product data sheet
www.grassvalley.com
KEY FEATURES
Ignite
sca l a bl e au to m at ed pro d uc t i o n
the ignite integrated production
solution is the industry’s first and most
complete link between the control
room and the newsroom—one that
provides an unmatched return on
your investment with single-operator
capabilities.
The Grass Valley
™
Ignite
™
line of
integrated production solutions is a
software and hardware combination
that is the industry’s first and most
complete link between the control
room and the newsroom—one that
provides an unmatched return on your
investment. This innovative, single-
operator production tool provides a
central point of management for control-
room devices. As a result, you can put
increased staff in the field to better serve
your community through more news
programming, support 24-hour multicast
channels, and deliver real-time cut-ins.
Extending the capabilities of this
platform is Ignite, the first totally
automated HD control-room solution,
which combines the power and flexibility
of the Ignite platform with a new HDC
robotic camera system and controller.
Single Workflow, Multi-
Distribution Model
The Ignite platform supports a single-
workflow, multi-distribution model that
gives you a highly efficient solution for
launching new digital multicast channels,
including local 24-hour news, sports
programming, shopping, education, and
civic and entertainment applications—as
well as Webcast channels. This approach
helps you generate alternate revenue
streams while improving your on-air look
and feel.
The new Ignite platform adds to these
capabilities by letting you move to HD
production directly or migrate from
standard-definition (SD) to HD whenever
you’re ready.
Cost-Effective, Scalable, and
Flexible
The scalable Ignite platform includes
Ignite automation control software and
support for third-party devices. It can
control broadcast-quality HDC camera
systems. And the switchable platform
supports 1080i and 720p HD formats and
525-line and 625-line SD formats.
By pairing an Ignite system with a
Kayak
™
HD control panel you can choose
between producing some programs in
an automated mode and others using a
manual approach.
The scalable Ignite platform gives all
broadcast markets the efficiencies to
produce more content while increasing
production value.
Transition easily between back-to-
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back newscasts
Proven to easily handle any breaking-
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news scenario
Float, drop, and add stories within
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seconds
Improved ROI vs. equipment-only
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depreciation
Enables reallocation of headcount
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from content moving to creating
Enables increased programming
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opportunities, revenue stream via
single workflow
Provides direct link between rundown
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and on-air programming
Cost-effective solution for new,
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live multicast channels and multi-
distribution opportunities
Event-driven technology allowing one
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person to direct an entire production
Scalable architecture:
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One to four mix/effect (M/E) banks
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24-96 video inputs
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24-96 audio inputs
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Single, partial, and fully redundant
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backup capabilities for CPUs, video,
and audio frames
Configurations available without
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audio
Enhanced automation with Ignite IQ
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Optional video switcher panels for
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manual operation when desired
Switchable SD and HD formats,
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including 1080i and 720p and 525-
and 625-line
MOS-driven workflows for newsroom
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computer systems, digital news
production, and graphics automation
systems
Control-room solution airing hours
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of newscasts every day in top U.S.
markets
Manual control permits override of
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any command pre-stored on event
timeline
Proven industry leader for more than
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10 years
