Cobalt Digital
VidCom is proud to partner with Cobalt Digital, a global leader in broadcast and production signal processing technology. For years, we’ve integrated their award-winning IP, 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD conversion, compression, monitoring, processing, routing, and multiviewer solutions into Canadian broadcast, production, and ProAV environments.
From live sports to major broadcast networks and mobile production, Cobalt Digital equipment is trusted worldwide — and VidCom makes it available right here in Canada.
About Cobalt Digital – Available in Canada Through VidCom
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, Cobalt Digital designs and manufactures advanced conversion, monitoring, and signal processing solutions specifically engineered for professional broadcast, production, and ProAV applications.
Guided by their philosophy of Engineering Beyond the Signal™, Cobalt focuses on creating scalable, space-efficient, and cost-effective solutions that adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of the media industry.
Every Cobalt product is proudly made in the USA, backed by a five-year warranty, and designed for the most demanding broadcast and production workflows. Their product range serves broadcasters, production trucks, sports venues, government, corporate, educational, and medical organizations worldwide.
Why Choose Cobalt Digital with VidCom Canada?
✔ Award-winning broadcast technology – recognized at NAB, ISE, and InfoComm shows.
✔ Trusted by major broadcasters worldwide – for multiformat, multiscreen environments.
✔ Future-proof, flexible solutions – scalable openGear® platforms, IP-based routing, and advanced multiviewers.
✔ Canadian integration expertise – VidCom provides consultation, workflow design, and ongoing support.
New Featured Cobalt Digital Products Available in Canada
Two powerful additions to the Cobalt Digital lineup include the new blueCORE Processors and ARIA Audio Monitors
NEW! blueCORE Processors: 1RU Standalone Signal Processors
Cobalt Digital’s new blueCORE Processors are powerful 1RU standalone signal processing solutions designed for demanding professional video workflows. Supporting popular formats from 525i to 2160p, blueCORE gives broadcasters, production teams, and systems integrators flexible processing power in a compact form factor.
Key features include:
- – Up/down/cross conversion
- – Frame rate conversion
- – Frame sync
- – Fiber SFP support
- – SCTE-104 insertion
- – AES, MADI, and SDI embed/de-embed
- – Audio mixing and routing
- – Remote control and monitoring via Dashboard Software, OGCP-9000 Remote Control, or Cobalt’s RESTful-based Reflex protocol
For Canadian broadcasters and production facilities looking for advanced standalone signal processing, VidCom can help you explore how Cobalt Digital blueCORE Processors fit into your existing workflow.
Learn more: https://cobaltdigital.com/products/cobalt-bluecore-5/
ARIA Audio Monitors: 1RU Rack Mounted IPMX Compliant Audio Monitors
Cobalt Digital’s ARIA Audio Monitors provide advanced audio and video monitoring in a compact 1RU rack-mounted design. Built for modern broadcast, IP, and hybrid workflows, ARIA supports simultaneous monitoring of different input audio sources and includes an intuitive LCD display for clear real-time feedback.
Key features include:
- – LCD display with signal bar graph meters, phase meters, loudness status, and live video
- – SMPTE ST 2110 input with dual 10G/25G SFPs
- – ST 2022-7 support for video, audio, and ancillary data pass-through to SDI output
- – Inputs: two 12G SDI or MADI, two SFP-SDI over fiber, AES, GPI, and two balanced analog audio inputs
- – Outputs: 12G SDI or MADI and two analog outputs
- – Master volume and mute control
- – 1G PoE++ interface for power, remote management via WebUI, and API access
For Canadian teams building IPMX, ST 2110, SDI, or hybrid broadcast workflows, VidCom can help specify and integrate Cobalt Digital ARIA Audio Monitors into your facility or production environment.
Learn more: https://cobaltdigital.com/product-category/aria-audio-monitors/
Additional Featured Cobalt Digital Products
VidCom brings the full Cobalt Digital product line to Canada, including:
- Aria AUD-MON-V – A compact 1RU audio monitoring panel with color LCD, supporting SDI, MADI, and Dante channels with advanced DSP and superior Class-D audio.
- openGear® Modular Platform – The industry-standard, award-winning modular terminal gear platform, scalable for any production or broadcast environment.
- WAVE Control Series – Advanced control panels with Ethernet + PoE++, redundant power, open API, and flexible GPI/GPO capabilities.
- Cobalt Wave Routers – Compact 12G SDI routers with full IP-based control, web-based monitoring, and optimized for today’s 4K/UltraHD workflows.
👉 Explore the full Cobalt Digital product range here: Cobalt Digital Product Lines
Recent Awards
Cobalt Digital continues to set the standard for broadcast innovation, earning top industry recognition:
- InfoComm 2025: Best of Show (AVTechnology) – Wave Control Series
- NABShow 2025: Best of Show (TV Technology) – ARIA AUD-MON-H & ARIA AUD-MON-V
- NABShow Product of the Year 2025 – SAPPHIRE BBG-2110-4Hi/4Sio & UltraBlue MV-SW
- ISE 2025: Best of Show (AVTechnology) – SAPPHIRE BBG-2110-4Ho/4Sio
Discover Cobalt Digital in Canada with VidCom
Whether you need IP-based routing, multiviewer systems, or high-performance signal conversion, VidCom can help you integrate Cobalt Digital solutions into your workflow.
📞 Contact VidCom today to see how Cobalt Digital technology can optimize your broadcast, production, or ProAV environment.
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