October 2013 – Analog Way is excited to introduce PulseA², a new versatile Mixer / Native Matrix Switcher. PulseA² is based on Analog Way’s new Midraâ„¢ platform, the core of a brand new line of mid-range Mixers / Seamless Switchers. The Midraâ„¢ platform consists of 6 products: QuickVu, QuickMatriX, SmartMatriXA², Saphyr, EikosA² and PulseA².
Analog Way
is pleased to renew its line of mid-range Mixers Seamless Switchers with the
Midraâ„¢
platform. Based on
Midraâ„¢
, the
offers a new design and innovative functionalities, including some advanced features inherited from the
LiveCoreâ„¢
series,
Analog Way
’s range of Premium Presentation Mixers.
A new architecture
Compared to the
Pulse
which was launched in 2009, the new
benefits from several major improvements, bringing the product to the next level.
comes in a 2RU enclosure with a deeper chassis, ensuring better air circulation and cooling of the device.
The product offers upgraded connectivity, through 8 seamless inputs and 14 input plugs: 4 x Universal Analog, 4 x DVI-D, 4 x HDMI and 2 x 3G-SDI plugs. Thanks to the CleanCut effect, the
can operate fast and seamlessly switch between any of its 14 input plugs without fade through black or loss of sync.
EDID management is now standard for inputs 1 through 6 for computer sources.
features a matrix mode with 2 outputs. To fit any display resolution, including non-standard formats like LED walls and rear-projection cubes,
offers custom output format management.
Ultra-performing processing with smart functionalities
Thanks to optimized programming and a new architecture, the
offers Fast Seamless Switching, with a 50% speed gain in control parameter response. The de-interlacing process on the
was significantly improved, similar in quality to the process available on the
LiveCoreâ„¢
series.
offers two frame layers, with background and foreground positions. Thanks to the new Quick Frame function, a foreground frame can quickly hide all other layers when necessary.
Preset management was also optimized, and the
offers smart functions such as Swap and Split. Available using hot keys, these functions allow users to switch between a PIP and a live background source (Swap), or the display of two PIPs side-by-side on a colored or frame background (Split).
Advanced audio management
Major new assets available on the
Midraâ„¢
generation of Mixers Seamless Switchers also include advanced management of audio and embedded audio. The
can easily embed or de-embed digital audio on HDMI and DVI-D connectors on inputs and outputs, ensuring better processing and quality of the video and audio mix.
The signal to noise ratio was notably improved, and fine-tuning of the gain on analog signals can be easily made through a comprehensive audio section available on the machine user interface. Routing mode allows the audio of any input to be associated to any output.
A new user interface: the RCSA²
The RCSA² is a user-friendly graphic interface designed for the
Midraâ„¢
platform, and inspired by the
Web RCS
of the
LiveCoreâ„¢
series.
As an AIR application, the
RCSA²
is compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux. It offers 3 main sections to setup and control the
: Setup, Edit and Live.
The section to control audio signals includes the main elements of an audio console, including a potentiometer and a VU meter.
The
Midraâ„¢
series can also be controlled by several
Analog Way
’s Remote Controllers, including
Orchestra
and
Vertige
(available 1st semester 2014).
All products based on the
Midraâ„¢
platform received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification.
Analog Way
’s new
will be demonstrated at several international tradeshows starting October 2013: InfoComm Middle East & Africa (United Arab Emirates – Booth #TA-115), Satis (France – Booth #D65) and LDI (United States of America – Booth #2231).
