Catalyst Software versions – July 2007 V4 Features Full Screen outputs
PRO
DV
Express
Lite
2
2
2
2
All software versions support single or dual full screen outputs up to resolution supported by graphics card.
Total number of playback or graphics layers
14
8
4
2
All layers can playback or display any size image or movie up to 4096x2048. Any layer can playback or display any image size or aspect ratio. Typical performance depends on spec of machine, and the hard disc system you use. 15k SCSI discs are recommended for best performance with a single disc. Uncompressed playback of quicktime files is supported with a very fast disc system. You are not stuck with MPEG2. Each layer has Colour and Visual FX.
Total number of submix outputs.
8
4
2
2
All submixes can be keystoned or have curved shapes. Mapping of mixes onto 3d models also supported.
Video inputs
8
8*
8*
8*
*All video inputs available but limited to number of layers. All versions support up to 8 inputs with LFG4 cards Supports 1 x HD-SDI/HDMI/ SDI Composite inputs with decklink cards. Full resolution up to 1920x1080 HD-SDI.
RS232/RS422devices
6
4
4
2
Control for projectors, video switchers. DVD players. Sony Professional video decks.
YES
YES
YES
YES
Layers can be synchronised to Midi time code. Layers can be synchronised between servers.
10
4
4
1
Show control
YES
YES
YES
YES
Cue lists. Time of day. Midi sync. Sony device control. Video switcher control. http access and control.
DMX
YES
YES
YES
YES
DMX control of all layers, Mix select, Mix Keystone. Cue lists, video switcher. Serial devices.
List Price
$5200
$3500
$2500
$1500
Upgrade from v3
$2000
$1300
$750
N/A
Synchronisation. Midi timecode input and output. Pixelmad universes included
All versions upgradeable in units of 10 universes. $1000/10 universes Up to 3000 DMX fixtures. Up to 100 universes.
USD Software only price. Dongle only. Content not included. Distributors supply content. Upgrades between all versions. Upgrades between versions possible. Also upgrades from Pixelmad to Catalyst Available.
Macintosh configurations http://www.apple.com/ Choose which Mac you want . All software versions run on all Mac computers. Your performance will vary on power of machine and the hard disc system you use.
Macintosh.
DVI.VGA Outputs
Mac Mini
Minimal Intel desktop
Maximum Intel desktop
Xserve- Mid range
Rack space
Processor Graphics Memory
Graphics
Applestore price July 2007 in USD
1/2 2U
1.83Ghz Dual Intel. 1GB RAM. 80GB HD
Intel GMA 950. 64MB VRAM
$874
4U
Dual 2.0Ghz Dual Xeon. 1GB RAM. 250GB SATA
NVidia 7300. 256MB VRAM
$2200
Use Matrox triple head to go for more outputs
4U
8 Core 3Ghz Xeon. 2GB RAM. 250GB Drive
ATI X1900. 512MB VRAM
$4545
Use Matrox triple head to go for more outputs
1U
Dual 2.66Ghz Dual Xeon. 2GB memory. 80 GB SATA. 75GB SAS SCSI
ATI X1300. 256MB VRAM- Use 2nd Video card. SCSI SAS optional.
$4745
Use Matrox triple head to go for more outputs. Inbuilt SCSI.
1
2
2
1
Hard disc System For a single disc – the Fujitsu MAX 3147 has tested with the best performance. http://www.cdw.com/shop/search/results.aspx?key=fujitsu+max3147&sr=1&platform=all&x=0&y=0 For RAID system Xserve RAID with fibre channel has worked the best. http://www.apple.com/xserve/raid/
Artnet Artistic licence and Luminex sell artnet devices
Video Input Blackmagic - www.decklink.com LFG4 - www.activesilicon.co.uk
SAMSC Designs 4th July 2007 Company - www.samsc-pm.com Support - www.catvx.com Latest software downloads from - http://samsc-pm.com/index.php?option=com_ionfiles&Itemid=42
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