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System overview, System features, Section 1 — system overview – Grass Valley Maestro Master Control v.2.4.0 User Manual

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System Overview

The Maestro Master Control switcher is a multi-channel, digital video and
audio switching system that was designed for network and broadcast
master control room applications.

Note

All Maestro processors connected to the same Maestro deployment PC and
comprising a single system (all processors interconnected via the same
facility and control LANs) must have the same software version and configu-
ration deployed to them. Having different software versions/configurations
deployed within a single system is not supported and may result in commu-
nication incompatibilities and system failure.

System Features

Multiple-channel, multiple control panel operation

A/B/C/D Inputs from Encore or Jupiter-controlled Routing switcher
router.

Mix and match with Concerto router boards in same frame

4 external key cut/ fill inputs; linear/self key; border/shadow key

Outputs: Program, Preview, 2 Clean Feed video. 1 Clean Feed audio

16 channel audio processing for embedded and MADI I/O expansion.
8 channel AES/EBU I/O included on rear panel.

4 audio mixers for MADI I/O expansion and branding option audio
overs. 2 AES/EBU inputs included on rear panel

Embedded/MADI audio: up to 16 channels

Dolby E pass-through

Each audio source can be derived automatically (up/down converted),
with programmable gain control on every audio channel. For example:

A stereo source can be configured to up-mix to a Dolby 5.1 output

A Dolby 5.1 source can be configured to down-mix to a left/right
stereo pair

Automation, GUI, and hardware panel control