USED decommissioned broadcast industry equipment
Decommissioned due to organisation wide upgrading of equipment
Installed in the early 2000’s and I believe this product line is still supported by Ensemble Designs, USA

This is the 1RU version of the “Avenue” Signal Integration System from Ensemble Designs USA
I am offering the frame ONLY*, the 3 card slots are EMPTY although I do have some cards available separately
ONLY* means the basic frame, with integral power supply AND the optional 5035 System Control Board

Avenue is a slot based signal integration system which is used worldwide in broadcast, mobile, satellite, cable, worship and post production facilities.
The Avenue system range of modules includes video up/down conversion, audio embedding, synchronization, conversion, routing, noise reduction, protection switches, test signal generators and more.

Here is some information about the Frame
The 1RU Avenue frame accommodates any mix of up to three audio or video modules. Modules plug into a universal motherboard; no special rear connectors are needed. In addition to the three module slots, there is a dedicated slot for the 5035 System Control module. A universal in-line power supply (5010) is provided with each frame.
Video and audio modules for conversion, distribution and synchronization plug into a universal frame motherboard. Plastic overlays for each module type are provided and slip over the corresponding BNCs on the backplane to identify the input and output designations on each type of module.
Here is some information specific to the 5035 System Control Board (included with this frame)
3Gb/s, HD, SD, MPEG & Audio modules all in one frame!

Control and monitor all modules in the system from one or many locationslocally or worldwide
Easily adjust video levels, timing, audio delay, and other parameters
Customize module menus
Alarm generation and log
Download new module softwarefree for the life of the product!
User Levels for security
Module lockout for critical paths
Use any combination of Control Panels and PCs for control and monitoring
Avenues user friendly protocol is available for interfacing to automation and other third-party control systems
SNMP Monitoring and Control

ENSEMBLE DESIGNS
Avenue Series
Signal Integration System Frame (slots are not populated)
Integral 5010 Power Supply is included (NOTE: this runs off 12V DC @ 5A – NOT AC)
Optional 5035 System Control Board IS included – this gives much greater flexibility to the frame, including remote access and control via the ports on the rear panel.
Hot swap capable
There is a great deal of information about these systems online so if you look HERE all will be revealed!

CONDITION:
Excellent, no case damage
Clean – I have seen some of these frames online being offered by others in terrible condition, makes you wonder just where they were previously installed!
NO front panel damage, copper fingers all as they should be (often get bent by careless users)

TESTING:
This is where I have some problems! I used to have SDI equipment in particular but nothing any longer. I do know this equipment WAS fully functional prior to decommissioning (deemed obsolete to the broadcaster’s needs) but my abilities to confirm functionality “off site” are very limited … anyway I gave it a shot!
Powered up with an external 12V DC power supply – note that the DC input connector is unusual, hopefully the new owner has the correct plugs for this connector.
Green led indicates
Very low level fan noise (small internal fan)
Far right matrix display module on the 5035 Control board lights up green
I made no attempts to “talk” to the system via Ethernet or by other means – I really have no reason to suspect the equipment, I know it has been functioning fine.
As part of my tests made on the separately advertised cards, I did use all three slots and these seem to be