The broadcast industry has a new addition in the form of FOR-A's latest product, the MFR-3000 routing switcher. This 4RU unit is specifically designed to cater to the needs of midsize broadcast facilities, offering flexibility and reliability.

Key Features

  • The MFR-3000 can be expanded by eight input/output modules, up to a maximum of 64-input/64-output matrix.
  • It offers auto signal detection and supports various formats including 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and ASI.
  • The unit provides built-in redundancy for continuous operation in case of problems.

FOR-A's MFR-3000 is designed to be easy to maintain and offers versatile crosspoint control, interface expansion units, and connectivity with other products such as the HVS-2000 video switcher for input expansion.

Redundancy and Monitoring

  • The routing switcher provides a built-in Web server for immediate setup, eliminating the need to install software on external devices.
  • It can be integrated into a SNMP monitoring system to oversee various operational states and set system failure and recovery alerts.

FOR-A is showcasing its MFR-3000 routing switcher at NAB 2015 in booth C5117, along with other new products including video switchers, multi-viewers, signal processors, and a 4K high-speed camera technology.