Green Hippo's Hyco MX Hippotizer Media Server
The Hyco MX is Green Hippo’s flagship media server, engineered for the most demanding high-performance video workflows.
The Hyco MX is Green Hippo’s flagship media server, engineered for the most demanding high-performance video workflows. Designed to unleash creative potential, it integrates seamlessly with the powerful Hippotizer platform.
Key features include the new REST API for custom web-based control, and support for NotchLC, an agnostic 10-bit codec ensuring enhanced color accuracy from creation to display. With HippoNet, users can synchronize multiple units, managing complex, large-scale systems effortlessly via a single ZooKeeper. The server also offers flexible output management, allowing intuitive configuration for projector blends and sub-mixes.
Operational efficiency is bolstered by the Show Manager for easy event switching and "Show Lock" protection, alongside a removable U.3 media slot for rapid storage access. Integrated media management automatically handles format transcoding, while PixelMapper extends video capabilities to lighting fixtures. The Hyco MX combines purpose-built hardware with an intuitive interface, providing a robust solution for professional, real-time video production.
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