Grass Valley

Grass Valley

Grass Valley is a manufacturer of television production and broadcasting equipment founded as a research and development company in 1959 by Dr. Donald Hare in Grass Valley, California, hence the name! In 2022, a Canadian investment firm announced the acquisition of Grass Valley and subsequently relocated its main offices to Montreal. Their product line includes cameras, live production switchers, replay, media storage, editing, asset management, modular infrastructure, routing, conversion equipment, control, monitoring, and automated playout, all sold as hardware & software.

HD Video Switchers
Grass Valley products are found worldwide across a range of settings. They specialize in creating rock-solid equipment built for real-world production. Grass Valley's legendary HD Video Switchers, such as the Sirius Compact range, are ideally suited for utility routing applications, with the ability to route all SDI video formats, including 12G/3G/HD/SD, in two matrix sizes: 16x16 and 32x32. These compact routers are controllable from Sirius Compact Panels, as well as by GV Orbit and NV9000 control systems. When it comes to video routers, Grass Valley's Sirius series sets the industry standard for reliability and performance.

Scalable Multiviewers
In a broadcasting environment, the multiviewer is a device that consolidates multiple video and audio feeds onto a single display. It enables engineers to monitor multiple sources simultaneously on a single screen. Grass Valley excels at designing and manufacturing the industry's finest Multiviewers, offered in the super-adaptable openGear format. Grass Valley Multiviewers are easy to install and operate, boasting the fastest processing on the market with only one field of latency. Grass Valley's super-fast Multiviewers are optimized to reduce space while still handling the power required to meet the challenges of Broadcast Trucks and Trailers used in live events and sports.

Audio Distribution Amplifiers
Audio Distribution Amplifiers are standard-issue components found in most pro broadcast systems. Grass Valley provides professional digital Audio Distribution Amplifiers, such as their Densit‚ system, a modular hardware platform used for professional broadcast video and audio signal processing and distribution. They also create digital audio DAs that work in conjunction to support a single AES-3id 75-ohm digital audio input, then divide it into as many as nine separate outputs, as needed, when the signal needs to be sent to multiple devices simultaneously. It also helps to maintain signal integrity and to prevent signal degradation, all critical issues when dealing with a broadcast system.

We'll Be Your Guide
Markertek Sales Engineers have the knowledge you need when you're shopping for gear for Television and Radio, Streaming Services, or Event Productions. We can provide you with everything you need to get the job done with satisfaction. Broadcast studios are integral to the modern media landscape, and we provide the infrastructure and technology necessary for high-quality content production. Markertek is ready to help you elevate your media production, contact us today to get started!

FAQ

Are Grass Valley HD Video Switchers compatible with all SDI video formats?
Yes, Grass Valley's HD Video Switchers, such as the Sirius Compact range, support all SDI video formats, including 12G, 3G, HD, and SD.

Can Grass Valley Multiviewers be easily integrated into existing broadcast systems?
Absolutely. Grass Valley Multiviewers are designed for the openGear format, making them easy to install and operate across a wide range of professional environments.