Hog 4-18
The flagship console of the Hog family, 4-18 is designed for the largest stadium shows, theme park installations, and concert tours. Hog 4-18 shines in any environment requiring a multi console setup and networking.
Hog 4-18 embraces the latest technology while retaining the familiar control surface of previous generations. Programmers will power through cueing sessions using touchscreens, high resolution encoders, jog wheel shuttle, LCD keys, and motorized
faders. Hog 4-18 includes 18.5” multitouch screens, an updated industrial design with aluminum encoder knobs, and integrated accessory mounts. A host of other hardware features make Hog 4-18 the programmer’s choice!
Creature Comforts
You spend a lot of time behind your console, and Hog is there to make it as comfortable as possible. Mount your external monitors or other accessories on arms to keep the desk clear. The controllable front work lights make it easy to read the
script or setlist during the gig. Secure and charge your devices right in the front drawer. Your desk lights can even change from white to blue — and never misplace them again when you store them in the wrist rest.
The Ins and Outs
Get yourself connected. With 16 universes of onboard processing, 8 local DMX outputs, 3 external touchscreen ports, USB galore, PSE HogNet / FixtureNet ports, SMPTE and MIDI — you’re ready for whatever gets thrown at you.
Product Features
- Robust Hog 4 OS operating system
- 5 high-resolution parameter encoders
- Built-in tri-axis backlit trackball with cursor and parameter control functions
- 10 master playbacks with motorized faders and master control keys
- Dual 18.5” multi-touch screens, tilt adjustable
- Up to three external display port monitors, with touch or multi-touch
- 8,192 output channels, expandable with DP8K processors
- 8 Neutrik XLR-5 DMX outputs
- sACN and Art-Net
- MIDI In, Out and Thru
- Dual EtherCON connections for HogNet and FixtureNet
- Integral keyboard drawer and storage drawer
- Accessory arm mounts, one arm and VESA mount bracket included
- Two blue/white desk lamps included
- Capture Lighting Design Software, Quartet
Electrical
- ETL, CETL and CE compliance
- Mains power: 100-250VAC, 50/60Hz, max 120W
- Mains connector: IEC320 C13
- Fuse: 1x 5x20mm 5AT fuse
Connectivity
- Local DMX-512 outputs: 8x Neutrik 5-pin XLR
- Expandable DMX-512 outputs via USB DMX Widgets
- Local Art-Net and E1.31/sACN outputs: 1x 1GB/s Ethernet port
- Local HogNet 1GB/s Ethernet port
- Unlimited DMX-512, Art-Net and E1.31/sACN universes via HogNet-connected DP8Ks
- LTC/SMPTE input via 3-pin XLR
- MIDI in/out/thru supporting MIDI messages, MIDI Show Control, and MIDI Time Code
- Expandable MIDI and LTC inputs via USB MIDI/LTC Widgets
- Unrestricted connectivity to visualizers via encrypted Fixture-Net Visualizer Stream. (Art-Net and sACN to visualizers also supported but restricted by system’s total output capacity)
- OSC (Open Sound Control) for remote control and integration
- USB 2.0 ports: 6 rear / 2 drawer
Weights and Dimensions
- Width: 994mm / 39.1”
- Depth: 746mm / 29.4”
- Height (Monitor Up): 430mm / 16.9”
- Height (Monitor Down): 169mm / 6.7”
- Weight: 42kg / 92lb