The Hog® iPC™ console offers maximum flexibility for productions in an economical, midrange controller. It is designed to take full advantage of the Wholehog 3 operating system’s advanced features and functionality while being backwards compatible with the discontinued, but widely-used Wholehog 2 operating system. The Hog iPC console houses a PC motherboard and hard drive optimized to operate with the Hog 3PC application. The Windows® XP embedded (XPe) operating system — a streamlined version of Windows XP, is custom configured for its specific use within the Hog iPC console. Hog iPC uses four universes of DMX output direct from the console, expandable to eight universes using USB DMX Widgets or a USB DMX Super Widget. An unlimited number of DMX outputs is also available through the use of Wholehog 3 DMX Processors (DP’s). In addition the Hog iPC console includes one SMPTE input, and MIDI in/out/thru capabilities as well as two 12-inch high-brightness color touchscreens with adjustable viewing angles. A backlit trackball with four buttons can be configured to provide cursor and position control. Ten Playback faders feature familiar Wholehog 3 playback controls (choose, go, pause & flash). Hog iPC offers an internal hard drive, and re-writeable CD-ROM drive; five Universal Serial Bus ports for touchscreens, external drives, printer, and Wholehog 3 accessories (e.g. playback wing, expansion wing, and additional USB DMX Widgets). A third monitor or touchscreen can also be connected to the DVI video output to provide maximum viewing flexibility. An Ethernet connector allows communications with Hog 3PC computers, other Hog iPC consoles, Wholehog 3 console systems, and Wholehog 3 DMX and Timecode Processors. Remote Focus functionality is available when networked with a computer or tablet PC running
Hog 3PC software. In addition to operating optimally with Hog 3PC software, the Hog iPC console is backwards compatible with the Hog® 2PC application. Utilizing the Hog iPC console internal hardware, the Hog 2PC application provides four universes of DMX output (expandable to seven), as well as one SMPTE input and MIDI in/out/thru capabilities. The Hog iPC console is constructed of precision-machined aluminum in a familiar Wholehog blue style with a tough wear-resistant anodized finish.
Note: Although show files can be programmed using either Hog 3PC or Hog 2PC software on the Hog iPC console, show files remain specific to each application and are not interchangeable.
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Features
Note that some of the following features will not be available on the Hog iPC console when
operating the classic Hog® 2PC software. In addition, some features may be the result of
future Hog 3PC software releases.
DMX Control Capability
• 2048 to 4096 DMX-512 channels via USB DMX Widgets
• Unlimited DMX-512 channels via Wholehog 3 DMX Processors
• Unlimited number of simultaneous crossfades
• Thousands of cues, cuelists, cue parts, chases, effects, groups, palettes, pages, macros
Hardware
• Console construction of precision-machined aluminum with a tough wear-resistant
anodized finish.
• Four universes of DMX output direct from the console, expandable to eight with USB
DMX Widgets or USB DMX Super Widget. Unlimited expandability when using Wholehog
3 DMX Processors
• Two 12 inch high-brightness color touchscreens, with adjustable viewing angles
• Third monitor or touchscreen capabilities when connected to DVI port
• Backlit trackball with four buttons that can be configured 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 40 gigabyte hard drive, and re-writeable CD-ROM drive
• Five Universal Serial Bus ports for touchscreens, 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,
Wholehog 3 console systems, DMX Processors, and Timecode Processors.
• Realtime clock
• Dual LED desklights and feedback LED’s dimmable
• Designed for easy maintenance
• Custom integrated roadcase
• Auto-ranging mains input (90-250 VAC)
Connectivity
• Supports multiple USB Playback Wings
• Supports Wholehog 3 Expansion Wing
• MIDI Input, Output, and Thru supports Midi Show Control and Midi Time Code
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• Single Linear Time Code (SMPTE) input via 3 pin female XLR connector
• Connectivity with ESP Vision, WYSIWYG, MSD, and Capture via Ethernet
• Networking capability with multiple Hog 3PC computers, Hog iPC consoles, Wholehog 3
console systems, DMX Processors, and Timecode Processors
• Remote Focus capabilities when networked with a computer or tablet PC running
Hog 3PC software
• Hog 3PC software is the standard operating system. Easily switchable to Hog 2PC
software for maximum flexibility