Atomos has just announced a new AtomX expansion module: the Atomos AtomX CAST. This module is compatible with the Atomos Ninja V and Ninja V+ monitor-recorders and basically transforms your unit into an advanced four-HDMI switcher. Let’s take a closer look at it! Atomos is on fire lately! Indeed, in late April this year, they launched the Atomos Ninja V+ and Ninja Stream. The Ninja V+ monitor-recorder has incredible capabilities, including support of up to 8K30p and 4K120p Apple ProRes RAW recording over HDMI and SDI. But, unfortunately, the Atomos Ninja Stream will be launched as a rental-only unit at first, which was not the most exciting news for most users. If you want to add functionalities to your Ninja V/V+ monitor-recorder, you have to use Atomos’ own AtomX expansion port. However, a couple of modules are already available, including the AtomX SDI and AtomX SYNC. To give filmmakers more options, Atomos has just released the AtomX CAST, which can turn your Ninja V/V+ into a powerful and compact multi-input switcher. Atomos AtomX CAST – features The Atomos AtomX CAST is one of the biggest expansion modules of the entire AtomX lineup and takes the concept to another level. Image credit: Atomos Indeed, you’ll have to insert your Ninja V/V+ onto the CAST module, plug the AtomX port, and secure the monitor-recorder to the CAST module via a screw at the top of the unit. You’ll end up with what looks like a totally new product. Image credit: Atomos At...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 23 June, 2021