Grass Valley® is set to reveal its newest advancements at the NAB Show 2024, slated from April 14th to 17th at the Las Vegas exhibition and conference center. Marking 65 years of innovation in production switchers and broadcast cameras, Grass Valley has the goal of meeting the evolving needs of Media & Entertainment professionals with its array of products.

Highlights

During the NAB Show 2024, Grass Valley will showcase significant enhancements to its LDX 100 Series broadcast camera platform and the K-Frame video production switchers. These updates reflect Grass Valley’s ongoing commitment to product evolution and its responsiveness to the dynamic requirements of live production environments.

LDX 100 Series: broadcast camera technology

The LDX 100 Series sets a new standard for broadcast camera systems, offering flexibility and performance. Notable updates include:

– Enhanced HDR/SDR Operations: Integrated LUT processing in all LDX 100 series cameras aims to optimal HDR/SDR signal quality directly from the camera head and base station.
– Improved Design for Enhanced Usability: Refinements to the shoulder pad, handgrip, and housing materials have resulted in a lighter and more ergonomic camera.
– Innovative High-Speed Shooting: New capabilities enable 6x 1080p shooting with native UHD resolution of the live signal output, supported in both NativeIP and XCU base station operations.
– Wireless Camera Version: A new camera model optimized for wireless operation facilitates seamless integration with wireless transmission technologies and cloud-based production solutions.

K-Frame XP: production switching

The K-Frame XP series remains a top choice for high-profile live productions, boasting exceptional signal processing capabilities and versatility. Recent enhancements include:

– Advanced IP I/O Cards: Next-generation IP I/O cards with JPEG XS encoding/decoding support the most demanding UHD/HD and HDR/SDR applications.
– UltraMatch Format Conversion: Expanded format conversion capabilities with additional HDR/SDR and 3D LUT transform functionality streamline the HDR/SDR workflow.
– ClipStore II: A new generation of clip stores offers up to 4-channel recording and playback in UHD resolution, compatible with both IP and SDI interfaces.

Visitors at NAB Show 2024 attendees will be able to visit Grass Valley at stand C2308 and engage with its complete portfolio of cameras, production switchers, multiviewers, routers, processing, asset management, and live playout systems.