Compact Production Switcher
Carbonite Ultra Solo
Carbonite Ultra Solo is a UHD production switcher that is designed to deliver professional switching in a compact and cost-effective package.
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Professional Switching,
simplified
No matter its size or scope, live video production is demanding. The compact and powerful Carbonite Ultra Solo shares the same professional toolset as its larger counterparts, allowing operators to create compelling, eye-catching content easily.
Small size,
solid performance
Carbonite Ultra Solo offers exceptional production capability in a compact, affordable footprint…
Best
of breed
Carbonite has been the leading mid-size production switcher line for over a decade.
Built to perform,
built to last
Like all Ross products, Carbonite Ultra Solo is manufactured in Ross Video’s facility and is rigorously tested…
Getting started
Choose the option that suits your needs best—
Carbonite Ultra Solo is available in two different form factors:
An all-in-one system that incorporates the frame and control surface electronics in a single compact unit or a
1RU frame that can be controlled by separate hardware or a software-based control panel.
Flexible ME Resources
Carbonite Ultra Solo’s powerful ME bank and two independent MiniMEs, for added transition and layering capacity, allow even complex effects to be managed easily and confidently. The full ME provides six keyers, while the MiniMEs, with two independent keyers each, are the perfect tools for feeding on-set monitors or IMAG displays.
One-Button Control
Carbonite UItra Solo features a powerful macro system that allows operators to easily create customized events to control switcher operations and external devices. Its onboard memory system with flexible store and recall functionality provides simple, one-button access to operator-built effects.
Multiple Control Points
Carbonite Ultra Solo is fully compatible with the TouchDrive™ line of physical Control Panels that put most switcher operational parameters at the operator’s fingertips. In addition, DashBoard extends the configuration and control of Carbonite Ultra Solo to any network-connected computer, making remote system monitoring or multi-user operations simple.
Multi-Format Capability
Carbonite Ultra Solo is designed to meet a facility’s current and future needs by fully supporting HD and UHD operations. Input, output, ME and MiniME count are identical regardless of the switcher format, making Carbonite Ultra Solo a worry-free platform for growing productions.
Production Sequencer
Production Sequencer is a simple but powerful tool that assists operators with repeatable elements within live production. In addition to Memory or Custom Control macro operations, the Sequencer allows operators to link a series of tasks, events or device controls together for reliable and repeatable playback.
USB Webcam
Carbonite Ultra Solo is the first Ross production switcher to incorporate a webcam output for conferencing or live streaming applications. This provides a means to easily integrate a user-selected switcher output with third-party streaming applications.
Audio Mixer Evolved
Carbonite Ultra Solo’s internal RAVE audio mixer provides a professional toolset for audio processing, mixing, and routing
Carbonite Ultra Solo Key Specs
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SDI Inputs
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12
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12
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Input Frame Sync / Format Converter
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6
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6
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Input Proc Amp / Colour Correctors
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6
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–
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SDI Outputs
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5
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5
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Output Format Converters
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5
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2
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Output Proc Amp / Color Correctors
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5
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UVC USB-C Webcam Output *Coming Soon*
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Included
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Included
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Full ME Banks
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1
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1
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Independent Key Layers per Full ME
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6
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6
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Transition / Media Keyers per Full ME
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1
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1
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MiniME Banks
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2
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2
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Independent Key Layers per MiniME
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2
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2
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MultiViewer with Shift mode
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1
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1
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DVE Channels
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4
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2
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Ultrachrome ™ Chroma-Keyers
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2
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1
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Mediastores (video or video/key)
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4
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2
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Mediastore RAM Capacity
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6 GB
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6 GB
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H.264 Clip Player w/audio
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1
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1**
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Contact Closure Tallies
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24
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24
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GPI/O
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24
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24
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AES Audio Output
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1
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1
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RAVE Audio Mixer License
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Included
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Included
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Production Sequencers
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Included
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Included
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Device Control
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Included
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Included
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Memory System
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Included
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Included
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Custom Control Macros
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Included
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Included
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XPression LiveCG
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Included
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Included
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* MediaStores 1 & 3 and 2 & 4 each share approximately 3GB
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**HD media files upscaled using an onboard upconverter
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