Description
Grass Valley
Kula AV 1 M/E is a powerful, multiformat all-in-one system that mixes video
and digital or analogue audio and has built-in multiviewer capability.
Grass Valley Kula AV is an “All in One” production switcher designed for the
professional broadcast and AV markets. Along with a powerful production
switcher feature set in a compact system, the Kula AV includes internal
audio mixer functionality.
In addition to Kula’s 1080p production switcher performance, the Kula AV is
an all-in-one solution offering multiviewers, format conversion, audio
mixing and a graphics interface within its 2 RU engine. Kula AV has been
designed for the likes of Houses of Worship, regional news, sports, events,
conferences and education. It is the perfect solution for each environment
offering a huge range of features.
Features of Grass Valley Kula AV:
- 2 RU / 42 inputs / 12 assignable outputs
- Large internal ClipStore with 10 outputs holding 2 minutes of
uncompressed HD video and audio content that is totally routable
- Eight channels of FormatFusion3 assignable to any input or output
- Four floating resizable downstream keyers
- Internal multiviewer with four heads and 12 tiles available
- 1 M/E control panel with 16 crosspoints and clear OLEDs
- T-bar with direction strip indicators
*monitor not included
TV Standards
2.97 Gb/s Video Standards (1080p):
- 1080p 59.94 Hz SMPTE ST 424
- 1080p 59.94 Hz SMPTE ST 425/Level A
- 1080p 59.94 Hz SMPTE ST 425/Level B
- 1080p 50 Hz SMPTE ST 424
- 1080p 50 Hz SMPTE ST 425/Level A
- 1080p 50 Hz SMPTE ST 425/Level B
1.485 Gb/s Video Standards (HD):
- 1080i 60 Hz SMPTE ST 274(4)/292(D)
- 1080i 59.94 Hz SMPTE ST 274(5)/292(E)
- 1080i 50 Hz SMPTE ST 274(6)/292(F)
- 1035i 60 Hz SMPTE ST 260/292(A)
- 1035i 59.94 Hz SMPTE ST 260/292(B)
- 1080p 30 Hz sF
- 1080p 29.97 Hz sF
- 1080p 25 Hz sF
- 1080p 24 Hz sF
- 1080p 23.976 Hz sF
- 1080p 30 Hz SMPTE ST 274(7)/292(G)
- 1080p 29.97 Hz SMPTE ST 274(8)/292(H)
- 1080p 25 Hz SMPTE ST 274(9)/292(I)
- 1080p 24 Hz SMPTE ST 274(10)/292(J)
- 1080p 23.976 Hz SMPTE ST 274(11)/292(K)
- 720p 60 Hz SMPTE ST 296(1)/292(L)
- 720p 59.94 Hz SMPTE ST 296(2)/292(M)
- 720p 50 Hz SMPTE ST 296(2)/292(M)
270 Mb/s Video Standards (SD):
- 576i 16:9
- 576i 4:3
- 480i 16:9
- 480i 4:3
Audio Connections
4x AES stereo inputs
4x AES stereo outputs
Video Signal Inputs
42 inputs (270 Mb/s / 1.485 Gb/s / 2.97 Gb/s)
2 BNCs configurable as an input or output
Serial digital interface as REC601/SMPTE ST 292/SMPTE ST 424 via BNC
connectors
Video Signal Outputs
12 assignable outputs assignable via BNC connectors
Reference
Analog genlock high-definition tri-level syncs signal or SD 1V B and B
Genlock reference 1 off analog sync via BNC connector
Control Interfaces
44 GPI Tally/GPO outputs assignable GPI/GPO isolated contact closures via 2x
25-way D-type. Assignable as GPI or GPO
1x 25-way D-type AES audio
10/100/1000base-T via 3x RJ45 Ethernet connectors
4 RS-422 control ports
2x USB 3
Power
Kula AV mainframe: Auto sensing 100-250
VAC power supply 50/60 Hz nominal. Two fully independent hot-swappable PSU
modules, with separate mains power feeds via 2x 13A
IEC – 320-C14 socket
Power consumption: <400W
Temp range: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F) non-condensing operating
Mainframe Mechanics
2 rack units
Height: 87 mm (3.42 in.)
Depth: 604.8 mm (23.81 in.)
Weight: Approx. 14 kg (30.3 lbs.)
Width: 482.6 mm (19 in.)
Depth: 221.5 mm (8.72 in.)
Height: 87.9 mm (3.46 in.) (146.5 mm (5.79 in.) total height including T-Bar)
Connectors
Mainframe communications:
- 2x 16 10/100/1000base-T
- 3x RJ45 Ethernet connectors
Internal panel connection: 2x RJ45 Ethernet connectors. Connection to other
MAV modules
2x USB 2 ports
1x monitor connection to local touchscreen
PSU
2x fully independent external PSU modules with separate mains power feeds
via 2x 10A IEC leads
Output from each PSU 12V DC 100W via Kycon KPPX 4-pin or compatible
connectors to the KPP control surface
Two supplied as standard, one PSU provides dual redundancy
Width: 160 mm (6.29 in.)
Depth: 140mm (5.15 in.)
Connectors
1x RJ45 Ethernet connectors
Internal panel connection: 1x RJ45 Ethernet connectors. ConnecÂtion to Kula
Panel
Power: (POME) Power over Maverik Ethernet
160 mm MavRowFrame Kit
Width: 214 mm (8.41 in.)
Depth: 140 mm (5.15 in.)
Includes MAVROW Ears Pair
Optional 19” rackmount kit available for MAV-AUDIO-FADER
RT Software Connections
Customer-supplied PC requires network cable for connection to Kula AV