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Atomos Ninja CAST

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The Ninja CAST from Atomos is a fully functional stand-alone switcher, multiview monitor and broadcast quality recorder that does not require a computer to function. With a high quality 5” HDR touchscreen monitor, 4 x HDMI inputs and physical buttons, the Ninja CAST is the ultimate portable live switching & streaming solution. Adding Ninja CAST to your production arsenal also gives you the multi-award winning Ninja V - the ultimate 5" HDR monitor-recorder. As an on-camera monitor, the Ninja V records up to 5.9Kp60 ProRes RAW, provides accurate HDR and LOG>PQ/HLG monitoring and more.

The combination of the Ninja V and AtomX CAST becomes the Ninja CAST. Ninja CAST is for video creators or anyone who wants to make broadcast quality multi-camera programs simply and quickly from anywhere. Add professional broadcast features to your online meetings, presentations, remote learning/training, virtual conferences, demonstrations or engaging corporate videos. Best of all, Ninja CAST is simple and easy to use — you don’t need to be a video professional to achieve great looking results.

Simple Switching & Streaming

The flexible control options of Ninja CAST allow you to use either the touchscreen or the physical buttons to ‘switch’ between sources to select the output for your WebCAST or BroadCAST. The illuminated buttons for each input and colored LED lighting for Program and Preview status further simplifies operation and allows you to easily switch & livestream in dimly lit environments.

Connect any progressive full HD video source

Connect mirrorless or DSLR cameras, video cameras, computers, consoles or even pre-recorded content via HDMI. There’s no need to worry about synchronization, as you can mix and match frame rates up to 60p.

Integrates Seamlessly

The Ninja CAST connects via USB-C to your computer and appears as a high-quality webcam. Plug and play allows it to work immediately with all your video applications like Zoom, Teams and Skype without the need to install drivers on the computer first. Add up to 4 camera inputs to bring your presentation or meeting to the next level.

Integrated Monitor

Having an integrated monitor allows you to see the incoming signals on a multiview display, without having to connect an additional monitor. Utilize the high quality 5” touchscreen in multiview mode for setup, and then switch to the single input view and use the same monitor-assist tools available from your Ninja to nail exposure and focus on individual inputs.

Enhance your brand, your video and your reach

Sophisticated features like logos, mast head graphics and lower third titles will make your productions look incredible, and the dedicated controls for these functions make them easy to use. Add custom graphics for branding your content, with support for transparency, sponsors’ logos and other on-screen information to your production and configure the layout on the Ninja touchscreen.

Picture-in-Picture

One of the benefits of using Ninja CAST with a multi-camera setup is that you can use the Picture-in-Picture function to display two inputs at the same time. Any of the four HDMI inputs can be used for a Picture-inPicture effect over the program output with controls for size and location of the overlayed image. You can display a close-up of a product on your desk and display your face as a Picture-in-Picture at the same time whilst you talk about the product.

Ready for advanced workflows

Ninja CAST is a fully functional stand-alone switcher, but you can also use it with a computer for more advanced video work. In this mode, Ninja CAST does the heavy lifting, taking the load off your computer and reducing the likelihood of software crashes with dedicated external video processing. Simply add Ninja CAST as a media source in OBS, X-Split and VMix to make use of the software application’s additional graphics and scene configuration while using the Ninja CAST for video input switching.

Specs
In the box Atomos Ninja V
Atomos AtomX CAST
EVA Style Hard Case
Neoprene Sleeve Case
1x Master Caddy II Drive Caddy
1x DC Locking Connector
1x AtomX SSD Mini Handle
1x USB-C Cable
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
   
Video Interface  
Video I/O 1 x HDMI 2.0 Input
1 x HDMI 2.0 Output
Embedded Audio HDMI: 2-Channel
HDMI: 8-Channel
Audio I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Mic/Line Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Power I/O 1 x D-Tap Input
 Other I/O  1 x 2.5 mm (LANC)
Media/Memory Card Slot  Single Slot: SSDmini/SSD with Master Caddy II/III
Bluetooth Yes
App Compatible Yes: iOS Only
App Name: AtomRemote
Functionality: Adjust Settings, Remote Control
*As of August, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
   
Display  
Panel Type IPS-Type LCD
Display Size 5.0" / 12.7 cm
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Touchscreen Yes
Maximum Brightness 1000 cd/m2
Bit Depth / Color Support 8-Bit+FRC (1.07 Billion Colors)
HDR Compatibility HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma
Pixels Per Inch (ppi) 423 ppi
Color Gamut 100% Rec. 709
Real-Time LUT Monitoring SDR
Image Controls Anamorphic De-Squeeze, Blue Only, False Color, Focus Peaking, Pixel Zoom, RGB Parade, Scaling, Vectorscope, Waveform, Zebra
   
Format Support  
Video Format HDMI (8/10-Bit 4:2:2)
DCI 4K: 60/50/30/25/24
UHD 4K: 60/50/30/25/24
1080p: 120/60/50/30/25/24
1080i: 60/50
720p: 60/50
Gamma Curve Rec709
Video Signal Conversion HDMI to SDI
DCI 4K: 60/50/30/25/24
UHD 4K: 60/50/30/25/24
1080p: 120/100/60/50/30/25/24
1080i: 60/50
720p: 60/50
   
Recording  
Pulldown Conversion 2:2, 3:2
Camera Trigger HDMI
Pre-Roll Record 4K: 2 Seconds
Full HD: 8 Seconds
Encoding Formats Up to 4097 x 2160
ProRes 422, HQ, LT, Raw, Raw HQ 8/10-Bit
DNxHR HQ, HQX, LB, SQ 8/10-Bit
Maximum Audio Tracks 12
Metadata Tagging 10
   
Power  
DC Input Power 5.8 to 7.2 VDC
Built-In Battery None
Battery Type 1 x Sony L-Series
1 x L-Series 10 W (Typical)
22 W (Maximum)
   
Mounting  
Mounting 2 x 3/8"-16 Female
   
Environmental  
Operating Temperature 104°F / 40°C
   
General  
Material of Construction Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Dimensions 5.9 x 3.6 x 1.2" / 151 x 91.5 x 31.5 mm
Weight 12.7 oz / 360 g
   
   

 

 

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