Aston 7TX

The video output from an Aston 7 graphics system is generated using one or more 19" rack mount Aston 7TX units. Each TX unit is typically used to generate a 'live' or 'programme' graphics output or, at a lower cost, a video or PC graphics preview output. Take care when comparing Aston 7 graphics channels to those provided on traditional hardware CG units. A full graphics preview is available on the Aston 7EDIT workstation, so there's no absolute need for a dedicated preview TX unit. And, because of the Aston 7's unique capability to bring graphics groups and objects on and off independantly, much more can now be achieved using a single channel output than was typically possible using two channels on older products.

The Aston 7TX video output hardware is powered using technology provided by two giants of broadcast graphics. Firstly, the Aston 7's total 3D engine is licensed from Brainstorm, Spain. Brainstorm products are used extensively in TV studios to drive 3D virtual studios and for custom 3D graphics projects. Secondly, the Aston 7TX SD and HD video rendering and SDI output is provided using state of the art video graphics cards supplied by Nvidia, the premier name in 3D PC graphics hardware.