Green Hippo Boreal+ MK2 Media Server

Green Hippo Boreal+ MK2 Media Server

The standard for touring media servers.

Comfortable running demanding live events, medium-sized generative projects and 3D visualization, the NEW Green Hippo Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 is an all-around Rental and Touring media server built for reliable show playback, flexible routing, and fast on-site setup.

Performance for live playback, Notch, and 3D workflows

Boreal+ MK2 is designed to keep interactive and time-critical content responsive, with support for uncompressed playback, 20 concurrent 4K layers, and a 5,000 MB/s media drive for high-throughput content access. For Notch-based workflows, it is rated for 25,000 Notchmarks to help handle demanding real-time generative content and 3D scenes.

Outputs and mapping flexibility

Choose your preferred output format, with 4 production outputs available as 4x DP 1.2 or 4x HDMI (Output Type: HDMI 2.0 or DP 1.2). Hippotizer’s output management and Output Mapping tools are built to accommodate a wide range of canvas and routing configurations, while PixelMapper supports mapping many thousand light points for creative LED and pixel-driven installs. For projection workflows, SHAPE 3D Mapping provides a complete 3D projection mapping tool set.

Sync, control, and multi-server networking

For synchronized systems, Genlock is supported, and Software EDID Emulation is included (Hardware EDID Emulation: HDMI - Yes / DP - No). Audio and timecode integration are straightforward with balanced stereo XLR I/O and LTC over Audio Input. In multi-unit environments, HippoNet enables control of multiple units from a single ZooKeeper, and the server includes an integrated Media Management system to speed up ingest and organization.

Connectivity and touring-ready build

Network connectivity includes 2x 10Gb and 2x 1Gb ports (10Gb/s Network by default) for modern media networks and control infrastructures. USB connectivity is optimized for on-show usability, with 4 rear USB3 Type-A ports and 2 front USB 3.1 (5Gb/s) Type-A ports. Power is touring-friendly with a Neutrik True1 input and True1 power loop (1000W max), running on 100-250V, 50/60Hz.

Core specifications

• Mixes: 16 (Layers per mix: 16), ViewPorts: Unlimited
• CPU: 8 cores / 16 threads, 3.8 GHz
• Memory: 32GB DDR4-3200
• OS Drive: 500GB SSD
• Media Drive: 4TB (5,000 MB/s)
• Audio Out/In: Balanced Stereo XLR, LTC over Audio Input: Yes
• Rack size: 4RU, mounting: Front Rack Rails
• Installed depth: 630mm (660 w/Ears), width: 425mm (480 w/ Ears)
• Installed weight: 27 Kgs
• Max power consumption: 1000VA, max heat dissipation: 3,000 btu/hr

FlexRes Codec is included as part of Hippotizer V4 & V4+, providing a family of codecs built into every Hippotizer V4 & V4+ for efficient media playback and handling.

Features

• 4x DP 1.2 or 4xHDMI Production Outputs
• 25,000 Notchmarks
• 10Gb/s Network by default
• USB 3.1 (5Gb/s) on front USB Ports
• FlexRes Codec: FlexRes is a family of codecs built into every Hippotizer V4 & V4+.
• HippoNet: Control multiple units from a single ZooKeeper with HippoNet
• Media Management: Each unit includes an integrated media management system. Adding media is easy and fast.
• Output Mapping: Hippotizer’s output management system offers complete flexibility in system configuration.
• PixelMapper: PixelMapper is a feature rich tool capable of mapping many thousand light points easily and effectively
• Real-time Playback: Hippotizer V4 offers real-time control of any attribute.
• SHAPE 3D Mapping: SHAPE is a complete 3D projection mapping tool set
• Output Type: HDMI 2.0 or DP 1.2
• Production Outputs: 4
• Genlock: Yes
• Software EDID Emulation: Yes
• Hardware EDID Emulation: HDMI - Yes / DP - No
• Mixes: 16
• Layers per mix: 16
• ViewPorts: Unlimited
• Uncompressed Playback: Supported
• 1Gb Network: 2
• 10Gb Network: 2
• Audio Out: Balanced Stereo XLR
• Audio In: Balanced Stereo XLR
• LTC over Audio Input: Yes
• Rear USB Ports (Type-A): 4 x USB3
• Front USB Ports (Type-A): 2 x USB 3.1
• Power Input: Neutrik True1
• Power Loop: True1 – 1000W Max
• Size (Rack Units): 4
• Installed Depth: 630mm (660 w/Ears)
• Installed Width: 425mm (480 w/ Ears)
• Installed Weight: 27 Kgs
• Mounting: Front Rack Rails
• Voltage: 100-250V 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption (Max): 1000VA
• Heat Dissipation (Max): 3,000 btu/hr
• CPU Cores / Threads: 8(16)
• CPU Speed: 3.8 GHz
• Memory: 32GB
• Memory Type: DDR4-3200
• OS Drive: 500GB SSD
• Media Drive Size: 4TB
• Media Drive Speed: 5,000 MB/s
• Concurrent 4K Layers: 20
• Notch Marks: 25,000