By Alberto Lima
Atomos has already made huge waves in the film industry with the introduction of their compact and versatile Shogun line of video monitors. Now Atomos is looking to shake up the game by offering a flexible and dual monitor 3RU rack that brings over all of the flexibility of the Shogun into your studio and live-broadcast setup. The Atomos Shogun Studio is a dual-monitor/recorder/editor/playback rack-mounted workstation that combines a small footprint with a wealth of features for all your production needs.
What truly makes this your next rack-mounted production solution is the Shogun Studio’s wealth of recording options as well as compatibility with today’s most popular professional codecs, including Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHR, and Cinema DNG in 10-bit 4:2:2 quality. The Shogun Studio also allows you to use the dual codec for dual resolution recording – allowing you to record in 4K ProRes in one channel and 1080p60 DNxHD on the other for quicker export/packaging. Alternatively, you can use the dual codec feature to convert or duplicate files right from the Shogun Studio – cutting down on post processing time.
The powerful Shogun Studio also allows A/V pros a wealth of features including powerful scheduled playback and record options via Ethernet, Serial, and On-screen modes. The combination of playlist generation and dual channel output in 4K or scaled-down HD can be synced to video walls, signs, projection, or even broadcast.
The Atomos Shogun Studio’s features don’t just end there; with the the Shogun Studio you get the same powerful and intuitive one-touch interface, making it one of the smallest learning curve devices for any operator. Rather than having to rely on proprietary drives, the Shogun Studio, like the Shogun, uses the Atomos Master Caddy for reliable and affordable standard media – so you can bring your own SSD’s, like the Kingston HyperX Savage.
The Shogun Studio is built around two 7-inch lass leading monitors that are tested for perfect 4K viewing and setup. The Shogun Studio offers an array of scopes, 3D LUTs, 2:1/1:1 zoom, a 179-degree viewing area with safe area grid lines all in a system that can be calibrated with an optional Spyder Color Calibration unit. Because in your business there are no second chances, the Atomos Shogun Studio features dual redundant power supplies.
The Shogun Studio’s recording options make this one of the most flexible rack-mount options in the industry. With the ability to capture 25 frames per second in ProRes LT, you can record up to 6 hours of Ultra High Definition video in 4K or you can even set up highly customized timelapse recordings where you can record specific frames at specific points over a specific period of time.
The Atomos Shogun Studio was designed from the ground up for the needs of a studio environment to be a recorder, monitor, playback device, and editor for broadcast, pro a/v applications, live events, and even security applications. The Shogun Studio gives users the flexibility of being able to record and cue up a playlist for pro a/v presentations that can be controlled via an RS422, Ethernet, or using the Shogun’ screen for display on video walls, signs, or projections. All in 1080p60 or robust 4k video.
So whether you’re looking for a solution for mixing pre-roll and live video for your next conference, on-set and need to cut down on having to transcode video files, a broadcast agency looking for 4K resolution at a 2K budget, or need a truly innovative security console option, look no further than the Atomos Shogun Studio.
