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Rentex Product Showcase
February 2022
New year, more new gear from Rentex
Barco PDS-4K SDI with Audio and DP Expansion
Full featured 10-in 4-out multi-format multi-screen video switcher with Dante audio
Barco PDS-4K SDI with Audio and DP Expansion
Carrying Barco switching pedigree to small and mid-sized rooms, the Barco PDS-4K SDI enables single, dual, and quad screen switching with high-quality 4K processing. Equipped with the optional interface card, the PDS-4K SDI adds Dante audio routing and has a total of 10 inputs including (6) HDMI 2.0, (2) 12G-SDI, and (2) DisplayPort 1.2 – all mixed on up to four seamless mixing program outputs at low latency along with a multi-viewer. Each output is available by HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI simultaneously. Auto-setup features and front panel control for most set-ups, or drive a more complex event using Event Master Toolset – the same software used with Barco e2 and S3.
Blackmagic BiDirectional SDI/HDMI 12G
Compact 12G BiDirectional SDI/HDMI Cross Converter with downscaling
Blackmagic BiDirectional SDI/HDMI 12G
A simple 12G-SDI cross converter with an extended name, the Blackmagic Design Micro Converter BiDirectional SDI/HDMI 12G sports a reinforced USB-C power and data input and has a couple tricks up its sleeve. Connect SDI and/or HDMI sources up to 12G-SDI rates (UHD/4k60) and they will be digitally converted, even both directions at once. The HDMI 2.0 output carries the undocumented feature – it will automatically down-scale the input signal to meet the maximum resolution of a connected HDMI device (read from EDID). Rounding out the feature set, a 33-pt 3D LUT (Look Up Table) enables use as an in-line LUT box as well, useful when working with cameras in flat or LOG workflows.
AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G
4K/12G-SDI or Multi-Channel HD Professional Video Recorder
AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G
AJA Video’s Ki Pro Ultra 12G is the latest model of the benchmark line of ProRes file recorders. Highlight features included 12G-SDI input available for single-cable 4k input over SDI, and Multi-channel recording sessions will now behave without all sources on Genlock. The rest of the trusted feature set is maintained or improved. Apple ProRes (up to ProRes 4444 XQ) or AVID DNxHD or DNxHR files can be recorded directly to the high performance, reliable PAK Media storage (a PAK1000 drive and Pak Dock Pro are included with rentals). Continuous recording is available by automatically falling over to a fresh drive to continue. Audio can come embedded with the video, or bring balanced analog or AES audio in using the DB25 (XLR Breakouts included).
Atomos Shogun 7
4K HDR Monitor/Record that can also record/switch 4x HD
Atomos Shogun 7
Designed for professionals that push boundaries with the quality of their videos, this 7-inch screen elevates the image captured by any HDMI or SDI camera to new levels. With 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and peak brightness of 3000nits, Shogun 7 is the ultimate all-in-one video production tool.
Shogun 7 embraces the high production values of RAW and 4K HDR to give you complete control of every aspect of your production, on-set and in post. Meticulously monitor every pixel of SDR or HDR as it’s captured. Record up to 5.7K Apple ProRes RAW* or 4K Apple ProRes. You can even shoot RAW at high frame rates up to HDp240**.
*Panasonic EVA1 **Sony FS Series and EVA1
Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K
Live production 12G-SDI switcher with 8 inputs.
Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K is an all-in-one live production switcher equipped with (8) 12G-SDI inputs, Program and AUX bus outputs as well as two multiviewers. An upstream key and 2 downstream keys plus DVE are all available to composite sources together for up to 5 layers on screen. Eight SDI Returns are included for control and talkback to Blackmagic Design cameras (using SDI metadata and audio channels 15-16).
High End Systems HedgeHog 4X
Lighting Control Console
High End Systems HedgeHog 4X
HedgeHog 4X consoles might be small but they pack a serious punch! Built for travel, these consoles are compact and lightweight – perfect any type of live event. These consoles share the same programming layout and capability as their larger brothers, and happily load show files from any console in the range.
The HedgeHog 4X sports an internal 12.1” multi-touch monitor, ten faders, and four encoder wheels. The desk has full networking capabilities and 6 Universe output capacity, and supports two external DP monitors.
Atomos Shogun Studio 2
HDR dual monitor, 8-channel HD or 2-channel 4K recorder
Atomos Shogun Studio 2
The flexible new Shogun Studio 2 takes state of the art Atomos multi-channel recording technology and combines it with two premium 7” HDR 3000nit* high bright touchscreen displays, all in a single 3RU unit. Its unique combination of features makes it perfect for live events, outside broadcast vehicles, production galleries and MCRs, post production facilities, video wall playout, on-set DITs and sports officiating. Connect to practically any SDI or HDMI source including camera channels, PTZ cameras and vision mixers.
The Shogun Studio 2 records either two channels of 4Kp60, or up to eight HDp60 sources in industry standard Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW and AVID DNx codecs. Free your workflow from the constraints of highly compressed GOP based codecs and their associated artifacts. Replace them with clean images captured direct from the sensors of your camera channels using modern Intra-frame codecs. Both ProRes and DNx are robust, easy to edit, color accurate production codecs used throughout the industry. You can even take this one step further and record ProRes RAW from a wide range of cinema cameras for maximum fidelity.
Redundant dual power supplies balance the power load. The rear of the Shogun Studio 2 provides grouped connectivity for each of the recorder channels with 12G, 6G, 3G (single, Dual, Quad) and 1.5B SDI I/O, HDMI with support for both the inputs and outputs, plus XLR audio I/O, Genlock and LTC input and loop through.
Audinate AVIO USB-C
Dante Input/Output Adapter Cat5/USB-C
Audinate AVIO USB-C
The Dante AVIO USB adapter lets you connect any computer to a Dante audio network with zero software installation, and can be used with any audio application for playback or recording. Ideal for conference rooms and presentation events. No need to reconfigure your Dante network for different computers, record and playback simultaneously.
Audinate AVIO XLR-F 2 CH INPUT
Dante Analog 2 Ch. XLR-F Input Adapter
Audinate AVIO XLR-F 2 CH INPUT
Dante AVIO Analog Adapters let you use analog audio equipment with any Dante connected system. With Dante Domain Manager ready on the adpater, it’s automatically noticed when connected without additional software providing up to 96 kHz sample rates. Configurable gain/attenuation in 16, 24, and 32-bit audio.
Audinate AVIO XLR-M 2 CH OUTPUT
Dante Analog 2 Ch. XLR-M Output Adapter
Audinate AVIO XLR-M 2 CH OUTPUT
Dante AVIO Analog Adapters let you use analog audio equipment with any Dante connected system. With Dante Domain Manager ready on the adapter, it’s automatically noticed when connected without additional software providing up to 96 kHz sample rates. Configurable gain/attenuation in 16, 24, and 32-bit audio.
Roland V-160HD
Streaming Video Switcher
Roland V-160HD
This Roland V-160HD is everything you need to manage a hybrid event room. Up to 16 mixed video inputs can be composited in the eight-layer video effects engine on Program, with an AUX bus and Multiviewer also available for up to 7 outputs. USB-C Streaming webcam output is included for use without any additional devices or drivers, using standard UVC video drivers for up to 1080p streaming.
An impressive 40 channels of audio can be handled by the built-in auto mixing to bring together analog sources as well as the embedded audio. In addition to the standard GPIO Tally breakout for studio cameras, Roland Smart Tally allows any iOS or Android device to act as tally for other stations such as graphics or playback.
The new 3.0 features include:
- Upgrade to 3 Aux buses – Use Aux 1, 2, or 3 on any of the available outputs, and control them directly from the panel or within the app
- iPad Video Monitoring and Switching—Full control is now available using the iPad Remote app and many of the latest iPad models with USB-C.
- This enables a touchscreen multiviewer capability for simplified switching
- External PTZ Control Enhancements—You can now adjust pan, tilt, and zoom for each camera and assign/recall presets from a USB numeric keypad.
- New Audio Effects—Loudness auto gain and adaptive noise reduction options help improve sound quality, especially during streaming events.
AJA 12G AMA Embedder/Disembedder
4-Channel Analog Audio Embedder/Disembedder for 12G-SDI Signals
AJA 12G AMA Embedder/Disembedder
The AJA 12G-AMA is a 4-Channel analog audio embedder/disembedder with support for 12G-SDI input and output up to 4K/UltraHD. Audio is handled through a DB25 to 8 XLR breakout with 4 channels each for embedding and disembedding. Video up to 12G-SDI may be input and output using the SDI BNCs or directly to fiber by adding an optional fiber SFP (not included) to the SFP+ cage.