The Grass Valley ENC-PMB is a high-performance Paging Multi-Bus (PMB) control panel designed for professional routing environments. Engineered to work within the Encore and Prelude control systems, it provides operators with a dedicated hardware interface for managing large-scale signal matrices. The panel features a streamlined, high-density button layout that allows for rapid execution of source-to-destination takes, making it a critical component for master control rooms, mobile production units, and live broadcast facilities where speed and accuracy are paramount.

Operating as a network-based control surface, the ENC-PMB integrates via a standard high-speed Ethernet infrastructure to communicate with system controllers and matrices. It supports advanced routing features such as multi-level switching, allowing operators to switch video, audio, and data levels simultaneously or independently. The panel’s "paging" capability significantly expands its operational reach, enabling users to navigate through vast numbers of sources and destinations without the need for a physically larger hardware footprint, thus maintaining a compact 1RU or 2RU form factor depending on the specific chassis configuration.

The ENC-PMB is built with a rugged metal chassis designed to withstand the rigors of 24/7 continuous operation. It offers tactile feedback through high-reliability illuminated buttons, which provide immediate visual confirmation of signal status and active crosspoints. The panel is highly configurable through the Encore Panel Server or Prelude configuration software, allowing technical leads to define custom button assignments, logical areas, and operational restrictions tailored to specific production workflows.