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Q-Down123 down converter and distribution amplifier
 
Short-delay broadcast down converter and distribution amplifier
Accepts HD or SD input
Distribution amplifier: provides two reclocked input loop-throughs
Option to swap one of the input loop-throughs for dedicated SDI output (by using RM45 rear module)
Down converter: allows flexible configuration of the three Standard Definition video outputs, with mixtures of SDI, composite, Y/C, YUV and RGB
Short processing delay of just 16 lines
Unique level of image quality at this price level
Sophisticated two dimensional filtering gives broadcast results without the complication of looking at multiple fields or movement detection
Optimise your performance: select from four different filter characteristics
Includes aspect ratio converter, with Anamorphic, Letterbox and centre cut conversions
Three fixed video delay settings: ‘minimum’ (16 or 52 SD lines processing delay, depending on the conversion), ‘fixed’ (52 SD lines) and ‘frame’
Space-saving: 100mm x 266mm module allows 12 Q-Down123 in 2U (24 in 4U, six in 1U, two in desk top box)
Easy to use, with flexible control including board edge, GPI, frame active front panel, remote control panel or PC software
Q-Down123 is a short-delay broadcast down converter and distribution amplifier which offers a unique level of image quality at its price level. It provides two reclocked loop-throughs of the HD or SD input, along with three Standard Definition outputs selectable as mixtures of SDI, composite, Y/C, YUV and RGB.
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