Atomos Shogun Connect

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The first all-in-one device for HDR monitoring, RAW recording, and a connection to the world.

The SHOGUN CONNECT builds on the ground-breaking SHOGUN product-line. Featuring a brighter screen and multiple recording options, the SHOGUN CONNECT is the first fully integrated product in the CONNECT range. It combines HDR monitoring, RAW recording, and cloud workflows. The SHOGUN CONNECT features a loop through 12G SDI IN and OUT interface with SDI RAW support included and send a signal to multiple devices. ATOMOS AirGlu™ wireless sync timecode technology which enables direct, long-range communication between devices, multiple power options to accommodate a variety of long range on-set scenarios, plus Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth LE, and USB C to ensure flexible, all-round connectivity. The SHOGUN CONNECT transforms professional cinema, mirrorless, and DSLR cameras into fully connected devices that support a range of advanced cloud-based workflows.

Stream from Anywhere

SHOGUN CONNECT supports livestreaming to a range of online services including, Facebook Live, Twitch, and YouTube. With Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, and the ability to join cellular hotspots all built-in, the SHOGUN CONNECT helps filmmakers, streamers and video content producers reach their audience from anywhere. 

Collaboration for Everyone

SHOGUN CONNECT is a fully integrated Frame.io Camera to Cloud (C2C) device. Through support of HDMI and SDI equipped cameras, the device offers advanced online workflows and remote collaboration to many more filmmakers, streamers, and video content creators. With Frame.io for Adobe Creative Cloud now part of the Creative Cloud subscription, even more filmmakers will have access to cloud-based workflows.   

Dual Record

C2C brings the domains of production and post closer together, enabling new ways for remote teams to collaborate. The dual record feature of the SHOGUN CONNECT creates matching “hero” Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DHxHR/HD and “proxy” HEVC (H.265) files simultaneously. Proxy files can also be uploaded during capture using ATOMOS progressive transfer technology so that these files are available in the cloud as soon as recording stops. 

Bring Your Own Camera

The 7-inch SHOGUN CONNECT features a new, brighter HDR screen and comprehensive range of built-in interfaces including, loop through 12G SDI IN and OUT for SDI RAW and HDMI to support an expansive range of professional cinema, DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The device also features ATOMOS AirGlu™ technology which enables direct, long-range communication between devices and provides a wireless timecode lock. 

CONNECT to the World

SHOGUN CONNECT enables filmmakers, streamers, and video content producers of every kind to record, monitor, and share their work with an audience from anywhere, easily, and seamlessly.

Technical Specifications

Physical Specifications  

• Dimensions (W x H x D mm)  198mm / 7.8" x 133mm / 5.2" x 40mm / 1.57"
• Weight  730g / 1.6 lbs
• Mount points     Top: 1 x 1/4"20 or 3/8" with anti rotational points, Bottom: 1 x 1/4"20 or 3/8" with anti rotational points, Right: 1 x 1/4"20 or 3/8" with anti rotational points

Environmental

• Ambient operating temperature Up to 40 Degrees Celsius

Construction and Control           

• Body Aluminium alloy chassis with ABS Polycarbonate back plate
• Cooling Actively controlled fan and heat sink
• Tally light            Yes
• Touch Screen     Yes
• On Unit Buttons               Power button - multi function
• Camera Control Remote to USB – Z CAM

Power

• Input voltage     6.2 - 16.8v
• Compatible batteries  1 x NP-F / L-Series
• DC in connector  Locking DC Jack (5.5mm OD & 2.1mm ID)
• Dtap  Via optional D-Tap to DC cable
• Power On Function  Button On/Off, SW Off
• Fan Control  Record priority modes / Display dim

Display

• Touchscreen  SuperAtom IPS panel (capacitive touch)
• Size   7"
• Resolution  1920 x 1200
• Viewing angle  178 + H & V
• PPI   325
• Bit depth  10-Bit (8+2 FRC)
• Backlight Type   Edge lit
• Brightness (cdm2 / nits)  2000nit +/- 10%
• Aspect ratio 16:9 Image Display
• Color Gamut Rec709
• Calibration support ATOMOS Calibrator with Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro or ColorChecker Display Plus

Color Pipeline

• Gamma Sony SLog / SLog2 / SLog3, Canon CLog / CLog2 / Clog3, Arri Log CEI160 / LogCEI200 / LogCEI250 / LogCEI320 / LogCEI400 / LogCEI500 / LogCEI640 / LogCEI800 / LogCEI1000 / LogCEI1280 / LogCEI1600, Panasonic Vlog, JVC JLog1, Red LogFilm / Log3G10 / Log3G12, FujiFilm Flog, PQ (HDR10), HLG, Nikon N-Log, Z CAM Z-Log2, Olympus OM-Log400 / Flat, Leica L-Log
• Gamut   BT2020, DCI P3, PDCI P3 65, Sony SGamut / SGamut3 / SGamut3.cine / Canon Cinema / DCI P3 / DCI P3+ / BT2020, Panasonic V Gamut, Arri Alexa Wide Gamut Rec709, JVC LS300, Red DragonColor / DragonColor2 / RedColor2 / RedColor3 / RedColor4 / RedWideGamut
• 3D LUT Display  .Cube Format
• 3D LUT Output   Loop out
• 3DLUT 50/50      Yes
• Monitoring Modes          Native / 709 / HLG / PQ / 3D LUT
• HDR output Conversion HLG / PQ

Color Management

• Calibration ATOMOS Calibrator with Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro or ColorChecker Display Plus
• Display Controls  Backlight, Lift, Gamma, Gain
• AtomHDR Built in Technical Log to HDR EOTF
• 3D LUTs  Display, monitor and output, Record, Load via SSD
• Legalize  Full to Legal conversion available on Input

Video Input

• HDMI    1 x HDMI 2.0
• SDI   1 x 12G SDI
• Bit Depth   8 / 10 bit
• Video Chroma Subsampling  YCbCr 420 & 422
• HDR  Yes with HDMI Auto detection

Metadata

• HDMI    RAW - white balance, Exposure index, Shutter speed/angle, Iris F stop, ISO, Gamma, gamut
• SDI  File Name from Arri, RED. RAW - white balance, Exposure index, Shutter speed/angle, Iris F stop, ISO, Gamma, gamut

File Naming

• Standard   S/S/T & Rolling
• Via SDI  Red, Arri

Video Output 

• HDMI    1 x HDMI 2.0
• SDI loop out       1 x 12G SDI
• SDI Play out        1 x 12G SDI
• HDR       Yes with Auto detection

Network

• Eternet 1GbE RJ45
• Wi-fi      Wi-Fi 6
• Wireless RF   AirGlu™ SYNC Time code Network
• Atomos Cloud    Capture to Cloud, Live Stream
• Cellular Connect to Hot Spot via Wi-Fi
• Web Streaming
• RTMP / S   Yes, Destination configured via Atomos Cloud Studio

Video Signal Conversion

• HDMI to SDI       Yes
• SDI to HDMI       Yes

Audio In/Out    

• Audio Quality     24-Bit / 48kHz
• Audio Codec      PCM
• HDMI    8ch 24Bit, input dependent
• SDI         12ch 24Bit, input dependent
• Analogue Audio in          3.5mm Jack - 5v power
• Analogue Audio Out       3.5mm Jack
• Headphone out 3.5mm Jack
• Audio input delay            Frame delay on analogue input

Timecode / Sync            

• Embedded          HDMI and SDI
• Time of day        Yes
• Wireless SYNC   AirGlu™ SYNC Time code Network
• RF Network range           300m
• RF Frequency     Region dependant
• Number of Channels       12 RF Channels per Region
• Number of RF clients      Region dependant
• Bluetooth Network Range           10-15m (line of sight)
• Number of BT clients      6 clients

Resolution and Frame Rates (Record, Monitor & Playback)      

• 4k DCI   up to 4Kp60
• 4k UHD up to 4Kp60
• 2K DCI 2046 x 1080         up to 2Kp60
• FHD 1920 x 1080 Progressive      up to 1080p120
• FHD 1920 x 1080 PsF      only via Pull down to P
• FHD 1920 x 1080 Interlaced        1080i50 / 1080i60
• 1280 x 720p       60p
• 8K RAW               up to 8Kp30 Via HDMI
• 6K RAW               up to 6Kp60 Via HDMI & 6Kp30 SDI
• 4K RAW               up to 4Kp120 via HDMI / SDI
• 3.5K Anamorphic RAW  up to 3.5Kp60 via HDMI
• 2K RAW               up to 2Kp240 via SDI

Recording CODEC          

• Apple ProRes RAW         up to 12bit 8Kp30 / 4Kp120
• Apple ProRes     HQ / 422 / LT up to 4Kp60
• Avid DNxHD       up to 1080p60
• Avid DNxHR       up to 4Kp60
• H.265    up to 4Kp60 (MOV container)
• Camera to Cloud             Support from Adobe Frame.io
• Gang Control     SYNC record control across devices

Playback            

• Playlist  Yes, Selected, Favourites or Combined
• Apple ProRes Raw          Yes, recorded clips
• Apple ProRes     HQ / 422 / LT with linear PCM
• Avid DNx             Yes with linear PCM
• H.265    Recorded clips only

Monitoring       

• SDR        Native ,709, LUT
• HDR       HLG, PQ Rec2020
• De-Interlace       Selectable mode
• Freeze Frame Overlay    Optional Activation

Recording functions     

• Pre-roll record   8 secs HD / 4 secs 4K ProRes & DNx
• Timelapse           Yes
• Simultaneous proxy record         ProRes RAW / ProRes / DNx with H.265 proxy

Supported media           

• Master Caddy I No
• SSDmini   Yes
• CFast II Yes via AtomX CFast Adapter
• Network  Capture to Cloud via Atomos Cloud Studio
• File System    exFAT
• Interface      SATA 3
• Master Caddy III   Yes

On screen tools              

• Waveform   3 sizes
• RGB parade  3 sizes
• Vector scope  Small / large
• 1 x Zoom   Tap to zoom
• 2 x Zoom   Tap to zoom
• Focus peaking   Colour and slider for threshold
• False colour   With IRE scale
• Zebra  Customisable
• Isolate color channel   Blue only
• Cine Frame Guides  Preset and Custom
• Social Frame guides   Preset and Custom
• Safe areas  SMPTE frame size – Action and Safe
• Grid markers   9 grid
• Anamorphic desqueeze Display 1.25x, 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.8x and 2x
• Display Flip  Vertical
• False Color  With IRE scale
• Frame Grab and Onion Skin Overlay Lossless PNG 1920 x 1080

Onboard Signal Processing        

• 4K UHD Downscale for HD Available On loop out
• DCI Crop  Available On loop out
• 8K RAW to 4K Video Loop Out    Available On loop out
• I > P       2:2 and 3:2
• PSF > P  2:2 and 3:2

Optional Activation Keys           

• SDI RAW  Included Activation
• H.265    Included Activation

Remote control              

• HDMI  Auto HDMI Trigger, Supported Protocols - Canon, Sony, Atomos Open Standard
• SDI   SDI trigger camera selectable
• Serial 2.5mm Jack LANC control and calibration via optional USB to serial cable
• Bluetooth LE  Via AtomControl App for Monitor Assist Tools
• Wireless RF  AirGlu™ Remote start stop trigger

External Device Control              

• Serial 2.5mm Jack Remote to USB – Z CAM

Cut & Tag          

• FCP XML  Yes, with 10 tags

Supported Applications              

• XML  Apple Final Cut Pro
• Apple ProRes RAW  Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Grass Valley Edius, ASSIMILATE SCRATCH
• Video Codecs     All NLE applications that support Apple ProRes, Avid DNx and H.265 in .MOV wrapper

What’s in the box          

• Accessories included       SHOGUN CONNECT, International Power supply, 7" protective Pouch, AtomX SSDmini Handle, MasterCaddy III with screws, Wifi Antenna with Black caps, RF antenna, Antenna storage Pouch, 3.5mm audio jack to jack cable, Antenna coloured caps, Antenna mount covers, Screen Cloth
• Optional extras AtomX Monitor Mount, AtomX Magic arm 10" / 13", USB-C Dock, PowerKit, HDMI cables

Warranty           

• Standard             1 Year
• Extended             3 Years

Target use / User           

• Mirrorless Cameras   Yes
• Compact Cinema       Yes
• Cinema                    Yes
• Director Monitor        Yes
• Games Capture         Yes
• Streaming                Yes
• DIT/Video Village      Yes
• Pro Video                 Yes
• Gimbal/Crane           Yes
• Wedding                   Yes