Ross Video
Acuity

Ross Video

Acuity

Discover the advanced specifications of Ross Video Acuity production switchers—featuring modular control panels, multi-definition inputs and outputs, UHD 4K support, powerful signal processing, 12G SDI and IP connectivity, multi-viewers, automation, and robust redundancy for seamless, high-performance live production.

Product code
ACUITY
Category
Video

Specifications

Key Features

Multi-Panel Operation
(1 Master, 8 Satellites)

Fully Modular Control Panels

Number of Panels Available
6

Full RGB Color Mnemonic Displays

Maximum Assignable Tallies
144

Automation Control via OverDrive

N+1 Redundant Power Supplies
(optional)

Key Features

Signal Processing Format: 59.94 Hz Frame Rate
480i, 480i 16:9, 720p, 1080i, 1080P (3G Level A), 2160P (quad link UHD-1)
Signal Processing Format: 50 Hz Frame Rate
576i, 576i 16:9, 720p, 1080i, 1080P (3G Level A), 2160P (quad link UHD-1)
Signal Processing Format: 24 Hz Frame Rate
1080P, 1080PsF
Signal Processing Format: 23.98 Hz Frame Rate
1080PsF
Signal Processing Format: 29.97 Hz Frame Rate
1080P
Maximum Number of Multi-Definition Inputs
60 (4RU Frame), 120 (8RU Frame)
Maximum Number of Multi-Definition Outputs
40 (4RU Frame), 60 (8RU Frame)
Maximum Number of MEs
6.5 (4RU Frame), 8 (8RU Frame, .5 ME not supported with 8 Full MEs)
Keyers per ME
8 (selectable 2 or 4 on .5 ME)
UltraChrome Keyers per ME
2
Maximum Number of AuxKeys
10 (4RU Frame), 15 (8RU Frame)
Total Keyers in Fully Populated System, inc. AuxKeys
64 (4RU Frame), 87 (8RU Frame)

MultiFeed with 6 Program Outputs for Each ME

Number of Standard 2D DVE/Resizers
16 per ME with DVE combiner (2 DVEs per key channel)
Number of Optional 3D DVEs
4 per ME, (2 channels with key and fill)
Warps and Curvilinear Effects
Standard with 3D DVE option

Key Trails and Advanced Recursive Effects

Internal MultiViewers
20 Windows / Dual Head (installed in unused ME slots)
Source MultiViewers
20 Window MultiViewer per MultiProcessing input Card (optional)
Input Frame Syncs and Conversion
Via Optional MultiProcessing input cards
Internal SSD Drive for Media Files, Show and Configuration Storage
240 GB
Number of Media Stores
4 per ME plus 4 channel Global Store
Media Store RAM Capacity
8 GB for each ME MediaStore and a 4 GB Global Store
Event Memory System and Custom Control Macros
1,000 Memories and 2,304 Custom Controls per setup file
SmartConversion – On-The-Fly Format Conversion
Standard software feature, optional openGear conversion frame

Preview Overlay

Tally, GPIO and Contact Closures
36 Tally, 24 GPIO & 24 Programmable Contact Closures
N+1 Redundant Power Supplies
(optional)
12G Multiprocessing Cards
Each Card Includes:
Inputs
20 SDI Inputs: 5 12G SDI inputs or 20 3G SDI inputs
Frame Synchronizers with Format Conversion
8 freely assignable FSFCs per card

1080P Level B to Level A Conversion per Input

Input Card MultiViewer
Able to display all 20 inputs as a single source, be included as a source insider of another MultiViewer.
UHD Quad Square Division to 2SI Converter
2 converters (eliminates the Input Module MultiViewer)
IP Input Card
Each Card Includes:
10G SFP Ethernet Modules
12 (6 Primary, 6 Redundant)
SDI Inputs
21
IP Output Card
Each Card Includes:

Specification from Ross Video