Finnish broadcaster chooses Eyeheight irisLite

Two Eyeheight irisLite eight-input/four-output vision mixers have been chosen for studio-based and OB production by YLE, Finland's state broadcaster.
Selected for their exceptional ease of operation, the units were supplied by Eyeheight's Finnish reseller, TV Tools. They will be used in three-camera systems on drama programmes for YLE-1.
Ismo Torkko, Technical Manager at TV Tools, said: "YLE sets extremely high standards, both for the technical quality of its productions and for the ergonomic efficiency of its studios. irisLite's compact control panel is much more suitable for a busy drama studio than the broad arrays of pushbuttons found on old-fashioned switching desks. The menu structure within irisLite enables subsidiary functions to be performed quickly and easily, as well as real-time cut and crossfade operations. irisLite's benefits are even more relevant to OB origination where compact equipment enables significant weight savings as well as space efficiency."
Fully compatible with Eyeheight's genETics product range, irisLite occupies a compact 1U chassis coupled to a remote control panel. It performs full 10-bit mixing with programmable mix times and automatic or manual transitions. Integral features include a wipe, edge and matte generator with user-adjustable edges.
The switcher can be locked to external SDI reference sync and continues operation in the absence of source signals. Up to four downstream keyers can be incorporated. EDH re-insertion is provided on main outputs. irisLite can handle widescreen and standard aspect ratios and is available for 625 and 525-line markets.
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