The VC-1 Video Converter series provides "uncompromising picture quality", faithfully converting the original source with no change in colour or brightness, supporting rich-blacks and super-whites. By maintaining the video characteristics there are no interlacing artifacts, pixel shifting or other conversion or signal errors sometimes found with other video converters. The VC-1 series also features an on-board re-clocker to compensate for attenuation of SDI signals carried over long distances, making it possible to receive camera relay video while maintaining a high image quality. The VC-1 series also supports both level A and B 3G-SDI, letting you connect a variety of 3G-SDI sources. 1080i, 720p and SD signals are accommodated automatically on connection.
The VC-1 series is HDCP compliant allowing you to convert, pass-through or delay HDCP signals (VC-1-DL only) with the exception of any SDI output, allowing the VC-1 Series to be used in any HDCP based system. Selectable audio embedding and de-embedding enables audio signals from a different source to be placed into the video output. Digital AES/EBU input and output signals are supported to ensure high-quality audio signals can be maintained through the signal flow.
Video devices with uncompressed signals such as SDI and HDMI have become more common in live production, and as a result, the need for video conversion is growing, especially when audio and video signals are combined in a multi-device integrated system. In these circumstances, each different video component could add delay and therefore latency adjustments are required to sync audio and video signals. RSG has developed these single-function convertors building from the technology developed for the powerful VC series that includes the VC-300HD, VC-50HD, and VC-30HD. These new "mini" converters along with the current lineup of existing video converters establish Roland's strong position as a leading video convertor supplier for live and post production applications.
(Jim Evans)
