Kula 4K UHD 1 M/E Production Switcher
1 M/E 16 Crosspoint Panel, 2 RU Frame with 1 4K UHD M/E
The Kula 1 M/E 4K UHD is available with a 1 M/E 16 crosspoint panel. 10 inputs (quad link or 2SI) and 3 outputs are available (with 2 outputs assignable for HD downconversion), with 6 total 4K UHD M/E key layers and 4 channels of Clipstore output.

FEATURES
- 2 RU
- 10x 4K UHD inputs (quad link or 2SI)
- 4K UHD program output
- 4K UHD preview output
- 4K UHD clean output
- 2 HD downconverted assignable outputs
- M/E supports:
- 2 full effects keyers with lin/luma
- Chromakey
- Separate wipe generator
- Matte generator
- Large internal ClipStore with 4 outputs holding 30 seconds of uncompressed 4K UHD video and audio*
- 2 channels of FormatFusion3 or FomatFusion4 assignable to any input/output or bus
- 1 M/E control panel with a choice of 16 or 24 crosspoints and clear OLEDs
- RGB pushbuttons and shaft encoders for quick and granular control, sophisticated macro recall and edit capability
- Clearly labeled control panel with separate mnemonics for source, key and macro names, instant delegation buttons for macros or key and aux bus control
- T-bar with direction strip indicators
- Can be expanded by connecting other Maverik modules
* 2 stores in UHD and 2 stores in 1080p
SPECIFICATIONS
TV Standards
2.97 Gb/s Video Standards (3G/1080p)
- 1080p60 SMPTE ST 424
- 1080p60 SMPTE ST 425/Level A
- 1080p60 SMPTE ST 425/Level B
- 1080p59.94 SMPTE ST 424
- 1080p59.94 SMPTE ST 425/Level A
- 1080p59.94 SMPTE ST 425/Level B
- 1080p50 SMPTE ST 424
- 1080p50 SMPTE ST 425/Level A
- 1080p50 SMPTE ST 425/Level B
1.485 Gb/s Video Standards (HD)
- 1080i60 SMPTE ST 274(4), SMPTE ST 292(D)
- 1080i59.94 SMPTE ST 274(5), SMPTE ST 292(E)
- 1080i50 SMPTE ST 274(6), SMPTE ST 292(F)
- 1035i60 SMPTE ST 260, SMPTE ST 292(A)
- 1035i59.94 SMPTE ST 260, SMPTE ST 292(B)
- 1080PsF30
- 1080PsF29.97
- 1080PsF25
- 1080PsF24
- 1080PsF23.976
- 1080p30 SMPTE ST 274(7), SMPTE ST 292(G)
- 1080p29.97 SMPTE ST 274(8), SMPTE ST 292(H)
- 1080p25 SMPTE ST 274(9), SMPTE ST 292(I)
- 1080p24 SMPTE ST 274(10), SMPTE ST 292(J)
- 1080p23.976 SMPTE ST 274(11), SMPTE ST 292(K)
- 720p60 SMPTE ST 296(1), SMPTE ST 292(L)
- 720p59.94 SMPTE ST 296(2), SMPTE ST 292(M)
- 720p50 SMPTE ST 296(2), SMPTE ST 292(M)
270 Mb/s Video Standards (SD)
- 576i 16:9
- 576i 4:3
- 480i 16:9
- 480i 4:3
Reference
Analog genlock High definition tri-level syncs signal or SD 1V blackburst Frame
Frame
Video Signal Inputs
- 36, SD/HD/3G-SDI: HD/SD/3G (270 Mb/s / 1.485 Gb/s / 2.97 Gb/s)
- Serial digital interface: As REC601/SMPTE ST 292/SMPTE ST 424 via BNC connectors
Video Signal Outputs
- 12 SD/HD/3G-SDI: Assignable via BNC connectors
Video Bidirectional Ports
- HD/SD/3G (270 Mb/s / 1.485 Gb/s / 2.97 Gb/s)
- Serial digital interface: As REC601/SMPTE ST 292/SMPTE ST 424 via BNC connectors
- 6 bidirectional ports
Genlock
- Genlock reference 2 off analog sync via BNC connectors
Control Interfaces
- 66 GPI Tally/GPO outputs: Assignable GPI/GPO Isolated contact closures via 3x 25-way D-Type. Assignable as GPI or GPO
- 16 10/100/1000base-T: 3x RJ45 Ethernet connectors fixings
- 2x RS-422 control ports
- 2x USB
Power
Kula frame
Auto sensing 100-250 VAC Power supply 50/60 Hz nominal. Two fully independent hot swappable PSU modules, with separate mains power feeds via 2 x 13A IEC - 320-C14 socket
Power consumption
<400W
Temp range
5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F), noncondensing operating
Mechanical
Frame
- 2 RU
- Height: 87 mm (3.42 in.)
- Depth: 604.8 mm (23.81 in.)
- Weight: Approx. 14 kg (30.3 lbs.)
Kula Control 1 M/E 16 Crosspoint Panel
- Width: 834 mm (32.83 in.)
- Depth: 139.7 mm (5.5 in.)
- Height: 64.7mm (2.55 in.), 123.3 mm (4.86 in.) total height including T-Bar
- Weight: Approx. 3.5 kg (7.72 lbs.)
MEDIA GALLERY
ORDERING INFORMATION
1 M/E 4K UHD Kula Switcher
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Frame Only
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9679070A
1 M/E 16 Crosspoint Panel
Upgrade Options
32GB-CLIP-UPG
10 Output ClipStore Holding 32 GB