COBALT blueCORE – multi-function processing in 1RU
COBALT blueCORE family combines all the audio and video processing functions required for live production in one single 1RU device. Its compact form factor, ease of operation and low power requirements (less than 80W for the ST 2110 version) make the blueCORE family ideally suited for live production in trucks, OB-vans and other space constrained environments.

blueCORE’s self-contained form factor makes deployment fast and simple; power it up, connect the signals, and the device is ready to operate - with or without a computer. Support for both SDI inputs and outputs (copper and fiber), four channels of 3G processing - or one channel up to 12G, along with access to ST 2110/IPMX inputs and outputs make blueCORE a ‘must have’ for infrastructures transitioning to IP.

blueCORE units are fitted with a large touchscreen front panel for effortless, local configuration of all processing functions, an essential advantage in small OB vans, and fly packs where configuration changes from event to event. Besides the front panel, blueCORE includes four illuminated knobs, making it straightforward to perform functions such as color correction directly at the unit, without needing an external control panel. The unit can also be deployed in traditional fixed environments and be controlled remotely through a Web GUI, adding to its flexibility.

Capabilities include up/down/cross conversion, color correction, several flavors of HDR processing, audio routing and mixing, per-channel frame sync, frame rate conversion, audio embedding and de‑embedding, SCTE‑104 insertion as well as logo insertion – and many more base features, delivering extensive functionality in a single, compact unit.