Analog Way Announces Pulse²Analog Way introduces Pulse², a new versatile mixer / native matrix switcher. Pulse² is based on Analog Way's new Midra platform, the core of a brand new line of mid-range mixers / seamless switchers. The Midra platform consists of six products: QuickVu, QuickMatriX, SmartMatriX², Saphyr, Eikos², and Pulse². Analog Way renews its line of mid-range mixers seamless switchers with the Midra platform. Based on Midra, the Pulse² offers a new design and innovative functionalities, including some advanced features inherited from the LiveCore series, Analog Way's range of premium presentation mixers. Compared to the Pulse which was launched in 2009, the company says the new Pulse² benefits from several major improvements, bringing the product to the next level. Pulse² comes in a 2RU enclosure with a deeper chassis, ensuring better air circulation and cooling of the device. The product offers upgraded connectivity, through eight seamless inputs and 14 input plugs: four Universal Analog, four DVI-D, four HDMI, and two 3G-SDI plugs. Thanks to the CleanCut effect, the Pulse² can operate fast and seamlessly switch between any of its 14 input plugs without fade through black or loss of sync. EDID management is now standard for inputs one through six for computer sources. Pulse² features a matrix mode with two outputs. To fit any display resolution, including non-standard formats like LED walls and rear-projection cubes, Pulse² offers custom output format management. Thanks to optimized programming and a new architecture, the Pulse² offers fast seamless switching, with a 50% speed gain in control parameter response. The de-interlacing process on the Pulse² was significantly improved, similar in quality to the process available on the LiveCore series. Pulse² offers two frame layers, with background and foreground positions. Thanks to the new quick frame function, a foreground frame can quickly hide all other layers when necessary. Preset management was also optimized, and the Pulse² offers smart functions such as swap and split. Available using hot keys, these functions allow users to switch between a PIP and a live background source (swap), or the display of two PIPs side-by-side on a colored or frame background (split). Major new assets available on the Midra generation of mixers seamless switchers also include advanced management of audio and embedded audio. The Pulse² can easily embed or de-embed digital audio on HDMI and DVI-D connectors on inputs and outputs, ensuring better processing and quality of the video and audio mix. The signal to noise ratio was improved, and fine-tuning of the gain on analog signals can be easily made through a comprehensive audio section available on the machine user interface. Routing mode allows the audio of any input to be associated to any output. The RCS² is a user-friendly graphic interface designed for the Midra platform, and inspired by the Web RCS of the LiveCore series. As an AIR application, the RCS² is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. It offers three main sections to setup and control the Pulse²: setup, edit, and live. The section to control audio signals includes the main elements of an audio console, including a potentiometer and a VU meter. The Midra series can also be controlled by several Analog Way's remote controllers, including Orchestra and Vertige (available first quarter 2014). All products based on the MidraTM platform received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification. Analog Way's new Pulse² will be demonstrated at several international tradeshows starting October 2013: InfoComm Middle East & Africa (United Arab Emirates -- booth TA-115), Satis (France -- booth D65), and LDI (United States of America -- booth 2231). 
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