The GrassHopper is the middle range media server of the Hippo family. Its 2 Rack Units enclosure packs a impressively powerful video processor capable of running 8 layers simultaneously with 2 FX engines per layer. Just like all other Hippo servers, it can be controlled via DMX, ArtNet, OSC, MIDI or even RS-232 for low-latency media playback control.
Product details
Processing capabilities
Number of layers: 8 (+ 8 mask layers)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 playback resolution
Supported Media Formats : Quicktime, MPEG1, MPEG2, AVI, DIVX, Windows Media, MPEG4, DV, PNG, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, TGA, Image sequences
Media Management: Remote media upload, Automatic media conversion, thumbnails, 256 media groups, 256 clips per groups
Media Playback: Media Files, Media Generators, Text Engine, Live Capture, Sync to Timeline
Media Manipulation : Geometry control, Color control, 16 mix modes, FX engines, Transitions
Several components with frequent updates and additions
Electronics
Universal Input Power Supply 108-240V, 50-60Hz Auto-Switching
Current consumption: 2.5 A
Physical
2 Units 19" Rackmount
Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Dimensions: 438mm x 405mm x 89mm (17.2" x 15.9" x 3.5")
