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only consuming a single MLE. This effect would normally take one MLE for every
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• Studio Plasmas. If your set has multiple live plasma displays with images that
require keys to be inserted, AuxKeys are an ideal, cost-effective solution. This frees
up MLEs or external keyers.
MultiDSK
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(DSK 3 and DSK 4) S4MDX-056
This option adds a third and a fourth linear downstream keyer to the pair of standard
internal DSKs. These downstream keyers have access to every Synergy MD video source
and are fully integrated into the MLE 4 transition system with full preview.
Note that the hardware for this option resides on the output card where the MLE4
Program and Preview outputs reside, and will consume four additional multi-format
outputs in order to supply the DSKs with video and key sources.
MultiDSK will always provide the following outputs:
Output Number Output Provided
K01 Program
K02 Program
K03 MLE 4 Preview
K04 MLE 4 Preview with Overlay
K05 Clean Feed 1
K06 Clean Feed 2
One clean feed precedes DSK 3 and the other precedes DSK 4.
Extended Tallies (37-72) S4MDX-070
The standard system includes 36 tally relays. Any tally can be assigned to any video input
(or MLE Program output) making 36 enough for most systems. An optional 36 additional
tallies (bringing the total number of tallies to 72) can be ordered for large input matrix
configurations, red/green preview tally systems, and Aux Bus tally systems that require
twice as many tallies or for cases where every single input must be tallied.
A preview tally system has a “red” output indicating that a source is on air and a “green”
output indicating that a source has been selected on a preset bus. This gives the talent an
additional warning as to the director’s next move.
Redundant Power (Frame and Panel) S4MDX-071
The redundant power supply option provides protection against AC power failure. It
allows the switcher to receive power from independent power sources. Complete failure of
one source will not affect the operation of the switcher in the slightest. If the main AC
power fails, the switcher instantly draws power from the remaining source. The transition
from one power source to the other is totally transparent and has no affect on the
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