Green Hippo Hippotizer Karst+ MK2 DP - 4K Media Server with 2 x DisplayPort 1.2 Outputs and 2TB Internal Media Storage in Black Finish

The Green Hippo Hippotizer Karst+ MK2 DP is a high-performance 4K media server designed to deliver exceptional video playback capabilities for a wide range of applications, including live events, themed attractions, and fixed installations. This powerful media server features dual DisplayPort 1.2 outputs and comes with an impressive 2TB of internal media storage, providing ample capacity for your video assets and ensuring quick access for seamless playback. Its sleek black finish not only adds a professional appearance but also houses advanced technology that enhances its functionality and versatility.

The Karst+ MK2 DP facilitates an efficient workflow, allowing users to upload and collaborate on media easily. The system enables you to present ideas before programming, ensuring a clear understanding of the environment prior to site visits. With popular playback features and real-time changes, combined with robust previsualization tools, you can confidently realize your project from the very beginning. The flexible structure of the Hippotizer media server allows for fast and efficient output to any LED wall, projection surface, or pixel map, ensuring that your creative vision can be executed without delay.

Designed for flexibility, the Hippotizer Karst+ MK2 DP supports a variety of control options, including REST API, the ZooKeeper control interface, and external controllers via DMX, MIDI, Stream Deck, OSC, Art-Net, or MANet. This adaptability allows you to create a customized control system tailored to the specific demands of your show. The included Hippotizer Software V4.9 features a 10-bit color rendering engine and native NotchLC playback support, ensuring that your projects can meet the high standards required by today's advanced display technologies.

For live events, rentals, and staging, the Karst+ MK2 DP benefits from a multi-user network architecture that allows content management, programming, and 3D mapping to occur simultaneously. This capability ensures you can get up and running quickly, with unmatched DMX integration, REST API functionality, and support for built-in timelines, MIDI, and Stream Deck integration. Such features ensure that your control solutions can be tailored to suit the unique requirements of each production.

In themed attractions and fixed installations, the Karst+ MK2 DP enhances environments with stunning video solutions. Its unique control architecture and dynamic mapping capabilities make it an ideal choice for complex installations, allowing you to easily mix content from various sources, such as custom logos, live feeds, or client-sourced clips. The built-in 3D Visualizer enables offline work to test new media and programming changes, facilitating rapid deployment on-site with confidence.

The Karst+ MK2 DP excels in broadcast, TV, and house of worship applications, where real-time adjustments are essential. The system's real-time toolbox ensures that any changes to screens or line-ups are handled quickly and efficiently. With features such as instant content updates through Media Manager and pixel-perfect video mapping, every aspect of the system is designed for speed. The seamless integration of DMX, timecode, timeline, and MIDI control allows for confident addition of elements to pre-built shows, ensuring a smooth operational flow.

With two DisplayPort 1.2 output options, the Karst+ MK2 DP can run dual 4K outputs or smaller single output generative events from a compact, tour-proof 2U media server chassis. This combination of durability and performance makes it perfect for smaller events and tours. The server also supports a 4K capture option via HDMI 2.0, providing additional versatility for live capture scenarios. With a maximum power consumption of 650 VA and efficient cooling mechanisms, the Hippotizer Karst+ MK2 DP is designed for long-term reliability in high-demand environments.

Features

• 4K media server featuring 2TB internal media storage for high-capacity playback of video assets.
• Equipped with 2 x DisplayPort 1.2 outputs for seamless integration with high-resolution displays.
• Facilitates easy media uploads and collaboration, enhancing pre-programming efficiency.
• Flexible output options to LED walls, projections, or pixel maps for versatile media delivery.
• Supports various control methods including REST API, DMX, MIDI, Stream Deck, OSC, Art-Net, and MANet.
• Hippotizer Software V4.9 includes 10-bit color rendering and native NotchLC playback support for superior visuals.
• Multi-user network architecture allows simultaneous content management, programming, and 3D mapping.
• Built-in 3D Visualizer for offline testing of media and programming changes before deployment.
• Audio connectivity includes balanced stereo XLR outputs and stereo 1/8" TRS inputs, along with LTC support.
• Physical dimensions: 2U rack mountable, installed depth of 600mm (630mm with ears), width of 425mm (480mm with ears), and weight of 16 kg.
• Operating voltage: 100-250V, 50/60Hz, with a maximum power consumption of 650 VA.
• Designed for high-performance hardware and video playback, ensuring long-term reliability.
• Concurrent 4K layers: 15, with an extensive codec library to support various media types.

Specifications

Main Output(s)

• Output Type: DP1.2
• Production Outputs: 2
• Genlock: Yes
• Software EDID Emulation: Yes

Control Output

• Output 1 Type: DP 1.2
• Genlock: Yes
• Software EDID Emulation: Yes
• Output Type: HDMI 2.0
• Genlock: Yes
• Software EDID Emulation: Yes

Connectivity

• 1Gb Network: 2
• 10Gb Network: -
• Audio Out: Balanced Stereo XLR
• Audio In: Stereo 1/8" TRS
• LTC over Audio Input: Yes
• Rear USB Ports (Type-A): 4 x USB3
• Front USB Ports (Type-A): 2 x USB 3.1
• Power Input: Neutrik True1
• Power Loop: True1 - 1000W Max

Software

• Mixes: 12
• Layers per mix: 16
• ViewPorts: Unlimited
• Uncompressed playback: No

Physical

• Size (Rack Units): 2
• Installed Depth: 600mm (630 w/ Ears)
• Installed Width: 425mm (480 w/ Ears)
• Installed Weight: 16 Kgs
• Mounting: Front Rack Rails
• Voltage: 100-250V 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption (Max): 650VA
• Heat Dissipation (Max): 2,200 btu/hr
• Min Operating Temp: 0C / 32F
• Max Operating Temp: 35C / 95F
• Min Storage Temp: 0C / 32F
• Max Storage Temp: 35C / 95F
• Max Humidity (Non-Condensing): 95%

Specs

• CPU Cores / Threads: 6(12)
• CPU Speed: 2.9 GHz
• Memory: 16GB
• Memory Type: DDR4-2666
• OS Drive: 500GB SSD
• Media Drive Size: 2TB
• Media Drive Speed: 2,500 MB/s
• Concurrent 4K Layers: 15
• Notchmarks: 20,750