Without question Echolab's Nova 1416 is the most elegant and powerful 1ME, SDI switcher in the world today.
Our industry leading System on Chip architecture assures you of a technological platform that will be as relevant and commanding in future years as it is now.
Given its impressive standard feature set, the Nova 1416 can only be compared to switchers that are twice its price. It has a set standard of 16 Inputs and 16 Outputs.
Included as standard:
• 1 ME SDI Production Switcher
• 16 In / 16 Out SDI Nova Opera Chassis
• 10-bit 4:2:2 (NTSC / PAL)
• 6 Keyers
• 4 Chromakeyers
• 5 Pattern Generators
• 2 x 2D-DVE’s with Rotation
• 12 TIMED AUX / PRG, PRV & Clean Feed
• 2 Matte Generators
• 2 DVE Border Generators
• Frame Buffer (with Alpha Channel Support)
• Graphics Conversion / Photoshop Import
• Ethernet Connectivity
• Full Tally & GPIO
• identity 4 ‘Look Ahead Preview’ Panel
• Fits inside a Standard Rack
The Nova 1416 is based around the popular identity 4 panel that has industry standard "look ahead' preview architecture. The system is broadcast quality 10-bit NTSC / PAL Serial Digital Video and offers unprecedented ease-of-use and familiar operation.
The sleek identity 4 panel fits in a standard rack, is perfect for all production environments and in particular space-limited operations including flight packs and OB vans.
Video Layering
The Echolab Nova 1416 has six keyers for unprecedented layering in a switcher of this size. This offers amazing power in terms of creative control. Four upstream effects keys support luma, chroma, & preset pattern keys. Two of the four effects keyers have integrated DVE' s. Two downstream keyers allow title keying for graphics, logos, and bugs. Both background and key transitions can be set up and previewed with Echolab' s complete look-ahead preview system. Transitions include dissolves and a rich library of over 600 wipe patterns.
Nova 1416
Features: Nova 16 x 16 SDI, fixed I/O Chassis
The most important development of the Echolab Nova Series of SDI Video Production Switchers is that it is virtually a complete 'system on a chip' solution. The compact switcher's engine is a single Xilinx Virtex-II Pro chip which is feature-driven through Echolab proprietary firmware. It is perfect for small studios, ideal for OB Vans and highly portable for almost any type of production environment from control rooms to classrooms. Single chip architecture also means low power consumption, extremely quiet operation, far fewer points of failure due to the massive reduction in overall required parts, and no added thermal intrusion to your rack.
Inputs and Outputs
• 16 In / 16 Out SDI :
(* Echolab Conversion Available! See Echolab Interface Section)
All inputs must be genlocked to the same system timing as the switcher. Input timing has a +/- 18 microsecond timing window, so additional timing adjustments are not necessary.
All inputs may be mapped to any panel crosspoint using the configuration file. In addition to external inputs, Nova has two color matte generators, one frame buffer, and two alpha frame buffers (for organic wipes) that may be accessed by crosspoint.
A sleek intuitive panel with phenomenal flexibility
Nova 1416 features Echolab’s identity4 Panel
Echolab’s identity 4 sleek panel fits in a standard rack, is perfect for all production environments and in particular space-limited operations including flight packs and OB vans.
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1. Universal system control
The world's most powerful, user-friendly system menu to date. The USC offers quick accessible control of virtually every element of switcher operation from wipes to DVE's, Keys, Borders, Patterns. And also provides control of external devices such as VTR's, CG's and Clip-Stores. Twelve bit-mapped LCD buttons for context- sensitive menu-driven operation.
2. Frame Buffers (with alpha channel)
Integrated graphics store. Support for video capture from any source. Software utility for upload and download of images over industry standard networks. Native file support for Nova (.nov) provided via Photoshop plug-in.
3. Dual Power Supply
No downtime! The identity 4 Panel comes standard with dual auto switching power supplies. Indicators show status. Low power consumption (less than 25 watts).
4. Select Bus (with full display LED)
Select BUS allows for easy source assignment for ALL 6 Keyers (video and key), 12 AUX Busses, Effects Borders and multiple Frame Stores.
5. Source Names
All sources both internal and external can be named and mapped to any crosspoint.
6. Program Bus
10 direct cross points with shift allows for rapid access to all sources. LED buttons (Bi-color) show on-air status for confident live production.
7. Preview Bus
Dedicated background source selection for next transition. Flip-flops with “program “ at the end of a background transition.
8. Preview transition function
Dedicated PREVIEW TRANS button. When lit, effects transitions can be manually scrubbed and reviewed with the fader bar BEFORE going to air.
9. Transition control
Frame-accurate wipes and dissolves can be performed through the AUTO TRANSITION button or taken directly to-air via CUT. LED indicators for Auto transition rate and status.
10. Top display and control
Assignable multi-function soft keys and rotary encoders. Large status display for ease in live production.
11. Joystick control
Top quality Penny & Giles three axis joystick for versatile pattern and DVE control.
12. Next transition with “look ahead “ preview
Phenomenal video layering support. 1 background and 4 effects key layers upstream! Separate on air indicators linked to each effects keyer.
Each key layer has standard support for:
• Full linear luminance keys
• luminance chroma keys
• Full pattern generators in each keyer
(Key 3 & 4 also have integrated 2D DVE's
with z-axis rotation
• soft-edged color borders
• key-frame moves
• fly mode - flying video & key
13. Downstream keyers
TWO full function independent, Downstream Keyers. Excellent for simultaneous logo and graphics insertion. Each DSK has independent controls for CUT and AUTO transitions and separate DSK previews and FTB (Fade to Black).
Unprecedented Inter-Connectivity
Under control of Echolab's Real-Time Operating Firmware, the System on Chip topology provides high-speed, next-generation inter connectivity.
At the heart of the system is a standard Compact Flash card, designed to hold all the system firmware to configure and boot the switcher, along with storage for graphics, user data, key memories and other user settings. Under control of a user-accessible mode switch, there are up to eight different configurations of firmware that can be loaded from a single Flash Card.
Echolab Nova & Opera switchers have multiple ports for studio inter connectivity. The RS-422 port allows for implementation of editing protocols so that the switcher may function in a post-production environment. The RS-232 port is available for PC connectivity, and can also be used for automation and/or audio follow capabilities.
1. Tally
Thirty-two map able contact closure tallies in two banks of eight. The common on either bank can accept either ground or external voltage for flexibility of installation.
2. GPIO
Three general-purpose input and two general-purpose output triggers can be easily assigned for an array of switcher functions.
3. Memory card
Flash memory contains the user configuration file, storage for 100's of stills and organic wipes. Allows for graphic and macro storage.
4. Status
Status lights provide reliable monitoring of genlock, processor and disc activity.
5. Ethernet
10/100-Mb Ethernet ports, supporting simultaneous connections to the outside world through Web, TFTP & XML-RPC servers.
6. System technology
The revolutionary Echolab System on Chip design offers unprecedented value and performance with fewer points of failure and flexible upgrade path.
7. Genlock
Serial digital reference for system timing.
8. Edit / serial ports
The serial port supports EIA RS-232.
The edit port supports EIA RS-422
(SMPTE slave)
9. Panel connection
The panel is connected to the frame using standard coax BNC cables. The chassis can be up to 300 meters away.
System on Chip Technology
The most important development of Echolab Video Production Switchers is the remarkable System on Chip architecture. The engine for all new Echolab switchers is a single Xilinx Virtex-II Pro chip, which is feature-driven through Echolab proprietary firmware.
Video production switchers have historically been built with dedicated hardware to achieve a specific, fixed functionality. As switchers have evolved from devices built with discrete transistors to more modern devices with advanced large-scale integration (LSI) IC's, there has been a common limitation that these products have been built with fixed signal and data paths that pre-define the topology of the switcher.
Thus, most switchers are built specifically for set functionality, with limited or no future adaptability. Echolab seriously breaks with tradition in this regard, moving to a re- configurable platform based on single chip FPGA technology, creating an entirely re-programmable video switching system. Echolab's System on Chip architecture takes advantage of two 32-bit PowerPCs running at 270 MHz, embedded directly in the fabric of the Xilinx FPGA.
By absorbing all of the interconnects of the switcher into a single FPGA, all the limitations of a fixed signal path architecture have been removed, and the topology of the switcher can be re-defined over and over through the life of the product with substantial ability to grow as you do.
Hundreds of embedded high-speed multipliers within the FPGA fabric allow a variety of video effects such as wipes, mixes, DVE’s and keys to be performed effortlessly with very-high precision.
Echolab’s System on Chip means that future feature-sets and firmware updates will come as simple downloads from the Internet. That means no more expensive downtime when servicing or updating the switcher. We give you core system firmware updates for FREE for the lifetime of the switcher.
Echolab has chosen Micrium's uC/OS-II Real-Time Operating System for the Opera series. This OS is a priority based, pre-emptive multitasking kernel, which has been certified for use in safety critical applications in medical and high-level reliability aviation instruments. You won’t experience delays and freezes in the operating system that most windows based systems suffer from.
SPECIFICATIONS
NOVA 1416
Video Processing 10-bit 4:2:2 Serial Digital
Standards 525/60 NTSC or 625/50 PAL
External Reference Digital
Inputs
Number of Inputs 16
Input Type SDI
Input Timing Requirement plus / minus 18uS
Equalization Auto, 280 meters maximum
Return loss 15dB minimum
Outputs
Number of Outputs 16
Output Type SDI
Output Signal level 750-850 mV p-p
Rise/Fall Time 400 pS min / 800 pS max (20% - 80%)
Overshoot 8% maximum
Additive Jitter 25 pS p-p typical
Pgm Outputs (2) SDI
Pvw Output SDI
Pgm Clean Feed Out SDI
Optional Aux Outputs (12) SDI
Aux Output routes Any source, Pgm, Pvw
& Clean feed for both DSKs
Power
Power Supply Single supply
Connectivity
Edit port Yes (Used for Integration)
Serial Port Yes (Integration / diagnostics)
Ethernet Yes (Used for Network Integration)
Tally 32 / 8 (4 wiring blocks)
GPIO 3 in, 2 out / User programmable
External memory Compact Flash
Status indicators Status LEDs Yes
CF operation LEDs Yes
Panel display 4 line interactive display
Power status Redundant Power Supply (Panel)
User Configurations
Number of user Modes 8
User Mode selection Yes,
User Mode interface PC based editing
Source naming Yes
Source mapping Any source to any x-point including Genlock
GPIO events User programmable
Lamp saver mode User programmable
NTSC / Pal switchable User programmable
Panel
Control Panel Identity 4
Direct Crosspoints 10
Shifted Crosspoints 10
Crosspoint button type NKK soft touch, tri-color LED
Panel display 4 line interactive
X-point display (sources) Yes, LED
Next transition selectors Bkg, Keys 1 through 4
Preview next transition Yes
Transition rate displays Yes
Fader bars 1
3-Axis Joystick Yes, menu assignable
Incremental Adjustments Rotary encoders
On-air indicator LED "transition" bar graph
Selection bus for Keyers, Aux routing, etc. • Menu driven
Selection "Soft" buttons and knobs • Menu driven
Programmable Menu section • Menu driven
Numeric keypad Yes
Mix / Wipe transition Selection Switches with indicators
DSK transition selectors Pvw, Take, and Cut
Lamp Saver Yes
Redundant power supply Yes
Documentation / Support
Installation and Operation Manual Yes
Panel layout / installation drawing Yes
Training DVD Yes
24/7 Lifetime Phone Tech Support Yes
Options System & training
Additional Inputs for 3408 : 8 (upgrade in module blocks of 4)
Chassis Fully Redundant Power Supply Optional
On-Site Commissioning Purchased by the day Yes
On-site Training Purchased by the day Yes
Graphics Utility Tool - CD Rom / Software
Import / Export / Transfer images between Frame buffer and PC Includes Photoshop plug in to create native Nova (.nov) files Supports alpha channel, resizing and ethernet import/export
DIAGRAMS
OPERA 3408 / 3416
Identity 4 Panel
