Product Highlights

LivePremier series – next generation true 4K60 4:4:4 presentation system and video processor
SDR/HDR mixed workflow ready with real-time SDR/HDR conversion on inputs and outputs
Dante Audio built in – up to 64×64 Dante channels for embedding and dis-embedding
2x 4k Multiviewers available. Simultaneously view up to 24 sources or destinations per MV
120 Megapixels of mixed output in a single unit - Up to 48 layers available (24x mixing HD/Dual-link or 12x Mixing 4K layers)
Layers availabe on AUX desitnations - 2 per AUX or up to 8 if borrowing resources from other AUX

Overview

Analog Way’s Aquilon series has emerged as a premier high resolution switcher and screen manager for live events. With 120 Megapixel Processing and flexible I/O, the RS4 covers a broad mix of event specs with high pixel demands. This mission-critical 4K/8K multi-screen presentation system and videowall processor has 24 inputs and 16 outputs, delivering uncompromising presentation experiences to high-end staging and premium system integration. Aquilon combines industrial grade reliability, unrivaled ease-of-use, versatile 4K digital connectivity, unmatched real-time 10/12-bit 4:4:4 video processing power, best-in-class image quality and pure 4K60p on each input and output with ultra-low latency.

All Rentex Aquilon units contain the Linking upgrade feature. This Linking system allows combining up to 4 mixed-capacity Aquilon units into a single system when needed. When linking is not needed, the Link Connector card may be upgraded to any modular output card for additional output flexibility.

Learn how to operate the Aquilon in a day with a free on-demand Analog Way Academy course! Also, earn AVIXA CTS Renewal units at the same time. Register here: Analog Way Academy

Specifications

POWER SUPPLY 100-240 VAC, 12-7A 50/60Hz OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Humidity: 10% to 80%, non-condensing NOISE (@1,6m height @25°C) Front: 49 DBa@1m Rear: 51 DBa@1m THERMAL DISSIPATION 3446 BTU/hr DIMENSIONS (without rack ears & rack mount) W 17.28’’ x H 8.7’’ x D 27.56’’ WEIGHT (without accessories) 37.3 kg / 82.23 lbs INPUTS 24 seamless 4K60p inputs via 6 field swappable input connector cards: 12x HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K60p 8-bit 4:4:4 or up to 4K60p 12-bit 4:2:2 or up to 4K30p 12-bit 4:4:4) 8x DisplayPort 1.2 (up to 4K60p 10-bit 4:4:4 or up to 4K60p 12-bit 4:2:2) 4x 12G-SDI (up to 4K60p 10-bit 4:2:2) – compatible with 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI Support 4K60p input as single, double or quad plugs (end 2019) Support custom input formats such as 8192×1080@60p or 1080×8192@60p (aka “8k x 1k”) on a single connector Connector status LEDs for easy troubleshooting OUTPUTS 16 active 4K60p outputs via 4 field swappable output connector cards: 16x HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K60p 8-bit 4:4:4 or up to 4K60p 12-bit 4:2:2 or up to 4K30p 12-bit 4:4:4) Support 4K60p output as single, double or quad plugs (end 2019) Support custom output formats such as 8192×1080@60p or 1080×8192@60p (aka “8k x 1k”) on a single connector Connector status LEDs for easy troubleshooting MULTIVIEWER OUTPUTS 2 dedicated HDMI 2.0 outputs configurable as up 2x 4K30p or up to 2x 2560×1440@60p or 1x 4K60p 24 resizable widgets on each output Customizable layouts with 50 memories Monitor inputs, still images and screens (Program and Preview) Built-in clocks, countdown and timers LAYERS & BACKGROUND Supports mixing layers (true seamless transitions) and split layers (cut transitions) 12x 4K or 24x Dual/2K mixing layers per system (24x 4K or 48x Dual/2K split layers) Layer source can be a live input, a still image or a screen Each output has an unscaled background mixer supporting seamless transitions – background source can be still image or live source SCREENS Outputs configurable as single screens or edge-blended widescreens Up to 16x Dual/2K60p program outputs or up to 12x 4K60p program outputs Ability to place the outputs anywhere on an almost limitless video canvas space for special LED wall applications Flexible layer management: each screen gets dedicated layers of various sizes (2K, 4K, …) using common-pool layer resources 1000 user definable screen presets and 500 master presets SCALED AUX OUTPUTS Any unused output configurable as a scaled auxiliary output Up to 16x 4K60p scaled auxiliary outputs Can display any input or screen (1:1 or scaled) AUDIO Audio de-embedding/embedding on every input & output (raw audio) De-embed audio from sources and route directly to Dante™ network Re-embed audio from external audio processor for sending to display 64×64 Dante™ channels @48 kHz or 32×32 Dante™ channels @96 kHz Dual redundancy Ethernet ports – AES67 support PROCESSING Based on Analog Way exclusive 5th generation scaling engine Extremely low latency, as low as 1 frame in proper configuration BT.601; BT.709; BT.2020; BT.2100 color spaces Advanced pixel pitch management & bezel compensation HDR compliant with HDR10 and HLG (end 2019) Compatible with HDCP 1.4. Compatible with HDCP 2.2 (end 2019) TRANSITIONS & EFFECTS True A/B Mix Misc. layer border effects/colors and separate shadow Transitions: Cut, Fade, Slide, Wipe, Circle, Stretch, Depth, Flying layer movement with programmable paths Layer effects: Background Cut, Transparency, Luma/Chroma Key, DSK, H&V Flip, Cut and Fill Colors effects: B&W, Negative, Sepia and Solarize STILL IMAGES 24x 4K or 48x 2K concurrent still images – fully resizable Still images support alpha-channel Still image library with 100 memories Multi-file download/upload via Web RCS Capture from live inputs CONTROL Web RCS: On-board intuitive web-based user interface Shot Box2/Control Box2: Cost effective control solutions New controller (end 2019) Simple REST API (HTTP & TCP) and advanced TCP protocol based on JSON AMX/Crestron drivers & AW VideoCompositor (Premium Crestron® GUI) OTHER FEATURES Tally/GPI-O Dedicated BNC with loop out for Framelock, blackburst and tri-level sync Fully functional simulator for offline configuration & practice (end 2019) EXPANDABILITY Expansion via simple linking possible (future hardware upgrade)