The Ross Video Carbonite Black Solo 1 M/E Switcheris an HD/SD video production switcher with an integrated control surface providing versatile switching in a highly portable format that's easy to set up. Supporting multi-format video resolutions up to 1080p60, the Solo incorporates nine inputs including six SDI and three HDMI, and six outputs including five SDI and one HDMI.

Full control of the Carbonite Black Solo can be accessed through the top control surface. Switch inputs, control remote PTZ cameras, and apply effects, overlays, or graphics in real time with a full set of tactile button controls, joystick, and a weighted T-bar. Remote control is also an option via the DashBoard software interface for Mac, Windows, or Linux.

The Solo's multiviewer output supports up to 10 source displays and features multiple layouts, tally, labeling, and a clock function. Features include robotic camera control for VISCA, Canon BU series, and Ross Cambot cameras. Features typically found in larger switchers that are offered by the Solo include two floating effects channels for PiP or 2D transitions, assignable effects modules, four-channel animation storage with audio, one floating UltraChrome chroma keyer, and powerful 10-bit processing for advanced keying and effects.

Inputs: 6 x SDI, 3 x HDMI    Outputs: 5 x SDI, 1 x HDMI    Integrated Control Surface    Supports up to 1080p60 Video    1 x Full ME with 5 Keys, 2 x MiniME    10-Source Multiviewer, Multiple Layouts    Robotic Camera Control    4 x Media Stores    RossTalk Graphics System Control    Full 10-Bit Processing in HD & SD Modes

Its fully configurable layouts include automatic source naming with tally and border control. This low-latency Multiviewer has access to all external and internal sources. The Multiviewer has user-selectable layouts with the individual choice of border, tally, and UMD label display for each source. In addition, a user-configurable clock can be sized and positioned anywhere on the multiview screen.

An XPression LiveCG software license is included to provide graphics in your productions. For more advanced motion graphics, XPression Go, Prime, or Studio systems are well integrated with the Carbonite Black Solo configurations.

The 3G signals contain twice the data of standard HD, and yet the Carbonite Black Solo has all the horsepower required to ensure no operational restrictions exist when used in this mode.

The DashBoard LiveAssist control interface combines with Carbonite's MediaManager browser to provide intuitive control over switcher settings, media store graphics, and animations.

With ViewControl, it is possible to create an entire production from a simple and very intuitive interface. Complex transition elements are shown as thumbnails surrounding the live source windows.

Carbonite's powerful and unique intelligent resource management system permits stored keys and backgrounds to be recalled to preview without disturbing what is currently on the air. This system enables multiple 'scenes' to be stored and recalled in a manner that would normally require a much larger multi-ME switcher.

• 1 RU frame can be controlled from soft or hard panels
• Panel ergonomics with ViewControl and DashBoard operations
• Controls devices such as robotic camera, video server, and audio mixer control interfaces
• Simple to set up and use
• Multi-screen production
• Four media-stores with audio for animations and stills
• DashBoard LiveAssist GUI with MediaManager Web UI
• Animated MediaWipes transitions
• MemoryAI recall to preview
• Custom control macros
• Two channels of 2D DVEs
• Effects memory with MemoryAI
• Mixed SDI and HDMI I/O
• 4-channel media store
• MediaWipes with audio playback
• Multi-format production
• UltraChrome advanced chroma keying
• Talk protocol and device control
• LiveEDL (requires external TC – serial converter)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will these modems work with Solo Plus in Bangladesh?

A: Yes, the LiveU Solo Connect 2-Modem Bundle for Solo Video Encoder will also support working with the Solo Pro. However, the modem will not support working outside the USA.

Q: 2. Do you specify which service providers these modems will be used with when ordering or will they work with any major service provider?

A: LiveU Solo Connect has its own subscription plans that is based off the ATT network.

Q: 3. I can purchase these modems and use my own data sims and forego the Connect subscription, right?

A: Yes, you may use your own data sims with the LiveU Solo Connect 2-Modem Bundle for Solo Video Encoder.

Q: 4. Is it possible to use both the SDI and HDMI inputs on the LiveU Solo at the same time? (e.g. to stream two camera inputs at the same time)

A: Unfortunately it is not. You are able to use either HDMI or SDI, you cannot connect 2 cameras at the same time to a single transmitter.

Q: 5. Is there a monthly fee?

A: The LiveU Solo Connect 2-Modem Bundle for Solo Video Encoder will incur a cost to use monthly if using the modems for bonded streaming. See the link below for further details: https://bhpho.to/3XfWHH6

Q: 6. Does the equipment come with a power charger and extension cables for internet modems? What exactly is in this package? What is the virtual cloud server? What is the difference of this package with the one that costs 1849 dollars?

A: Hi bamk R. Yes it comes with a power connection and everything you see here. The package you are looking at is for our Solo HDMI bundle. The cloud server is where we do our bonding, apply our panted LRT (LiveU Reliable Transport) algorithm to the signal for the highest possible quality stream. The main difference between this and the more expensive one is the connections on the unit. The higher priced model has both HDMI and SDI inputs. Hope this answers your questions.

Q: 7. Can you play full videos from any of the media store and control them from the mixer surface?

A: The Media-Store of the Ross Video Carbonite Black Solo 1 M/E Live Production Video Switcher can be used with pre-stored graphics and animations, it is not designed for full videos.

Q: 8. Does the power supply come included with this unit?

A: Yes, the power supply is included with this product.

Q: 9. Could this stream simultaneously to Facebook and YouTube and Twitter?Does it get the streaming keys by itself after initial setup, or they have to be inputted every session?Once setup is it a simple operation?Thanks a lotMichael

A: Reports indicate that you can only use one stream at a time. If you log into YouTube, it gets the keys by itself and you can use the same set-up time and time again. If you use Facebook, you have to set it up each time.

Q: 10. Whats in the box? Does it come with the AC adaptor for non bundle package?

A: An AC power adapter is included in the box.