ArKaos – leading real-time live visual technology innovator – launches its new, hugely powerful and flexible VS4 media server at the Prolight+Sound expo in Frankfurt next week.

The impressive ‘industrial strength’ design and build of VS4, complete with custom rock-solid motherboard and a blisteringly fast graphics engine, offers 4 x 4K outputs (or 16 x HD) and runs on Windows 11Pro.

Its sturdy, gnarly, no-nonsense appearance reflects its place in the ArKaos VS next gen range of creative visual control products – which also includes the popular VS1 – of which it is the ‘big brother’. The aesthetics have been developed in keeping with the contemporary style of InMusic’s dynamic brand portfolio.

As you would expect from ArKaos, VS4 is a feature-packed, intuitive and fun to use visual tool as well as s cost-efficient, with 19 inch rack mounting solution, for all scenarios requiring full control over a range of media inputs.

Running seamlessly with the latest ArKaos MediaMaster software, VS4 interfaces and works harmoniously with any lighting console, and is targeted at high end television studios, streaming facilities and broadcast scenarios. With this exceptionally rugged engineering, is also ideal for production, touring and rental markets.

Two interface screens enable monitoring, there is full USB connectivity on the front via two robust ports and a Neutrik PowerCON True1 for power

With up to 4x4K or 16 x HD screens running from one VS4, devices can also be networked together for controlling even more screens. The screens can be remotely EDID compatibility locked, while the front panel LEDs can be programmed to display different colours to indicate status or assist with fault finding.

LED illumination on the rear allows technicians to see what’s happening in the dark – handy when working onstage, on a set or in any dark corner or recess!

Being a fully modular system, VS4 units can be built up as required by adding input cards. The basic version allows users to tailor precisely to their input needs and also utilise their budgets efficiently.

This is a natural progression for the current ArKaos product range following the popularity of VS1, and is a proactive response to market demands and the dramatic increase in 4K applications. The time is now to ramp up power and capabilities!

The integration of MediaMaster software platform ensures the smooth, accurate and harmonious control of multiple video and LED pixel inputs from one reliable device.