Ross Video has announced the introduction of 3three new production switcher control panels: the Vision 1M, the Vision 2M, and the Vision 2X. The Vision 1M and 2M panels offer 24 crosspoint buttons and the Vision 2X offers 32 crosspoint buttons. This extends the award winning Ross Vision series to a total of seven control panels including the V1, V1M, V2, V2M, V2X, V3, and V4. All of the control panels can control up to 4 MEs of video processing and connect to the Ross MD and MD-X Live Production Engine chassis.
The 3 RU MD chassis can have up to 2.5 MEs and 8 RU MD-X chassis can have up to 4 MEs. Both chassis are now available in SD-only and full Multi-Definition formats. Any configuration of either chassis can be connected to any of the Vision control panels.
“Since we already offer the broadest range of production switchers in the industry, we just made it even easier for our customers to get exactly what they need,” says David Ross, CEO, Ross Video. “The best part is that all seven control panels are shipping now and we have a trade-up program in place.”
The modular Vision control panels incorporate a large number of new concepts. The use of RGB buttons results in a new look and allows personalization of the Vision control panel. Vision offers a new DualDisplay™ color touch screen allowing the operator to view and control two menus simultaneously. A long list of other enhancements including built-in manuals, Linux based OS, and integration with the OverDrive® control system makes the Vision control panel the most advanced on the market. Existing Synergy users will feel at ease using Vision while enjoying the supercharged new capabilities.