Pixelhue U3 vs U5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of the Pixelhue U3 and U5 Pro - inputs, outputs, audio, fiber, Dante support, and processing capabilities. Both ship from Olympian LED, the authorized USA Pixelhue dealer.
Pixelhue U3
The U3 is a live event controller developed by PIXELHUE.
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Pixelhue U5 Pro
REMARKABLE EVENT CONTROL EXPERIENCE Equipped with the state-of-the-art core architecture and SSD(NVMe), the U5 Pro event controller enables the most fluent and
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| Specification | Pixelhue U3 | Pixelhue U5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model | U3 | U5 Pro |
| Position in Range | Entry-tier U-Series console | Flagship U-Series console |
| Form Factor | Mid-size live console with rack-mount handles | Full-size flagship live console with rack-mount handles |
| Best For | Mid-size live events and rental staging that want true U-Series workflow without flagship cost | Large-scale live events, broadcast control rooms, megachurches — the flagship surface |
| Dimensions | 1100 × 674.8 × 388.8 mm (43.3 × 26.6 × 15.3 in) | 1129.6 × 695.4 × 422.7 mm (44.47 × 27.38 × 16.64 in) |
| Weight | 32 kg net (84 kg with flight case) | 46 kg net (107 kg with flight case) |
| Power | Dual-backup PSU, 100-240V, 115 W max | 100-240V, 330 W max |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 50 °C | 0 to 45 °C |
| Acoustic Noise | 50 dB front / 50 dB rear | 40 dB average |
| Safety Compliance | - | CE, FCC, IC |
About the U3
The U3 is a live event controller developed by PIXELHUE. With integrated intelligent, highperformance event management software Triton, the U3 is capable of receiving, processing, and monitoring multiple inputs and outputs at your fingertips. The U3 can simultaneously control up to eight Flex-View Event Presentation Switchers to realize synchronized operations on multiple switchers, greatly simplifying your on-site deployment and bringing more convenience and ease to your event. The U3 undoubtedly has become an ideal video operating tool for a wide range of events today, such as large live conferences, various interactive live shows, music tours, and immersive art exhibitions.
About the U5 Pro
REMARKABLE EVENT CONTROL EXPERIENCE Equipped with the state-of-the-art core architecture and SSD(NVMe), the U5 Pro event controller enables the most fluent and fast operations. With the design concept of increasing operational efficiency and satisfying the various changing needs that may arise from event scenarios, the U5 Pro event controller comes with all the crucial functionalities that you may need. The newly-upgraded built-in software PixelFlow with always user-friendly GUI helps you manage devices, screens, layers, sources, presets more stably and easily. The magnificent interactive design maximizes user convenience and shortens your learning curve. Convenient control over multiple presentation switchers and media servers greatly simplifies your on-site deployment and brings more convenience and ease to your events. In addition, timecode generating and accepting support, timecode format conversion ability and MIDI support add more extra value to all events. DISTINCTIVE DESIGN,BORN FOR MEGA-EVENTS The U5 Pro event controller comes with a ruggedized housing, 203 user-programmable LCD buttons, four encoders and eight faders, a high-resolution T-bar, etc. to bring you the maximum ease of use for your events. What's more, the unique design of 43.8” Ultrawide Touchscreen and 8” Smart Touchscreen enables the most visualized and convenient operations. A built-in keyboard that comes with the event controller further facilitates your on-site use and two drawers are provided for possible storage purposes. All these make it the perfect solution for various spectacular events. FEATURES Built-in upgraded software PixelFlow with more user-friendly GUI，shorter learning curve Timecode generating, receiving and conversion abilities; LTC, MTC and MIDI USB timecode formats support Simultaneous control over multiple switchers and media servers Control over third-party devices via MIDI protocol KVM function PTZ control High anticorrosive aluminum housing 43.8'' Main Touchscreen and 8'' Smart Touchscreen for visualized and convenient operations Smart Touchscreen for displaying still images, timecode, device health and Multiviewer 4x encoders and 8x faders, configurable as internal software function buttons or as MIDI buttons User-programmable LCD indication buttons for names, pages and more Free replacement of button skin and styles Built-in keyboard and two extra drawers Unique design for convenient disassembly and easy maintenance
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