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Broadcasting & Cable, April, 2007 by Dickson, Glen

By Glen Dickson Pro-Bel Intros 3-Gig Router Glen Dickson UK-based Pro-Bel is broadening its router range with a compact router, Cygnus, which is 1080-line progressive (1080p), 3 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) native and offers up to 576 x 576 routing in a single 26-rack-unit housing, including power-supply units; there is also a 288 x 576, 18-rack-unit version available.

Cygnus has four reference inputs for multi-standard operation, allowing for frame-accurate switching at the correct point for multi-standard operation or simulcast HD/SD broadcasts. Pro-Bel will also show its Morpheus Foundation entry-level automation system for the first time. The system--which handles ingest, media management, playout and device control--is designed for...

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