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Barco – ENCORE3

Flexible 12G 4K 80 Megapixel Presentation Switcher

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Product Highlights

Best-in-class Athena scaling and ultra-low processing latency down to 16ms
12 bits 4:4:4 processing with 8x 4K60 layers always available on 8x 4K60 Outputs
Flexibility with modular I/O cards and Linking
Familiar Event Master Toolset workflow with new QOL features and flexibility

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The Barco Encore3 is a next-generation image processing platform designed to meet the high demands of live event production. Building on the trusted pedigree of the e2 Event Master series, Encore3 brings familiar workflow and modularity to a new high-performance switcher.

In short, here are some key features that make it built for Live Events:

Visual Powerhouse

8x 4K60 outputs with 12-bit 4:4:4 processing for pristine image quality
8x 4K60 layers per screen ideal for complex, layered visuals
“Free” background layer for high resolution graphics without consuming layer resources
Boundless canvas to support ultra-wide or multi-screen setups
Seamless screen composition for edge blending, and tiled/blended LED widescreens

Flexible & Scalable

Modular flexibility using existing and available Generation 2 Event Master cards
Scale up with Linked systems using 4x 100GB QSFP28 (2m cables included)
Dual Use slot – when Links are not used, add an input card for 4 additional inputs
Flex Slots – Adjust for more Input or Output capacity depending on event requirements
Built for the pace of Live events – workflow thoughtfulness and flexibility such as quick-access Test Pattern button and assisted workflows for multi-output LED or projection

Integration, Audio, & Control

Free simulator built into Event Master Toolset 10 for pre-configuring and testing shows
Embedded audio with 128×128 Dante integration
2x 4K Multiviewers support and intuitive UI for streamlined show control
Assisted workflows reduce setup time and operator busywork
External control available including e2 integration using External Devices & Cues and Global Presets
Custom Widget panels allow simplified controls on the front panel or any connected web browser, even a tablet

Barco - ENCORE3 Specifications

General specifications

Notes: The specifications in this document are preliminary

Live effects canvas: Boundless canvas with 8x 4K60 PGM outputs

Video inputs

Up to 7 input capable card slots to occupy with Event Master Gen2 cards

Each input card supports up to 4x 4K @60p inputs

Standard Encore3 Configuration

16x 4K @60p inputs
Up to 4x HD/3G/6G/12G SDI connectors
Up to 9x HDMI™ 2.0 (up to 4096×2160 @60Hz)
Up to 5x DisplayPort 1.2 (up to 4096×2160 @60Hz)

Video outputs

Up to 4 output capable card slots to occupy with Event Master Gen2 cards

Each output card supports up to 4x 4K @60p outputs

Standard Encore3 Configuration

8x 4K@60p outputs
Up to 4x HD/3G/6G/12G SDI connectors
Up to 5x HDMI™ 2.0 (up to 4096×2160 @60Hz)
Up to 1x DisplayPort (up to 4096×2160 @60Hz)

Genlock: Analog reference input/Output on BNC connectors;
bi-level and blackburst at SD and tri-level at HD

Program output

Up to 8 program outputs configurable as single screens or tiled/blended widescreens

Configurable for up to 8x 4096 X 2160 @60p

Independent edge blending/feathering control for all four sides

Scaled Aux outputs

User definable for up to 8x 4096 x 2160 @60p

Each output card supports up to 2x AUX ouputs

Mixers

Positionable non-scaled background mixer per output screen
Independent layer transitions or full Preview/Program transitions
Pre-assigned 4 mixable / 8 single (up to 16 mixable / 32 single) scalable PIP/key layers per output screen

Still stores: Store up to 2160MB (~60 4K60) of still images, supporting stills up to a staggering 160,000px in either horizontal or vertical dimensions

Layer effects

Borders (hard, soft, halo) and drop shadows
Color effects
Strobe, H&V flip
Luma, chroma and Cut/Fill keys
PIP moves via Keyframes

Multiviewer

2x 4K @60p MultiViewer as source that be sent to any output or layer.
Flexible user-definable layouts
Monitor all Inputs and screens PVW & PGM

Expandability

Easily expandable for larger display applications via 4x QSFP28 link connection. Quad 100G High Speed Expansion Link Card required.
includes 2x 100G QSFP28 2 meter DAC cables
Link units to increase available Inputs and Outputs for larger tiled/blended widescreen applications
Encore3 ships with the ability to link 2 chassis for expansion at first release