
Product Software and Firmware Version document updated 17th February 2021
January 2021 Vision On newsletter
M-SAFESWITCH-2 IP/SDI fail-safe switch brochure - updated with new features
User manual for M-SAFESWITCH-2 IP/SDI fail-safe switch - updated with new features
M-CLEANIT IP/SDI profanity delay press release
What's new from Crystal Vision? newsletter
User manual for M-CLEANIT IP/SDI profanity delay
M-CLEANIT IP/SDI profanity delay brochure
Quick start guides for MARBLE-V1 software apps
Vision Product Range catalogue update
Video: First look at M-CLEANIT IP/SDI profanity delay
SNMP MIBs updated 10th Sept 2020
Product XML files updated 10th Sept 2020
Vision frame software updated 21st Dec 2020 (now at v1.13)
Video: Reducing the cost of creating video graphics with M-WEBKEY
Video: Using
M-COCO-2 IP/SDI colour corrector
Video: Introducing
MARBLE-V1 media processor
Video: Using
M-WEBKEY web page keyer
Indigo frame software updated 2nd July 2018 (now at v5.9)
BroadcastAsia 2021, Singapore (Stand BP03-04)
Everything modular from Crystal Vision
What customers say...
Crystal Vision's approach, technical expertise and professionalism are superb and dealing with them is a really refreshing experience.
Colin Smith, Senior Engineer at Moving Picture Company, UK
When we designed and installed the new central technical areas for the BBC in central London, it was one of the largest installations taking place in Europe at the time. Crystal Vision provided all the modular equipment. Their flexible delivery schedule and attentive customer support helped us to hand over a successful installation and allowed the customer to fine-tune their requirements as the project progressed.
Harry Watts, Director of Dega Broadcast Systems, UK
If somebody had said to you back then that such a product would become available today, you would not have believed them. Amazing piece of kit.
Michael Norwood, Broadcast Systems Engineer at BBC NI, UK, describing the Up-Down-ATXS 3G up and down converter
Techex selected Crystal Vision's logo keyers for this project due to their relative density compared to other solutions available and their unique ability to handle the Houses of Parliament's audio insertion requirements.
Dominic Foulkes, Technical Manager at Techex, UK - after purchasing 79 MultiLogo logo keyers
On such a busy and unpredictable night as the UK General Election, there is no time to worry about technology or managing delays and synchronisation. We needed the underlying technology platform to be stable and foolproof, ensuring a seamless output.
Danny Popkin, Technical Development Manager at BBC Studios and Post Production, UK
We've had no problems with the Crystal Vision kit – it just works.
Steve Usher, Project Manager at ITV, UK – after purchasing 317 interface boards for The London Studios
We know that Crystal Vision equipment is extremely reliable and its compact size makes it ideal for OB truck applications. The quality of the video up/down converters is one of the best on the market and this is important for a truck which will cover some of the highest profile sporting events in the world.
Wolfgang Reeh, Owner and Managing Director at TV Skyline, Germany
Crystal Vision are pro-active in finding out what the customer wants from a product, and if they can customise their products for you they will, without fuss. They are approachable without being bureaucratic or overbearing.
George Bowler, formerly of SIS LIVE, UK
Our choice of Crystal Vision was based on functionality and the future use of the equipment. The hardware is robust and provides a front panel view of critical status indicators. When we added more equipment it was received in less than a week without the need to expedite shipping. Crystal Vision has been responsive to our needs and I would recommend them without hesitation.
Terry Beacham, formerly Director of Engineering at WGGB-TV, USA
Crystal Vision provides very good support and flexibility in adapting its product line to our sometimes bizarre requirements. This is teamed with fast delivery.
Julian Parsons, formerly Technical Development Manager at SIS LIVE, UK
We have been using Crystal Vision 'glue' products for many years and have found them to be very reliable and cost-effective.
Graham Deaves of Lime Pictures, UK
The London Studios have used Crystal Vision products for a long time. They are very happy with the products and were quite happy to stick with the same supplier.
Harry Watts, Director of Dega Broadcast Systems, UK
Our goal was quality, reliability and cost-effectiveness. In Crystal Vision we found the answer to all these three major requirements which will now define the studios' standards.
Yosef Lerea, formerly Technical Manager at United Studios, Israel
Crystal Vision interface boards were chosen for the HD upgrade of "EastEnders". Quick delivery was important to meet the timescales and therefore avoid delaying the show's production.
Danny Popkin, Technical Development Manager at BBC Studios and Post Production, UK
We have always had a good relationship with Crystal Vision. We recognised that the company was willing to develop existing boards and software to meet our requirements. Furthermore, the multi-functionality of some of Crystal Vision's products meant a lower number of boards were required, making their system truly cost effective.
Gary Welsh, formerly Operations Director at STV, UK
The equipment fitted our solution and the support and communication were excellent – and we were happy with how Crystal Vision dealt with our 'on the fly' feature requests.
Frank Stephan, Head of Production Systems at ProSiebenSat.1 Media, Germany
We have a lot of Crystal Vision equipment in use in various studios, we know it and generally find it highly reliable. Should we have problems, or failures, the response of the company is excellent, with queries dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Tim Hall, formerly Technology Project Manager at BBC News, UK
I liked the modular approach to the systems offered by Crystal Vision. Pricing was very competitive and I was impressed by Crystal Vision's demonstration of their products. Furthermore, Crystal Vision's reputation is confirmed through their excellent relationship with respected companies such as the BBC.
Dave Paget, Senior Lecturer at De Montfort University, UK
We wanted to make efficient use of limited space, so we needed sufficient card density in the frames to enable a complex solution to fit in a single frame.
Paul Burgess, Senior Project Engineer at BBC Wales, UK
Crystal Vision makes infrastructure and keying products for broadcast engineers in the television industry.
Providing logo and chroma keyers and the full range of interface, we specialise in up and down converters, synchronisers, routing switches, audio embedders and video delays - products that regularly win the big project evaluations.
Our video over IP products - software apps that run on media processor hardware - are the easiest way for your systems to grow and mature with the transition. They can work with IP (ST 2022 and ST 2110), with SDI or with both IP and SDI at the same time.
Why do engineers choose our products? Because people like dealing with us.
We're known for our quick delivery, competitive pricing, responsive customer support and five year warranty. We have headquarters in the UK, a sales and support team in the USA and distributors across the world - making it easy to buy the products, wherever you are.
Covid-19 information: Crystal Vision is currently providing a normal service during the Covid-19 outbreak. Most staff are working at home, so where practical please contact us by e-mail rather than telephone.
Products with features you won't find elsewhere

Video interface
Everything you need for converting, distributing, delaying, processing and synchronising your video signals... discover more

Audio interface
Deal with embedded or separate analogue, AES and Dolby E audio, with our embedders, de-embedders, converters, distribution amplifiers and delays... discover more

Chroma keying
Create realistic virtual images with our real-time chroma keyers, perfect for any live bluescreen or greenscreen application - from weather to the most demanding virtual studio... discover more

Logo keying / Picture scaling
There's a choice of products for adding graphics to video sources and scaling pictures. Add one simple logo, get powerful video and audio branding with three-layer keying and storage for 500 graphics, inset two picture-in-picture boxes, perform the smoothest picture squeeze, or store 300 seconds of moving video to play out wipes... discover more

Video over IP
Our IP products are software apps that run on the MARBLE-V1 media processor hardware, making it easy to change the functionality completely when your needs change. They can work with IP, with SDI or with both IP and SDI at the same time. Our IP products provide gateway functionality ,IP to IP translation, linear keying, video delay, profanity delay, colour correction, picture-in-picture and fail-safe switching... discover more

Frames and control
Our products are individual boards that need to be housed in rack frames. Choose the Vision system if you're planning an IP or 4K installation or would like extra features on your SDI products, and choose the Indigo system for three frame sizes and the biggest range of boards. Plus select your control method... discover more about frames and discover more about control
Support from the industry's most responsive company

User manuals
It's easy to get step-by-step instructions on product operation: detailed PDF user manuals are available for download from our password-protected Registered Area... log in and download manuals. Also available to help get you up and running are some quick start guides...

Brochures
Download the brochure you need - from the Indigo and Vision Product Range catalogues for an overview of what we do, to individual leaflets for each board where you can find block diagrams, technical specs, ordering information and more... view the brochures

Register your products
There's a big benefit to registering your Crystal Vision products: you'll upgrade the standard three year warranty to five years... register your products

Project design help
Broadcasters often talk to us when they are beginning to plan a project - with project design a complimentary service we offer. Just tell us what you want to achieve with your system, and we'll work out the best way to do it... get our project design help

Contact the sales team
Our knowledgeable sales team can answer your technical questions, demo the products, provide a quote or put you in touch with your local distributor... discover more

Contact customer support
We're known for our reliable, long-lasting and easy-to-use products, but if you need help our UK and USA customer support teams are at the end of a phone or e-mail - with a full rack of equipment set up to mimic any installations... discover more
Crystal Vision Ltd. is registered in England number 03139895. Registered office: Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
Tel: +44 (0)1223 497049 E-mail: sales@crystalvision.tv