RGBlink X3 4K Modular Video Wall Processor
Venus X3 · 4K60 HDMI 2.0 · 12G-SDI · HDR · 12-bit · hot-swap cards
The flagship of the Venus modular family — 16 inputs and 8 outputs across hot-swappable cards with 4K@60, 12G-SDI, HDR and 12-bit processing — supplied by Excelled, a trusted LED display manufacturer and controller supplier for global B2B system integrators.
RGBlink X3 Video Wall Processor at a Glance
What is it? The X3 (Venus X3) is RGBlink’s high-end modular video wall processor — four input slots (up to 16 inputs) and two output slots (up to 8 outputs), all hot-swappable, supplied factory-direct by Excelled Display.
What makes it the flagship? 4K@60 over HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2, 12G-SDI, 4K HDR input modules and 12-bit / 4:4:4 processing — one chassis class above 4K@30-limited designs.
Which variants exist? X3 (configurable modules), X3e (all modules except 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 4K cards), X3 Touch (touch panel standard) and X3p (standard with dual H.264 streaming output).
Who is it for? Rental & staging, broadcast, high-end LED shows and any build where 4K60 sources, HDR content or SDI-heavy input plans define the bid.
What is included? Chassis with the module set to order, XPOSE and T Series console control, Genlock sync and redundant PSU option — configure via our sales team.
Why the X3 Is the Venus Chassis for 4K60 and HDR Shows
The X2 family covers 4K@30; the moment a show’s media servers, LED processors or cameras output 3840×2160 at 60 Hz, the X3’s 4K@60 module — one DVI-I, two HDMI-A and one DisplayPort per card — becomes the difference between a canvas that stutters and one that does not. Add the 4K HDR input module and the 12G-SDI card (one 12G, dual 6G or quad 3G on the same BNC bank), and the chassis accepts the full modern source pyramid.
Processing quality keeps pace: 12-bit gray level at 4:4:4 color space, HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.2 compliance, DVI dual-link, and 3D signal support. Every module hot-swaps, so a failed card leaves the rack in seconds; a second PSU slot and Genlock sync complete the rental-grade checklist.
4K@60 Modules
4K@60 input module (DVI-I + 2×HDMI-A + DP) and dual 4K HDMI 2.0 output modules, with and without layers.
12G-SDI Input
One 12G-SDI, or dual 6G-SDI, or quad 3G-SDI on a single card — SMPTE ST 2082-1 / ST 2081-1 compliant.
4K HDR Input
A dedicated quad-HDMI 4K HDR input module carries high-dynamic-range content into the canvas.
12-Bit / 4:4:4
12-bit gray level with 4:4:4 color processing — headroom that shows on fine-pitch LED and camera-close shots.
X3 Input Modules: 4K60, 12G-SDI, HDR, HDBaseT and Legacy Cards
Four input slots carry up to 16 inputs. The card list spans the family’s widest: 4K@60, 4K HDR, 4K@30, 2K HDMI with de-interlacing, plain 2K HDMI, dual-link DVI, 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI with loop-through, HDBaseT and CVBS — so a single chassis mixes media servers, cameras, HDBaseT wall plates and legacy racks.
| Input card | Ports | Capability |
|---|---|---|
| 4K@60 Module | 1×DVI-I | 2×HDMI-A | 1×DP | 3840×2160@30/60 per HDMI 2.0 / DP 1.2; VESA to 2560×1600@60 — the show’s primary media-server card. |
| 4K HDR Module | 4 × HDMI-A | Quad HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDR support for high-dynamic-range program material. |
| 12G-SDI Module | 4 × BNC | 1× 12G-SDI (2160p to 60), or 2× 6G-SDI, or 4× 3G-SDI — SMPTE ST 2082-1 / ST 2081-1 / ST 424 / ST 292-1 / ST 259. |
| 3G-SDI Module | 8 × BNC (4 In | 4 Loop) | Quad 3G-SDI with loop-through for camera chains and routers. |
| 2K HDMI Module (De-interlace) | 4 × HDMI-A | Quad 2K@60 HDMI with de-interlacing — broadcast and interlaced sources handled cleanly. |
| DVI / CVBS / HDBaseT | 4 × DVI-I / 8 × BNC / 4 × RJ45 | Dual-link DVI, composite legacy banks and HDBaseT 1.0 structured-cable inputs. |
4K/2K EDID management is built into the platform, so 4K servers handshake at the canvas resolution instead of falling back — and multiple operation modes tailor the processing path to show, install or test duty.
Up to 8 Outputs: 4K HDMI Layers, SDI Feeds and Arbitrary Rotation
Two output slots reach 8 outputs: quad 2K HDMI, quad DVI, quad 3G-SDI, or the dual 4K HDMI 2.0 cards — one without layers for clean canvas feeds, one with layers for on-card windowing, plus a multi-layer variant. The ARO rotation module adds independent, arbitrary rotation across four DVI-I outputs for angled LED arrays and creative installs.
| Output card | Ports | Capability |
|---|---|---|
| 4K HDMI Module (with layers) | 2 × HDMI-A | Up to 4096×2160@60; SMPTE 2160p at full frame rates; on-card layering for PIP-style canvas builds. |
| 4K HDMI Module (without layers) | 2 × HDMI-A | Clean 4K canvas feeds when processing lives downstream. |
| Quad 2K HDMI / DVI / SDI | 4 × HDMI-A / DVI-I / BNC | VESA to 2048×1152@60 and full SMPTE 720p/1080p sets — monitors, routers and recorders. |
| ARO Rotation Module | 4 × DVI-I | Independent and arbitrary rotation per output — creative LED geometries without content re-render. |
| PVW / H.264 Streaming | 2×DVI-I | 1×RJ45 / 4×RJ45 | Optional preview module and quad H.264 (RJ45) streaming output — X3p ships with two streaming modules standard. |
Sync and control are chassis-level: Genlock Y BNC plus HDMI sync input, LAN, RS232 (RJ11) and USB-B, all managed through XPOSE software and T Series consoles — with hot-swap PSUs (400 W modules) behind two IEC inlets for redundant power.
Where the RGBlink X3 Processor Earns Its Keep
Rental & Staging: 4K60 Media Servers, 12G Cameras
Touring media servers output 4K60; the X3 takes them over HDMI 2.0 or DP 1.2, takes camera chains over 12G/3G-SDI, and feeds the LED wall through the dual 4K output card — one chassis across the whole source pyramid, with hot-swap cards and PSUs for show resilience.
Broadcast & Virtual Production: HDR In, SDI Out
The 4K HDR input module carries HDR program material; quad 3G-SDI output cards hand broadcast-legal feeds to routers and recorders; Genlock ties the canvas to house sync for on-camera LED volumes.
High-End Fixed Install: Creative Rotation, 12-Bit Depth
ARO rotation drives angled LED geometries independently per output, and 12-bit / 4:4:4 processing keeps gradients clean on fine-pitch walls at close viewing distance.
RGBlink Venus Family: X3 vs X2 vs X1
Specs below are taken from the published RGBlink specification sheets for X1, X2 and X3 — one modular architecture, three capability ceilings.
| Model | X1 | X2 | X3 ☆ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | 1U, 3.5 kg | 2U-class, 12 kg | 3U-class, 12.3 kg |
| Input architecture | 4 standard + 3 slots | 4 slots, up to 16 inputs | 4 slots, up to 16 inputs |
| Output architecture | 2×DVI-I + VGA | 4 slots, up to 16 outputs | 2 slots, up to 8 outputs |
| Max input | 1920×1080@60 | 4K@30 (HDMI 1.4/DP 1.1a) | 4K@60 HDMI 2.0 / DP 1.2 · 12G-SDI · HDR |
| Max output | 2048×1152@60 | 2048×1152@60 (16 screens) | 4096×2160@60 |
| Gray level | 10-bit | 10-bit | 12-bit, 4:4:4 |
| Rotation | — | 90°/180°/270° steps | ARO arbitrary rotation module |
| Streaming out | — | H.264 PVW / IP option | H.264 ×4 RJ45 (X3p standard) |
| Variants | EXT / Wi-Fi bundles | Card-defined | X3 / X3e / X3 Touch / X3p |
| Typical fit | Single-canvas rooms | Multi-screen splicing | 4K60/HDR rental, broadcast, creative installs |
Model pages: RGBlink X1 video wall processor · RGBlink X2 modular video wall processor. Send the source plan — our engineers return the module list in one reply.
RGBlink X3 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product type | Modular video wall processor, hot-swap input/output cards (Venus X3 family: X3 / X3e / X3 Touch / X3p) |
| Input architecture | 4 slots, up to 16 inputs — 4K@60 (DVI-I+2×HDMI-A+DP), 4K HDR (4×HDMI-A), 4K@30, 2K HDMI de-interlace, 2K HDMI, DVI (4×DVI-I), 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI (8×BNC, 4 In|4 Loop), HDBaseT (4×RJ45), CVBS (8×BNC) |
| Output architecture | 2 slots, up to 8 outputs — quad 3G-SDI, quad 2K HDMI, quad DVI, dual 4K HDMI 2.0 (with/without layers, multi-layer variant), ARO rotation (4×DVI-I), optional PVW (2×DVI-I|RJ45) and H.264 streaming (4×RJ45) |
| Max input resolution | 3840×2160@30/60 (4K@60 module); 2160p to 60 via 12G-SDI; VESA to 2560×1600@60 |
| Max output resolution | 4096×2160@60 (4K HDMI module); VESA to 2560×1600@60; SMPTE 720p/1080p full sets |
| Processing | 12-bit gray level, 4:4:4 color space; 3D signal support; multiple operation modes; 4K/2K EDID management |
| Standards | HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2, DVI Dual Link, HDBaseT 1.0, SDI SMPTE ST 2082-1 / ST 2081-1 / ST 424 / ST 292-1 / ST 259 / DVB-ASI / MADI |
| Sync | Genlock Y BNC + HDMI sync input |
| Control | XPOSE software and T Series consoles; LAN RJ45, RS232 (RJ11), USB-B; touch panel standard on X3 Touch |
| Power | 2 PSU slots (1×IEC each), AC 100–240 V 50/60 Hz, max 205 W; redundant hot-swap PSU option (400 W modules, 950-0005-00-0) |
| Module handling | Hot-swap input and output modules |
| Operating environment | 0–55 °C, 10–90% relative humidity |
| Net size / weight | 485 × 387 × 135 mm / 12.3 kg |
| Packed size / weight | 635 × 545 × 275 mm / 20.4 kg |
| Order codes | X3p 310-1003-11-0 · X3e 310-0003-16-0 · X3 Touch 310-0003-01-0 · X3 310-0003-15-0; modules 190-0003-xx |
X3 Buying Guide: 5 Checks Before You Order
- Audit every source for 4K60 and HDR. One 3840×2160@60 media server or HDR feed justifies the X3 chassis; all-1080p shows are served equally well by the X2.
- Pick the variant deliberately. X3 Touch for touchscreen-first operation, X3p when H.264 streaming outputs are standard kit, X3e when 12G-SDI/HDMI 2.0 4K cards are not required.
- Plan output layers vs downstream processing. The with-layers 4K card windows on-card; if the LED processor does the layering, the without-layers card avoids double processing.
- Decide the rotation story early. Angled or creative LED geometries need the ARO rotation module in the output plan — retrofitting after load-in costs a truck day.
- Wire Genlock and redundancy. Broadcast-adjacent shows get the BNC sync line; unattended installs get the second PSU — both are options you choose at order time.
Price and Cost Factors
X3 pricing follows chassis variant plus module set, and the module list is long by design. Send our team the source-and-screen plan and we return the exact card configuration with order codes — for rental houses we quote matching spare modules so a failed card never stops a tour.
RGBlink X3 Modular Video Wall Processor FAQ
Q1 What is the RGBlink X3 video wall processor?
The X3 (Venus X3) is RGBlink’s high-end modular video wall processor: four hot-swap input slots carrying up to 16 inputs, two output slots carrying up to 8 outputs, with 4K@60 HDMI 2.0, 12G-SDI, 4K HDR input modules and 12-bit / 4:4:4 processing. Variants include X3, X3e, X3 Touch and X3p.
Q2 What is the difference between X3, X3e, X3 Touch and X3p?
Per RGBlink’s order notes: X3p ships standard with two H.264 streaming output modules; X3e accepts all modules except the 4K input/output cards (12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0); X3 Touch comes standard with the touch panel; and the base X3 accepts all modules except SDI output modules.
Q3 Can the X3 take 4K@60 sources?
Yes. The 4K@60 input module provides one DVI-I, two HDMI-A and one DisplayPort port, accepting 3840×2160 at 30 and 60 Hz under HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.2, with VESA formats up to 2560×1600@60. The dual 4K HDMI 2.0 output cards deliver up to 4096×2160@60 to the canvas.
Q4 What does the 12G-SDI module accept?
The 12G-SDI input module carries four BNC connectors configured as one 12G-SDI input (2160p up to 60 Hz), or dual 6G-SDI, or quad 3G-SDI. It complies with SMPTE ST 2082-1, ST 2081-1, ST 424, ST 292-1 and ST 259, plus DVB-ASI and MADI on the platform’s SDI standard set.
Q5 Does the X3 support HDR?
Yes. HDR support is a listed key feature of the X3 family, and the dedicated 4K HDR input module provides four HDMI 2.0 ports for high-dynamic-range program material.
Q6 What is the ARO rotation module?
ARO is an output module with four DVI-I ports that provides independent and arbitrary rotation for each output. It serves angled LED arrays and creative installations where screens sit at non-standard angles, without re-rendering the content.
Q7 How many outputs can the X3 deliver?
Two output slots reach up to 8 outputs — for example two quad 2K HDMI cards, or a dual 4K HDMI 2.0 card plus a quad DVI or SDI card. Output choices trade port count against resolution and layering.
Q8 Are the X3’s modules hot-swappable?
Yes. Hot-swap input and output modules are a listed key feature, so a failed or re-tasked card is exchanged without returning the chassis to the workshop — a core reason rental and broadcast fleets standardize on the platform.
Q9 How is the X3 controlled?
Control runs through RGBlink XPOSE software and T Series consoles over LAN (RJ45), RS232 (RJ11) or USB-B. The X3 Touch variant adds a front touch panel, visible in the product photos as the blue LCD module.
Q10 Does the X3 support redundant power?
Yes. The chassis has two PSU slots behind separate IEC inlets using 400 W supply modules, with a redundant hot-swap PSU option. Total maximum power draw is 205 W from AC 100–240 V.
Q11 What processing depth does the X3 offer?
The X3 processes at 12-bit gray level in 4:4:4 color space — one step above the 10-bit processing in the X1 and X2 — which preserves gradient detail on fine-pitch LED canvases viewed at close range.
Q12 How much does the RGBlink X3 cost?
Pricing depends on the variant (X3, X3e, X3 Touch, X3p), the input/output module set and quantity. Send our team the source and screen plan for a factory-direct quote with the exact module order codes, including spare-module options for rental stock.
The RGBlink X3, Delivered as a Show-Ready Modular Rack
RGBlink X3 gives staging and broadcast teams one hot-swap chassis that accepts 4K60, HDR and 12G-SDI sources and feeds up to eight outputs — backed by Excelled’s pre-shipment testing and factory-direct support. Pair it with our fine-pitch LED screens for volumes and creative installs.
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