Atomos Shogun AV-19: A Revolutionary Rack Monitor-Recorder-Switcher for Live Production
Atomos has unveiled the Shogun AV-19, a groundbreaking 19-inch 4K HDR rack monitor-recorder-switcher designed for live production and broadcast environments. Housed in a compact 7RU chassis, it offers a range of features that will transform the way professionals work in control rooms, flypacks, and video village setups. This innovative product marks a shift in Atomos' product line, moving away from on-camera monitoring and into the realm of rack-based production infrastructure.
A Shared Reference Point for the Team
At the heart of the Shogun AV-19 is a stunning 19-inch (48.26 cm) 4K HDR panel with a remarkable 1200 nits brightness. This high-performance panel covers 100% Rec.709 and 99% DCI-P3, supporting various log and HDR formats such as S-Log, C-Log, V-Log, ARRI LogC, RED log curves, HLG, and PQ. While it uses 8+2 FRC instead of native 10-bit, this feature ensures exceptional color accuracy and detail.
In a rack environment, the Shogun AV-19's 19-inch screen becomes a shared reference point for directors, technical directors, and operators. This larger display allows for more efficient collaboration, as multiple professionals can reference the same image without feeling cramped around a smaller screen. The 7RU rack-mounted chassis, equipped with active cooling, ensures the monitor remains cool and reliable even in demanding broadcast settings.
Multi-Camera Flexibility and ISO Recording
The Shogun AV-19 excels in multi-camera switching and ISO recording. It supports up to four SDI inputs in multi-ISO mode, enabling the simultaneous recording of four isolated feeds at up to 1080p60, along with a switched program output. This feature is particularly valuable for live productions, as it allows for the preservation of individual camera angles while also capturing the live cut seamlessly.
Beyond ISO mode, the unit can record up to 6Kp30 in RAW and up to 4Kp60, depending on the input signal. Quad ISO capture is specified at up to 1080p60, providing flexibility in capturing different camera angles and signals. While higher-resolution capture is possible, the quad ISO recording is limited to HD, ensuring a balanced approach to workflow.
Seamless Connectivity and Infrastructure Integration
The Shogun AV-19 goes beyond traditional SDI and HDMI I/O. It features an integrated Ethernet port that supports NDI HX3 send and receive, enabling video, audio, and metadata to be transmitted over a standard IP network. This compressed implementation, HX3, reduces bandwidth requirements, making it ideal for environments where network cabling is preferred over longer SDI runs.
Audio connectivity is comprehensive, with two balanced XLR inputs and outputs, each providing 48V phantom power. Additionally, the monitor supports embedded audio over SDI and HDMI, ensuring seamless audio integration with other devices.
For synchronization, the Shogun AV-19 offers timecode embedding over SDI and HDMI, LTC input via BNC, and reference and genlock support for multi-camera system integration. Camera-to-Cloud workflows are also supported, allowing for direct uploads to ATOMOSphere, Adobe Frame.io, and Dropbox.
Key Features at a Glance
- 19-inch 4K HDR capacitive touchscreen with 1200 nits brightness, covering 100% Rec.709 and 99% DCI-P3
- Up to four HD ISO recordings at 1080p60, along with a switched program output
- Recording capabilities up to 6Kp30 in RAW via SDI and up to 4Kp60
- Support for ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNx, and H.265 codecs
- NDI HX3 send and receive over Ethernet
- Two 12G-SDI and two 3G-SDI inputs with HDMI I/O and internal cross conversion
- Balanced XLR audio I/O with 48V phantom power
- Recording to CFexpress Type B or USB-C storage
- Built-in monitoring tools, including waveform, vectorscope, and 3D LUT support
- 7RU rack-mounted chassis with active cooling
For detailed technical specifications, including supported resolutions, signal formats, monitoring tools, and power requirements, visit Atomos' website.
Price and Availability
The Atomos Shogun AV-19 is now available for preorder and is expected to ship in March 2026. It is priced at $2,099 USD or €1,957.50 EUR. For more information and to explore the possibilities of this revolutionary monitor-recorder-switcher, visit the Atomos website.
