The Hog iPC console is a small, mid-range controller which offers maximum flexibility for programmers. It is designed to use the Wholehog 3 operating system - so you get the most advanced features and functionality – but it’s also backward compatible with the classic Wholehog 2 operating system. It's the industry's first hybrid console.
The "i" in its name stands for its integrated PC motherboard operating via Windows XP Embedded.
Hog iPC uses four universes of DMX output direct from the console, expandable to eight universes using USB DMX Widgets or an USB DMX Super Widget. Two 12-inch high-brightness color touchscreens offer adjustable viewing angle. A third optional monitor or touchscreen may be connected to the DVI port of the console, allowing additional windows to be viewed and adjusted simultaneously across multiple screens.
A backlit trackball with four configurable buttons provide cursor and position control.
Ten Playback faders feature the familiar Wholehog 3 playback controls (choose, go, pause & flash). Hog iPC offers an internal hard disk drive, and re-writeable CD-ROM drive; Five Universal Serial Bus ports for touch screens, external drives, printer, and Wholehog 3 accessories (e.g. playback wing, expansion wing, and additional USB DMX Widgets).
Ethernet connector allows communications with Hog 3PC computers, Hog iPC consoles, and Wholehog 3 console systems. Remote Focus functionality is available when networked with a computer running Hog 3PC software.
Hog iPC is constructed of precision-machined aluminum in a familiar Wholehog blue style with a tough wear-resistant anodized finish.
Hog iPC Console
Connectivity
Supports up to four USB Playback Wings
Supports one USB Expansion Wing (not yet released)
MIDI Input, Output, and
Thru supports MIDI Show Control and MIDI Time Code
Single LTC input via 3 pin female XLR connector
Connectivity with ESP Vision and WYSIWYG via Ethernet
Wired and wireless networking ability with multiple Hog 3PC computers, Hog iPC consoles, and Wholehog III console systems
Remote Focus capabilities when networked with a tablet PC running Hog 3PC software
Hog 3PC software is standard operating system. Backward compatible with Hog 2PC software for maximum flexibility
Capacities
2048 to 4096 DMX-512 channels
(depending on number of USB DMX Widgets)
Unlimited number of simultaneous crossfades
Thousands of Cues, Cue parts, Cue lists, chases, effects, groups, palettes, pages, macros
Software
Personalities for all major automated fixture
types in built-in library
Specialized libraries and functions allow ease
of programming for conventional fixtures
Consistent control interface for all fixtures, regardless of manufacturer or type, makes it simple to work with different fixture types, or to exchange one type for another even after a show has been programmed
Quick function to add new
fixtures that replicate existing programming
Fully calibrated color picker allows seamless colormatching between different fixture types and with gels and dichroics
Intuitive programming interface
Instant access to fixtures, groups and palettes via touchscreen displays, and familiar command line syntax
Intuitive viewing and editing of all programming through powerful spreadsheet displays
Direct connection to ESP Vision or WYSIWYG visualization software on a networked PC
Multi-level Undo/Redo
Cues, Scenes and Palettes can reference other palettes for fast and easily updated programming.
Unlimited control of timing, with the ability to set individual in and out delay and fade times, as well as crossfade paths, for each parameter of every fixture
Powerful customizable real-time effects, with independent timing
Fully customizable playback controls on the console, and optionally on multiple playback wings
Cuelists and Scenes can be executed directly from the touchscreens for extra flexibility
Inhibitive intensity masters can be defined for any group of fixtures.
Chases have fully adjustable direction, crossfade percentage, and rate
Cues and Scenes can be triggered manually, or via a wide variety of automated triggers including timecode and MIDI Show Control
Learn Timing feature for quick programming with timecode
Cuelists selectable in tracking and non-tracking mode
Virtual fader repositioning provides all the features of motorized faders with none of the drawbacks
Advanced graphical user interface, with emphasis on a clean and easy-to-use operating environment and a high degree of user configurability
User preferences can be exported and imported from the console separately from the show
Online help system, including onscreen reference manual
Up to 8192 multi-parameter fixtures
System supports up to 65,536 cues, cuelists, scenes and pages
Unlimited number of concurrent crossfades and effects, running in an unlimited number of concurrent executing cues and cuelists
Powerful show merging capabilities
Backup show data to CD-ROM or external drives - can be scheduled to occur automatically
Easy upgrades of system software and library from CDROM
Backward compatible with Hog 2PC software
Hardware
Console construction of precision-machined aluminum, with a tough wear-resistant anodized finish
Four universes of DMX output direct from console, expandable to eight with USB DMX Widgets or USB DMX Super Widget
Two 12 inch high-brightness color touchscreens, with adjustable viewing angle
Backlit trackball with four configurable buttons for cursor and position control
Ten Playback faders with familiar Wholehog 3 playback controls (Choose, Go, Pause & Flash)
Integrated PC motherboard operating via Windows XP Embedded
Internal hard disk drive, and re-writeable CD-ROM drive
Five Universal Serial Bus ports for touch screens, external drives, printer, and Wholehog 3 accessories (e.g. playback wing, expansion wing, and additional USB DMX Widgets)
Ethernet connector allows communications with Hog 3PC computers, Hog iPC consoles, and Wholehog 3 console systems
Remote Focus functionality available when networked with a computer running Hog 3PC software
Realtime clock
Dual LED desklights and feedback LEDs dimmable
Designed for easy maintenance
Auto-ranging mains input (90-250 VAC)
Integrated roadcase included