vx 4
The vx 4 has been engineered to play back video at higher quality, smoothness and resolution than ever before.
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Optimised for playing up to four times uncompressed 4K60 using its high-performance NVME RAID drive array; as well as the capability of playing lossless 10-bit video.
Additionally, it can capture either 16 3G-SDI sources, or four 4K sources (2160p60).
Lossless video @ 60fps
Fast media transfer
More networking,
more storage
The vx 4 has dual 25 Gb/sec and dual 10 Gb/sec ethernet ports, enabling faster media file transfer and higher resolution networked live video capture.
All-new chassis
The vx 4 features an all new hi-res OLED front panel for more detailed system information.
It’s even tougher in its design with a redesigned back panel, improved cross-bracing and isolated core components.
Easy identification
Set up your vx servers with the System Management Controller (SMC). Access the web portal to see chassis, system and networking stats on a single pane of glass. Colour LED and blink modes help identify servers easily.
Control your system
Easily identify servers and system details on the physical machine by setting up the display information on the front OLED.
Powered by RenderStream
The pro range includes powerful content playback and compositing servers. At the core of the disguise ecosystem, the vx media servers receive content with tracking data via RenderStream and output scenes onto the stage with pixel perfection.
Cluster Rendering
Deliver high fidelity graphics safely by distributing rendering power across multiple render nodes.
Seamless synchronisation
Synchronise your physical stage with your virtual set via hardware, software, content engine and camera tracking
Unreal workflows
Immediately impact your productivity with dynamic control of the engine and automatic workflows on Unreal Engine, Notch and others.
Video playback
Optimised for playing up to four times uncompressed 4K60 using its high-performance NVME RAID drive array; as well as the capability of playing lossless 10-bit video.
Capture capability
The vx 4 can capture either 16 3G-SDI sources, or four 4K sources (2160p60).
Faster networking
Even more network bandwidth with dual 25GbE and dual 10GbE ports; enabling faster media file transfer and higher resolution networked live video capture.
Faster storage
The vx 4 comes with NVME 3.84TB* as standard, and is user configurable, with failure mitigation.
* RAID level dependent / RAID 0 8TB available
VFC Technology
The vx 4 ships with four HDMI 2.0 VFC output cards by default.
Technical specifications
| System Connectivity - I/O | Video Output | 1x Displayport 1.2 (GUI) 4x VFC Output Slots Ships standard with HDMI 2.0 VFC cards (4096 x 2160 max) Different Video Format Conversion Cards also available, refer to VFC specifications |
| Video Input | 16x 3G-SDI (HD-BNC connectors, 4x 4K@60 max) |
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| Video Sync | 1x BNC Genlock |
| Media File Specifications | Video Playback | .mov (anim, DXV, Hap, Hap Q, Hap Alpha, NotchLC) |
| Still image formats | .png, .jpeg, .bmp, .tiff, .tga, .dpx | |
| Audio file formats | .mp3, .wav (44.1kHz, 16-bit, stereo) | |
| 3d mesh format | .obj | |
| Audio | RME Professional | |
| Digital Audio | ADAT/SPDIF I/O | |
| MIDI | 1x In 1x Out |
| Physical Specifications | Mounting system | 4U 19" rack mount |
| Unit dimensions | W: 445mm (17.52'') H: 178mm (7'') D: 593mm (23.35'’) |
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| Unit weight | 21kg | |
| Unit + Rack Handles | 621mm (24.45'') | |
| Environmental Tolerances | Temperature: 5-35°C (40°-95°F) Humidity: 5%-95% (non-condensing) Altitude: 0-8850 ft (0-2700m) |
| Hardware Specifications | CPU | Dual Intel® Xeon® 3.2Ghz |
| Memory | 96GB DDR4 RAM | |
| Storage | 2x 128GB SSD (Internal System Drives) Up to 4 NVMe Drives 4x 1.92TB Removable NVMe SSD (default) |
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| Analogue Audio | 2x Balanced XLR Input 2x Balanced XLR Output 1x 1/4" Headphones Jack |
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| General Network | 1x 1Gb/sec Ethernet 2x 10Gb/sec Ethernet |
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| High Speed Network | 2x 25Gb/sec Ethernet | |
| System Management Controller | 1x Management Port (Reserved for future use) | |
| Data/Peripherals | 5x USB 3.0 | |
| Voltage | 115-240V, 50-60Hz | |
| Power Consumption | 858 W adjusted |
| Software Features | Operating System | Windows 10 Enterprise SAC |
| disguise Proprietary | Full production suite |
| Bundled Accessories | Bundled Accessories | Keyboard Mouse + Mouse Mat Power Cable (Plug-True1) Hardware Guide Rack Slides Backmounted Rails Getting Started Guide |
| Support, Updates and Warranties | License subscription package includes | – Free software upgrades for the life of the machine – 2 year return to base hardware warranty |
Power to scale
We regularly test our media servers to ensure that they perform to the highest standards. Below are two sets of data for playback performance and capture latency for the vx 4.
Playback
The following table shows how many layers can simultaneously be played back per codec
vx 4
|
Video codec |
Content data rate |
Max layers |
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HD HAP 30 |
27.8 MB/s |
54 |
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HD HAPQ 30 |
31.3 MB/s |
45 |
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HD Animation 30 |
107 MB/s |
28 |
|
HD TIFF Sequence 30 |
237 MB/s |
25 |
|
UHD HAP 30 |
95.4 MB/s |
32 |
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UHD HAPQ 30 |
143 MB/s |
22 |
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UHD Animation 30 |
697 MB/s |
7 |
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HD NotchLC 30 |
65.31 MB/s |
33 |
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UHD NotchLC 30 |
233.91 MB/s |
12 |
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UHD DPX Sequence, 8-bit, RGB, 30 |
712 MB/s |
7 |
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UHD DPX Sequence, 8-bit, RGB, 60 |
1428 MB/s |
3 |
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UHD DPX Sequence, 10-bit, RGB, 30 |
949 MB/s |
6 |
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UHD DPX Sequence, 10-bit, RGB, 60 |
1898 MB/s |
2 |
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UHD TGA Sequence, 8-bit, RGB, 30 |
711 MB/s |
8 |
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UHD TGA Sequence, 8-bit, RGB, 60 |
1422 MB/s |
3 |
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UHD TGA Sequence, 8-bit, RGBA, 30 |
949 MB/s |
6 |
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UHD TGA Sequence, 8-bit, RGB, 60 |
1898 MB/s |
1 |
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UHD TIFF Sequence, 8-bit, RGB, 30 |
712 MB/s |
7 |
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UHD TIFF Sequence, 8-bit, RGB, 60 |
1424 MB/s |
3 |
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UHD TIFF Sequence, 8-bit, RGBA, 30 |
949 MB/s |
6 |
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UHD TIFF Sequence, 8-bit, RGBA, 60 |
1898 MB/s |
2 |
Notes:
- All content is 30 fps
- Readings are taken from an actor machine
- VFC-compatible machines run with pass-through style cards (HDMI or DP)
- 60Hz project
- Genlock on all machines which support it
- One unique video file per layer, all mapped onto one screen
- Absolute maximum level of performance
- One more layer means the system starts to drop frames
- Measured against 16.0.4, build 60742
Full description of the methodology employed and link to the project used for testing to be made available soon. Please check back.
Capture Latency
The following table provides data on how many frames of latency the vx 4 requires from capture to output.
vx 4 SDI
|
Refresh rate |
Normal mode (frames) |
Low latency mode (frames) |
Ultra-low latency (frames) |
|
60Hz |
4-5 |
4 |
3 |
|
50Hz |
4-5 |
4 |
3 |
|
30Hz |
4-5 |
4 |
3 |
vx 4 NDI*
|
Refresh rate |
Normal mode (frames) |
Low latency mode (frames) |
Ultra-low latency (frames) |
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60Hz |
5-6 |
5 |
4 |
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50Hz |
5-6 |
5 |
4 |
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30Hz |
5-6 |
5-6 |
4 |
See below for full description of the methodology employed for both SDI & NDI, as well as the link to the project used.
