Half ME (Mix/DSK)
Each switcher comes with a half (0.5) ME that has limited functionality compared to a full ME. The half ME is always the highest number ME in the switcher and required no additional hardware.
Note: The Half ME option is not supported on the Evertz® IP Output board or when
the switcher is operating in a UHDTV1 video format.
The number of keys depends on how the Mix/DSK option is set up. If Mix/DSK is set to Mix2K there are 2 keys and if it is set to Mix4K there are 4 keys. Both of these options lock specific output BNCs to the video signals being output by the Mix/DSK option.
Refer to Mix/DSK in the Setup Manual for information on turning the half ME on or off.
Note: References to ME refer to a full ME unless otherwise stated.
| Half ME | Full ME | |
|---|---|---|
| Included with Switcher | Yes | No (option) |
| Requires Additional Hardware | No | Yes (every odd number ME) |
| Program Assignable to any Output BNC | Yes | Yes |
| Proc Amps and Color Correctors | No | Yes |
| Keyers | 4 | 8 |
| Key Types | Auto Select and Self Key | Auto Select, Self Key, Chroma Key, Preset Pattern Key, and DVE Key |
| 2D DVE | No | Yes |
| Transition Types | Dissolve and Cut | Dissolve, Cut, Wipe, and DVE |
| Output can be Re-entered to Another ME | No | Yes |
| Dual Border Generators | No | Yes |
| Advanced Pattern Generators | No | Yes |
| ME-Store | No* | Yes |
| Global-Store Access | Yes | Yes |
Note: * You can re-enter an ME-Store onto the Half ME, but there is no dedicated ME-Store for the ME.