Atomos Neon 17" 4K HDR Production Monitor

This Atomos NEON 17" 4K HDR Monitor/Recorder is part of the NEON family of monitor/recorders designed to create a consistent viewing and recording pathway for productions. This 17" monitor/recorder features a 1920 x 1080 native resolution while supporting DCI and UHD 4K, as well as 1080p/i and 720p. The monitor provides a clear image well capable of supporting HDR and displaying a 10-bit image that covers 100% of the DCI P3 standard. Its 1000 cd/m² brightness and 128 zones of backlight allow the monitor to achieve a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1.

The NEON features a Master Control Unit that runs the AtomosOS, controlling the monitor. The Master Control Unit is user-replaceable, so you can have the latest Atomos technology without having to replace the entire monitor. Limited control over the NEON is via an included IR remote, but for full control, it is best to use the downloadable app and your iOS mobile device. Input your video for display via HDMI or SDI (using the included SDI expansion module) and the monitor displays your video. It can also capture your footage as ProRes Raw, ProRes, DNx, or Cinema DNG to a 2.5" SSD (not included) in the Master Caddy II or to a separately available AtomX SSDmini. The monitor features loop-through and cross conversion outputs, and supports both Rec 709 and Dolby Vision.

Key Features

• 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution
• Supports up to DCI 4K/UHD 4K
• 10-Bit DCI P3 Color Gamut Displayed
• 1000 cd/m² with 128 Backlight Zones

The Neon Lineup of Monitor/Recorders

The Neon line is a series of precision on-set and in-studio 4K HDR monitor/recorders that can be synced together to provide a consistent image display and recording system. Multiple NEON monitors, up to 1000, can all be controlled by the Atomos app running on a single mobile device. This allows you to have each camera outputting to its own NEON, and the synced up NEONs will record footage with matching timecode.

ProRes Raw Recording

With the built-in 4Kp60/HDp240 Apple ProRes Raw recorder capturing each take, Neon enables quick review and real-time playout with Dolby Vision to domestic TVs so you can see your images on a properly set-up monitor, the NEON, and what your images will look like on a consumer TV.

The App

NEON uses Bluetooth to connect to your iOS mobile device running the Atomos iOS app that controls the built-in AtomosOS. The app provides controlled playback, slow motion, frame-by-frame analysis, and preview tools. Multiple NEONs sync to each other using sub-gigahertz RF that gives them a range up to 656'.

Imaging Tools

Imaging tools include focus peaking, exposure, calibration, zoom, waveform monitor, RGB monitor, vectorscope, and LUT selection.

Inputs and Outputs

The NEON is ready for your HDMI production out of the box, supporting HDMI 2.0b. The included SDI Expansion Module provides you with 12G-SDI in, out, and loop-through, as well as cross conversion between SDI and HDMI and vice versa.

Video Output

The monitor outputs to Rec.709, HLG, PQ, LUT, and it can display in SDR or HDR, converting as necessary to Rec.709, HLG, PQ, and LUT.

Flexibility

You can record, edit, and grade in online quality at 4Kp60 in real time with ProRes Raw, ProRes, Cinema DNG, and Avid DNx with playout to Dolby Vision.

Supported Input Gamma

• Sony: SLog / SLog2 / SLog3
• Canon: CLog / CLog2 / Clog3
• ARRI: Log CEI160 / LogCEI200 / LogCEI250 /LogCEI320 /LogCEI400 / LogCEI500 / LogCEI640 / LogCEI800/ LogCEI1000 / LogCEI1280 / LogCEI1600
• Panasonic: Vlog
• JVC: JLog1
• RED: RED Log3G10 / RED LogFilm
• FUJIFILM: F-log
• PQ10k
• HLG

Supported Input Gamut

• Sony: SGamut / SGamut3 / SGamut3.cine
• Canon Cinema: / DCI P3 / DCI P3+
• Nikon: NLog
• Panasonic: V Gamut
• ARRI: ALEXA Wide Gamut
• Rec. 709 / BT.2020
• JVC
• RED: WideGamut / DragonColor / DragonColor2 / Color2 / Color3 / Color4

Mounting

The NEON comes with support feet and follows the following mounting protocols: ARRI compatible, 3 left, 3 right, 7 top, 7 bottom; VESA mount.

Transportability

An included shock resistant, watertight road case helps protect your NEON monitor while in transit or storage.

Atomos Button Bar Remote Control Unit

Tactile control of NEON’s tool set

Expand the control interface of NEON for close field operation and fast access to tools with the Button Bar Remote Control Unit (BBRCU). The buttons offers a tactile interface with backlight to provide fast access and control of the tools needed on set for image analysis, setting exposure, and checking focus. With dedicated buttons for record and playback, you can jump into the last take to review the shot, step-through frame by frame or loop the entire clip.

Convenient close field operation for NEON

The rugged aluminium housing of the Atomos Button Bar Remote Control Unit provides a Arri anti-rotational mount point with 3/8” and 1/4” 20 options and a NATO rail runs the length of the unit allowing you to choose your desired location directly on the NEON or DIT cart to best suit your workflow.

The non-proprietary connection allows it to be easily extended or for a cable to be replaced using industry-standard LANC cables or extensions. The hardwired connection between the 2.5mm mini-jack remote port of NEON MCU and the Button Bar to provides control, as well as power without the need for batteries or alternative power sources.

Full control at your fingertips

The large backlit buttons provide directors and camera operators quick access to scopes, monitor assist tools, frame guides, LUT selection. With dedicated buttons for record and playback, you can jump into the last take to review the shot, step-through frame by frame or loop the entire clip.

On a DIT cart or back in the edit suite, utilising the Mac OS APP users can can connect to NEON via Bluetooth® to define the colour pipeline and project settings. Whilst the Button Bar provides directors and camera operators close control with quick access to scopes, monitor assist tools, frame guides and LUT previews.