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Key Features

  • 17.3 inch FHD IPS display with customisable multiview monitoring
  • 8×3G-SDI and 2×4K HDMI inputs with frame sync; 4×3G-SDI + 2×HDMI PGM outputs and multiview
  • T-Bar, AUTO, and CUT transitions with WIPE (11×3), MIX, DIP, FTB, freeze
  • Upstream keying (luma, chroma, PIP×3) and downstream keying (DSK, logo); up to 6 layers
  • Professional XLR/TRS balanced audio with 48V phantom power; 10-channel mixer
  • RTMP(S)/SRT streaming up to 32 Mbps; recording to USB/SD/SATA; USB-C UVC capture up to 1080p60

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Technical Data

Display

Screen size17.3 inch
Panel typeIPS
Native resolution1920 x 1080

Connections

Video inputs8x 3G-SDI (BNC), 2x 4K HDMI (multiplexed with 3G-SDI 7/8), 1x BNC REF input, 1x AUX (internal: playback, UVC, stream, NDI), 1x USB-A (UVC camera)
Video outputs4x 3G-SDI PGM (A/B pairs), 2x HDMI PGM (A/B), 1x HDMI Multiview, 1x BNC REF loop output, 1x LAN (RJ45 stream), 1x USB Type-C (UVC capture)
Other interfaces1x USB-A + SD card + 2.5 inch SATA slot (record/storage), 1x USB-A (configuration, image import, firmware upgrade), 1x Tally (DB-26 GPIO), 1x RS232/RS422 (DB-9, PTZ control)
AudioInputs: 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 support3G-SDI: up to 1080p 60; HDMI: up to 4K 60
3G-SDI input1080p 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 input4K 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
3G-SDI output1080p 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50
HDMI PGM/MV output1080p 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i 60/59.94/50
Colour space3G-SDI: YUV 4:2:2 10-bit; HDMI: YUV, RGB Full, RGB Limit (Rec. 709, Rec. 601)
USB capture outputUp to 1080p 60 (YUY2, NV12, RGB32, 200 Mbps)

Power

Input voltageDC 9 to 24V
Power consumption≤50 W (15V)

Environmental

Operating temperature-20°C to 50°C
Storage temperature-30°C to 70°C

Mechanical

Dimensions433 x 307 x 75.5 mm
Weight5500 g (net), 6680 g (gross)

Switching

TransitionsT-Bar, AUTO, CUT
EffectsWIPE (11 x 3 patterns), MIX, DIP, STILL (freeze), PATTERN, MUTE, FTB
Multiview layouts2 styles (landscape and portrait)
KeysUpstream: Luma Key x 1, Chroma Key x 1, PIP x 3; Downstream: DSK x 1, Logo x 1
Macros20 macros, recording and playback

Media

Media formatVideo: MP4, TS; Image: JPG, PNG, BMP, JPEG (max 1920 x 1080); Logo: JPG, PNG, BMP, JPEG (max 650 x 650)
GeneratorsPattern Generator x 1, Colour Generators x 2

Audio

Audio mixerVideo Input x 8 and XLR/TRS x 2
Audio delay0 to 500 ms

Streaming & Recording

Encoding bitrateUp to 32 Mbps, CBR/VBR
Storage formatUSB/SD card/2.5 inch SATA, FAT32/exFAT/NTFS/ext4
Record file formatMP4, TS
Streaming protocols (Optional)RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, NDI|HX2 (push), NDI|HX3 (pull)

PTZ Control

CamerasUp to 8
Control protocolsVISCA, ONVIF, PELCO-D/P, NDI (optional)
ConnectionLAN (RJ45), RS232/RS422 (DB-9)

Accessories

Included

  • 15V 4A Power Adapter
  • USB 3.0 Type-C Cable
  • Tally Connector (DB-26)

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Technical Data S8X Plus H4 Plus S4 Plus S6 Plus
Display
Screen size 17.3 inch 10.1 inch 10.1 inch 17.3 inch
Native resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Panel type IPS IPS IPS IPS
Connections
Video inputs 8x 3G-SDI (BNC), 2x 4K HDMI (multiplexed with 3G-SDI 7/8), 1x BNC REF input, 1x AUX (internal: playback, UVC, stream, NDI), 1x USB-A (UVC camera) 4x HDMI 2x HDMI, 2x 3G-SDI 6x 3G-SDI (BNC), 2x 4K HDMI (multiplexed with 3G-SDI 5/6)
Video outputs 4x 3G-SDI PGM (A/B pairs), 2x HDMI PGM (A/B), 1x HDMI Multiview, 1x BNC REF loop output, 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) 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)
Audio 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 Inputs: 2x MIC/Line (3.5 mm stereo); Outputs: 1x earphone (3.5 mm stereo) 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
Other interfaces 1x USB-A + SD card + 2.5 inch SATA slot (record/storage), 1x USB-A (configuration, image import, firmware upgrade), 1x Tally (DB-26 GPIO), 1x RS232/RS422 (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), 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)
Video Standards
Input format support 3G-SDI: up to 1080p 60; HDMI: up to 4K 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
HDMI PGM/MV output 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 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 (YUY2, NV12, RGB32, 200 Mbps) Up to 1080p 60 Up to 1080p 60 Up to 1080p 60 (YUY2, NV12, RGB32, 200 Mbps)
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
3G-SDI output 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
Colour space 3G-SDI: YUV 4:2:2 10-bit; HDMI: YUV, RGB Full, RGB Limit (Rec. 709, Rec. 601) HDMI: RGB/YUV; 3G-SDI: YUV HDMI: RGB/YUV; 3G-SDI: YUV 3G-SDI: YUV 4:2:2 10-bit; HDMI: YUV, RGB Full, RGB Limit
HDMI input 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 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
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), PATTERN, MUTE, 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
Keys Upstream: Luma Key x 1, Chroma Key x 1, PIP x 3; Downstream: DSK x 1, Logo x 1 Upstream: Luma Key x 1, Chroma Key x 1, PIP x 2, POP; Downstream: DSK x 1, Logo x 1 Upstream: Luma Key x 1, Chroma Key x 1, PIP x 2, POP; Downstream: DSK x 1, Logo x 1 Upstream: Luma Key x 1, Chroma Key x 1, PIP x 3; Downstream: DSK x 1, Logo x 1
Macros 20 macros, recording and playback 20 macros, recording and playback
Multiview layouts 2 styles (landscape and portrait) 2 styles (landscape and portrait) 2 styles (landscape and portrait) 2 styles (landscape and portrait)
Streaming & Recording
Streaming protocols RTMP, RTMPS, SRT RTMP, RTMPS, SRT RTMP, RTMPS, SRT RTMP
Encoding bitrate Up to 32 Mbps, CBR/VBR 2/4/8/12/16/24/32 Mbps, CBR/VBR 2/4/8/12/16/24/32 Mbps, CBR/VBR Up to 32 Mbps, CBR/VBR
Record file format MP4, TS MP4, TS MP4, TS MP4, TS
Record file segment 1/5/10/20/30/60/90/120 mins 1/5/10/20/30/60/90/120 mins
Storage format USB/SD card/2.5 inch SATA, FAT32/exFAT/NTFS/ext4 USB/SD card, FAT32/exFAT/NTFS USB/SD card, FAT32/exFAT/NTFS USB/SD card
Media
Generators Pattern Generator x 1, Colour Generators x 2 Pattern Generator x 1, Colour Generators x 2 Pattern Generator x 1, Colour Generators x 2 Pattern Generator x 1, Colour Generators x 2
Media format Video: MP4, TS; Image: JPG, PNG, BMP, JPEG (max 1920 x 1080); Logo: JPG, PNG, BMP, JPEG (max 650 x 650) 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)
Power
Input voltage DC 9 to 24V DC 7 to 24V DC 7 to 24V DC 9 to 24V
Power consumption ≤50 W (15V) ≤20.4 W (12V 1.7A) ≤24 W (12V 2A) ≤50 W (15V)
Mechanical
Dimensions 433 x 307 x 75.5 mm 261.4 x 193.9 x 58 mm 261.4 x 193.9 x 58 mm 433 x 307 x 75.5 mm
Weight 5500 g (net), 6680 g (gross) 1734.5 g (net), 2240 g (gross) 1734.5 g (net), 2240 g (gross) 5240 g (net)
Other
Included 15V 4A Power Adapter, USB 3.0 Type-C Cable, Tally Connector (DB-26) 12V 2A Power Adapter, USB A-C Cable, Tally Connector 12V 2A Power Adapter, USB A-C Cable, Tally Connector 15V 4A Power Adapter, USB 3.0 Type-C Cable, Tally Connector (DB-15)
Optional Carry Case Carry Case
Environmental
Operating temperature -20°C to 50°C -20°C to 50°C -20°C to 50°C 0°C to 60°C
Storage temperature -30°C to 70°C -30°C to 70°C
Audio
Audio delay 0 to 500 ms 0 to 500 ms 0 to 500 ms 0 to 500 ms
Audio mixer Video Input x 8 and XLR/TRS x 2 Video Input x 4 and MIC/Line x 2 Video Input x 4 and MIC/Line x 2 Video Input x 6 and XLR/TRS x 2
PTZ Control
Cameras Up to 8 Up to 6
Connection LAN (RJ45), RS232/RS422 (DB-9) LAN (RJ45), RS232/RS485 (DB-9)
Control protocols VISCA, ONVIF, PELCO-D/P, NDI (optional) VISCA, ONVIF, PELCO-D/P

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