Atomos has long been on the forefront of camera monitoring, and the new 19" Shogun AV-19 rackmount monitor-recorder-switcher represents an exciting step forward for the brand, packing in high-end features like 6K raw recording, 10-bit HDR support, and NDI|HX3 via Gigabit Ethernet. The Shogun AV-19 can display and record up to four isolated camera feeds plus a fifth program output, with a range of codecs that includes ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNx, and H.265.
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The AV-19 has two 12G-SDI inputs, two 3G-SDI inputs, an HDMI 2.0 input/output, two USB-C ins/outs, a Gigabit Ethernet in/out, and a 12G-SDI out. There are also two XLR inputs and two XLR outputs for audio, a headphone jack, redundant XLR power inputs, and a BNC for sync connection/reference signals.
The AV-19 is 7 RU tall, with standard rackmount holes, and boasts a 1200-nit max brightness from its 3840 x 2160 touchscreen display. Expect great color spectrum coverage (100% Rec.709, 99% DCI-P3) and the classic Atomos suite of professional monitoring tools, including custom LUTs, EL Zone false color, waveforms, focus peaking, frame guides, anamorphic desqueeze, and more.
The two USB-C ports are primarily for recording to external media like an SSD, and users can also utilize CFexpress Type B cards via a card slot on the front of the unit. While the 12G-SDI ports can handle up to 6K30 and the HDMI goes up to 4K60, if you’re recording multiple inputs simultaneously (a.k.a. ISO recording), don’t expect to get above 1080p resolution at 60 fps.
Users can display inputs as a quad split or full-screen an input and have it cover the whole 19” display. There are six customizable function buttons and a tally lamp on the front of the AV-19, and the screen can be calibrated via the Calibrite Display Pro or Display Plus with an Atomos LANC cable.
In the box, expect a 4-pin XLR power supply, international power cables, rack nuts and bolts, and a cleaning cloth. A custom flight case will be sold separately.
Integrating live switching and routing into a classic monitor-recorder package is a savvy move for Atomos, and this new Shogun could prove popular for fast-turnaround multi-cam shoots.
For more information about the Atomos Shogun AV-19, including features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out the detailed product page.
