Barco S3-4K Event Switcher
Description
The Barco S3-4K Event Switcher is a rack-mountable live video processor designed for rental use where flexible input routing, high-resolution outputs, and reliable operation are required. It supports mixed SDI, HDMI, and DisplayPort workflows and provides multiple program and auxiliary outputs for complex show configurations.
Key Features
- 12 configurable video inputs via Event Master input cards, supporting up to three 4K@60p inputs and a mix of SDI, HDMI 1.4a, and DisplayPort connections.
- 10 flexible outputs using Event Master output cards, including up to two 4K@60p outputs, multiple SDI and HDMI channels, and two HDMI outputs dedicated to multiviewers.
- Four program outputs that can be configured as single screens or tiled/blended widescreens, with resolutions ranging from 4 x 2048x1200@60 to 1 x 4096x2400@60, and independent edge blending control.
- Four scaled auxiliary outputs with user-definable layouts, color correction, and scaling up to a single 4K@60 output.
- Advanced layer and mixing, including native-resolution background mixers per output, four mixable or eight single scalable PIP/key layers, independent transitions, and still store capability for up to 100 HD images.
- Dedicated multiviewer functionality with two outputs and flexible layouts to monitor inputs, outputs, preview, and aux screens.
- Genlock and S3D sync with analog reference input/loop and dedicated DIN connectors for stereoscopic sync.
- Control via Event Master screen management software over Gigabit Ethernet. HDCP compliant.
Use Cases
- Live events and concerts requiring multiple, simultaneous program feeds and blended projection across large surfaces.
- Conferences and corporate events needing flexible auxiliary screens and multiview monitoring.
- Broadcast applications where mixed SDI and consumer-format HDMI or DisplayPort sources must be integrated and scaled.
Included with your rental
- S3-4K chassis with installed Event Master input and output cards as configured at booking.
- Power cord(s), basic rack mounting hardware, and access to Event Master control software for PC or Mac.
- Basic setup guidance; additional cables, adapter kits, and onsite tech support can be added to the rental order.
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- Video inputs: 12 inputs via 3 input cards (Event Master series cards); Up to 3 x 4K inputs - each input card supports up to 4K@60p; 4 x SD/HD/3G SDI (6G ready)
- 4 x HDMI 1.4a (297 Mpix/sec max); 4 x DisplayPort 1.1 (330 Mpix/sec max)
- Video outputs: 10 outputs via 3 output cards (Event Master series cards); Up to 2x 4K outputs - each output card supports up to 4K@60 p; 4 x SD/HD/3G SDI (6G ready); 4x HDMI 1.4a (297 Mpix/sec max); 2 x HDMI 1.4a for Multiviewer (297 Mpix/sec max)
- Genlock: Analog reference input/loop on BNC connectors; bi-level and blackburst at SD and tri-level at HD; S3D Sync: 4x input Din connector, 2x output Din connector
- Program output: 4 program outputs configurable as single screens or tiled/blended widescreens; Configurable from 4X 2048X1200@60 max to 1 x 4096x2400@60 max; Independent edge blending/feathering control for all four sides
- Scaled Aux outputs: User definable from 4 x 2048x1200@60 to 1 x 4K@60; Output color correction
- Mixers: Native resolution background mixer per output screen; Independent layer transitions or full Preview/Program transition; Flexible layer allocation - 4 mixable or 8 single scalable PIP/key layers assignable to any Program output screen
- Still stores: Up to 100 HD stills available in background, Aux or PIP
- Layer effects: Borders (hard, soft, halo) and drop shadows; Color effects; Strobe, H&V flip; Luma key; PIP moves via Keyframes
- Multiviewer: Flexible user-definable layouts; Monitor all Inputs and Outputs, including Preview and Aux; Two outputs; Dedicated hardware same as E2 Event Master Processor
- HDCP: HDCP compliant
- Control: Event Master screen management software for PC or MAC;
- Ethernet RJ-45, 1000/100/10 Mbps autosense
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