Broadcast Pix Slate 3000 Installation Planning Guide - October 2008
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Multiple Slate Systems
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Unique to the Broadcast Pix Slate 3032 is the option to hook two or more Slate systems to one
centralized router to share inputs and outputs. Great for larger facilities where multiple studios/control
points are needed, it simplifies wiring by having one access point for all connections and lowers overall
cost. Instead of purchasing two or three separate units, purchase one large system and increase your
productivity.
There are several configurations where multiple Slates would useful and cost effective. The first is a low
cost (without lacking any features) Studio B where you have a complete separate system to feed a
different program, with access to Studio A sources if they are ever needed. This wiring method is good
for multi-cast. Studios are often required to output one production to multiple mediums, such as
broadcast, in-house IMAG (image magnification), web-cast, mobile, closed-circuit TV, etc. Although the
content is virtually the same, the final output needs to be different. For example, web-casts are typically
smaller in size/resolution so compositions need to be less complex, and they are also less forgiving when
it comes to fast motion and smaller fonts. The studio diagram below shows a Slate 3032 controlling a
broadcast output and another Slate 3032 controlling a less complex web-cast.
Connect two 1 M/E control panels or have a combination with a 1 M/E and a 2 M/E control panel from the
Slate 5000 (or use a custom keyboard from a Slate 100). There are a total of 24 external live inputs that
are either independent or shared across both systems, and 8 outputs for each system (Preview/Program
& Auxes). Both control panels, workstations and router connect to the same 100BASE-TX network
switch, using a total of 5 ports. Fail-safe switching, however, can only be dedicated to one system, as the
secondary system will have only 1 input outputted for fail-safe. See diagram on next page.
It is important to have unique IP addresses for each system, otherwise a network conflict will occur. Each
system is configured from the factory to assure proper connectivity. As there are many ways to connect
multiple Slate systems, including with larger routers, it is advised to contact a Broadcast Pix
representative for more information.
TV
Common Inputs
Cameras and other external sources
Slate 3032: 192.168.53.251
Slate 3032: 192.168.53.241
Broadcast Pix 32x32 Router: 192.168.53.150
Workstation B:
192.168.53.240
Workstation A:
192.168.53.250
WEB
