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Make the Zato connection
The five-inch Atomos Zato Connect is the second fully integrated device in the new range of connected monitors. It joins the seven-inch Atomos Shogun Connect, but is aimed at smaller cameras, and is at a much lower price. The £390/$400 Zato Connect is built to make live streaming and high-quality video conferencing more accessible, as it’s a compact, easy-to-use gateway to Atomos Cloud Studio. The device supports nearly all HDMI and USB sources and features Wi-Fi 5 and Gigabit Ethernet via USB-C, to ensure maximum network compatibility. In addition to streaming to Facebook Live, Twitch, YouTube and other social sites, the Zato Connect can enhance web conferencing. The device will convert HDMI sources to webcam signals, so they can be used with Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom and other conferencing software. The AtomOS Lite software contains all the essential tools to combine sources, record streams and overlay graphics, making the Zato easy to operate. Forthcoming updates will introduce support for additional Atomos Cloud Studio services. Zato Connect features a 1000-nit display, NP-F battery or USB-C PD power options, and a 3.5mm audio jack that can also be used to add microphone or line sources, which can be mixed with embedded audio from HDMI or USB. As well as the Zato and £1318/$1299 Shogun Connect devices, owners of Atomos Ninja V or V+ monitor/recorders can buy the £390/$399 Atomos Connect unit, which fits
GIMME FIVE Atomos hopes its new Zato Connect monitor will bring affordable, easy streaming to the masses and provide a gateway to its cloud offering
onto the back. It features a 12G SDI interface, AirGlu wireless timecode, multiple power options, plus Wi-Fi 6, network Gigabit Ethernet and Bluetooth LE capabilities. atomos.com
PRORES BOOST FOR LUMIX GH6 Panasonic has come good on its promise to release more functionality for the Lumix GH6, with a free firmware update coming on 5 July. Working with Atomos, the update enables the output of up to 5.8K/29.97p and C4K/119.88p Raw video over HDMI, recorded as Apple ProRes Raw on Ninja V and V+ devices. The update also unlocks internal recording in C4K and FHD up to 60p in ProRes 422 HQ and 422. panasonic.com
WI-FI WONDER BATTERY
The Anton/Bauer VCLX NM2 delivers 600Wh of consistent output at 14.4v, 28v and 48v, to drive high-power draw equipment. It has built-in Wi-Fi for remote monitoring. One XLR3 and two XLR4 connectors provide dual simultaneous high-current output, delivering consistent current up to 24A. Weighing 13.3kg/29.3lb, the new lighter battery is built from aluminium with moulded end caps and handle grip. Efficient thermal design with passive cooling means no fan noise, and the sealed case is water-resistant up to 21.8cm/8.5in. There is real-time onboard diagnostics via the 2.4in colour LCD screen, and the battery sends status information including capacity, cycle count, temperature and time-stamped reports via Wi-Fi. The VCLX NM2 costs $3990. antonbauer.com
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