Broadcast Pix Introduces
Slate Portable - A Control Room in a Briefcase
January 29, 2010
Source: Broadcast Pix
Broadcast Pix announced Slate Portable,
a new system for live video production on location. Designed
for quick setup on a table or other work surface, Slate Portable
provides all the power of a Slate video production system
in a compact, cost effective, all-in-one unit, including:
HD/SD production switcher, multi-view monitoring, clip stores,
graphics system with Harris Inscriber CG, Fluent workflow
software, and format and aspect conversion for 1080i, 720p,
SD, and analog. It is available now.
“Slate Portable is the ideal solution for high quality,
cost-effective live video production in the field,” said
Ken Swanton, President of Broadcast Pix. “You get the
power and reliability of Broadcast Pix in a compact package
that’s built for easy transport and sets up in minutes.”
Fold down the cover to reveal the built-in monitor, keyboard,
and touch-pad, attach cables to secure BNCs and XLRs on the
back, and create compelling live video. Slate Portable has
a carrying handle on top, and comes in a padded carrying case
with wheels for easy transport. It features rugged aluminum
construction, measures just 17x14x12 inches (44x35x25 cm),
and weighs 45 pounds (20 kg).
“I was not fond of what other fly packs had to offer.
Rolling racks really weren't an option for us, and the other
portable all-in-ones available on the market were a bit awkward
with their functionality,” said Justin Cowgill, Director
of Facilities and Technology for CreaTV San Jose, a nonprofit
public channel that serves the city of San Jose, Calif. “My
first time out with the Slate Portable was the easiest setup
I've ever had in the field, and it's only gotten easier the
more I use it. It’s a great machine.”
Slate Portable supports eight external inputs in HD or SD-SDI
or analog, or a hybrid configuration, plus 14 internal video
and key inputs for clips and graphics. The switcher has three
standard and three optional keyers, each with a DVE for picture-in-picture
and other effects. Five graphics stores can hold thousands
of graphics, which can be created on the built-in Harris Inscriber
CG, while the dual channel clip store can hold up to 200 hours
of QuickTime, H.264, and ProRes HD and SD clips with audio.
Fluent Watch-Folders enable clips and graphics to be easily
imported from all popular editing and graphics systems. Fluent
Macros combine switcher moves and specific files for powerful
effects. Unlike conventional multi-views that show only outputs
and sources, Fluent Multi-View also shows keys, clips, and
graphics.
A single operator can create compelling live video, or Slate
Portable can be expanded for team use. It can be operated
from the touch-pad by clicking on either its multi-view or
SoftPanel. Its built-in monitor can be upgraded to a touch-screen
to further simplify operation, and a second monitor can be
attached for a larger multi-view or separate graphics operator.
A variety of control panels can be attached, from the cost-effective
Slate 100 Control Panel to larger 1 M/E and 2 M/E panels.
Other Slate options may be added as well, including DVI I/O,
control of Sony, Panasonic or Hitachi cameras, and control
of audio mixers. A hard case is available as an option.
Slate Portable is priced at $20,900 in SD and $24,900 in HD/SD.
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