Grass Valley XCU 3G Fiber ELITE (Used)
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SMPTE Fiber XCU Base Station Includes Elite License. Video Formats Enabled: 720P/50/59.94/60, 1080i/50/59.94/60, 1080Psf/23.98/24/25/29.97
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Grass Valley XCU 3G Fiber ELITE (Used)
Fiber Only XCU Base Station
The Grass Valley XCU 3G Fiber Elite is a rack-mounted camera control unit designed for high-end live broadcast production. It operates as the base station for LDX series camera heads when connected over hybrid fiber. The unit consolidates camera power, video transport, control signals, intercom, and audio into a single streamlined connection, making it suitable for large venues and long-distance setups. Its exchangeable cradle design allows the electronics to be quickly swapped while leaving all cabling intact, minimizing downtime in busy production environments. The Elite version is focused on HD broadcast standards and provides a reliable interface between the camera chain and production infrastructure in studios, trucks, and arenas.
Features
Hybrid fiber connection for video, power, and control over long distances
Supports cable runs up to about 3,000 meters with hybrid fiber, and up to about 40,000 meters with local power at the camera
Handles HD formats: 720p, 1080i, and 1080PsF
Provides eight 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI outputs
Dockable cradle system allows pre-wiring and quick swap of XCUs without rewiring
Compact 2 RU rack-mountable design
Embedded audio support with external analog and AES/EBU audio I/O
Three return inputs supporting SD, HD, or 3G signals
Upgradable to WorldCam capability for progressive 1080p formats
Available in configurations for fiber only, triax only, dual triax/fiber, or twin dark fiber
Rack size: 2 RU, 19-inch rack mount
Depth: approximately 400 to 438 mm depending on configuration
Supported video formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080PsF
Video outputs: 8 × 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI
Return video inputs: 3 inputs supporting SD, HD, or 3G signals
Monitoring outputs: HD-SDI, SD-SDI, analog CVBS with menu overlay
Cable length with hybrid fiber and powering from base station: up to 3,000 m (≈10,000 ft)
Cable length with local power at camera: up to 40,000 m (≈24.8 miles)
Hybrid fiber connector: SMPTE 304M compliant
Reference input: blackburst or tri-level sync
Embedded audio support on SDI outputs
External audio I/O: analog and AES/EBU
Intercom support: two-wire and four-wire channels (production, engineering, program)
Signaling: tally, on-air, call, ISO, return
Power: supplies camera power through hybrid fiber when used without local powering
Upgradeable to WorldCam feature set for 1080p formats
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