The OvertureSD live production switcher is designed to meet the needs of any digital or analog production system. It is the ideal solution for any analog studio making the transition to digital. The flexible OvertureSD input and output modules allow for a custom mix of analog and digital inputs and outputs. OvertureSD internally converts from analog to digital and digital to analog and offers internal synchronization. Conventional SDI switchers require conversion and synchronization to be carried out externally. This can have a significant impact on the overall system design including increased cabling, increased power consumption and increased equipment costs. OvertureSD simplifies installation with its built in conversion and synchronization options.
The Overture2 Video Production System is fast to setup and intuitive to operate. Its sleek ergonomic design and comprehensive range of production tools give you creative power at your fingertips. This powerful production system will allow you to produce high quality programming and incorporate stunning effects. Overture2 is available with either of our award winning OvertureSD or OvertureMD video production switchers, so whatever your production needs – now or in the future – the Echolab Overture2 will ensure they are met.
Overture2 has two fully independent M/Es with easy to use transition blocks offering intuitive next-transition workflow with a variety of transition options-including the unique Stinger™ transition Next-transition workflow makes it easy to manage layers and backgrounds that are “on air” or “in transition”. Illuminated buttons indicate current “on air” layers and allow instant changes. Each M/E can be used independently to drive separate program outputs as each transition block includes its own Fade To Black and Transition Preview buttons.
Overture2 sets a new standard on the number and type of transitions available in the transition block. In addition to the standard Cut/Mix/Wipe functions found in traditional switchers, Overture2 features Dip, DVE, Stinger™ and Fade to Black transitions in each M/E. The Dip transition lets you easily mix through an intermediate source, while the DVE transition extends your creative freedom by providing powerful 2D (SD Systems) and 3D (MD Systems) transitions, including graphic wipes and page turns.
The unique Stinger™ transition makes it easy to use animated transitions. With the push of a single button, you can trigger an external animation sequence in conjunction with a perfectly timed transition effect, traditionally only performed by the most experienced operators. Stinger™ effects use a unique keyer that has been designed into the transition block, leaving all of the upstream and downstream keyers available for compositing your output.
Overture2 comes with easy to read high contrast RGB Mnemonic displays, user-definable graphical macro keys and a unique new SuperSource™ crosspoint. The high contrast 36 x 24 pixel Mnemonic displays are 100% user defined and can display alphanumeric characters or graphics created on an external bitmap editor. User selectable background colors make it possible to noticeably group inputs. Imagine seeing all VTR inputs in yellow, and all camera inputs in blue! Each M/E has five user-definable live event macro keys. A total of 10 macros give the operator one-button control over user definable events, such as launching a macro, changing key type, or triggering external devices. Now, with just the push of one button, you can play a clip and take it to air.
The SuperSource™ is a pre-composited input that allows you to build a custom layout using DVE’s and graphics, and assign that layered composition to a crosspoint button. The SuperSource™ includes its own keyers leaving upstream and downstream keyers available for adding lower thirds, tickers and other elements.
The Overture2 has a total of 13 internal keyers:
2 Traditional downstream keyers
4 M/E keyers (Linear + Chroma)
2 Stinger™ transition Keyers
5 SuperSource™ crosspoint Keyers
Traditional downstream keyers are accessible from a dedicated DSK block, and allow the creation of flawless keys thanks to Perfect Edge™ Technology. A DSK “Tie/Preview” button enables you to configure the key, tie it to M/E 0, then take it to air with the next transition on M/E 0 or immediately to air using the cut and auto buttons in the DSK block. There are 2 full featured upstream keyers with Perfect Edge™ Technology in each M/E. Configured using the system control block, the upstream keyers let you add Linear Keys, Shaped Keys, Chroma Keys, and Pattern keys. A keyer, built into the transition block of each M/E, is used for creating unique transitions such as the graphic wipe, and Stinger™. The special SuperSource™ crosspoint keyers are used to build a custom layout available through a crosspoint button, which can consist of up to 4 sources using 5 keyers.
Overture2 makes setting rates, adjusting parameters and controlling 3rd party devices quick, intuitive, and easy to use. Smart buttons display context sensitive options, such as displaying pictures of the available wipe patterns, auxiliary output assignments, DVE moves, and keyer setup.
The OvertureSD digital input module supports 4 SDI inputs. The digital module has been optimized for robust SDI connectivity. SDI equalizers and re-clockers provide reliable reception of all SMPTE 259M SDI signals. Processing is done at full 10-bit [4:2:2] resolution ensuring that quality is maintained thought the system.
The OvertureSD analog input module supports 4 analog inputs. The high quality analog module features a 5-line comb filter decoder and supports all standard analog formats; composite, Y/C, component, and RGB. All processing is done at full 10-bit [4:2:2] resolution ensuring that quality is maintained thought the system.
The OvertureSD SuperBox input module provides 4 picture in picture boxes that are seamlessly integrated into SuperSource. With SuperBox™, you can put up to four boxes on-screen and still have access to your DVE moves and wipes. For example you can transition your four-box interview with the popular graphic wipe. Plus, SuperBox™ uses Intelligent Masking, the ability to retain your mask dimensions while moving the section of the input video that’s being viewed, so that you can easily nudge the contents of a box without having to redo your mask.
The OvertureSD output modules support simultaneous SDI and analog output. All standard analog formats are supported; composite, Y/C, component, and RGB. 12-bit DAC’s provide a high quality analog signal that can be sent to analog devices with confidence.
The OvertureSD 16x16 chassis supports 4 input modules and 2 output modules. Any combination of input modules can be configured for a fully analog, fully digital or mixed format system. The 1st output module, standard in most configurations, supports outputs 1-4 which provide simultaneous analog and digital in all available formats. The 2nd optional output module adds outputs 5-8 which provide simultaneous composite and SDI output. Outputs 9-16, standard on every system, are hardwired into the chassis and only provide SDI output.
Typical production systems can have a number of un-timed feeds such as satellite, remote studios or microwave links. These feeds must be synchronized before they can be fed to the production switcher. The Echolab Overture Series of switchers offer internal frame synchronizers that can be purchased for each of the available inputs. The synchronizers can be dynamically assigned to any input. Internal frame synchronizers are advantageous as they reduce cabling, reduce power consumption, save valuable rack space and allow for fewer points of failure.
Frame buffers are valuable in any production environment. For certain applications a few frame buffers can replace a dedicated clip/still store. Echolab’s internal frame buffers offer tremendous flexibility with an easy to use workflow. Internal frame buffers simplify installation, reduce power consumption and save valuable rack space. The frame buffers can be dynamically assigned to any input. This flexibility lets you configure the switcher to your workflow. A still can be captured from any input and stored into the floating frame buffer.
The OvertureSD comes standard with 2 internal frame buffers that can be configured for full screen plus alpha or 2 full screen images. These frame buffers can be loaded dynamically with images from the switcher’s compact flash memory or over the network with a computer running the optional Conductor software.
The Overture SD 16x16 Chassis has 16 auxiliary outputs. OvertureSD has the most flexible auxiliary outputs of any switcher in its class, the outputs can be dynamically assigned to show any signal from the switcher including all inputs, program, preview, M/E outputs, frame buffers, and clean feeds. There is no limit on the assignment capability of the auxiliary outputs. For example, clean feed can be duplicated on every auxiliary output if needed.
20 crosspoint buttons that provide access to 40 sources (shifted).
High contrast RGB crosspoint mnemonics are standard on every panel.
Quickly assign sources to keyers and auxiliary outputs.
One button control over user definable events.
Intuitive next transition workflow featuring Cut, Mix, Wipe, Dip, DVE, Stinger™ and Fade To Black transitions on each of the 2 M/E’s.
Select wipe patterns, build DVE moves, configure keyers and more. The knobs are used to adjust parameters such as clip gain, Hue, border width, and others. Additionally control external devices such as VTR’s, CG’s and Clip-Stores.
The Playback Block is provided for future use.
Provides a dedicated location for the downstream keyers.
Enter numeric data for loading and saving stills, organic wipes, and M/E presets.
Warns you of any failures in the system.
Features the industry’s best 3-axis Penny and Giles joystick, giving you the ability to easily position, scale, or rotate DVE’s, wipes and lighting in 3D enabled systems.
The USB connection is provided for future use.
Each tally connector contains 8 mappable tally connections for a total of 32 mappable tallies.
The Compact Flash card holds the system firmware, configuration files, recalls, and frame buffer stills. The status lights next to the card indicate when files being read or being written to the compact flash card.
The Ethernet connection is 10/100 Base-T and is used to connect the switcher to a TCP/IP network of additional Echolab products (Configuration tools, Conductor, and Remote Aux) and 3rd party devices.
The System Status lights show diagnostic status of the switcher chassis.
Overture SD requires an SDI black reference signal. The system will not operate without a genlock source connected.
The Edit port is a DB-9 connection pinned as a SMPTE slave. It is used to communicate with VDCP servers, GVG100 or GVG200 Editors and Echolab MegaKey. The serial port is reserved for Echolab engineering.
The Chassis and Control Panel are connected using two 75-Ohm coaxial cables. The maximum length of separation is 300 meters.
Each input group consists of 4 inputs that are either analog or digital depending on the type of input card that is installed in the corresponding position. Various types of analog inputs are supported; Composite, Y/C, YPbPr, RGB.
Each output provides simultaneous SDI and analog output. Various types of analog outputs are supported; Composite and Y/C, YPbPr, RGB.
Each output provides simultaneous SDI and analog output. Only composite analog output is available.
Provide a single SDI output.
OvertureSD ships with one power supply. Two power supplies can be installed for a redundant system.
