ENCORE3
The Barco Encore3 is Barco’s next-generation Event Master platform for live event image processing and screen management. Designed for high-end live production, it supports native 4K @ 60 Hz with 12-bit 4:4:4 processing, offering ultra-low latency as low as 16 ms via Barco’s Athena scaling engine. The system provides a boundless canvas (~80-megapixel preview/program area), with at least 16 fully functional 4K layers per screen and integrated Dante audio embedding, making it ideal for complex LED walls, multi-screen setups, and high-fidelity visual applications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Canvas | ~80 MP PVW/PGM, edge-blend capable |
| Layers per Screen | 16 full-channel 4K60 layers + background |
| Input Slots / Capacity | Up to 7 × Gen2 cards, each 4×4K60 inputs (total ~16 inputs) |
| Output Slots / Capacity | Up to 4 × Gen2 cards, each 4×4K60 outputs (up to 8 outputs) |
| Latency | Ultra‑low (~16 ms) |
| Processing | 12-bit 4:4:4 native 4K processing |
| Genlock | Analog reference (bi-level/blackburst/tri-level) via BNC |
| Multiviewer | 2 × 4K60 multiviewer sources, flexible layout |
| Still Storage | Up to ~2,160 MB (~60 4K60 stills), supporting up to 160,000px in one dimension |
| Effects & Transitions | Borders, drop shadows, color effects, strobe, H&V flip, Cut/Fill, keyframes |
| Control Interface | Event Master Toolset (V10+), WebUI, external cue control |
| Redundancy | Dual hot-swap power supplies |
| Dimensions | 4 RU height (175.5 mm), 19″ base (485 mm), depth ~672 mm |
| Power Input | Dual 100–240 Vac, up to 1,100 W |
| Operating Environment | 0–40 °C, up to 85% humidity non-condensing |
| Warranty | 3-year parts & labor |
The Barco Encore3 is a next-generation image processor and screen management system designed for high-end live events, broadcast productions, and complex multi-screen setups. It delivers ultra-low latency 4K60 processing with 12-bit 4:4:4 color depth, ensuring premium image quality and real-time responsiveness.
Encore3 features a modular, scalable architecture with Gen2 input/output cards, supporting up to 16× 4K60 inputs and 8× 4K60 outputs. It offers a boundless canvas with up to 80 megapixels of preview/program space and 16 fully functional 4K layers per screen, enabling dynamic visual compositions across multiple displays.
Built for professional environments, it includes integrated Dante audio, redundant power supplies, dual-chassis linking, multiviewer outputs, and web-based control tools. Encore3 is ideal for LED walls, projection mapping, and mission-critical AV setups where performance and flexibility are paramount.