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Hippotizer Stage Media Server

Green Hippo Hippotizer SD Stage Media Server

This "new generation" media server is one of the most powerful tools for content creation and management available today. The device can be controlled locally, via a networked computer or through more traditional lighting methods such as ARTNET or DMX.

With Hippotizer V3, Green Hippo has created the biggest evolutionary jump in Media Server technology to date. Functions such as a powerful Timeline, HippoNet intelligent networking, Zookeeper control software and a host of new media management features have been added, to provide the most flexible, reliable and innovative box of tricks on the market today.

Product Weight:  55.11 lbs
Dimensions:  18.5"W x 23"D x 7"H (4RU)

Technical Tools

Manufacturer Specs

Real-Time Media Engine
4 - 8 media layers, 2 FX engines on each layer, 70 effects per FX engine
Frame blended super slow-motion
Supports mixed resolutions and frame rates
Full alpha-channel support for images and movies
Frame accurate synchronization between multiple servers
Rotation, zoom, aspect ratio
Brightness, contrast, RGB color correction
Perspective distortions using ScreenWarp or Keystone

Media Specifications  
Supported Formats: Quicktime, MPEG1, MPEG2, AVI, Windows Media, MPEG4, DIVX, DV, MP3, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, TGA
Maximum Media Size: 1280 x 720 / 1024 x 768 or up to 1920 x 768 (in pan mode)
Number of Media Layers: Up to 16 layers, 8 per output
Maximum Playback Resolution: 1280 x 720 / 1024 x 768 or up to 1920 x 768 (in pan mode)
Media Drives: 2
Total Media Storage Space: 300GB

Other Features

Class-leading video playback and real-time rendering
HippoNet intelligent networking
ZooKeeper - fully customizable and intuitive user interface
Built in Timeline functionality
Frame blended slow-motion
Advanced Media Management
Built in Media Encoding
Keystone and color correction
Frame-accurate synchronization across multiple servers
Live media updating
Soft-edge blending
Live video input with options for XGA and SDI standards
PixelMapper LED Plug-in for direct drive of LED fixtures
ScreenWarp plug-in for projection onto non-linear surfaces

Inputs and Outputs           
Max Output Resolution: 1280 x 1024 (2560 x 1024 in pan mode)       
Outputs: VGA/RGBHV, DVI, Composite Video, Component RGB, S-Video, RS232, Ethernet control, DMX over Ethernet, HippoNet and Audio (using 3rd party sound device)
Inputs: VGA/RGBHV*, SDI*, Composite Video, S-Video, RS232, Midi*, DMX512*, DMX over Ethernet, HD-SDI*, DVI up to 1920 x 1200
*Separate option that must be specified

Power
Voltage: 108 - 240v 50-60Hz Auto Switching
Power Consumption: 10 amps

Environmental Tolerances

Ambient Operating Temperature Range: 5°-35°C (40°-95°F)
Humidity: 5%-95% (non-condensing)
Altitude: 0-8850 feet (0-2700m)

Physical
Dimensions: 470mm x 585mm x 177mm (18.50 x 23.03 x 6.97 inches)
Weight: 25kg (55 lbs)
Case Type: 4u 19” Rackmount