Ascender 48-4K-PL

Powerful 12x4 mixer with 24 layers

Cutting edge, solid state, multi-output 4K seamless switcher and videowall processor based on the powerful LiveCore platform. Featuring heavy-duty design, versatile connectivity, state-of-the-art real-time processing, advanced video effects and user-friendly web-based user interface, the Ascender 48 - 4K - PL is a perfect fit for live events and system integration requiring the highest reliability and performance.

Product details

12 Seamless Inputs
  • 42 total input plugs
  • 6x HDMI (3x HDMI up to 4K@30Hz included)
  • 3x DisplayPort (up to 4K@30Hz)
  • 9x DVI-I (3x DVI Dual-Link up to 2560x1600 included)
  • 12x 3G/HD/SD-SDI
  • 12x Universal Analog (6x HD15 and 6x DVI-A)
  • Supports quad-head HD sources
4 Outputs
  • 5 plugs per output
  • 8x Universal Analog (4x HD15 and 4x DVI-A)
  • 4x 3G/HD/SD-SDI
  • 2x DVI-I Dual-Link up to 2560x1600
  • 2x DVI/HDMI 4K up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 or up to 4K@60Hz 4:2:0
  • 4x SFP (Optical for SDI Fiber transmission)
  • Supports Quad HD (4K@60Hz 4:4:4 on 4 cables)
State-of-the-art Processing
  • Ultra-low latency 10 bit 4:4:4 processing
  • Uncompromising scaling performance and image quality
  • Supports de-interlacing, frame rate and aspect ratio conversion
  • 6 true seamless scaled layers per output (48 scalers)
  • 1 native background per output using still images or live sources
  • Perspective layers allow for 3D layer manipulation/rotation
  • Advanced layer management
Advanced Video Effects
  • Seamless crossfade on all layers, on all 12 sources
  • Borders: Edge, Smooth, Smooth Edge, Shadow
  • Transitions: Cut, Fade, Slide, Wipe, Circle, Stretch, Depth, Flying window with programmable paths
  • Layer effects: Background Cut, Transparency, Luma/Chroma Key, DSK, H&V Flip, Cut and Fill
  • Color Effects: B&W, Negative, Sepia and Solarize
Creative Display Configurations
  • Supports any combination of single-screen or widescreen applications
  • Single/Master screen memories to easily recall looks on all the screens
  • Custom output formats for non-standard display applications
  • Independent resolution and rate on all outputs
  • Rotation capability in increments of 90°
  • Custom Canvas mode for special LED wall applications
  • Area of Interest option to customize active areas of outputs
  • Confidence monitor available for unused outputs
Simple Setup and Advanced Control
  • Web RCS: embedded intuitive drag and drop web-based interface
  • Live video thumbnails shown on GUI
  • Collaborative architecture: up to 5 simultaneous operators
  • Wide range of hardware and software control solutions available (Vertige, RCU, Shot Box², Control Box²?)
  • TCP/IP protocol supported by all major third-party control systems
  • AMX/Crestron drivers
  • AW VideoCompositor: design-intuitive drag and drop Crestron user interfaces to control your live events with the LiveCore series image
Up to 100 Still Image Memories
  • Still images fully resizable
  • Download/upload via Web RCS
  • Capture from live inputs
  • Supports alpha-channels for transparent background
Independent Monitoring Output
  • Output plugs: HD15, DVI-I DL, 2x 3G-SDI and Analog SDTV (4x BNC)
  • Customizable layout with up to 12 windows
  • Real-time monitoring of sources, preview, program
  • 8 memories available to save custom monitoring layouts
Rugged Steel Chassis
  • Heavy-duty design for unrivalled reliability and durability
  • Independent Frame Lock input and output loop
  • Quiet: 49dB average noise at 1m
  • Tally/GPI-O
Expandable for Larger Events
  • 2 chassis can be linked to double input/output capabilities (24x8 system)
  • Up to 24 LiveCore chassis can be controlled to create huge video canvases with up 192 megapixels

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