For-A puts IBC emphasis on IP connectivity

The update to HDR of the latest version of the popular FA-9600 signal processor and the ultra-high-speed T-ONE-SS4K camera, among the main proposals of the Japanese manufacturer in Amsterdam.

During the last years, For-A has been betting heavily on 12GSDI/4K technology, designing and manufacturing production switchers, video servers or test signal generators that support 12G-SDI/4K and 3G-SDI/HD resolutions.

In this IBC 2019, the company once again highlights its wide range of 12G SDI/4K systems, but also highlights the capabilities of its video over IP technology.

Las IP video solutions that have been the focus of For-A at IBC include the SOM-100 media orchestration, he gateway IP USF-10IP and the MBP-1000VS-IP video server, and a transmission system in collaboration with Media Links. The line of IP solutions also includes video mixers, processors and test signal generators.

The integrated baseband/IP monitoring and control system, SOM-100, is designed for use in a mixed SDI/IP environment. It offers seamless operation of a variety of video equipment, centrally monitored from its interface.

Las SDI and IP routing matrices They are managed as a routing matrix in a virtual group. It can execute specific routing system control and process control, so that it supports collective operational modifications of multiple teams and executes time reservation.

The system also has a web interface for easy access from multiple computers.

And multichannel video server 12G-SDI/IP, el MBP-1000VS It is ideal for 4K editing environments, offering 4K and HD multi-input/output support and 4K ingest, output and recording functionality. Users can choose from three SSD capacities with a maximum of 15TB to meet their system needs and can add an LTO option for immediate archiving of captured 4K footage or extended recording.

New to IBC this year is the 12G-SDI/IP audio multiplexer/demultiplexer USF-101MDX4-12G/101MDX8-12G, which supports eight AES I/O channels and can support transfer rates from 270Mbps to 12Gbps.

The test signal generator ESG-4200 12G/IP It is also displayed at the For-A booth. It supports 12G-SDI, Video-over-IP SMPTE ST2022-6 or ST2110 interfaces and provides a range of 4K audio and video testing.

On the other hand, a optional SFP connector supporting an IP interface on the 3M/E mixer Hanabi HVS-6000 is shown for the first time in Europe in this IBC. The HVS-6000 now offers 25G IP input/output capability and HD input capability. Offering 12G-SDI capability on all inputs and outputs, this 12G-SDI production switcher uses a single cable link. Video signals are processed as a single image at all times. Housed in 12 RUs, it offers a maximum of 80 inputs/32 outputs or 64 inputs/48 outputs in 4K operations.

FRC-9100 and FA-9600

For-A's new FRC-9100 builds on the success of the FRC-9000 frame rate converter, which offers full motion compensation and high-quality frame rate conversion. Designed for live streaming, the system offers up to two independent 3G/HD/SD-SDI frame rate converters, along with optional 4K and 12G-SDI support. The FRC-9000 has a proven track record in converting live sports broadcasts and other live sports offering high-quality real-time conversion.

Meanwhile, the new version of For-A's popular FA-9600 multipurpose signal processor supports 3D LUT for advanced color correction and Sony's SR Live workflow for live HDR production. The flexibility of the FA-9600 allows customer LUTs to be loaded onto the FA-9600 and saved to a user LUT for instant recall. The dual-channel unit offers HDR and Wide Color Gamut support and multiple format conversion, including: 12GSDI, 4K (UHD), 1080p and SD/HD-SDI. SR Live for downconversion from HDR to 2K-SDR provides the same image quality without deterioration. Each of the FA-9600 processor's two HD/SD-SDI inputs includes a frame synchronizer. Because the multipurpose signal processor features 12G-SDI terminals, optional software opens the door to 4K(UHD) production.

FT-One-SS4K

Specially designed for instant live and ultra-slow motion playback, the FT-One-SS4K ultra-high-speed camera is another of the IBC's strengths. The camera offers UHD frame rates of up to 1000 frames per second, along with 4K real-time live output.

The use of native 2/3-inch sensors allows the use of standard 4K emission lenses (B4 bayonet) directly with the camera. The FT-ONE-SS4K offers faster image capture speeds of up to 1000 frames per second (fps) in 4K and up to 2000 fps in HD.

For-A highlighted the use of the FT-One-SS4K in some of this year's major sporting events such as the two soccer finals held in Madrid.

Finally, note that For-A is strengthening its alliances with established manufacturers of the industry with a close relationship in the development of projects such as Brainstorm Multimedia, Class X, Media Links, Fujitsu, Odissey Development o Variant Systems Group.