Master Control Switchers
MC1

At a Glance
Keying, Channel Branding & Master Control
MC1 is a keying, branding and master control system that scales to the needs of your SD, HD or UHD playout channel from simple logo insertion to fully automated master control. It is part of a complete Ross suite of Master Control tools but can also be integrated into an existing channel playout and distribution chain, adapting to existing tools and workflow, including most popular automation and EAS systems.
MC1 offers high quality keying, mixing and logo insertion capabilities plus DVE and audio processing tools to realize your channel and brand’s potential, built on the robust openGear platform providing a rock-solid installation.
Workflow
Deliver on-air product that leverages trusted infrastructure and workflows with the graphics, playout, and automation workflow of your choice. Don’t be limited by fixed bundled solutions that may not meet your needs or integrate with the rest of your facility.
Quality of On-Air Product
Ensure the quality and accuracy of your on-air product. MC1 doesn’t limit your choices of graphic workflow, you get to choose the one that satisfies your production or workflow requirement best. Its hardware-based engine means that, even in UHD, you maintain all advanced processing features allowing you to achieve your unique look and branding needs.
Scalable
Right-size the system to meet your budget and system needs. MC1 is designed from the ground up to meet the scalability needs of your application. It is part of the openGear modular platform and can support multi-channel solutions in a single frame. It seamlessly links to Ultrix or 3rd-party routing systems for flexible input and output growth.
Rock Solid
MC1 UHD is designed as a module for the openGear signal processing platform. openGear is a proven platform built for applications demanding the highest reliability with a modular design and redundancy features. UHD SDI technology is proven, easy to use and troubleshoot.
Total Control
Manage multiple Master Controls with ease from an intuitive DashBoard touchscreen or tactile hardware control panel. Run in manual or automated or semi-automated, supporting most popular automation systems.
The Full Package
MC1 is part of a compete suite Master Control solutions from Ross, including Multiviewers, frame synchronizers, graphics, playout, and advanced audio processing.
Features
Simple Branding or Full Master Control
MC1 UHD can be used as a stand-alone keyer for program branding, or as the heart of a larger, full-feature master control system.

- Video Inputs:
- 6 x SD / HD / 3G / 12G-SDI
- HD-BNC
- Video Outputs:
- 6 x SD / HD / 3G / 12G-SDI
- HD-BNC
- Video Format Support:
- SD: 480i59.94, 576i50
- HD: 720p50/59.94, 1080i50/59.94, 1080p50/59.94
- UHD: 2160p50/59.94
- AES Audio Input (GATOR-4A only):
- 8 x AES3id (75Ω unbalanced)
- HD-BNC
- AES Audio Input (GATOR-4B only):
- 8 x AES3 (110Ω balanced)
- WECO terminal block
- Ancillary Data
- Selectable pass-through or deletion of HANC and VANC payloads
- GPI / Tally
- TSL v3.1 Tally/UMD protocol (Serial/IP)
- 4 x TTL GPI/Tally, non-isolated, WECO terminal block
- Ref:
- Blackburst or Tri-Level sync
- Direct input or shared openGear frame reference
Video Features
- Background A/B Mix with clean switching
- Cut / V-fade / Crossfade transition
- 4 Keyers
- 2 External Key/Fill Inputs
- 2 Animated Logo Generators
- Support for BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TGA
- Animated logo sequences
- FTP or XPression RossLinq interface
- Fade to Black
- Optional 2D Squeezeback DVEM
Audio Features
- Audio Shuffle
- Audio Gain / Invert
- Audio processing presets per video source
- Quiet audio switching and transitions
- Sage-protocol interface (serial or Ethernet)
- Dedicated Crawl generation
- Adjustable size, position, color, scroll speed
- Audio duck and alert tone insertion
Automation and Integration
- Rosslinq interface to XPression LiveCG
- External Router: Ultrix or 3rd-party routers via GV SMS-7000
- Master Control Automation via Presmaster protocol
- RossTalk
- GPI
- TSL Tally/UMD v3.1
Control
- DashBoard configuration and on-air control GUI
- Optional hard control surface (MC1-PANEL-16)
Physical
- GATOR-2: 2-slot openGear card (up to 10 cards per OGX frame)
- GATOR-4A: 4-slot openGear card (up to 5 cards per OGX or OG3 frame)
- GATOR-4B: 4-slot openGear card (up to 5 cards per OGX or OG3 frame)
- openGear frame requires Advanced Networking option
Warranty
- 5-year warranty
ORDERING CODE | DESCRIPTION |
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GATOR-MC1 | Gator MC1-UHD Mixer/Keyer, including 4 keyers, background mix and support for SD/HD/3G formats. Optional UHD, Master Control and DVE licenses. |
MC1-12G-LICENSE | Adds support for UHD video formats. |
MC1-MASTERCTRL-LICENSE | Master Control License for MC1-GATOR Platform. Adds automation, EAS, router and TSL Tally support. |
MC1-DVE-1CH-LICENSE | Adds 2D squeezeback DVE. Requires MC1-MASTERCTRL-LICENSE |
Hardware Options | DESCRIPTION |
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Gator-2 R4-Gator |
GATOR-MC1 Card with: 6in / 6out SDI No discrete audio 2 slots View Rear Module |
Gator-4A R3A-GATOR |
GATOR-MC1 Card with: 6in / 6out SDI 8 unbalanced AES 4 slots View Rear Module |
GATOR-4B R3B-GATOR |
GATOR-MC1 Card with: 6in / 6out SDI 8 balanced AES 4 slots View Rear Module |
MC1-PANEL-16 | Hard Control Panel for MC1-UHD See Product Details |
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Downloads
Manuals
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MC1-DB-CLN QuickStart Guide
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MC1-MK Installation Manual
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MC1-MK Operation Manual
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MC1-MK Comtrol DM Setup Sheet
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MC1-MK QuickStart Guide
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MC1-MK EAS-911 Setup Sheet
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MC1-MK GVG Series 7000 Setup Sheet
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MC1-MK NK-VRC Setup Sheet
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MC1-MK Presmaster Setup Sheet
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MC1-MK Probel SW-P-08 Setup Sheet
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MC1-MK SAGE Setup Sheet
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MC1-MK RossTalk Setup Sheet
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MC1-MK TSL UMD Setup Sheet
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MC1-MK Dasdec-2 Setup Sheet
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MC1-UHD User Guide
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MC1-UHD Dasdec-2 Setup Sheet
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MC1 PANEL User Manual
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MC1 PANEL Desk Mounting Installation
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MC1 PANEL Hardware Quick Start Guide