When it comes to media playback, most professional solutions available today are either laptop-based, or media-server based. This often comes with a slew of reliability issues and a steep learning curve. The Theatrixx xPressCue is a hardware device that addresses the playback needs of the video, lighting and audio professionals and has currently no equivalent on the market. This new media player, designed and manufactured by Theatrixx, has a large onboard, flash-based, storage capacity. It can recognize and play most known video, audio and image files with a minimal loading delay. The device is equipped with the necessary hardware and software to make switching between two clips instant and seamless. Failure is not an option in the pro-AV industry and so every precaution is taken on the hardware and software side to guarantee a continued smooth operation. The device is also housed in a durable rackmount 1U enclosure, equipped with professional, locking connectors. The xPressCue can be controlled in several ways, including its onboard OLED display and encoder wheel, web-based interface, DMX and more. External devices such as Elgato Stream Decks can also be connected directly to the media player for increased possibilities.

Product Features

• Dedicated hardware for seamless 4K playback.
• Unique “Instant Copy” button solves last minute panic situations.
• Supports nearly all common video, picture and audio formats.
• All solid state, no moving parts.
• Professional, locking connectors.
• Rugged 1U rackmount enclosure.
• Built-in power supply.
• Battle-proven embedded Linux operating system.
• Configurable front panel with backlit keys.
• Native integration with Elgato StreamDeck controllers.
• Choose between 3 modes of operation to suit your workflow.
• Well-documented REST API for external control integration.
• DMX, ArtNet and sACN control.
• Files are always accessible, regardless of folder structure, thanks to the virtual file system
• No computer required for setup or operation.
• User-friendly, web-based application for full featured control.
• Unique model, no need to choose between several options.
• From unboxing to playback in less than 10 minutes.
• Instant playback, no waiting for files to load.
• Next-generation SSD drive for quick loading.
• High-speed USB 3.0 port for fast file transfer.

Product Specifications

Inputs/Outputs

• Video Output:
  • 2 x 12G/6G/3G/HD SDI BNC
  • HDMI 2.0 type A with locking system
  • DisplayPort 1.4
• Audio Output:
  • 2 x Analog audio XLR (+4 dBu) with LED level meters
  • Multi-channel audio embedded on all video outputs
• External Sync: Tri-level sync (BNC) with loop-thru (optional)
• DMX Input: DMX-512 input and loop-thru on XLR5 with LED indicator
• Ethernet: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports on Neutrik EtherCON locking connectors
• USB:
  • 1 x USB 3.0 at front of device
  • 1 x USB 2.0 at rear of device

Control

• Local User Interface:
  • 20 user-programmable, RGB-backlit, broadcast grade buttons
  • Full-color graphical OLED display with pushbutton encoder navigation
• Web Interface: Cross-plaform, cross-browser web interface
• External Controller Support: Native support for Elgato StreamDeck (all models)
• DMX Control:
  • Native DMX-512 input
  • DMX-over-IP inputs in sACN and ArtNet
• Mutli-Device Sync: UDP-based synchronization across devices
• Advanced Protocols: Self-documented HTTP REST API

Video Output

• Output Processing:
  • Built-in scaling engine, adjustable AOI (Area of Interest)
  • Full-range colorimetry adjustments (R, G, B and Saturation)
  • Full-range brightness adjustment

Audio Output

• Audio Sample Rate: 48KHz, 16 bit
• Output Processing: Full-range audio volume adjustment

Media Storage

• Storage Media: Professional M.2 solid-state drive (SSD)
• Storage Capacity: 1 TB
• File Transfer: Via web interface or directly using the USB connectors

Media File Support

• Media Types: Video, still image, audio
• Decoding Engine: FFmpeg

Environmental Specifications

• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
• Operating Temperature: 0-40 °C

Power Requirements

• Power Supply:
  • Built-in power supply
  • PowerCON True1 in / loop-thru
• Power Consumption: 80W max
• Voltage Range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz

Physical Specifications

• Height: 43.43 mm (1.7 in) -1 RU
• Depth: 178 mm (7 in)
• Width: 482.6 mm (19 in)
• Weight: 3.75 kg (8.25 lbs)

For full specifications see datasheet

What's in the Box?

• Theatrixx xPressCue
• AC Mains to PowerCON True1 cable
• Additionnal key labels