Analog Way to Exhibits at Prolight + Sound 2012

Analog Way will exhibit in booth #9.0 D04, from March 21 to 24, in Frankfurt, at Prolight + Sound showing a selection of the company's products.

Eikos is a multi-layer mixer scaler and seamless switcher, offering up to 12 inputs including four fitted with SDI and two fitted with DVI-D. Eikos offers three operating modes: multi-layer mixer, 12x2 seamless native matrix, and QuadraVision modes. In multi-layer mixer mode, Eikos can display up to six layers: three live sources, one frame, and two logos. Up to two PIPs can be displayed on a live background, or three PIPs on a still background. Live layers can be customized by the user. New effects are also available and can be combined during transitions. Eikos offers a classic preview as well as a still mosaic full preview function.

Eikos also offers a 12x2 scaled native matrix with true seamless switching, the company says. In this mode, up to two PIPs can be added on a still background and a mirror function is available. In QuadraVision mode, Eikos allows the display of four computer or video sources on the main output.

A video output card provides SD or HDTV formats in various signals from composite video to HD SDI. Eikos also comes in a light edition, Eikos LE.

Smart MatriX is a scaled matrix with native hi-resolution output equipped with four scalers. It offers up to 12 inputs including four fitted with SDI and two fitted with DVI-D. With 100% digital processing, Smart MatriX outputs digital and analog signals in DVI and VGA (RGBHV) simultaneously with a selection of many formats from HDTV to computer 2K. Smart MatriX offers a 12x2 scaled native matrix mode with seamless switching. In addition, Smart MatriX offers PIP features: up to two PIPs can be displayed on a still background on each output, or one PIP on a still background, still giving access to seamless effects during transitions, the company says. A PIP layer can also be used as a title effect over a live background. PIPs can be customized by the user with various attributes and a mirror function is available.

A Video Output card provides SD or HDTV formats in various signals from composite video to HD SDI. Smart MatriX also comes in a light edition, Smart MatriX LE.

Pulse is a multi-layer mixer scaler and seamless switcher with full high resolution digital processing that is adaptable to large screen projections, conference rooms, and houses of worship applications, according to the company.

Pulse offers 10 direct inputs including two fitted with digital DVI and two fitted with SDI. In mixer mode, Pulse can display two live sources. Live layers can be customized with various attributes (borders, movements, zoom, cut, fade, wipe, or slide). Pulse offers many live effects including keying and PIP animation. Integrated audio stereo switcher features eight inputs (six analog and two from embedded SDI) and one output.

Axion2 is a powerful remote controller specifically designed for live events and multi-screen venues. Axion2 is compatible with Analog Way's new generation of seamless switchers. The machines can be controlled either as stand-alone processors or in combination, including soft edge blending configurations. Axion2 can control up to six independent screen configurations in different locations (single display or multiple projectors in soft edge blended mode) and store up to 90 presets per screen configuration. A sequences mode allows the creation of up to nine sequences per screen configuration. Axion2 offers useful features to easily program and control a show in a live environment (off-line programming, snap button, toggle preset, etc.) according to the company. Axion2 was recently upgraded with 14 new key features. These improvements include the automatic display of IP addresses and all the connected devices on the screen's setup page.

RK-300 is an intuitive, user-friendly remote control keypad according to the company, designed to control Analog Way's new multi-scaler seamless switchers: Eikos, Eikos LE, OPS300, OPS200, Pulse, Pulse LE, Smart MatriX, Smart MatriX LE, Smart Vu, Smart Vu LE, Smart Quad, and Smart Edge. The remote console allows full control of menu and settings of the switchers and direct access to PIPs, logos, frames, and sources selection. Layers properties can be defined by the user and stored in the console's memory. A mini joystick allows easy control of the displayed elements. RK-300 is fitted with an Ethernet LAN RJ45 connector for easy connection and utilization.