FA Series Lineup
FA-9500
A Multipurpose signal processor loaded with the functions you need for your video production requirements. The unit supports 3G-SDI, HD/SD-SDI, and analog composite I/O. In addition to its frame synchronizer (FS) capability, up/down/cross/aspect converter, color corrector (CC), and automatic video optimizer (AVO) features also come equipped as standard, allowing the unit to convert many types of video and audio signal formats. Numerous options include analog component I/O, logo generator, and Dolby E encoder/decoder. Combining these varied options allows a single unit to provide optimal functionality for all video production scenes, including those used in transmission, line production, news reporting, production, editing and distribution applications. An FA-9500 allows you to do away with other peripheral video equipment items.
FA-9520
A dual channel multipurpose signal processor loaded with key features perfect for a variety of applications including: master control, mobile production, post production, live production and more. Developed as a dual channel version of the industry-leading FA-9500 processor, supports 3G-SDI, HD/SD-SDI, and analog composite I/O. In addition to its frame synchronizer (FS) capability, up/down/cross/aspect converter, full color corrector (CC) and automatic video optimizer (AVO) features also come equipped as standard. Numerous options include analog component I/O, and Dolby E encoder/decoder. The wealth of features allow the FA-9520 to replace many single-purpose units and be a complete toolbox for almost any video production requirement.
FA-505
A 5-channel signal processor used at many video production sites in line production, transmission, news reporting, production, editing, and distribution.
FA-1010
A signal processor that comes equipped with an array of essential functions for your video production requirements and allows multi-channel routing (10 input/10 output video). A single unit includes all the typical features of a frame synchronizer, color corrector, 10×10 clean switch, as well as 3G level-A/B converter. Highly versatile audio signal processing capability with delay adjustment and remapping functions plus a sampling rate converter. Combining these varied options allows a single unit to provide optimal functionality for all video production scenes, including those used in transmission, outside broadcasting, news reporting, production, editing and distribution.
FA Series Comparison Chart
| Video Format | FA-9500 | FA-9520 | FA-505 | FA-1010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video Input | Num. of Inputs | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 3G-SDI (Level-A) | Optional | Optional | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G-SDI (Level-B) | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
| HD (1.5G)-SDI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| SD-SDI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Output | Num. of Output | 1 (4-distribution) | 2 (2-distribution) | 5 (2-distribution) | 10 |
| 3G-SDI (Level-A) | Optional | Optional | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G-SDI (Level-B) | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
| HD (1.5G)-SDI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| SD-SDI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Analog Component | Optional | Optional | – | – | |
| Analog Composite | Yes | Yes | – | – | |
| Audio Input | Num. of Inputs (max.) | 28 | 44 | 80 (112) | 160 (192) |
| Embedded Audio | 16 | 32 (16 x 2) | 80 (16 x 5) | 160 (16 x 10) | |
| AES/EBU (Balanced) | – | – | Optional | Optional | |
| AES/EBU (Unbalanced) | 8 (stereo x 4) | 8 (stereo x 4) | Optional | Optional | |
| Analog Audio | 4 (stereo x 2) | 4 (stereo x 2) | Optional | Optional | |
| Audio Output | Num. of Outpus (max.) | 28 | 44 | 80 (112) | 160 (192) |
| Embedded Audio | 16 | 32 (16 x 2) | 80 (16 x 5) | 160 (16 x 10) | |
| AES/EBU (Balanced) | – | – | Optional | Optional | |
| AES/EBU (Unbalanced) | 8 (stereo x 4) | 8 (stereo x 4) | Optional | Optional | |
| Analog Audio | 4 (stereo x 2) | 4 (stereo x 2) | Optional | Optional | |
| Video Functions | Frame Synchronizer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proc. Amp. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Color Corrector | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Clip Function | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Up/Down/Cross/Aspect Conv. | Yes (Second converter is optional) |
Yes | Yes | – | |
| ANC MUX/DEMUX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Delay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| By-pass Function | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Change-over Function | Optional | Optional | – | – | |
| Logo Generator | Optional | Optional | – | – | |
| AVO (Auto Video Optimizer) | Optional | Optional | – | – | |
| Test Signal Gene. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Timecode Ins./Gene. | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
| Audio Functions | Audio Demux | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Mux | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Audio Gain | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sample Rate Conv. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Audio Delay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Channel Remapping | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Down-mixing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Polarity Reversal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Master Mute | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Audio Test Signal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Dolby E Enc/Dec | Optional | Optional | – | – | |
| Loudness Control | Optional | Optional | – | – | |
| Other Functions | GUI Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Event Memory | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| SNMP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Redundant Power | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | |