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Masterpiece Master Control Switcher Family

SD, HD, 3G and 4K UHD Master Control Switchers

Providing total master control and channel branding for all standards from SD to 4K UHD, the Masterpiece Master Control Switcher Family works across multiple formats, includes flexible audio capabilities, channel branding and multichannel video program distribution, as well as dynamic visual effects. Combined with FormatFusion3 technology — unique in the master control environment — giving you more capacity to feed multiformat material into your channels. This means you don’t have to create multiple versions of the same material to feed different channel outputs, and there is no need for external conversion equipment. This reduces capital outlay and complexity. Commercial breaks in HD can...

FEATURES

  • UHD/3G/HD Master Control Switcher or NEW  3G/HD/SD Master Control switcher
  • Up to 10x UHD inputs for single link UHD connectivity 
  • 42x 1080p/1080i/720p/SD inputs
  • PGM/PST and clean outputs* 
  • 4 keyers for channel branding
  • 4 channels of DVE assignable to backgrounds and keyers
  • Internal clipstore backed up by 1 TB HDD
  • 8-channel AES audio mixer
  • 64-channel MADI inputs x2
  • 16-channel audio shuffling for every crosspoint and output
  • Embedding/de-embedding and routing
  • Flexible audio routing 
  • Controlled via Grass Valley Morpheus Automation
  • Optional control panel, built-in motorized audio faders
  • SD and HD OR  HD and UHD processing
  • FormatFusion3 for multiformat workflows
  • Optional FormatFusion4 for HDR productions
  • DVE functionality for squeeze back and on-air effects
  • Automatic Dolby® E detection
  • Voiceovers with automatic level control 
  • Control multiple masterpiece mainframes from one control surface
  • Optional MSP software control surface offering the same control features as the hardware panel
  • Note: Closed captioning is passed through the FormatFusion engines when they are used in Frame sync mode where the input and output are the same standard

* Outputs match operational format.

 

Features

Masterpiece 12G-SDI

Masterpiece IP

Masterpiece HD/SD

Inputs

42x HD/3G BNCs OR
10x 12G BNCs plus 2x HD/3G BNCs

36x HD/3G IP OR
9x UHD IP over 4x 50 GbE QSFP28
6x HD/3G BNC OR
1x 12G-SDI BNC plus 2x HD/3G BNCs

42x SD/HD/3G BNCs

Outputs

12x HD/3G BNCs OR 3x 12G BNCs

12x HD/3G IP OR 3x UHD IP over 4x 50 GbE QSFP28

12x SD/HD/3G BNCs

Keyers

4

4

4

2D DVE tiles

8

8

8

FormatFusion3/4

2 in UHD – 8 in HD/3G

2 in UHD – 8 in HD/3G

8 in SD/HD/3G

ClipStore output

10 channels 16 GB

10 channels 16 GB

10 channels 16 GB

4K quad link

Yes

Yes

N/A

4K 2SI

Yes

Yes

N/A

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Video/TV Standards

(Common to all models unless otherwise specified)

TV Standards

2.97 Gb/s Video Standards (1080p):

  • 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)
  • 1080p30 sF
  • 1080p29.97 sF
  • 1080p25 sF
  • 1080p24 sF
  • 1080p23.976 sF
  • 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)

Masterpiece 12G-SDI & IP Formats Only

11.88 Gb/s Video Standards (UHD): 

  • SMPTE ST 2082-10
  • 3840x2160p 50 Hz
  • 3840x2160p 59.94 Hz
  • 3840x2160p 60 Hz

Masterpiece HD/SD Formats Only 

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 B and B

Mainframe

Video Signal Inputs for Masterpiece 12G-SDI

42x HD/1080p (1.485 Gb/s / 2.97 Gb/s), including 10x 12G-SDI (SMPTE ST 2082) single link BNC connectors

Serial digital interface as REC601/SMPTE ST 292/SMPTE ST 424 via BNC connectors

Genlock reference 2 off Analog Sync (loop A and B through)

Video Signal Inputs for Masterpiece HD/SD

42x SD/HD/1080p (270 Mb/s / 1.485 Gb/s / 2.97 Gb/s) 

Serial digital interface as REC601/SMPTE ST 292 via BNC connectors 

Genlock reference 2 off Analog Sync (loop A and B through)

Video Signal Outputs for Masterpiece 12G-SDI

12x HD/1080p (1.485 Gb/s / 2.97 Gb/s), including 3x 12G-SDI (SMPTE ST 2082) single link BNC connectors 

Serial digital interface as REC601/SMPTE ST 292/SMPTE ST 424 via BNC connectors

Video Signal Outputs for Masterpiece HD/SD 

12x SD/HD/1080p (270 Mb/s / 1.485 Gb/s / 2.97 Gb/s) 

Serial digital interface as REC601/SMPTE ST 292 via BNC connectors

Video Signal for Masterpiece IP

IP Connectivity: Duplex, signals supported over 4x QSFP SMPTE ST 2022-6, SMPTE ST 2022-7, VSFTR-03, VSFTR-04, SMPTE 2110 

  • Up to 10 inputs – 1.485 Gb/s format sources 
  • Up to 10 inputs – 2.970 Gb/s format sources
  • Up to 9 inputs UHD in SMPTE ST 2110 
  • Up to 12 outputs – 1.485 Gb/s format sources 
  • Up to 12 outputs – 2.970 Gb/s format sources 
  • Up to 3 outputs UHD in SMPTE ST 2110 

SDI Signals: 

  • 1.485 Gb/s format sources and 2.970 Gb/s format sources 
  • 4x 3G-SDI (or 1x 12G-SDI) inputs + 2x 3G-SDI BNC 1.485 Gb/s format and 2.970 Gb/s format inputs 

Audio Signal Inputs

4 AES Diff pair inputs (either as 8x AES mono or 4x AES stereo)

16 program embedded SDI (1.5 Gb/s / 3 Gb/s / 12 Gb/s)

16 preset embedded SDI (1.5 Gb/s / 3 Gb/s / 12 Gb/s)

16 utility embedded SDI (1.5 Gb/s / 3 Gb/s / 12 Gb/s)

8 internal store

128 MADI channels – 64 ch on BNC 41 and 64 ch on BNC 42

Audio Signal Outputs

4 AES Diff pair outputs (either as 8x AES mono or 4x AES stereo)

Control Interfaces – Automation

Grass Valley Morpheus Automation via TCP/IP connection using proprietary protocol 

Standard

44 GPI Tally/GPO outputs assignable GPI / GPO isolated contact closures via 2 x 25-way D-Ttype. Assignable as GPI or GPO

10/100/1000BaseT 3 x RJ45 Ethernet connectors fixings

4x RS-422 control ports

2x USB

Power

Masterpiece 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

Environmental Specifications

Temp. range: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F) non-condensing operation

Mainframe Mechanics

2 RU

Height: 87 mm (3.42 in.) 

Depth: 604.8 mm (23.81 in.)

Weight: Approx. 14 kg (30.3 lbs.)

Masterpiece Mainframe Communications

10/100/1000BaseT 1 x RJ45 Ethernet connectors fixings

2x RJ45 Ethernet connector fixings — connect to Maverik modules

CAT5 or above cables — crossover cables are not suitable

4x USB Ports

1x Monitor connection to local touchscreen

PSU

2x fully independent external PSU modules with separate mains power feeds via 2 x 10A IEC leads

Output from each PSU 12V DC 100W via Kycon KPPX 4-pin or compatible connectors

2 supplied as standard

Masterpiece Control Panel Specifications 

Width: 482.6 mm (19 in.)

Height: 163.6 mm (6.47 in.)

Depth: 265.9 mm (10.47 in.)

ORDERING INFORMATION

FGADZ 9679121A

Masterpiece 12G-SDI master control system. 12G Single link UHD/1080p/1080i/720p 2 RU mainframe with 10 UHD inputs, Program, Preset and Clean Outputs via single link 12G-SDI BNC or 1080p/1080i/720p BNCs. 4 key layers, internal clipstore, 4 channels of assignable DVE. Multichannel AES (48 kHz) audio mixer with embedding, dembedding and audio shuffling functionality. Masterpiece control panel with 16 video crosspoint buttons, 2 motorized faders, transition control and includes built-in touch screen GUI.

FGADZ 9679120A

Masterpiece 12G-SDI mainframe only. 12G single link UHD/1080p/1080i/720p 2 RU mainframe with 10 UHD inputs, Program, Preset and Clean outputs via single link 12G-SDI BNC or 1080p/1080i/720p BNCs. 4 key layers, internal clipstore, 4 channels of assignable DVE. multichannel AES (48 kHz) audio mixer with embedding, de-embedding and audio shuffling functionality.

MAST-SYSTEM-IP

Masterpiece UHD IP master control system. IP UHD/1080p/
1080i/720p 2 RU mainframe with 9x UHD IP inputs plus 1x 12G or 4x HD BNC inputs, Program, Preset and Clean IP outputs UHD/1080p/1080i/720p. 4 key layers, internal clipstore, 4 channels of assignable DVE. multichannel AES (48 kHz) audio mixer with embedding, de-embedding and audio shuffling functionality. Masterpiece control panel with 16 video crosspoint buttons, 2 motorized faders, transition control and includes built-in touchscreen GUI.

MAST-FRM-IP

Masterpiece UHD IP mainframe only. IP UHD/1080p/1080i/720p 2 RU mainframe with 9x UHD IP inputs plus 1x 12G or 4x HD BNC inputs, Program, Preset and Clean IP outputs UHD/1080p/1080i/720p. 4 key layers, internal clipstore, 4 channels of assignable DVE. multichannel AES (48 kHz) audio mixer with embedding, de-embedding and audio shuffling functionality.

MAST-SYSTEM-HDSD

Masterpiece 3G-SDI master control system. 3G HD/1080p/1080i/720p/SD 2 RU mainframe with 40x Inputs, Program, Preset and Clean Outputs via 3G-SDI BNC or 1080p/1080i/720p/SD BNCs. 4 key layers, internal clipstore, 4 channels of assignable DVE. Multichannel AES (48 kHz) audio mixer with embedding, de-embedding and audio shuffling functionality. Masterpiece control panel with 16 video crosspoint buttons, 2 motorized faders, transition control and includes built-in touchscreen GUI.

MAST-FRM-HDSD

Masterpiece 3G-SDI mainframe only. 1080p/1080i/720p/SD 2 RU mainframe with 40x inputs, Program, Preset and Clean outputs 1080p/1080i/720p/SD BNCs. 4 key layers, internal clipstore, 4 channels of assignable DVE, multichannel AES (48 kHz) audio mixer with embedding, de-embedding and audio shuffling functionality.

FGADZ 9679090A

Masterpiece control panel with 16 video crosspoint buttons, 2 motorized faders, transition control and includes built-in touch screen GUI.

MSP-PNL-1ME-KBD

Soft panel interface keyboard for 1 M/E GUI with special keycap labels and color for switcher control. Requires the MSP-LIC-1ME-SW option to operate the MSP.

MSP-PNL-1ME-SW 

1 M/E soft control panel that provides direct control of switching crosspoints

MAST-LIC-FF4-1ME  

Masterpiece 1 M/E FormatFusion4. Enables up to 8x FF4 engines for inputs to be 1080p, HD (1080i/720p) or SD. SDR, HDR – HLG, PQ & S-Log3, BT709 or BT 2020 WCG.

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Grass Valley has a rich history in helping media organizations deliver content on time, on budget and to the right audience across whatever distribution mechanisms are appropriate. Building on the success of the Masterpiece 12G-SDI and the Masterpiece IP, we are adding the Masterpiece HD/SD, which is a new market-defining master control switcher

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