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GATOR (12G)

GATOR Toolbox

4K UHD Signal Conversion Problem Solver

All-in-one UHD up/down/cross, HDR conversion, standards conversion, frame synchronization for UHD workflows over 12G-SDI.

Gator Toolbox is your easy-to-use and comprehensive UHD signal conversion problem solver in a modular openGear form factor. The Gator Toolbox delivers peace of mind, by addressing your signal conversion needs in broadcast, production, and live event workflows where low latency and quality UHD, HDR, & WCG are required. At its core, GATOR-TOOLBOX provides a high-quality motion-adaptive format converter with optional frame-rate standards conversion.

The Gator Toolbox is meant for the discerning audio/video production professional looking for quality, reliability and the confidence to be able to easily adapt any incoming signal to the needs of their broadcast, production, or live event UHD workflow. Intuitively control multiple Gator UHD Toolbox cards with a single Ultritouch system control and monitoring touch panel, available in a rackmount 2RU form factor.

Gator Toolbox provides a single conversion path when processing UHD input and/or output, while processing abilities increase to two separate conversion paths when processing up to 3G inputs and/or outputs.  This represents exceptional value and density, with up to 10x UHD or 20x 3G conversion paths per 2RU oGX frame.

Gator Toolbox solves any-to-any conversion problems!

  • In mobile applications, confidently handle any signal with ease – Gator Toolbox welcomes the unexpected!
  • In ingest applications, a feed may come in as 720p50, SDR/BT.709, but the production is 2160p59.94, HDR/WCG
  • In transmission applications, down-convert from UHD to any format
  • For international feeds, easily provide format and standards conversion!
  • Intuitive control and monitoring via Dashboardâ„¢ and Ultritouchâ„¢ Smart Panel
  • Backed by legendary Ross Support

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  • Selectable 3G/UHD modes: One conversion path for I/O up to UHD or two discrete conversion paths for I/O up to 3G
  • High-density design – Up to 10 cards per oGX frame
  • HD / 3G (Level A Only) / 6G / 12G-SDI In and out
  • Single link / SQD / 2SI in and out
  • SD input support for upconversion only
  • 4 GPIO
  • Reference input
  • Single-mode Fiber I/O with optional SFP
  • Input failover switching
  • Supported Video formats
    • 2160p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
    • 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
    • 1080i @ 50/59.94/60
    • 720p @ 50/59.94/60
    • 576i/480i @ 50/59.94 (input supported only, for upconversion)
  • Audio Processing
    • Audio processing support (sum, gain, mute, tone, SRC)
    • Full audio shuffle 128×128
    • Dolby® pass-through
    • AES Audio Embedding / De-embedding (optional)
  • Ancillary Data Processing
    • ST 352 VPID Insertion and override
    • Ancillary data pass / delete / re-map

 

  • High quality linear motion adaptive video processing
    • High-quality Up / Down / Cross Conversion
      • Advanced motion-adaptive deinterlacing
      • Cadence detection
      • Detail enhancement
  • Optional linear, motion adaptive frame-rate Standards Conversion
  • Frame synchronizer
  • Quad-link gearbox in and out: 2SI and SQD
  • Color Correction and HDR Processing
    • HDR EOTF remapping (PQ / HLG / SLOG3 / SDR)
    • 709 / BT.2020 WCG conversion
    • Optional 3D-LUT HDR transforms (NBCU / BBC / user custom)
    • RGB color correctors / proc amps
    • Test pattern generation
  • Control
    • Full configuration, setup and monitoring via DashBoard™
    • Ultritouch control panels
    • Presets support up to 8 configurations
  • Reference
    • Source selectable from common frame reference input 1 or 2, or reference source fed directly to card
    • In dual path mode:
      • Both paths share the same reference
      • Both outputs must be set to a field/frame rate compatible with reference (same rate or a multiple)

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Gator-Toolbox can be used in live studio, mobile or venue production where mixed signal types are expected. Accommodate mistimed signals, different resolutions, frame rates or color space seamlessly to conform incoming and outgoing feeds to your production needs.

Featuring powerful 3D-LUT processing, GATOR-TOOLBOX offers the flexibility to support advanced HDR workflows with high-quality tone-mapping allowing you to provide exceptional HDR and SDR content.

Order Code Description
GATOR-TOOLBOX-2-R4 Gator Toolbox card with 2-slot rear module
SDI 4-in/1-out or 1-in/4-out
Single channel for processing up to UHD, dual channel for processing up to 3G
No discrete audio
View Rear Module
GATOR-TOOLBOX-2F-R4F Gator Toolbox card with 2-slot rear module
SDI 4-in/1-out or 1-in/4-out
Single channel for processing up to UHD, dual channel for processing up to 3G
Fiber 1-in/1-out (SFP not included)
No discrete audio
View Rear Module
GATOR-TOOLBOX-4A-R3A Gator Toolbox card with 4-slot rear module
SDI 4-in/1-out or 1-in/4-out
Single channel for processing up to UHD, dual channel for processing up to 3G
8 Unbalanced AES
View Rear Module
GATOR-TOOLBOX-4B-R3B Gator Toolbox card with 4-slot rear module
SDI 4-in/1-out or 1-in/4-out
Single channel for processing up to UHD, dual channel for processing up to 3G
8 Balanced AES
View Rear Module

 

Options
GATOR-TOOLBOX-12G-LICENSE License adds UHD support to GATOR-TOOLBOX. Includes 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI 2SI and SQD Quad 3G-SDI interface support.
GATOR-TOOLBOX-HDR-LUT-LICENSE Adds support for 3D lookup tables (3D LUT) for HDR and WCG conversion. Includes BBC and NBCU LUT packages. Supports loading of user LUTs (Type I and III cube files).
Note: Two licenses required to enable this feature on both conversion paths in 3G mode.
GATOR-FRC-LICENSE Frame Rate Conversion software license for GATOR-TOOLBOX.
Note: Two licenses required to enable this feature on both conversion paths in 3G mode.
SFP-FIBER-12G Single-mode SFP module for GATOR-TOOLBOX-2F-R4F. Supports HD / 3G / 6G / 12G-SDI signal formats.

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