ENCORE3

The Barco Encore3 image processing platform is a game-changer for live event AV professionals, offering broader canvas space, expanded system resources through easy linking, and advanced transition capabilities between layers during runtime. It provides high-quality 4K processing with unrivaled flexibility, all within a future-proof solution for premium peace of mind.

Key Features:

• Uncompromised native 4K content processing
• Improved setup with assisted workflows
• Resilient flexibility with ultra low latency
• Integrated Dante & embedded audio
• Refined yet familiar user interface

Capabilities:

The Encore3 supports a boundless canvas with 8x 4K60 PGM outputs at 12 bits 4:4:4 processing, featuring 8x 4K60 layers per screen. It includes embedded audio, screen composition for layered videos, and Multiviewer as a source, enabling comprehensive management of all screens.

Build your own configuration:

While a standard, finished, and stocked configuration is available, the Encore3 is also a scalable and modular system offered as a 'Build To Order' (BTO) system.

• Inputs: Up to 7 input-capable card slots, each supporting up to 4x 4K@60p inputs.
• Outputs: Up to 4 output-capable card slots, each supporting up to 4x 4K@60p outputs.
• Chassis: A system comprises a maximum of two chassis at first release.

Product Specifications:

General specifications

• Notes: The specifications in this document are preliminary.
• Live effects canvas: Boundless canvas with 8x 4K60 PGM outputs.
• Video inputs: Up to 7 input-capable card slots for Event Master Gen2 cards. Each input card supports up to 4x 4K @60p inputs. Standard Encore3 Configuration: 16x 4K @60p inputs. Supports up to 4x HD/3G/6G/12G SDI connectors, up to 9x HDMITM 2.0 (up to 4096x2160 @60Hz), and up to 5x DisplayPort 1.2 (up to 4096x2160 @60Hz).
• Video outputs: Up to 4 output-capable card slots for Event Master Gen2 cards. Each output card supports up to 4x 4K @60p outputs. Standard Encore3 Configuration: 8x 4K@60p outputs. Supports up to 4x HD/3G/6G/12G SDI connectors, up to 5x HDMITM 2.0 (up to 4096x2160 @60Hz), and up to 1x DisplayPort (up to 4096x2160 @60Hz).
• Genlock: Analog reference input/output on BNC connectors; bi-level and blackburst at SD and tri-level at HD.
• Program output: Up to 8 program outputs configurable as single screens or tiled/blended widescreens. Configurable for up to 8x 4096 X 2160 @60p.
• Scaled Aux outputs: Independent edge blending/feathering control for all four sides. User definable for up to 8x 4096 x 2160 @60p. Each output card supports up to 2x AUX outputs.
• Mixers: Positionable non-scaled background mixer per output screen. Independent layer transitions or full Preview/Program transitions. Pre-assigned 4 mixable / 8 single (up to 16 mixable / 32 single) scalable PIP/key layers per output screen.
• Still stores: Store up to 2160MB (~60 4K60) of still images, supporting stills up to 160,000px in either horizontal or vertical dimensions.
• Layer effects: Borders (hard, soft, halo) and drop shadows, Color effects, Strobe, H&V flip, Luma, chroma and Cut/Fill keys, PIP moves via Keyframes.
• Multiviewer: 2x 4K @60p MultiViewer outputs that can be sent to any output or layer. Flexible user-definable layouts. Monitor all Inputs and screens (PVW & PGM).
• Expandability: Standard Encore3 Configuration includes 1x Quad 100 G High Speed Expansion Link Card for system expansion; each link card supports 15x 4K60 in & out per card. 2x 100G QSFP28 2 meter DAC cables. Encore3 ships with the ability to link 2 chassis for expansion at first release. Link units to increase available Inputs and Outputs for larger tiled/blended widescreen applications. Easily expandable for larger display applications via 4x QSFP28 link connection; quad 100G High Speed Expansion Link Card required.
• HDCP: HDCP compliance determined by installed cards.
• Control: Event Master Toolset (V10.x or later) for PC or MAC. Event Master controllers. WebUI Ethernet RJ-45, 1000/100/10 Mbps autosense.
• Serviceability: Field-Serviceable I/O cards (not hot-swappable). Hot-swappable dual-redundant power supplies.
• Dimensions: Height: 175.5 mm (6.9 in) - 4 RU rackmount. Width: 431.8 mm (17.0 in) without chassis handles, 485.3 mm (19.1 in) with chassis handles attached. Depth: 590.54 mm (23.3 in) from front panel to rear panel without handles or connector protectors, 672.29 mm (26.5 in) overall.
• Weight: Standard config.: 29 kg / 64 lb. Standard config shipped with flight case: 48.5 kg / 107 lb. Empty chassis: 26.3 kg / 58 lb.
• Power: Input power: 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 12-5A (x2), 1,100 W. Dual-redundant, hot-swappable power supplies.
• Environmental temperature: 0-40° C / 32-104° F.
• Environmental humidity: 0-95% non-condensing (non-operating). 0-85% non-condensing (operational).
• Warranty: 3 years parts and labor.