Zio 4000 Features Advanced Networking Capabilities
RGB Spectrum announced release of the Zio 4000 video wall processor on 1 June. Featuring advanced networking capabilities, the full-function processor is available as a stand-alone video wall solution or integrated with the company’s enterprise-class AV-over-IP distribution platform.
The Zio 4000 enables complex visualisation and enhanced situational awareness by simultaneously displaying multiple video sources onto any size video wall, or even across multiple walls, with various size models supporting from two to 128 displays. As an open platform, users can select streams from non-proprietary sources, including cameras, computers, VTCs and media players. The processor allows display windows scaled up to the full wall or down to a thumbnail.
For interoperability, the Zio 4000 supports both baseband video sources (HDMI, DisplayPort, SDI) and industry-standard AV-over-IP video sources (H.264), including third party streaming devices. To help simplify control, it offers an exceptionally intuitive user interface, with thumbnail views of available inputs, customised presets and drag-and-drop control. The browser-based interface eliminates the need for additional software or constant maintenance.
“There are video walls and there are video walls. Ours come with a pedigree,” explained CEO Bob Marcus. “It’s not just one factor that counts – it’s all about features, interoperability, user interfaces, visual quality and reliability. As a pioneer in video wall processing for decades, we remain focused on serving our clients’ needs with innovative solutions for mission critical environments.”
The Zio 4000 is part of RGB Spectrum’s Zio AV-over-IP platform, offering next-generation technology for real-time distribution across packet-based networks, including not only local and wide-area networks (LAN/WAN), but mobile phone networks. Using Zio AV-over-IP, organisations can collaborate in sharing audio and video intelligence within a single room, throughout a campus, or across the internet.
“A video wall is more than the sum of a handful of monitors […] Working closely with our valued customers, we developed the Zio 4000 for advanced video wall applications and as a platform for enterprise-wide visual collaboration. It brings the concept of a video wall processor to a new level,” Marcus added.