Production Switchers
Acuity
Flagship Production Switcher
At a glance
Be the Conductor of Your Media Symphony
If you’re at the top of a major broadcast/live event operation, chances are you’re looking for industry-leading, future-proof capabilities backed by rock-solid service and support. If you could see behind the walls of the world’s largest most consummate broadcasters, you would see one Ross Acuity switcher after another.
At the heart of everything we do at Ross is our switcher technology – and Acuity is our top-of-the-line switcher designed to handle the world’s most challenging live events. Built to easily adapt to evolving technology, Acuity is built with the biggest creative feature set for the biggest productions.
Meet the Demands
Acuity is the most powerful production switcher ever designed by Ross Video. It provides extensive compositing and transition capabilities and customizable features that can address the needs of even the most complex productions.
Engage with your Audience
Acuity’s amazing effects repertoire, including 2D and available 3D DVEs with Warp and Curvilinear effects, on-board MediaStores for still and animated files, and Aux Mixing and Keying allow operators to create eyeball-engaging effects that help advance any storyline.
Multifeed Magic
Complicated productions often come with complex signal routing requirements for secondary feeds, on-set monitor displays, clean feed outputs, and more. Acuity’s extensive multifeed capabilities can meet those challenges while reducing dependency on external routing systems.
Right-Sized
Acuity is available in two different frame sizes with expandable ME and MultiViewer capabilities. And either frame can be paired with one of six available Control Panels, each with expanded “Double-Down” versions.
Future-Ready
Available 12G Multiprocessing Input boards with integrated Frame Syncs, Format Converters, SDR-HDR Converters, and Proc Amp/Color Correctors provide an all-encompassing upgrade path to UHD operations.
Control, Control, Control
Acuity features the widest range of device control protocols of any Ross production switcher. From audio mixers to tally systems, chances are that if a device can be controlled, Acuity can do it.
Upgrade Your Acuity Today
Download the latest release of Acuity software at no cost to take advantage of the most up-to-date feature additions.
Acuity Overview Video
The Acuity Production Switcher combines limitless production power with aesthetic beauty and unprecedented connectivity.
Features
Ross Video Communities!
The platform offers a place for live production professionals to come together to share their experiences, solve problems, find answers to questions and discuss best practices.
Future Ready
When the time comes to flip the switch to UHD, Acuity is ready. Its 12G Multiprocessing modules provide a host of features
- Simultaneous SDI 3G quad-link and 12G single-link connectivity for up to 15 (4RU) or 30 (8RU) inputs
- 3G Level A Level B Converters
- UHD Quad 2SI Converters
- Built-in Frame Sync and Format Converters
- Dedicated Proc Amp and Color Correctors
- SDR HDR Dynamic Range Converters
- Input MultiViewers that can be assigned to outputs directly or used as sources in System MultiViewers
Control Panels
Choose from one of 6 control panels, then match it to the chassis that best suits your application.
Acuity 4 Control Panels
| Acuity 4 | Acuity 4DD |
|---|---|
| • 40 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 4 Mix Effects Control Rows (Stripes) • 40 Custom Control Macro Buttons with 48 Banks |
• 38 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 4 Crosspoint Row Source selection buttons • 4 Mix Effects Control Rows (Stripes) • 37 Custom Control Macro Buttons with 48 Banks |
Acuity 3 Control Panels
| Acuity 3 | Acuity 3DD |
|---|---|
| • 32 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 3 Mix Effects Control Rows (Stripes) • 32 Custom Control Macro Buttons with 48 Banks |
• 30 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 4 Crosspoint Row Source selection buttons • 3 Mix Effects Control Rows (Stripes) • 29 Custom Control Macro Buttons with 48 Banks |
Acuity 3M Control Panels
| Acuity 3M | Acuity 3MDD |
|---|---|
| • 24 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 3 Mix Effects Control Rows (Stripes) • 24 Custom Control Macro Buttons with 48 Banks |
• 22 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 4 Crosspoint Row Source selection buttons • 3 Mix Effect Control Rows (Stripes) • 21 Custom Control Macro Buttons with 48 Banks |
Acuity 2X Control Panels
| Acuity 2X | Acuity 2XDD |
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| • 32 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 2 Mix Effects Control Rows (Stripes) • 32 Custom Control Macro Buttons with 48 Banks |
• 30 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 4 Crosspoint Row Source selection buttons • 2 Mix Effects Control Rows (Stripes) • 29 Custom Control Macro Buttons with 48 banks |
Acuity 2M Control Panels
| Acuity 2M | Acuity 2MDD |
|---|---|
| • 24 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 2 Mix Effects Control Rows (Stripes) • 24 Custom Control macro Buttons with 48 Banks |
• 22 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 4 Crosspoint Row Source selection buttons • 2 Mix Effects Control Rows (Stripes) • 21 Custom Control Macro Buttons with 48 Banks |
Acuity 1S Control Panels
| Acuity 1S | Acuity 1SDD |
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| • 24 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 1 Mix Effects Control Row (Stripe) • 24 Custom Control macro Buttons with 48 Banks |
• 22 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics • 4 Crosspoint Row Source selection buttons • 1 Mix Effects Control Row (Stripe) • 21 Custom Control Macro Buttons with 48 Banks |
Carbonite Black 1 Panel
A great choice for a lower-cost secondary or satellite panel. The CB1 is also perfect as a primary panel in OverDrive Automated Production Control installs:
• 16 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics
• 1 Mix Effects Control Row (Stripe)
• 64 Custom Control Macro Buttons with Split Row Mnemonics
Carbonite Black 2 Panel
A great choice for a lower-cost secondary or satellite panel. The CB1 is also perfect as a primary panel in OverDrive Automated Production Control installs:
• 16 Crosspoint Buttons on Panel with Mnemonics
• 2 Mix Effects Control Row (Stripe)
• 64 Custom Control Macro Buttons with Split Row Mnemonics
Specifications
| FEATURES | Acuity 4RU | Acuity 8RU |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Definition Inputs | Up to 60 | Up to 120 |
| Multi-Definition Outputs | Up to 40 | Up to 60 |
| Mix Effect Buses (MEs) | Up to 6.5 | Up to 8 |
Acuity U
A place for online self-directed learning of the Acuity Production Switcher.
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Switcher Comparison Matrix
Installation Guides
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3D DVE Installation
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3G Video Processor Installation
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Aux Control Panel Mounting
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Aux Power Module Installation
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Control Panel Module Installation
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Evertz IP Board Installation
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Extended Tallies Installation
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Frame Board Installation
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Frame HDD Replacement
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Frame PSU Fan Replacement
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In-Desk Mounting
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Panel CompactFlash Replacement
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Panel Row Addition
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OSD Remote
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SideBox Installation
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SideShot-NG Installation
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Touchscreen Replacement