The Carbonite Black Solo 1 RU HD/SD Switcher Engine from Ross Video is an HD/SD video production switcher providing versatile switching in a highly compact form. Designed for live production, the flexible Solo 1 RU Engine is controlled using the CB-9 Control Panel, or via the DashBoard software interface for Mac, Windows, or Linux. Supporting multi-format video resolutions up to 1080p60, the Solo incorporates nine inputs including six HDMI and three HDMI, and six outputs including five SDI and one HDMI.

The Solo's multiviewer output supports up to 10 source displays, and features multiple layouts, tally, labeling, and a clock function. Features include robotic camera control for VISCA, Canon BU series, and Ross Cambot cameras. Features typically found in larger switchers that are offered by the Solo include two floating effects channels for PiP or 2D transitions, assignable effects modules, four-channel animation storage with audio, one floating UltraChrome chroma keyer, and powerful 10-bit processing for advanced keying and effects.

Inputs: 6 x SDI, 3 x HDMI    Outputs: 5 x SDI, 1 x HDMI    Supports up to 1080p60 Video    1 x Full ME with 5 Keys, 2 x MiniME    10-Source Multiviewer, Multiple Layouts    Robotic Camera Control    4 x Media Stores    Includes DashBoard Control Interface    RossTalk Graphics System Control    Full 10-Bit Processing in HD & SD Modes

• Two floating MiniME effects modules can be used anywhere within your signal path
• Fully configurable multiviewer output with tally, border control, and UMD labeling
• Add graphics with the included XPression LiveCG software license
• Powerful 3G processing is compatible with Full HD standards
• The Ross DashBoard LiveAssist control interface and MediaManager browser provide intuitive control via your computer
• Store multiple keys and backgrounds for preview
• SDI and HDMI input connections; assignable HDMI output
• Four independent media channels are available across the switcher
• 8GB on-board memory
• Create animated transitions with audio, and control them from a dedicated selector
• Six internal frame synchronizers enable mixing of HD and SD materials
• UltraChrome chroma keyer for detailed keying
• Four powerful keyers with luma, linear, chroma and DVE keying, plus a fifth keyer for animated media wipes, and DVE transitions
• Two floating 2D DVE channels can be assigned to a single ME, or distributed across MEs
• Directly control external devices like servers, robotic cameras, and select audio mixers

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I need to insert a clock shot into the video, can I do that with this switcher?

A: If you wish to train a camera on a clock face, you can certainly pull up that camera and put that into your main view if you wish.

Q: 2. Are both HDMI outputs assignable? Or is one used for the multiviewer? I'd like to use one as the multiviewer and other HDMI output feed into a recording/streaming device.

A: The SE-1200MU has one assignable HDMI output and two assignable SDI outputs. The second HDMI output is for the multi-view only.

Q: 3. I would like to send a hdmi signal from my desktop computer to one of the SDI inputs. What would I use to do this? I tried a a SDI to HDMI converter with Power Supply Adapter, Audio Embedder that support HDMI 1.3, 3G/HD-SDI . It would not detect the computer HDMI signal. HELP!

A: We would suggest working with a HDMI to SDI solution with a scaler that would fix many of the issues with computer resolutions and framerates. https://bhpho.to/3wI6Hgj

Q: 4. where do you record the video?

A: The Datavideo SE-1200MU has SDI outputs that you can use with recording devices. The Atomos Samurai Blade is a nice option to record directly to a Solid State Drive. You can also look in to an H.264 encoder for both recording and streaming, such as the Datavideo NVS-25.

Q: 5. How loud is the SE-650 in db? I want to use it in conjunction with a podcasting setup, where every noise is a no-no. Some units have load fan noise.

A: The manufacturer was unable to provide an accurate db level for this product. Their recommendation was, if considering another product is an options, to possibly look into the SE-500MU - https://bhpho.to/3dpW5GG which they regard to be "whisper quiet"

Q: 6. Can you play full videos from any of the media store and control them from the mixer surface?

A: The Media-Store of the Ross Video Carbonite Black Solo 1 M/E Live Production Video Switcher can be used with pre-stored graphics and animations, it is not designed for full videos.

Q: 7. Does the LPU1 recognize NDI/HX signals or is it only "full" NDI? I believe the two types or not compatible.

A: Yes, the Switchblade Systems LPU1 Switcher supports NDI/HX.

Q: 8. Does the power supply come included with this unit?

A: Yes, the power supply is included with this product.

Q: 9. Are there scalers on each input or does each input have to make a particular resolution and frame rate to work correctly?

A: This product has Six internal frame synchronizers enable mixing of HD and SD materials. You can assign those 6 frame syncs to the inputs of your choosing.

Q: 10. How is this product in comparison to For-A HVS-100

A: This switcher offers 6 SDI Inputs and 3 HDMI Inputs along with 5 SDI outputs and 1 HDMI output, it has an Integrated Control Surface, Supports up to 1080p60 Video has a Full ME with 5 Keys a 10-Source Multiviewer and Multiple Layouts. The For.A HVS-100, B&H # FOHVS100TA, has 8 HD-SDI Inputs with 4 HD-SDI Outputs and 1 HDMI Output. It has Frame Synchronizers and a Re-Sizing Engine along with 2 Keyers and 2 DSKs. It also has Various Wipe Transitions and DVEs along with a MultiViewer that goes up to a 16 split. To support 1080p60 you will need to add an optional I/O card. https://bhpho.to/2Z6BUqv