up to 128x128 As one would expect from a true multiformat Linear Scalability Makes for Easy destinations and levels across multiple chassis to solution, the Concerto routing switcher provides Upgrades create a single 256x256 audio routing switcher in two independent internal sync reference inputs 14 RU. Optional redundant TDM boards are also The Concerto routing switcher features a linearly for video; this approach eliminates the need for available. scalable design to make future growth easy and multiple chassis in multistandard facilities. For cost-effective. Unlike most systems that require example, PAL or NTSC sync can be assigned to Ensuring High Reliability dedicated input, output and crosspoint boards individual, user-selectable outputs. Designed for low power consumption, the for expansion, it takes only a single board to Concerto routing switcher minimizes its use of The unique I/O architecture of the routing switcher change a 32x32 router to a 64x64 configuration components to help ensure high reliability and makes it the perfect tool for bridging analog and only four boards to configure a full 128x128 availability. A basic 32x32 level, for example, and digital environments; one frame accommo- routing switcher. Concerto offers separate rear- requires only a board and a rear panel. What’s dates analog and digital video and audio signals panel modules with no active components that more, its built-in, multiple fan, forced-air cooling simultaneously. can be installed and pre-wired in preparation for ensures optimal performance and reliability with- future expansion. Choose the amount of expan- As an added bonus, the analog audio boards of out requiring external fan units. the Concerto include built-in A/D and D/A con- sion needed and only pay for that amount. To further maximize uptime, configure Concerto verters for routing signals between analog and What’s more, the Concerto routing switcher sup- routing switcher with complete control and power digital environments. For facilities transitioning ports expansion to 256x256 configurations for redundancy for mission-critical applications — or from analog to digital, this capability is significant analog and digital audio via optional TDM expan- with a single controller and power supply for less because it simplifies wiring and eliminates the sion boards. This straightforward, industry-stan- demanding applications. need for additional audio-conversion equipment. dard technique simplifies cabling between frames and eliminates the need for secondary switches The Concerto chassis also features alarm relay and distribution amplifiers. Using just four coaxial outputs to alert facility management and engi- cables per TDM connection, expand all sources, neering personnel of system anomalies. Flexible Design and Linear Scalability 32x32 Matrix Boards Quad Fan Module 25 21 17 13 9 5 1 31 27 23 19 15 11 7 MON IN MON OUT INPUTS OUTPUTS SD EXP 22 18 14 10 6 2 28 24 20 16 12 8 IN 1 2 AUDIO/DATA TDM 31 29 27 26 23 19 15 11 7 3 32 29 25 21 17 13 9 5 3 1 Board EXP 1 2 OUT 32 30 28 24 20 16 12 8 4 30 26 22 18 14 10 6 4 2 25 21 17 13 9 5 1 31 27 23 19 15 11 7 MON IN MON OUT INPUTS OUTPUTS Analog EXP 22 18 14 10 6 2 28 24 20 16 12 8 IN 1 2 Video AUDIO/DATA TDM 31 29 27 26 23 19 15 11 7 3 32 29 25 21 17 13 9 5 3 1 EXP Board 1 2 OUT 32 30 28 24 20 16 12 8 4 30 26 22 18 14 10 6 4 2 EXP. OUT 1 2 AES 7 RU INPUTS EXP. OUT 1 2 Audio Board EXP. OUT 1 2 Analog INPUTS EXP. OUT 1 2 Audio Board E-NET 1 E-NET 2 EXT DC IN SERIAL 1 SERIAL 2 AES REF VIDEO REF 1 VIDEO REF 2 Redundant Dual, Looping Controller Boards Power Supplies Video Reference The unique I/O architecture of the Concerto routing switcher makes it easy to mix analog and digital formats in the same chassis. Input, output and crosspoint functions are on a single board for easy system expansion. www.grassvalley.com 32 Concerto Multi- & Mixed-Format Routing Switcher Ensuring High Serviceability Digital Audio Board The Concerto routing switcher also offers maximum serviceability. Its pas- The router’s digital audio board not only complies with AES and EBU stan- sive rear panel permits hot swapping of all boards from the front of the dards, it includes more advanced features such as synchronous AES/EBU chassis — even power supplies and fans. This approach keeps the routing switching (for signals sampled at 48 kHz), attributes control (as described in switcher online during upgrades and to avoid going behind the equipment the stereo analog audio section) and silent switching to eliminate pops and rack to perform any service-oriented tasks. clicks that can be introduced by signal-level differences. If the audio signal All Concerto video and audio boards have monitor outputs for quality being switched is a 48 kHz signal but does not conform to the required assurance and signal-integrity analysis equipment. The routing switcher 48 kHz sampling rate, the board will convert the signal using high-qual- also supports the Grass Valley NetCentral Simple Network Management ity add/drop sampling technology so that the signal can be switched Protocol (SNMP)-based application for remote monitoring. synchronously. When used with the analog audio board, the digital audio board can be Full Control System Support used for D/A conversion, eliminating the need for dedicated tie-lines or The Concerto routing switcher is supported by all Grass Valley control solu- additional conversion equipment.
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