The Grass Valley 6RU K-Frame video production center (e.g., K-Frame S-series compact frame) is a powerful, space-efficient processing engine designed for live HD, 4K UHD, and even 8K productions in broadcast and media environments. This compact 6RU frame, often used with Karrera or Korona control panels, integrates high-performance switching with extensive multiformat support, including 1080p and full-raster 4K UHD 2160p processing without requiring hardware changes. Its modular and software-defined architecture provides flexibility, allowing easy transitions from SDI to IP workflows by simply swapping I/O boards, thus ensuring a long-term return on investment.

The system offers a high level of functionality with resources that can be shared across multiple production suites, enabling complex shows and multiple client feeds to be managed simultaneously. Key features often include built-in ImageStore for stills and movies, dual multiviewers, and a wide array of creative tools like 2D and optional 3D Digital Picture Manipulators (DPMs). The K-Frame engine provides a consistent and intuitive workflow across the entire product family, which reduces operator training time and simplifies operations for technical directors in both studio and mobile installations.