Barco S3 Tri-combo 4K Event Master Processor

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Unmatched Performance

Barco’s state-of-the-art image processing technology is renowned for its exceptional 4K image quality, best-in-class scaling and ultra-low processing latency.

Featuring 14 inputs, 14 outputs, the S3 Tri-combo adds more capacity with Tri-combo input and output cards supporting up to 4K60p on a single cable. Under the hood it boasts the same processing performance, image quality, flexibility and durability as the S3-4K, the only difference being more Input and output capacity.

In short: all the tools you need to create a stunning live event experience, in a single compact and roadworthy housing.

Powerful features, easy operation

  • Interlinking of S3-4K chassis allows expansion of inputs, outputs or layers
  • Easy step-by-step set-up with the cross-platform Event Master Toolset
  • Serviceable in the field and ready for future signal interfaces
  • Dual, redundant power supplies for maximum peace of mind
  • Widescreen blending support
  • Native 4K input and output supported
  • Compact and modular design

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Model NGS-3U
Live effects
canvas
Up to 20 megapixels in PVW/PGM or 40 megapixels
in PGM only mode
Video
inputs
     

  • 14 HD inputs via 3 input cards (HDMI/DP combo 4 inputs,
    Tri-combo 6 inputs per card)
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  • Up to 4x 4K inputs – (HDMI/DP combo 1x 4K@60p, Tri-Combo 2x
    4K@60p per card)
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  • 4x SD/HD/3G/6G/12G SDI connectors (Tri-Combo
    card)
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  • 4x HDMI
    1.4a (297 MHz max)
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  • 1x HDMI 2.0 (Tri-Combo card)
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  • 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (Tri-Combo
    card)
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  • 4x
    DisplayPort 1.1 (300 MHz max)
Video outputs
     

  • 14 HD outputs via 3 output
    cards
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  • Up to 4x
    4K outputs – HDMI output card supports 1x 4K60p, Tri-combo supports 2x 4K60p
    or 6x HD
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  • TriCombo output card supports 4x SD/HD/3G/6G/12G, 1x HDMI
    2.0, and 1x DisplayPort 1.2 connectors
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  • 4x HDMI 1.4a (297 MHz
    max)
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  • 2x HDMI
    1.4a for Multiviewer (297 MHz max)
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  • 4x HDMI 1.4a when used as standard output card
Genlock Analog reference input/loop on BNC connectors; bi-level and
blackburst at SD and tri-level at HDwbr /> S3D Sync: 4x input Din
connector, 2x output Din connector
Program Output Up to 14 program configurable
as single screens or tiled/blended widescreens (preview and Multi-Viewer not
available in all configurations) Configurable for up to 14x 2048X1200@60 or
up to 4x 4096×2400@60 Independent edge blending/feathering control for all
four sides
Scaled Aux
Output
User definable for up to 14x 2048×1200@60 to 4x
4K@60 All outputs can be defined as Aux destinations for a total of 12 Aux
outputs Output color correction
Mixers
     

  • Native resolution background
    mixer per output screen
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  • Independent layer transitions or full Preview/Program
    transition
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  • Flexible layer allocation – 4 mixable or 8 single scalable
    PIP/key layers assignable to any Program output screens
Still Stores Up to 100 HD or 25 UHD, depending on the import file
size.
Layer Effects
     

  • Borders (hard, soft, halo) and drop shadows
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  • Color effects
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  • Strobe, H&V flip
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  • Luma, chroma and Cut/Fill keys
    (not all modes support keying)
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  • PIP moves via Keyframes
Multiviewer
     

  • Flexible
    user-definable layouts
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  • Monitor all Inputs and Outputs, including Preview and
    Aux
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  • Two
    outputs
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  • Dedicated hardware same as E2 Event Master
    Processor
Expandability Easily expandable for larger
display applications via proprietary links Link units to increase available
Inputs and Outputs for larger tiled/blended widescreen applications Expansion
via simple linking to: 1x E2 or 4x EX chassis, or up to 7 more S3-4K chassis
S3-4K ships with the ability to link 8 chassis for expansion
HDCP HDCP compliance
determined by installed cards
Control
     

  • Event Master screen management
    software for PC or MAC
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  • Event Master Controllers
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  • WebUI
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  • Ethernet RJ-45, 1000/100/10 Mbps
    autosense
Serviceability
     

  • Field-Serviceable I/O and
    processing cards (not hot-swappable)
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  • Hot swappable dual-redundant
    power supplies
Noise Level Max 51.3 dB avg. Fans at 100% Fan
speed is software managed based on operating temperature Reference ISO
7779
Audio Visual Events®