The ATOMOS Shogun 4K all-in-one 4K HDMI Apple ProRes, 12G-SDI 7" 1920x1200 monitor-recorder is such a noteworthy product, that it was selected as the 2014 Game Changer Award from the International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (or IABM) *The IABM is a is a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to the broadcasting and electronic media industries, and the 2014 Streaming Media Innovation Award from the National Association of Broadcasters (or NAB! The new Shogun 4K was showcased at this past NAB 2014 exhibit and it received quite the attention from industry professionals alike that seek a 12G SDI & 4K HDMI I/O monitor recorder/deck that features a stunning 1920×1080 SuperAtom IPS 7″ touchscreen is fully calibrated to provide for spectacular and ever so reliable color matching with 325 PPI and a 179-degree viewing angle. The unit's 400nit brightness and multi-frequency (48/50/60Hz) operation is dependent on your video input and gives you super-smooth monitoring and playback.
"Shogun is the culmination of everything we stand for, amazing edit codec's from the sensor like 4K ProRes and RAW Cinema DNG. Affordable 4K recording through Raided HDD's and SSD's and unbelievable custom panels for monitoring". said Jeromy Young, CEO and Founder of Atomos. "Super light and slim and at a price point under 2K. We offer a faster more affordable camera to timeline workflow with revolutionary 4K cameras from Sony, Panasonic and Canon".
The ATOMOS Shogun also has a nice bit of features that the end user will appreciate! Waveform and monitor assist tools, pristine recording at 422 10-bit images straight from the camera sensor directly onto an inexpensive single SSDs or RAIDed HDDs. The Shogun captures 4K/HD ProRes, Uncompressed RAW Cinema DNG or Avid DNxHD codecs. The Shogun utilizes both 4K and HD clean output from HDMI cameras such as the latest Sony A7S, Panasonic GH4, 4K SDI C500, and can record 24, 25 or 30p from the camera and up to 120fps HD! (if the camera is capable). It also has gen-lock in for synced playout and features optional WiFi for remote control from your iOS or Android device. Improved audio handling with the included LEMO breakout cable for XLR Audio gives balanced audio, mic and Phantom power.
The Shogun's wireless remote feature enables users the ability to initialize recording while not being at the physical device. This makes for a perfect scenario for the unit to
be utilized as a full HD Director's monitor when on set! The full color calibration is extremely accurate, as well as, having internal waveform monitoring capabilities and focal assist tools for helping you to achieve the best shot possible every time! *Note: The optional wireless accessory is required for this spectacular enabled feature. To trigger record, start/stop and record time-code from the camera the ATOMOS Shogun utilizes their own proprietary HDMI time-code cable, allowing the Shogun to trigger protocols from many of the industries big names, such as, SONY and Canon! All these capabilities and award winning combination for under US $2,000.00
*For more fact finding and information on ATOMOS and the Shogun 4K, please visit: http://www.atomos.com/
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