Hydra Compact Twin

High-end graphical control unit

• displays up to 2x12 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