Cobalt Digital Inc
Champaign, IL 61821

New 9905-MPx Synchronizer Offers Four Channels Per Card with Flexible AES and MADI Embed/De-Embed
Incorporates capabilities such as support for all popular formats: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080pSF, and 1080p. Provides four independent signal paths of UDX / frame sync / audio embedding and de-embedding on a single openGear card. Designed for broadcast video formats, with full ARC control suitable for conversions to or from 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios.
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4K In and 4K Out Make Cobalt's 9971 Multiviewer the Only Choice for High End TV's New Production Truck
High End TV also chooses Cobalt Processor for HDR/SDR conversion for ‘Symphony’ Production Truck Champaign, IL – April 28, 2020 – High End TV, a premiere video production company specializing in multi-camera systems for broadcast and high-profile entertainment events, has tapped Cobalt Digital’s card-based platform for 4K HDR Multiviewer and HDR conversion solutions in its newest truck....
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Cobalt Digital's New Software Defined Decoder Wins Future Product Innovation Award, Presented by TV Technology
4K HEVC Broadcast Decoder provides painless path to state-of-the-art decoding capabilities Washington — The 9992-DEC-4K-HEVC software defined decoder from Cobalt Digital is a recipient of Future’s Product Innovation Award presented by TV Technology. Future’s Product Innovation Awards recognize excellence in manufacturing and are evaluated by a panel of engineers and industry experts....
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Weigel Broadcasting Co. Relies on Cobalt Digital Processing for EAS Insertion, CALM Compliance
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Oct. 28, 2019 – Cobalt Digital today announced Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting Co., which owns and operates stations in nine markets in addition to MeTV and other digital multicast networks, is using Cobalt’s software defined 9922-FS-DSP platform for openGear® frames to provide microservices for Emergency Alert System local insertion and CALM compliance for its...
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New 9992-DEC Series Decoders from Cobalt Digital Comes with SafeLink Software
Supports up to 4K resolution with full complement of audio decoding capabilities. Provides SDR-to-HDR conversion using SL-HDR technology, which allows broadcasters to distribute SDR and HDR content over the same signal. Eliminates video glitches and provides reliable video transport, even in live production environments that may experience network delay.
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New 9992-ENC Series Encoders Offer Customized I/O Options
HEVC/AVC/MPEG-2 encoders offer extensive audio support. Features low-latency 8-bit and 10-bit 4:2:0 encoding, with optional license keys for HEVC and 4:2:2 encoding. Upgraded to support four 3G-SDI (1080p60) signals or one 12G-SDI signal (4Kp60).
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NAB 2019: Cobalt Digital Offers Solutions for 4K, HDR Workflows
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – April 3, 2019 – Between its 4K and HDR workflow solutions, as well as promotion of a new internet transport protocol, Cobalt Digital will demonstrate a number of technologies for broadcasters next week at the 2019 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The company will showcase its full complement of card-based solutions for openGear® frames for 4K and HDR workflows at Booth...
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New Cobalt Digital 9914DA Series Distribution Amplifiers Controlled with Remote Control Panels
9914DA-4x16-XPT-12G provides the advantage of its flexible crosspoint routing for 4K and 8K signals. Provides four input channels that can be crosspoint-routed to 16 DA outputs. Quad-input capacity supports 8K quad-link content over 12G-SDI interfaces.
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New 9971 Series Multiviewer Supports 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI and UHD1 3820x2160 Square Division (SDQS)
9971-MV18-4K supports up to 18 asynchronous discrete PiP images as well as can downconvert 12G and quad UHD using 12G-SDI & quad 3G-SDI inputs. 9971-MV6-4K supports up to six discrete PiP images and 9971-MV6-4H-4K displays up to 10 sources, including a mix of computer and video sources. Each model can output ST 2082 12G-SDI for single-wire 4K transport, while up to two HDMI 2.0 outputs at...
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New Reliable Internet Stream Transport Protocol is Used for Low Latency and High Fidelity Transport of Video/Audio Signals Over The Internet
9992-ENC series of encoders for openGear supports customizable I/O options and extensive audio support. Upgrades can support three additional 1080p60 signals for high-density workflows or one 4Kp60 signal. Outputs include two independent ASI ports and two Gigabit Ethernet ports for distribution flexibility, including direct streaming to CDNs.
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New 9905-MPx Synchronizer Offers Four Channels Per Card with Flexible AES and MADI Embed/De-Embed
Incorporates capabilities such as support for all popular formats: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080pSF, and 1080p. Provides four independent signal paths of UDX / frame sync / audio embedding and de-embedding on a single openGear card. Designed for broadcast video formats, with full ARC control suitable for conversions to or from 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios.
Read More »
4K In and 4K Out Make Cobalt's 9971 Multiviewer the Only Choice for High End TV's New Production Truck
High End TV also chooses Cobalt Processor for HDR/SDR conversion for ‘Symphony’ Production Truck Champaign, IL – April 28, 2020 – High End TV, a premiere video production company specializing in multi-camera systems for broadcast and high-profile entertainment events, has tapped Cobalt Digital’s card-based platform for 4K HDR Multiviewer and HDR conversion solutions in its newest truck....
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Cobalt Digital's New Software Defined Decoder Wins Future Product Innovation Award, Presented by TV Technology
4K HEVC Broadcast Decoder provides painless path to state-of-the-art decoding capabilities Washington — The 9992-DEC-4K-HEVC software defined decoder from Cobalt Digital is a recipient of Future’s Product Innovation Award presented by TV Technology. Future’s Product Innovation Awards recognize excellence in manufacturing and are evaluated by a panel of engineers and industry experts....
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Weigel Broadcasting Co. Relies on Cobalt Digital Processing for EAS Insertion, CALM Compliance
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Oct. 28, 2019 – Cobalt Digital today announced Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting Co., which owns and operates stations in nine markets in addition to MeTV and other digital multicast networks, is using Cobalt’s software defined 9922-FS-DSP platform for openGear® frames to provide microservices for Emergency Alert System local insertion and CALM compliance for its...
Read More »Cobalt Digital Promotes Ciro Noronha to Executive Vice President of Engineering
Champaign, Ill. – Oct. 15, 2019 – Cobalt Digital is pleased to announce the appointment of Ciro Noronha, Ph.D., as executive vice president of engineering. Noronha joined the Cobalt team in 2016 when iMediaTV was acquired. He will work closely with Ryan Wallenberg, vice president of engineering, and Kyle Wilken, vice president of firmware, managing the engineering team and providing...
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New 9992-DEC Series Decoders from Cobalt Digital Comes with SafeLink Software
Supports up to 4K resolution with full complement of audio decoding capabilities. Provides SDR-to-HDR conversion using SL-HDR technology, which allows broadcasters to distribute SDR and HDR content over the same signal. Eliminates video glitches and provides reliable video transport, even in live production environments that may experience network delay.
Read More »Cobalt Digital Signs Distribution Agreement with Plura MEA for Middle East Sales, Support
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Sept. 3, 2019 – Cobalt Digital today announced it has signed a master distributor agreement with Plura MEA for sales and support in the Middle East and Africa region. Plura MEA will provide sales and support for Cobalt’s extensive product line of video and audio conversion, processing, and monitoring standalone modules and card-based solutions for openGear® frames....
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New 9992-ENC Series Encoders Offer Customized I/O Options
HEVC/AVC/MPEG-2 encoders offer extensive audio support. Features low-latency 8-bit and 10-bit 4:2:0 encoding, with optional license keys for HEVC and 4:2:2 encoding. Upgraded to support four 3G-SDI (1080p60) signals or one 12G-SDI signal (4Kp60).
Read More »
NAB 2019: Cobalt Digital Offers Solutions for 4K, HDR Workflows
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – April 3, 2019 – Between its 4K and HDR workflow solutions, as well as promotion of a new internet transport protocol, Cobalt Digital will demonstrate a number of technologies for broadcasters next week at the 2019 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The company will showcase its full complement of card-based solutions for openGear® frames for 4K and HDR workflows at Booth...
Read More »
New Cobalt Digital 9914DA Series Distribution Amplifiers Controlled with Remote Control Panels
9914DA-4x16-XPT-12G provides the advantage of its flexible crosspoint routing for 4K and 8K signals. Provides four input channels that can be crosspoint-routed to 16 DA outputs. Quad-input capacity supports 8K quad-link content over 12G-SDI interfaces.
Read More »