The flagship console of the Hog family, 4-18 is designed for the largest stadium shows, theme park installations, and concert tours. Hog 4-18 shines in any environment requiring a multi-console setup and networking.

Hog 4-18 embraces the latest technology while retaining the familiar control surface of previous generations. Programmers will power through cueing sessions using touchscreens, high-resolution encoders, jog wheel shuttle, LCD keys, and motorized faders. Hog 4-18 includes 18.5” multitouch screens, an updated industrial design with aluminium encoder knobs, and integrated accessory mounts. A host of other hardware features make Hog 4-18 the programmer’s choice!

Get yourself connected. With 16 universes of onboard processing, 8 local DMX outputs, 3 external touchscreen ports, USB galore, PSE HogNet / FixtureNet ports, SMPTE and MIDI — you’re ready for whatever gets thrown at you.

Product Features

Robust Hog 4 OS operating system
5 high-resolution parameter encoders
Built-in tri-axis backlit trackball with cursor and parameter control functions
10 master playbacks with motorized faders and master control keys
Dual 18.5” multi-touch screens, tilt-adjustable
Up to three external display port monitors, with touch or multi-touch
8,192 output channels, expandable with DP8K processors
8 Neutrik XLR-5 DMX outputs
sACN and Art-Net
MIDI In, Out and Thru
Dual EtherCON connections for HogNet and FixtureNet
Integral keyboard drawer and storage drawer
Accessory arm mounts, one arm and VESA mount bracket included
Two blue/white desk lamps included
Capture Lighting Design Software, Quartet

Electrical

ETL, CETL and CE compliance
Mains power: 100-250VAC, 50/60Hz, max 120W
Mains connector: IEC320 C13
Fuse: 1x 5x20mm 5AT fuse

Connectivity

Local DMX-512 outputs: 8x Neutrik 5-pin XLR
Expandable DMX-512 outputs via USB DMX Widgets
Local Art-Net and E1.31/sACN outputs: 1x 1GB/s Ethernet port
Local HogNet 1GB/s Ethernet port
Unlimited DMX-512, Art-Net and E1.31/sACN universes via HogNet-connected DP8Ks
LTC/SMPTE input via 3-pin XLR
MIDI in/out/thru supporting MIDI messages, MIDI Show Control, and MIDI Time Code
Expandable MIDI and LTC inputs via USB MIDI/LTC Widgets
Unrestricted connectivity to visualizers via encrypted Fixture-Net Visualizer Stream. (Art-Net and sACN to visualizers are also supported but restricted by the system’s total output capacity)
OSC (Open Sound Control) for remote control and integration
USB 2.0 ports: 6 rear / 2 drawer