Aquilon RS4 | Analog Way

Overview

Aquilon RS4 is a mission-critical 4K/8K multi-screen presentation system and videowall processor with 24 inputs and 16 outputs, delivering uncompromising presentation experiences to high-end staging and premium system integration. Aquilon RS4 combines industrial grade reliability, unrivaled ease-of-use, versatile 4K digital connectivity, unmatched real-time 10/12-bit 4:4:4 video processing power, best-in-class image quality and pure 4K60p on each input and output with ultra-low latency.

Key features

24 Seamless Inputs

24 seamless 4K60p inputs via 6 pre-installed input connector cards:
- 12x HDMI 2.0 (18 Gbps bandwidth allowing up to 4K60p 8-bit 4:4:4 or up to 4K60p 12-bit 4:2:2 or up to 4K30p 12-bit 4:4:4)
- 8x DisplayPort 1.2 (21.6Gbps bandwidth allowing up to 4K60p 10-bit 4:4:4 or up to 4K60p 12-bit 4:2:2)
- 4x 12G-SDI (up to 4K60p 10-bit 4:2:2) - also compatible with 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI (can be optionally replaced by 4x 12G-SDI + 1x 2.5GbE NDI-enabled port - ref. OPT-AQL-IN-IP-SDI)

All input connector cards can be field-replaced to accommodate a variety of connectivity arrangements
Field swappable input connector cards available separately: 8x HDMI 1.4 (RS4 upgradable up to 48x Dual/2K inputs), HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2, 12G-SDI, NDI+12G-SDI, SFP+, Optical, SDVoE
Supports 4K60p input as single, double or quad plugs (incl. 4x 3G‑SDI 2SI)
Supports input formats such as 8192×1080@60p (aka “8k x 1k”) on a single connector
Connector status LEDs for easy troubleshooting

16 Active Outputs

16 active 4K60p outputs via 4 pre-installed output connector cards:
- 16x HDMI 2.0 (18 Gbps bandwidth allowing up to 4K60p 8-bit 4:4:4 or up to 4K60p 12-bit 4:2:2 or up to 4K30p 12-bit 4:4:4)
All output connector cards can be field-replaced to accommodate a variety of connectivity arrangements
Field swappable connector output cards available separately: HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2, 12G-SDI, SFP+, Optical, SDVoE
Supports 4K60p output as single, double or quad plugs
Supports custom output formats such as 8192×1080@60p (aka “8k x 1k”) on a single connector
Connector status LEDs for easy troubleshooting

2 Dedicated Multiviewer Outputs

2 dedicated HDMI 2.0 outputs configurable as up 2x 4K30p or up to 2x 2560x1440@60p or 1x 4K60p (version available separately with 2 Multiviewers DP 1.2 outputs, each compatible with the DPH104 video processor)
64 resizable widgets on each output
Customizable layouts with 50 memories
Monitor inputs, still images, screens (Program and Preview) as well as inboard clocks/countdown/timers

Native Dante™ Audio networking

Audio de-embedding/embedding on every input & output (raw audio)
De-embedded audio channels can be routed directly to the Dante™ network using onboard Dante™ card
Audio channels from external Dante™ audio processor can be re-embedded for sending to display, streaming or recording device
64x64 Dante™ channels @48 kHz or 32x32 Dante™ channels @96 kHz
Dual redundancy Ethernet ports - AES67 support

Flexible Screens and Layers Management

Outputs configurable as single screens or edge-blended widescreens
Up to 16x Dual/2K60p program outputs or up to 12x 4K60p program outputs cloneable to any other unused outputs
Flexible layer management: various content sizes (2K, 4K, …), Region Captive PiPs for resource optimization, screens without layers (background only)
Flexible layer management: each screen gets dedicated layers of various sizes (2K, 4K …) using common-pool layer resources
Any unused output configurable as a scaled auxiliary 4K60p output to display any input, screen (1:1 or scaled) or inboard clocks, timers and countdowns
Ability to create resizable layers on auxiliary outputs without using processing resources (adjacent outputs can be used to increase the number of available layers)
500 master memories, 1000 screen memories and 50 layer memories
3 possible startup configurations: blank, last known state or selected Master Memory

Up to 12x 4K Mixing Layers

Supports mixing layers (true seamless transitions) and split layers (cut transitions)
Up to 12x 4K or 24x Dual/2K mixing layers (24x 4K or 48x Dual/2K split layers) depending on screens setup
Layer source can be a live input, a still image, a screen PGM (for split layers only) or any of the inboard clocks, countdown and timers
Each output has an unscaled background mixer supporting seamless transitions
Background source can be still image or live source

Ultra-low Latency 10 and 12-bit Processing

Based on Analog Way exclusive 5th generation scaling engine
Extremely low latency, as low as 1 frame in proper configuration
120 Megapixels throughput at 10 bits 4:4:4 @60Hz on Program, without restricting Preview or Multiviewer
Real-time SDR/HDR10/HLG conversion and color correction based on 3D-LUTs
High-end input keying algorithms: Luma-Key, Chroma-Key and 3D LUT based CremaTTe 3D (requires AW CremaTTe 3D software available on the website), Cut and Fill
Advanced motion compensation deinterlacing
BT.601; BT.709; BT.2020 color spaces
Compatible with HDCP 1.4. and HDCP 2.2

Creative Display Configurations

Supports any combination of single-screen or widescreen applications
Ability to place the program outputs anywhere on an almost limitless video canvas space for special LED wall applications
Compatible with Analog Way DPH104 video processor: easily convert one 4K DP 1.2 output to four independent full HD outputs (requires a DP 1.2 output card)
Custom output formats for non-standard display applications
Independent resolution and rate on all outputs
Rotation capability in increments of 90°
Area of Interest option to customize active areas of outputs
Advanced pixel pitch management & bezel compensation

Expandability Option

Supports any combination of up to 4 interconnected LivePremier devices
Composed of a specific internal link card and a QSFP+ interface card installed in the lowest slot of each device
Ability to add the outputs to a device in a single mode by replacing the QSFP connector card by any output card

Advanced Video Effects

True A/B Mix
Misc. layer border effects/colors and separate shadow
Transitions: Cut, Fade, Slide, Wipe, Circle, Stretch, Depth, Flying layer movement with programmable paths
Layer effects: Transparency, H&V Flip, Cut and Fill
Colors effects: B&W, Negative, Sepia and Solarize

24 Concurrent 4K Still Images

24x 4K or 48x 2K concurrent still images - fully resizable
Still images support alpha-channel
Still image library with 100 memories
Multi-file download/upload via Web RCS
Capture from live inputs, outputs and multiviewers

Simple Setup and Advanced Control

Web RCS: embedded intuitive drag and drop HTML5-based interface, with live video thumbnails, multi operator real-time collaboration and password protection
RC400T: powerful event controller
AW VideoCompositor: Premium drag & drop Crestron® GUI
Shot Box²/Control Box³: Cost effective control solutions
Simple REST API and advanced TCP protocol based on JSON
Crestron and AMX drivers
Q-SYS control plugin

Other Features

Highly ruggedized chassis with cleanable air filter
Swappable redundant power supplies (2+1)
Quiet: 49dB average noise at 1m when ambient temperature is less than 32°C/90°F
Dedicated BNC with loop out for Framelock, blackburst and tri-level sync
EDID management on every input and output
Backup and restore functions
Tally/GPI-O
Fully functional simulator for offline configuration and practice
Expansion via simple linking possible (future hardware upgrade)

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Overview

Key features

24 Seamless Inputs

16 Active Outputs

2 Dedicated Multiviewer Outputs

Native Dante™ Audio networking

Flexible Screens and Layers Management

Up to 12x 4K Mixing Layers

Ultra-low Latency 10 and 12-bit Processing

Creative Display Configurations

Expandability Option

Advanced Video Effects

24 Concurrent 4K Still Images

Simple Setup and Advanced Control

Other Features

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Overview

Key features

24 Seamless Inputs

16 Active Outputs

2 Dedicated Multiviewer Outputs

Native Dante™ Audio networking

Flexible Screens and Layers Management

Up to 12x 4K Mixing Layers

Ultra-low Latency 10 and 12-bit Processing

Creative Display Configurations

Expandability Option

Advanced Video Effects

24 Concurrent 4K Still Images

Simple Setup and Advanced Control

Other Features

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Customers Stories

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