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Key Features

  • 2x 3G-SDI and 2x HDMI inputs with multi-format auto signal detection up to 1080p 60
  • 2x HDMI PGM outputs plus HDMI multiview for external monitoring
  • T-Bar, AUTO, and CUT transitions with 11 x 3 WIPE patterns, MIX, DIP, PATTERN, MUTE, FTB
  • Upstream keying (luma, chroma, 2x PIP, POP) and downstream keying (DSK, logo)
  • RTMP, RTMPS, SRT streaming with encoding bitrate up to 32 Mbps (CBR/VBR)
  • USB and SD card recording in MP4/TS; USB Type-C capture output up to 1080p 60

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Technical Data

Connections

Video inputs
2x 3G-SDI (BNC), 2x HDMI Type-A
Video outputs
2x HDMI PGM, 1x HDMI Multiview, 1x LAN (RJ45 stream), 1x USB Type-C (capture)
Other interfaces
1x USB-A + SD card slot (record), 1x USB-A (image import and firmware upgrade), 1x Tally (DB-15 GPIO)
Audio
Inputs: 2x MIC/Line (3.5 mm stereo); Outputs: 1x earphone (3.5 mm stereo)

Video Standards

Input format support
Multi-format auto signal detection, up to 1080p 60
3G-SDI input
1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080psF 30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50, 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 625i 50, 525i 59.94
HDMI input
1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50, 720p 60/59.94/50/30/25/24, 576i 50, 576p 50, 480p 59.94/60, 480i 59.94/60
Colour space
HDMI: RGB/YUV; 3G-SDI: YUV
HDMI PGM/MV output
1080p 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50
USB capture output
Up to 1080p 60

Power

Input voltage
DC 7 to 24V
Power consumption
≤16.8 W (12V 1.4A)

Environmental

Operating temperature
-20°C to 60°C
Storage temperature
-30°C to 70°C

Mechanical

Dimensions
244.5 x 143.2 x 44.5 mm
Weight
1009.5 g (net), 1360 g (gross)

Switching

Transitions
T-Bar, AUTO, CUT
Effects
WIPE (11 x 3 patterns), MIX, DIP, STILL (freeze), PATTERN, MUTE, FTB
Multiview layouts
2 styles (landscape and portrait)
Keys
Upstream: 1x Luma Key, 1x Chroma Key, 2x PIP, POP; Downstream: 1x DSK, 1x Logo

Media

Media format
Default: 39 preset patterns; Local: up to 16 imported images; Capture: up to 16 captured images
Generators
1x Pattern Generator, 2x Colour Generators
Logo size
10 x 10 to 600 x 600 pixels

Audio

Audio mixer
4x Video Input and 2x MIC/Line
Audio delay
0 to 500 ms

Mounting

Form factor
Portable

Streaming

Streaming protocols
RTMP, RTMPS, SRT
Encoding bitrate
2/4/8/12/16/24/32 Mbps, CBR/VBR

Recording

Storage format
USB/SD card, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS
Record file format
MP4, TS
File segment
1/5/10/20/30/60/90/120 mins

Accessories

Included

  • 12V 2A Power Adapter
  • USB A-C Cable
  • Tally Connector

Optional

  • Hand Bag (Shark H4/S4)

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Display
Screen size 5 inch 10.1 inch 17.3 inch
Panel type LCD IPS IPS
Native resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Connections
Video inputs 2x 3G-SDI (BNC), 2x HDMI Type-A 4x 3G-SDI (BNC), 2x HDMI Type-A 2x 3G-SDI (BNC), 2x HDMI Type-A 6x 3G-SDI (BNC), 2x 4K HDMI (multiplexed with 3G-SDI 5/6)
Video outputs 2x HDMI PGM, 1x HDMI Multiview, 1x LAN (RJ45 stream), 1x USB Type-C (capture) 2x 3G-SDI PGM, 1x HDMI PGM, 2x 3G-SDI AUX (IN1 to 6, PVW, PGM, Colour Bar, Multiview), 1x HDMI Multiview, 1x LAN (RJ45 stream), 1x USB Type-C (UVC capture) 2x HDMI PGM, 1x HDMI Multiview, 1x LAN (RJ45 stream), 1x USB Type-C (capture) 4x 3G-SDI PGM (A/B pairs), 2x HDMI PGM (A/B), 1x HDMI Multiview, 1x LAN (RJ45 stream), 1x USB Type-C (UVC capture)
Other interfaces 1x USB-A + SD card slot (record), 1x USB-A (image import and firmware upgrade), 1x Tally (DB-15 GPIO) 1x USB-A + SD card slot (record/storage), 1x Tally (DB-15 GPIO), 1x RS232/RS422/RS485 (DB-9, PTZ control) 1x USB-A + SD card slot (record), 1x USB-A (image import and firmware upgrade), 1x Tally (DB-15 GPIO) 1x USB-A + SD card slot (record/storage), 1x Tally (DB-15 GPIO), 1x RS232/RS485 (PTZ control)
Audio Inputs: 2x MIC/Line (3.5 mm stereo); Outputs: 1x earphone (3.5 mm stereo) Inputs: 2x MIC (3.5 mm); Outputs: 1x line (3.5 mm), 1x earphone (3.5 mm) Inputs: 2x MIC/Line (3.5 mm stereo); Outputs: 1x earphone (3.5 mm stereo) Inputs: 2x XLR/TRS balanced (+48V phantom), 1x 3.5 mm stereo line; Outputs: 2x XLR balanced, 1x 3.5 mm stereo, 1x 3.5 mm headphone
Video Standards
Input format support Multi-format auto signal detection, up to 1080p 60 Multi-format auto signal detection, up to 1080p 60 Multi-format auto signal detection, up to 1080p 60 3G-SDI: up to 1080p 60; HDMI: up to 4K 60
3G-SDI input 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080psF 30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50, 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 625i 50, 525i 59.94 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080psF 30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50, 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 625i 50, 525i 59.94 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080psF 30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50, 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 625i 50, 525i 59.94
HDMI input 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50, 720p 60/59.94/50/30/25/24, 576i 50, 576p 50, 480p 59.94/60, 480i 59.94/60 1200p 60/50/30, 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98/23.976, 1080i 60/59.94/50, 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 576i 50, 576p 50 4K 60/50/30, 2K 60/50/30, 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 576p 50, 480p 60/59.94
Colour space HDMI: RGB/YUV; 3G-SDI: YUV RGB Full, RGB Limited, YUV HDMI: RGB/YUV; 3G-SDI: YUV 3G-SDI: YUV 4:2:2 10-bit; HDMI: YUV, RGB Full, RGB Limit
HDMI PGM/MV output 1080p 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50 PGM: 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50, Multiview: 1080p 60 1080p 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50 1080p 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50
USB capture output Up to 1080p 60 MJPG, up to 1080p 60 Up to 1080p 60 Up to 1080p 60 (YUY2, NV12, RGB32, 200 Mbps)
3G-SDI output 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50 1080p 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50
3G-SDI compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M
Power
Input voltage DC 7 to 24V DC 12V DC 7 to 24V DC 9 to 24V
Power consumption ≤16.8 W (12V 1.4A) ≤20.4 W (12V 1.7A) ≤24 W (12V 2A) ≤50 W (15V)
Environmental
Operating temperature -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 60°C -20°C to 50°C 0°C to 60°C
Storage temperature -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C
Mechanical
Dimensions 244.5 x 143.2 x 44.5 mm 238.5 x 168.2 x 47.5 mm 261.4 x 193.9 x 58 mm 433 x 307 x 75.5 mm
Weight 1009.5 g (net), 1360 g (gross) 1450 g (net), 2370 g (gross) 1734.5 g (net), 2240 g (gross) 5240 g (net)
Switching
Transitions T-Bar, AUTO, CUT T-Bar, AUTO, CUT T-Bar, AUTO, CUT T-Bar, AUTO, CUT
Effects WIPE (11 x 3 patterns), MIX, DIP, STILL (freeze), PATTERN, MUTE, FTB WIPE (11 x 3 patterns), MIX, DIP, STILL (freeze), FTB WIPE (11 x 3 patterns), MIX, DIP, STILL (freeze), PATTERN, MUTE, FTB WIPE (11 x 4 patterns), MIX, DIP, STILL (freeze), PATTERN, MUTE, FTB
Multiview layouts 2 styles (landscape and portrait) 2 styles (landscape and portrait) 2 styles (landscape and portrait) 2 styles (landscape and portrait)
Keys Upstream: 1x Luma Key, 1x Chroma Key, 2x PIP, POP; Downstream: 1x DSK, 1x Logo Upstream: 1x Chroma Key, 2x PIP, POP; Downstream: 1x DSK, 1x Logo Upstream: 1x Luma Key, 1x Chroma Key, 2x PIP, POP; Downstream: 1x DSK, 1x Logo Upstream: 1x Luma Key, 1x Chroma Key, 3x PIP; Downstream: 1x DSK, 1x Logo
Macros 20 macros, recording and playback
Media
Media format Default: 39 preset patterns; Local: up to 16 imported images; Capture: up to 16 captured images Default: 39 preset patterns; Local: up to 16 imported images; Capture: up to 16 captured images Video: MP4, TS; Audio: MP3, AAC; Image: PNG (max 1920 x 1080); Logo: PNG (max 450 x 50)
Generators 1x Pattern Generator, 2x Colour Generators 1x Pattern Generator, 2x Colour Generators 1x Pattern Generator, 2x Colour Generators
Logo size 10 x 10 to 600 x 600 pixels
Logo library Up to 8 PNG images (max 512 x 320)
Audio
Audio mixer 4x Video Input and 2x MIC/Line 6x Video Input and 2x MIC 4x Video Input and 2x MIC/Line 6x Video Input and 2x XLR/TRS
Audio delay 0 to 500 ms 0 to 500 ms 0 to 500 ms 0 to 500 ms
PTZ Control
Cameras Up to 6 Up to 6
Control protocols VISCA, VISCA over IP, ONVIF, PELCO-D/P VISCA, ONVIF, PELCO-D/P
Connection LAN (RJ45), RS232/RS422/RS485 (DB-9) LAN (RJ45), RS232/RS485 (DB-9)
Mounting
Form factor Portable Portable Portable Portable
Streaming
Streaming protocols RTMP, RTMPS, SRT RTMP(S), RTSP, SRT RTMP, RTMPS, SRT RTMP, NDI®|HX2 (encode, optional), NDI®|HX3 (decode, optional)
Encoding bitrate 2/4/8/12/16/24/32 Mbps, CBR/VBR 2 to 32 Mbps, CBR/VBR 2/4/8/12/16/24/32 Mbps, CBR/VBR Up to 32 Mbps, CBR/VBR
Recording
Storage format USB/SD card, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS USB/SD card, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS USB/SD card, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS USB/SD card
Record file format MP4, TS MP4, TS MP4, TS MP4, TS
File segment 1/5/10/20/30/60/90/120 mins 1 to 120 mins 1/5/10/20/30/60/90/120 mins

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