Debut of Software-Based Switcher by FOR-A American Division Showcased at NAB Event
Get Ready for the Future of Production at NAB 2025!
Are you ready to take your production workflow to the next level? FOR-A America has got you covered! At this year's NAB Show, held from April 6-9 in Las Vegas, we'll be showcasing our game-changing FOR-A MixBoard powered by ClassX.
Our revolutionary software switcher, first introduced at IBC 2024, allows you to create complex compositions with unlimited layers using an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI). Whether you're broadcasting to television, streaming online, or producing live events, the FOR-A MixBoard has got you covered.
Powered by ClassX technology, the FOR-A MixBoard is a fully software-based switcher, meaning it's highly scalable and cost-effective. It's capable of adapting to various production scenarios, from traditional broadcast to modern streaming and beyond.
So, what makes the MixBoard so versatile? It supports an array of input types, including SDI, NDI, SRT, live streams, and media files. This adaptability makes it the perfect solution for hybrid production setups, integrating traditional broadcast and IP-based sources seamlessly.
The MixBoard comes in two variants: a basic model with 8 inputs and 2 outputs, and an advanced model featuring 16 inputs and 4 independent outputs. This flexibility allows for dynamic configurations such as separate program and preview feeds or custom output layouts to suit diverse production needs.
Creating dynamic and visually stunning productions has never been easier with the MixBoard. Users can mix and match inputs of various types to create and quickly recall projects with dynamic layouts and effects, ensuring a powerful and creative live production experience.
But that's not all! The MixBoard also boasts auto-sense capabilities, automatically detecting video input source frame rate, resolution, and audio tracks. This feature streamlines setup times and improves overall operational efficiency.
Key innovations of the MixBoard include video input types such as the Media Engine, offering seamless playout of video clips, stills, and playlists, and the Compositor, providing a powerful tool for creating complex layouts and transitions. The MixCompositor also enhances source management, offering greater control and flexibility during live productions like box-in-a-box transitions.
Advanced DVE capabilities enable complex transitions and effects, while customizable shaders offer unique visual effects and color correction options. A built-in multi-viewer composition tool allows operators to create custom layouts for monitoring multiple sources simultaneously.
The SoundFlex audio mixing feature within MixBoard supports up to eight audio input tracks, allowing for independent mapping and mixing on four L+R mixed main tracks. Each of the MixBoard's four independent output channels can be assigned with one or more of the four mixed main tracks, making it an indispensable tool for all your production needs.
Stop by FOR-A America's Booth #N707 in the North Hall of the LVCC to see the FOR-A MixBoard in action. We'll also be hosting an NAB welcome reception, "FOR-A Connect," on Saturday, April 5th at 3 p.m. in Room S232 in the South Hall. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to discover the future of production!
- At NAB 2025, FOR-A America will display the innovative FOR-A MixBoard, a game-changer in production workflows that utilizes ClassX technology.
- The FOR-A MixBoard, first unveiled at IBC 2024, is a software-based switcher, offering unlimited layers and a user-friendly graphical interface for creating complex compositions.
- Crafted for versatility, the MixBoard caters to broadcast, streaming, and live event production, supporting various input types such as SDI, NDI, SRT, live streams, and media files.
- The MixBoard comes in two versions: a basic model with 8 inputs and 2 outputs, and an advanced model with 16 inputs and 4 independent outputs, catering to diverse production demands.
- With the MixBoard, users can mix and match inputs, creating projects with dynamic layouts and effects, and streamlining setup times with its auto-sense capabilities for frame rate, resolution, and audio tracking.
- Key innovations in the MixBoard include the Media Engine for smooth video playout, the Compositor for intricate layout and transition creation, and the SoundFlex audio mixing tool capable of handling up to 8 audio input tracks.
- Enhanced DVE capabilities, customizable shaders for visual effects and color correction, and a multi-viewer composition tool are also features of the FOR-A MixBoard, making it a must-visit at FOR-A America's Booth #N707 at NAB 2025, as well as at their NAB welcome reception, "FOR-A Connect," on April 5th.
