Product
Hog 4 lighting console for automated luminaires, dimmer and multimedia controllers.
Manufacturer
High End Systems
Configuration
- Two internal 17-inch wide screen touchscreens with 10 point multi-touch
- One internal 7-inch touchscreen with 10 point multi-touch between playback and programming section
- Robust Hog 4 Operating Software running on an especially adapted Linux system
- Internal Solid State Hard disk drive (SSD). Real time clock
- Ten motorized, LED fitted playback controller (Fader, Choose, Go, Pause, Back & Flash), optional expandable up to 90 Playback Controller/Fader
- One dedicated motorized Grandmaster controller (Fader, DBO & Flash)
- Programmingsection including five parameter wheels and Tri Axis backlit trackball, one configurable center wheel, 12 LCD- backlit User Keys, number pad and keys for parameters, groups, timing and effects
- Dedicated I-Wheel for Intensity and Rate wheel for Fade and Effect timing
- Two dimmable LED-Desklights
- Integrated Mini-keyboard
- Integrated CD/DVD drive (DVD/RW)
Connectivity
- Up to eight Playback or Master Wings, Hog 4 and Hog 3 USB Playback Wings are supported
- Up to two Expansion Wings, Hog 4 and Hog 3 USB Expansion Wings are supported
- Onboard MIDI/LTC Interface for Show Control and Timecode
- Multiple MIDI/Timecode inputs via optional multiple USB MIDI/LTC Widgets
- Eight onboard DMX XLR 5-pin outputs for fixtures, dimmers and additional DMX capable devices
- Ethernet Connectors for Art-Net or E1.3.1 (sACN) capable devices
- Nearly unlimited number of DMX, Art-Net and E1.3.1 (sACN) universes by optional adding external DP 8000 Processors
- Wired and wireless Multi-console or Mixed-console setup (Hog 4, Full Boar 4, Road Hog 4 and Nano Hog 4) via Ethernet
- Connectivity with many visualizers directly via Ethernet
- USB Ports for Single-, Super- and Super Duper DMX Widgets
- Three external monitors or touchscreens supported via DVI or VGA
- eSATA Connector for external Hard disk drive
Features
On board processing and distributing of the first 16 DMX Universes via Art-Net, E1.3.1 (sACN) and eight DMX 5-pin XLR outputs on the console, plus up to eight additional DMX XLR 5-pin outputs, realized via optional USB DMX Widgets connected to the console. Processing and distributing of a nearly unlimited number of
further 16er DMX Universes via external connected DP 8000 Processors. Almost unlimited amount of Crossfades, Cues, Cue-Lists, Scenes, Chases, Effects, Groups, Paletts, Pages and Macros via dynamic memory management. Booting the console, loading a show or upgrading the software (without reboot) is radical faster than before. Software- and Library-Update via Internet (www. yingpig.com).
Functions
- Graphical Hog 4 User Interface including an extensive fixture library set of all leading manufacturers of DMX, Art-Net or E1.3.1 (sACN) capable devices, derived from Hog 3 User Interface
- Grouped configurating and programming, divided into Intensity, Position, Color, Beam. A rich set of Grouping- and Fanning functions
- Calibrated Colour Matching System with Color Picker and Gel Charts
- Separate Fade, Delay and Effect Times for each individual fixture, parameter and value
- Excellent networking capabilities in conjunction with multiple DP 8000 Processors and additional consoles of the Hog 4 family guarantees fast and effective operating conditions accross all consoles
- Effects Engine with individual control of each Effect Parameter, e.g. Timing, Size, Offset and many more
- Can be modi ed and extended with Effect Templates
- Rapid and easy setup of Art-Net outputs, to connect additional devices like multimedia controllers
- Midi Control or Open Sound Control messages allows remote control via Smartphone or Tablet PC’s, e.g. via „TouchOSC“ Application
- User configurable Center Wheel
- Fixed Kinds and User Kinds for linked parameters
- Pin Code Lock function with a 4-digit PIN to prevent unauthorized access
- A Backup Button on right screen‘s main toolbar will quickly generate a backup copy of your show file
- Saving a show on USB Stick, CD or Hard disk drive is supported
Circuit Points
- 8 × DMX 5-pin XLR isolated outputs on the back
- 1 × LAN 1000BaseTX GigaBit Neutrik Ethercon for Hog-Net on the back
- 1 × LAN 1000BaseTX GigaBit Neutrik Ethercon for Fixture-Net on the back
- 3 × DIN 5-pin MIDI In/Out/Thru (MIDI-Timecode/MIDI-Showcontrol) on the back
- 1 × LTC 3-pin XLR Timecode input on the back
- 2 × USB on the front, 6 × USB on the back
- 1 × eSata (for external HDD) on the back
- 3 × 24-pin DVI-I dual link connector on the back
- 2 × LED desk lights on the top
- 1 × IEC power port on the back
Electrical requirements
Mains in 90 – 250VAC, 50/60Hz, 2A maximum
Compliances
CE, CETL, ETL
Dimensions and weight
102,9 × 16,5 × 72,4 cm (screens down, w × h × d) 102,9 × 41,7 × 72,4 cm (screens up, w × h × d) 34,0 kg (unpacked)