FOR-A FA-9000
Description
The FOR-A FA-9000 is an all-in-one HD signal processor introduced in March 2006, marking the advent of FOR-A's multi-function signal processor concept. The unit won the "STAR Award" from TV Technology USA magazine at NAB 2006.
As the shift to HD at broadcast studios drove demand for HD equipment, FOR-A engineers thought outside the box in developing a new FS/TBC that supplemented HD support with up/down/cross conversion to offer an all-in-one signal processor.
With so many features packed into a single unit, the simple front panel of previous models wasn't going to provide enough control. Inspiration struck when an engineer happened to see a photo of a navigation system with illuminated buttons that could be used even in the dark. This led to the distinctive backlit, color-coded buttons on the FA-9000's front panel.
The FA-9000 started a new chapter in FOR-A signal processors that continued through the FA-9100, FA-9500, FA-9520, and FA-1010.
FA-9000 Series
| Model | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FA-9000 | 2006 | Original all-in-one HD signal processor (this model) |
| FA-9100 | 2008 | Successor to FA-9000 |
| FA-9500 | 2010 | More competitive, aluminum enclosure, web browser control |
| FA-9520 | 2012 | Dual FA-9500 in single 1RU enclosure |
| FA-9600 | 2017 | 4K/12G/HDR/WCG multipurpose processor |
