PRODUCT GUIDE Media Servers & Projectors

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“At Digital Projection, we’re committed to going the extra mile for imaging pioneers prepared to push the boundaries of visual experience. We relish helping you - the creative directors, system integrators and dreamers behind the world’s most exciting visual experiences - challenge the status quo. We also take great satisfaction in seeing your projects through to completion. That means we’ll be there from beginning to end, offering friendly advice to help you select the right projectors, as well as responsive technical support should you need it further down the line. We have a wealth of experience helping our partners produce awe-inspiring imaging experiences. We bring that knowledge to bear on our own process, ensuring every element is focused on our partners’ needs, from research through product development to sales and support.”

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AV Stumpfl PIXERA mini

PIXERA mini is an ultra-compact media server, perfect for digital signage and multi-display applications. The software it runs is a multi award winning 64-bit system for real-time media processing, compositing, projection mapping and management, based on the core theme of usability. Due to its being a 1U and ½ 19“ product, two PIXERA mini servers can be installed in a single 1U 19“ rack, which is another reason why it is a particularly popular choice for realising installation projects. PIXERA mini is available with two or four outputs and can be synched with additional PIXERA media servers and centrally controlled. The mini can also act as a perfect hardware base for the upcoming PIXERA control show control system, which is a distributed integration and control framework that empowers users to seamlessly host new functionalities within PIXERA and to control all aspects of an extended project environment.

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Avolites Q Series

Avolites’ Q Series Media Servers are designed to meet all pixel processing needs for every performance and project, allowing to manage powerful multi-screen shows from a single media server with ease, up to four 4k screens with 7.1 audio. The media servers were announced along with Ai v12.1 release with the Pioneer PRO DJ LINK Bridge integration software, which synchronises visual effects with Pioneer DJ decks seamlessly. The full line-up of media servers includes the Q3, Q3pro, Q4 and Qgen, offering the complete solution to power every performance. Video content and projection mapping have become major components in many performances and installations and with Avolites’ Ai Synergy feature set, integrating video into designs has become even easier. Hence, the next step for Avolites was to create the ideal hardware to complement their powerful Ai software. The Q3 Pro is the perfect portable server for the more demanding shows with two 4K outputs and one HD along EDID managed HDMI outputs. The Q4 brings the power to deliver breath-taking detail with four 4K outputs and flexible input modules to design the server to meet the most demanding needs. With the rise in use of interactive real-time generative content providers like Notch, the Qgen is designed to deliver stunning graphics with three 4K outputs and a powerful Nvidia graphics card that can deliver around 30,000 Notch marks, plus a twoyear Notch playback License.

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ArKaos Studio Server

The Studio Server from ArKaos is an incredibly powerful system designed for professional lighting designers. This full-option media server runs Full HD video on up to four EDID managed outputs and comes standard with one HD-SDI input and fast SSD drives. The Studio Server system includes a vast library of high quality digital media from the world’s best visual content providers and a fast recovery system by Acronis, which allows extremely simple reset of the server from the boot menu. The custom made case features a very convenient display on the front, which allows use of the server without having to connect any additional screens. On top of the server, a large LED strip conveniently provides a quick visual feedback on the server’s state of operation at any time. It is pre-configured to work directly with all market leading DMX lighting desks.

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Christie Pandoras Box Server R5

Christie’s Pandoras Box Server R5 is a powerful hardware platform designed for maximum creative results, integrating with a full feature software set. It is the flagship product of the Pandoras Box suite, a turnkey solution that unites state-of-the-art rendering technology with intuitive media and show control. A high-quality server featuring the most powerful and versatile render-engine offering real-time compositing in 3D, Pandoras Box Server allows for projection onto any shape and any surface. Pandoras Box Servers support up to 4K uncompressed video playback at 60fps. All servers feature SSD storage, dual Intel XEON processors and the latest hardware components for maximum stability. With the introduction of the Pandoras Box Server R5, customers can make the most of a single server with a wide range of performance and drive space options for demanding performance requirements, as well as for more modest budgets. Different performance kits and graphics cards allow customisation of the Server with optional video and audio cards, including Dante, FLEX and Christie Terra SDVoE for enhanced integration, with embedded scaling and framerate conversion.

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Dataton WATCHPAX

Dataton manufactures a range of WATCHPAX media servers to help users harness the creative power of the company’s awardwinning WATCHOUT multi-display show composer. Dataton’s media servers are plug-and-play, streamlining the installation process and reducing set-up time onsite. The dedicated units are built for robustness with quality aluminium housing and a superior finish. Dataton media servers are backed by a two-year warranty. WATCHPAX 40: Ultra-portable WATCHPAX 40 offers four 4K outputs, EDID management and smart restore. With a letter-size footprint (214 x 276 x 43) and weighing just below 3kg, WATCHPAX 40 is well-suited for both permanent installs and touring applications and has proven itself in numerous projects worldwide. Units can be rack-mounted in pairs or placed conveniently close to display sources. WATCHPAX 60: This series comprises three performance-optimised models offering from four to 12 outputs, including eight channels of bi-directional SDI. All models offer dual power supply, HDMI and SDI input, balanced audio, 10 Gbit/s network and powerful technical spec for the most demanding applications. Sleek, rugged and with a trim 2U form factor, WATCHPAX 60 weighs in at just 10kg. Units can be placed close to display sources or rack-mounted.

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disguise’s xR (Extended Reality) technology empowers production teams to deliver augmented and mixed reality to create immersive experiences in virtual production environments, opening new opportunities for education, corporate and TV broadcast in the current changing climate. The features and flexible workflows can benefit creatives in a number of ways, such as creating a limitless environment in limited spaces, camera tracking, real time rendering, use of LEDs and more. xR’s virtual set extension places presenters in environments larger than the spaces available, opening up worlds of opportunity, creating more compelling content to increase audience engagement. This complete immersion allows for interaction with computer graphic (CG) elements, real lighting and support for reflective and refractive props. xR’s virtual environment combines camera tracking and real-time rendering not only visible on screen, but live on set and on camera. This process gives directors and designers more control, and faster calibration workflows. LED screens, or projection surfaces in the space allows actors to be absorbed into the virtual environment where they can see and interact with the entire set. Additional xR calibration features heighten time and cost efficiency, with the ability to pre-visualise camera shots, enabling better coordination between stage or set and camera departments and enabling environments to be created or changed rapidly.

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disguise xR

Green Hippo Hippotizer Tierra+

The Ultimate Beast from Green Hippo. The most powerful Media Server in the Hippotizer range, Tierra+, pushes the boundaries of power and creativity, including four DP 1.2 outputs, unlimited mixes, 8K playback and the highest Notch-marks of any Media Server on the market. Alike other Hippotizer Media Servers, Tierra+ includes a vast tool-kit with features including SHAPE 3D Mapping, Visualisation tools, Pixel and Video mapping tools and real-time control of any attribute. Two Hippotizer Tierra+ Media Servers were used at the 2020 SuperBowl half-time show, powering the circular stage adding dynamics to Shakira and Lopez’s energetic, highly-choreographed performances.

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Modulo Pi Modulo Kinetic

Modulo Kinetic is a fully integrated media server reliable across the complete workflow. Its real-time timelines, embedded live mixer, 3D engine and show control tools are brought within one consistent userfriendly environment. The platform relies on Kinetic Designer, an intuitive user interface with dedicated workstation, connected to one or several V-Node servers. The release of Modulo Kinetic V4 in May 2021 takes the all-in-one platform to the next level. A revamped user interface, improved 3D engine, and support of new formats and protocols – Notch Block, 10-bit Apple ProRes, WebSocket… - are all on the menu. Moreover, the platform’s 3D environment is significantly improved. New features dedicated to show study and simulation include video-projectors clone and symmetry, ability to add measures or annotations to 3D scenes, and instant export of any view. The 3D workflow shows major enhancements and new capabilities for virtual events. Modulo Kinetic now supports SteamVR tracker, FreeD and Stype protocols. It also integrates FreeD calibration for the Panasonic AW-UE100 and AW-UE150 PTZ cameras, as well as pose calibration and intrinsic calibration of fixed cameras. A greatly improved chroma keyer is available for green screen productions. Modulo Kinetic also allows augmented reality and scenic extension in green screen and LED configurations.

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VIOSO Anystation Integrate is the go-to server platform for giving users the freedom to adapt and tailor a chosen media server application to anything it’s needed for. The platform includes the worldwide renowned VIOSO magic automatic calibration software, which gives users the ability to use the camera based warp and blend calibration methods. Data can be exported into any MPCDI compatible video or visualisation products. Anystation Integrate allows for export blending, warping, linearity and colour correction, to an immense variety of media servers and compatible hardware devices. It offers zero-latency integration, flexible handling and automation for projector alignment, advanced integration features – including various geometric mapping modes, stereoscopic projectors support and custom features – and supports various professional graphic boards. VIOSO’s magic is taking care of even the most complex warp and blend tasks, giving users the space and freedom to concentrate fully on their productions. With up to 16 outputs and DVI, HDMI or SDI input, this state-of-the-art media server platform is perfect for all MPCDI applications. Using the best hardware components, the VIOSO Anystation Integrate is the perfect backbone for any production. As VIOSO manufacture servers on demand, they are able to tailor the full range of VIOSO products to individual needs at any time.

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VIOSO Anystation Integrate

Christie Christie Griffyn 4K32-RGB

The Christie Griffyn 4K32-RGB continues the Christie tradition of delivering unmatched purpose-built projection technology for theme parks, indoor and outdoor sports venues, and other environments where there’s no time for downtime. With 360º orientation capabilities, and the ruggedness rental and staging customers demand, the Griffyn 4K32-RGB includes patented next-generation Trulife+ all-in-one electronics for a blur-free experience, and unrestricted connectivity to eliminate the time and hassle of removable option cards. The Griffyn 4K32-RGB is Christie’s first projector to offer new digital convergence, giving users the ability to select red, green, or blue individually and adjust each colour by remote control, for easy picture-perfect image alignment that saves time and money. Griffyn 4K32-RGB produces an exceptionally wide colour gamut, achieving greater than 96% of the Rec. 2020 colour space - more than twice the colour of Rec. 709 and 50% more than DCI-P3-capable projectors - for a richer, more memorable audience experience. Weighting just 79.5kg (175 pounds) it also features optional high frame rate (HFR) capability to achieve 120Hz at 4K resolution and the option to upgrade to 240Hz or 480Hz with HD resolution for lifelike images.

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Digital Projection E-Vision Laser 15000

Already renowned for being a robust, reliable laser projector, the latest generation of this compact, lamp-free projector utilises Colorboost+Red technology to create the most realistic and beautifully saturated colours ever seen from any high-brightness 1-Chip DLP Projector. With new intelligent processing, colour performance of Digital Projection’s E-Vision Laser 15000 is ever closer to that of a 3-Chip DLP projector. New to the E-Vision Laser 15000 is Art-Net control that allows easy integration into existing lighting installations, making this powerhouse workhorse ideal for every project, from live events to visitor attractions. The E-Vision 15000 WU has sealed optics and uses liquid cooling with radiators to remove energy to the outside environment. The optical system, from the laser light source up to the lens is completely sealed and can be considered IP60 rated. This ensures that light output and colour performance will not be degraded due to the ingress of dust. Another advantage of liquid cooling via radiators is that the projector is completely filterless. This greatly reduces maintenance requirements when compared to many competitive products where replacement or cleaning of filters is a regular necessity.

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Epson EB-L20000U

The EB-L20000U is Epson’s workhorse Pro AV laser projector and with 20,000 lumens is the second brightest in Epson’s portfolio. This 3LCD projector is designed for the high-end rental and installation sectors, for use at events, festivals, visitor attractions, trade shows and shopping centres, as well as for corporate and educational auditoria. The EB-L20000U can be easily integrated into existing installations or fleets. It offers Full HD resolution (native WUXGA) and a host of features that hugely benefit the rental and installation sectors, such as backwards compatibility with Epson’s existing lens range and exchangeable interface boards to suit customer needs. Installation is made easy by the compact casing and design, allowing users to project from any angle, including portrait. A built-in camera allows remote diagnostics and set-up and can be used in conjunction with the Epson Projector Professional Tool software to set up multiple-unit installations. The user can also take advantage of advanced techniques such as edge-blending and geometric correction to support projection mapping. Thanks to the advanced laser light source and electrostatic filters of the EBL20000U, this projector offers extreme reliability and comes with a five-year, 20,000-hour warranty. Coupled with inbuilt self-recalibration, this projector is ready for demanding requirements.

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Vivitek DU8195Z & DK10000Z

Large venues, museums, auditoriums and intensive mapping environments now have even more laser projector choices, thanks to Vivitek introducing the DU8195Z and the DK10000Z. Ideally suited to 24/7 operation and 360° installations, the DU8195Z and the DK10000Z deliver superb laser performance and robust, maintenance-free durability to large venue applications. Installation flexibility and simplicity makes the projectors an ideal choice for system integrators. Designed for large venue and museum applications, the DK10000Z offers exceptional picture clarity in 4K-UHD resolution and 10,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Compared to traditional – and large - 3-chip 4K projectors, the DK10000Z is a compact choice in this category, with a smaller footprint weighing only 29kg. This is thanks to it utilising Texas Instruments’ single chip 4K-UHD XPR technology. This delivers a stunning 8.3 million pixels and perfect alignment using a single chip DLP system. The DU8195Z offers an equally compelling mix of features and connectivity, with exceptional picture clarity in WUXGA and a strong visual performance, delivering 13,500 ANSI lumens brightness. Both the DU8195Z and the DK10000Z utilise a long lasting laser light source to ensure a constant brightness level and colour performance, with the reassurance of up to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation. Furthermore, Delta’s advance thermal management technology also delivers precise temperature and thermal load control, using liquid cooling to optimise the total performance. Additionally, the active thermoelectric cooling Peltier elements have been engineered to ensure consistent performance form these very high brightness laser projectors. Keeping a stable temperature is vital to ensure the durability and performance of laser projectors. Traditional cooling methods – like a combination of a heat sink and forced airflow - can sometimes struggle to satisfy the very high cooling demands of 10,000-plus lumen laser projectors.

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