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Hydra Compact      

Universal Multi Video Insertion Unit

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As control centers continue to become larger and more complex, a growing number of signals from a variety of sources need to be controlled. Barco’s Hydra gives unique possibilities to control up to 60 analog or digital inputs on one single display simultaneously. Hydra is operated via a standard webbrowser and features advanced warnings and alarms. One single PC can control numerous networked units that jointly display hundreds of signals.

High-end graphical control unit

  • displays 40 analog or digital inputs
  • video input combines composite, YC, SDI video (SECAM, NTSC, PAL) and HD-SDI video in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio
  • RGB input combines analog and digital RGB data (up to SXGA) and RGB component video (up to HDRGB progressive)
  • can scale all images up to the full output resolution ranging from SVGA up to UXGA/HD (1920 x 1080)
  • features unlimited picture-in-picture
  • supports embedded audio for all SDI and HD-SDI video channels and 112 external audio channels; real-time in-picture audio metering incorporates Chromatec technology
  • features integrated warning and alarm handling, GPIO connectors for external control, display of computer data, clocks, animated logos, counters, source identifications
  • universal streaming video decoding card

Fully integrated – yet flexible – solution

  • ensures full control over each windowing position, size and content of the sources displayed
  • is controlled via a GUI that runs in a standard web-browser
  • allows to configure, store, retrieve and switch layouts
  • connects to any display device currently available e.g. CRT monitors, flat screens, rear projection modules, plasma displays etc. in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio
  • communicates and exchanges information towards network management systems via SNMP traps
  • integrates with Barco’s control room solutions TransForm series of controllers and most common routing switchers, control devices, and other external devices over the LAN or through serial communication




Order number
R9830952



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