IBC 2017: New Atomos Connect Converters – Connect, Convert, Scale, Sync, and Split Just About Everything
By Jim Bask
Atomos opened their IBC 2017 presence with their new Atomos Sumo19M HDR Production monitor, which we posted about here, and now they also announced the new lineup of Atomos Connect Converter devices aimed not just at broadcasters, but also live events such as concerts. The new Atomos Connect Convert line comes colour coded and forms a comprehensive and versatile lineup of 15 different conversion, signal processing and system integration boxes that connect, convert, scale, sync, split and repeat your video signals. The new lineup of Connect converters is not to be confused with the already existing Connect H2S HDMI to SDI and visa versa.
The new lineup of Connect Convert devices feature a robust construction with locking DC and HDMI connectors, USB power and detachable mounting ears. Status is clearly displayed on bright LEDs and they can be quickly and easily configured using the free ConnectOS software. According to Atomos those are rock solid in terms of build quality and reliability, which combined with easy integration were key criteria when designing the range.
“We know the way to gain the trust of integrators and broadcasters is to back our products with a three year warranty. With this bold statement, there’s no question that the Connect range will become the de facto converters for the industry,” says Atomos CEO Jeromy Young. “These converters are designed to be extremely durable and reliable yet cost-effective – making them immediately stand out from existing converters,”
“We have a Connect unit for practically everything and I’m certain they will quickly find homes in productions big and small.”