Product Details

The Barco S3-4K is a powerful and flexible screen management processor designed for high-end live events, broadcast, and multi-screen productions. Acting as a switcher, scaler, blender, and distribution hub, it can output to a canvas of up to 20 megapixels across 12 destinations simultaneously, including LED walls, projectors, and record feeds.With 12 HD inputs and 12 HD outputs, the S3-4K supports a wide range of formats including SDI, HDMI, and DisplayPort, and can be expanded with Gen 2 input cards for Quad HDMI 2.0 and Quad DisplayPort 1.2. It offers 4 mixable or 8 scalable PIP/key layers per chassis, and can be controlled via Barco’s Event Master Toolset (EMT) software for intuitive signal mapping and layout design.Supplied in a 12U shock-mounted rack, the system includes a double-conversion UPS, Mac Mini, 16-port gigabit switch, Streamdeck XL, and all required patching and accessories for deployment.

Key Features

  • Multifunctional switcher, scaler, and signal distribution hub
  • Supports up to 20 megapixel canvas across 12 destinations
  • 4 mixable or 8 scalable PIP/key layers per chassis
  • Dual redundant power supplies for reliability
  • Native linking for multi-unit expansion
  • Controlled via Barco Event Master Toolset (EMT)
  • Supplied in 12U shock-mounted rack with:
  • Online double-conversion UPS
  • Mac Mini
  • 16-port gigabit switch
  • Streamdeck XL
  • Lighting and patch/adaptor cables

Specifications

  • Inputs (default):
    • 4 x SD/HD/3G-SDI
    • 4 x HDMI 1.4a
    • 4 x DisplayPort 1.1
    • Optional: Quad HDMI 2.0, Quad DisplayPort 1.2
  • Outputs:
    • 4 x SD/HD/3G-SDI
    • 4 x HDMI 1.4a
    • 2 x HDMI 1.4a for multiviewers
    • 4 x HDMI 1.4a when used as standard output card
  • Other I/O:
    • 2 x Optical ports
    • 1 x CXP link card
    • 2 x VPU cards
    • 2 x Power supplies
 
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Price

Day 1:£1,300 + VATDay 2:£1,950 + VATWeek:£2,600 + VATOur Easy Hire ProcessContact Us: Reach out to Premier Events to discuss your video requirements.Tailored Quote: We provide a detailed quote based on your specific needs.Confirm Your Booking: Secure your booking and collect from our Leicester office.

Dry Hire FAQS:

We use a ‘Show Day’ pricing model rather than daily or weekly rates. Each hire covers five phases: collection, build, show, de-rig, and return. For multi-day events, we apply scaled pricing: 1.5x for two show days, 2x for three. Longer hires may qualify for custom discounts, just ask our team.

Your quote includes the item itself, all essential accessories, product weights for transport planning, and replacement values for insurance. Everything is clearly itemised so you know exactly what’s included before collection.

All items are visually inspected, PAT tested, cleaned, and functionally checked before dispatch. We pack everything securely in flightcases, ensuring it’s in full working order and ready to use straight away.

Yes, dry hire is strictly collection-only from our Leicester warehouse. Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll prepare your kit and have it ready for pickup at the agreed time. Our team will assist with loading if needed.

Dry hire is designed for self-use, but if you need technical support or crew for setup and operation, we can quote separately for that. Just let us know during the booking process and we’ll tailor a support package to suit your event.

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